RUGBY FOOTBALL.

Waikato Times, Volume 112, Issue 18691, 18 July 1932, Page 15

RUGBY FOOTBALL.

FINLAY CUP GAME.

WIN FOR HAMILTON. MATCH WITH CAMBRIDGE. The senior A representatives of Hamilton and Cambridge sub-Unlons met at Hamilton on Saturday under ideal playing conditions, before a large attendance, who had previously witnessed Hamilton High School defeat Mt. Albert Grammar (Auckland) by 12 points to 6 points. The HamiltonCambridge, match, a game in the opening round of the Finlay Cup series, resulted in a win for Hamilton by 9 points to 3 points. The teams were: — Hamilton. —Clarkln; Parker, Everest. Patterson; Hook (captain) R. Johnstone; Denz; Caskey, Tristram, Cassidy, Dold, Robinson, Clough, Byrne, Prlscott.

Cambridge.— Tipping; Holmes Stacey, E. Shaw; Garland, B. Shaw; Kelly: Moore, Harbutt, Warren, Coulter, Wilson, D. Bourke (captain), Miller, Cooper. The visitors were the first to attack, Coulter leading them to the goal front from where the play opened out, but faulty handling foiled scoring prospects. Cooper failed narrowly with a difficult shot from a penalty. Hamilton, who were facing the sun, worked back to midfield from where Cooper had another- shot at goal. It failed and Hook brought play to midfield with his clearanoe. Hamilton reached the twenty-five, the visitors being penalised. Clarkin’s shot failed. Cambridge forwards returned, but Hook’s kicking eventually effected tt clearance. . Tipping was nailed at his twenty-five, but Cambridge were soon aggressive again.

Penalty Goes Over. Clarkln, Hook and Everest defended In turn,for Hamilton, but Cambridge, aided by. a line-finder by Kelly, were still the Invaders. They got a free kiok In a handy position and Cooper goaled— Cambridge 3 Hamilton ‘ 0

An exchange -of kloking by the fullbacks gave Hamilton the advantage. Feeding infield from the line-out, the home backs went off, but did not gain material ground. Stacey made good use of the line and the play was baolc to mid-fleld. Hook and Patterson worked the short side. Denz supported well and toed the ball towards the ■line, falling narrowly In his effort to gather. Clarkln levelled up the soores when he put a penalty over in the next minute.. Hamilton 3 Cambridge 3

The home scrum, which had been breaking up too quickly in the early stages, .was holding better with the result that, the backs wore getting more opportunities.

•’ (Home Side Attacks. With the opposition pressing Kelly, smartly used the line, to change a' threatening situation. Stacey was putting someupep Into a visiting passing rush when Johnstone tackled the centre. The visiting forwards, however, carried on and reached the 'home twenty-five. With Hamilton again on the attack a penalty came through the opposition coming round the scrum too quickly. Clarkin's shot failed. The home backs handled to the short side smartly, Johnstone going close to success. Half-time was reached with the scores— Cambridge 3 Hamilton 3

'The opening 'stages of the sooond spell saw Cambridge on the attack. They got right to the line with R. Shaw the prime factor in the handling movement. Stacey went over, but was recalled owing to a pass forward. It was a movement deserving success. Hook and Patterson were Instrumental in getting the home team clear. A great kick by Clarkin placed Hamilton at the visitors’ south-western 25. Everest retired with a damaged shoulder, but shortly returned. The Injury affected his subsequent play. Cambridge were advancing again shortly when Johnstone held them at the 25. Cooper failed with a penalty shot at goal. The play came back to mid-field, but the visitors were still the more aggressive.

Open Play Suooeeds. Denz was injured but resumed. Then the home backs opened up the play successfully. ' Hook put In- a speedy dash to midfield. The defending hacks mulled and the ball was kicked towards the line, where Caskey came up and dropped on it to score, kicker touching the ball on the ground. Hamilton 6 Cambridge 3 Hamilton were across again in short order. Between mid-field and his twenty-five Robinson secured and sent on to .Denz, to Johnstone. The latter fed Rook who again registered a strong dash through over the Half. After dummying he, sent on to Parker, who set sail for the line, shaking off Tipping, who ran across from the 25. Clarkin’s shot failed narrowly. Hamilton 9 Cambridge 3 Opening up tactics by Hamilton were effective in carrying play to the visitors south-western 25. The ball came back to Hook, who dashed down the touch and fed infield, where the defenders marked and used the touch.

