SATURDAY'S FOOTBALL.

Shannon News, 6 July 1926, Page 3

SATURDAY'S FOOTBALL.

THE FULL RESULTS. SENIOR. Shannon 17, Foxton 10. Wanderers 15, Otaki 3. County 54, Southern United 3. JUNIORS. Weraroa 19, Foxton 3. Miranui 27, Wanderers 3. THIRDS. Shannon 24, Miranui 3. Kuku 9, Otaki 6. Foxton 9, Weraroa 0. FOURTHS. Levin D.H.S. 14, Foxton D.H.S. 6. SCHOOLS. Foxton 13, Otaki 3. THE POSITION OF THE TEAMS.

WANDERERS' COMFORTABLE WIN.

A RAGGED GAME

On a heavy, greasy ground) Wanderers, downed Otaki, at. Otaki, by 15 points 'to> 3., The game was chiefly confined to Otaki's 25, and, for the most part was ragged and uninteresting.- It was only at rare intervals that either backline showed any semblance of combined work. Despite the 'heavy going, the pace at times, was iairly fast, with play mostly of a forward variety. The Otaki pack proved excellent in the tight work and, in this department, had Wanderers well,beaten, but when it came out into the open, the Blacks held a distinct advantage. The Green backs playing closely up to their men, got through a lot of spoiling work, and their efforts, combined with the greasy state of the ball, completely upset tlie Wanderers display behind the scrum. To the surprise of many, the advantage in the. scrums, lay with Wanderers, and the Otaki hookers, Bevan and Hakaraia, were completely beaten, when it came to getting possession of the ball. Owing to the late start, the game was finished in semi-darkness and, attimes, it was 1 somewhat difficult to distinguish the players. From the kick-off, H. McDonald accepted on the full, and immediately ■initiated a passing movement, the ball travelling through several hands until B. Tahiwi smothered a pass, and dribbled through to Wanderers 25. The Blacks were penalised in. the ensuing scramble lor off-side play, and Gleeson had an excellent chance of opening the Greens' account from an easy position, but after taking all care, he miskicked, the ball only travelling a few yards. The. Black forwards, headed by McDonald, Bond and Jacob, swept upheld but Ropata held them up at midfield. From the first scrum, Wanderers hooked smartly and T. McDonald sent his backs away. Winiata was caught in possession, and from the scramble that followed, Gleeson obtained and slipping through the opposing fiveeighth line, made a beautiful opening, only to see his pass knocked on. Line-out play saw Wanderers work back to half-way, and Tatana, Bond and Jacob gained further ground with a good loose rush that was held up by the first-named knocking on, when endeavouring to pick, up near Otaki's line.

Nicholls and Wilson shifted play back to the centre, and from here the Blacks, trying to make it open,,-set up several movements, but dropped passes and off-side play spoilt their efforts.

Eventually, the Greens took a hand in matters, and a movement between the two Tahiwis initiated a sweeping rush by the Otaki forwards. Wanderers were in an awkward predicament for several moments, and try as they would they could not clear their line, but at last Graham managed to get in with a big punt downfield, and the Black forwards following up quickly bustled Ropata, and forced Mm to speculate to touch. Then followed a' spell of uninteresting play, until fumbling by Merino, allowed the Wanderers' pack to sweep through, but the movement was well stopped by Enoka, and the Greens retaliated in a like manner, Ryder find ing touch at mid-field. This was followed by the tit-bit of the match. From a long throw-in at the centre, Jacob, ever on the alert, accepted, and, neatly eluding Gleeson, raced through the opposition to score wide out, after a magnificent effort. Tatana, failed with the kick. Wanderers 3, OtaM 0. Play had no sooner started again when H McDonald punted into a gap, and, Tohu and Edginton following through smartly, smothered Enoka s. effort to relieve. A tussle took place ten yards from the Greens' line when Jacob snapped up and shot the ball out to Winiata on the blind side, for that player to force himself over at the corner. -Jacob failed from a difficult angle. Wanderers 6, Otaki 0. Play had now livened up considerably, and fhe third try of the maton was quickly registered, this time by Otaki. . The Green forwards had worked their wav into Wanderers' territory, and after being temporarily held up Gleeson gained possession and sent • his backs away. The ball travelled smartly along the line and B. Tahiti's kick missed and half time was called Otaki 3, Wanderers 6. Play «KWL **wn to Otaki'* terri-

tory when the final spell commenced, and with the exception of one or two brief excursions past halfway by the Greens, remained there practically to the finish.

