FOOTBALL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3513, 20 July 1926, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

SATURDAY’S RESULTS. SENIORS. . County 20, Foxton G. Shannon 16, Wanderers G. Hni Mai 21, Otaki 6. JUNIORS.Miranui G, Shannon 3. Awahou G, Wanderers 3. -THIRDS. Wcraroa 6, Miranui 0. Shannon 0,. Wanderers 0. Otaki M.C. 17, Kuku 6. FOURTHS. ' Shannon 18, Foxton D.H.S. 3. Levin D.H.S. 25, Foxton 3. COUNTY (26) v. FOXTON SENIORS. (6). The above senior grade contest took place on the racecourse on Saturday and proved a walk-over for County as the scores indicate. In fact the locals provided a practice game for County. After some delay the locals went on to the held with 12 men, six of whom were seniors and the rest consisted of juniors and third-grade players. The full team was subsequently made up by the veteran Hutchins, Carter and Pine.

Shortly after the start County (blue) attacked and Huff was found wanting and W. Hiwi got over. The kick was a failure—County 3, Foxton 0. Huff successfully stopped another onslaught and found the line at centre. Taylor following • his own kick beat the blue backs and scored, but the kick from a difficult angle was abortive —County 3, Foxton 3. Foxton set up another attack which was spoilt by off-side play and shortly after Cunnighame forced. A fine passing movement by blues was stopped by Procter, but shortly after Huff mulled and Ransfield scored an easy try — County 6, Foxton 3. It was not long before McDonald got over and the try was converted —County 11, Foxton 3. Moses, Taylor and Fuller indulged in a fine passing bout, but the blue defence was safe. Andrews was called upon to retire for using unbecoming language and the spell ended —11 —3. The second spell-saw some tine confcined play by the blues, which kept yellows busy on the defence. A spectacular passing movement by the blues ended in T. Parata scoring. County 14 —Foxton 3. Hirini, Fuller, McDonald, Moses and Taylor were kept busy in countering the blue attacks and Moses was conspicuous by a fine solo effort. Parata added another try, and a few minutes later. Dunn followed suit- bringing County’s score to 20 —3. McDonald was the next to add 3 points for blues —23 3, and from another loose rush Dunn again scored, 26 —3. Foxton put in a final rally and Moses set the yellows going and a fast follow on by Cunningham ended in his crossing the line, the game (concluding, County 2fi, Foxton 0. Mr. George controlled the game. The referee had to admonish several spectators for questioning his rulings. The following team will represent the combined Foxton fourths and Levin High School against combined Foxton High School and Shannon: —Leitcli, L. Doyle, Aldridge, C. Newson, J. Francis, W. Hirini, T. Atkins, A. Holms, 11. McDonald, L. Bishop, McCarthy, V. Wehepeihana, T. George, H. Newson, and Robinson. Emergencies: J. Denton and J. Hirini. ALL BLACKS WIN SECOND TEST. BY 11 POINTS TO G. The New Zealand team managed to draw level with New South Whies by winning the second Rugby Test match at Sydney on Saturday by 11 ■ points to 6. With their strongest team in the held, the All Blacks showed grealy improved form upon their showing in the first Test match a week ago, in which they were defeated by the Light Blues by 26 points to 8, and the Maoris, playing forwards were superior in the scrums and on the line-outs, and used their weight to advantage. All the inside backs operated'freely and passed in the best fashion. The All Blacks scores were made up as follows, penalty goal by Nioholls, unconverted try by Elvy and a converted try by Svenson. Woods scored an unconverted try and Ross kicked a penalty goal for N.S.W. MAORI TOURING TEAM DEFEAT AUCKLAND. The Maori Rugby team, to tour Great Britain and France, gained a notable victory by defeating Auckland by 13 points to 12. The game did not reach a brilliant level, but was always fast and exciting. Auckland led at half-time by 9 points to 8, and the Maoris ,playing determinedly, made the score 13 to 12, and maintained the lead despite vigorous Auckland attacks. For the Maoris, tries were scored by Happapa and S. Gemmell. The Rev. P. Matene converted both, and kicked a penalty goal. For Auckland, Hook scored three tries and A. Reid onp, none being converted. The following will represent the Maoris v. Pakehas at Shannon, July 31st, 2.50 p.m. MAORI. Full back: Graham (W.); threequarters: J. Typo (A.), Bull (W.), Broughton (W.); Phillips (W.) Hindu (A.); half: 11. Huff (F.); Pine (M.)j Royal (A.), J. MeGrek gor (A), Knox (W.), J. Huff (F.),

Renata (A.), 11. McGregor £A.), Pine (A.). Emergencies: Backs: P. McDonald (A), McDonald (W.). Forwards: J. McGregor (A.), Kiwa (W.). PAKEIIA. Full back: Pickard, (S.); threequail ors: Cole (W.), De Juir (M.), Sathorly (S); five-eighths: Leo (M), Robinson (A.); half: Humphries (S.); rover: Moody (W.)j hookers: Coyle (S.), Pirrin £W.); lock: Satherlv (S); second row: L. Simpson (M.j, Robbie (S); Anderson (F), Gay (W.). Emergencies: Backs: Rowiands (S.), Tantrum (W.); Forwards: Shaw (F.), Cole (W.).

The following have been selected as the Senior Reps, to play against Manawatu on 24th July: — M. Johnson, Roberts, Hunt, M. McDonald, T. Parata, Warren, T. McDonald, Jacob, Maihi, George, Tana, Moynihan, Dalzell, Bond, Gleeson. Emergencies: Forwards: Palmer, Merino; Backs: Winiata, Bryant. The following are the Third Northern representatives to play Southern Reps, at Levin on Saturday 31st July, at 1.30 p.m.:— C. Roe (W.). G. Rankin (F.), Martin (S.), McGregor (W.), A, Woolett (W.), A. Stevenson (F.), Simpson (F.), (rover) N. Taylor, Jones (W.), Smith (W.), Woman (S.), Vickers (Wer.), Cunningham (F.), Wright (S.), Hibble (S.). Emergencies: Backs: Winiata (W.), Moore (S.); Forwards: Croon (M.), Bishop (W.), Bowler (S.). The Northern team will play in Wanderers jerseys. The following is the Tradesmen’s team to play Palmerston North on the racecourse to-morrow: — Full-back: W. Broad; threequarters : W. Newth, J. Williams, G. Rankin; five-eighths: D. Ball, T. Procter; half: R. Small; hookers: J. Christie, S. Wright; lock: 11. Hutchins; break-aways: R. Hornblow, W. Williams; Supports: G. Coley, P. Little; wing-forward: S. Bryant. Emergencies: Winstanley, Billings, P. Honour. Players are requested to assemble at the Racecourse at 2 p.m. without fail. Players will please make a point of being there on time as last time some did not arrive until the start of the match. The following will represent Palmerston North Retailers: Butler, Harvey, Ogier, Anstis, Baigent, Broughton, MeGonigle, Shaceßon (eapt), Trask, Griffiths, O’Connell, Rendal, Rae, Isaacs, Shaman. Emergencies: Halpin, Wilson, Nicholson. Mr. R. Rangiheuea has consened to referee the game. M r . T. Parata will handle the whistle in the N.Z. Maori Reps. v. Wellington match at Wellington tomorrow.