Tho Closing Stages. Cambridge quickly worked to the home twenty-live where the backs operated, but were not sufficiently penetrative. The homo backs set off but 'Stacey stopped Hook and play was at mid-fleld as the game ended with the scores:— Hamilton 9 Cambridge ........ 3 Mr R. Callis, of To Awamutu, was referee. Notes and Comments. The game was another Instance of flic side having the greater measure of attack being beaten. Cambridge forwards were very aggressive and gave their barks many opportunities. While the tackling of Hie opposition was a factor, Ihe visiting rearguard, through lack of sufficient penetration, failed |o lop off advantages that came their way. lla.mill.nn were far from impressive for the greater pari of the game. The forwards were scrummaging Indifferently for a long time, but improved in Ihe second spell When the backs opened out the play In the last twenty minutes they notched. chiefly through Hook's agency, the two tries which crave thorn victory.

MORRINSVILLE’S BIG WIN.

DEFEAT OF TAUPIRI. MARGIN OF 36 POINTS. The -Morrinsville representatives defeated Tauplrl by 39 points to 3 in an elimination game for the Finlay Cup. Weather conditions were glorious and the game was Interesting throughout despite the big score. The Morrinsville backs played well. The most outstanding player on the day was Altlcen, at centre. He made two brilliant runs to score each t-ime.. Bodmin was sound at half. M. Cameron, Bowden and Aitken were a great combination. J. Leeson, Hedley, Clarkln and Carter were consplclous in the forwards. For Tauplrl, Wilcox, V. Harris and A. Smith were the best backs, while Abraham, Welch and Hopa were the pick of the forwards. Following were the teams: — Taupiri.—West; De Thiery, Wilcox, H. Mathers; V. Harris, A. Smith; Robinson; Hopa, Jordan, T. Henry, Simcock, Abraham,. Belcher, Mulligan, K. Welch. ■Morrinsville. —Angus Cameron; K. Campbell, Aitken, J. Harnett; Bowden, W. Cameron; Bodmin; Carter, Reynolds, J. Leeson, Alex. Cameron, J. Hedley, G. Leeson, L. Clarkln and C. Cameron. The first score came when Bodmin secured from a scrum, sent on to Bowden, to W. Cameron, to Aitken. The last named put in a great run before passing on to K. Campbell to run over. W. Cameron converted. J. Leeson, with Aitken in support, led Morrinsville on the attack, JHarnett eventually gained possession to run behind, W. Cameron added ’.he extras.

Morrinsville secured from a scrum, Bodmin passing to W. Cameron, Bowden, Aitken, Campbell, the last named ended a neat movement with a score. W. Cameron’s kick missed. A. smith stopped a dangerous passing amongst the Morrinsville backs. Morrinsville kept up the pressure, West forcing just in time. Taupiri, led by K. Welch, took play to Morrinsville a 25. Morrinsville attacked and heeled from a scrum. Bodmin secured, neat the opposition and sent on to Claraln to score. Camepon was not successful at goal. Jordan dribbled the ball to Morrtnsville’s 25. Morrinsville was penalised and Wilcox kicked a fine goal. The score at half-time was— Morrinsville 16, Taupiri 3. The second spell opened with Morrinsville attacking hctly. J. Harnett finally scored. W. Cutneron missed the goal. From a scrum under Morrinsville’s goal Tauplrl seoured, Milcox attempted a drop shot. j worked baok to huir-way. Bodmin passed to W. Cameron, to Aitken, who ran through to score under the posts. Cameron goaled. The next soore came to Morrinsville In the same brilliant fashion, Aitken .again going through the opposition. Cameron converted. Morrinsville baoks were away again, the ball going out to J. Harnett. He short punted over the full-back and gathering the ball ran behind. Cai/hron had no difficulty to goal. Abraham was Injured and left the, field. T. Shaw replacing him. The next score to Morrinsville came when J. Leeson got awu/r from halfway, ran up to the full-back and passed ■to G. Leeson. Aitken oonverted. The final score was—Morrinsville 39, Taupiri 3. Mr Davis, of Hamilton, was referee.

FINLAY CUP MATCH.

WAIPA BEATS RAGLAN. In the Finlay Cup match between Waipa and Raglan, at, Raglan on Saturday, Waipa won by 14 points to nil. The visitors scored two converted tries and a field goal. REPRESENTATIVE GAMES.

AUCKLAND DEFEATED.

