WET WEATHER FOR RUGBY IN HAMILTON

Waikato Times, Volume 109, Issue 18343, 1 June 1931, Page 11

WET WEATHER FOR RUGBY IN HAMILTON

SECOND MATCHES FOR THE SAGE CUP.

BLD BOYS’ SIX-POINT MARGIN OVER MARIST. FRANKTON AND TECHNICAL FINISH ON LEVEL TERMS. Th© four senior teams In the Sage Memorial Cup Competition at Hamilton had their first opportunity this season on Saturday of demonstrating their capabilities under wet weather conditions. There was a steady drizzle throughout the afternoon, and the various grounds soon became very heavy. Old, Boys, whom It was considered would not be suited to th'e forward game, registered a surprising and well-deserved vlotory over Marlst, all their nine points being gained through clever back play In the first half. On No. 2 ground Frankton and Technical Old Boys drew — six all—after an even game. The Junior and grade fixtures were continued a further stage on Saturday. Reports of the latest play In looal field sports and results from all parts are ohronlcled In this Issue. RESULTS AT A GLANCE. RUGBY. Old Boys 9 v. Marlst 3. Frankton 6 v. Technical 6. LEAGUE. Tauplrl 11 v, Hamilton 0. ASSOCIATION. Wanderers 4 v. Glen Massey 1. Rotowaro Juniors 6 v. Wanderers Juniors 1. HOCKEY. Old Boys 6 v. Kalpakl 0. v ' Pirates 5 v. Hlnemoa 4. SAGE MEMORIAL CUP TABLE.

HARD GAME IN RAIN. • OLD BOYS SUCCESSFUL. KEEN FORWARD TUSSLE. Under unfavourable weather conditions on No. 1 ground, Rugby Park, on Saturday Old Boys accounted for Marlst by 9 points to 3. The. teams were:— Old Boys: Pratt, Holmes, Mills, ColTinge, R. Johnstone, Fitzgerald, Gllllng,* R. Tombs, W. Tombs, T. Johnstone, Graham, Glllctt, Bonham, Douglas and Malcolm (rover). Marlst: P. Clarkln,. L. Clarkin, C. McCormack, R. Johnston, Grogan, Hojwe, Trotter, T. Cassidy, Remits, Pe'acocke, Reynolds, Dold, H.- McCormick, Roach and Waters (rover.).. The kick-off favoured Marist but Old Boys were not long in , getting down on the ball, R. Johnstone centring and enabling the forwards to push, upheld.. When R. Johnston slipped In defending, the following pack to ore down towards the line. Malcolm kicked a little too far and just failed to touch down before the ball went Into the dead ball area. Pratt had a shot from a penalty soon after but the hall fell short.. Old Boys, ■made every effort to handle and were playing attractively. Collinge and Gilling made good progress, the former, being stopped on the line after a fast run. An infringement gave Pratt the chance to put his side a few yards from the goal line but Old Boys were penalised In the next minute. The advantage was only temporary and P. Clarkin cleared safely to touch under pressure. Returning a free kick, Pratt found the line well down. Neat Passing. Some neat work was witnessed following a dribbling rush Into the Marist goal area led by Holmes. P. Clarkin blocked two Old Boys’ backs from getting through and the attack became fast. Then GillJng fed out to Malcolm who ran across the goal-mouth, R. Johnstone capping off the movement by diving over for a try. Pratt’s kick lacked direction. Old Boys 3 Marist 0 Good kicking brought Marist into the opposing twenty-five where Collinge broke away and gained a lot of territory with a punt which reached the dead-ball line. The Marist forwards were now proving a force in the loose. McCormack headed a ground-gaining dribbling rush but infringed and Pratt again kicked in great style io touch. The quality of Pratt’s kicking, which had been of utmost value so far, was further proved when he secured a fine penalty goal from inside halfway. Old Boys 6 Marist 0 When Clarkin failed to find the line, the Old Boys’ backs attempted some more passing but tiie conditions were all against them. Marist worked into the Old Boys’ twenty-five, when L. Clarkin made a dash up the line, but sound tackling kept them in check. R. Johnston and Trotter were instrumental in carrying play further upfleld but the Old Boys’ defenders were round in time. Pratt’s Second Penalty. From a scrum, Marlst reached the opposing goal-line but Mills dashed away from the ruck and relieved his side.’ Old Boys were proving more effective in tight and loose but the Marlst backs wore watching every opening. R. Johnston and Mills were responsible for placing Old Boys again within striking distance by judicious line-finders. Old Boys were awarded a free in a handy position for obstruction. Pratt making sure of the kick just before half-time. Old Boys 9 Marist 0 On the resumption, Old Boys were penalised in liieir own twenty-live. P. Glarkin’s shot failed to go the distance. Marist inaugurated a brisk attack and made the pace merry for a time on I tie Old Boys’ line. Old Boys infringed again shortly afterwards, P. Clarkin’s kick striking the cross-bar and bouncing outside. A Fruitful Attack. Marist kepi up I he pressure, the hacks striving hard In penetrate Ihe defence. There were a eouple of i scrums live yards out and following j

