RUGBY FOOTBALL.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 3, Issue 198, 26 May 1914, Page 2

RUGBY FOOTBALL.

HILL 24 v. CITY 9. Tin first mulch of the l'ukekoho llugby Union's competition was played on the Fukekohe Domain on Saturday, when Hill acd City met. Hill attacked from the kick-off and City had to accept two force downs. Lamort made a good opening fur the Hill by passing to Rogers where a good chance was spoilt by not transferring to Leighton. From a loose scrum Hill forward', headed by Boaao and Moffitt, broke away and Moffitt finished the movement by scoring. Wilson's kick failed. Hill 3, City 0.

O'Neill and Adams were promi* nent in a City attack, but Hill Boon rallied and Scott, picking up, scored an easy try. Wilson converted. Hill 8, City 0. On resuming Lamout secured possession, put io a short run, punted high, followed up, regained possession and scored a good try. Taking the kick himself he added the major points. Hill 13, City 0.

In the second quarter Hill started attacking and Bilkey spoilt a good rush by hanging on too long. City forwards responded and Adams made an excellent eifort to pot a goal. Hill were soon back on the attack und A. Bilkey scored another try, Wilson converting. Hill 18, City 0. From this on the play was more even and several times City were in good attacking positions. Toward! the end of the quarter Keine scored another try from a forward rush, Wilson failing to convert. Hill 21, City 0. Third quarter opened with give and take play until City forwards set up an attack. Adams, O'Neill and Burgess headed a rush from which Ma her scored City's first try. Adams' kick at goal was a failure. Hill 21, City 3. Citv kept up the attack, and from a line forward rush Smith scored near the corner, Adama was again unsuccessful with the kick. Hill 21, City 6. Citv s third tcore was from a penalty kick, Adams negotiating the ball over the bar. Hill 21, City 9. Hill attacked again and play became fast and interesting. From a free kick Wilson landed a good goal. Hill 24, City 'J. In the last quarter honours were >...' i ;•"' luic h.;s no further • .I'.ti'Mi '. ) ihe scurr-i, h<r II:v. A.i«iu., O'Neill and i'rau v."— "'-' beat of the forwards, a... \\ 'Weill and Crum did good »vori. ,ii„ongst the backs. For Hill, '•\!>- .iiul l!urv,<-s8 were prominent .. .ui wards. In the backs combination was lacking, but Holmes at full-back was very safe. Mr B. t'oy had control of the game.

GAME AT BOMBAY. On Saturday, May 23rd, our footballers had a diy off f.om tho Union matches, so the juniors challenged the seniors to n match for a dinner at the boarding house, the jutiiors play ion 16 and seniors 12. Mr A. Cornthwaite had charge of the whistle. After n very exciting game the seniors came off victors by 24 to 20. On Saturday City and Mauku meet, the seniors at Patumahoa and tho juniors at Fukekohe. Hill seniors and juniors ara to play a practice game at Pukckohe. Following are the Mauku junior football team who are to play City juniors at l'ukekoho on Saturday: - .o. Ferry. E. Taylor, B. McLarin, M. Irwin, J. T. Humphries, W. Rohinson, N. Litchfield, D. Davey, E. McCluskv, Clem Vidock, G. Howard, A. Muir, W. Phillips, K. Clark and G. Lucas.