Sport In The Province

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 438, 21 August 1928, Page 12

Sport In The Province

(From, Our Own Correspondent)

RUGBY

HUNTLY With neither side at full strength, the Renown-Te Hoe match was a trifle disappointing, for there was an over eagerness with the players that led to the rules being frequently ignored, and the whistle was not ••Allowed to get cold in consequence. Mr. Reston refereed, but his task was not made easy by the players. The football in this competition is noted for the closeness of the scores, for, while Te Hoe just beat Renown by 12 points to 9, Gordonton scraped home by a lucky three (8 to 5), against Ngaruawahia, Peach putting “paid” to the account just on the call of time. Cherry (1), Boyce (2). Spencer (1), were the score-getters for Te Hoe, and not one was converted. Renown’s quota was a try each by A. Wilson. I. Tapp and J. Waikato. For the losers O’Sullivan. J. Wilson and J. Tapp were the pick of the backs, with C. Tapp and G. Ginn reliable in front. Kirkwood plays good Rugby, and is one ol' the stalwarts for Renown. This unassuming Maori is the makings of a good footballer. For the winners, Boyce played a great game, and was easily the best back on the ground, while Griffiths did liis work well. In the forwards it would be unfair to individualise, for they were all triers. The result leaves Gordonton and Te Hoe to battle it out next Saturday for the premiership. HAMILTON. Hamilton gained a narrow victory over the visiting Matamata representatives in an exciting game here on Saturday, the final tallies being 17— 14. Both teams were far from being at full strength. Scorers for the winners were H. Charleston, Tuck, and Prescott (one try each), and Collins (two). Main kicked two penalty g’oals, and converted a try for the visitors. Flutey and Kneebone each went over lor a , try. A feature of the game was the excellent work of Vosper and Story, of Matamata, who have both played for the King’s College first fifteen. THE CLARKE CUP. The senior competitions for the Clarke Cup were carried a further stage at Rugby Park on Saturday. Technical Old Boys defeated Frankton, 11—9, and Marist accounted for Old Boys, S—3. The former game was not very spectacular, the only flash of brilliance in an afternoon of mediocre play being A. L. Park’s potted goal for Frankton in the first session. The winners had the best of the game until the last spell, when Frankton made a determined attempt to equalise. As many of their best men were absent, it was not expected that Old Boys would succeed against Marist. The latter were in good form, and, aided by some solid forwards, kept the opposing packs constantly worried. McGee scored, and McCormick’ goaled, while a. penalty was goaled for Marist. Greville touched down for an unconverted try for Old Boys. M O RRIN SVILLE Through injuries received in the Peace Cup game against Hamilton several of the prominent men were ur*able to play in the representative game against Cambridge on Saturday. Despite this, however, Morrinsville had a comfortable win by 18 points to 11. A feature of the match was the goal-kick-ing of Graham Marshall, who converted three tries. Marshall was playing his first representative game this season. At Morrinsville the junior representatives defeated Cambridge by the only score of the match, a try by Palmer. This was a good performance, consid.ering that Cambridge had previously defeated Matamata, the Bryce Cun holders for three seasons. Weak tackling by the visitors lost them the match. Now that the excitement occasioned by the attraction of the Peace Cup dates has simmered down, followers of the code are looking forward to a keen, hard game in the cup match against Matamata on Saturday. The visitors are a win in front this season, having defeated Morrinsville for the Finlay Cup. Morrinsville has been strengthened by Howard since then, while the coaching of George Nicholson has polished the forwards up and given the team a certain amount of confidence. If the home forwards can reproduce the game played against Hamilton they should go very close to a win. Thames will play the winners on September 8. THAMES Playing on its own grounds at Wharepoa on Saturday, Ramblers put on eleven points to Physical Training’s three. The result, of the game still leaves Ramblers one point behind City in the cup contest. Mr. Gilbert Buchan’s handling of the game was highly creditable. During the game on Saturday W. Savage, who plays half for Ramblers, had his shouilder blade fractured. The injury will prevent him taking his place in the Thames representative fifteen, which plays Hamilton at the latter place next Saturday. The team at the top and the team at the bottom in the cup competition faced each other at Rhodes Park on Saturday afternoon, and the difference in their position was demonstrated by the score, 20 points to 3, the leaders overwhelming their opponents in the final stages of the game. The Old Boys’ three points came from a penalty goal kicked by J. Kelly a few minutes after the start of the game. The Physical Training score was made up by C. Elliott (two tries, T. Henderson, N. Ladiner and R. Corner, a try apiece. A. Winder kicked a penalty goal and T. Dufty converted Corner’s try. The outstanding player on the field was Trevor Dufty, who gave a fine exposition at five-eighth. The Mercury Bay junior fifteen visited Thames on Saturday and though it put up a stubborn fight, the local third grade reps, defeated it by 22 points to 0. HAURAKI PLAINS Hauraki Plains senior reps, played an indifferent game on Saturday last, but considerably better than on the previous Saturday, though their win by 20 points to 6 in the fifth match of the Frank, Poland Memorial Cup competition was more due to the weakness of the Piako team than to the play of the local men. Both teams were weaker than usual. So many Plains men failed to turn up that some Ngatea Club players -who were at practice had to be included in the team. WAIHI Waihi had a “Derby” day on Saturday, when the local .reps, met the Paeroa representative team in a Frank Poland Memorial Cup tie. Showery weather and a greasy ball spoiled the game to some extent, but what was lost in cleverness was more than compensated for by the willingness of the two teams. From start to finish the forwards dominated the play, with Waihi haying slightly the better of matters in the loose and in the scrums. In the first five minutes of the game McQuarters, as the result of a fine passing movement, scored a splendid try for Paeroa under the posts. A\t th three points down the Waihi forwards took a hand and a battle royal ensued.

