FOOTBALL.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 550, 20 July 1920, Page 2

FOOTBALL.

franklin rugby union j COMPETITIONS. I

SATURDAY'S MATCHES. j (By "Fair Try. ) ; Results at a Glance. Senior, Mercer forfeited to Pukekohe. Tuakau 8 v. Waiuku 7, Clevedon 7 v. Bombay .">, Junior. Pukekohe 14, v. Patumahoe o. Bombay 14 v. Clevedon :s. Waiuku forfeited to Tuakau. The Franklin Rugby Union's competitions were advanced a further >tage on Saturday in excellent weather conditions. Entlm.siasts t ink advantage of the ideal weather, and attended the various matches in large numbers, and had the pleasure of witnessing some really excellent exhibitions of Rugby. The chief attraction locally was the Pukckohe-Patumahoe .junior clash. When these teams met at Patumainahoe in the lirst round Pukekohe romped over their opponents to the tune of <4B points to 3. Since then the Patumahoe team had shown a great improvement, and on Saturday they were confident of fully extending" the yet unbeaten Pukekohe boy*. As the teams lined out (Patumahoe being a good -deal heavier

than the home team) both appeared in the best of condition. A number of. the Pukekohe team were suffering from the effects of minor injuries received in pre\ious matches, together with the fact that several were suffering from severe colds. These complaints hampered them to a marked degree, but insufficient to prevent them from running all over

the visitors. Patumahoe kicked oil' against a strong' sun, Jim Adams returning, C. Howard, who took the let urn kick being injured after play had commenced for about •»(> seconds. The home team at once set up a vigorous attack, and soon had Patumahoe on the defensive. When in a tight corner Howse saved by a timely mark. The ball went out near the half-way :lag. Nicholson obtained, ,-nd by a good kick found touch in Patumahoe territory. Soon after R. Tonkin marked in front of the. goal, and Nicholson bad a shot at opening the score, but the ball fell short, and the visitors forced. Soon after Patumahoe were penalised, but Jones' kick went wide. Patumahoe then attacked and took the oval to past the half-vvav Hag, but Pukekohe soon had them busily defending. From a scrum near half-way, G. I Lysnar secured, transferred t<> Wake. • who went down tield, and in turn threw to Jim Adams. This player I set oil for the line, but was collared. I He put in a short punt over the i fullback's head, and dodging through I with one of his usual nippy runs, ! touched down in a good position. I Wake failed to convert. It wa* in- | deed a pretty piece of work, and I he thoroughly deserved the round ol > enthusiasm:

Pukekohe 3 Patumahoe .. .. 0 Patumahoe pressed, but Lysnar seemed and set his backs in motion. The ball travelled to Tonkin, who scored a beautiful try after a fine swerving run. Jones failed to add the major points. Pukekohe .. .. (i Patumahoe . . 0 Patumahoe were soon defending again, but Davy by a good kick relieved, and for a while give-and-take play resulted in mid-field. For offside play Dale was penalised, and R. Fulton sent the ova! high. The home forwards rushed the ball to Patumahoe line. R. Fulton secured and got over, but a five yards' scrum resulted. Pukekohe forwards dribbled the leather over again, but in the subsequent scramble they lost the oval, a force resulting. They were now crawling all oves their heavier opponents. For an infringement a visiting pluyei was penalised, and J. Adams failed jo enhance, although the position was an exceptionally easy one. This made the fifth easy goal missed during the first quarter. A good goal kicker -s hjidly needed in the Pukekohe team. The first quarter ended:

Pukekohe . , , . . . (i Patumahoe .. .. ii With tho sun ;it their backs PaUtmahoe set up a vigorous offensive. .Hid t(>"k play in Pukekohe twentylive. The reds drove the attackers back, but an infringement by a home mail uave Patumaiioe temporary relief. 1' rum a subsequent scrum the Pukekohe icareuard away, but Jcnes was trussed before he could "et rid <>t the ball. Maloney saved, and by a eood kick found the line in Patumahoe territory. Patumahoe obtained possesion from the throwin. and commenced a passing bout which did not result with fruit. Tonkin obtained near half-way, ami set oil lor the line. He swerved and side-stepped, and sent a swift one to .Jim Adams. - The latter forced ahead, side-stepping iiis opponents. He passed back to Tonkin, who outpaced Ihe opposition, raci.'ijj over at the corner, and subses(|uently touched down under the iroal posts. S. Cronin was entrusted with the kick and enhanced: l'ukekohe 11 i'atumahoe .. .. o

Patumahoe were awarded a J'reekick shortly after, and J. Burke attempted at L'oaliny, but a kick went wide. H award received another injury soon after, and just helore half-time was sounded Xicliolon, the Pukekohe lullback, received a nasty smack on the face, and had te leave tli" lield temporarily. Halflime ended with the score: Pukekohe .. .. ..11 Patumahoe .. .. o The third quarter was fairly fast and even, ami no score lesulted. In the final ouarier Stewart yot a pretty try for Pukekohe, but the try was not improved on. and the eame ended in favour of Pukekohe by 1 I points to 0. Mi . Joe Reynolds proved, an eflieient and impartial referee. For the -.vimiei s Jim Adams, Rei;. loiikin, and \iciiolson were the shinin" li T.ts of tlu' backs, while Roy I'ulton. P. Perkins, and W. Stewart

v,ere a iin • trio in die forwards. The remainder played well, but not up to their usual reputation. •I. Burke and 1). Davy played sterling sanies loi th" losers, and time and again saved their side from complete disaster. THE SKXIOK (JAMES. Cleved'tn 7 v. Bombay 8. 1 he ( levtdon team met Bombay at ( levedon, and from all accounts were exceptionally fortunate in staving oil deleat. Bombay had all the better ol the game. Mr. E. Pollock referred. Tuakan 8 v. Waiuk'i 7. Waiuku suffered defeat at . the hands of I'uakau by S points to 7. During the match a Tuakau player. Paul Turner, sustained a compound Iraeturc of a leg. He was removed to Auckland Hospital, Mr, Bert Clarke refcreed, ,

THE JI .MOK CONTESTS, j Tuakau won by default from Waiuku. Bombay 11 v. Clevedon 3. Bombay easily accounted for Cleve- , don at Bombay by 11 points to i CHAMPIONSHIP LADDER.

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