RUGBY.

Waikato Times, Volume 114, Issue 19011, 31 July 1933, Page 11

RUGBY.

INTER-UNION MATCH.

UNINSPIRING GAME. HAMILTON DEFEATS TAUPIRI. FINLAY CUP SERIES.

The first senior Rugby representative match to be played In Hamilton this season was between Hamilton and Taupiri in the Finlay Cup series and took place at Rugby Park on SaturdayDespite quite favourable conditions the game was for the most part scratchy, the defence of the Hamilton team being very weak.

The game was a benefit match for the. Waikato Social Welfare League and there was a good attendance.

The teams were as published. In the first spell some exciting play was seen, but the game generally was not up to representative standard. Taupiri possessed a’vigorous pack and did the majority of the attacking. Their backs had individual merit, but lacked cohesion. The Hamilton van wa.s outpacked and could not hold the visitors. The local back division staged several promising movements, but they combined effectively on only two or three occasions. The defence of the whole team was weak. Th© Run of Play.

The early part of the play was all in favour of Taupiri, the visiting forwards, by bustling tactics, keeping Hamilton bottled up. Taupiri were hooking the ball from the scrums at this stage. A good effort by Catley, from a free wide out opened Taupiri’s account- Taupiri 3, Hamilton 0. •Catley had to retire, and M. Welsh replaced him. The Hamilton backs operated, but made little ground. Hamilton equalised when Gilling cut in neatly and set the baoks off, Por-teous-finishing the movement off with a determined run. Hamilton 3, Taupiri 3.

It was not long before Dempsey, with a side-step sent Porteous over m the corner. Clarkin kicked a great goal. Hamilton 8, Taupiri 3. With Taupiri on the attack, Hamilton were penalised, but Smith failed. A brealc-away by Cassidy for 25 yards raised the crowd to its toes, but K. Welch overhauled him. Hamilton were given a free and Clarkin- kicked another great goal. Hamilton il, Taupiri 3. Hamilton were obliged to force down a little later, but Taupiri returned and were awarded a free. McBUrney failed- The game was more exciting at this stage, K. Welch, Denby and Souter shining out hi TaupirDs pack. . At half-time Hamilton were attacking and 'he score was: Hamilton 11 Taupiri ' d The Second Spell. Hamilton failed with two free kicks in succession and the game became soratchy. Cassidy, Chitty and Robinson were hard toilers in the Hamilton van, Cassidy and Chitty figuring in every attacking and defensive movement. Gilling out through smartly twice, but wak mostly well marked by Moßurney. Cassidy increased Hamilton’s score from a free kick. Dempsey, behind the scrum, was throwing out good passes. Carlson went off injured from the Taupiri backs and McKenzie took his place; Mcßurney raised applause with a good goal from a free. Taupiri 6, Hamilton 14. 'The play was hard ir the forwards and the referee had occasion to caution one of the visiting forwards. Hamilton staged a bright, though disjointed passing rush, but a good return by Mcßurney, Smith and Belcher saw the last named score a great try. Smith failed. Taupiri 9, Hamilton 14. The visiting forwards now definitely had the upper hand and were doing all the attacking. The final whistle blew with play in Hamilton’s territory and the scores— Hamilton I 14 Taupiri . 9 Mr R. Callis, of Te Awamulu, was the referee. RESULTS’ IN LOWER GRADES. •First Junior. —Nga'hinapouri 'l2 v. Marist Bros, Old Boys 3; Frankton 4 v. Technical Old Boys 0; High School 13 v. Te Kokhai 8; Railway 0 v. Ruakura 0; Old Boys 19 V. Kiwi 0. Third Grade. —Technical Old Boys A 15 v. High School 0; Frankton 19 v, Whatawhata’ Rovers 0; Marist High School 28 v. Te Kowhai 0; Old Boys 14 v. Technical Old B'bys B 3. Fourth Grade. —Frankton A 9 v. Technical Old Boys 6; Frankton B won from Technical School by default.