WIN FOR THE NORTH

MARGIN OF FIVE POINTS

AUCKLAND, Monday,

Played on a verdant turf and in brilliant sunshine, the annual match between Auckland and North Auckland attracted a Ug crowd on Saturday afternoon. North Auolcland won by 16 points to 11. The home side was seldom dangerous, and for the greater part of the game were overwhelmed by an energetic and honest pack, backed up by enterprising backs. There appeared to be little weight in the Auckland pack, and they frequently failed to stem the Northern onslaught. The main failure of the Auckland side was the backs. There was, throughout, a lamentable lack of understanding among them, and although the- forwards gave them a fair share of the ball from set scrums, there was far too much dilly-dallying among the inside men. North Auckland played with confidence and abandon throughout, and deserved their win.

The first spell ended 6 all. Bush kicking a penalty goal and Batty scored for Auckland, while Franich scored and Wells put over a penalty for lhe North. In the second spell Franich scored a brilliant try, which Wells converted. Then McCracken went over and Wells again goalcd. After a brilliant hurst round the blind side by D. Qarter, K. Carter scored for Auckland and Bush converted with a kick from the corner. Auckland tried 'hard to overhaul the lead, but were readily held.

KING COUNTRY V. THAMES VALLEY

EASY WIN FOR THE FORMER. On a dry ground at Te Aroha on Saturday King Country tried conclusions willi Thames Valley, and came out, victorious by 29 points to 6. The teams were:— King Country—McLeod; Tilley, Gilbert, Glerne.lt; Rata, Galbraith; Friedlander; Morris, Eden, Morgan, Fletcher, Bradshaw, Thomas, Watson, Riddle. Thames Valley—Laurence; Swann, Henry, Lysaght; McPherson, Jackson; Slewin'!; Mathers, 11. Street. Williams, Clarke, Lnverlek, Hume, Payne, Walford. Early in the play Rata was penalised for obstruction and Laurence found the goal wilh a beautiful kick from ten yards inside the half-way line. Thames Valley 3, King Country 0. Fast forward work characterised the succeeding play. Lnverlck infringed and Tilley look a shol from a dilllcull angle, and he equalled the scores—3 all. From n serum Stewart launched the Valley backs in a good move, which terminated in Payne carrying on to score near the goal. Laurence failed to convert. Thaiuos Vaß**" 0,

King Country 3. A moment later Swann infringed and McLeod, taking the kick, goaled. King Country 6, Thames Valley 6. Back at midfield the packs proceeded to make the pace fast. McPherson broke clean away, dribbling through the opposition, and McLeod forced. Valley gradually gained ground. Eden, in tackling Jackson, Injured himself, but resumed. From the ruck Gilbert cut through and on being grassed by Laurence tossed to Thomas, who scored. McLeod converted. King Country it, Thames Valley 6. There was no alteration at half-time.

The second half opened with a promising invasion by Valley. From a line-out the visitors were penalised for oftlside work. Henry's kick failed. Laurence later took a further free kick for Valley and missed narrowly. Henry missed a pass from Jackson and Thomas went clean away lo score. McLeod converted. King Country 16, Thames Valley 6. A nice back-line move by the visitors saw Clemett take from Gilbert, who scored in the corner. McLeod’s kick missed. King Country 19, Thames Valley 6. Rata saved twico, but Galbraith cleared, until grassed oy Lysaght. Clemett, however, secured and scored. McLeod converted. King Country 24, Thames Valley 6. The visitors set off again, Rata sprinting over half the field before tossing to Galbraith, who passed to Clemett, who scored again. McLeod converted. King Country 29, Thames Valley 6. The game terminated soon after. Mr 11. Walsh was referee.

TE AROMA B 14, WAIHI B 9. As a curtain-raiser to the Kins Country-Thames Valley match the Te Aroha team met Waihi. The game was last and willing and quite a fine exposition of Rugby was witnessed. It ended in a win for Te Aroha by 14 points to 9. Peebles, .McNamara and Shergold scored for Waihi, while Goldsbury, Maloney, Rackham and Mulgrew touched down for the winners. Maloney converted Goldsbury’s try. Mr A. Eklond was referee. GAMES AT CAMBRIDGE. SENIOR B REP. MATCH. HAMILTON BEATS CAMBRIDGE. The main attraction at Cambridge, on Saturday was the Senior B representative match, Hamilton v. Cambridge. The game was one-sided the visiting team winning comfortably by 25 points to nil. The forwards were evenly matched and shared honours in the llne-outs and scrums, but the Hamilton backs completely outclassed the home team. Their well-timed passing provided a good exhibition for the ■ spectators, and the Cambridge defense seemed powerless against them. Broderick, the Hamilton winger, played an outstanding game. . From the kick-off, Hamilton backs soon demonstrated their combination and a rush by Gllling, Cotter and Griffiths saw the latter score in the oorner. A line-out sent the visiting backs aw r ay again, but a passing rush' broke down at Gilling. Cambridge took the offensive and Clarke and Martin led play to Hamilton’s line . A free gave relief. A kick at goal failing, Broderick broke away, but Llssette missed his pass and a good chance w r as lost. From a scrum Hamilton w r as away again and handling by all the backs resulted in Broderick scoring a beautiful try. Bruce converted, making the score Hamilton 8, Cambridge 0. The Hamilton backs were superior and another combined attack broke down the defence an! Broderick scored again. Cambridge made a desperate attack and carried play to the Hamilton line, where a scrum was set, but the yellow and black backs got the ball and play reverted to the other end of the field. Half-time sounded with the score Hamilton 11, Cambridge 0.

