RUGBY FOOTBALL.

Shannon News, 9 July 1929, Page 3

RUGBY FOOTBALL.

HOROWHENUA DISTRICT COMPETITION. SATURDAY’S RESULTS. / SENIORS. Wanderers 15 v. Hui Mai v. ■Shannon 16 v - Otaki JUNIORS. Foxton 24 v. Weraroa b. Shannon won from Manuereis .».> default. Otaki 28 v. Hui Mai 0. THIRDS. J Weraroa 12 v. Tokcmani ,6. Poxton won from Shannon by de.fault,. SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP TABLE.

WANDERERS v. HUI

The game between Wanderers and Hui Mai provided spectator:? on the Levin Park Domain with an increasing ratio of excitement,'particularly as the

second spell advanced, for it was m ‘ that half of the match that the wearers of the black jerseys decisively ' turned the tables,on their opponents from Manakau. Although W andoieis form has' improved g'cat’y dating the last month, they must have surprised even 'their • supporters by the manner ■ in which they rallied tni• t :■ ioree-, against a strong and dcirrrai ued opposition to win by. a substantial margin. The teams took the field as follows: Wanderers (black). —Full back. Ey- ■ derj three-quarters, Bryant, S. Graham, J. Graham; five-eighths, Webber, Nicholson; half, W. Parata; .forwards, T. Parata, *Heremaia, Udy, JlcD >nal:l, Tatana', • McConnell, Knox, EausiieL.d. ' ‘ Hui Mai—Full back, Wallace; rhr.ee-

quarters, Grey, Wehipeihana, J. Broughf ton; five-eighths, R. B rough I on, L. •• Be van; half, H. . forwa; ds. RGeorge (wing), Nahona, •., Tana, Beattie, MeLeavey, Kuiti and Edlin. Following the kick-off by Wanderers, from the west end, play was somewhat of an even character, the ball t-ravel- ■' ling as far as the full-backs of . Ihe respective side?. During the opening stages Tana’s knee gave him trouble and he had to retire, Greig replacing

him.. The greens .were doing most of the 'attacking about this time, bui were unable to break through the lnce al backs. Bull was playing a neat game, marking and picking up with precision, and so nuMi .ying seve •;! ;».1 the rushes from the opposing side. -McDonald eventually found an opr a nig and sprinted up the side with the Ins'; in his possession, but over-ran The toueh-linc. Both teams invaded in turn, and R. Broughton was jpromine.it 1 in an attempt to reach the iueai g Mi line. Wanderers soon rettmiOd;Wjlii a

dribbling lush, which was stepped by

. Bull picking up smartly, the bail gui .ing into touch about lifted! yah from Hui Mai’*; line. A. penalty again-, st the blacks tor off-sub? play gave

the visitors relief ,to half-wav, aad J. Broughton kicked to the twenty-five, iv which locality play of a sviruvi.t ng nature took place. was ag;.:.i given against the iodal team, and Louthe free kick, in a favourable po.-if.-on. the greens’ score was opened with m goal by L. Bevan. Hui Mai 3, Wanderers 0. After some indecisive play in mid field, Wanderers managed a c oncer t-v...-rush, but were penalised, and BJi relieved to half-way. Line-kicks were exchanged, with little advantage to either side; then'Hui Mai reached the twenty five. Play swung back sonic Id yard•• and Wanderers suffered a penalty. B-

van took the kick, in line witn tb:goal, and was again successful. HaMai 6, Wanderers 0. After a little ’while hope began tense in favour of the home team, who gradually worked the ball towards the corner. Jack Graham took ;i. pas? and made a dash, but went out ovu the touch-line. Fo.r several minutey a keen struggle lasted at this end -f the field, but Hui Maids backs put up' a sound defence and eventually Hu

position was eased for them by a fr-v--kick, play ensuing in the vicinity of their twenty-five. Wanderers again applied the pressure, and when a lie kick was,,awarded them 8. Graham had a shot at goal, but the ball went Jow. Ilui Mai came back to the -aHack through, the medium of J. Brough;;-:;,

