RUGBY FOOTBALL.

Waikato Times, Volume 114, Issue 19051, 15 September 1933, Page 11

RUGBY FOOTBALL.

GAME IN HAMILTON. THE MATCH TO-MORROW. FRANKTON PLAY THE REST. The Hamilton Rugby Union had hoped to arrange a match between •' an Auckland Club team and the Hamilton representatives for Saturday ’but as it was not possible to fix this they have decided to matoh the championship winners, Frankton, against a team picked from the rest of the clubs. If Frankton play the game they did against Railway two weeks ago an interesting exhibition should result. The fixtures will be as follows: — Senior —Frankton v. The Rest, No. I ground, Rugby Park, 3 p.m. Junior—Hamilton junior representatives v. Taupiri Union junior representatives, at Taupiri, 3 p.m. Morris Cup Semi-fln|als —Railway v. Dairy Company, No. 3 ground, Rugby Park, 3 1 p.m.; Public Service v. Post and Telegraph, No. 2 ground, Rugby Park, 3 p.m.* Third Grade —Technical Old Boys A v. Technical School, No. 2, Rugby Park, 1.30 p.m.; Old Boys v. Marist High, No. 1, Hinemoa Park, 1.30 p.m.; Frankton v. Morrinsville Terriers, No. 1, Hinemoa Park, 2.45 p.in.; Te Kowhai and Whatawhata Rovers default. Fourth Grade —Fourth Grade representatives v. Taupiri representatives, No. 1, Rugby Park, 1.30 p.m.; Te Awamutu High School v. Technical School second fifteen, No. 2, Hinemoa Park, 1.30 p.m. Dressing Shed Accommodation. No. 1 Shed.—Frankton and Morrinsville Thirds. No. 2 Shed. —Hamilton Fourths and Taupiri Thirds. No. 3 Shed. —Frankton and “ The Rest ” Seniors. No. 4 Shed. —Railway and N.Z. Dairy Co., Morris Cup. No. 5 Shed. —Public Service and Post and Telegraph, Morris Cup. Hinemoa Park. —Old Boys and Marist High School Thirds. _ 1 Sawdust, Training Shed. —Technical Old Boys A and Technical School Thirds. The Frankton Team. Frankton.—.l. Denz, Griffiths, Everest, Tristram, Welch, Snodgrass, L. Denz, Ilall, Storey, King, Charleston, Weatherley, l’ainton, Byrne, Priscolt, Tui Rua, Edwards. WIN FOR THE BANKS. i ANNUAL GAME WITH LAW. The annual Banks v. Law match \L-as" held yesterday afternoon at Rugby Park, Banks winning by 15 points to 6 and retaining possession of the Gillett Banner. It was a fast game with many bright interludes. The proceeds were devoted to the Waikato Returned Soldiers’ relief funds. The first relief from scrambling play came when Hook and Fraser exchanged up the line and got Banks well within striking distance. The Law backs defended solidly and reversed play, forcing Banks to the line. Banks, in good hook-entry style, made an advance, which was speedily “chequed” by the legal luminaries. Possessing good security, the Banks backs handled in snappy fashion before the goal, Robertson, on the wing, running around to score. Speedy was responsible for the “conversion” loan.— Banks 5, Law 0. Weak tackling by the Law players gave the opposition several chances and a melee took place in the Law twenty-five.

Law Attaok. McDell set the Law backs in motion, but Hammond dropped the pass, Hook intercepting- and dashing for the counting-house. He was “deposited” after a bright run. Banks cashed some dud 'Cheques and were caught unawares, Law making a strong bid and nearly winning the case. 'Within five yards out the Law backs made several thrusts. Reward came when -Grace kicked a penalty goal.—Law 3, Banks 5. After the interval Banks called up their reserves, and with their forwards attacked strongly. After a spell of tightplay Caskey cleared, but the Bank backs again decreased Law’s overdraft. Hook then ran through the defence from midfield and fed Heathcote, who was taokled. 'Hoolc recovered and went over between the posts. Speedy converted. —Banks 10, Law 3. Grace, Fitz-Gerald and Hammond figured in a Law rush, but the winger was forced out. Book intercepted another Law passing rush and ran half the field. He kicked across to Smart, who scored. Speedy added further credit.—Banks 15, Law 3. Fluctuating play followed, with both sides striving hard. Law, pressing the point, got into the Banks’ territory, where Grace again kicked a penalty just before time, leaving the final score —- Banks ■ 15 Law 6 Mr R. Frazer was the referee.