RUGBY.

Waikato Times, Volume 116, Issue 19321, 30 July 1934, Page 11

RUGBY.

REPRESENTATIVE GAMES. HAMILTON A DEFEATED. MORRINSVILLE HOLD PEACE CUP. There were three representative games In the district on Saturday, most Interest centering on' the meeting of Hamilton A and Walpa A at Te Awamutu and the Peace Cup fixtures between Morrlnsville and Tauplrl, at fflorrinsvllle. Hamilton A were defeated at Te Awamutu by 15 points to 11, Morrlnsville staving off the second challenge of the season by 24 points to 6. At Rugby Park Walpa B were easily defeated by Hamilton B. SCORES AT A GLANCE. Peaoe Cup. Morrlnsville 24 Tauplrl 6 Representative Matches. Walpa A 16 Hamilton A 11 Hamilton B ........ 28 Walpa B 0 Waikato Junior Championship. Hamilton 1 24 Tauplrl 0 ' HAMILTON BEATEN. WAIPA’S GOOD VICTORY*. GAME AT TE AWAMUTU. VISITORS LACKED COHESION. In view of Hamilton’s Peace Cup ■challenge with Morrlnsville on Saturday next, the match between Hamilton and Walpa, at Te Awamutu last Saturday attracted a good deal of local interest. The Hamilton team never seemed to be able to get going and were defeated by 15 points to 11. Walpa fielded a particularly strong fifteen and starting off well kept up the pressure to gain a well deserved victory . Their forwards were their strongest asest and they pushed Hamilton all over the paddock. The Hamilton team will certainly need one or two alterations, hut it is doubtful if 'Morrlnsville will be as hard as Waipa were. 'Mills replaced L. Denz as half-back for Hamilton, while E. Bell and RJackson were in Waipa’s back-line in place of Oliver and Mate. Waipa had the advantage from the commencement of the game, J. Wynyard and Thompson dribbling the ball down field. Snodgrass picked up smartly and dodgeiji through well, kicking well down field. Pardington came out of the scrunl with the ball and carried play to near Waipa’s goal line. The visitors were awarded a free kick and Allen opened the scoring.—Hamilton 3, Waipa 0. Hamilton was packing down fairly well at this stage and Painton was able to hook the ball but the visiting backs did not get many opportunities as the Waipa forwards were getting on to Mills too smartly. Hassan was prominent on several occasions cutting through and running well, but many times Snodgrass could not collect his pass. When he did he was so well jnarked that he had no room to work in. Shooting the ball out smartly A. Jackson sent the Waipa backs away, M. Bell running running through the five-eighths 'Ciy fast and sending on to Gilbert, but Allen had the centre well marked. Hamilton were penalised in the resulting scrum and M. Bell equalised die scores. —Waipa 3, Hamilton 3. The Lead Increased. Play liad only been in progress for .wo minutes when F. Cassidy broke iway from mid-field and dribbled the jail a good 30 yards. Hall then came in and picking it up near the goal-line passed it back, Snodgrass, coming through fast, collecting the ball and diving over under the posts. Allen again converted. —Hamilton 8, Waipa 8.

