Sports of all Kinds

Lake County Mail, Issue 50, 19 May 1948, Page 5

Sports of all Kinds

Queenstown Defeated

Queenstown’s defeat of 45 —0 at the hands of Matakanui would indicate that they were outplayed, outpaced and outstayed in every section of the game. However, Matakanui foiwards were very much heavier than Queenstown’s and were able to hook the ball 23 times from 28 set scrums. In the Matakanui backs speed and more speed was the dominating factor. Nine of their 11 tries were scored by backs, two by forwards and the rest of the points came from the boot of their full-back.

Big Matakanui forwards got most of the ball in the lineouts.

Queenstown were handicapped by lack of experience and lack of weight in the forwards.

The forwards fought a hard but losing battle. However, at no stage of the game did they look like giving up. This was best expressed by one of the Matakanui front row after the game, when he said: “We beat them for the ball nearly all the time but they never stopped trying.”

Trouble always started when Matakanui’s first five-eighth got the ball. He was fast off the mark and consequently got his backs working like clockwork. There was nothing scientific in their movements. It was elementary Rugby. However, pace capped the scoring movements. Time and again they broke away from a faulty tackle and sent accurate passes to outside men. Had Queenstown adopted different tactics Matakanui would seldom have got the ball past their inside backs.

The game proved one tiling. Queenstown has the material to make an excellent team. The players are enthusiastic even in defeat. All they need is experience and this can come from good coaching and persistent practising.

Cromwell Juniors Defeat » Matakanui When the two unbeaten Junior teams Matakanui and Cromwell met at Cromwell on Saturday afternoon a great game was witnessed, the match being won by Cromwell 17 —11. The teams were very evenly matched, Matakanui being slightly heavier in the forwards and Cromwell having the upper hand in the backs.

The inside backs of the Cromwell team played a very good game but should concentrate on trying to get the ball out to their speedy three-quarter line.

The Cromwell forwards on Saturday showed a big improvement in their play, particularly Clark, B. Halliday, Felton and B. Cowie.

In the backs once again J. Auld the captain was their mainstay, his strong running and hard tackling being a feature of the game.

Mallett the left wing three-quarter showed outstanding speed, and his try was one of the highlights of the match. M. Laurie who started as full-back and then changed places with Bretherton who was hurt, is improving every Saturday, showing more determination on attack and has developed into one of the best defensive players in the team. The following scored for Cromwell, J. Auld 2 penalties, 1 try. G. Crabbe 1 conversion, Bretherton 1 try, Mallett 1 try. Mr F, Foote was referee.

Arrow v. Tarras

Arrowtown played Tarras at Arrowtown on Saturday, May 15, Arrow registering their first win in the Vincent competition. The first spell ended in favour of Tarras by 8 to nil, a try by Purvis converted by Trevathan, and a penalty goal. In the second spell, Arrowtown, playing with the sun,- played much better than in the first spell. Their first- score was a try by Thompson, followed by a try by J. Saunders, converted by J. Allen. J. Allen then followed a kick through and scored under the posts, D. Thompson converting. The game ending 13—8 in favour of Arrowtown. In the first spell too many Arrow forwards were not putting in their weight, several standing amongst the backs, but after the change over they played as a team, showing definite superiority over 'their opponents.

If the local forwards play as a team, they will hold their own in most games.

Douglas, Jackways, Cotton and Keith Saunders were the pick of the Arrow forwards, whilst Joe Saunders’s kicking in the second spell had a lot to do with the result of the game.

Hollows proved himself as a determined hard running winger. Arrow again secured most of the ball from the scrums. Tarras were unfortunate in having several players knocked out.

At the conclusion of the game, Mr Jolly selector for the Tarras team congratulated Graham Douglas and Keith Saunders on their excellent play.

Wanaka v. Alexandra JUNIOR GRADE FOOTBALL In the Junior football match played at Wanaka the local team were successful in winning by 17 points to Alexandra’s 12.

In the first spell the Wanaka team playing against the sun threw the ball about in good style to lead 11 points to 3. In the second spell Alexandra played better football and had the Wanaka boys on the defensive.

Wanaka’s points came from Chas. Bell, two penalty goals; J. Walsh and D. Corboy one try each; G. Studholme scored a try and converted. Alexandra: G. Pollock, two penalties; R. Cleary, two tries.