who kicked with good judgment. By der was mainly instrumental in rape Sling the attack, and with play in a neutral position half-time sounded. Ilui Mai 6, Wanderers 0. j Soon, after the resumption, McDonald and ,T;ttana were prominent: in a passing rush, which carried ooerutionto Hui Mai’s twenty-five. Following a line-out, the local learn were awarded a free kick, but McDonell’s attempt at goal from an awkward angle was a failure. A series of long punt? was exchanged, after whic.h Tatnuu, from a free kick at an angle, made an attempt. On the goal, which he narrowly missed. Wanderer? were now beginning to wear down the opposition, penetrating further with each attempt. Mc-Don- ■ aid got possession and passed to Tatana, who made a nice run, but went down to a tackle. The-ball was neat kicked across the goal line, and Bull •was just in time to force down and • avert a Wanderers’ score. The visiting team were again put on the 'defensive, and the ball crossed their line, a five-yard scrum resulting. A lateral

j passing movement followed; S. Graham failed to hold the leather, but fsichol- / son grabbed it and crossed over. Ta-

tana converted in good style.. Hui Mai G. Wanderers’ 5.

Fast work in midfield was witnessed, in which the local forwards had some difficulty in breaking through. They

were quickly repelled, and the game settled for a while about Wandeiers’ twenty-five. Half-way through the spell the blacks were again on the of-

fensive, and Ryder essayed a goal from the field, missing it bv a small margin. A free-kick taken by Tatana also

failed to produce a score. Bryant, appeared likely to gain a try from a pass, but was pushed out at the corner. With a-quarter of an hour t-j go, Hui Mai were still one point in the lead; than a change came over the scene. After a scramble,in the greens’

territory and near half-way, S. Graham ran most of the distance and transferred to J. Graham, who registered a try well out. Tatana failed to convert.

Wanderers 8, Hui Mai 6. Shortly afterwards, MeDonellj, fol-

lowing up a dribbling rush, fell on the ball near the comer. The kick was taken by himself, but the ball travelled low. Wanderers 11, Hui Mai 6.

Play was centred for a time. Then Ryder obtained possession and passed, lo Tatana, who transferred to Webber, but the latter was pushed out n few yards from tlie line. The next score was a potted goal, skilfully accomplished by W. Parata from near half-way. Wanderers 15, Hui Mai 6. The blacks continued to attack and had their opponents busy defending %t the twenty-five. Passing among the Hui Mai backs ended in a knock-on, and after a scrum the ball went over rheir line. Ryder followed it, but Bevan was handy and forced. The last incident was a free kie]; taken by Udy, which just missed the goal, and the game ended with the scores unchanged. Wanderers 15, Hui Mai G. Mr J. Smith was referee.

SHANNON (16) v. OTAKI (8). This game, played at Otaki on Saturday, proved an interesting . one as both sides were of almost equal merit. The northerners arrived minus some of their picked players while Otaki had also to play substitutes. The game, as played by the southerners, was much better than on the previous Saturday. The back play was a decided improvement, although it must be admitted

that collaring, at times, was lamentably weak. On other occasions it Avas good, reflecting credit on the tacklcrs. The Otaki forwards played a hard game; they were of an even nature. The Shannon backs proved nippy while the forwards, - a solid combination, worked well together. Otaki pressed from the kick-off and judging by their display for the first ten' minutes appeared as if they would have an easy win. Then Johansen and Gray put in bright play and relieved the tension, but it was* only of slight duration am: Otaki soon returned to the attack. D. D ’Ath, who played a good game throughout, became prominent and by smart play put Shannon"well on the defence. A free kick saw Meta just miss the uprights. Then Johansen made a dash up field and passed, but W. D’-Ath nicely intercepted and again Shannon

were defending. Then came a pretty passing rush 'by McLaren, a new player for Otaki, Meta, and D’Ath brothers, finished off by Enoka, who, unfortunately, for his side dropped the ball when .a score looked likely. Meta, however, quickly ran round, grabbed up the ball but was collared before crossing the line. Shannon accepted a force. McLaren, who initiated several passing bouts, set his backs in motion, and Me'ta, on gaining possession, made

a good run, but Shannon collaring well saved the situation. Payne, Walls, Robbie, and Dalzell then put in solid play, after which Puti, Walls, and Gray took a leading part. McLaren intercepted a pass and surprising the opposition raced some 50 to 60 yards down field, and amidst a deal of excitement-, scored for Meta to convert. Otaki 5, Shannon nil. Meta afterwards broke away, and passed infield, but the pass was not taken advantage of. Lima shortly after ha'd a pot shot at goal from well out.’* The kick was a good one, going just outside the post. Then Dalzell retaliated by a Tun, but in passing threw forward and spoiled a chance. Goodwin and Gray put in smart work but Lima saved. However,