Fifth Grade. —-High School 43 v. Marist High School 0. Sixth Grade. —Technical School T 14 v. Technical School A 0. ~

WIN FOR WAIKATO. THAMES VALLEY DEFEATED. MARGIN OF ELEVEN POINTS. A large gallery of spectators saw ■the Waikato Rugby representatives defeat Thames Valley by 14 points to 3 In the Walhou Domain at Te Aroha on Saturday afternoon. The weather was fine, and a good game resulted. Waikato Score Early. Waikato lost the toss. Following a forward scramble near the Thames Valley lino Waikato gained possession and both Lccson and llcdley appeared to ground the bait together to open the score. Davies missed with the kick. Waikato 3, Thames Valley 0. On resuming Thames Valley were hooking the ball from the set scrums, hut the. attack was breaking down at Ryan, who was missing the hall. The home forwards brought play back to within a few yards of Waikato’s line, the hall going out. From the throwin Gloyu got possession and scored in the! corner, Burgpss made a poor attempt to convert. Waikato 3, Thames Valley 3. W. Cameron had an unsuccessful shot at goat, and play was taken to the. Valley twenty-five, but a good line kick by Barry sent the ball out at half-way.

Broderick’s Good Try. Waikato gained 'possession and a splendid passing rush by the backs saw Urodriek cross to score a spectacular try. Davies again failed with

the kick. Waikato 6, Thames Valley 3. From a loose scrum Swann picked up on the half-way line and ran right through to the fullback. I-lis pass out went astray and Waikato cleared. Half-time came with the visitors attacking tin Thames Valley twentyfive. Early In the second spell a free kick given Thames Valley for Whorskey hanging on to the ball, was fruitless From the drop-out Whorskey got the ball and put in'a good run, finding the line in the opponent’s twenty-five. Two other penalty kicks for Waikato proved fruitless. Play continued in Thames Valley territory for some time. The Lead Increased. The Waikato backs got the ball, and Ait-ken, cutting in, beat three opponents badly, to score between the posts. Davies made no mistake with the kick. Waikato 11, Thames Valley 3. Davies got into difficulties, but the ball went out near lialt'-way. Waikato at. this stage were taking scrums instead of lino-outs. From a loose scrum Denz god possession and, with Whorskey supporting, a good run was made down the sideline. An infringement by Thames Valley gave Davies another shot, which was successful. Waikato 14, Thames Valley 3. \ , The game was now fast and willing, Davies stopped a forward rush by kicking hard, the ball striking Walford on the head. Play was held up in consequence. Thames Valley were awarded a free kick in Waikato’s twenty-five just before time, but the kick went wide, and the game ended with the scores:— , Waikato .14; Thames Valley ....... 3 ' Comments on the Players.For the winners Leeson, and Story were the pick of the forwards. In the back division Davies, Aitken, Johnstone and Denz all played well Brodr'ck ployed well until lie received a leg injury, whilst Whorskey on the other wing, did not get the ball very often, especially In the first half. For the losers Radford, Mathers and Walford in- the forwards, and Peake and Barry in fthe backs were the most impressive. Mr H. Vrtusc, of Turua, was the referee. IN OTHER CENTRES. CAMBRIDGE SUB-UNION. i i SENIOR COMPETITION.The Cambridge Rugby sub-union senior competition was continued on Saturday, both competition leaders, Northern and Hautapu, gaining victories, leaving the issue to be decided between them. \Northern 3, Leamington 3. At the Square, Northern defeated Leamington by 9 points to 3. Neither team displayed much combination in the backs, but Northern forwards were far superior. At times the Leamington backs were seen in action, with Garland and R. Shaw prominent, but the movements usually broke down in the three-quarter line. The Northern backs were lamentably weak, but their forwards saw them through. For the winners Allwood, Frank Shaw, Bryant, Tamatl, Fred Shaw and L. Chi ay were outstanding, while Shaw, Garland, Byrne, Hooper, Clark and Stone played will for .Leamington. For Northern Shaw scored a try and Rendle kicked two penalty goals, and for Leamington M. Byrne kicked a penalty. Mr B. MacDonald refereed. Hautapu 15, United O.

