SATURDAY’S SPORT

Evening Star, Issue 22443, 14 September 1936, Page 4

SATURDAY’S SPORT

N. Z. Wins Test and Cup Australia Overwhelmed Christchurch Retains Payne Trophy By an overwhelming victory by 38 to 13 New Zealand defeated the Australians in the second test match at Carisbrook and won the handsome cup presented by Lord Bledisloe for competition between the two countries. It was a grand game of Rugby, brimful of excitement from beginning to end, and the big crowd of about 27,000 spectators who watched the play were aroused to a high pitch of enthusiasm. 'On the play of the day New Zealand was definitely the better side and well deserved the win by such a wide margin—a margin,' in fact, which is seldom recorded in an international match. The weather was beautifully fine and the ground in excellent order. After,being down,at half-time by 11 to 13, the All Blacks emerged victors by 38 to 13, the Australians failing to increase their total in the second half. The first spell, in fact, was evenly contested, with a margin in favour, if anything, of the Australians, but in the second spell the game assumed a different aspect, the All Blacks, forwards and backs, combining as a team to fairly overwhelm the opposition, who were given few chances of scoring. It was a surprising change in a match of international status.

SILLIES BRILLIANT In the New Zealand backs -there were undoubtedly some players who showed brilliance, and among these the Otago live-eighth. Gillies, ranked high. It Was his spirited straight dashes, in fact, that made the , way for three of . the tries in the second spell, and it was his sound tackling that brought up many of the Australian onslaughts in the first half. Sadler showed himself to be a halfhack of undoubted class, but _ Griffiths was at. times too uncertain in attack in the l second five-eighth position, though his tackling was sound. In Mitchell the AH Blacks had a centre of line calibre, some of his strong and straight running playing havoc with the Austrfalian defence. The wingers, ■Watt and Hart, both proved themselves to be in the first flight. Hart scored one glorious try by sheer speed, and Watt demonstrated his cleverness and initiative by getting up after being thrown'down and dribbling over for a try—a . piece of quick thinking, which earned him well-deserved applause. As- .the last line of; defence, Pollock lived Tight up to all the good reports that preceded him. In tho New Zealand) forwards Reid, King, and Wells were outstanding right through the .game, the first-named in particular being always on tfi« ball. In the first half half tho pack was inclined to straggle, but in the second half they were 100 per cent, better, playing then as a pack. Ihe tralian forwards used their weight to effect in the first half, and kept the New Zealanders subdued. But in the second half the All Blacks were irresistible and swept through the opposition time after time, besides winning a larger share of possession from the line-outs and scrums than earlier , In the game. , , In tho first half the Australian backs, getting more of the ball, were always dangerous, throwing it about freely at all angles. . Gibbons was a tower of strength to his side, and M'Lauchlin performed well in the first spell. He did not return to the field for the second half, and was undoubtedly greatly missed with bis fast breaks. M‘Lean proved himself a fine wing-three-quarter, but did nob get too many really good chances. Storey,' who had been out of the side through injuries, did some good things, but was inclined to be somewhat uncertain. It was in the second spell that the Australian forwards failed to reproduce the spirited dash which they showed in the first half. Always, however, the hooking of Bonis was a feature, and in the lineouts Bridle and Hodgson, were really outstanding, while both were always dangerous in the loose. Walden, the Australian skipper, played a good solid game, and led the pack well. All round, however, the pack was outclassed in the second half.