Hamilton were having the best of the game at this stage, the backs participating in a good movement. Allen fed Wilson, but the winger could not make progress. Pratt secured and kicked high. He raced down field and caught Gilbert in possession near Waipa’s line. Hall, who was following up well, gained possession and ran a few yards to score an easy try under the posts. The ball rolled as Allen kicked it and the try was not converted. —Hamilton il, Waipa 3., At this stage of proceedings it looked as if Hamilton would put up a big score, but the forwards were not rucking or packing down and Waipa began to push them about. 'F. Cassidy figured in another dash and he transferred to Porteous, but the winger was forced out near the goalline. J. and H. Wynyard, Thompson. Askew and Spence, who were playing great games, bustled the Hamilton team anil play was near Hamilton s line when Waipa were awarded a free kick, M. Bell again converting.— Waipa 0, Hamilton 11. The visitors were overshadowed at this stage of the game, the Waipa team showing far more' combination. Just before half-time A. Jackson worked the blind side with R ~ Jackson, who scored in the corner, Broughton missing the kick, making the scores Waipa 9, Hamilton 11. Walpa Take Lead. Waipa vvere the first to attack on the resumption, but a good movement in which Mills, Ilassan and Snodgrass participated cleared play past the halfway. The Hamilton backs again operated successfully and Allen made a good opening for Wilson who did not reach his objective and Waipa forced their way back to the half-way The play was rather ragged for a spell, weak tackling by the Hamilton backs allowing Waipa to make several promising dashes. Eventually M. Bell kicked through to the corner, E. Bell racing over to score a fine try by diving and beating Pratt and Snodgrass to the ball. Broughton again failed to convert. —Waipa 12, Hamilton R. Jackson intercepted another passing movement by the visiting backs, but was recalled for a knock on. Waipa continued to have the territorial advantage and many more attempts M. Bell again cut through splendidly to feed Gilbert, to E. Bell, who scored another unconverted try, making the scores —Waipa 15, Hamilton 11. Hamilton attempted to retaliate but •lacked cohesion and several promising movements opened by Ilassan failed. Porteous received one good opening from Allen and he shot through like a flash. Snodgrass was outside him when he was tackled, but the fiveeighths was forced out of play. The game was fast and exciting at this stage, both sets of backs attempting to open up the play, the Waipa backs getting more of the ball from their forwards. Waipa were again close , to scoring, but when the final whistle I blew play was in Waipa’s territory. The final score was — Waipa Hamilton H Mr R. L. Adams was the referee. EASY VICTORY. HAMILTON B SUCCEED. PROCESSION OF SCORES. In a game which became monotonous owing to its one-sided nature, Hamilton B defeated Waipa B by 28 points to 0 on No. 1 ground, RugbyPark, on Saturday. The home side showed its superiority in alt departments, although the visitors were unlucky not to score on at least two occasions.

Shortly after play commenced the visitors were penalised. Short s kick falling just short of the posts. Within striking distance Ticljens made a fast breakaway, but was intercepted. Hamilton then staged a pretty movement from flic base of Hie scrum before the goal, Barling gathering in to run over without opposition. Short converted. Two minutes later Tieljens gained possession on ihe flank and went over for an east' try. Short failed to convert.

i YY-'aipa hooked cleanly from the scrum, but their hacks were 100 slow and before they could get going the home forwards went through them, j Thompson and Tombs figured in a

Waipa rush, which was successfully stemmed. The home Lacks continued to throw Hie ball about at a speed which the visitors found difficulty in checking. barling scored again, Short converting.—Hamilton 13, Waipa 0. Then Willlsen, with several opposing players clinging to him, forced his way over the line to add to the score. Short missed the Clearing just in time, Barton, the visiting full-back, avoided another score. At length the Waipa forwards reached the home twenty-five where Grace had a shot from a penalty, but missed. Barling and Broderick staged a snappy passing exchange up the line, but the winger missed the pass. Tombs and Miller were prominent in a reverse movement, which reached halfway. Barling’s Third Try. In another lightning movement by the home backs Comer fed St. George, who made a fast dash and handed on to Barling, who scored easily. Short s kick hit the post, making the half-time score—Hamilton 19, Waipa 0. Hamilton hatiered away at the Waipa defences on resumption, but a good line-kick by Adams, the visiting half, gave them some territory. Comer made a good opening which reversed play. At this stage the referee warned two players for punching. Broderick, receiving from inside, went across in the corner for a good try, which Short failed to convert. After struggling hard, Walpa got well into the opposing territory, B. Walker missing a shot at goal from a free. Barling made another opening soon afterwards and handed to Heeps, who beat two Walpa men to score in the corner. Short failed to convert. The Waipa backs initiated a passing rush with Walker always prominent, hut Miller missed the pass add Beeps intercepted, dashing for home. He was grassed just in time. Waipa emerged for a desperate effort to score, Walker making a splendid dash. Miller secured, but a forward pass nullified a promising movement. In a further rush on the Waipa goal-line Duncan _ went across to score, Short failing with the kick, just before the bell rang with the scores — Hamilton B Walpa B 0 Mr C. Twining, of Taupiri, was the referee. RESULTS IN LOWER GRADES.

