PUBLIC SERVICE EFFORT

Evening Star, Issue 23688, 23 September 1940, Page 2

PUBLIC SERVICE EFFORT

ARMY QUEEN GALA DAY BRIGHT RUGBY AT GARISBROOK WIN FOR VARSITY A As a relief to the more serious atmosphere of club Rugby, the gala day at Carisbrook on Saturday afternoon in aid of the funds of the Army Queen provided a bright and carefree afternoon's sport, and, with an attendance of about 2,000 spectators, the patriotic funds should benefit very considerably. The effort was staged by the Public Service Football Committee, and, m addition to three Rugby games, the public were entertained by the playing and marching of three bands. These were the Kaikorai School Bugle Band, the Kaikorai Band, and the Dunedin Highland Pipe Band. The main attraction of the afternoon was the meeting of the Varsity A fifteen with a combined Public Service team, and before this match was begun Queen Airini was introduced to the players, after which she kicked off, a duty, by the way, which she performed most creditably. The game was very evenly contested, and provided some spectacular movements, Varsity winning by 21 points to 14. There were two curtain-raisers, a light-weight team of jockeys offering good resistance to a Maori side which contained several wellknown players, the Maoris winning by 16 points to 6. In a game between primary school teams, Macandrew Intermediate defeated a combined High Street-Caversham team by 5 points to 3. LIVELY GAME VARSITY A BEATS PUBLIC SERVICE In a game which provided plenty of movement and incident, Varsity A beat Public Service by 21 points to 14, and, as was to bo expected, the combination of the Light Blues proved the deciding factor, though the Public Service team showed a marked improvement in this respect in the second spell. Varsity backs and forwards showed the better understanding, however, and, although there was not a great deal between the teams territorially, Varsity did not look like being beaten. Standing out in the Varsity pack was V. L. Smith, and his line-out play was particularly effective, frequently enabling the Varsity backs to come into action. R. K. Logan played well, and H. Bennett and P. B. Fox also gave good support, the latter frequently bobbing up from the tight at the head of loose rushes. T. Berghan made some fine openings for his backs, and R. L. Jones also did iome strong and determined running; while on the wing E. J. Peterson was always dangerous. The Service forwards lacked the cohesion of the Varsity, hut J. Walker was always in the thick of the tight stuff, C. Collett being useful in the lineout play. J. Douglas was another often noticeable at the bead of the loose rushes, and Niepcr’s backing np and cover defence was valuable to the side. M. Spillane at first five-eighth paved the way for most of the Service back movements, aiid G. Murray ? at centre, made several fine runs, scoring a particularly good try in the second spell. The teams were:— University A.—Backs: T. M. Kawe, J. W. Green, R. L. Jones, E. J. Peterson, R. I. Skelley, T. Berghan (captain), L. H. Simpson. Forwards: P. B. Fox, H. Bennett, W. Murphy, M. J. L. Phelan, A. G. Harper, P. F. Foote, V. L. Smith, R. K. Logan. Public Service. —Backs . J. Robertson, B. Taylor, G. Murray, D. Murray, J. Mehalski, M. Spillane, W. Bailhe. Forwards: T. Wallace, L. Scully, A. Cursey, V. Aitken, C- Collett, R. Nieper (captain), J. Walker, I. Douglas. Varsity led by 13 points to 8 at the interval, Foote opening their account with a penalty goal. The Service team evened up almost immediately, Spillane paving the way with a good run, and from the ensuing loose rush Taylor battled his way across. Spillane failed. Passing by Varsity took play deep inside the Service twenty-five, and from loose play Bennett dived across, Foote converting. Varsity A 8 Public Service 3 Varsity backs and forwards were linking up well at this stage, and Bennett launched passing from midfield play, Peterson finishing off. Foote converted. Taylor and G. Murray were in a nice bit of combined work just before the interval, and Murray scored for Taylor to convert. The spell ended: Varsity A 13, Public Service 8. The Service team threatened danger several times early in the second spell, Spillane being conspicuous for several good runs. 6. A. Murray made one great burst, and with Nieper in support passing ended in D. Murray scoring. Taylor failed. Varsity A 13, Public Service 11. The Light Blues increased their advantage a few minutes Inter, when Berghan secured on the twenty-five and waltzed through the opposition to score a brilliant try. Foote converted. Varsity A 15, Public Service 11. There was still plenty of movement, and when Taylor fielded a kick he sent on to Murray, who made a sparkling run to score, Taylor missing with the kick. After Berghan had shaved the post with a pot the Varsity forwards took play to the line, Bennett going across. Foote failed, and the game ended: Varsity A -... 21 Public Service 14 Mr A. Williams was the referee. MAORIS BEAT JOCKEYS in one of the curtain raisers the Maoris won quite a lively encounter against the Jockeys by 16 points to 6, and while combined play was lacking there were some very good individual efforts, especially on behalf of the Maoris, for whom H. A. Steele, L. Broughton, and M. N. Paewai often showed out. It was only very solid tackling by the Jockeys that kept the Maoris°out on a number of occasions. For the Maoris Steele, Paewai (2), and Broughton scored tries, two of which Broughton converted; and for the Jockeys J. Mitchell and Buckley scored unconverted tries. The teams were: Maoris.—Foote, H. Karetai, H. Merritt, W. Taiaroa, M. N. Paewai, L. Broughton, H. A. Steele. Forwards: Lloyd, G Ellison, T. Karetai, W. Geary, J. Forsyth, R. Ellison, B. Telia, W. Lowe. , _ . Jockeys.—W. Anderton, J. Dooley, G. Mackie. A. Didliam, J. Brown. J. Richards, Buckley. Forwards: J. Mitchell. A. Powell, H. Powell, D. Hamel, .1. White, E. Mackie.’ Cassells, W. Coninor. Mr J. Burton was the referee*

