SHORE SUPERIOR

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 341, 30 April 1928, Page 6

SHORE SUPERIOR

FIFTEEN-POINT WIN FROM CITY

Devonport, playing City on No. 2 ground at Carlaw Park on Saturday, had a runaway victory, although the first spell gave every indication of a win for the red-and-blacks. The final figures, 21 to 6 in favour of Shore, give an idea of how the heavy marine players walked through the opposition, especially when they added all their points in the second spell. | The game at the start was weak and unimpressive, with the advantage with City. The latter scored its first points a few minutes after the start, and continued to force the pace, with Shore defending* solidly. City had scored six points when half-time came, but Shore was beginning to rally. Opening the second spell with a penalty kick, Seagar added Shore’s first points, and this was the signal for a general, change in the tenor of the game. Shore now assumed dashing attacking tactics, and City could not stop the forceful rushes. Except for an occasional burst of speed, and a few good passing bouts, City had to content itself with trying to stop the Shore attacks. The scores came in rapid succession, and the pace told on both teams, although allowance must be made for the fact that it was but the opening of the season. Barcnard, at full for City, is only a youngster, but he did exceptionally well. Reynolds, on the three-quarter line, and Iverson, five-eighths, were especially prominent. Iverson gave a most creditable display, and was never missing when wanted. He played second-grade Rugby last year, and will be an asset to the League game before the season ends. Wade and Pascoe were into the thick of everything, and on one or two occasions Wade made some great solo efforts that were within an ace of success. Perry and J. Hadley were also in the limelight. Shore produced some good quality football, and in the two Scotts, A. and L., they have solid players. A. Scott played like a champion, and was unlucky to receive a bad cut above the eye late in the second spell, which forced him to retire. Simons, at full, was excellent, and was very safe all through the game. Beattie, on the wing, did splendidly, and was more often than not responsible for his team getting away. Casey, in the forward line, played probably the hardest and most attractive game of the lot. He was in the thick of everything, and let nothing get past him. Cleaver and Rule were among the best. Seagar did splendidly, and also showed great prowess with his kicking.