Shannon kept up the attack, and Hanna scored under the bar. He added the major points, .3 —5. Otaki returned to the attack but Walls saved, after which Dalzell, Payne and Hanna put in serviceable play. W. D ’Ath saved the situation, but afterwards got offside and Hanna from the free kick, according to both umpires, put the bad over the bar. The referee, however, ruled otherwise. Gray, Meta, and McLaren then essayed a passing bout, and the latter narrowly missed a score. Shannon returned to the attack and Dalzell cleverly “dummied” the majority of the opposition, but was coliaroci on the line. Shortly after the spell ended with the scores 5 - -5 Prim took the place of his brother in the second half and with Meta and McLaren soon became prominent, but through the soli(jl play of Dalzell an .1

Hanna Shannon attacked, causing Otaki to accept a force. Interesting play followed, but weak defence let Walls through to score, but Hanna missed the bar. Shannon S, Otaki 5. Following loose play in mule-field McLaren was roughly handled by a s'trangle-grip but, unfortunately, the referee failed to see it. Interesting play then ensued and Meta set his backs in motion, which resulted in Otaki attacking. After the ball had passed among - the backs McLaren scored his second try, but Tuna failed

to convert. D. D’Ath followed by a sensational run along the line, and it appeared that he would outpace the Opposition. However, he was overtaken a few yards from the line. Then W. D’Ath marked but his kick at goal fell short. Otaki backs again got under way -and McLaren .missed the line

by a few feet. Shannon accepted a force. Rhodes then made a dive at the ball and nearly scored, after which D. D ’Ath was almost a scorer. At this stage Otaki had all the best of the play, and two 5-vard scrums saw desperate attempts made to, cross the line. W. D’Ath followed by a solid run to the full-back but Winterburn missed the pass and a score was lost. Shannon for the last few minutes put in good play and on several occasions Lima was called upon to defend. A lose rush saw Otaki again attack, then the visitors by a determined rush brought the ball bad?. Weak defence allowed Dalzell to score an easy try .near the posts. Hanna converted. Id—S. To the end of the game Shannon predominated, and before time was called Williams scored but Hanna failed to convert. 1G —8. Mr. Kura Davis was referee.

The Otaki backs were strengthened by the inclusion of McLaren, while Meta was again a tower of strength. D’Ath Brothers also did well, while the other backs proved more reliable than on the previous Saturday. _ The forwards were an even lot, but training would not be amiss to one or two. Walls, Gray and Puti were reliable backs for Shannon, while Hanna, Dalzell, and l’ayne proved hard-working forwards.

OTAKI v. HUI MAI JUNIORS. Otaki juniors travelled to Manakau and won a rather ■ one-sided contest. Manakau fielded a weak team due to influenza. T. Atkins and J. Slack being out weakened both backs and forwards. Nevertheless the team fought a good losing battle .and had Otaki penned in their own twenty-live for the most of the first half. Otaki’s first try came from a good solo effort by J. Fafeita, who dribbled from halfway to outpace the opposing backs and score in the corner. This player scored two more tries during the game and 'played his best game this season. G. Merwood later made a fine opening and sent W. Johnson over for a try. K. Mctera converted with a good kick. Before the spell ended G. Merwood again bolted’’ with the ball and scored in a good position. Playing down hi LI in the second half Otaki increased their score to twenty-nine: J. Fafeita two tries, H. Dcrham, K. Mctera, B. Ryder, scoring. K. Metcra converted three. M. Johnson, at full back, played a sterling game and is a ’very versatile player. The rest of the backs played really well. Of the forwards ail played well and one could not single out oue player as being better than another. Mr. Leitch controlled the game;

THIRD GRADE. WERAROA v. TOKOMARU. The above game was played on the Tokomnia ground on Saturday, in the presence of a fair number of spectators. The remit was somewhat of an indication of the play, but Wcraioa had the better of tbice-parts of the rnatch. Tokemaru received several free kicks in front of the goal, but failed to make full use of them. The game, allhough not rough, was hard, and there were several stoppages. For the winners trios rvere scored by Roberts, Stoic, Grace and Denton, and tor the 'losers by D. Young and J. Young. .Mr IT. Pone earned the whistle.

