SATURDAY’S FOOTBALL.

Shannon News, 20 July 1926, Page 3

SATURDAY’S FOOTBALL.

THE RESULTS. SENIORS. County 26, Foxton 6. Shannon 16, Wanderers 6. Hui Mai 21, Otaki 6. JUNIORS. Miranui 6, Shannon 3. Awahou 6, Wanderers 3. THIRDS. Weraroa 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. CHAMPIONSHIP LADDER.

SHANNON AGAIN! DEFEAT WANDERERS. A FAST OPEN GAME. After one of the best club games witnessed in Levin this season, Shannon defeated Wanderers, the championship leaders on the Levin Domain on Saturday by sixteen points to six. Owing to the recent rain, the ground was very greasy, but this in no-way affected the play, which, after the first ten minutes, was fast- and exhilarating. Shannon fielded decidedly the heavier pack, but the lighter Black forwards played surprisingly well, and with the exception of the line-out work, more than held their own. Wanderers wore without the services of Edginton, Bond, and Tatana, while Moynihan was missing from the Shannon team. , The result leaves the competition in a very interesting state, for now County, Shannon and Wanderers, are all running level with an equal number of points. THE GAME. Shannon, winning the toss, elected to play with the wind, and after the kick-off were quickly hammering away near Wanderers’ line. The Reds controlled the first scrum, and Hirst dribbled closer. The. ball came out to the Shannon backs, but Walls misjudged bis pass. He, however, booted across to Roberts On the wing, who dribbled on over the line and In the race for the ball the lasi mentioned player was clearly obstructed, and Shannon wore awarded a try. Boyes missed with the kick. Shannon 3, Wanderers 0.

When play was in motion again, H. McDonald led the Black forwards upfield. Hunt held them up with a mark, and Johannsom beat Jacob for the leather, and returned play to Wanderers’ territory.

With the advantage from several line-outs, Shannon kept the Blacks on the defence, until Winiata whipped the ball out to Jacob, who put. in a strong run, and sent on to Graham. The later’s reverse pass was smothered, and from the scramble that followed, Wanderers were awarded a free. Jacob essayed a shot which, fell short, and Walls booted out but failed to find touch, and play swung back to Shannon’s line. Nicholson caught Roberts in possession and an exciting rally looked dangerous' for the Reds, but, Walls cleared well, and Johannsen, Sands and Hendricksen. carried on into Wanderers’ quarter. Spring endeavoured to get his backs going, but H. McDpnald smothered a, pass. Hunt nipped in however, and speculated over Wanderers’ line, and an exciting race for the ball ended with Winiata just beating White to a touch down. Shannon were quickly back on the attack. The Red backs indulged in a passing rush, and Hunt receiving the ball endeavoured to pot a goal, but missed the direction, and Ryder forced. After the kick-out, a clever run by Rakaraia gained a lot of ground, and play became very exciting as Roberts slipped oh the greasy turf, and a bunch of Blacks gamed ‘control, but faulty handling allowed the Reds to keep their line clear. A relieving kick by Shannon, saw Williams endeavour to initiate a passing movement, but Johannsen intercepted a transfer, and away came the Red forwards, and during the following play Ryder was called upon to make several brilliant saves. Play swung back to midfield and it was from here that T. McDonald sent his backs away in several good movements. Prom one of these Nicholson raced over, but was ruled off-side. Wanderers were, at this stage, showing some good . combined play, and Shannon were called on to exer themselves to the utmost to keep them ° U After Hunt had forced down from a shot by Jacob, Wanderers opened their account. A scrum was forme on the Red twenty-five, and the ba came smartly out to r. McDonald, who shot round on the blind ski , neatly cut Roberts out, and gave Nicholson a clear run in at the corner. Jacob missed from a difficult an gle. Shannon 3, Wanderers 3. Wanderers now appeared to have .the measure of their opponents and the rrame from now on till hair-time chiefly confined to Shannons te run fey Whit® saw fit®

Reds momentarily on the attack, but the Black scrummagers retaliated and some tight forward work eventuated in close proximity to Shannon’s line.

The hall ultimately came out to the open, and Hunt with another speculating kick lifted the siege, and halftime was called as play drifted into touch in neutral territory.

When the game was resumed, both sides cracked on the pace in ah effort to take the lead, and some interesting exchanges ended in Shannon’s favour.