a desperate scramble on the line, Remits scored. P. Clarkin was again unlucky with the kick. Marist • 3 Old Boys 9 Old Boys’ forwards had the advantage in the tight in the subsequent play in midfield. McCormack was at -the head of a fine dribbling rush which went half the length of the Held. Collinge was slow in clearing to touch and was down with a temporary injury. When play resumed Marist made another bid and Old Boys forced In time in a loose scramble. Later Old Boys were relieved with a free, but Marist were soon back,-.ajgaiij. Old Boys infringed close In, In' the line-out but McCormack's -kick 'was well off the line. ; Flfteen,.minutgs : after the Interval Old Boys’ were able to get out of-their own twenty-five. Some indecisive play tobk.jdac’e In ! neutral territory. ,-Old Boys were .penalised! again in their twenty-five, P., Clarldn’s shot being unsuccessful. Baoks Handle Again. For some time the teams were engaged in loose scrambling play in midfield, the . slippery patches causing a good deal of trouble. - Finding themselves nearer homo, the Old Boys’ backs attempted handling again, 'but the efforts were abortive. Offside play gave Old Boys a free kick which found the line well down. Old Boys then staged a remarkably accurate passing rush considering the conditions but Holmes, on the wing, knocked on. The crowd cheered when Fitzgerald cleared from the tight, Mills holding to dash over ten yards in the open. R. Johnstone failed to continue the movement, which had been incredibly rapid. Old Boys were moving goalwards again when Howe delayed the advance with a good mark. Play ended In midfield shortly afterwards with the final scores:— * Old Boys . 9 Marist 3 Mr C. N. Rabone was the referee. NOTES ON THE PLAY. It was a keen forward struggle between the opposing sets of forwards. In the first half the Old Boys’ backs handled surprisingly well in view of the sloppy conditions and steady rain. Old Boys were definitely superior in all departments before the interval. Marist proved more aggressive in the second spell and had the territorial advantage. There was little between the forwards in the loose but in the tight Old Boys’ weight was a telling factor. The game was outstanding for the splendid line kicking of tiie the two fullbacks, P. Clarkin and Pratt. A DRAWN GAME. FRANKTON AND TECHNICAL. FAST FORWARD PLAY. Technical Old Boys and Frankton played a drawn game (0 all) on No. 2 ground, Rugby Park, on Saturday. The teams were:— Frankton: Skeet, A. H. Griffiths, Everest, J. Denz, Voyce, Cotter, L. Denz, \V. Charleston, Weatherly, Tristram, Simmons, Flatt, Priscott, Byrne, Barlow (rover). Technical Old Boys: Bell, Hem!, L. SI. George, Hook, A. St. George, Potter, Donaldson, Attwood, Bankier, Patterson, Robinson, Gilmer, Stewart, Bruce. Frankton kicked 'off and Technical, keeping the ball at their locs, soon had Frankton in danger but they kicked too hard and the ball went to llio dead ball area. Weatherly led the Frankton forwards to Technical’s territory hut a free relieved the defenders. The Frankton forwards soon returned. However, Technical relieved from a five yard scrum and with a busliing forwaru movement soon had the position reversed. FranlUon were relieved by a penally. Good work by E. Denz, which J. Denz carried on, saw Frankton within striking distance,. Technical worked hack and a neat movement in which L. St. George and Hook participated culminated in Hie la 11 er scoring. Bruce failed with Hie kick. Technical 3 Frankton 0 The Lead Incroasod. Technical were back to Ihe attack again but Frankton .forced. Priscott and Weatherly forced play out of

