LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

Waikato Times, Volume 112, Issue 18707, 5 August 1932, Page 11

LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

» THE ENGLISH TEAM. 3 0 0 0 0 SOUTH AUCKLAND OUTCLASSED. MARGIN OF 53 POINTS. The English League football team, playing the third match of their New Zealand tour, outclassed South Auchi' l&nd at Taupirl yesterday afternoon, v They led by 26 —5 at the interval.and finished up with 64 points in their favour against 11 points scored by the home team. Heavy rain fell, while ■several hail showers added further to ’ the discomfiture of public and players. . The attendance was In the vicinity of ’ 2000. Midway through the first spell ’ two players ware ordered off following a melee in the scrum. The teams > were: ; England. ’ Fullback: Sullivan. Threequarters: Ellaby, Pollard, Atkinson, Woods. Halves: Davis, Adams. , Forwards: Williams, Wright, Fen- , der, White, Horton, Feetham. South Auckland. Fullback: G. Tittleton. Threequarters: W. Smith, W. Tit- ; lleton, E. Abbott. Five-eighths: A. Menzies, X. Peck- • ham. Halfback: L. Knight. Forwards: W. Hogan, R. Stephenson, 11. Mason, P. Mcßurnie, J. Laird, T. Timms. The Play. England was led by J. Sullivan and South Auckland by A. Menzies. Prior to the commencement of the matoh, twenty Maoris in costume gave a rousing haka. ’ ' South Auckland kicked off and almost immediately were awarded a free kick, G. Tittleton kicking a good goal. South .Auckland ..... 2 England 0 England went to the attack but their progress was checked by a fine line kick by the home fullback. From a scrum South Auckland heeled hut Abbott failed to take his pass. Sullivan made good use of a penalty, placing his side in the home twentyfive. The visitors heeled and opendug •up 'the game, sent on to Wright, Who crossed the 'line for Sullivan to goal. England 5 South Auckland .... 2 A brilliant breakaway by Abbott [ saw a visiting attack turned to dei fence, but the speedy running and crisp handling of England brought the latter to attack once more. A further effort by the South Auckland forwards reversed the position but they were ruled against. With the 'home team still on the attack they were awarded a free, hut G. Tittleton could not avail himself of the opportunity. Atkinson and Ellaby returned play to half-way but a forward rush led by Mcßurnie and Timms saw play-in England’s twenty-five once 'more. Knight failed from a penalty given against the visitors and England forced down. On the resumption South Auckland attacked and England were obliged to force down once again. From a scrum five yards from England’s line the defenders heeled. The ball travelled through the backs lo Ellaby,;-who set sail for the line. He ran over half the length’ of the field, swerving and. side stepping lo touch down under the posts but he had placed his foot over the touch line near half-way. Visitors Through Again. From the scrum, England heeled. Davis sent the' ball out to Atkinson, who ran through to score near the corner line, Sullivan’s kick curved outside the posts. England 8 South Auckland .... 2 On the resumption, play centred between the twenty-fives, many Infringements keeping the play slow. At this stage, Stephenson (South Auckland) and Williams (England) were ordered off the field. England’s next try came when White Intercepted a high pass and ran twenty-five yards to score under the posts. Sullivan had no difficulty with the kick. England i 3 South Auckland .... 2 Another smart back movement by England, which commenced from a scrum at half-way had South Auckland In danger but Pollard knocked the hall on and Hogan and •Mcßurnie cleared, the latter carrying play past the half-way line. Abbott made use of the line but Sullivan retrieved the ground lost with a fine kick. From the scrum England threw the ball about smartly and Atkinson scored but Sullivan failed with the shot at goal. England 16 Soutli Auckland .... 2 Home Sldo Prominent. Woods made a strong run down the touch but was pulled down just short. With South "Auckland on the attack, Abbott made an opening and Timms scored. G. TlUleton's shot failed. South Auckland .... 5 England 16 From the immediate play Woods secured and capped off a dashing run down the line by scoring for Sullivan to convert. England 21 South Auckland .... 5 The next movement or note was when Atkinson secured and galloped through for another try lo which Sullivan added the trimmings. Half time was called soon after with the scores: England 26 Sou 111 Auckland 5 Heavy rain was falling when the second spell commenced. Abbott bad gone lo halfback and Menzies went i in lo tho pack in Hie South Auckland i team. L. Knight the halfback retired j to fullback whilst G. Tittleton was moved up lo the wing. Adams secured possession and after a strong dash handed on lo White who scored for Sullivan to convert. i England 31 Sonth Auckland .... 5 There was a round of enthusiasm when Soul.li Auckland set up a hot al- 1 tack from which Smith scored, u. Tittleton failed at goal. South Auckland s England ;u England immediately reversed Iho position, EUaby scoring from another