WIN FOR MAGANDREW INTERMEDIATE In a bright game Macandrew Intermediate beat a combined High StreetCaversham team by 5 points to 3. Mr J. Burton was referee. REFEREES BEAT AMBULANCE A match at Montecillo between teams representing the Combined Ambulances and Rugby Referees was won by the Referees by 9 points to 6. The Referees opened the scoring after a passing rush from which Larkins scored a try near the posts. Garside’s kick failed. In the second spell Highfiold scored a try for the Ambulance team in the corner. Henderson’s kick failed. Shortly afterwards a cross-kick by Gibson caught the Ambulance backs out of position, and Reid scored an easy try under the posts. The kick by Caradus failed. Another score for the Referees soon followed when Thompson crossed for a try in the corner. His own attempt at conversion missed. A few minutes later Hill kicked a good penalty goal for Ambulance. The Referees will hold the “Whang” Cup for the year, and this trophy was presented at a function in the pavjlion after the game. INTERISLAND MATCH SERVICES' TEAMS [Pek United Press Association.] WELLINGTON, September 21. The selection of teams to represent the North and South Islands in the services’ Rugby football match at Athletic Park next Saturday was made by Mr E. M'Kenzie, the New Zealand Rugby Union selector; from nominations forwarded by the Air Force stations and Army camps. The players at present in training in the North Island are included as South Island representatives. The teams are:— NORTH ISLAND. Full-back, Donnelly. Three-quarters M'Aneney, Barton. Shorratt. Five-eighths—Sargissoh, GnTson. Half-back, King. ; • Back row, Overton. Middle row—Spencer, Fraser-Smith, Bowman, Guiniven. Front row Lawson, Warren, Elliffe. Emergencies: Back, Cairncross; forward, Martin. SOUTH ISLAND. Pull-back, O’Connor. Three-quarters Schubert, Fulton, Natusch. Five-eighths—Jackson, Wagstafie. Half-back, Saxton. Back row, Finlay. Middle row—Mills, Chalmers, Fearn, Metcalfe. Front row M'Pbail, M'Donald, Rhind. Emergencies: Back, M'Auliffe; forward, Gable. PIRATES BEAT SOUTH OTAGO (From Our Correspondent.) The football season in South Otago was concluded on Saturday, when a North v. South third grade match was played, followed by Pirates v. South Otago. In the junior match' North won by 19 points to 3. For North Bowmar scored two tries, Robertson converting both. Robertson also scored twice, and Anderson scored. M'Culloch registered for South. Mr O. G. Clark was referee. That the public of South Otago like good football was evidenced by the large attendance at the senior game, Pirates v. South Otago. The game was very even, and some bright flashes of football were seen. Both sides scored four tries, Pirates converting the four and defeating the country team by 20 points to 12. In the first spell Mahoney scored for Pirates, and Perriam converted. Shortly after Mahoney again scored, and Perriam added the major points. South Otago then attacked and Orr scored, and following a brisk attack South Otago were on the line, and MTherson scored at the corner, half-time going with the scores 10-6 in favour of Pirates. With the wind and sun in their favour in the second spell South Otago looked like winners. Combination, however, told the tale, and Pirates gave a very fine exhibition. South Otago attacked, and from an opening made by M’Pherson Currie scored a nice try. 10-9. Pirates then broke away and Lanauze scored, Perriam adding the major points. South Otago attacked, and following hard scrummaging on Pirates’ lino Haig scored. 15-12. In the concluding stages Pirates backs made some good movements, Mahoney and Perriam showing up well. The latter scored and converted, and _ the game ended 20-12 in favour of Pirates. _ Mr D. Inglis was referee. _ The visitors were entertained at dinner, and the Clutha Club held _ a very enjoyable smoke concert at night. IN OTHER CENTRES CHRISTCHURCH Bright, constructive Rugby of the highest order was witnessed at Lancaster Park, when University, the championship leaders, after being four points down in the second spell, beat Air Force by 13 points to 9. There is only one Saturday to go before the season ends, and University, by its victory yesterday, must take the 1940 championship, as the runner-up, Liuwood. was beaten by Albion 10-G. University has 13J championship points.

Linwood 12, Technical 11, Air Force 9, Albion 9, and Christchurch 6. It! was a double success for the University; Club,- as it also won the second grade championship by beating Southern. Other results: Merivale 25, Athleti* 0; Old Boys 16, Southern 0; Army 32, New Brighton 5; Technical 22, Christchurch 14. Sunnyside beat Addingtor Territorials by default. WELLINGTON Spectacular football was provided in the second match of the season between a Trentham Army team aud the Wellington representatives. _ On June 23 Wellington won by 19 points to 17, but , yesterday obtained the more decisive margin of 22 points to 15. C. K. Saxton did not play for the Army because of having measles. AUCKLAND Ponsonby 24, North Shore 13; Tracing College 8, Suburbs 0; Takapuna 10, Technical 3; Marist 11, University. 6; Otahxihu 20, Grafton 18.