RUGBY FOOTBALL.

Waikato Times, Volume 114, Issue 19047, 11 September 1933, Page 11

RUGBY FOOTBALL.

PEACE CUP MATCH.

MORRINSVILLE AGAIN SUCCESSFUL WAIPA’S. DETERMINED CHALLENGE Morrinsville sustained another determined challenge for the Peace Cup on Saturday, when they defeated Waipa by li points to 3. The challengers put up a great fight, but the game was not very spectacular. The very strong wind militated against open play, and, it was rather unfortunate for Waipa that they lost the toss. Morrinsville were “dead” in the first spell and' despite the huge advantage of the wind could only score 8 points. The holders were livelier in the second spell, but each team managed to score three points. There was again a good attendance. Numerous mistakes were made by both teams and many penalty kicks were distributed.

The Play.

Morrinsville had first use of the strong wind, and W. Cameron made most of it with a fine kick. Three free kicks to Waipa eased the situa-

tion. Olliver gained ground and two f more penalties put the challengers right. A fine back movement followed and G. Bell was very close near the posts. Morrinsville forced from the ensuing five yard scrum. _ Persistent off-side play by Morrinsville held up the action, the visitors gaining several more free kicks. Morrinsville, with the wind behind them, had the territorial advantage, but appeared stale. A breakaway by W. Cameron looked likely, but R. Jackson cleared to near the half-way with a fine run. The Morrinsville backs • ’ operated and Aitken cut through under •the posts for W. Cameron to convert. —Morrinsville 5, Waipa 0.

Penalty Kick Put Over. W. Cameron and Aitken had unsuccessful shots at goal and play varied between the twenty-fives. Waipa forwards pushed downfleld and Morrinsville were busy defending. Poor tackling let Morrinsville through and Waipa forced down twice. Meredith and Thompson were leading the forwards, who were playing a fine game, Leeson was the only outstanding forward in the Morrinsville team up to this stage. A free, to Morrinsville enabled W. Cameron to make Morrinsville eight points ahead. Waipa forwards carried play the length of the field and Olliver, receiving from his backs, made a determined effort. Anderson had to retire at this stage and Hubbard replaced him.

The Seoond Spell. Heepß saved Morrinsville well on the resumption, but Mate made a good run and Morrinsville were defending v again. All the Morrinsville forwards handled in a great movement, and •eventually W. Cameron scored a ‘Splendid try, which he failed to convert. —■ Morrinsville il. Waipa 0 Waipa, were;attacking. But intercepted and made 50 yards. The game had livened up at this stage, with Morrinsville attacking. Leeson dribbled the ball 30 yards and was close. The holders of the trophy were doing all the attacking at this stage, Heeps keeping them handy.

Waipa Movements Laok Finish. Waipa rallied and the Inside backs handled well, but E. Bell, at centre, was missing his pass. The visiting backs handled well, but Heeps . was very reliable. Waipa held the margin territorially for a long spell, but could not finish off their movements. A free kick under the posts saw E. Bell fail. Olliver had very few chances, but he made several determined efforts. Another bright effort by the Waipu backs culminated in Young scoring. He failed with the kick.— Waipa 3, Morrinsville 11. Both teams strove hard, Walpa’s backs having more success. Waipa were close towards the end, but the game finished with the scores.— Morrinsville 11 Waipa' 3 Mr Walsh was the referee.

HAMILTON B SUCCEED. TAUPIRI B DEFEATED. TAME GAME IN HIGH WIND. The representative match at Rugby Park on Saturday between Hamilton B and Taupiri B was a rather drab affair with little action and open play. Assisted by a very strong easterly wind Hamilton ran up a good score by half-time. Taupiri, with the wind, had the better of-the second half, hut could not overtake the home side’s tally. The football was generally of a poor standard.

