RUGBY FOOTBALL

Waikato Times, Volume 118, Issue 19664, 26 August 1935, Page 2

RUGBY FOOTBALL

PEACE CUP ELIMINATION. HAMILTON LEAD CAMBRIDGE, BRIGHT, OPEN GAME SEEN. Fast, open play characterised the Peace Cup elimination match at Rugby Park, Hamilton, on Saturday, in which Hamilton defeated Cambridge by 16 points to 11. A high westerly wind was blowing and proved a distinct advantage to the side playing with it. The teams were about even on play in the first half, but Hamilton, aided by the wind and obtaining more possession from scrums and line-outs, ha'd the attacking margin most of the second spell, although they were bottled up in the. closing stages. Both sets of backs played.bright, open football.

The teams were: —• Hamilton.—Dalbeth, Griffiths, Voice, Brodrick, Lissette, Everest, B. Mills, Pardington, F. Cassidy, Tristram, Steere, Davies, Chitty, Nicol and Coombridge. Cambridge.—T. Mills, Reid, Peake, Hulme, Wilson, Meanie, Stewart, Blackett, Kidd, Hall, Beer, Bryant, Hewitt, Burns and Wallace. Playing against the wind Hamilton started a loose rush in the first few minutes of play, Brodrick following up to fall on the ball over the line, but an infringement earlier recalled the cforwards to a scrum. Several passing efforts were made by- the Cambridge backs without result until Stewart, the visiting half, cut in cleverly to feed Meanie, who went over between the posts. Hewitt converted.. . Cambridge 5 Hamilton 0

: Hamilton then worked into the opposing twenty-five where they were avyarded a free kick for a scrum Infringement. F. Cassidy, making due allowance for the wind, kicked soundly but the ball fell slightly short. Cambridge then started a rush which was stemmed only ■ by Dalbeth standing his ground and effecting a clearance. From a scrum in the Cambridge twenty-five Mills fed Everest but

Brodrick failed to gather in and a good ichance was lost. Cambridge were again penalised and Cassidy missed the kick.' Meanie intercepted a Hamilton (passing rush and carried play well into the Hamilton twenty-five, the ball running into touch. From this position it was Hamilton’s turn to be penalised but Hewitt’s shot at goal fell short. "! Cambridge Thrusts. ’ -In subsequent play Stewart kept play-in the home twenty-five with a weil-judged iine-flnder, and T. Mills, the fullback, repeated file process a *minute later. Getting possession of the ball from the line-out, the Cambridge baoks made several thrusts but B. Mills, the home half, broke through near midfield and kioked up the field. Brodrick ran forward, beat two men, p.nd streaked Tor home. Reid made a Valiant effort to grass him without success' and the Hamilton winger Opened the home team’s account. Cassidy failed to convert. •1 Hamilton ........... 11 Cambridge 1 5 ' In the ensuing play the Hamilton backs had possession from the scrums but their repeated passing rushes were badly disorganised by the visiting rear division. Then the home side stormed the visiting citadel, Griffiths leading a side-line rush which extended I'anwise across the goal. Under severe pressure Reid stepped in and Molded into touch, preventing an almost certain-’.score, j Hamilton maintained the pace, their forwards making merry with the ball sl. loe. Another fast movement developed before the Cambridge goal, Voice and Brodrick narrowly missing a score. A Clever Dummy. . Tb.cn, following a scrum, B. Mills dummied cleverly, misleading the.opposition, to feed Brodrick, who dashed ■over a lew yards quite unmarked, Pardington converted. Hamilton 8 Cambridge 5 Hamilton were kept within striking distance when Dalbeth gained territory with a good line-kick to near the ‘corner, but play returned to midfield. After the interval Hamilton forwards and backs combined In a rush .Everest, F. Cassidy and Lissette handling in that order and a certain score was prevented when Hulme, the winger, held, them up. Everest initiated another back movement and Griffiths had charge and was nearly .■over"when Peake pushed him out. In 'another home rush Mills missed an .effort to force and Voice, who was following up, dashed over and fell on the ball. Pardington missed the kick. Hamilton 11 Cambridge 5 Inside the Hamilton twenty-five Stewart fed from the scrum and Peake and Reid handled but a promising ■movement broke down. Cambridge, ■however, kept up the pressure, Peake and Meanie figuring in penetrating dashes which kept the home backs defending desperately for a time. Hamilton made a temporary incursion into opposing territory hut the effort was rreversed by Hewitt, who figured in :a flno dash. Hamilton were back /again, however, Everest gathering in •for a good dasli which nearly succeeded. Griffiths Runs Around. Poor defence by the visiting hacks at this stage resulted In Mills transferring to Griffiths after a scrum, the winger running around unopposed to score behind the post. Pardington made sure of the kick. Hamilton 16 Cambridge 5 Cambridge kept the play in the Hamilton twenty-five for a time and after some scrambling play a Cambridge rush saw Peake, Ileid and Wilson in action, tho latter making a determined but unsuccessful effort to score in the corner. Hewitt missed a shot at goal from a penalty by neglecting to allow for I lie wind. A littlo later Hewitt kicked from another angle and goaied successfully. Cambridge 8 Hamilton jf, Tim Cambridge backs continued (o show plenty of pep but the strong wind against them and the. accuracy of the Hamilton kicking proved definite handicaps. Reid made a strong dasli when lie received from inside bid was nailed by Brodrick. Tristram. Brodrick and F. Cassidy led a reverse 'movement up the side-line. Canir bridge had the home side penned in • their own twenty-five for some time