First Junior. —Junior A representatives 2-4, Taupiri junior representatives 0; Junior B representatives 8, Raglan B seniors 6. Third Grade. —'Old Boys 25, Technical School 3: Frank ton 8. Rovers f>; Technical Old Boys B 10, High School 3; Marist High won from Technical Old Boys A by default. Fourth Grade. —Franklon 14, Technical Old Boys 8; Old Boys won from Marist High by default. Secondary Sohools. Intermediate Grade. —Franklon U, Technical School A 8; Technical School B 3, High School B 3. Junior Grade. —Technical School 8, Marist High 0. PEACE CUP. SEOOND CHALLENGE MATCH. MORRINSVILLE 24, TAUPIRI 6. Morrlnsville sub-Union senior representatives withstood a determined challenge by the Taupiri representatives for the Peace Cup on Saturday. Taupiri led by G points to 3 at halftime and held the advantage until 25 minutes before Hie end. Morrinsvillc then scored five tries in quick succession, three of which were converted. Morrinsvillc kicked off and the local pack were quickly on the attack. W. Cameron had two unsuccesful kicks at goal from penalties in the visitors’ twenty-five. Shortly afterwards Davies opened Taupiri’s account from a penalty. —Taupiri 3 , MorrinsvilJe 0. A fast run down the side-line by Vivian almost bore fruit. Ills pass, however, was knocked on. From the ensuing scrum Russel passed to W. ■Cameron, to Hall, to Aitken and on to Campbell, the latter scoring in the corner. W. Cameron failed lo convert, — Taupiri 3, Morrlnsville 3.. A 20 yard run by Tapp put Taupiri on the attack. Morirnsville were penalised in practically the same place as before. Davies kicked his second penalty goal.—Taupiri 6, Morrlnsville 3. Half-time was sounded shortly afterwards with Hie score.—Taupiri 6, Morrinsville 3. Early in the second half a passing rush by Taupiri took play to Morrinsville’s line. Aitken, however, rose lo the occasion and running through Hie opposition handed on to Carter, who in turn fed Campbell. The speedy winger raced away for another try. Aitken converted.—‘Morrinsville 8, Taupiri G. The local pack wore seen in a fast rush, which, look them deep into the Taupiri twenty-five. W. Cameron gained possession and sent on to Aitken. The centre cut through the defence and paved the way for Vivian to score. YV. Cameron failed with me kick: —Morrinsvillc 11, Taupiri G. Robertson, who was playing fullback for Taupiri. Davies being at fiveeight, was called on twice in succession.' From a scrum in the visitors’ twenty-five Russell whipped Hie leather out to Hall, who cut in nicely before .transferring to Aitken, who went on In score between the uprights. He converted his own score. —Morrinsville iG, Taupiri G. From a scrum in mid-field. Russell sent Hall away. Ihe five eighth’s kick found an opening in the defence and Aitken, running through at lop speed, picked’ up lo score his third try. 44'. Cameron failed lo convert.—Morrinsville 19, Taupiri G. A passing rush by Morrinsville, In which both forwards and hacks look pari again had Ilia visitors in difficullies. Muir scored and YV. Cameron converted and the game ended soon after with the i* ore— Morrlnsville -4 Taupiri (> Mr S. E. Senior was the referee.

WIN FOR WANGANUI. MANAWATU DEFEATED. WANT,ANTI, Saturday. The Rushy rcitresMit;i!iv«‘ match. Manawalu v. Wan.sanui, was played on Saturday m •' 1 * 1 <I wi'allu'i'. I day for a lmi- r tilin’ vwis of a .srrnm'ldins oialrr, I lien I'inlaj headed a .Manawatu rush t" tin* Wanganui line, lull 111*' lurals clean'd and luuk ]da\ to in ill Ih I*l. Allot her Manawalu

