FOOTBALL

Shannon News, 10 May 1927, Page 3

FOOTBALL

SATURDAYS RESULTS.

SENIOR. County 25 v. Awahou 5. Otaki 9 v. Weraroa 9. Hui Mai 11 v. Wanderers 3

JUNIORS; Miranui 24 v. Awahou 3. Foxton 14 v. Shannon 6. Weraroa 9 v. Hui Mai 3

THIRDS, Shannon 6 vV Awahou 6. Wanderers defaulted to Weraroa Otaki Maori College 27 v. Kukn 3.

FOURTHS. Levin D.H.S. 8 v. Foxton D.H.S. 6.

HUI MAI FORWARDS WIN THE DAY. THE GAME AGAINST WANDERERS Displaying better team, work, combining Well in the loose" rushes, and : superior packing in the scrums, enabled the Hui Mai forwards to reave the field victorious after their encounter, with Wanderers on the Levin Domain on Saturday, the final score'being eleve.i points to three in the Greens? favour. Although there were intervals'-during the game when the Wanderers' pack appeared to gain the upper hand, their efforts were not sustained, and tlv? Greens' quick to grasp opportunities. would sweep away downfield.with rush after rush. The Green backs although showing nothing of an outstanding nature, were steady'; and usually could be relied upon Avheii it" came-to 'clefend ing their line. The Wandarers forwards were not altogether a happy family, their scrum work particularly, being; in need.of much improvement, the Hui Mai vanguard being frequently allowed to conn! through .in a body and upset;'several .promising movements. Towards the end of the game Wanderers in an effort to retrieve their position, fell into errors and Hui Mai had no difficulty, in preserving their lead. ' r . f , Mr J. Smith refereed.

THE PLAY. • AN EARLY'SCORE. Jacob. won the toss and the team lined out as follows: — Hui Mai (green and white). —Backs-.! Johnson, Bryant, Enoka, Wjil'^eftj/Raii; field, Bevan and Weipehana. ForwardsGray, George, Mackersey,, Tana, Gai diner, R. Weipeihana, C. Robinson am; Gray. Wanderers (black). —Backs: Ryder Udy, Graham, Williams, Winiata, .Jac-o! and W. Parata. Forwards: Tatana. McDonald, Heiemaia, Ward, Tohu, Stergen, Knox and Kuiti. Hui Mai won the first scrum, bin gained nothing thereby, as the Black' forwards, headed by Tatana, -took po session, and invaded Hui JVlai's territory, until Williams failed to field i: cross-kick, and Bryant-found touch a: half-way. Coming away in a body from. the line-out, the Green.-''forwards swamped the opposition, and were no forestalled until within striking distance of Wandered line.! A tussleamong the forwards of both "sides followed, during which Hui" Mai' werawarded a penalty, .Mela Johnson establishing an early lead for his >.ide, islanding a goal,-play having only 'in progress, for three 'minutes.. Hui Mai 3, Wanderers 0.

A free kick to Wanderers-affc-r +h. kick-out, saw Jacob find ton.cirpast Hu Mai's 25 with a good kick, and fron the throw-in the Black backs handed until a pass from Winiata to Jacob ,w.a . not accepted. However, Gra'harn gain. ed, and high, punted, but Johnson cooj \y marked with several Blacks oil to ; of him. Wanderers' back line wer. again seen in action almost immediate ly, but- TJdy, when cornered, bc-o:.ed to. hard and Hui Mai forced. Play nov speeded np as the players settled dovv, somewhat, and a merry, price was so. by both sides. From a serum in midfleld, Eofcinsoi shot clear, and dribbled down to Ryder The latter player attempted to ralicvc. but hiad the chagrin, of seeing his ow>. kick charged down by Robinson, and after a desperate race for the ball which had re-bounded over the line Graham just managed to force.

