NEWTOWN BEAT HUTT.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1747, 12 May 1913, Page 7

NEWTOWN BEAT HUTT.

Had the weather beon at all fine for the Newtown-Hutfc fixture on the Hutt Recreation Ground, the game would havo been a brilliant display. As things were, play was always interesting and full of bright incidents. Tho greasy ball greatly hampered the backs, but 'through all the rain and mud tho rearguards showed cleverness and combination. This feature was particularly noticeable on the Newtown. side, who were strengthened by Russell, a Tecent capture from the Poneka juniofs, erstwhile of I'etone, and halfback for the junior representatives. Hutt also were strengthened with a new halfback—Waga, a Maori from Tarariki. On tho Hutt side, Turnei - , Buckland, and Collett were well above the average, while for Newtown J. Spencer, Cainpbfll, Russell, and Murdoch played brilliant games, especially Spencer and Campbell, who would seem to havo a fair chance of a trip to Australia at the end of the month. From the kick-off Newtown at onco assumed the aggressive, and a passing rush among Russell, Murdoch, George, and Cooper saw the last-named over at tho corner. No goal resulted. 3—o. A penalty to Hutt gave them a chance to attack, but Spencer, Sullivan, and Campbell broko away, and ITutt were forced. Atthis stage Waga (Hutt) retired with an injury to tho hand. Turner, aided by Buckland, set up an attack for Hutt, .and Allen nearly scored. Hack camo Newtown with all their back, going, and a passing rush between ltussell, Spencer, _ Campbell, Georgo and Strickland ended in the lawtnamed scoriiiL' under the posts. Strickland converted. 8-0. . M'Gwrc put Newtown in good position, but Anderson and Turner rushed play back, and M llvrido had a shot at goal, but failed. Hafttime sounded immediately afterwards. The second spell was very fast, and a surprising lot of passing was uon<-', ecu.

sidering tho wet state of the ball, Flay raced up and down-field, with neither side Raining an advantage for long. However, George ended a passing bout by a tricky l uii and a score. 11—0. lllilt's best move of the day took place at this stage, anil after about ten players liad handled tho ball, Buckland dived over. 11—.1. Just before tinio Cooper scored a nice Ivy, which brought tho final score to: Newtown, 14; ll'utt, .). Mr. Brice refereed. JUNIOR. Petone and Hutt played a drawn game, scoring a try cacb. Hobbs scored for Hutt, and llewson for I'etono. Mr. Wright was referee.