RUGBY LEAGUE.

Waikato Times, Volume 110, Issue 18433, 14 September 1931, Page 3

RUGBY LEAGUE.

HAMILTON’S SUCCESS. DEFEAT OF NGARUAWAHIA. A BRIGHT, EVEN GAME. In a bright and even game Hamilton defeated Ngaruawahia at Rugby League at Hineinoa Park on Saturday by 8 points to 5. 'The teams were— Hamilton—3. Muir, Astle, Robinson, Tristram, Welch, Hynes, Crewther, Stubbings, O’Halloran, Robinson. Johnston, Paget and Phillips. Ngaruawahia—T. Brown, W.- Hill, N. Kelly, W. Abbot, F. Abbot, W. Tittleton, S. Crewther, A. Payne, 11. Mason, A. Menzies, D. Dare, N. Williams and J. Leard.

From the kick-off the ball went n the Ngaruawahia forwards, who started a bright dribbling rush towards the line. Good line kicking saw the home team take the play down to the visitors’ twenty-live. Scrambling play followed on Ngaruawahia’s linp, Hamilton being within an ace of scoring on two or three occasions. The visitors’ rearguard, however, stemmed the attacks with good clearing kicks. Ngaruawahia worked out of dangerous territory with a crisp passing movement, but a long kick by Crewther ■placed his team in a scoring position. From a scrum on Hamilton’s twentyfive Ngaruawahia heeled, their backs setting out on a fast passing bout for the line. All the visiting backs handled, the ball eventually coming to Dare, who topped off the movement with a try between the posts. Crewther converted. Ngaruawahia 5 Hamilton 0 Hamilton opened their scoring account when they received a free kick In a handy position, Stubblings making the most of the opportunity. Hamilton 2 Ngaruawahia 5 Hamilton . continued in aggressive mood, Welch and Crewther pairing in a nice ground-gaining movement. Fast following up by Ngaruawahia saw Abbot make a good attempt to score. Up to this stage neither team had held any deilnite territorial advantage, play see-sawing in an interesting fashion. The next bright movement was provided by Hamilton's winger, Tristram. Receiving the ball at half way, he made a strong so'.o run down the line, kicking infield when he came to the full back. In a race for the ball he beat the visiting custodian, scoring a nice try wide out. Muir missed from a difficult angle. Hamilton 5 Ngaruawahia 5 Both teams continued to make the pace willing, the play being fast and open. Welch showed pace when he dodged through the visitors, but his smart dash was nullified by an Infringement. Half time was called without further alteration in the score.

The Second Spell. On the resumption play hovered In mid-field for a considerable period. From a scrum Ngaruawahia heeled, Crewther sending the ball out to F. Abbot, to Tittleton, to V. Abbot, to Hill, who in-passed to Abbot, but the ,was well tackled. This "rush brought Ngaruawahia within striking distance. Menzies and Dare, •with, a handling bout, had a good opportunity to increase Ngaruawahia’s tally, but faulty handling, spoiled the attempt. O’Halloran and Astle brought the play up for Hamilton to the oppositiQn’s twenty-five, temporarily relieving the pressure. The home team wer'e awarded a free In a good position, but Tristram’s kick failed. Robinson made a spirited dash for the line, but was well grounded a yard from his objective. Ngaruawahia kept Hamilton busy, S. Muir, the home full back, however, was right on his game, and helped his team with strong kicking. During loose play near the visitors’ line Crewther sent the ball to Welch, who, with a tricky run, evaded several of the opposition, scoring between the posts. Stubbings’ kick hit the bar and bounced out. Hamilton 8 Ngaruawahia 5 Hamilton continued to press, Crewther, Hynes and Welch figuring In a neat passing bout. Robinson’s pass to Tristram went astray, the bail going into touch. M. Kelly relieved the pressure for the visitors with a strong run. Astle and Phillips then made a strong bid, but an interception by an opposing forward saved Ngaruawahia. Time was called with Ngaruiwahia attacking and the score-board Showing—

Hamilton w ..i. ,t.. 8 Ngaruawahla 5 UNABLE TO MAKE TRIP. Devonport Reserve were unable Vo make the trip to Hamilton on Saturday to play Marathon, GAMES AT AUCKLAND. Seniors. Devonport 11 beat Marist 8. Ponsonby 28 beat Richmond 20. ' Senior Reserve. Richmond 15 beat Ponsonby 5. Newton IS beat Marist 15. AT HUNTLY. Junior—Huntly 7 beat Kia Ora 3. GAMES IN BRITAIN. LONDON. Sept. 12. Following arc tlie results of the matches played to-day under Northern Union rules:—Halley, 17, Dewsbury, 6; Bradford, 7, .St. Helens Recreation, 16; Bramley, 12, York, 27; Broughton, 2, Salford, 1i; Castleford, 5, Hull, Kingston Rovers, 13, Halifax, 47; Rochdale 5, Hull 15, Featherstone, S; Ilunslet, 30, Huddersfield, 5; Keighley, 4, Leeds, 40; Leigh, 9, Widnes, 11; St. Helens, 14, Wlgan-Highfleld, 10; Wakefield, 33, Barrow, 9; Warrington, 21, Oldham, i2; Wigan, 7, Swinton, 7.