The Run of Play. Taupiri kicked off against the wind. Pardington narrowly missed a free kick early. 'O. Mcßurney (Taupiri) had to leave the held with an injured leg, Robinson replacing him. E. McBurney made a fast run, which took the visitors within striking distance, but Hamilton rapidly returned play. Following a series of loose scrums and llne-outs, Welch made a dash, but was forced out. Hamilton opened their account shortly after when Pardlngton kicked a goal from a free. —Hamilton 3, Taupiri 0. Taupiri backs attacked, but were hampered by the wind. Clark took Hamilton Into the corner with a sound linekick, but the home backs were unable to penetrate successfully. Lissette at length broke through. Pardlngton failed to convert.—Hamilton 6, Taupiri 0. After another the Hamilton hacks Lissette sent Haughey over for a good try. Pardington converted. —Hamilton 11, Taupiri 0. All the home hacks handled again and I. cite cut in to score before Hie goal.—Pardington added the trimmings.—Hamilton id, Taupiri 0. D. Cleland and Lovell headed the visiting forwards in a brief onslaught, which nearly succeeded. Si. George made a strong attempt to get through, but was upended. Rae went around to score, Pardington converted.—Hamilton 21, Taupiri 0.

Visitors Reverse Play. After half-time Taupiri. aided by the wind, charged down the line anil

worried Hamilton for a while. ' E. Mcßurney worked the blind side and scored a fine try. Wells failed to convert.—Taupiri 3, Hamilton 21. Taupiri continued the pressure and were unlucky not •to score again. After several thrusts E. Mcßurney went over and converted his own try. —Taupiri 8, ’Hamilton 21. Taupiri narrowly missed three "kicks at goal. The visiting backs showed plenty of pep, but displayed faulty combination. Haughey started a dribbling rush which reached the Taupiri goal-line, Lissette scoring. Pardington converted just before time, making the final scores—

Hamilton B 26 Taupiri B 8 Mr R. Frazer was the referee

MORRIS CUP GAME. LITTLE INTEREBT SHOWN. PUBLIC SERVICE SECURE WIN. Little interest was shown in the Morris Cup games, which wehe scheduled to start on Saturday. Far various reasons several teams were unable to take the field. F.A.C. defaulted to Railway, Fire Fighters defaulted _ to Post and Telegraph and Electrical Workers defaulted to Dairy Company. The only game played was that between Public Service and Box Factory, the former winning by 10 points to 0. It was a scrappy game in which the wind was an important factor. Blackburn and Innes scored tries for- 1 the winners, Lewis' concerting both. In the first half, though they had the wind with’ them, the 1 lighter Box, Factory side could mot finish off several promising movements owing to solid defence of Service. The Service side opened up the play occasionally in the second spell and had the upper hand generally. RESULTS IN LOWER GRADEB.

First Junior. —Old Boys 26 v. Ruakura 8. Third Grade, —Technical Old Boys A 11 v. Technical Old Boys B 9; Frankton 9 v. .Technical School 3. Fourth Grade. —Replay of the final of the one round competition, Technical Old Boys 9TV. Frankton 6.

GAMES AT AUCKLAND. Senior Grade. Grammar 8 v. University 5. Training College 8 v. Technical Old Boys 8. Manukau 13 v. Ponsonby 12. College Rifles 17 v. Grafton 12. Marist .19 v. Otahu'hu 6.

THE FINLAY CUP. HAMILTON v. MATAMATA. FORMER VICTORIOUS. In the nnal'-gamiLol- the-Flnlay Cup, Hamilton met Matamata' at Mataiiiata, and ■after. a keen game won by 10 points to ’ Soon.'after the start the. home backs took play, to the visitors’ line when several attempts to cross were frustrated by. solid tackling - . GTimths and Clarkin were noticeable on defence' and the forwards carried play to the other end, where Gluing: cut througrh but was grassed by Jim Wilson and Matamata forced. The Hamilton backs came Into action twice but bad handling spoilt both movements. The local forwards worked back, Snodgrass taking a great mark In the face of the local vanguard. Denz fed liis backs, but no ground was gained and Warrender led a rush to halfway. Play was In' the Hamilton quarter when Story broke right through for the exMatamata man to send Grimths over between the posts. Clarkin converted. Hamilton 5, Matamata o. Half-time was called shortly afterwards.