I concerted movement. Again Sullivan landed the goal. England 36 South Auckland 8 England on Defence. The home defence was fully tested again and got out well with a force. South Auckland 'took a turn at'attack and were awarded a penalty which Menzies elected to punt high and England forced down.* Menzies was prominent in bringing South Auckland within striking distance but England again set up a back attack from a five yard scrum, Woods dropping his pass on the half-way line. Ellaby was prominent in a break away but Ills pass infield went astray owing to the greasy- conditions. Davis; however, was handy and he dribbled through ; to score, Sullivan falling with the kick. England .......... 39 South Auckland ...... 8 Rapid Scoring Movements. England then dominated ' the play, Woods making a fine opening for Pollard to score near the posts. Sullivan goaled. Atkinson then secured and. ran over half the length- of th? field to score his fourth try which Sullivan . converted. Fender then crossed the line from a dribbling rush, Sullivan adding the extras. . From another passing rush Pollard scored a try for Sullivan to convert, making the scores: England ,59 South Auckland 8 , South Auckland 'then invaded Eng-f land's territory for the , first time for a lengthy spell, and Tiipms scored a good try. The kick failed. South Auckland , 11 England 59 Just on time Ellaby again ran through the South Auckland side, scoring In a handy position, Sullivan goaling as the final whistle went, leaving the score: England 64 South Auckland .... 11 Mr H. Morris, of Ngaruawahia, was the referee. NOTEB AND OOMIVIENTB. As the score Indicates, the matcli was very one-sided. While the rain had a restricting influence on the handling of the visitors, their -marked superiority in all leading departments of the game was evident, particularly in the' second half. Sullivan,- the captain and fullback, was always prominent and enhanced otherwise good play by successful goal-ldcklng, which contributed 22 points to the total. Woods put In some speedy runs down the wing. With the play coming his way, more was seen of him than of Ellaby, hut the latter showed what he could do more than once. Atkinson, the right centre, was another effective link. The forwards were a speedy set with Wright, White and Fender perhaps the -most consistent. Little was seen of the home backs | viewed from the combined aspect, al4 I though there were odd phases of useful individual effort. Smith and Abbott were the most prominent, while G. Tittleton and W. Tittleton gave some measure of support. The forwards worked hard against odds with MoBurnle and Timms good toilers throughout. The team was unfortunate in losing Stephenson their hooker. ; J. „ ENGLAND v, AUOKLAND. TEAM FOR TO-MORROW. AUCKLAND, Friday. The English Rugby League team will play Auckland at Carlaw Park tomorrow. The-English team has not yet been definitely selected, but it is understood the best thirteen will be placed agains Auckland. The Auckland team is as follows: Full-back —11. Campbell (11-st 811)). Three-quarters—C. List (12st), 13. Davidson (list 81b), P. Meehan (lost).' Five-eighths—A. E, Cooke (lOst 71b), 11. Brisbane (list 71b), cap-t. Half-hack—W. ITassan (list 71b). 1 Forwards—S. Clark (14st 21b), G. Campbell (list 91b), L. Ilutt (13st 61b), A. Clarke (13st 131 b), R. Lawless (list 71b), T, Hall (13st 71b). Reserves —Seagar, L. Scott, St. George. Average weight of backs, list 31b; forwards, 13st. Mr P. Rogers, Auckland, has been appointed referee. .