THE TEAMS NEW ZEALAND. Full-back, H. R. Pollock (Wellington) 10.0. Three-quarters.—G. F. Hart (Canterbury) 11.7, N. Mitchell (Southland) 13.3, j. M. Watt (Otago) 12.6. Five-eighths.—J. L. Griffiths (Wellington) 10.5, captain; C. C. Gillies (Otago) 11.7. ' Half-back, B. S. Sadler (Wellington) 10.0. Forwards. E. Jackson (Hawke’s Bay) 14.0, W. E. Hadley (Auckland) 13.2, D. Dalton (Auckland) 14.0, J. Wells (Wellington) 14.0, R. R. King (West Coast) 14.4, S. T. ' Reid (Hawke’s Bay) 14.13, R. Ward (Southland) 13.9, J. G. Rankin (Canterbury) 13.0. Reserves. Backs: B. A. Killeeen (Auckland), J. Sullivan (Taranaki). Forwards: F. Vorrath (Otago), F. Green (Otago). AUSTRALIA. Full-back, K. P. Storey 12.5. Three-quarters. W. M'Laughlin 11.0, A. D. M'Lean 12.6, R. Rankin 12.10, J. D. Kelaher 11.2. Five-eighth, L. S. Lewis 11.6. Half-back, E. Gibbons 10.4. Forwards.—R. J. Walden (captain) 14.6, E. T. Bonis 13.8, J. H. Malone 13.10, F. E. Hutchinson 14.4, W. G. S. White 16.0, O. L. Bridle 13.7, R. L. F. Kelly 14.3, A. J. Hodgson 14.4. 'Reserves. —Backs: R. W. Don 12.8, j. D. Hammond 11.4, B. Egan 12.7, Forwards: A. H. Stone 13.10, K. M. Ramsay 14.7, K. S. Windon 13.0. FIRST SPELL The opposing captains shook hands aS a sporting gesture, and New Zealand kicked off against the sun. Pollock at first fumbled the return by Australia, but later recovered to find touch. From the first exchange the Australian backs opened out in bright passing to invade New Zealand territory, the defence holding. Sadler sent his backs away from the next serum, all handling well except Mitchell, who sent a poor pass to Watt, the ball going to touch in the ensuing scramble. New Zealand secured frdm another scrum, and Gillies sent a deep kick through, Storey fielding well and returning to midfield. _ Pollock cleverly fielded a kick from Lewis to put New Zealand in a favourable position, but a dash by the Australian forwards, with Bridle in the van, sent the All Blacks back. For the first five minutes play had been particularly fast. Off-side by Australia gave New Zealand a penalty, which was booted to touch at the twenty-five. A characteristically fast dash by the visitors allowed them to orcak away, and they carried the game on to near the New Zealand line, Bridle and Hutchinson combining in a movement which was brought up by Mitchell in the nick of time. From a throw-in near the corner Gibbons attempted to send his backs away, but his. pass to Lewis went astray. So far the Australian forwards were more than holding their own and getting a larger share of the bail. Sadler tried to break away from the scrum on his own, but he was brought up promptly by a good tackle. Further fine passing by the Australian backs had New Zealand on the defensive, M'Laughlin and Keleher going deep in a bright bout of passing. Pollock. picked up smartly and found touch. A minute later, in the face of another Australian rush, he fielded cleverly and ran up to halfway to start a movement, in which King came up fast to join, and which was held up at the Australian twenty-five. The nest movement to enthuse the crowd was a brilliant I break - away by Bridle from a lineout, this player running from beyond halfway and, when faced by Pollock, kicking. The hall unluckily rolled into touch near the corner, bub from the throw-in the Australian backs swung into action again. The passing miscarried, but right in front of the posts M'Laughlin snapped up cleverly to dash over for a good try. Rankin converted. Australia ■ 5 New Zealand 0 HOT ATTACKS. Following this reverse the New Zealand forwards set up a series of warm attacks, and from a scrum at the twenly-five Sadler smartly fed his

backs. Griffiths was slow in getting the ball away to Mitchell, who nevertheless made a splendid attempt to cut through, being held up only syds from the line. A series of scrums followed, and when Australia were penalised Pollock was successful with the kick. Australia .... ... ... ... •> New Zealand ... 