The Wanaka forwards, J. Walsh and G. Seurr and backs L. Robertson and C. Bell were always prominent while for Alexandra Hamilton and Pollock played very sound games. Mr H. A. Halliday was referee. Wanaka Indoor Basketball

The Wanaka Indoor Basketball Club has held its annual meeting with a fair attendance of members. Mr M. Studholme was elected president and Mr J. Manson secretary. Present indications are that the club will have a men’s A and B team and a women’s A team, while there is almost certain to be a fourth team. The Sub-association advised that no visiting instructor would be available this season, and this was felt to be a serious handicap for new players. It was decided to have practices every Tuesday night.

Dog Trials Preparations arc now well in hand for the forthcoming three day Dog Trials at Mt. Iron, Wanaka commencing on Wednesday, May 19. This year the club is running the two heading events in conjunction and by this method it is hoped to complete all events in three days.

Evening at Arrowtown The Arrowtown Defence Rifle Club held a social evening in the Bowling Pavilliou on Monday, May 10, a large gathering of members being present. During the evening the cups and other trophys were presented, which were Avon during the season. Mr H. J. MeKechnie officiated at the piano for the community sing.

Cups presented to: — James Shaw Cup for highest aggregate score, Mr W. R. Shaw. Ka-Ka Cup, Mr W. R. Shaw. President’s Trophy (Mr W. P. Saunders), Mr W. R. ShaAv.

Speight’s Cup, Mr W. A. Hamilton. D. Cockburn Cup, Mr C. C. Johnston, M. Wahurst Cup, Mr J. G. Allan. Southland Frozen Meat Trophy, Mr S Elliot.

The President’s (Mr W. P. Saunders) Trophy, most inspired shot, for season, Mr J. Gillan. ARROWTOWN MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB The folloAving scores Avere recorded at the shoot held on May 11; —J. D. Allan 77.5 gold button, W. R. ShaAv 77.3 silver button, T. A. ShaAv 75.3, J. Gillan 76.3, M. Meehan 75.2, J. B. Elliot 74.2, S. Elliot 73.2, D. Maxted 70.1, T. KnoAvles 69.1, R. Swann 68, L. Meehan 67.1, L. Lake 67, J. E. Crosbie 67, F. King 66.1, J. Scott 66, G. Houston 66.

Queenstown Golf Club Successful Opening

About 50 players both local members and visitors, attended the opening of the Wakatipu Golf Club held last Sunday in dull but fine Aveathcr. The president, Mr W. Robins, made the opening remarks and congratulated the committee on their opening after a recess of seven years. He made special comment to the Avork Messrs Dougherty, Yezey and Lynch had done in getting a the course in playing condition after such a long period of disuse. A Canadian Foursome Avas played and the winners were Mrs Hansen and R. Stroud. Afternoon tea was served.

BADMINTON Meeting at Cromwell

A meeting of the Cromwell Badminton Club Avas held in the Athenaeum Hall last Thursday night May 13. Accounts Avere read and passed for payment. It AA T as decided to put the ladder in order as soon as possible. Attention Avas brought to the poor Thursday night attendances and once the ladder Avas put in order keener competitive interest Avould be taken in the game.

Arrangements Avere made for the playing of interclub games. A notice is to be put up to the effect that subscriptions not paid by May 31 Avill be increased by an additional charge of 2s 6d.

The table tennis table is to be put in order and new bats to be purchased, also a ladder to be drawn up, with a charge of 6d per challenge. Next Thursday, May 20, is to be set aside for challenge matches, challenges to be lodged with the club captain, Mr F. Foote. Queenstown Badminton Club Mr T. Luckie presided in the absence of the president, .Mr C. M. Inglis at the annual meeting held last week. Officers elected were: —President, Mr C. M. Inglis; secretary, Mr I. Reid; club captain, Mr T. Luckie; and Miss L. Mcßride; match committee, Messrs Luckie and G, Nelson and Miss Mcßride. Few Ducks Secured By Week-end Parties With the slight change in the weather, some sportsmen, have secured a few ducks, but no bags of any size have been reported. A few parties who have gone out after the Canadian geese have found these birds a particularly difficult proposition. They never feed without some of the ganders posted as sentries and at the approach of anyone on foot or by car the geese are on the wing with at least a quarter mile start. The run of quinat salmon is practically over and these fish have been seen in numbers far up in the shallow headwaters past the Niger Hut on the spawning beds.