i In the second halt* Peacock scored a i try for Waihi, equalising mattery but I Berryman's kick at goal was a dismal ; failure. Right to the finish it was a | hard-fought game, but neither side 1 could score again, the .result being a draw, 3 points each. For Paeroa, McQuarters, McCrae, Frost, Lockett Poland stood out above their fellows, and for Waihi Price, Snodgrass, Walters, McDermott, Peacock and Craig were the pick. Mr. W. Turner, of Te Aroha, was referee. MATAMATA Injuries and other causes prevented Matamata fielding anything like a representative team against Hamilton on Saturday, and Hamilton was also weak. Yet, strange though it may seem, the game was a brilliant one to watch. Both teams made it open and fortunes fluctuated so much that the result was always in doubt. Hamilton got the winning points a minute from time. At Matamata the junior representatives met with their biggest defeat for many years, from Hamilton, 20—9. The home juniors have not gone really well at any time this season, but few expected an 11-point defeat. A training shed is badly wanted at Matamata, so that the players, who come from widely distant points, may get together for team work. The Matamata senior representative team to play Morrinsville for the Peace Cup will be selected from: Backs. J. Stewart, A. Story, J. Vosper. H. Kneebone, G. Reisterer, S. Egan. L. Fausett, A. and G. Brown; forwards, C. Woods, J. Abraham, A. Thrupp, H. Ensor, R. Devey, C. Robertson, A. Hayes, L. Flutey, R. Hope, Main. The Raglan Sub-Union has notified that it is unable to complete its challenge for the Finlay Cup. so that Matamata is now the holder for the season and has created a record by having it£ name inscribed on the trophy three times. Last season it missed the honour by losing the last match of the seaTE AWAMUTU The Binnie Cup challenge game between Rovers (winners of Waipa senior competition) and City (winners of Hamilton competition), took place at Te Awamutu on Saturday. The game proved uninteresting, being all in the visitors’ favour, who won by 29 points to 3. BAX OP ISLANDS The Kaikolic and Okaihau teams having completed the championship fixtures with the same number of points, they played the deciding game at Ohaeawai on Saturday, when Okaihau beat Kaikohe by 9 points to 5 after a very evenly-contested game. The losers were at a disadvantage in being unable to field their regular team, owing to Matene being at Poverty Bay with the Auckland Maori team for the Prince of Wales Cup. and Amos and Tai, who had not recovered from the strenuous North v. South game of last Saturday. Under these circumstances they were lucky to keep the score to such a narrow margin. Pauapa at full was caught in possession several times, from which the blues got a score. M: Maera was the best of the tbreequarters, with good help from U. Whiu. S. Paki was a poor substitute for Paki Matene. G. Dalton and J. G. Williams—a promoted junior—played a "strong game, while Eru Waru at half made the most of his opportunities of a dominating pack. D. Dalton gave a good exposition as rover, preventing the opposing backs getting to work. Trail was the outstanding forward, his smart following-up being a valuable asset. R. Edmonds and Straiton were also prominent in the loose, the former and M. Edwards doing good work in the front row of the scrum. The tackling was very sure and effective. For the winners, Paki at full was very sound, his defence being a great factor in winning the game. His line kicking was splendid. Repia was the best of the tbreequarters, but could not get very far before being tackled. His “dummy” to Pauapa was a splendid piece of work and earned a score. Te Haora and Anderson played a good defensive game. Davies and Greeves at five-eighths were not up to their usual standard, nor was Spring at half, owing to the spoiling of their opponents in conjunction with the solid tackling. Jackson was the best of the forwards, with King and Cook next best. It was the former’s initiative that resulted in two tries. SOUTH AUCKLAND The curtain was lowered on the South Auckland Union inter-sub union match on Saturday, with honours to Pukekohe. The two concluding games were won by Pukekohe and Franklin. At the former defeated Waikare by 22-14. and at Tuakau, Franklin emerged the victor against "VVaiuku, the scores being 18-8. The Hodges Shield has been wrested from the holders (Franklin) by Pukekohe. Of the four matches played. “Jimmy” Bishop has piloted his team to victory in three games, against Franklin, Manukau, and Waikare, with a draw with Waiuku. The Franklin-Waiuku match was one of the most J 'keenly contested representative games of the season. On the showing Johnny Hira, fullback, was the best back in the home side. Bell was the outstanding forward, while the Dromgool brothers, Lowrie, Wootten and Pullar, also accomplished much useful work. The Waiuku star forwards were Ben Keary and Frank Harvey, both of whom were in excellent form. The half, Clive Massey, and first fiveeighth, T. Hickey, acquitted themselves well, and the former especially, showed improved form on his good game the previous Saturday against Waikare. Although Pukekohe defeated Waikare by a margin of eight points (22-14), it was not until the second half that the champions assumed a lead over Waikare, and the final stanza that victory was assured. Great spoiling tactics adopted by Barclay (captain). Nikora and Ward, of the Waikare fifteen, proved very effective, and lowered the morale of the Pukekohe representatives. Of the 14 points gained by the home team, Wattie Barclay, of All Black fame, secured one try, which he converted, and two penalty goals, while Nikora, also a former Dominion representative, compiled three points from a penalty. Pukekohe’s scoring was obtained from tries by R. Crotty, S. Crotty, Cooke, Wood and Massey, while R. Crotty and Cooke each converted one, and Perkins kicked a penalty goal. By defeating the Pukekohe junior representatives by 6 points to 3. the Manukau team won the Foote Shield for the first time. KING COUNTRY Playing a challenge match for the Pukuweka Shield, Taumarunui seniors travelled to Owhango on Saturday and defeated the home side by one point, the scores being 10 to 9. Taumarunui were the challengers for the trophy.