T. .McDonald neatly iwiorked the blind side of a scrum and sent Graham and St. Clair away. The lastnamed was pushed into touch, and several line-outs saw the Black forwards gradually work closer. Gleeson cleared, and fumbling by the Wanderers' back line, allowed Otaki to push out, but Hakaraia returned with a good kick, and after P. Tahiwi had mishandled, Skeleton and Edginton carried, on. Winiata marked, but failed with a shot at goal, and, as Otaki failed to clear the danger zone, the Blacks swarmed to the attack. From a scrum under the Green goal, Jacob fed T. (McDonald and this

player sent a long pass out, to St. Clair who threw himself across in the arms of a tackier. Once again Jacotb failed to improve. Wanderers 9, Otaki 3. From the kick off, Otaki with.-one of their quick thrusts, were nearly over, P. Tahiwi missing his pass with a clear run in. Then followed an exciting period of play in Wanderers 25, and play swung from one side to the other as Otaki endeavoured to increase their score, but over-eager-ness allowed several opportunities to go astray, and Williams finally cleared to midfield. From the line-out the Blacks, with an irresistible forward rush, swept the Ctteens aside, and a scrum near the line saw T. McDonald go across, for what appeared to be a good try, 9 but for some reason it was not allow ed. Both teams ware now feeling the effects of the heavy going, particu? larly Otaki, and as they slackened up Wanderers made a final effort and quickly added a further six points. Jacob picked up, and was breaking clear, when he was glaringly tripped up by an Otaki forward. He had no difficulty in adding thr.ee points from the ensuing penalty. This was quickly followed by an excellent effort by 'H. McDonald. B. Tahiwi failed to field the ball cleanly just inside halfway, and McDonald picking it up in his stride raced away, and, short punting over Ropata's head, regained the leather to .score under the posts. Jacob missed an easy kick and time was called a few moments later, leav- I ing the final scores: Wanderers 15, Oiaki 3. Mr R. Smith controlled the game. - SHANNON (16) V. FOXTON (10). The match between the above senior .team was played on the Foxton Racecourse on Saturday before a large crowd of spectators, including a num- ' ber from Shannon.. Foxton were without the services of Taylor (full back) AVihose place was taken by E. Robinson, of the Awahoiu Juniors, and Reid,, their speedy three-quarter, whose position was filled by Andrews, who though a willing forward was quite out of place in the position he was asked to fulfil.

The Shannon backs indulged in some splendid passing bouts and their full back was as safe as a bank and his well-judged line kicking was excellent.

Of the Foxton backs, Moses, although well marked, was able to break away and make openings for Fuller and Procter* who were splendid both in defence and attack. *

From the start .Shannon attacked and with a fine passing movement, had Foxton busy defending. A free kick to Foxton gave relief and O'Reilly headed a great rush which transferred play to centre. Reds came back and from a scramble, the ball went out to Tohi, who streaked oyer. Hunt failed with the liick. Shannon 3, Foxton 0. Shannon again attacked. A chance to score was spoilt by bad handling and the elusive Moses cleared. Shannon still kept Foxton busy until Fuller, snapped up and evading several opponents, transferred play to centre. Hlrini, Moses and Procter broke away but Shannon came back with a fine passing movement. A further attack by Reds was nullified by Robinson. From the line out McDonald and O'Reilly broke through to neutral territory. Siddles, a Shannon player, received an injury to the eye and had to retire. Shannon again knocked at Foxton's door and a scrum took place in front of Foxton's goal, but Moses was handy and cleared. Anther dangerous onslaught by the Reds was spoilt by Moynihan's off-side play. A combined Foxton rush transferred play to Red terriory, but Shannon were not to be denied and Robinson, missing a rebound, the Reds smothered and Moynihan crossed in an easy position. Hunt made no mistake with the kick. Shannon 8, Foxton 0. The second half opened with a combined' Yellow rush, but the Red backs came away and from a scramble Tohi the speedy three-quarter, had no difficulty in getting through a defenceless opening. Hunt again registered the maximum. Shannon 13, Foxton 0.

