WAIMATE BEATS OKAIAWA

Hawera Star, Volume LIII, 19 June 1933, Page 6

WAIMATE BEATS OKAIAWA

SEVENTEEN POINTS TO NIL. HARD FORWARD STRUGGLE. Many were sufficiently sanguine to think that Okaiawa, whose previous showing this season had been some- | what - disappointing, would extend Waimate, the competition leaders, but Saturday afternoon’s game at Job Bark, Okaiawa, proved the infinite superiority of the Plains team Seven-it-e-en points to nil was the score, which included two converted tries, one unconverted try, and a field goal The Waimate pack developed full pressure against their decidedly heavier opponents and enjoyed an equal share ot the ball in set scrums. It was a hard struggle throughout and there were few of the participants who did not show a leavfaning of individual merit. From start to finish the Waimate vanguard dictated the terms of the contest, and even the adroitness of the Okaiawa backs in starting movements -in impromptu: fashion was of little avail. Both sides handled most uncertainly under the. early pressure, however, and none of the tries scored tvere the result of what is usually described as a pretty piece of play. Both sides, too, were presented with opportunities for launching scoring movements, but of these full use was not made. While there was a general Jack of cohesive qualities expected in such experienced teams as Waimate and Okaiawa. the players individually- were responsible for some outstanding work which gave the large number or spectators an occasional thrill. i. McDonald’s long-distance line kicking from full-back position, C. Whalen’s masterly leadership- and clever goalkicking, Hill’s hard-earned tries, Potaka’s aggressiveness when in possession of the ball, and Surganor’s sparkling ability were cliaracteristics of some of' the' outstanding Waimate players on the day. For Okaiawa D. Johnston played up to his usual high standard, but reserved his best effort for the second half. The wing -and centre three-quarters were all enterprising in attack and provided a strong line of defence. Edwards showed up occasionally, and among the forwards R. Clarke appeared to take the leading part. The teams were as follow:

Waimate (blue and black). —I. McDonald ; K. McDonald, C. Whalen, Hill; Potaka, Surgenor; L. Whalen; [j Hughes, M. Burke, C. Bourke, Espin, Gargan, L. Hansen, Murfitt. Okaiawa- (maroon and blue). —D. Johnston; MeC-allmn, Ngaia, Clias. Blair; Clem Blair, Edwards; Hickey; Homy, Preston, Wallace, Rosewarne, Ike, G-. Scott, R. Clarke, Rangi R-uru.

C. Whalen kicked off for Waimate against a strong southerly breeze. Okaiawa found the line twice in quick succession and pressed the visitors back to their -own twenty-five, where a spell of mid-field play saw the Waimate goal-line in danger. From a scrum in front of the goal L. Wlialen leased the pressure with a- good kick to the line over half-way. At the throw-in Edwards secured possession and promptly returned to the Waimate twenty-five. The blues returned to the attack in a loose forward rush, which Johnston stemmed by a splendid attempt to bluff his way through the pack men alone. Illegally handling the ball in a set- scrum cost W’aimato a penalty, but R. Clarke's kick sent tlie ball .just short of its -objective. Solid packing by both sets of forwards confined play within the two twenty-fives for a time, a further breach in tight pla-v by Waimate giving the reds a penalty. The kick was taken by R-. Clarke, who failed to obtain the required elevation to carry the ball -over the ic-mss-bay. In a scries of short, sharp rallies W’aimate worked down to the home team’s I twenty-five, but a- long distance -kick again placed Okaiawa in a position to attack The opportunity was neglectled and Waimate pressed down to halfJ way. From a- scramble in mid-field C. Whalen brought the ball out with his foot, and. taking possession, broke away to the line. Hill cut in to take a pass and completed the movement by scoring near the posts in spite of attention paid to him by 7 two opponents who clung to his back. C. Whalen converted. Waimate 5, 'Okaiawa O'.

