RUGBY FOOTBALL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume L, Issue 3971, 16 July 1929, Page 3

RUGBY FOOTBALL.

BEBBJNGTON SHIELD MATCH. BUSH DEFEAT HOROWHENUA BY TAMO PENALTY GOALS TO UNCONVERTED TRY. The Bebbington Shield match between Horowhenua reps, (holders) and Bush representatives (challengers) was played at Foxton on Saturday afternoon and resulted in a win for the challengers by 6 points (two penalty goals) to 3 (an unconverted try). Rain-fell throughout the game, making the ball difficult to handle, but the ground was in good order. There was a good attendance of spectators including a large number from the Pahiatua district. The teams lined out as follows: — Horowhenua: Johnson, Robinson, Graham, Taylor, Bevan, Stevenson, Pairata, Pratt, Andrews, McDonald, Tatana, Dalziell, Satherlev, McDonnell and Moses. Bush: ‘Stevenson, Harris, Tait, -Wolland, Bidell, Udy, Wright, Mahey, H. Udy, Moynahan, McKay, Henderson, Ralfe, Kindall and J. Galvin.

Bush became aggressive from the start and Taylor saved a Bush onslaught. into home territory with a speculator. Johnston, Horowhenua ■ full-back, broke .through to the centre but hung on too long to push the opening, and play was taken to Horowhenua territory where an offside infringement enabled Udy to goal within five minutes of the opening, putting Bush 3 up. Horowhenua attacked and a Bush offside infringement gave Taylor an opportunity to attempt to equalise but the kick fell short. Stevenson saved a Bush mass onslaught and Taylor transferred the venue by a wen-judged kick to Bush territory, where Tatana failed with a penalty kick, the ball striding the post. Bush ware getting, the best of the scrums and worked play down to Horowhenua’s territory where an off-side penalty enabled Udy to send the oval over. Bush 6—Horowhenua nil. Horowhenua now T pulled themselves together and Gregory saved a dangerous Horowhenua onslaught and Taylor found the ball too heavy in another attempt from a penalty. Henderson, Bidell and Udy worked play to centre and for a time give and take play ensued. Time and again the ball was sent out to the home backs but was mishandled. McDonald and Dalziell got away, the latter short punted and a scramble ensued on the Bush line, but Udy saved the situation by a well-judged line kick. Johnson come back with a strong run ibut delayed in the transfer and Bush transferred play to centre. Bidell fast following his kick compelled Horowhenua to force. Horowhenua were on the defence -when half time sounded.

Horowhenua livened up in the second spell and taxed the Bush defence to its utmost. Wolland found the line in the home 25, and froim a pass across field Harris wa3 pushed out in the corner. Horowhenua charged down and Stevenson carried on, but his kick resulted in Bush forcing down. Bush were kept on the defensive and Udy eased the pressure. A spectacular passing rush by Horowhenua in which Stevenson, Taylor, Robinson and Graham were profinent, taxed the Bush defence to its utmost. Horowhenua was Iknoeking at the challenger’s door but were beaten by the slippery ball. Taylor had a shot at goal from a penalty but the ball hit the post. Play was now very willing and exciting. Johnson came away with a dodgy run and transferred to Robinson who was pushed out. Moses, Taylor, Graham and Parata vainly -tried to penetrate Bush defence. The home attack continued and T'aylor securing transferred to Stevenson, to Robinson who crossed, well out. Taylor failed with the kick—Horowhenua 3 —Bush 6. Horowhenua, with shock tactics forced Bush down to striking distance but the greasy ball robbed the home backs on three occasions of splendid scoring chances. Excepting for a brief interval Horowhenua had Bush pinned in, but the defence held and the game ended without further score. The challenged's, both fore and aft, put up a stubborn fight and a splendid defence and deserved the win. WAIRARAPA v. MAiNA WHENU A REPS. To-morrow the Wairarapa (holders) and Manawlienua reps, will try conclusions fojr the Ranfurly Shield on the Palmerston North Showgrounds. As a curtain-raiser, Manawatu Thirds will play Te Kawau Juniors. The latter match will »commence at 1.15 p.m. and the senior rep. game-at 2.45 .p.m. ALL BLACKS DEFEAT AUSTRALIA.

The New Zealand footballers on Saturday defeated an Australian team at Melbourne by 25 points to 4. 'The play of . the All Blacks is described as being of a high standard, those showing to the best advantage being Lalibuirne, Stringfellow, Grenside, Hoolk, Waterman, and iSteere. Burke, who was one of the best of the Australian side, potted a goal—the only score of his team. ■ The following will represent Foxton seniors to play Hui Mai on Saturday 20th inst., at Afanakau. Hart’s ’bus leaves 1.30 p.m. sharp:— K. Hiiini, Robinson, Stevenson, Taylor, Westwood, Procter, Barnes, Moses, Pine, Andrews, Renata, Harrison, Hindu, Huff, Carter. Km-

crgencies: Backs: Hartley; forwards: 11. McGregor. Players requested to attend practice at shed on Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7 p.m.

The team to represent Foxton Juniors |V. Levin Wanderers at Easton Park on Saturday next will be selected from the following:— Procter, Croon, H. Huff, Newth, Wiilliams, Dunn, iStev.enson, Hartley, Smith, Anderson, Barber, Heta, McGregor, Taylor, Rankin, McCorkindale, Sieott, Wright, and Mohekey. All the above are .requested to attend practice at the shed tonight at 7 o’clock.