Foxton, urged on by supporters, set to work with a. will, the forwards carirying on with great determination and Moses was nearly over. Foxton kept up the attack and McDonald snapped up and dashed over. Moses converted. Shannon 13, Foxton 5. From the kick-off Foxton initiated a forward attack and shortly after Moses secured and transferred to Fuller, who beat several opponents and crossed amidst great excitement. From a difflciult angle Moses made no' mistake. Shannon 13, Foxton 10. Foxton now braced up and both teams played strenuous football. Shannon worked play to within Foxton's 25, and from the loose Hunt took, a shot at goal which was successful. Some of- the spectators disagreed with

the decision of the referee and assert- ' ed that the ball did not cross he--3 tween the posts. There was a demone stration of hooting at the decision. 3 Shannon 16, Foxton 10. From this out Foxton had the upper 3 hand and Procter made a most spec- " tacular solo effort, but was pushed " out near the Red line. The play was* now fast and furious, but the defence " of the Reds prevented a further score. the game ending Shannon 16, Foxton 10. 1 Mr Emmett was the referee. COUNTY'S RUNAWAY VICTORY. L The County-Southern United game', 1 played o* the Levin Domain, provid- ' ed a picnic outing for the Blues, 'who 1 ran up the cricket score of 54 points to 3. The County men scored just as 1 they pleased, and the match was ! ; ' nothing more nor less than a practice .gallop for them. Mr R. Kingi held the whistle. JUNIORS AT SHANNON. The Shannon Juniors who were drawn to meet Otaki on the Domain, won by default, the Southerners failing to put in an appearance. MIRANUI 23 v. WANDERERS 3. -This game was played in Woods' paddock, at Shannon, in the presence of a fair attendance of the puiblic. The game calls for little description, Miranui outclassing the visitors throughout. Although they had only a lead of eight points to nil in the first spell they had kept the Wanderers busy throughout the spell defending their line, fully half a dozen opportunities to score having been lost through lack of finish in their efforts. During the second half Miranui handled the ball much better with the result that another fifteen points 1 , were added. Tries for Miranui were scored by d'Juese, Simpson, Lee (2), Peina, Jamieson, and J. d'Juese, the latter converted his brother's try. Mr McLeavey controlled.the game during the first spell and Mr McGregor had charge during the second half. HOROWHENUA RUGBY REPS. FOR THE BEBBINGTON SHIELD. The following have been selected to play for Horowhenua on July 14 ■ against Bush Union:— Full-back.-tM. Johnson (Hui Mai). Three-quarters.—Roberts (Shannon), Hunt (Shannon), M. McDonald (County). ; Five-eighths.—Moses (Foxton), Warren (County). , Half.—R. T. McDonald (Wanderers).

Hookers.—H. McDonald (Wanderers), Maihi (Shannon), Tana (Hui Mai), Moynihan (Shannon), Bond (Wanderers), Tatana (Wanderers); Ken. Dalzell (Shannon). Emergencies: Forwards, Palmer (County),, S. Merino (Otaki),; Backs, Winiata (Wanderers), Bryant (Hui Mai). Practice will be held on Tuesday, 6th July, 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, Bth July, 7.30 p.m.; and possibly Monday, 12th July. Players failing to attend (unless with reasonable excuse) will be dropped from the team. TO MEET THE ALL BLACKS. N.S.W. CRACKS INJURED*. (Received This Day, 9.30 a.m.) SYDNEY, July 5. Owing to injuries, Foote, Shaw, Lawton and Morrissey are unadle to train to meet the All Blacks. It is douctful if Wallace will be fit, O. Grossman, E, Ford, in Hesslein and W. Sheehari have been selected to fill the vacancies. The trainees are now in quarters at Olovelly.

. c £ o en 1' us rr-J o en O ft o 3 6D Ch £ >J Q a. < G County ... 8 7 1 0 129 33 16 Wanderers ... 8 7 1 0 99 36 16 Shannon ... .... 7 5 2 0 67 54 12 Hui Mai ... ... 7 5 3 0 60 39 12 Otata : ... 8 3 5 0 45 84 8 S. United ... . ... 8 a 6 0 .20 isa 6 Foxton ... ... . ... 8 i 7 0 92 83 4