Hautapu and United seniors met at Leamington, both teams playing a number of juniors.' The game was willing, but for the most part was of a ragged nature* The Hautapu backs were seen in some good passing bouts and they ran out winners by 15 points to 0. For the winners tries were scored by Holmes (2), P. Miller, J. Watt and G. Watt. Mr E. Scott refereed. Junior Representative Game-

* At the Square, tlie Cambridge junior representatives defeated Rotorua by 8 points to 5. The evenness of the teams held interest, but there was nothing spectacular about the game. Rotorua opened the score when Heroweni smartly intercepted and left the field behind to earn a good try. Bergham converted. Rotorua 5, 'Cambridge O’. Cambridge forwards set up a loose rush and the ball crossed the line for Baird to beat the defence and score. Rotorua 5, Cambridge 3. Cambridge maintained the territorial advantage in the ’ second spell and from a scrummage on the line, Short dived across. Brett converted. Cambridge 8, Rotorua 8. Rotorua were attacking when time sounded. Air T. Kerr refereed. Third Grade Final.

The final of the third grade competition was played between Leamington and United at Leamington- The latter won in the closing stage of the game, when they scored the winning try. The final scores were, Learnington 16, United 13. It was subsequently found that two minutes overtime had been played. For Learnington, Wiles, Dray (2), and Fohstrom scored tries, Garland converting two tries. Welch, Meanie and James ■scored tries for United and James -converted two tries. Mr 11. Carter refereed.

MORRINSVILLE UNION. BOYCE CUP MATCH. WAIPA v. MORRINSVILLE JUNIORS. Spectacular Rugby was provided at MorrlnSville on Saturday, when tlio Walpa juniors were successful In their challenge against Morrinsvillc, in a match for the Boyce Cup. Morrinsvillc kicked off with the wind In their ravour and tho first: score came to tho visitors when If. Wilson finished a neat back movement by scoring near tile posts. Bell converted. —Waipa 5, Morrinsvlllo 0. The local backs pressed and Vivian got over near the corner. I’olwart failed to convert.—Waipa 5, Morrinsvillc a. Both teams were opening up the game and some bright football was witnessed. Just before half-time Knsor snapped tip from a loose scrum and got over to score. Pol wart failed.—Morrinsvillc n, Waipa 5. Soon after Hie resumption Bell cut through the Morrinsvillc defence and passed to Sutherland, who sent K. Wilson to seorc near the corner. Ttalnbrldge converted. —Waipa 10, Morrlnsvltle 0. Bell Intercepted a pass and clearing right away transferred to If. Wilson, who scored. —Bell converted. —Waipa in, Morrinsvillc 0. Brilliant in and out passing by Ensor and Vivian took play to the visitors’ line, and from a scrum Russell whipped out to Vivian, who forced ltis way over. Polwart failed with ihe kick. —Waipa 15, Morrinsvillc 0. There was no further score. Mr Moxsotn was referee. TAUPIRI SUB-UNION. GORDONTON v. OIUM. Gordontoii met Orinl at Orini. and after a game that, was more or less a .scramble, Gordontou just managed to register a win,