5 At a great pace the Austi'alians returned to the attack, M‘Laughlan putting in a fine run to send to M‘Lean, who was held up right at the corner. bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb CAPTAINS’ COMMENT R. T. .Walden, the Wallabies’ captain, at the conclusion of the game, said he did not think any team could have beaten New Zealand in the second half of the match, and he congratu- ■ lated the _ All Blacks’ captain on their win. J. Griffiths, the New Zealand skipper, said that the first half was fairly even, and he was glad that in the second spell they were able to get home. [aig[¥ll¥li«!l¥ir51151[51f»||¥lBBBBBBBBBI From the throw-in New Zealand cleared to the twenty-five, but an infringement by the All Black forwards gave Australia a penalty. Rankin kicked a goal. Australia '. ... 8 New Zealand •! Storey returned the New Zealand kick-off to touch at halfway, and from a scrum Sadler, Gillies, and Watt figured in a pretty bont of passing, which ended in the Otago winger, after a spirited dash, being forced into touch just beyond the twenty-five. The Australian pack cleared play to midfield, where M‘Lean was seen in a bright dash before being thrown out. Dalton and Jackson led the New Zealand forwards th© other way, Storey pulling them up in fine style. W hen Sadler sent his backs away again, Giliiies unsuccessfully attempted to u pot/’ Australia forcing. In- o* hash, the swept tho other way, M'Lean and Walden taking play deep into New Zealand territory, and Pollock forcing when the ball went over the line. A FINE TRY. Territorially Australia, with 25 minutes of the game gone, had had the advantage. Gibbons broke through cleverly and kicked to Pollock, who cleared in masterly style, the ball beating Storey to go to touch just past the Australian twenty-five. From the throw-in Sadler let the ball out to his backs, but Griffiths, in attempting to go through on his own, went down on a mass of defenders. A minute later Watt showed up in a splendid run down the touch line, with little room in which to work, and was thrown into touch. Rankin (New Zealand) opened up the game again, Watt putting in another splendid dash before being stopped right at the corner flag. Several scrums followed. From one of these fcadler was held up in attempting to force his way over. Next time he let the ball out excellent handling ended in its going to Mitchell, who ran strongly and flung himself over for a splendid try as an opponent grasped his legs. Pollock covertecl. New Zealand 8 Australia 8 AUSSIES REASSUME LEAD. Fortune fluctuated, however, and a minute later too Australians had the load again. When New Zealand got tho ball from a scrum, just past their own twentyfive, Bridle came in quickly to intercept the passing movement. Running up to Pollock, he kicked the ball along the ground and followed through to beat the New Zealand fullback to score a good try. Rankin converted. Australia Id New Zealand 8 New Zealand attacked grimly, Hadley leading the New Zealand forwards to Australian territory. The New Zealand backs had several chances, and Griffiths went not far from success, but generally tho handling was not good. Good handling by the Australian backs, who came into a New Zealand movement, carried play the other way. Gillies nipped a promising movement in the bud) by upsetting Lewis with the ball. All round the Australian forwards had so far won the honours, their work on the line-outs in feeding their backs being very effective. Play went on at a fast pace, and at th© Australian twenty-five _ tho New Zealand backs came into action, Gillies cutting in brilliantly to pave the way HIS EIGHTEENTH TEST E. T. BONiS'S FINE RECORD When Eddie Bonis, the famous Queensland hooker, took the field this afternoon for the second Rugby test between Australia and New Zealand he was engaging in his eighteenth Rugby test for Australia. Since the Australian Rugby team was re-established in 1929 Eddie Bonis has played in every test. ♦j. -h *l* *f* for a good try by Hart, whose pace carried him over past Kclaher. Pollock’s kick was unsuccessful. Australia LI New Zealand 11 Pollock fielded the ball in the face of an Australian rush after the übiquitous Bridle had broken through, and threw out to Watt, who put in a clearing kick. Play was in mid-field when half-time was called with the score; — Australia 13 Now Zealand H