K. Dalzell and Maihi were prominent in some good dribbling rushes, and when the Reds were within striking distance the forwards heeled quickly to Spring, who flashed the hall out to his backs. The movement caught the Black rearguard all standing too close in, and Hunt, receiving the oval, flashed over to score in a handy position. Boyes failed with an easy kick. Shannon 6, Wanderers 3. The Blacks were now on their mettle, and good work by their forwards drove Shannon back to their line, and not many moments had elapsed before Wanderers had m equalised. Boyes punted out into the arms of Ryder, who returned, and, following through quickly, took his own kick on the full while at top speed, passed out to H. McDonald, who had raced into position, on to Jacob, to Graham, 'to Nicholsn, who galloped over wide out. Jacob’s kick went just outside the posts. Wanderers 6, shannon 6. The onlookers were now aroused to a high pitch of enthusiasm as the opposing sides battled on to decide the issue one way or the other. A miskick by Hunt gave Wanderers an advantage, but the Red pack swept through and L. Dalzell snapped up and sent on to K. Dalzell, who was about half a yard off-side and the latter player was nearly over, but was well held by Ryder. Then a great movement by Wanderers covered practically the length of the ground, and some in -and out passing in winch Jacob handled the ball no less than three times, completely non-plussed the defence until Sands marked. Another run by Jacob saw Wanderers fail to accept an opening, as nobody appeared in support. The Blacks were now having the best of matters, and tried to penetrate, first down one wing, them the other, but usually tile last man to handle would knock on. Some exciting play ended in a bunch of Red forwards being ruled' off-side. Jacob bad a shot at goal from a penalty without result. Through Roberts’ initiative, the 1 Reds were quickly up the other end of the field. The Shannon foil-wards carried the line-out, and a dribbling rush saw the hall' strike the corner post and roll over the line, and a Red forward fell on it and was awarded a try. Hunt missed the kick. Shannon 9, Wanderers 6. Shannon now gained the [upper hand, as the Blacks appeared to go to pieces. A fine rush by the Red forwards literally swept the Blacks off their feet, and opening it out, the ball went quickly along the line of backs, and Roberts finished off an excellent piece of play by scoring wide o|ui. Hunt 'again missed. Shannon 12, Wanderers 6. Shortly following this Hunt put the issue beyond doubt, for after the Reds had pressed home, he gained possession in a handy position, and potted a neat goal, making the score 16 to 6 in Shannon’s favour. Time was nearly up, and the only other incident of note was a clever run i>> Winiata that failed, through want of support, and an interesting game ended shortly after. Mr N. Emmett controlled the game. Commenting on the above match the Levin “Chronicle’’ says:—• While not detracting from Shan lion’s win, it must he admitted that there was an element of luck in then favour, and the score is hardly a fair .indication of the relative merits of the two sides. Territorially, W an derers held a distinct ad\ antage, and during the second spell when the score stood at six all, they were in the ascendency. Then a couple ol questionable decisions in quick succession in Red’s favour, seemed to take the sting out of Ihe Blacks, and for ten minutes or so they played a lifeless game, and Shannon, quick to seize the advantage, soon increased their score. From a penalty, Jacob kicked what certainly appeared to be a good goal. The referee appealed to the touch judge and gave no goal, but in the meantime Roberts, while the Blacks were standing around awaiting the decision, caught them napping, and i raced upfield with the ball, and the Red forwards,- dribbling on from a line-out, took the leather on to Wanderers’ line. A Red forward touched -down, out the ball had obviously gone into touch-in-goalj in fact it had actually struck the corner post. Shannon, however, were awarded the try. JUNIORS. MIRANUI 6 v. SHANNON 3. This game proved a big draw for the public, there - being the laT S® s * attendance for a junior game on th. local ground this season, despite the fact that the weather■conditions were miserable, several showers during the progress of the game. ’ around -was very wet and greasy, and it was only with difficulty the players were able to retain a foothold, therefore a good exhibition of Ru„b\ was out of the question. The contest was a hard fought one, from start to finish but tile honours were with Miranui whose back division ou - classed the Shannon rearguard, but