Seoond Spell. The second half opened with a forward attack by Cambridge, but the Hamilton forwards took posseession; Bruce ran the length of the field and passed to McCormack who scored. Bruce converted. Cambridge seemed powerless against the Hamilton attacks and Grifiiths cut out six of the defence in a solo run , to score In the corner. The next score came from a run by 'Gllling and Broderick, the latter crossing the line at the corner Broderick scored his fourth try just before the bell rang, making the final score Hamilton 25, Cambridge 0. Mr. E. Scott was referee. Third Grade. By defeating Leamington on Saturday, the United third grade team have won the competition in this grade. The game was in doubt up till the last minute and finished with the score United 9, Leamington 6. For United Thorpe and Meanle secured tries and Carter kicked a penalty. B. Wiles kicked two goals for Leamington. Mr. J. Giles was referee. High Sohool Match. The Morrinsville High School played a return match with the Cambridge High School, the game resulting in a draw, 3 all. WIN FOR WAIRARAPA. TWO POINTS OVER HAWKE’S BAY. MASTERTON, Saturday. Walrarapa and Hawke’s Bay met at Mastcrton this afternoon in fine weather. There was a large attendance. Walrarapa won by 14 points to 12. The first score came to Wairarapa when Matthews passed out to Clarke, to Devine, who short-punted; Stringfellow caught the hall and passed to Burgess, who scored. From a tineout Bold sent the ball to It. Devine, who dived over for Wairarapa, who led o—o at half-time. Hawke’s Bay started in the second spoil vigorously. Setford, who went to half, making all the difference, lie sent the ball lo Avrcs, who crossed at the corner. Sol ford failed with the kick. Le Qucsne went up to fiveeighths in the Bay team and opened up play. Wairarapa then repeatedly attacked, Stringfellow scoring. M. Devine converted. From a passing rush Smith scored. Setl'ord failed lo convert. A liltie later Parker got across for Walrarapa. Grant goaled from a free kick. Ayres scored for Hawke’s Bay, and the game ended— Wairarapa J 4 Hawke’s Bay 12

MORRINSVILLE BEAT CAMBRIDGE.

The Cambridge junior representatives, who retained the Boyce Cup from last season, received their first challenge this year, when they played the Morrlnsville Junior representatives at Cambridge on Saturday. Morrinsville fielded a heavier and more experienced team than Cambridge. The home team was outclassed in all departments.

Russel, the Morrinsville half-back, was the outstanding player on the field.

Morrinsville gained their first try from forward play near the Cambridge line, where Faulkner forced his way over the line. The visiting backs were pressing continually, and eventually Hallitt scored in the corner. Following a brief attack by Cambridge, the Morrlnsivlee backs brought the play to the other end of te field, and Read scored. Half-time sounded with Cambridge still on the attack, and the score —Morrinsville, 9; Cambridge, 0. From the opening of the seoond spell Morrinsville pressed again. An infringement gave Morrinsville a free, Heeps kicking a penalty goal. Morrinsville were i outplaying the Cambridge team, and play In the 25 yards area eventually rewarded them with the final try by Read. Within a few minutes of'time Cambridge attacked, and Cubls made a fast run from his own 25, but was collared on the line. The game finished —Morrinsville 15; Cambridge, 0. Mr W. Webber was referee.