Frankton’s J territory but Technical returned and* Potter, securing possession from the scrum, dived over after a good run. Bruce failed with the kick. Technical ® Frankton 0 Frankton retaliated strongly and penetrated Technical’s territory. A. St. George fielded a high ball and fed Hemi who made a good dash but Skeet tackled him in time. There was a quick change when the Frankton forwards away and Everest, following up well, scored a try. lie failed to convert. . Frankton 3 Technical 9 Technical had the advantage when the half-time bell rang. The Second Spell. On the resumption Technical were quickly in Frankton’s territory but Skeet relieved the situation. Frankton turned to the*'attack and L. Denz breaking round the scrum dashed for the line with the ball at toe. He kicked too hard and the ball went behind the. dead ball area. Frankton were still on the attack. They were on Technical’s line when L. St. George stemmed the advance with a mark. Frankton were battling well tout Hook and Pfjiter relieved play. Technical relieved pressure but it was only temporary, Weatherly and Priscott, being prominent in return play. Frankton Equalise. Frankton were awarded a penalty in a good position but Everest elected to use the line. Play was within ten yards of Technical's lirf, for ten-min-utes,' one line out following another. Technical gradually worked clear but Frankton were -awarded a penalty, which Skeet made good use of. Hemi made a great breakaway arid the scene of play quickly changed to near Frankton's goal-line. Frankton were not long in returning play but a penalty held them up. Hard play In- midfield followed. Frankton were awarded a penalty and Everest evened the scores with a good kick. Technical were attacking strongly .when the final whistle tolew with the scores: — .> Frankton 6 Technical 6 Mr T. W. Aickin was'the referee. NOTES ON THE PLAY. The score was a good indication of the play as the teams were very evenly matched and fought out a close game. It was essentially a forward contest and both wans worked very hard, maintaining a lively pace. ; Weatherly,' Tristram and Simmons were the pick of Frankton’s forwards and L. Denz played an outstanding game behind the scrum. Robinson, Bankier and Patterson were seen most in Technical’s van. The fullbacks played good games, Skeet toeing particularly useful. CAMBRIDGE COMPETITIONS. A, The Cambridge Rugby Union's Club :Gomp,etitlons were continued on Saturday In' drizzling rain. There were some good games, but the spectators were'few. : The results of the'games were:— , / *' ''. '. - Seniors. / ' : 1-lautapu 5, Leamington- SA- " United -.16, Karaplro 6. Juniors. United 3, Tauwhare 0. Leamington 3, Matangi 0., Third Grade. High School 8, Matangi 3. United v. Karaplro. The senior match between the above clubs would have been a good game to watch had the day been fine, but with a wet ball the play was naturally confined to the forwards. This favoured the Karaplro team whose forwards were a really fine lot. At the start of the game the United backs endeavoured to open up the play, but they were completely over-run by the opposing forwards. In the first half of the game United seemed to be well out-classed and had to be satisfied to settle down to a solid defence. However, before the half-time sounded Karaplro had scored two well-deserved tries and ended the spell still going strong. • United looked like getting their first defeat -but they delighted their followers by taking complete charge in the second half. Their very light set of forwards with splendid combination gave their opponents nothing but trouble and they registered 16 points in very quick time. Karaplro have some very promising young players but their lack of condition lost them the game. After their few minutes' spell the went back on the field and could not do anything right. For United Cusack scored two tries and Giles one try, Tapper converted two of Hie trios and also kicked a penalty goal. .Sherry and Hastie each scored a try for Karapiro which were not converted. Mr R. Ilaworth was referee.