SECOND SPELL The kick-off landed in touch, and the players were recalled for- a scrum. Bridle being caught off-side. Pollock just failed to find touch, hut the All Black forwards came up fast to the twentyfive, and the ball went out. Walden broke through to halfway, where the Australian forwards used their weight to advantage in the scrums, which they continued to dominate. Gillies broke into Austrajian passing, and made a good burst, which was checked by R. Rankin. The pace had slackened a little, and when Sadler sent the backs away Griffiths was caught in possession, and Storey cleared outside the twenty-five, M'Lean coming up fast and putting in a kick which went into touch at the New Zealand twentyfive. Wells was playing with plenty of dash in the New Zealand pack, and ho headed a rush beyond halfway. Mishandling by the Green backs letting the New Zealand forwards through to the twenty-five. Sadler was getting the ball away to Gillies, but the All Blacks were driven back to halfway by a good kick by Storey, who found touch. With Hodgson and Bridle conspicuous, the Australians still showed to advantage in the line-outs, but Dalton headed a New Zealand loose rush inside Australian territory, where mishandling by the New Zealand backs prevented passing from materialising. Lewis endeavoured to clear, and Pollock fielded the kick, unsuccesfsully attempting a pot at goal. . The Australian backs flashed into action again, and M'Lean made a good run along the flank before being forced into touch at the twentyfive. After fumbling a clearing kick, Pollock recovered well, and put in a kick which M'Lean gathered, a long kick putting the Australians in an attacking position. Sadler was caught with the ball, but Reid and King came through to halfway in solid rucking. ALL BLACKS TAKE LEAD. The Australian backs were throwing the ball about freely, and often looked dangerous, though the New Zealand tackling was always solid. At this stage, however, the New Zealand forwards were playing better together, and a good rush took play to the visitors’ twenty-five. Several times Storey was called upon to save, and fielding the ball cleanly ho found touch at halfway. When New Zealand came through again Storey failed to gather the ball and speculated, Hart coming up fast, ' snapping up smartly and going across for a gdod try behind the posts. Pollock converted neatly. New Zealand ... 16 Australia ... 13 The Australian forwards rushed Elay to the All 1 a c ks’ twentyfive, and from_ a line-out Gibbons obtained possession and sent to Lewis, who cut through, but was tackled, Dalton leading a New Zealand rush to near the Australians’ twenty-five. The Greens shifted play to the other end, Gibbons and Hodgson combining in some close passing. With the Australian forwards coming through Gillies stopped a rush in good style. RATTLING ON THE POINTS. Once again the scene of play shifted quickly, and Gillies broke through, Wells and Reid carrying on for the last-named to score. Pollock failed to convert from the side-line. New Zealand 19 Australia 13 WATT’S FINE TRY. Only a moment later Watt made a run from near halfway, and, collared by Storey near the line, he got up and dribbled over to score a fine try. Pollock failed to convert. New Zealand 22 Australia 13 The All Blacks were now playing over their opponents, and Mitchell and Wells broke through to the twentyfive, with Rankin in attendance. The Australians returned play to- halfway, and Richards, who had replaced M'Laughlin, was caught with the ball, Ward leading the All Black forwards to the Australian twenty-five. A CLOSE CALL. The visitors shifted play back to halfway again and Kelaher secured, made a good run, and kicked over the fullback’s head, Griffiths getting back in time to force. Bridle led the Greens in another sally inside New Zealand’s twenty-five, where Hart was caught with the ball, Reid and Dalton being in the van of a New Zealand forward rush to the Australians’ twenty-five. Reid wivs playing a fine game, both in the tight and loose. From a scrum inside the twenty-five Now Zealand heeled, and Sadler sent the ball to Rankin, who dodged his way through to score a good try. Pollock failed. New Zealand ... ... ... 25 Australia 13 WALLABIES’ FORWARDS TIRING. Thr Australians launched a counterattack, but some of their forwards were now. beginning to straggle. The ball came to Storey, who endeavoured to clear, and Watt fielded the ball at halfway, put in a good run, and passed to Mitchell, who bent several men and throw himself across the line for his second try. Pollock again failed to convert. New Zealand 28 Australia 13 The New Zealanders were now always dangerous, and Gillies made a fine break through, being well supported by Reid, who was collared, the Australians returning to halfway. NEW ZEALAND FORWARDS’ DASH, Although well beaten, the Australians were still endeavouring to throw the ball about, but the dashing loose rushes of the New Zealand forwards frequently had them in trouble. Gillies picked up in midfield and made a fine opening for Sadler, J. G. Rankin receiving from the half-back to score another try in a handy position. Pollock converted. Now Zealand 33 Australia 13

