FOOTBALL

Hokitika Guardian, 24 September 1928, Page 3

FOOTBALL

SATURDAY’S RESULTS.

Excelsiors 8, Cronadun 6. Ross 6, Rimu 5. The weather locally on Saturday -held fine for the afternoon, when two games were played on Gass Scpm reV The heavy rain of the few days 'pivviovs. with the downpour on Friday night ■and early on Saturday left the ground in a water logged state, and the turf cut up as soon as play commenced, and id places was a veritable bog. Under these circumstances the games resolved into forward mud scrambles, the appearance of the players at times being hal’d to tell as to their side. A heavy southerly wind also gave a great advantage to the side defending the south goal. The game between Excelsiors and the visiting Cronadun team resulted in a win for Excelsiors by 8 points (tlwo tries, one being converted) to 6 points (two tries). The play was not of-a brilliant nature, and at times was taken fairly easily by both sides. The Excelsiors were lucky to win, as the visitors made more u§e of their feet in the loose, and on several occasions had good opportunities to Score that just went amiss. The play, however, was fairly even, and the condition' of the ball and ground- prevented any fast' play, the game being confined o loose rushes and; kicking. M '4- McDonald and Stevenson scored, the latter converting one and Kelly and Patteson sooted for Cronadun, Mr McManaway' was referee.

ROSS v. RIMU. • h ’* ' i The game between Ross and ,Rimu teams to finalise the holders ,of the Breeze Shield for me year, in which a game three weeks ago resulted in' a draw was replayed, when Ross proved victorious by 6 points (two tries) to f points (a goal from a try). That the two teams were fairly equal must be accepted. The ground was in a. similar condition to when the two teams had previously met, which -whs um fortqnate, as otherwise the game should have proved much more interesting' and faster. As it was, both teams put considerable vim into their play,, and it was more attractive to watch than the game on No. 2 field Tlie first half saw Rimu playing with the wind at their hack, but they were only able .to put up five .points, a try by Comport Converted by J. O’Connor. In the second half Boss had the better of the play and scored two tries by; A. Parker and Richards, neither being converted. Near the end off the game Rimu had a fine chance ! of scoring, but a lucky kick diverted the danger, and the play went to the other end, and the game ended in Ross being victorious by the narrow margin of,one point. ‘ Mr A. Cutbush was,referee. ■

MAORIS BEAT N.S.W. (By Telegraph—Press AsKuciation). • WELLINGTON, fcepiu 22. Outdoor (sports to-day had to be held i,n rain on heavy grounds. In the chief Rugby game the Maoris beat New South Wales. The winners scored 9 points, comprising three penalty goals Jricted by Nepia, as against New South Wales’ score .of 8 points, comprising two tries, cme converted. The scorers were White and Rosenblaum, Croft goaled one try with a great! kick. New South „ Wales were the better team, but they tried to handle the greasy ball too much, instead of keeping it at their feet and utilising their superior speed. Many spectacular passing bouts were indulged in by both teams.

< OTAGO v. SOUTHLAND. DUNEDIN, Sept. 22. At Oarisbrook to-day, Otago .overwhelmed Southland by 32 to 3. For the winners F. Donnelly (2), J. Donnelly. Marslin, More, Brandanovitch, and Dunn scored tries, while Brandanoyitch converted four\ ( and kicked a penalty goal. Diack scored 'for Southland. ' i

WELLINGTON DEFEAT CANTERBURY. CHR-JS'I-OHUROH. Sept. 22. Wellington beat Canterbury at Rugby to-day by 14 points to seven. The game was disappointing, and far belofv inter-provincial standard. The conditions were ~not perfect owing to heavy rain in the morning, but the ground was in very fair order. The visitors were much the superior side, and deserved their win.

Playing with the wind in the first spell, Wellington led by eleven to nil at half-time, and soon after opening the second spell, they added three more jjfjiiuts. Canterbury lost numerous chances by bad handling on the part of the hacks. Wellington’s score comprised to tries, one converted, and two penalty goals. Canterbury scored a try and a field goal, potted by Page, the half-back.

TARANAKI BEAT AUCKLAND. ' AUCKLAND, Sept. 22. The final representative Rugby match of the season was played here to-day, Taranaki defeating Auckland by 6—3. The gam,e was played on a heavy ground, and rain fell during, the greater parti Taranaki thoroughly deserved their .victory, their backs combining much more effectively than those .of Auckland, while they .also showed better judgment .in placing their kicka. to. (Kfv£,ntage,.. Taranaki

held a distinct territorial advantage, especially in the first spoil. For Taranaki lice kicked a penalty goal and Robinson scored an unconverted try. Fbr Auckland, Finlayson scored an unconverted try. WAIKATO v. THAMES. HAMILTON, Sept. 22. In the representative Rugby football match to-day, Waikato beat Thames Valley by 25 points to nil. THE ALL BLACKS. REACH AUSTRALIA. A ROUGH TRIP. j ALBANY, Sept. 22. The All Blacks arrived at Albany this morning, after a fairly rough ti;ip through the Indian Ocean aboard the Ceramic. The liner lias been anchored in the roadstead for the past .24 hours, she. being unable to berth, on account of the roughness of the weather. The delay is unlikely to affect the conhec,tion at Sydney. The match of the All Blacks against Victoria, set down for Sept. 27th, has now been postponed until Sept. 29th. The whole party are fit. They are looking forward to their arrival liortie. The Ceramic is sailing for Adelaide this afternoon.