Sport in the Province

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 342, 1 May 1928, Page 11

Sport in the Province

RUGBY HAMILTON Owing to the races, there was only one Rugby game played at Hamilton on Saturday. This took place on Rugby Park between Marist and Hot Springs, Te Aroha, and resulted in a decisive win for the “Tykes.’’ A fair crowd attended and enthusiastically followed the fast, open game. In tne first half the Marist team did ; not make much headway, but in the latter half they had the game all their own way owing to being well trained. The score at half-time was S-3 in favour of Marist, and the game finished at Marts 31, Hot Springs 6. KING COUNTRY The following were the results of matches in the Central King Country on Saturday:—Athletic (Taumarunui), 30. defeated Tokaanu, 3; Taumarunui, 13, v. Manunui, 6. Junior games: Taumarunui, 12, v. Manunui, 3. Third Grade: High School (Taumarunui), 14, v. Taumarunui, A, 3. Mr. E. Mather, who has held the position of secretary to the King Country Rugby Union for some time, has resigned, Mr. B. M. Rice, of Taumarunui, being appointed. Two players, A. Gillespie and T. Vincent, of Otorohanga, have applied to the union for the lifting of disqualifications imposed on them last season. It was decided to forward Gillespie’s appeal to the New Zealand Rugby Union when it comes forward in proper order, and Vincent's appeal will be dealt with at the next meeting of the King Country Union. ROTORUA. The Rugby season was opened at Rotorua on Saturday. The morning was showery, but broke out in brilliant sunshine during the afternoon. The teams in most cases were fielded short, some of the players being away in the casual camp at Paeroa. Despite lack of training the teams played well during the first threequarters. but the last quarter found them lacking in condition. In the junior matches, High School defeated Kahukura by 41 to 0. This was a runaway, the combination of the boys being excellent. Kingi played an outstanding game. City defeated Waikite by 9—3. Both teams fielded only 11 men. The senior match, City v. Waikite, resulted in a win for City by 21—11. City forwards dominated the game, few opportunities being afforded the backs. For City, D. Parsons (3), Parsons (1), and Shaw scored, Mathieson converting three tries. For Waikite, Simeon, Basham and Morgan scored, the latter converting one. City look like developing into a good combination. They have a solid pack and some likely looking backs. When Waikite Helds a full team they may do better. If they had thrown the ball about more on Saturday the result may have been different, their backs being speedy and resolute runners. At Mamaku, Kahukura, with 11 men. could not withstand the onslaughts of the bushmen. Mamaku have been training assiduously for the last three weeks and they show signs of developing into a good team. Their forwards work hard and their backs are showing fair combination. Mamaku won by 24—0. TE AWAMUTU. As was anticipated, the senior match between Te Awamutu and United Clubs proved an even contest, and ended in a draw—9 points each. Grigg opened the score with a try for Te Awamutu. Shortly after, McCarthy equalised by forcing his way over. Shortly after half-time E. Holmes, from the ruck, touched down near the posts. He failed with the kick. Later L. Kay kicked a penalty goal. Te Awamutu was now 9 points and United 3. The latter, however, was not beaten, and a passing bout between Shepherd, Johnston, W'ilkes and Elliott saw the latter race behind the posts. -For handling the ball the kick was disallowed. The last quarter had not been long in progress when Johnson picked up from a, loose rush scoring in a good position. Play was interesting for the remainder of the game, which ended in a draw, 9 all. Mr. J. Williams controlled the game. Junior Games The junior match between Korakonui and Mangahoe ended in favour of the latter by 16 points to 11. For Korakonui Lee, F. Hagen, Eaton and J. Tai scored tries, two of which were converted by C. Pollard, and M. O’Connor, L. Kingi and R. Carlaw scored for Mangahoe, R. Jackson converting one try. Mr. C. Parish had charge of the game. The LTnited-Te Awamutu junior match ended in a victory for United by 17 poizits to nil. The score included* two goals from the field, and two penalty goals (all four kicked by C. Bowden), and a try (scored by J. Martin). Mr. A. W. Gallagher refereed. HOCKEY HAURAKI PLAINS. The Hauraki Plains Ladies’ Hockey Association’s interclub competition was continued on Saturday last in line weather, but on slippery Fields. At Ngatea the Kerepeehi team had a win by two goals to one, the scorers being Mrs. Kidd and Miss C. Hegh for Kerepeehi, and Miss E. McPherson for Ngatea. Ngatea High School also played at home and beat. Turua by four goals to nil. Miss K. McKerchar securing three goals and Miss S. Manktelow one. At Kopuarahi the “A” and ”B” teams met and the

; “A” team won by five to nil. Goals were scored by Miss Ether Candy <2), Miss Ada Candy (.2), and Miss Edna Candy (l). The Ngatea and the Kopuarahi men’s teams had a try-out on Saturday, and in a scratch match Kopuarahi won by 10 goals to 1. PAEROA. The Paeroa Ladies’ Hockey Olub opened its 1928 season with a victory of four goals to nil against the Te Aroha Ladies’ Club, at Paeroa on Saturday. The local players combined exceedingly well considering it was the initial game of the season and the introduction of new players. The Te Aroha team contained quite a number of girls who were operating in their first match, and naturally the side was not a very powerful one. The forwards did good wcjrk, but lacked combination, and relied rather much on individual effort. SOCCER HUNTLY. The South Auckland Football Association started its season on Saturday. In the Huntly matches, Pukemiro defeated Thistle by one goal to nil, while Junction United managed a win over Huntly by 4 goals to 1. Several changes were noticeable in the personnel of the teams, and the new eleven, Pukemiro Junction United, fielded some very good players, and it can only be expected that this team will have something to say in the finals of the competition. The Pukemiro-Huntly Thistle game, although not characterised by any outstanding play, was a clean game throughout, and there proved to be little between the two teams. Johnson, centre forward, did the honours for the winners, and his general all-round play was good. For the “Scots,” Fairless in goal gave a great exhibition,. and the score that passed him was by no means a disgrace to him. Fleming and Stewart, both played steady and solid games, the former being a promising player. Shirling was the better of the two halves, while the front-rankers were an even lot; there being none really outstanding. In the Junction United-Huntly game, the former, on paper appeared to be a very solid eleven. The pick of the winner’s rearguard was Garrick, and the veteran played a steady game throughout. Bate and Dodds had the laurels between them in the vanguard, Bate, per- j haps being the better of the two on the day. For Huntly, London, in goal, had a very busy afternoon, and it was only the excellent keeping by him that kept the score down. His work was exceptionally brilliant, and the club are fortunate to have such a “shining” light as the successor to Uarkell, who now takes the field for United. Greenhill was off colour, and Hall was easily the better of the fullbacks.