but could not penetrate the defence. A free kick was awarded Cambridge just before time, Hewitt goaling from inside the Hamilton twenty-five and leaving the final 'tallies: — Hamilton 16 Cambridge 11 Mr W. Moxom (Morrinsville) was the referee. LOWER GRADE RESULTS. Juniors. —Morrinsville junior representatives 11 v. Hamilton 9; Marist 6 V. Ruakura 0; Old Boys won by default from High School; Te Kowhai won by default from Railway; Karamu won by default from Frankton. Third Grade. —Hamilton third representatives 15 v. Cambridge junior representaiives 3. Fourth Grade. —Technical Old Boys 26 v. Old Boys 5. SPECTACULAR RUGBY. / MAORIS DEFEAT AUCKLAND. A LAST MINUTE TRY. AUCKLAND, Saturday. With all the vivacity and brilliance that the Maori footballer can command, George Nepia’s team of Rugby champions defeated Auckland by 14 points to 10 at Eden Park this after- < noon. Twelve thousand spectators were thrilled and kept cheering wildly as the fortunes of the two teams changed quickly. There was action In every movement, and the gay, spectacular style of the Maoris as they threw the ball about in a manner seldom seen, won the admiration of the crowd. It was a picturesque game in many ways. There was the colourful George Nepia, most famous of all full-backs, playing brilliantly and revealing flashes of his greatness. He was given a fine ovation as lie limped off the field ten minutes after the start of the second spell, an old knee injury having let him down. It was an exhibition of football that Auckland will remember. Crammed With Incident. Played throughout at terrific pace, ■the match was crammed with spectacular incident. The Maori forwards gave a wonderful exhibition of the loose type of play. Although they were over-whelmingly beaten in set scrums and the tight, they were fast enough and clever enough to flash into attack as soon as Auckland made a mistake. And in their uncanny ability to do that lay in the secret of their victory. Tries for the Maoris were scored by Rogers (2) and P. Smith, 11. Harrison kicking a great goal from a “free” 40 yards out. Auckland’s tries were secured by •Anderson and Dick, both being converted by Neale. IN OTHER CENTRES. MATAMATA CHAMPIONSHIP GAME. WIN FOR'wAftD^LLE. The WarcWUle Football Club practically assured Itself of ' the s Matamata Rugby Union’s senior championship on Saturday by defeating Matamata by 26 points to . s ; Wardvllle now leads by one point and ha., only Illnuera to meet, which club has only won one championship game this season. In view of the heavy representative programme it is not likely this game will bo played. wardvllle were fortunate in winning the toss and thereby gaining first use of a strong wind Their forwards niaved with a rare dash, and with the Matamata defence very uncertain at times five tries, three of which were converted, were scored in the first half. Wardville’s tries were secured by Sullivan, Litchwnrk, Tim Hughes, Hlrd and i Gunn. Saxon convened two and Wilson ■ one. In the second half Matamata show- j ed improvement but could not overcome a . solid defence. Kneebone scored lor Carl- ! soil to convert, and the latter also Kicked a penalty goal. Noel replied with a try lor Wardvllle and Wilson converted, ihe Wardvllle forwards were superior throughout, and among the backs Wilson, the exWaikato winger playing at five-eighths, was outstanding. For wardvllle, Saxon, R. Hughes, WllBon and Sullivan were good in tho backs, and Litclnvark, Ilird, Johns and Munro in the rorwards. For Matamata Utzgerald, liegble, Carlson, Burko arid Gibson played well, but tho team as a whole did not produce Its best form. . Results. —Seniors: wardvillo 2G, Matamata 8. Juniors: Walton 8, Wairere 0; Patetero i , Wardvllle 0; Illnuera 12, Waharoa 0. WAIKATO JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. MORRINSVILLE BEAT HAMILTON. Tho Waikato Junior championship final for the Clarka Cup was decided at Morrinsville on Saturday, when the Morrlnsvlllo juniors beat Hamilton Juniors by 11 Dolrits to 9. The teams were as follows: Hamilton.—McOrall; Collier, Haughey, Harrison; Fraser, Wilcox; Gllllng; Sklennars, Charleston, Slmmtns, Elliott, Robinson, Hughes, Brown, Ryan. Morrinsville. —B. Soanes; R. Davidson, T Donovan, P. Barker; R. Barlow, R. Sollev W. Yardley; A. Herbert, K. Fagan', E. Leeson, R. Molm, S. Watts, Robinson, L. Watt, G. Drabble. Playing with a strong wind In their favour, Hamilton were tho first to attack and were awarded a free kick. McGrall goaied with a nice Kick. Hamilton 3, Morrinsville 0. Using tho wind to advantage the visitors were sooit hack on Morrlnsville’s line. Securing from a llneout in the corner, Elliott dived for a try. Ills Kick at goal failed. Hamilton 0, Morrinsville 0. . ’I Hamilton’s defence was tested soon after the resumption, Collier saving with a great kick which found the line past the halfway mark. Morrinsville, however, were not to he denied and again attacked. From a scrum Yardley whipped the ball out for Barlow to score. Donovan failed with the kirk. Hamilton 0, Morrinsville 3. Tho Hamilton forwards were seen In a promising movement. Elliott was brought back Tor a knock-on with the goal-lino ahead or him. From the resulting scrum Morrinsville were penalised. McGrall again goaied: Hamilton 0, Morrinsville 3. Davidson high punted, and tho Morrinsville forwards bore down on ■ the visitors’ goal, Donovan goaling rrom a penalty: Hamilton 0, Morrinsville 0. Soon after the interval Morrinsville assumed tho aggressive. A high kick over Hamilton’s line was well followed up by Drabble who scored. Donovan converted. Morrinsville 11, Hamilton 9. Morrinsville held tho advantage throughout tho second spell and no further score resulted. Morrlnsvillo 11, Hamilton' 9. Mr Fuller was tho referee.

