THE SECOND SPELL.

Shannon News, 19 July 1927, Page 3

THE SECOND SPELL.

MANAWATU DRAW AHEAD. When the teams again filed out it was observed that Mosbs had replaced Warren. The Reds were prominent at the outset, their backs taking up the attack, blit slow passing resulted in the wings being crowded out. However, Parata created a nice opening on one occasion and got to within a few yards of the line, but when Gleeson, who had come up in support, accepted the former’s pass he was ruled offside with nobody between him and the line. This decision was most unfortunate for Horowhenua as Gleeson was at least a yard on-side and the referee was hardly in a position to judge. R. McDonald then opened play out to his backs, but Moses short punted, and Shapleski accepted a mark in his own 25. Manawatu now asserted themselves and both forwards and backs transferred play to past halfway. • The Manawatu half sent his backs away on a couple of occasions, and pretty passing between Darragh, Dewe and Brophy down the opposite wings alternately resulted in the Greens finishing up "in a favourable position near Horowhenua’s line. A strenuous forward scramble event-

uated at this spot, bluipleski bhol ttu, ball out to G. Darragh, who e to cut through, but was well tacl ; led Moses; however, the Manaw atu fo ward jumped into the breach and attei a battle for possession Hare gained and handed on to Tremewan, who, using Ins weight, forced 'himself across. Brophy ? s kick failed to rise. Manawatu 12, Ilorowhdnua 6. Good work by Dalziell and Hunt placed Horowhenua backs on the attack once more. Mailri improved from a line-out,>ut mistakes by the Red backs nullified any advantage gained. Both sides suffered from penalties and several opportunities of turning these to account went begging through weak kicking. Horowhenua sparkled temporarilv in an endeavour to avert defeat, but Manawatu, playing confidently, generally managed to hold them m check. However, the Southern men managed to register another try during the succeeding moments. The outcome of some passing from a line-out. on the Greens’ 25, enabled Parata to catch Dewe at his own game and, completely fooling three Greens with the “dummy,” he galloped through the defence to score a pretty try under the posts with Jacob in attendance, the latter caused amusement by missing a verv simple shot. Manawatu 12, Horowhenua 9. GREENS RETALIATE.

With ten miniitQs of play left, the, Rods still had a chance of winning, and as Williamson fumbled a long lack the forwards swarmed around, but instead of profiting by the previous play and keeping the ball in the tight, they once more heeled it out to the backs, This suited Manawatu to a nicety, and weak play bv Chisholm and Roberts, who both failed to field the leather, enabled Walden to dribble through to halfwav, gather in, send on to Brophy to see the latter once more send 11. Darragh racing away from halfway to score another characteristic try without anvbodv to stay his progress. This time G. Darragh failed to add the major points.' , - Manawatu 15, Horowhenua •>. It. was all. over bar shouting now, and although Horowhenua pressed into Manawatu’s territory it was only for a moment as tbe Green backs, handling in a pretty movement, swept the length of the ground, and from loose play near Horoxvhenua’s goal Anderson snapped up to send Tremewan across for-lns second try. Walden could do nothing with the kick. Back came J. McDonald, Jacob, Maihi, Hunt and Moses, who all handled in a combined rush that culminated as Hunt, essayed a pot without success, and play terminated a few moments later with the final score reading — Manawatu 18, Horowhenua 9. Mr F. Hewitt controlled the game.

MANAWHENUA TEAM FOR WEDNESDAY.

The following team has been selected to represent Manawlienua in the match against Wairarapa on Wednesday:— Full-back: C. Hunt (Horowhenua). Threcquarters: 11. Darragh (Manawatu), D. Brophy (M), J. McDonald (HO. Five-eighths: T. Parata (H.) JDewe (M.). Half: Chisholm (H.). Wing Forward: H. Jacob (H.), (Captain). Forwards: E. Anderson (M.), Halcariaia (PI.), Crawford (M.), Parsons (M.) t Tatana (PI.), Payne (H.), Tremewan (M). Emergencies: Backs, Warren (PI.), Williamson (M.), Parata (H.),; forwards, Persron (M.), Gleeson (PI.). Hammond (M.). .