,-illack was stopped ),J' offside plop A Wanganui rush, headed by Petersen and Lockett, beat the visitors bank to j their own twenty-five. Walden bro.ve | through the loca! defence, but a for- | ward pass saved Wanganui. The local forwards carried play to i the Manawatu twenty-five, where i Petersen secured and passed to Buc.v- ---! ley, who raced free. Chase goaled, I and Wanganui led 3 nil. ! Shortly afterwards, Dickson snapped ; up, made a good opening, and passut ;to Chase, who crossed and goaled. i Wanganui 10, Manawatu 0. ! YVanganui got its next score as the ) result of a nice pot by Follas. YY anI ganui 14, Manawatu 0. , j On resuming, Manawatu a Hackee. Finlay secured and sent to Crawford, who crossed. Finlay^ goaled, \an | ganui 14, Manawatu 5. J Manawatu again attacked, and fiom | a scrum the ball went to Olhver, who I crossed and converted. Wanganui ti, | (Manawatu 10. Again excellent passing by 1 visitors ended in Olliver scoring am Finlay converting. Manawatu now let. At halftime the scores were - Manawatu YVanganui • 14 Second Spell. In the second half Manawatu quickly assumed the aggressive, but splendid play by Chase, Brogden and Lockett took play to the visitors’ line. Exciting play followed, and another free kick to the locals saw Chase’s kick hit the bar frbm near half-way. YVanganui was attacking hotly, and a passing rush resulted in Dickson racing over to score a splendid try. Chase goaled. YVanganui 19, Manawatu 15. The visitors took play to the Wanganui twenty-five, and from a free kick Finlay landed a 'goal, making the scores WTinganui 19, Manawatu IS. Each side attacked in turn, and then a mull by the YVanganui full-back nearly let the visitors in, but an intercept by McPlice let him away with a great run to the other end of the field to score a splendid try. Chase converted. Shortly after McPhec again scored and Chase converted, in the dying moments Manawatu scored an unconverted try, and the final whistle went with the score— YVanganui 29 Manawatu ........ 21

SHIELD HOLDERS BEATEN.

SOUTHLAND V. HAWKE’S BAY. SPECTACULAR RUGBY. INVERCARGILL, Saturday. Five thousand spectators watched Southland heat Hawke’s Bay on Saturday afternoon on an extremely heavy ground due lo rain overnight and throughout the morning. The opening exchanges were dull and play hung round half-way. McKay twice moved fast downflelcl, Le Qucsne saving. Southland continued to press, but the visiting backs got going. Past half-way Mitchell made a dashing run through, and kicked, but the Bay cleared. Hamilton, with a penalty, missed, and Evans lined. Mitchell made another great break through and passed to Geddes, who outpaced Smith and scored after a thrilling 30-yard run to the line. Hamilton's kick missed—Southland 3, Hawke’s Bay 0. ■Southland maintained the pressure, and play remained In the visitors’ twenty-five for some time until (Mitchell dummied the opposition and dived over for a great try. The kick failed.: —Southland G, Hawke’s Bay 0. Another dull period followed round mid-field, where Aspey carried on play to the line, but Mitchell prevented him going over for a score. Geddes intercepted in a Bay passing rush well inside his own lerrilnry and raced through to score a spcclacular try. Tlie kick missed. Near half-time, play was remarkably bright, with both sets of hacks doing well considering Hie conditions. The half-time score wa s Southland > G Hawke’s Bay 0 Southland Score Again. The second spell opened quietly, with Southland persistent. For a time the defence held out, but shortly after W’ilcox snapped up to score in the corner. McKay’s kick failed. Southland 12, Hawke’s Bay 0. Twice in quick succession Hawke’s Bay back movements were frustrated. Mitchell changed the scene of operations Lo Bay territory, but slipped on the greasy ground. The Bay forwards carried on, and Bradley scored in the corner. A minute later southland careered through, and Purdue secured a similar try wide out. —Southland 15, Hawke's Bay 3. Another quiet period followed, with Southland on the attack, and the Bay vanguard working hard, but they were well held. Smith once tried hard to make the line, hut was tackled. Framplon replaced Purdue, who sustained a log injury. The Bay twice attempted passing movements without result, Smith being conspicuous by dashing runs. The 'Southland rearguard was set going, and R. Brampton lined well. Mitchell again brought Ihe fans to their toes with a bright run, but he. was collared. The forwards carried on, and It. Framplon missed a pass. Smith secured and was held up on the line. Aspey, however, gained possession and, rushing across, scored nicely. Time sounded with Southland attacking, just as Ihe hell went (lie Bay were defending hard on their line, but Aspey and Bradley broke through, with '* G Q-uesne, Evans and Bradley in support, to score a brilliant try. 1 lie kick was successful. The final score was— Southland 1 0 Hawke’s Bay 11 NORTH AUCKLAND v. WAIKATO. YVHA.NGAHEI, Saturday. The following I” players have been selected lo represent North Auckland in t'hr* ropro-sontativo Bimby fomruli mnlelms to he played against WaiUalo at Hamilton, on August 9. and against Auckland. at Auckland. on August 1! : llm'ks : Kerr Wliangarel), Fnimeh ( Nui't hern Wairua ). Gamphell Wliangaroa), Davis ilokianga), Cooney, |,'uwrie Whangarei'. Fergus "lamalea) Me Faria ne Northern YYairoa . Forwards: \V. Cooper Mangonun, Whin (Hay of Islands). Morresey Whangarei). Melmuald ilokianga , Fil/gihlion, eaplain. Whangaroa . Howling Northern Wairoa . McKenzie Whangarei . McCracken ■ Whangaroa , l.imiell < Hamalea - The loam is considered lo he a strong combination.