maintaining their unbeaten record in the knock-oat round. » liotu teams were considerably depleted. Smith scored Tor Orinl, Wilson converting a try scored by B. Cleland for the winners. PRESENTATION OF VANCOUVER CUP. The presentation or the Vancouver Gup to the-Gordonton Football Club, winners or the Taupiri Sub-Union senior championship, took place at the club’s 3nnual ball. Mr L. Powell, patron or Taupiri Rugby Union, In presenting the cup to Mr R. Hanna, captain or the winning team, referred to the club’s unbeaten record and. congratulated Mr Hanna on the success of his team. Mr Hanna suitably replied. The president of the club spoke or the good work done by the team’s coach, Mr F. Peach, and Mr R. Taylor, secretary, whose untiring efforts were, no doubt, a strong factor In the team’s success. WAIPA UNION. ROVERS v. KIHIKIHL Hovers attacked and Young railed with a penalty, hut they still pressed. However Kihikihl broke away and IS’. Jackson railed with a free kick. Young found the line at the opposing 25 and then a pass saw Wood over well out. Young’s kick was wide; A penalty put Kihikihl forward, but Rovers soon rallied. Kelly kicked but Barton put the ball well out. Rovers opened up tlie game and Ate Jackson sent to Mate to. Young, who ran round under the posts. His klrik was disallowed. From the kick-off, Kihikihl worked down. A Held goal failed and then they bad to rorce. Hair-time came with the score.—Rovers 6, Kihikihl 0. After the spell Rovers tried passing but the tackling was good. Holmes secured in a scramble and sent to Mate, who cul through and scored under the posts. Young failed with the easy kick. A Jackson sent to Mate to R. Jackson who cut the defence to ribbons. Elliott converted. Again a passing rush saw Young over at the cprper. His kick railed. The next try’ saw Mate cut through on to Macky to Young who scored. The kick failed. The game ended.—Rovers 20, Kihikihl o. Mr W. J. Cralk was rereree. ' Walkeria v. Te Awamutu. Te Awamutu were shorthanded and could not hold their opponents, who scored in a scramble on the line. Oliver converted. Soon after they added another under the posts. Oliver again converted. B. Quin railed with a penalty and at halftime it was: Walkeria 10, Te Awamutu o. After the spell Walkeria forwards charged over the line and scored. Oliver failed. From a scramble they scored again. Oliver Tailed. Waikerla’s first live-eighths then cut through Tor a fine try. The kick failed. Te Awamutu scored, Les May scoring close to the posts. Quin railed. From a llne-out Walkeria scored. The 1 kick was successful. Soon after another try came'their way, the kick Sgain railing and the game ended. —Walkeria 27, Te Awaihutu 3. Mr W. McCready was rereree. Plrongia v. Tokanui. The first half was very even, Sargent kicking a fine goal from a penalty, but after half-time Plrongia improved. A rorward rush saw Jordan rail on the ball, between the posts. E. Bell converted. A passing rush saw Buirord get, over In ’the corner. Bell railed anti the game ended: Plrongia 8, Tokanul 3. Mr T. Martin yvas referee. MATAMATA v. ROTORUA. This match was played at Matamata before a fall- attendance or spectators. The visitors started off' well but a tendency to off-side play let W. Carroll play havoc with his kicking. ~ , _ Matamata attacked rrom the kick-off, but the visiting forwards worked back to hair-way. Campbell drove back and Matamata got a Tree right in front. Carroll kicked a nice goal.—Matamata 3 Rotorua 0. Shortly arter the kick, off Te Pure! potted from well out but missed. The Morrison brothers were companions and another back movement resulted in a try alongside the posts by Te Pure!. Tal-. apa’s attempt at goal was a poor one..— Matamata 3. Rotorua 1. Emery off-side gave Carroll another chance and be made no mistake from well out. —Matamata 0, Rotorua 3. Another good movement by the local backs spelt danger but a Tree relieved, Hawora further improving the position, and a force resulted. A Rotorua ronvard off-side gave Carroll his third chance In a good position and be kicked his third penalty.—Matamata 9, Rotorua 3. Carroll defended safely in front of a hot forward attack. The rorwards carried on to the visitors’ line, but bad handling lost a sure score. Carroll had his fourth shot from a penalty but missed.—-Mata-mata 0, Rotorua 3. , Howard put Matamata on attack from the kick-off but Morrison drove back to half-way. Morrison took a penalty, which failed to rise. In the ensuing play Solomon was Instrumental In carrying play to Rotorua quarters but Jim Wilson off-side let them out. Campbell, Settle, Carroll and Jock Wilson handled nicely but Waereiabeat Jim Wilson lor the ball over the line. The local backs bandied well. Carroll passed to Solomon, who ran from quarter-way to score. Carroll converted. —-Matamata 14, Rotorua 3. Settle intercepted and sent a long pass to Swap, lor the latter to go over. Carroll converted. —Matamata 19, Rotorua 3. Carroll started another movement, Solomon carried on and kicked through. Jtni Wilson followed up fast and scored. Carroll kicked a magnitlcent goal from the sideline. —Matamata 24, Rotorua 3. ■ Carroll had a pot at goal but missed. I. Inmann made a great run rrom over ltairway to within two yards or the line. From the ensuing scrum Settle potted a nice goal. Matamata 28, Rotorua 3. Macklo sent to Morrison and the speedy winger went over In the corner. Greening missed the kick. At tlie llnal whistle the score was: Matamata 28. Rotorua 0. Mr H. Louden, or Putaruru, was rereree. Junior Final. —The junior final I'or the Matamata competition was played tin Saturday. Arter a very even game Walton beat llinuera by the odd point. Groubo scored a try Tor the winners,McLean converting and the latter player kicked r penalty goal. Gormann scored a try and Hopkins potted a goal ror llinuera. Mr R. Wrathall was rereree. Cucksey Cup. —Matamata were fortunate to rotaln the Cucksey Cup, because on the run of plav the visitors were on top. O’Brien scored a try and potted a goal ror the winners. Welch scored a try ror Taupiri, Mr J. McLean was referee.

