Sports and How We Play

Observation Post, Volume 1, Issue 3, 5 June 1942, Page 3

Sports and How We Play

BATTERY RUGBY. 6th. v. 4th; Played Wednesday, 4th 1942. Result; 6th, 9 (three tries); 4th nil .Scorers: . Tries, Haste, Kidd and Doman. ) This was the only ' Battery game played, and the standard of play was higher than has been seen in previous Battery games. : .The first try for 6th was the result of a very good individual effort by Haste. The ' second s came from a scramble on the line,' and the third from an excellent piece of work by the inside backs. v 4th backs were triers all the time but there was a noted lack of team work; too much individualism and occasionally the tackling was too high. The forwards of both teams kept to their guns— least as much as their condition would allow, with 6th shading their opponents, particularly in the, set scrums and line-outs. However, they had a decided weight advantage and 4th forwards deserve full marks for their efforts. Altogether it was an interesting . game. ENGINEERS DEFEATED. Our seniors met the Ginger Boers on a wet ground at Feilding last Saturday and won the bout by 14 points to nil. The game was very tough in the forwards owing to the presence of Mullet, well-known Wellington boxer being _ in the enemy camp. However a few telling blows by Jack Hawkins, our., half, quickly quietened him down. Once again we were fortunate to score about four minutes after the game had begun. Jack Hawkins was'the scorer and Jim Farrell converted. From now on .'.the game became very 7 willing, but our backs were not handling well at all. Before half-time Alan Wright scared an unconverted try. Half-time spell was used to work a swift one and when the Ginger Beers kicked off we received and every player handled for McCliskie to score under . the posts, 11—0. Ross Wright our place kick was on week leave —and how we missed him. Curly Martin scored a great try from, an opening by Wally Blandford ending up first under the posts. A good hard game and all were quite pleased with the result —O. , HOCKEY. Our, 2nd Field team played its first competition game on Saturday against Broadway, a civilian team. The boys played a good game seeing they have never played together,, before. It was a treat to watch the'combination of passing rushes leading to a scoring movement. Our .worthy secretary (Gnr. Searle) was the main sphere of attack but ,we think he was inspired by a very charming young lady. Still, she can come every day if he plays like he did on Saturday. The score was 9— o. The scorers were: Gnr. Searle 5, Gnr. Congreve 2, Gnr. Lust 2. Keep it up fellows, and show the footballers the way home. Our 2nd. Field Regimental football second'five-eighths was so cold after his game of “hunt and miss’’ the ball that he had to keep warm between two fur coats in the eveningand, ah, not bad .either! v . 1

■ RUGBY JOTTINGS. What was wrong with our team on ; Saturday? .Was it Rex, new jerseys, or just the occasion? / The value of a good goal-kicker was < demonstrated on comparison of last Saturday’s game with Monday’s. While on Saturday no goals were kicked, on 1 Monday all our points came from Mr. Ross Wright’s boot. Congrats. I ■j What was the cause of the alleged 1 teeth-marks on the face of a Taranaki j forward? Was it one of our forwards I or was Rex in for his bit? Wake up barrackers! The show put up on Monday was disappointing. Apart , from a few stalwarts who carried on valiantly, the effort was poor. Perhaps some of the sergeants were keener on looking after girl friends. Congratulations to our half-back for his solid and courageous game; he is not frightened of anything on two legs but why 7 did he object to leading Rex on to the field? The result of the game was in no way 7 a reflection on the leadership of our captain, Alan Wright. Our vice-captain, Bdr. McClis.key also played -his part well.

TARANAKI v.[ ARTILLERY This match was the main football event on the King’s 'Birthday holiday in Palmerston North, and resulted in a win for Taranaki, 9 —6. The game was remarkable in the fact that’ although 15 points were scored, neither line was crossedall the points coming from penalties. This would suggest that more „'. notice should . be taken of infringements. On the day, we must admit that Taranaki deserved their win. While our forwards worked very hard and ! gave quite a good, account of them.selves, our backs ■were not up to their . usual standard. In attack they lacked “punch’’ and it was only excellent I backing-up and cover defence that pre- | vented our line from being crossed on more than one occasion. . ‘ Howe' while we congratulate 'lara- ; naki on their win, we feel that in a return match our team will be capable of a much better display. j [ AMERICAN BASKETBALL. j i The Marmons continued there win- , ning way last week in defeating the I Spitfires by —4 a fast and good game, the scorers being Gunner Gibson 2, Gunner Staples 2, Sports Officer 17. During the week-end another y win' against Swim Club, a good team, but the Marmons showing great speed and good shooting ability proved too good, the score being 15—6. Scorers, Gunner Staples 1, Gunner Neilson 8, Sports Officer 6. - Keep it up boys the 2nd. Field are proud of you. »