WAIRARAPA TEAM.

MASTERTON, Night. Tli 0 following team will represent Wairarapa against Manawhenua next Wednesday: — Full-back: E. B. Booth. Threequarters: R. Booth, Stringfel; low, G, Booth. Five-eighths: Cooke and Cundy. Half: Hiroti. Wing Forward: Parker.

Forwards: Q. Donald, Irvine, Reid, Harvey, Reside, Fairbrother, Willougby. Reserves.: Backs, Hart and Yates; forwards, Churchouse and Ward.

MANAWATU JUNIORS GO DOWN

As a curtain raiser to the senior rep. fixture, the juniors elect of Manawatu and Horowhiinua met in a contest from which the southerners emerged with the decision by H points to 0. Taken on the days play the merit of the two teams was fairly well indicated by the score, the gamebeing of much the sa mo. nature as the senior fixture. Manawatu drew first blood, Sutherland getting over from some loose work near the line. Trotter was not long in equalising the score, getting over from a forward attack. Manawatu then made, a determined attack, and a movement instituted by Waugh ended in Sutherland gettingover again. Before the interval Waugh added three more points for Manawatu by running round a scrum near the line. The spell ended with Manawatu 6 points ahead. When the • game reopened Horowhenua set. to work and using their extra weight forced their way down the field to Weston, who sent them back With a fine movement. Dalzcll beat Weston a little later, however, and Picard added tho major points. A penalty goal froth the boot of Picard later gave Horowhenua the lead by two points, after which there was no further score. Mr. E. W. Low had charge of the game.

SCHOOL BOYS’ MATCH.

SHANNON (3) V. OTAKI (0)

Shannon and Otaki school boys met in a match for the Austin banner at Shannon on Saturday, when the game resulted in favour of Shannon, by li doubtful try, scored by Christian, to nil. The visitors were well pressed for the first half, but sound defence and weak attack prevented scores. Frequently Shannon tried hard to cross the line, but the backs mulled when a score was in sight. The Ofalci forwards lacked dash, but in the second spell showed to greater advantage, and by keeping the greasy . ball at their feet 'were seen to better advantage. Shannon, however, played, well, and many of tlieir passing rushes were creditable. This spell was fairly even, Shannon having what advantage there was. No further score was record.)). Mr. Burehall was referee.

After the game the visiting team and their supporters were entertained by Mr. White, headmaster, at afternoon tea, when girls of the upper standard looked to the wants of all. Prior to ieaving for home Mr. Wilmot thr-nkeo. Mr. White and his pupils for the nice spread and the enjoyable game provided, and expressed a . hope tha: Shannon would be able to Ic'eat lixton in the next banner natch. Foxton possessed a solid and heavy 'oam nd were improving in their 'lay. backs had good combination. It was not s.o much the matter of winning a game, he said, but playing it for -.11 it was worth. He advised all to be sport'. Mr. White said it was a pioasur? a, be able to entertain the visitors, especially after the way his 1 earn ’ at been entertained at Otaki. He was pleased that, all looked upon the game from its social side, and glad to say that his team could take a defeat. Mr. White referred to the off-si le tactics of his team, and expressed . a hope that his boys would remedy this defect. He assured the visitors that his team would endeavour to beat Foxton. Mr. White also referred to the sporting tactics of Otaki residents who placed cars at the disposal of the boys. He only wished Shannon residents would do likewise. Reference was also made to the fine sporting spirit of Otaki’s coach —Mr. Thomson. Mr. Thomson, in acknowledging the compliment, took the opportunity' ol thanking Mr. White and the girls for entertaining his team, and after reference to the Shannon boys said hife only wish was that he had a few heavier bovs in his team. He advised the Shannon boys to keep on-side, train hard; by so doing they would have a fine chance for the banner. (Cheers followed).