RUGBY

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2583, 4 October 1915, Page 9

RUGBY

TRENTHAM DEFEAT 'ATHLETIC. A Rugby team from ths Trentliam Military Camp appeared at Athletic Park on Saturday to try conclusions with tlio season's senior championship winners, Athletic. Though not at full strength, the Athletic team was nevertheless a good one, and it was rather a surprise that tho Trentlianr representatives should liave won by 11 points to 10. In tho first half Athletic led by 6 points to 3. Soon after resuming, the soldiers took the lead by 8 points to G, but a potted goal placed Athletic in front again by 2 points. Finally a penalty goal gave tho Trentham team a lead of a point,_ and, though hard pressed until the finish,, they maintained this advantage. For tie winners, Wilkinson scored a try, and Stubbs converted tins and kicked two penalty goals as well. The Athletic score consisted of an unconverted try by Blackmore, a penalty goal by S. Wilson, and a potted goal by Church. Mr. J. Jones was referee.' '

Sixth-Class Championship. In tho final for the Sixth-class JUigby championship, Poneko defeated Petnne by 10! points to 6. Bailey and Walker scored, Pitt converting in each case for the visitors, and for Petone, Grinstead .crossed the Poneko' line, and Nicholls landed a penalty goal. Mr. L. Simpson was referee. .

ASSOCIATION

The final for tlie Henderson Cup (Third .Division) resulted, in. a win for Y.M.C.A. by. three goals, scored by M'Dougal, Thomas, and Paton, to Brooklyn's one goal scored by Keeble.. ) The Fourth Division Cup firial result|c(] in a win for I'.M.C.A. by a goal to nil over Marist. • Ono of - the latterteam's full-backs miskicjced.and put tlie ball through his own goal.