SPORTS EDITION

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20260, 31 July 1937, Page 6

SPORTS EDITION

SPRINGBOKS M. TARANAKI. (Continued from Page 8.) SECOND SPELL. South Africa attacked on resumption and It was not long before they increased their lead. Bester intercepting to score a comparatively easy try. The kick failed. South Africa was gaining possession from the majority of scrums and the game was mainly confined to the forards The visitors’ next points came from a spectacular movement Initiated by Babrow, Williams fending ett Collins to cross at the corner. Brand’s attempt failed. immediately after kicking off Taranaki broke through, Brown transferring to Sullivan, who carried on to pass to Smith, who opened the home account. The kick, from a difficult angle, failed. Springboks 12, Taranaki 3. With fifteen minutes to go South Africa was awarded a free kick and Turner had an unsuccessful essay at goal. The home backs then took a hand and Sullivan, with Hunter and Wetton in support, transferred play to the African twenty-fivfe. Taranaki was awarded a free-kick right in front of the posts but the attempt was wide. The venue of play was changed In a hash when, as Taraanki was battling away at the Springboks’ line, Turner brilliantly intercepted to score an easy try. Springboks 17, Taranaki 3. The end came with no alteration to the score:—

Springboks 17 Taranaki 3 NOTES ON GAME. There was a crescendo of cheers as the Springboks kicked off, which rose Wetton and centred under the goal, a free kick prevented a score. The Springboks kicked to the line a dozen times in a few minutes, the referee was having trouble with the scrum, the Springboks using a variety of methods, other than hooking, to ket the ball. Taranaki’s moment came as Sullivan now at second five-eighths swerved and sidestepped through, sending Smith over at the corner. It was a remarkable run. They nearly scored again as Sullivan centred and the bounce beat Brand. Smith caught it at top speed but was pulled down a yard from the line. In ability, except to see openings, Taranaki was in no way inferior. Indeed they had a slight territorial advantage in the second spell. The home forwards played a great game, though their work as a pack was not as good as the Springboks, who came through in a solid body, led by Bastard, vail der Berg and Nel. ODowda, Fowler and McClenaghan played great football, and Turner was the best attacking back on the field, closely followed by Williams. Sullivan was the outstanding Taranaki back. Thcro were one or two tense moments in the. game and the referee stopped the play and lectured the Springboks. The crowd booed particularly when 'Richards was knocked down • with a blow. Hamilton: Frankton 10, Technical 6; Old Boys 28. Cambridge Blues 0. Cambridge: Taupiri 8, Cambridge Stars 3. Morrinsville: Findlay Cup: IVlorrinsville 23, Matamata 6. *Te Awamutu: To Awamutu 13, Rovers 0. Juniors: Clark Cup: Waipa 16, Hamilton 14. Auckland: Otahuhu 15, Ponsonby 6; Mansi 20, College Rifles 12; Varsity 16, Tech. Old Boys 6. RANFURLY SHIELD. Otago lost the Ranfurly Shiold to Southland in the first challenge of the season by 12 points to 7, before THE LEAGUE GAME. Auckland: Mt. Albert 20, Ponsonby O; Newton 24, North Shore 15; Manukau 11, Richmond 11; Marist 15, City 5. ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. Hamilton: Huntly Starr 4, Rovers 2. Auckland: Abels 5, Ponsonby 4; Shore 4, Comrades 0. HOCKEY RESULTS. Auckland: New Zealand Challenge Shield: Auckland (holders) 1, Wellington 1. CHRISTCHURCH HUNT, Homeby Steeplechase: B—6 Cock o’ the North, 1; I—l Nocturnus, 2; 2—3 Streamline, 3. Scr.: Manawatu. Camla Handicap.—B—7 Wine Card, 1; I—2 Counterfiight, 2; 12—12 Delium, 3. Scr.: Palmyra. Longbeach Hurdles.— I—l—Collision, 1; 2—2—Journet, 2; 3—3— High Quality 3. Scr. Golden Lap, rtedolcnt, Red Sun, Cottingham. Brabazen Handicap: 4-5 Dictate, 1; 1-1 Concert Pitch, 2: 7-10 Shy. 3Scr.: Trench Flight, Pelmet. Kennells Handicap: 3-2 Cape Garbo, 1; 2-3 Sir Hugh. 2: 13-12 Roy Bun, 3. All started. GISBORNE RACES. To Hapara Hack Steeples.—2 Kahunoke, 1: 1 Platter. 2: 7 Royal Toast, 3. All started. Hack Cup 4 Ruinette, 1: 2 Skyway, 2; 1 Haile Boy. 3. Scr.: Mon Ace, Perfect Lady, Roya' Mistake. Turanganui Handicap: 2 May Song, 1; 1 Golden Blonde, 2; 3 Perfect Lady. 3. The only starters. I De Friend, 2; 2 Mata Hari. and 5 Hunting Mars, dead-heat. 3. Scr.: May Song. Paul Robeson. BADMINTON In the Wisdcn Cup badminton match, played in Hamilton this afternoon. wero leading Auckland (holders) by A GREAT WIN time in the ram at Rugby Park last Wednesday. There were many, howbought a Meltzer Overcoat now selling at a reduction of One Pound at 167 Victoria Street",