Play during the ensuing 10 minutes was confined in Waimate territory, just over half-way, tlie ball being thrown about a good deal with no apparent advantage to either side. Edwards had a chance on one occasion when he broke away on the blind side of the scrum, but was stopped by solid tackling. Then Surgenor secured possession and worked down to tlie Okaiawa .twenty-five in the midst of a fast-working pack. C. Whalen was in close attendance and carried the ball along for five- yards or so before passing to Gargan, who crossed over and touched down. C. Whalen’s kick was without result. Waimate S. Okaiawa

Okaiawa. made every endeavour to open up the game and its policy brought an early reward when Ike and Ruru broke away in front of the posts and severely tested Waiuuite’s hack line of defence. After a, keen tussle between tlie panics Okaiawa carried the ball down to the Waimate twenty-five by sheer weight of numbers at- the opening of the second spell. Good dribbling play by Wallace caused the Waimate backs some concern until the pressure was relieved by I. McDonald in a- longdistance line-finder. At tlie throw-in the ball was passed out to the blue backs First Surgenor and then C. Whalen gave and received passes, Surgenor cutting in and in turn passing to Hill, who crossed the Line and ran round behind the- posts for the touch down. C. Whalen converted. Waimate 13, Okaiawa 0.

Bright, open play characterised the game at this stage and twice Okaiawa rushed away into their opponents’ territory. Bosewnrne. who suffered an injury to his leg, was replaced by Tito, while earlier in the spell Clem Blair went into full-back position, replacing Johnston, who went to second five-eighths. In the Wnimate fifteen one or two changes also were made, Sutton replacing L. Hansen. who retired with an injury to his leg. Pressing the advantage Okaiawa- went very close to registering a score, but I. McDonald at full-back played a very safe game, _and. left nothing to chance. In a tight ruck- 1

in"' piece of play which developed in midfield Ngaia twisted clear with the ball and electrified Okaiawn supporters with a magnificent burst through to the twenty-five. He passed to McCallum, who had hard _ iuck_ in dropping the ball at a critical juncture. Surgenor played an attractive game, kicldng high and following up smartly, and attempted a field goal which appeared to drop behind the uprights, but was signalled by the referee “no good.” Waimate attacked almost immediately and from a lineont near the goal-line the ball passed along the backs to Sixrgenor, who “potted” a. splendid goal, to the intense excitement of the crowd, the 'game ending: Waimate 17, Oknio.waO. Mr. I?. Bowman was referee. REPRESENTATIVE FIFTEENS FINAL GAMES: AT STRATFORD A AND’ B TEIAATS SELECTED North and South A a.ncll B Rugby teams have (been selected to play ■ in trial matches at Stratford on Thursday next, - after which the Taranaki representative team to play Wellington at • Ida,wera. the following Wednesday will be chosen. The B teams’ match will, be a. curtain-raiser to thei A game.! The teams are : I SOUTH TARANAKI A. Full-back: I. McDonald (Waimate)!; Three-quarters ’: Hill (Waimate), j Crawford (P'atea), Hunter (Hawera). j .Five-eighths: Edwards (Pa,tea),: Pataka, (Waimate). Half: Dymond (Empire Old Boys). ! Forwards: Wills (Patea), D. Murphy• (Kaprmga), Baldwin (Old Boys), Clarke (Okaiawa), EL. Mnirphy (Hawera), M. .Burk© (Waimate), Gargan (Waimate), Preston. (Okaiowa). J NORTH TARANAKI A. . • j

Fuill-back : Pa.pps (Tukapa). Three-quarters: J. Kd.ntseß.a- (Star), Rutherford (Old Boys), Poss (Star). Five-eighths : <J. Sangster (Stratford) K. Fookes (Old Boys;. Half: O. Sairgsteu- (Stratford). Forwards : Fowler (Clifton), Davison (Tukapa), J. . Young (Stratford), O’D-owdn,0’D-owdn, (Tukapa), McLeod (Star), B. Young (Stratford), Fustier (Stratford), Trotter (Stratford). SOUTH TARANAKI B.

