BANKS DEFEAT LAW.

Waikato Times, Volume 110, Issue 18407, 14 August 1931, Page 11

BANKS DEFEAT LAW.

HIGH SCORING GAME. MARGIN OF THREE POINTS. The annual Rugby fixture, Banks v. Law, took place at Rugby Park yesterday, Banks gaining victory after a bright and interesting exhibition. The teams were:— Banks.—Duncan, Phillips, Cavaye, Hook, Potter. Heathcote, Latta, Horton, Fraser, Pilbrow, Partridge, Sonimervllle, Matthews, Andrews and Simpson. Law.—McCaw, Grace, Fitzgerald, Seccombe, Bremner, McMillan, McDell, Otto, Blyth, Hammond, Henry. Gillett, Ward, Harkness and Merchie. From Ihe kick-off the ball went to the Law's forwards who found touch at the 25 line. Banks pressed but Fitzgerald extricated Law with a bright run and transferred to McDell a few yards from Banks’ line but the movement was stopped. A free to Law in front of the posts allowed Gillett to goal nicely. Law 3 Banks 0

Banks made a brisk sally into Law - territory. From a forward scramble Heathcote sent to Hook, to Potter, to Phillips, the last-named going over for a good try in the corner. The kick failed. Bank 3 Law 3

Play see-sawed, Hook being seen to advantage in several Individual movements. Banks’ forwards took the ball into the opposing territory with a. bustling movement, but Grace relieved with a dash down the line. He was well lowered by Duncan, and the hall went into touch. Faulty passing spoiled a good scoring movement, by the Law rearguard. A series of free kicks helped Banks and the venue of play changed Io mid-field. Law drew next blood when McDell and Grace figured in a last, run down lhe line. Grace in-passed Io McDell who sent lhe hall hark smartly, allowing Grace to go over. The goal effort failed. Banks 3

Law conlinuod to be aggressive and their backs opened up Hie play al I r.icl ively. Law again hemmed Hie Banks in their 25 and were miking repealed thrusts.. From a forward melee in front, of Hie posts. Bremner picked up and cut in to score. Gillett goaled. Law it Banks 3 After this reverse Banks rallied, and the opposition was kept busily defending. Grace relieved by using the line. Half-time came with Banks pressing. The Second Spell. On the resumption a free enabled Hook to place Banks in a scoring position, but Law forced. A passing movement took play into Banks’ 25 and tight play took place a few’ yards out from the line. A clearing kick by Banks was well fielded by Gillett who went through to score, Banks evidently being under the impression that they were off-side. After the kick out from the 25 Hook took the ball down-field and a groundgaining movement by the Banks’ backs culminated in Potter scoring a deserving try. Law’ 14 Bank 6 Banks continued to press. Hook was again Io the fore when he picked up and cutting out several of the opposition passed to Potter. The latter went over to score his second try within a few minutes. Hook’s kick missed. Law 14 Banks 9 Banks made a determined effort to even the score, but good line kicking drove them back. Play continued up and clown field, a brisk wind being to lhe advantage of Banks. Potter was again in the lime-light when he drib bled lhe ball down field and picking up a few yards from the line, went oxer to score his third try. The kick failed. Law* 14 Banks 12 Banks continued to have the better of the exchanges. Hook picked up and ran through and scored. Heathcote’s kick was successful. Banks - 17 Law’ 1 i Law rallied and play was taken to Banks’ goal line. Fitzgerald received and after a tricky run. passed to Gillett who was grounded a yard from his objective. McDell picked up and scored Law’ 17 Banks 17 Hook picked up at the 25 line, ami outstripping the opposition, scored near the corner. The kick fell short and the game ended a little later wlln the scores: Banks 20 Law 17 Mr 11. G. Carter was referee. I —-—. THE ANNUAL DINNER. FUNCTION IN THE EVENING. As a fitting conclusion in the annual Law versus Banks Rugby football I match which was held yesterday. 1 I dinner was held in the Commercial , Hotel In the evening. Mr Noel Johnson I presiding over a large attendance nt | representatives frnrn both professions. 1 At the conclusion of a tasty meal, , Mr Johnson welcomed the members ot i the bank profession and remarked that ; since the last gathering, two y > ,rs 1 ago, three new bank managers had I come to the town am! he was 1 pecially pleased Io welcome th. in t<i the gathering. Mr Johnson then pro posed the lo.isl. The Banks." whi.‘;i was replied to b> Mr \. E. Samltor.l. ‘ Mr Sandford after a bright nut \\itt\ speech proposed the toast 'll;' Law.", Mr .1. R. Fitz Gerald replied .iml , proposed the InaM "The X ii'lnrioiis j Team,' Mr L. Honk replying. Mr E. 'J i? Inn 1 irepno proposed the toast of •'Milir Ho."l." Mr Goo. Gitte', Mr Gillett, ."iiilably ropL'ing. ’l'll P ' I II £T ’I! I ' T 1! I •!' I •1| " . • 1 ' Bi.'-m;"!.'!' ”i I G-'-H-cr Pom-lo'lT was in Hip uxtti rn'iiul. \\ ooda - Great 1 1 ppm mn! 1 .hit lur lufiuenza colda. I