WAIPA UNION. MATCH "WITH MANIAT’OTO. In an even aiul exciting- match at To \waniutu on Saturday. Manianoto and Watpa drew with t:t points. The halftime score was s to f. in Mauiapotu's lavuu r. Thirds. Old l.toys suPurhs 0. High School 10, To Awarnutu HUNTLY. Junior. 4 .— Huntly High School Old P.oys jo V. WliltiKahu 1; Huntly Peat Orim by default. Primarv school.'. — lauptn Inton neps, o v. The ReM 5.

! FROM ALL CENTRES. ! ™~ j Representative Matches. Otago 11, Southland 6; Canterbury 27, Wairarapa 16; Thames 14, South Auckland 12. J Auckland. I Jubilee Trophy—University 13, GolI lege Rifles 6; Marist 6, Grammar Old j Boys 6; Tecnnieal Old Boys 6, Manuka u 3; Grafton won by default from Ponsonby; Otahuhu S, North Shore 3. Paeroa. I King Counlrv 22, Thames A alley 16. I | Tauranga. I Shalloon Shield (junior)— Ran-gi--1 ailci (challengers) 6, Tauranga (holders) 3. Gilby Gup (seniors) —Matamata 16, Rangataua 16. Dargaville. Costello Shield—lluawai (holders) 0, Southern U. Junior Harding Gup (knock-out) First match: Kaihu Valley 17, Tangowahine 11. Powell Shield Final —Northern Wairoa 49, Mangonui 0. Feeding. Feilding Old Boys 19, Kia Toa 11. Palmerston North. St. Patrick’s 21, Woodville 0; Old Boys 16, Feilding 5. Wellington. Senior A, First Division—Petone 20, Wellington College Old Boys 3; Athletic 16, Poneke 8; Marist Old Boys 16, Eastbourne 10; Hutt 11, Johnsonvillo 3; Wellington 16, Oriental 15. Ashburton. Ashburton 35, Ellesmere 9. New Plymouth. Auckland Grammar 13, New Plymouth High 11; Otago High 22, Christchurch High 16. Wanganui. Wanganui Collegiate School 6, Nelson 3; Christ’s College 14, Wellington 5. Palmerston North. Sacred Heart (Auckland) 0, St. Patrick’s (Silverstream) 0. Masterton. Wellington Primary Schools Tournament —First round: Walrarapa 3, Manawatu 3; Wanganui 8, Wellington 0. SCHOOL FOOTBALL. CATHOLIC COMPETITION. NGARUAWAIIIA AGAIN SUCCESSFUL EIGHT TEAMS COMPETE. On Friday the second annual seven-a-side tournament for competition among the Catholic schools of the Waikato was held at Hayes’ Paddock. Eight teams took part, and an excellent standard of football was displayed. The very handsome cup, presented by Mr R. T. Reid, of Hamilton, was again won by the Ngaruawahia Convent team, which defeated To Aroha Convent in the final, after a fast'and exoitlng contest. The visitors were given lunch In the Marist Hall, where over 100 boys were entertained. The thanks -of all are' I ,due to Mrs P. Kelly, Mrs F. Flynn and their assistants for their generous arrangement of the luncheon, and to all kind supporters who sent along ■contributions. Mr T. Shannon very ably handled the major games. An anonymous donor again presented a set of ties in the school colours to the winners. At the conclusion of the tournament the Rev. Father O’Connor presented the cup to the captain of the winning team, and thanked all who had assisted in making the tournament such an outstanding success. The following arc the principal results: — First round.—Ngaruawahia, 6, defeated Marist A, 3; Te Kuiti, 32, defeated To Aroha B, 0; Frankton, 6, defeated Morrinsville, 0; Te Aroha, 10, defeated Marist B, 0. Second round. —Ngaruawahia, 5, defeated Te Kuiti, 0; Te Aroha A, 13, defeated Frankton, 0.

FinaV —Ngaruawahia Convent, 14, defeated Te Aroha Convent, 6.