IN OTHER CENTRES

ROTORUA DEFEATS CAMBRIDGE. ELEVEN POINTS TO THREE. The Rotorua senior representatives defeated Cambridge at Cambridge on Saturday by 11 points to 3 after a good match played on a greasy ground. Cambridge opened the attack with a rush to Rotorua’s twenty-live, but play returned to the other end of the Held, where Forkett tackled well and saved a likely try. Hubbard (Rotorua) was Injured and retired, R. Walre taking his place. Te N'galo kicked through and M-orehiu handed to Walre, who stepped into touch with a try in sight. After temporary ] relief Rotorua came back again, and from a tight scrummage Tait forced his way over in a good position. Solomon missed tho kick. Hair-time sounded with Rotorua attacking. t . The second hair opened brightly, Rotorua Indulging in a pretty movement. Rotorua were, penalised for a late tackle, and Holmes failed with a shot at goal, but Cambridge swnnned down' and from “ tight scrummage on the line llarbutt scored. Holmes missed the kick. Cambridge were attacking when the ball was kicked through Into the open. Garvey followed up and kicked over Forkett’s head to run on, kick again, to pick up and score unopposed. Marsh converted. From-a line-out Shaw secured and scored. Marsh failed with the kick. Cambridge attacked but the game ended without alteration to the score. Mr C. Wallace was the referee. THIRD GRADE MATCH. CAMBRIDGE DEFEATS WAIPA. Cambridge thirds secured a last-minute victory over Waipa at Cambridge. The score was Cambridge 0, Waipa 8. Mr B. Macdonald was the referee. JUNIOR GAME AT WAIPA. gPTni-nnai Dovle Cup.—. Suburbs 14 v. Te Awamutu 9. For the winners Johnson, Parkes and Bulford scored tries, the last an obstruction try. Brill converted one and also kicked a penalty goal. For te Awamutu Spiers (2) and W. Clarke scored tries. Mr R. Callts was rcleree. MATAMATA V. CAMBRIDGE. EAST' WIN FOR FORMER. Matamata uualined to play In the llnal or tho Clarke ‘Cup by easily defeating Cambridge by 124 to 0 at Matamata on kicked oft against the wind. Hughes made a mis-klck, but Wallace came to the rescue and Higgins, the visiting half, ducked through the derence, but Matamata forced. Garland took a penalty, but Ills kick fell short and the Matamata forwards went back to halfway. Hopkins, the local wing, should have scored, but kicked Instead and the visitors relieved, and Hawke was called on to derend. Play hung about the centre for some time. Muliane went o(T and Dixon went on at this stage. I-Tom a forward scramble Hayes went over. Cole goaled. Matamata 5, Cambridge 0. . The Matamata team attacked again, hut Charlton drove them back. Matamata were beginning to get more sting into it, and the forwards more than held their own. Cambridge attacked strongly, Marston was obstructed by Germann and an obstruction try could have been awarded. Nlchol took a penalty shot, but missed and the ! bell went with Cambridge on attack. Matamata 5, Cambridge 0. Hawke kicked right down field with tho wind and Box stemmed a promising rush. Garland scored a try. The Cambridge backs essayed a passing rush, but blind passing spoilt the movement. Cole took a shot which fell short. Matamata held their advantage and Hopkins sent Madlll over. Cole's kick went wide. Matamata 8, Cambridge 0. Young lost a try by not going Tor It when in possession shortly afterwards, but Hughes got over shortly after. Cole goaled. Matamata 13, Cambridge o. German dribbled through on Ills rwn and went over. Delaney goaled with a

