DISTRICT SPORT

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 11, Issue 78, 10 September 1947, Page 5

DISTRICT SPORT

RUGBY FOOTBALL SHALFOON SHIELD MATCH The Te Puke forwards proved too good for Rangitaiki in the last challenge for the Shalfoon Memorial .Shield which was played at Matata on Saturday] Te Puke,- the challengers, won 16—3. The Puke kicked off with the sun behind them. Davis fielded and found the line. From the lineout Te Puke secured and carried play into blue territory Davis again saving. From a scrum Te Puke heeled and Anderson made ground for the reds. From a lineout Enoko broke through but Anderson saved with a nice kick. From the lineout Searie sent the ball well downfield but the blues cleared.

A series of lineouts followed, Rangitaiki gaining ground. From a scrum the blues were penalised,’Te Puke clearing .and following through fast. Tukiwako gathered and cleared. From a scrum Te Puke heeled but a fumble spoiled a promising movement.

Blues took the upper hand, Davis securing and starting a movement in which most of the Rangitaiki backs handled. Savage broke, through near the corner and ran behind the posts to score. Davis missed an easy kick.

Rangitaiki 3, Te Puke 0,

A series of lineouts followed the kick off. Play surged up and down the field. When Rangitaiki were penalised near the sideline Anderson attempted to goal but the ball went wide from a good kick. Blue cleared. Later the blue forwards took play to the Te Puke goal line but Te Puke forced.

Te Puke attacked strongly, forcing their way into blue territory. From a 10 yards, scrum Edmonds scored a good try wide out. Anderson attempted to convert but a nice kick fell short. Rangitaiki 3, Te Puke 3. The score stood until half-time. Following the change-over the red forwards were prominent, dominating most the play and receiving good support from the backs. From a scrum Te Puke hooked, Bell beating the defence to send the other backs away. Cameron scored but Anderson failed to convert. Te Puke 6, Rangitaiki 3. From a scrum Te Puke were penalised, Davis taking a shot at goal which, though jn a good position went wide. Davis had suffered a minor injury to his and went back to full. Hawthorne came up to five-eighths. Te Puke had the upper hand and though Rangitaiki were not slow to take advantage of opportunities the better combination told on them. The red forwards broke through and Pattie scored under the posts. Rois converted. Te Puke 11, Rangitaiki ‘3. Searie tried for a field goal but it missed and Rangitaiki forced. Corbett (Te Puke) was injured 1 and was replaced by Ryan. Te Puke kept up the pressure and the blues forced in their own goal again. , . From a forward rush Melton forced between the posts. Rois converted. Te Puke 16, Rangitaiki 3. Rangitaiki pushed hard in the last few minutes and carried play to the red 25. Te Puke cleared and the whistle went for time. Mr Whitehead was referee.

WHAKATANE UNION FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY The following games will be played on Saturday:— Bracken Cup (Senior) Waimana v United at Waimana. Poroporo v Wairaka at Domain, 2.45. Paroa a bye. The result of the senior competition is as follows: — Winners: Paroa. Runners-up: Wairaka. UNITED SENIOR TEAM . Following is the United senior team to play Waimana at Waimana on Saturday. Players are, asked to assemble at the A. and P. shed at 12.30: Boon, Hunt, McGougan, McKenzie, L. Stewart, Kahui, Debreceny, Green, Rolfe, Cassidy, Wilson, Gardiner, Shapley, Butler, Goile. Reserve: Francis. ’ UNITED' JUNIOR TEAM Following is the United junior team to play at Te Puke on Saturday: Mundy, Taylor, Mickell, Armstrong, Edmondson, Carling, Howat, Laloli, Dines, InderJ Skelton, G. Goodall, R. Goodall, Patterson, Quigg, Chadwick, Henderson, Curran, Rutherford. y#

TE TEKO JUNIORS TEAM FOR SATURDAY The following team will represent Te Teko (holders) against. Rotorua Old Boys on Saturday in a challenge match for the Mclntosh Shield:— M. Savage, F. Wetini, T. Tukiwaho, J. Titirahi, L. Briggs, W. Manahi, J. Ferguson, T. Eivers, F. Ilunia, G. Pryor, T. Gardiner, P. Lyons, T. Enoko, W. Anderson, B. Ngaheu, T. Anderson, B. Hunia, J. Whetu, H. Ruru. RIFLE SHOOTING [ WEEKEND RESULTS. The following are the results of a competition shoot held at the Valley Road range over, the weekend. Competition was very keen and a most enjoyable afternoon was spent by all. The sweepstake shoot was won by C. Bathe with H. Brabant second. Competition results were:— Returned Servicemen 519.6; Legion of Frontiersmen 516; Junior Rifle Club 508; Rod and Gun Club' 582. Detailed results were as follows:

RANGITAIKI CLUB SATURDAY’S RESULTS

The Rangitaiki Rifle Club held a practice shoot last Saturday. Conditions were fine but at the 600 yards a fishtail wind was blowing, preventing high scoring. S. Pearse and W. Moore both made 64. The next shoot will be held on Saturday, September 20.

The scores were as follows:- — Name 500yds 600yds Tl.

INDOOR BASKETBALL

DRAW FOR THURSDAY NIGHT The following is the draw for the Indoor Basketball games to be held on Thursday night:— 7 p.m.: Druids v All Golds (men); 7.20: Ladies; 7.35: Gremlins v Bushrangers (men); 7.50: Ladies; 8.15: Druids v Bushrangers (men); 8.40: Ladies; 9 p.m.: Gremlins v All Golds (men).

Returned Servicemen D. Stewart 22 23 45 L. Stewart 25 21 46 C. F. Thomas 23 24 47 B. Norman 20 24 44 M. Stubbs 23 23 46 F. McCallion 17 19 36 E. R. Marryatt 25 24 49 K. Eowson 21 21 42 B. M. Thomas 21 24 45 R. Schou 20 19 39 P. Mayo 19 19 > 38 Total 519.6 Legion of Frontiersmen W. Simons 20 19 39 W. Petty 15 22 37 C. Coates 20 23 43 D. Bunyan 24 22 46 B. Mole 18 16 34 W. Howat ■ 19 22 • 41 C. Bathe 25 24 49 A. Judd 23 21 44 N. Brabant 24 22 46 E. Morice 24 24 48 E. Hunt 25 21 46 Total 516 Junior V. Woods 21 22 43 M. Coates 20 23 43 M. Whittaker • 24 22 46 B. C. Thomas 20 22 42 N. Judd 21 21 42 K. Judd 18 16 34 P. Francis 19 21 40 M. Brown 25 24 49 W. Finucane 16 21 37 A. Bathe. 23 23 46 J. Lou 21 23 44 Total 508 Rod and Gun Club W. Kenyon 19 IS 35 W. Hume 18 25 43 W. Jones 19 19 38 W. Tysson 23 15 -38 W. Arbuckle 24 25 49 W. Mayo 25 20 4^ S. Ker 23 24 47 J. D. Rivett 22 15 37 J. B. Rivett ' 20 .25 45 L. George 21 23 44 G. Pulis 16 17 .33 J. Plamus 13 15 28 Total 482

S. Pearse 31 33_ 64 W. Moore 34 30 64 A. .Moore 34 29 63 R. Baguley 32 30 62 L. Davies 30 31 61 M. McRae 30 31 61 J. Nowland 32 29 61 P. McGillan 32 27 59 V. Green 30 28 58 P. Newton 30 26 56 C. Penny 31 24 55 B. Butler 25 28 53 F. Villis . 20 28 48 E. Kane 18 17 35