the forwards were fairly even. The Shannon backs, as a whole, failed badly, as instead of keeping the hall in the tight, they persistently tried to handle it, with the result that the efforts of tlieir forwards were often spoilt. With the ball so greasy it was most unwise for them to attempt to make the play open. The game provided plenty of excitement for the spectators, the ball frequently travelling from one end of the field to the other; but always the Miranui defence was too sound. for any onslaughts by Shannon. As the outcome of a fine dribbling rush by Miraniui in the first spell, Rowlands gave them a three points lead in the first half. On resuming, the Shannon supporters were still hopeful that their team would even matters and perhaps prove the winners, tout Miranui continued to hold the upper hand, increasing - their lead to six points, Rowlands again being responsible. Shortly after Shannon’s hopes were raised by Picard converting a free kick, but as the game progressed it was easily seen Miranui had the upper hand, and when the whistle went for tune there was great rejoicing among ffiwr supporters, the game ending in :*•( ir favour, by 6 to 3. For the wieners,' Rowlands was the sb. r back and there is no doubt- he was largolv responsible for their victory, he seemed to be with the ball all the time. He was ably assisted by Re Jiuesne and Jamieson of the three-quarter line. Chapman, Hoare, Robbie and Humphries, until the latter got a bump, were the pick of the Shannon backs, while Picard, wlio usually plays a sound game, could do nothing right in the defensive. The forwards in tooth teams worked hard, all doing tlieir share of the work. Mr Sciascia efficiently controlled the game. HOROiWHENUA REPRESENTATIVES The following will represent Ilorowhenua against Manawatu at Palmerston on Saturday next, July Wh: M. Johnson (Hui Mai). Robert's (Shannon), Hunt (Shannon), M. McDonald (County). T. Parata (County), Warren (County). i - T. McDonald (Wanderers). Jacob (Wanderers), captain Maihi (Shannon), George (Hui Mai), 'l’ana (Hui Mai). Moynihan (Shannon), K. Dalzell i Shannon). ■- ' Bond (Wanderers), Gleeson (Otaki). Emergencies. Forwards: Palmer (County), Merino (Otaki); Winiata (Wanderers),' Bryant (Hui Mai). JUNIOR TRIAL. MAORI v. PAKEHA. AT SHANNON, JULY 3l&t, 2.50 p.m. MAORI TEAM. Graham (Weraroa). J. Taipo (Awahou), Bull (Weraroa), Broughton (Weraroa. Phillips (Weraroa), Hindu (Awalioiu). N. Huff (Foxton). Pini (Miranui). Royal (Awahou), J. McGregor (Awahou), Knox (Wanderers}, J. Huff (Foxton), Renata (Awahou), H. McGregor (Awahou), Pini (Awaliou). Emergencies: Backs, T. McGregor (Awahou), McDonald (Wanderers). Forwards, J. McGregor (Awahou), Kiwa (Wanderers). PAKEHA TEAM. Pickard (Shannon). Cole (Weraroa), De Juir (Miranui), Satherly (Shannon). Lee (Miranui), Robinson (Awaliou). Humphries (Shannon). Moody (Weraroa). Coyle (Shannon), Perrin (Weraroa), Satherly (Shannon), Simpson (Miranui), Robbie (Shannon), Anderson (Foxton), Gay (Weraroa). Emergencies: Backs: Rowlands (Miranui), Tantrum (Weraroa); forwards: Sliaw (Foxton), Cole (Weraroa). THIRD NORTHERN REPRESENTATIVES. Following arc the Third Northern Representatives to play Southern Representatives at Levin, Saturday, 31si July at 1.30 p.m.—C. Roe (Weraroa), G. Rankin (Foxton), Marlin (Shannon), McGregor (Wanderers), A. Woollett (Weraroa), A. Stevenson (Foxton), Simpson (Foxton), N. Taylor Jones (Wanderers), Smith (Wanderers), Worman (Shannon), Vickers .Weraroa), Cunningham (Foxton), Wriglit (Shannon),.. Ribble (shannon). Emergencies. Backs: Winiata (Wanderers), Moore (Shannon); forwards Croon (Miranui), Bishop (Weraroa), Bowler (Shannon). . The Northern team will play in Wanderers’ jerseys.

u tfl «ri c 3 > £ i £ a a "3 to < d s o £ f/3 O hJ (3 o 8 County 11 y 0 158 41 18 Wanderers ... 11 9 0 117 55 18 Shannon 11 !) 2 0 89 63 18 Hui Mai 10 7 3 0 84 51 14 Qtaki 11 4 7' 0 51 105 8 S. United ... 10 4 6 0 20 122 8 F&xto.n 10 2 8 0 97 109 4