WANDERERS DRAW LEVEL

The Hui Mai forwards were now getting nicely into their stride, and wer. proving more than a handful for the Blacks, however, just as the balance iyag swinging their way, the unexpected happened "'■ Tataria, McDonald and Tolm,' came away with the ball at their toes, and after dribbling well past Jralf-waVj Tohu gathered in and centred righr under tha posts, only to see Williams. who had come up at top speed, knockon in an attempt to field the leather, Mid the opportunity went begging. In spite of this misfortune, Wanderers quickly evened the scores, for from the scrum that followed this breach, Parata shot a neat pass to Jacob, and ;hat player,- accepting the ball in his ■tride, flashed through the opposition, :o score near the posts. He missed an ■asy kick. . j:. Hui Mai 3, Wanderers, 3. Play proceeded at a fast pace, the fame "developing into a battle between he Hvii Mai forwards, and the Wanlerers' backs. After good defc-n-ivi >lay by Johnson, the Hui Mai full >ack, the Green forwards took comaand, and charged downfield, but clerer play by Ryder frustrated their ef orts, and returned play to midfield. Vallace accepted the ball, and spvintd down the wing only to be f orced"-int<; ouch Then followed .some close play ear Wanderers' line, with Hui Mai

battling hard to regain the lead, but Parata"effected a neat save by finding touch at the- 25. In the twinkling of an eye, the "scene of action was changed, and the Graens, who only a moment previously had looked like scoring, were sent back to defend their own citadel by a good solo effort by Udy. Wanderers narrowly missed scoring at this stage, as Heremaia set the backs in motion from a line-out, the ball travelling along the line, until Williams was forced out just in the nick of time. Once again the relentless Green forwards saved the situation and removed play to a safer distance. TANA'S FINE EFFORT. Allowing no quarter, Hui Mai pushed their way further ahead, ,their determined efforts culminating in a typical, forward try ' Receiving at midfield, Tana raced away at top speed, and at the right moment, passed to Gardiner, who had galloped along in support, reeaived the reverse pass, and transferred again infield to Gray, who had a clear run over. It was an excellent movement, and proved too much for the defence. Johnson. missed the kick, and half-time 'sounded. . . •Hui Mai 6, Wanderers 3. GREENS INCREASE THE LEAD. -The second spell opened quietly, with play in neutral territory, when, after ten minutes the Hui Mai backs were seen in a combined attacking mood practically for the first time during the game, their play up to this stage, having been mostly of an individual variety. Incidently it was well worth waiting for, and provided the titbit of the match. Receiving from a line-out on Wanderers' side halfway, Wehipeihana sent his backs away, the ball reaching Bevan, who completely fooled his opponents with a neat dummy,. ( and shot straight through to Ryder. Drawing the Black full-back the Hui Mai five-eighth timed his pass well, and then sent on to Gray, who had shown good judgment by running into position to receive the ball and score under the posts. Ransfield had no difficulty with the kick. Hui Mai 11, Wandereis 3.

This reverse' stung Wanderers int'i immediate action, but they becavie ovcr-anxions, and mistakes in their play nullified any advantage they gained, however, on one occasion Hui Mai wore compelled to seek relief with a ■fot'ee-down.«

The Green forwards were still playing n fine game, and' aided by well judged kicks on the part of Meta Johnson, held Wanderers at bay. ' '"'.Trieol>' ni'oved'up frorii the five-eighth line to the wing-forward position in an endeavour to rally his forwards and led them in an "attacking movement, only to see Johnson scoop the leather up, and race half the length of the ground to give Hui Mai the advantage once again. Then followed a sustained attack by the Greens, and it was only fine defensive play by Ryder that saved Wanderers time and again. In a dying effort the Black forwards returned the attack, their prospects becoming brighter as Johnson fumbled the ball, but Bryant came to the rescue, and booted* into touch, and time sounded as Hui Mai relieved from a penalty, both teams showing signs of the pace set in the earlier stages.

COUNTY 25 v. AWAHOU 5. The above game was played on the racecourse, Foxton, on Saturday. A keen and tricky easterly cross wind made goal-kicking difficult. From the kick-off County pressed, Robinson being called on to save with a kick into touch. Prom the line-out the ball'came out to Warren Who gor over in the corner. R. McDonald missed with the kick: County 3, Awahou 0. County continued to press, Taylor kicking beautifully into touch at half way. County brought the ball back, Taylor kicking high. Gregg (County) broke iway smartly from the scrummage, tin hall finally going out in the corner. Prom the line-out Dunn secured to dash nv-T. McDonald failed" to convert: County 6—o. Awahou looked .■scoring but the blues transferred play to the other end, Taylor saving with a speculator into touch. Warren following fast broke away to score under the posts. Mr McDonald converted: County 11—0. Half-time was called without further score.