PRIMARY SCHOOLS. The competition for the Austin Banner progressed another stop on Saturday when Shannon met Foxton en the Shannon Domain. Botlr teams were somewhat depleted by sickness, the Shannon team being* hard pressed to find a team, .but nevertheless they put up a good light, the, visitors winning by 6 points to 3; a penalty goal on the call of time giving them the lead. From the kick off Buxton started to piress, but a mark by Holden sent Shannon to Foxton’s 2.3, where from a free kick Salherley had a shot at goal and Foxton force-.!. Then Croon tried lo run through, but Jones grassed him and from a line out Picard cleared. Fevton continued to pro-;-, but from a penalty to Shannon for off-side Thomp;on sent the play well up. McEwen i hen got' possession and ran the lull jngtli’ of the field to be collared on lie line. Foxton once move sent p:av back, but from a line out .McEwen had uiother try to get over the line, but went to touch and Foxton counter atackeu, Neville opening up Fox ton’s account by scoring. Fox‘•on 3, Shannon nil.

Shannon then attacked and a good kick bv Jones found the line in Foxton’s territory. A penalty gave the visitors, temporary relief, but. the home team led by Pat Poach, returned to the attack and from a five yards scrum McEwen -went- over. Sutherley failed to add the extra points. Foxton 3, Shannon 3.

On changing sides play travelled up and down until Croon picked up, making a good attempt to go through, but the ball went into touch. Off-side play saw Foxton have an unsuccessful attempt to increase their score. Picard then sent the ball to half way from where the Shannon forwards dribbled to the Foxton line, where they were penalised for off-side. Foxton returned to attack and Shannon had to force. A mark by Hudson kept Shannon on the defensive until McEwen cleared. Two penalties saw Prentice try to goal tor Foxton. Foxton continued to press, and from a five yards’ scrum Roach marked and found’the line. From the line-out Crawley marked and as a result Foxton added another three points, call of time finding the scores: Foxton 6, Shannon 3.

TEAMS TO PLAY MANAWATU. The following team* have been chosen to represent Horowhenua in the

return A and B matches against Mana- | watu, at Palmerston Forth on Wednesday:— HOROWHENUA A. Full back:

Johnson Three-quarters: Graham Stevenson Taylor Five-eighths: Bnll Be van Half: W. Pa rat a Wing:

T, Para t a Forwards: . Pratt Andrews Satherlev Tntana Hanna Dalzell Payne HOROWHENUA B.

Full back: Ryder Three-quarters: Robinson Wallace Procter Five-eighths: llirini McKenzie Half: Barnes Wing:

MeteForwards: Moodie Hakaraia McDonald McDonnell Eparaima Ranstield Renata Reserves: Forwards: Knox, Harrison. Backs*: J. Broughton, R. Broughton, J. Bryant.

A and B Rugby Teams ' To Play Horowhenua

GAMES ON WEDNESDAY,

The following Manawatu A end B teams have been selected to meet Horowiienua A and B combinations at the »Sbowgrounds on Wednesday: — A team: S. Bramwell, SlYangc, Fletcher, Page, Ormond, N. Bramwell, Thompson, Crawford, Boldt, McKenzie, Co.-vad, Miles, C. Hight, Nield, M. Waldnn Emergencies: Backs, Mullins, lleise, Shaplcski; forwards,' Gu v". Robertson.

B team: Wasley, Cochrane, Molfatt, Elliott, Goldfinch, Dcwe, Fuller, Snell, M. Might, Lynch, T. Parsons, Dalziell, Wells, Herd. Emergencies: Backs, Paccy, Riddell, Griffin; forwards, Baker, Flowers.

The B team is to assemble at the Showgrounds at 1 p.m., and the A team at the Cafe do Paris hotel at 2 p.m.

HOROWHENUA v. MANAWATU.

Stevenson, who was picked as centre three-quarter in the Horowhenua A team to play Manawatu to-morrow, will be unable to take part, owing to an injured knee. Robinson will be transferred from the three-quarter line of the B team to. that of the A team, and their credit that brings them level ant.

SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. POSSIBILITY OP FOUR TEAMS TYING. Owing to the rescinding of the Horowhenua Rugby Council’s motion that the Wa'i)|derers-Poxt'ji >ll match be replayed, the former club liave a win to dieir ejedit ,that briiigs them level with'Foxton in the running for the senior championship, each having eleven points. Shannon and Hui Mai are next with nine points each. The next round is the final one, and if Shannon defeat Wanderers and Hui Mai beat Foxton all four teams will be level, involving a re-play extending over two more Saturdays The positions in the championship. are now as under: —

A) t g S) C3 to . si R s £ ■j: R in R CO 6 Foxton Wanda re rs 8 8 5 5 2 o .1 1 oa 58 40 29 11 u Hui Mai 8 4 2) 1 ;:>2 SO Shannon 8 l •4 3 1 98 70 9 Otaki 9 2 5 O 71 9 4 0.