GILLIES PROMINENT. The All Blacks came back again, but Kelaher made a good run along the flank beyond halfway. Gibbous sent the Australian backs away in passing, which gained little ground, and Gillies and Sadler indulged in passing which went to near Australia’s twenty-five, New Zealand passing broke down at Griffiths, who was caught in possession, and Wells dribbled through inside Australia’s twenty-five, Storey being close pressed to find touch. REID AGAIN. From loose play about 20yds out, the übiquitous Reid picked up and burst through to score, Pollock converting. New Zealand ... ' 38 Australia 13 Watt and Griffiths were in a bout of passing, the All Black captain putting in a centring kick and Wells endeavouring to force his way over, a dangerous situation for Australia being relieved when Gibbons found touch. Reid again figured in a loose rush, Storey (kicking the ball over the dead-ball line in a successful attempt to avert danger. The All Blacks maintained the pressure, and had the Australians hemmed inside their twenty-five when the final whistle sounded with the scores:— New Zealand 38 Australia ... 13 Mr H. J. M'Kenzie (Wairarapa) was the referee. CURTAIN-RAISER WIN FOR PIRATES A curtain-raiser was played at noon between Pirates fourth grade team and a Clutha side. Pirates winning by 22 points to 10. PAYNE TROPHY MATCH SOUTHERN AND SUNNYSIDE DRAW SCORE OF 14—ALL A well-contested game for the Payne Trophy was seen at Garisbrook prior to the test match, between the premier club teams of Dunedin and of Christchurch, Southern and Sunnyside respectively, and the issue was always in doubt. A drawn game, 14 all, was a fair indication of the merits of the respective sides. In the first spell Southern had a decided advantage territorially, but could not combine well enough to score against the good defence of the visitors. At - half-time Southern led by 8 to 5. In the early part of the second spell Sunnyside showed considerably more dash and drew ahead by 11-8. Then Southern evened the score again, but a penalty goal again gave Sunnyside the lead by 14 to 11. In the latter stages of the second half Southern were again in the ascendancy, and a try brought the scores level again to 14 all, with seven minutes to play. Again in the final stages Southern attacked strongly, but could not cross the lino. The teams were : —Sunnyside.— Full-back.—R. A. Fulton 13.6. Three-quarters. —W. H. Oliver 10.9, W. Greer 13.0, R. Shinnery 12.10. Five-eighths.—P. A. Hart 13.2, L. Morgan 12.7. Half-back. —R. J. Masters 10.8. Forwards. —G. Newton 15.4, R. Burke 12.10, H. M‘Leod 12.0, L. A. Mahoney 13.10, W. F. Ellis 14.0, C. Pablocheque 14.6, G. J. Howell 14.0, and J. Rutland 13.0. —Southern.— Full-back. —E. Bolton 10.0. Three-quarters.—B. Tapley 12.10, A. Eckhold 10.10, W. A. Black 13.0. Five-eighths.—A. Churchill 10.9, D. Trevathan 12.9. Half-back. —H. Simon 11.0. Forwards. —R. Edwards 11.9, R. huJlerton 10.13, C. Qnaid 13.7, L. 1J ill 13.3, C. Moreland 13.2, R. Neiper 11.0, L. Niven 13.0, and J. Hore 12.9. FIRST SPELL Trevathan put Southern in a good position almost immediately following the kick-off after a good break through by Edwards. The Dunedin team’s forwords pressed to near the visitors’ line and Trevathan, getting the ball from Simon, unsuceesstully attempted a pot. Burke led the Sunnyside forwards the other way, but Southern held up the attack at the twenty-five. Southern forwards, mainly through a dash by Edwards, went the other way, but when the backs opened out Eckhold was caught in possession. The Canterbury side” came away in a passing bout from a scrum, but Chinnery fell over after a good break through. Southern kept on the offensive, and when Simon put in a high kick near the lino Churchill ivas there first to beat opponents to score. Trevathan converted. Southern ... Sunnyside 0 Bright, open play followed, with