With the wind behind them Matamata ■was expected to more than hold their own In the second half, but expectations were not realised and the visitors held the upper hand for the greater portion' or the spell. From a sudden Matamata rush, Solomon, Jock Wilson and Swap combined well for the winger to score well out. Carroll converted. Hamilton 5, Matamata 5. • ' Carroll put Matamata on attack, but Denz sent his backs away and they were nearly over in the corper, where Stewart made a clever save. Stewart, Swap au'd Jock Wilson came upheld but Hedley relieved. Infringements gave Carroll two chances at goal and he made no mistake with the last and put Matamata ahead. ■Matamata 8, Hamilton 5. Hamilton backs swung Into action and Grtmths was unfortunate losln'g the ball on one occasion. Clarkin and Snodgrass were conspicuous for good work. Hamilton were having all the better or It at this stage. Gllling intercepted and scored between the posts. Clarkin converted. Time was called shortly afterwards with the score: —Hamilton 10, Matamata 8. Mr E. Scott, of Cambridge, was the referee. Third grade, Crystal Cup final: Hlnuera 6, v. High School, 3.

WAIPA SUB-UNION. BOYCE CUP CHALLENGE. Waipa jun'iors (holders) retained the Boyce Cup on Saturday, defeating Matama'ta juniors by 14 points to nil. The game which was played at Albert Park, was fairly keenly contested, hut Waipa was definitely superior. Mr R. u. Penlington was referee.

PROVINCIAL GAMES.

Opotikl. Parata Cup.—Final: Opotiki 23 v. Whakatane 5. Juniors. —Whakatane 13 v. Opotiki 3. Te Kultl. Hetet Shield. —Te Kuiti (holders) 5 v. Taumarunui' 3. Insurance Cup.—Waitete 3 v. Te Kuiti Juniors 0. Paeroa. Drysdale Cup.—Final: United 11 v. West 4. Williams Cup—West 13 v. Athletics 3. Pukekoho. Pukekohe senior reps. 12 v. Universpy B 3. St Stephen’s A S v. Pukekohe junior reps. 6. Northern Wairoa. Kaihu Valley 21 v. Henderson 3. Tauranga. Te Puna 28 v. Calets Old Boys 10. Rangataua 13 v. Matakana 11. In a game for the Gibiey Cup a team from Nlotili Island defeated Athletics, 9—3. Juniors.—Mclntosh Cup: Te Puke United G v. Tauranga Cadets Old Boys 3. Thamos. While Shield.—Physical Training G v. United 3. Johnston Cup.—Thames Juniors (holders) 12 v. Ilauraki Plains 5. Huntly. Seniors. —Taupiri 0 v. Franklin 3. Third Grade. —Country High School 23 v. lluntly G.

CANTERBURY HOLD SHIELD

BULLER’S CHALLENGE FAILB. CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday. 1 .The fifth Ranfurly Shield match of the season was played to-day, between Canterbury and Buller. The ■spectators numbered 10,000 and tho match was played in ideal conditions. Buller attacked from the kiok-olf, and Canterbury were kept Susy defending. The fast-breaking Buller forwards seriously troubled the Canterbury backs, and for a time were the deciding factor. Then the Canterbury forwards took command and Mul'lan made an opening and cut through an unexpected gap, and passed. .to King, who scored in a handy position. French converted. The referee, Mr Empson, gave a free kick against Canterbury, and was quick to point out scrum infringements. For the rest of t)he spell honours were about even. Canterbury 5 Buller 0 Again in the second spell Buller took up the offensive, and there was a hard battle in the Canterbury twentyfive. Neither side attempted to open up play, Caldwell (Buller) tvas the most outstanding forward on the ground. Manchester, Hazlenurst and Andrews were seen in as pretty a move as 'has been seen for a long time, ending in Andrews scoring under the posts. French again goaled. Canterbury 10 Buller 0 :. Buller was too eager, and their back movements lacked the polish expected of Shield .challengers. Canterbury had not had the territorial advantage, but were the more finished. Dunshea started a movement whloh travelled from one end of the fieldfto the other, and Bowes scored Canterbury’s third try. The kick missed, and Canterbury had a clear lead of 13 points. Shortly before time, Holder, -who had previously just missed a field goal, kicked a penalty for Buller. Canterbury 13 Buller 3