line kick across the wind. Matamata 15, Cambridge 0. Weston scored the next try and Delaney missed. Matamata 21, Cambridge 0. Young set tile backs going and a nice movement by tlie hacks ended in Germann going over again. Hawke missed. Matamata 24, Cambridge 0. Box was conspicuous, stopping a home rush when he eluded live tacklers. Wallace came through the Black pack to halfway and a determined rush to the line Just missed a try. A penalty was awarded and Garland missed an easy shot. Matamata was attacking when tho bell rang. Matamata 24, Cambridge 0. Mr R. Wratliall was referee. High School v. Old ooys. After a very even game High School bent Old Roys by 12 to 9 and won the thirdgrade championship. There are two games still to be played, but this cannot alfect the position. This is the nrst time for many years that School has annexed the championship. THE POLAND CUP. Te Aroha beat Paeroa by 24 points to 9 In tho Poland Cup contest. Te Aroha kicked off and quickly invaded Paeroa’s territory. From a penalty award Burgess kicked a goal from halfway. The Te Aroha forwards again attacked and Leece dashed over the line to score. Burgess converted. Open play followed, Te Aroha narrowly missing two scores. Te Aroha raced upheld with the ban at toe and Rowe scored and Burgess converted. Rackham, Williams and I. Graham handled the ball and the latter scored. Another dash saw Burgess cross the line to score. Te Aroha 19, Paeroa 0. In the second spell Paeroa rallied, but Freer broke away, and the ball went out to Burgess, who raced round the bar to score and converted. From a penalty award Fulton goaled for Paeroa. with concerted action the Paeroa forwards made up ground, but the local derence held good. From a scramble near the posts a penalty kick was awarded to Paeroa, and Fulton goaled. From another penalty award Fulton goaled again. The final score was To Aroha 24, Paeroa 9. Mr Eckland was the referee. TE PUNINGA v. WAITOA, The Plako Rugby competitions were advanced a rurther stage on Saturday when To Puninga defeated Waltoa by five points to nil. Shortly after the start Te Puninga made a dribbling rush and Peta went across, and also converted. Te Puninga kept up the attack and one of tho Towards went over, but was recalled for a knock-on. Glover cleared to the line as half-time was called. Upon resuming Te Puninga kept on attacking. Another Waitoa rush looked dangerous Tor Te Puninga, but several Waitoa players failed to pick up and it Puninga forced. A period or desultory play followed and time was called with the scores Te Puninga 3, Waitoa 0. The championship points to datp are as follows:—Ngarua 18, Kereone 17, Tatuanul 10, Waitoa 9, Te Puninga 4, Springdale 2. PROVINCIAL RUGBY. Te Kulti. Te Kuiti beat Mangaotaki; AVa'tetc 6, Piopio 0; Mangapeehi 11, llungatilci 11. Thames. Soaith Auckland 3, Thames 3. Juniors —South Auckland 13, Thames G. Paeroa. Junior Representatives Sharebrokers’ Cup, Paeroa 3 (with penalty goal), Te Aroha 0. Walhi. Senior Cup Final—Convent Old Hoys 1 i, Kaitaki 0, Tauranga. Matakana 0, Cadets 0; Tepuna 111, Rangataua 5. Pukekohe. Pukekohe Colts 10, Auckland third grade representatives 9: PukekoheFranklin Third Grade Final—Bombay East 11, Bombay 0.