Southern doing the bulk of the attack, A rush led by Pablecheque was well stopped bv Block, who found touch bevond halfway. Fullarton was prominent in a Southern rush, which went deep. Southern were getting most of the ball, but, though the backs handled well, they found the opposing tackling fairly sound. Territorially Southern were having the advantage, and when Trevathan sent a penalty to touch beyond the twenty-live they were in a striking position. Mishandling by Southern backs allowed Sunnyside to clear temporarily, but the ball camo again to 'Trevathan, who unsuccessfully attempted to pot. Twice Sunnyside forced in the next few minutes, when the ball was kicked over the line. A good dash by Hart was mainly responsible for sending Southern back to their own territory, and Greer put on

throe points for his side with a splendid penalty goal from about 40 yards out. Southern 5 Sunnyside 3 Simon went through from a line-out following the kick-off, and when Masters secured from a ruck he was caught in a mass of players in the tight. A free kick to Southern was taken by Trcvathan from three yards inside halfway, but it fell short, and Fulton cleared, Southern returning to the attack, and Tapley making a run inside Sunnysido’s twenty-five. A passing bout by the visitors from their own twenty-five looked dangerous, Black failing to stop Chinnery, but Churchill got there in time to upset him with a good tackle. T erritorially Southern still held ■ the advantage, Sunnyside being mostly on the defensive. Sunnyside’s heavier forwards were holding the Southern pack, who were full of dash. Trevathan missed another attempted pot when the ball came out to the backs, and Sunnyside forced when Bolton kicked the ball over the line. Halftime was called with play in Sunnyside territory. Half-time score : Southern ... 5 Sunnyside 3 SECOND SPELL In the second half Bolton came to second live-eighth, Churchill went to , and Eckhold dropped back to lull-back. Horo led a Southern forward rush to Sminysido’a twenty-five soon alter the resumption, and after the Sunnyside passing broke down. Simon whipped the ball out, and Bolton made a good burst inside the visitors’ twenty-five. A free kick to Southern saw Trevathan kick a good goal. Southern 8 Sunnyside 3 The Southern forwards took play to halfway, where Blasters gained possession and sent out to Green, who handed on to Oliver. The latter made a good run, but lost the ball over the line, Moran coming up fast to fall on the ball tor a try—a fine movement. Oliver converted from a bandy position. Southern 8 Sunnyside 8 Sunnyside renewed their efforts now in an attempt to regain the lead, and Burke, who was playing a fine game in the visitors’ pack, was at the head of a loose rush with M‘Leod. Trevathan stopping it. Back came the Sunnyside forwards, and from a free kick for offside play Oliver failed to goal, Trevathan sending the Southern backs away to halfway, where Black went into touch. Sunnyside were playing with far more dash than Southern at this stage, and with the forwards going well they set up a hot offensive. Hartland secured possession from a line-out just outside the twenty-five, boat several men, and sold a “ dummy to Kckhold, going across for a try. Oliver failed to convert. Sunnyside If Southern 8 Sunnyside were showing superiority on the line-outs, and were coming through fast, Vablochcqnc being in the van on several occasions. Bolton was doing a lot of valuable saving work, and lie shifted play to Sininyside s twenty-live with a" long kick, Here

carrying on at the head of a loose rush. Simon endeavoured to get his backs going, and Trevathan endeavoured to force his way through. He was pulled down near the line, and from the ensuing scramble Neiper picked up and ran across for a try. Trevathan failed to convert. Southern 11 Sunnyside 11 Southern maintained the pressure, and picking up near halfway Black made a good run to the twenty-five before being brought down. Sunnyside continued to dominate the scrums, and passing went to Oliver, who punted through, Quaid-getting back to save inside the twenty-five. Sunnyside were awarded a penalty for a scrum infringement, and from 45yds out Greer kicked a great goal. Sunnyside 14 Southern 11 Southern forwards took play right to the Sunyside line, Fulton getting Tiis side out of trouble with a good Trick