WAIPA RESULTS. Juniors. —Ohaupo 26 v. Te Mawhai 11; Arohena 6 v. Pirongia 0. Thirds. —Te Awamutu 8 v. Rovers 8; High School 24 v. Ohaupo 0. Ohaupo v. Te Mawhai. Ohaupo soon got going and Te Mawhai had to force twice on end. Spiers cut through nicely and after being held up on the line, at the second attempt touched down, for Bainbridge to convert. Soon after Bainbridge kicked through and followed through fast to score. His kick failed. Hamilton cut through nicely to score behind the posts. Bainbridge converted. Spiers secured and cut through nicely for Bainbridge to convert. Te Mawhai roused and Slater with a great rush barged through for a really tine try at the oorner. Gaye converted with a fine kick. Ohaupo 18, Te Mawhai 5. In an Ohaupo offensive, fast following up enabled Hamilton to pick up and soore a brilliant try, Bainbridge converted. In a Te Mawhai offensive Gaye put over a penalty goal. Just on time R. Gaye got over for Te Mawhai, but A. Gaye failed. Bainbridge soored again. The kiok failed and the game ended— Ohaupo 26, Te Mawhai 11. Mr T. Martin was referee. Arohena 6, Pirongia 0. For Arohena Eaton and Hunopo soored tries. Mr E. Maddern was referee. Ngutunul 8, Rovers 3. This was played at Ngutunul. Mr J. Turner was referee. . HAMILTON UNION. RESULTS IN LOWER GRADE. ~ Junior—Old Boys 9, Ruakura 3; Marist 10, Technical Old Boys B 0; Te Kowhai 14, Ngahinapourl 3; Technical Old Boys A 6, Frankton. 0. Third Grade —High School 14, Te Kowhai 6; Marist 21, Frankton 0; Old Boys 22, Marist High 8; Technical School 9, Technical Old Boys 8. Fourth Grade —Representative game at Huntly: Taupiri Third representatives 10, Huntly Fourths 8. Fifth Grade —High School 22, Marist High 0. WEIiK-END GAME. FRANKTON DEFEATS OHAKUNE. The Ohakune Railway Rugby football team visited Frankton during the week-end and played the Frankton Railway team. There was a large attendance and an even and exciting game ended in favour of the home team 1 with the scores 11 to 5. POLLARD CUP PLAY. AUCKLAND, Monday. In the Pollard Cup senior games on Saturday Marist 30 drew with Parnell 30; Training College 8 beat University A 3; Grafton 8 beat University B 5; Manukau 15 beat Ponsonby 8; Grammar Old Boys-23 beat Eden 11; College Rifles 8 beat Manukau 3. SECONDARY SCHOOLS. Takapuna Grammar 9 beat King’s College 3; Auckland Grammar 27 beat Sacred Heart 3; Mount Albert Grammar A 10 beat Sacred Heart 0; Sacred Heart 9 beat Mount Albert Grammar B 0; Sacred Heart 8 beat Technical College 0; Auckland Grammar 20 beat Takapuna Grammar 5. GAMES IN THE PROVINCE. Whangarei—Hikurangi 6, City 3; Ilorahora 20, Kaihou 0; Old Boys 3, Maungakaramea 0. Huntly—Schoolboys: Huntly 6, Ngaruawahia 5. Pukekohe —Ramblers 6, White Star 3. Tuakau —Franklin Union competition final: Pukekawa 5, Tuakau 3. The decision is subject to a protest on a former match between Tuakau and Bombay. Walhi—Foresters’ Lodge 22, Relief Camp Workers 6. Whakatane —Whakatane 9, Te Puke 0. Tauranga—Rangitaiki 10, Tauranga 9. RESULTS IN SOUTH. Wellington—Eastbourne 22, Poneke 9; Marist 23, Petone 12; Hutt 17, University 6; Oriental 17, Wellington 11; Old Boys 36, Miramar 3. Senior B—St. Patrick’s Old Boys 17, Johnsonville 6. Timaru South Canterbury 12, J Mackenzie 3; Old Boys 16, Star 15; Walhi 12, Zingari 10; Temuka 24, Celtic 0. Nelson —Nelson 36, Golden BayMotueka 6. Palmerston North—Feilding Old Boys 8, United 3; Palmerston Old Hoys 22, Feilding 19; Massey College 5, Kia Toa 3.

New Plymouth—Tukapa 27, Old Boys 4; Star 36, Inglewood 8; Stratford 19, Clifton 9; Kaponga 12, Eltliam 6; okalawa 17, Athletic 3; Patea 16, Waiinute 13; llawera 12, opunuke 3. Westport—Heddon Shield: Bulier 18, Marlborough 6. Dunedin —University A 17, Kaikorai 8; Southern 12, University B 6; Alhambra It, Pirates 9; Zingari 6, Union 3; Taieri 12. Dunedin 6.

* Gisborne —Maori All Blacks 17 drew with Poverty Bay 17.

Wanganui—l irates 14, Kalerau 3 Old Boys 7, Marist 6.