Almost immediately Awahou accepted a free. From a line-out the ball travelled across fiell to J. McDonald who scrambled over. Leeson missed with the kick: County 14—0. Awahou p.-esscd but the blues came back with a fine run by J. McDonald Westward stopping with a good tackle, from a line-out the ball came out to Warren to Parata, to J. McDonald and on to Webber who dived over. McDonald failed.to convert: County 17—0. Awahou attacked, Thompson and Taylor doing good work. From a scrum on the twenty-five the ball came out to Fuller who put in a good short run to score in a good position. Taylor converted: County 17, Awahou 5. Awahou bucked up and had County defending strenuously but not for long. R. McDonald was prominent, but kick ed too hard, Westward forcing. Al most immediately he had another try scoring in a handy position. J. McDonald converted: County 22—5. Taylor followed up the kick well but knocked on. County infringed in the scrum. Taylor's kick falling inches short of the crossbar. A few minutes later Webber was again prominent getring over well out. R. McDonald missed with the kick. County 25, Awahou 5. Up and down play ensued, Moses (Awahou) tricking the opposition with a penalty by kicking low and short tc catch and nearly got over. A few min!utea later Taylor nearly got over, Lev

son collaring well and kicking the ball Mr Sciascia gave very impartial decisions throughout. THIRDS. AWAHOU 6.~v7sHANNON 6. The above teams met on the Domain on Saturday and- after an evenly contested game resulted as above, each side scoring two tries. Mr. M. Coylo ,-had charge of the "game. POSITION OP TEAMS. ■<-■ . «h W--S *« a id Cu « o § g "S ■- £-\~ Pk £ J A ./Ah ft O

JUNIOR FIXTURES. The following are the remaining junior fixtures for Ist round. Saturday, May 21st. Weraroa v. Foxton, at Foxton, No. 1, 2.50 p.m; ~ Hui Mai v. Awahou, at Foxton, No. 2, 2.50 p.m. ' Shannon v. Miranui, at Miranui, 2.50 p.m. . Saturday, MajT 28th. Hui Mai v. Foxton, at Manakau, 2.50 p.m. \ • . Weraroa v. Shannon, at Shannon, 2.5 J p.m. Miranui aud Awahou have byes. Note. —All teams count a win against Wanderers. RESULTS ELSEWHERE. WELLINGTON. Poneke 20. v. Old Boys 15. Oriental 18. v. Berhampore 8. Athletic 21. v. Marist 9. Petone 11. v. Wellington 10. MANAWATU. Old Boys 22 v. Feilding 0.8. 3. * Woodville 13 v. Kia Toa 5. Western United 9 v. Feilding 6. WAIRARAPA. Masterton 23. v. Old Boys 15. Greytown 14. v. Carterton 3. Gladstone 27. v. Featherston 13. . WANGANUI. Old Boys 11. v. Pirates 0. Kaierau 18. v. Technical Old Boys 12. CHRISTCHURCH. Christchurch 37. v. Merivale 3." Varsity 12. v. Technical S. Albion 10. v. 'Linwood 8. ) _ SOCCER. '•: :-■ WELLINGTON; i, '" v Y.M.C.A. 5. v.- Thistle 0. Marist 3. v. Institute.2. Soatoun 4. v. Brooklyn 4. . Diamonds 5. .v.:-Hospital 2. MANAWATU. R;S.A. 4 v. Rangers 2. , Athletic 3 v. Flock House 2.- . St. Andrews 2 v. Foxton 0. THE REFEREE'S POSITION. . DEPUTATION TO WAIT ON DIS- ; : , TRICT COUNCIL. A general meeting of the Horowhenua Rugby Referees'. Association was held during the week-end, when all but two of the members were present, and an informal discussion took place regarding the. split with the Rugby District Council. Eventually it was decided to ask the Council to receive a deputation, consisting of Messrs Parata, Peters, Ssiascia and Karaute tomorrow evening, to consider the question of agreements with the Council.

County 3 3 0 0 65 11 -(. Hui Mai 2 2. 0 0 31 15 4 Weraroa 3 1 1 1 15 28 3 Awahou 3 1 2 0 26 31 2 Shannon 2 0 1 1 15 23 1 Otaki 3 0 2 1 15 41 1 W 'derers 2 0 1 1 6 14 1