WELLINGTON’S OLO3E CALL. OTAGO NARROWLY DEFEATED. MARGIN OF THREE POINTS. WELINGTON, Saturday. With the reputation for making a good showing against Wellington, Otago, in the final match of their northern tour, met Wellington to-day, and in a close game were defeated by 20 points to 17. i Tlie visitors certainly made a good start, for in the first ■two minutes a fine potted goal gave them four points. Conditions were ideal for the game. The weather was fine, and there was only a light southerly breeze, against which Wellington, winning the toss, played In the spell. Fuller was absent from the Wellington team owing to an injury, and his plaoe on the wing was taken by Killeen, Pollock moving up to oentre-and Lilburne coming in as fullback. The attendance was about 7000. For: Wellington .tries .scored by 'Robins' (2),’ Lilburnc and Killeen. Lilburne converted two penalty kicks and converted his own try. Otago’s only try was scored by H. McSkimmlng, who also kicked a field goal. Taylor contributed a field goal and two penalty kicks.

TARANAKI BEATEN. SOUTHLAND CLEARLY SUPERIOR. INVERCARGILL, Saturday. * a beautiful summer-like day was experienced for the Southland-Tara-naki match, and. Rugby Park was as dry as a bone, following a week’s fine weather. The teams were evenly matched for weight, the Taranaki forwards having an advantage of one stone in the aggregate. Taranaki opened the scoring sensationally in the first two minutes, Rutherford making a great break from half-way and sending Edwards over for -a fine try. The Southland forwards broke away In two or three solid rushes,’from one of which Grant, Berry and Donnelly handled for the last-named to score. Sharp missed the kick. Both teams were now well In their stride. Southland took the lead when Mitchell' raced away from an opening made by Smith, and Sharp -scored well out. Sharp goaled. Southland’s next try was a brilliant one, from their own ■ twenty-five. McKay scored,' but Sharp failed to convert. Southland 11 Taranaki 3 In the second half Southland added a try right from the kick-off, Purdue going over from a line-out at the corner flag. McKay goalccl. Taranaki lost Crawford, who was injured. Hill replaced him, hut Southland scored Immediately, Rutherford going over from a passing rush. Ross missed. Sharp kicked a penalty goal from a handy position, and Mitchell dropkicked a goal from a mark.. After several maroon hack attacks had broken down Taranaki rallied, a strong rush ending in Edward, Rutherford and Hill handling, for Hill to run round behind. Ross goaled. A strong Southland rush added the last try, right on time, George scoring. Ross missed.

SOUTH AUCKLAND WIN. TARANAKI B DEFEATED. NEW PLYMOUTH, Saturday. South Auckland proved too* strong for Taranaki B, winning by 27 points, to 13. The visitors were superior both back and forward, the inside hacks particularly showing fine form. Their penetration and combination broke up the Taranaki defence. For South Auckland Jackson (four), Daw, Nathan and Moflllt scored,. Moyle, Jack and Nathan converting one each. For Taranaki Gardiner (two), and Aubrey scored, and Boswell converted two. South Auckland .... 27 Taranaki B 13

CAMBRIDGE SUB-UNION. in a poor evhlblllon or football at Cambridge on Saturday the. local Junior representatives doreated Taupiri juniors bv 15 points to 0. (Continued in next column.).

GAMES IN THE SOUTH. Wanganui. Wanganui 21 v. Wellington 11. Talhape. Junior Reps.—Ruapehu 19 v. Taihape 11. Palmerston North. Manawatu .17 v. Wairarapa-8. Carterton. junior Representative Match. — Wellington 20 v. Wairarapa 6. Tlmaru. Soulli Canterbury 13 v. North Otago 9. Ashburton. Ashburton 2i v. Mllesinere 10.