MATAMATA v. TE AROHA. j The following will represent Matamata against Te Aroha on June 3:J Fullback, Johnson; three-quarters, Wilson (Patetere), Wynberg, Wilson (Wardville); five-eighths: Davies, W. Carroll; halfback: Fallon; rover, Voysey; forwards, Ford, Simpson, J. Carroll, Loveridge, Fraser, Sharp, Martin. Emergencies: McGill, D. DixonAT MORRINSVIL.LE. Kereone 12, beat United 0. Waitoa 8, beat Terriers 5. Juniors. —United 11, beat Kereone 9; Terriers 3, beat Springdale 0; Waitoa 8, beat Te Puninga 0. Third-Grade. —High School 10, beat Terriers 0; United 14, beat Kereone 0. AT TE AROHA. Terriers 5, beat City 0. Gemmell scored and McLaren converted. Juniors. —Terriers 6, beat City 0 (J. Winton scored two tries) ; Elstow 9, beat Hot Springs 3. For the winners R. St’ockley. scored two tries, Kinn one; and for the losers Gardiner scored. AT HUNTLY. Senior. —Taupiri United 6, beat Walkare 0; Renown 7, beat Eastern 6. Juniors.—Huntly Revellers 6, beat Ngaruawahia 3; Renown 9, beat Huntly Q; Rangiriri 6, drew with Waerenga 6. Third Grade.—Wailcare 18, beat Huntly High School 5. Schoolboys’ Rugby.—Huntly 6, beat Ngaruawahia 3; Rakaumanga 21, beat Rotowaro 0., BAY OF PLENTY TEAM. The Bay of Plenty team to play Poverty Bay at Gisborne next Wednesday lias been selected as follows: Fullback, E. McKay, captain (Opotiki); threequarters, McKenzie (Te Puke), Keepa (Apanul), Garllck (Taupo); .five-eighths, Kopu (Apanul), Corbett (Te Puke); halfback, Steel (Rotorua); wing forward, McGouglian (Whakalane); forwards, Moore (Rangitaiki), C. Newth, N. Wetob (Opotiki), E. Jones (Taupo), Tangira (Apanul), Rogers (Rotorua), DParkinson (Opotiki). Emergencies: Ilarawera (Whakatane), Wallace (Rotorua), Walker (Apanui). TE PUKE TEAM. • TE PUKE, Saturday. . The Te Puke representative team to meet Rangitlkel on Wednesday is as follows:—H. Kelly, W. Webber, H. Dare, Talt, R. Cleary, J. Cooney, Potene, Donovan, Horn, Wiokllffe, S. Ollivier, P. Webber, Jackson, Whiteside, W- Raymond. Reserves: W. Corbett, R. Palmer, MoNaughton, E. (Lemon. GAMES AT AUCKLAND. SENIORS. College Rifles 9, beat Technical 0.8. 6. University 15, beat Grammar 6. Marist 21, beat Training College 8. Grafton 3,-beat Manukau .0.. Ponsonby 11; bealt Cilty 3. SENIOR B. Otahuhu 23, beat Roskill 0. Marathon 18, beat North Shore 0. GAMES IN OTHER PLACES. INVERCARGILL. Invercargill, 22, beat Old Boys 0. Pirates 17, beat Waikiwi 3. PALMERSTON NORTH. United 10, beat Felding O. Kia Toa 12, beat Old Boys 11. Feflding Old Boys 38, beat Massey College 6. WANGANUI. Pirates 19, beat Marist 13. Technical Old Boys 16, beat Old Boys 3. Kalerau 12, beat Ratana 3. MASTERTON. Old Boys 10, beat Red Star 3. For Old Boys Falkner and Ward scored tries and Falkner potted a goal. For Red Star Petersen scored a try, Carterton 12, beat Masterton 0, • PAHIATUA. Hamua 12, beat All’redton 6. FEILDING. Felding Old Boys 38, beat Massey College 6. CHRISTCHURCH. Merivale 25,' beat 'Varsity 3. Sydenham 14, beat Athletic 13. Christchurch 17, beat’Linwood 5. Old Boys 19, beat Albion 6. WELLINGTON. Marist 10, beat University 8. Poncke 12, beat Old Boys 0. Wellington 18, beat Bcrhampore 0. Oriental 9, beat Eastbourne 6. Petone 6, beat Athletic 0. Hull 17, beat Miramar 5. Senior B.—Bull 6, beat Onslow 0. DUNEDIN. University A 20, beat Union 0. Dunedin 8, beat Taieri G. Zingari 14, beat Pirates 6. Kaikorai 12, beat University B 6. Southern B 0, drew with Alhambra

HAUTAPU v. LEAMINGTON.

The above match was played on the Leamington ground and was evenly contested. Each side scored a try, the one for Ilautapu being converted. Hautapu’s try was scored by Miller and converted by W. Bourke.. Stacy scored l’or Leamington. MATAMATA UNION. WALTON v. WARDVILLE. Heavy rain fell at the., start of this match and the surface was very slippery and with a greasy ball play was chiefly confined to the forwards and both sets of backs were unable to handle cleanly. The mrist notable incident was a fine dropped goal toy Fausett, tiie Walton fullback, from out near the sideline. Dixon also scored a try for Ihe winners, and Johnson kicked a penalty goal for Wardville. Mr W. Aoke was referee. Player Breaks Collarbone. A. Wallace, of the Walton team, had his collarbone broken during the gameJUNIOR GRADE. In the junior grade Wardville, beat Patetere by three to nil, Cotobe scoring Ihe only try. Himiorn continued in winning vein, and won from Old Boys by 6 lo nil, McKinney and Cullen scoring Irics. Malarnata was successful at Walton toy nine points lo nil. Tries being scored by Wfirrender and Malligan (2). |

P W L D Pts. for Pts. agst. Champ. Pts* Old Boys 2 — — 25 11 4 Marlst ........ 1 1 — 14 15 2 Frankton — 1 1 14 22 1 Technical O.B. ... ... 2 — 1 1 12 17 1