The Atliletic-Niho Niho match was scratched owing to Niho Niho team being unable to make the journey. What was expected to be a Rugby burlesque and turned out a sparkling game of really good senior football, was a match played between Old timers (Taumarunui) and Kirikau

1 (Wanganui River). The tussle was willing, but the fittest side won. and. Kirikau carried off the honours by to 3. The following is the King Country representative team that will compete in the Roller INI ill Shield competition at Te Aroha this week:—Fullback. R. Carter (Taumarunui); threequart< rs, A. Stubbings (Te KuitiY. J. Taylor (Te Kuiti). D. McNeil (M eighths. A. Hayward tOfmra), L. Williams (Te Kuiti): halfback, L. Cameron. vice-captain (Otorohanga); rover. R. Beuck (Taumarunui): forwards, J. Webb (’Riumarunui), L. Ormsby (Otorohanga), J. Rawlinson (Pio Pio), C. Bragge (Taumarunui). T. Petersen (Te Kuiti) captain, L Sander ( Otorohanga), J, Frederickson (Matiere). Emergencies: J. Blackman (Taumarunui), j. Margan (Matiere). C. Goodwin (Ohura). J. Ethington (Matiere). Mr. B. Harker. of the Taumarunui High School staff, is managing the team. ROTORUA. A start with the Mitchell Shield competition, a knock-out, was made on Saturday. Waikite beat City by points to nil. The gam< by the greasy ball, light rain falling practically throughout. Waikite opened up the play from the outset, their backs combining well in fine passing movements. City were also beaten in the scrums, but had the advantage in line-outs. The first score came when the ball travelled through the whole of the Waikite backs for M. Morrison to score. Mason then kicked a goal from a penalty. Waikite continued to open up play for W. Morrison to score. The ball was now becoming greasy, making the Waikit< backs miss many golden opportunities. W. Morrison again scored under the posts, Morgan converting. Goebel then pushed his way over to score, bringing the scores 17 —0 at half-time.