Full-back : C. Paterson (Kaponga). Three-quarters: Watton (Kaponga), Robinson (Opunake), Paterson (Patea). Five-eighths : Dowdle ('Empire Old Boys), Booirke (Patea). Half: Paterson (Waimate). Forwards : Joyce (Hawera), Gardiner (Kaponga), B. Murphy (H awer a), Haxnbilym (Patea), O’Sullivan (Kaponga), Murfitt .(Waimate), White (Eltha.m), Harrison (Opunake). Emeu-gen eie«: Backs, Spence (Opunake), Ekdabt (Tla.wera), Hohaiai (Opunake), ißurko (Eltlia.m); forwards, Ri. Boeock (Eitham), G. Baldwin (Patea), Bradley (Opunake), Gai'gan (Kaponga), Broughton (Patea). . NORTH TARANAKI B. Full-back : Dodd (Celtic). Three-quarters: Aubrey (Star), Harvey (Star), F. Young (Celtic).' Five-eighths: Mace (Old Bovs), Grossman (Clifton). Half; Brown (Tukapa). /r ,f-?i"' ra ' riclf U Hinton (Stratford), Olson (CJnaton), .Uevercux (Inglewood) McNe:i!!l (Tukapa), Ruakero (Tukapa) Baxter (Inglewood), Johnstone (Clifton), Jobikn (Inglewood). MARLBOROUGH BEATS NELSON. SIXTEEN TOi ELEVEN POINTS HiARiU FOR,WAR;I> STRUGGLE, j Marlborough defeated Nelson in the ! h' l home and home: Rjuvbv mutch bv 16 to 11 in fine weather: ' The game a ais mainly confined to the forwards and was -very fast and willing. Marlborough was superior in the loose play

and thei forwards smothered the visiting rearguard. Nelson was superior at the start hut Marlborough esta,fished an B—o lead and was still 5 ahead at half-time. The second half was definitely in Marlborough’s favour, Nelson. scoring right on time. For Mairlibooaugh the best players were Lane, Bofoson and Woilley, who scored! tries, Phillips and Lone converting one each. Ear Nefeon Max and Bush scored tries and Stewart kicked a penalty goal and converted One try.

: VICTORY FOR KIMBERLEY I AUSTRALIAN TEAM BEATEN. CAPE TOWN, June 17. The Australian Rugby Union team, the Wallabies, was beaten by Kimberley and Griquaiand West by 14 points to 9 at Kimberley to-day. The results of matches played by the Australian Rugby team on its present term- are: v. Natal, won 14—3. v. Western Transvaal, won 20 —3. v. ai Transvall XV., lost 6 —13. v. Pretoria, lost B—l 3. v. Kimberlev-G riq uaiand West, lost 9—14. PLAY IN OTHER, CENTRES. Wellington.—First division : Wellington College Old Boys 12 v. Petoiie 12; Poneke 17. v. Athletic 6: Wellington 11 v. Hastbouane 6: Hntt 14 v. Oriental 3: Marrist 19 v. St. Patrick’s College Old Boys I>. Second division : University 13 v. Befhnmipore- 6 ; Poneke 5 v. Upper Hutt 0; Butt 11 v. Melrose Selwyn 6; Onslow 16 v. Miramar 6; Johnson viill e 11 v, Platon© 0.0. Obi-iatchuavih.—Chris tchurcli 11. v. Varsity 8; Albion 23 v. Merivale 15; Old Boys 13 v. Linwood IQ; Syden*Item 8 y. Athletic, 6. Ahcildliand.—Training College 9 v. Technical Old Bovs 0: Marist 11 v. Otahuhui 3; University 22 v. -Grammar Old Boys 8: Grafton 19 y. College Rifles 5; 1 Ponsonby 11 v. Manukau 3.