to the touch. The Southern backs were not functioning particularly well when the ball did come their way, and mishandling was frequent. Edwards broke through inside the visitors’ twenty-five with the ball at his feet, Fulton stopping the rush in good style. He received a knock and went off, being replaced by Bisflan, who went to centre, Greer going to fullback. Southern made desperate attempts to draw level, and the passing reached Bolton, who missed narrowly’ with a pot at goal, Churchill and Black following fast in a race for the ball, which went out touch-in-gonl. The Southern forwards came back in a great rush, and, working the blind side nicely, Simon sent to Trevathan, Tapley finishing off with a good burst to score wide. Trevathan missed with the kick. Southern ... ... 14 Sunnyside 14 Sunnyside passing was checked following the kick-off, and an exchange of kicks ended in Bolton coming up fast and putting Southern on. attack. The Sunnyside forwards rallied and made a sortie to Southern’s twentyfive, Fullerton heading a Southern rush back to halfway. Hart put in a good run but was tackled a few yards from the twenty-five. Trevathan made a strong run, but Neiper overran a pass at halfway. The Southern forwards indulged in close passing which broke down, and Hart punted through inside Southern’s twenty-five, where Eckhold gathered and instead of finding touch foolishly threw a bad pass to Tapley, who slipped as he was getting under way, Bolton coming to the rescue to avert trouble. The Sunnyside forwards set up an attack, but Southern . took play to the other twenty-five, an exchange of kicks ending at Southern’s twenty-five. The game ended; — Southern 14 Sunnyside ... ... . 14 Mr N. Tilley was the referee.

ONE-POINT WIN IKAHAWATH SEATS HAWKE'S SAY ■ [Per United Press Association.] PALMERSTON NORTH, Sept. 12. Bright, open football prevailed in thw .Hawke’s Bay-Manawatu match. Th* weather was fine, but overcast, with * fairly strong wind. Bay scored first points in a _ fine passing rush by Clothier, Robins, and Johnston, the last-named scoring. Manawatu equalised with a penalty by Powell. Exeter and Miller thrilled the crowd with in-and-out passing, but a forward pass spoiled the effort. Clothier “ dummied ” past Buick and passed to Rolls, who went across after a long run. Bradley goaled. Manawatu lost several opportunities through faulty handling by the backs. They pressed the visitors strongly for some time, and eventually Nicol picked up in the loose, and, after beating several men, passed to Waugh, who scored. The kick failed. There was no further score when half-time sounded: Hawke’s Bay ... 8 Manawatu 6 Manawatu scored in the first few minutes of the second half, Waugh passig to Thurston, who went through, Findlay finishing. The kick missed. O’Brien was prominent in a run to the line, but an infringement halted the movement. Hutchinson was unlucky with a field goal. Waugh swerved his way through to Bay territory, and from the resulting play Fletcher passed to Waugh, who scored. The kick failed. The Bay forwards moved downfield, and from a scrum on the line Clothier wriggled through and wired. The kick was fruitless. Manawatu were nor playing with great dash, and having th* better of the game. Thurston broke away and passed to Waugh, who was pushed >.oufc yards from the line._ There was no further score, a bright, apeotaouia* game ending: Manawatu ... 13 Hawke’s Bay ... ... ... 11 THREE POINT MARGIN WANGANUI’S LAST-MINUTE Will [Per United Press Association.] GISBORNE, September 12. In brilliant sunshine and cahv weather Wanganui secured a lastminute victory over Poverty Bay by 13 (joints to 10. The play was even in the first half, but Wanganui did most of the attacking in the second spell. A bright display was given by both sides. There was not muck between the two packs, though Wanganui gained the ball more frequently from the scrums The Poverty Bay backs showed better combination, although the Wauganui men were responsible for fine individual efforts. The home forwards played well in the tight and loose, Mathieson being outstanding. The visitors’ vanguard was good in the loose, M‘Clenaghan being the most prominent. For the winners Burgess (2) and Davidson scored tries, two being converted bv G. Bullock-Donglas.. Sharp scored twice -for Poverty Bay* Campbell converting both. .