RESULTS AT AUCKLAND. AUCKLAND, Sunday. Senior Grade. —Ponsonby 13 v. Technical -0.8. 3; Marist 11 v. University 6; Grafton 17 v. Manukau 17; Grammar Old Boys 16 v. Otahuhu 12; Training College .19 v. College Riiles 18. Senior B. Grade. —Grammar Colts 14 v. Technical 0.8. 3; North Shore 16 v. Parnell 0; Eden 8 v. Eastern Suburbs 3; University 12 v. Manulcau 9. Second Grade.—Otahuhu 11 v. University 8; Tamaki 9 v. Grafton Colts 3; Grafton A 12 V. Techincal 0.8. A 3;’ Trinity College 13 v. Y.M.C.A. 5; Technical Colts 6 v. Marist 5; Waitemata 16 v. Training College 9; Suburbs 5 v. College Rifles 0; University B 8 v. Grammar B 3; Northcote A 35 v. North Shore 14; Ponsonby 6 v. Northcote B 5. Secondary Schools —Auokland Grammar 22 v. Sacred Heart College 3. Takapuna Grammar 16. v. King’s College 3. RESULTS IN THE SOUTH. Wellington. Old Bovs 29 v. Hult 26. Wellington 20 v. Oriental 10. Petone 36 v. Eastbourne 8. Ponekc 6 v.- Marist 3. Athletic 17 v. St. Patrick’s 6. Chrlstchprch. Probables 23 v. Possibles 8. Linwood 21 v. Albion 0. Dunedin. ’Varsity A-IS v. Pirates 5. Zingari 3 v. Dunedin 3. Alhambra 6 v. Union 5. Kaikorai 15 v. ’Varsity B 11. Taicri 9 v. Southern 3. By defeating Pirates by 18 points to 5", University A again won the Otago

/ Rugby premiership, j with Southern in ‘second’place. / ! Sub-Union. —SouiUiland 12 v, Gtagoi 9. ' ... r invepofargm. Pirates i& Vafrpercarglll 11. Old Boy-s/jLI vjfgtar 3. Pirates Win the championshtp. t N»# Plymouth. Old Boys 34 v. -Clifton 16, Star 5. v.’’Stratford 4. Celtic 3 v. Inglewood 0. 1 Kaponga 11 v. Okaiawa 5. Patea 30 v. Opunake. 10. Walmate 12 v. Eltham 10. Empire Old Boys 16 v. Hawea ifc Tlmaru. Waihi 16 v. Celtic 0. Temuka 8 v. Old Boys 3. Geraldine 12 v. Zingari 0. Palmerston North. Feilding Old Boys 9 v. Kai Toa 5. Old Boys 14 v. Feilding 13. ’> United wmn by default from Massey College. Napier. Marist 20 v. Celtic 13. High School Old Boys 19 v. Pirates 11. Hastings Old Boys 11 v. Technical 10. : Hastings 15 v. Tamatea 10. FOOTBALLERS INJURED. AUCKLAND, Monday. A severe injury to the neck was suffered by a butcher, Mr Jack Travels, aged 23; single," as a result of an accident in a football match at Onetangi, yesterday. V ' “Nobody know whether the injury was caused through Mr Travers’ head striking the ground or through an accidental kick from a player," said an eye-witness of the accident. The injured man retained consciousness, but temporarily lost the use of his limbs. Mr Eric Vail, of Devonport, aged 22, married, received injuries to the pelvis while playing Rugby at Devonport. y While playing in a match for Mount Wellington Fire Brigade against Otahuhu Fire Brigade, at Otahuhu, Mr W. 11. Coldicutt,’ of Ellerslie, received a kick and later had to he admitted to hospital, suffering from Internal Injuries. His condition is not serious. Mr George Alfred Lear, of Mission Bay, aged 24, single, received concussion in a match.