The second half was more even, the ball beating the Waikite backs. City forwards excelled in the open work, ; but could not pierce the defence. W. ! Morrison and T. Morrison scored fur- ; ther tries for Waikite, bringing the ; final scores: Waikite 23, City U. For Waikite, Morrisons (3j, Morgan. 1 and Hamiora shone out in the backs. I with Goebel, Mason, and Awatere the \ pick of the forwards. For City. Parsons (2), Mathieson, Shaw, and Dodson were the pick. In the match Kaliukura v. Mamaku, ! Kahukura secured a walk-over. Mamaku failing to field a team. Waikite 1 . City 8. —The juniors played a match for the Ingram Cup, resulting as above. WHANG AREI. The first fifteen of the Auckland Sacred Heart College soundly defeated Whangarei High School at Whangarei on Saturday by 33 —6. The visitors gave a great exhibition of passing, and clever combination in good weather. Hura, on the wing, played a great game, scoring three tries, and he. Redwood, McDonald, and Keegan were the stars of the victorious team. Its score consisted solely of tries or converted tries, scored by Hura (3), Garby, Redwood. McDonald (2), Keegan. Whangarei scored ono try through a good run by Brainsby. and a smart pick-up by Campbell. Their remaining points were scored from a penalty kicked by Berghan. DARGAVILLE In an open and spectacular game, the Northern Wairoa senior representatives defeated Otamatea by 15 points to 3 at Rugby Park, Dargaville, on Saturday. Otamatea started off well. Every- ! thing was in its favour for the first ten minutes, and it was during this period of the game that Bull got over and scored Otaraatea’s first and only try. The Northern Wairoa forwards then woke up and commenced their well-known spoiling tactics. They got into Otamatea’s backs, frequently nipping the passing movements in the bud. Jack Wells, a recent junior representative, gave the best exhibition of | a rover’s game seen here for years, ‘ it being "reminiscent of Buller Warm- ! ington at his best. The young forwards given a trial in the rep. match justified their in I elusion, and they were noticed in good work in spoiling tactics by continu- j ally harassing Otamatea. Watson, Leo Stanaway and George Clement were the outstanding forwards in the local team. Hopkins, the Wairoa half, had a day off. He did not play up to his usual standard. Probably the cause was that the local hookers failed to get possession of the ball sufficiently, Otamatea beating them in ijiis department of the game by getting possession from about eight in every ten scrums. Selector Walter Kelly must have felt a pleased man on Saturday, when the Wairoa team showed a reversal of form compared with their Harding Shield match. The sole selector made no error of judgment in his placing of Saturday’s team, and his inclusion of new blood” in the right quarters, and the good combination thus created, caused the undonig of Otamatea. Always a fast, nippy player, Simmonsen (Northern Wairoa) gave one 1 of his best exhibitions as wing three- » quarter. Wade played up to his usual standard and was a safe fullback for Wairoa. . otamatea Bull, D. Finlayson and A. Finlayson among the forwards Played particularly good games. Maingay played a brilliant game at half for Otamatea. He gave a better display than his opposing half. Main- i gay received a head injury, fortunately ! not serious, about half-way through ■ the game. Mouatt and Sutherland combined : well at five-eighths, along with Main- i gay at half, Mouatt being nippy and ; fast, but his light weight was against ' him and he was easily stopped. The ! Otamatea backs, as a whole, played well and showed good combination. There were a number of minor accidents during the match but, fortunately, no hospital cases. Maingay (head injuries), Stanawav (injury to shoulder) and Simmons (injury over eye) were among the worst cases Stanaway’s injury necessitated medical treatment ,and he will need a few days' rest. Both teams were entertained to dinner at the Central Hotel after the match. In the play-off for the third grade championship cup, Southern (Te Kopuru) and Dargaville drew, the score being 3 all. Southern, the holders, thus retain the cup. SOCCER HUNTLY Junction United just got there from Thistle by the odd goal in five—the winners had to put their best foot forward to do it, and the Howden Cup was in the balance, for the game had to be continued for ten minutes after time to see if another score eventuated, as per the rule governing this competition. The game was played under ideal conditions, and Mr. James Wallace refereed. Perhaps the most noticeable feature of the game was the play of the Thistle goalie, Sid Peden. He had plenty to do, and certainly did it well, stopping some very hot shots. The club have been lucky in getting him. Whitelaw did his work like a tradesman, and Hugh Sterling was the pick of the halves, with Joe White and young Jack Bate in front. For the Junction, Hazell was sound, and the same remark applies to Garrick, while Tom and Bob Dodds did their share ! properly. R. Bate, who played right | half, was solid. Connolly and Hunter j were both hurt, but on taking the field

scorers lor tin* us Were t», Bale and White lmn I'* 1 '* Ju< * United front rankers. h °aours f„, Huntly squeezed home hr ~ real m ■•ae on Pukemlro’a „ VV n * 3* -Mi. .lack Kate refereed w "Wound, ditions were perfect ' Uler conside's same till the whittle hi** ei,hr ‘ go die! ifi' backs, while Bryce and th? 1 5®' right, who shot three int^'the“* Sl<k were the pick of the P* 1 - -McCluekie. who also noted lor consistent play. ’ W;is Thistle had a great w •*! end the old-timers bv 3 point** l0 * UP ” HOCKEYHAM iltox The Killip Shield games were -on tinued at Hinemoa Park on Saturdav olu Boys led Kaipaki by 6 goals toV and Nganmapouri beat Old Boys omm fore and aft. the final scores being 7—i Hinemoa and Y.M.CA drew, one all. ** ROTORUA The weather was dull and slight drizzling rain fell during the hockev matches, which were played in th. Government grounds last Saturdav Tui and Shamrocks were the first to take the field and both teams gave good exhibition of the code. In the early stages of the first spell H. Keepa scored a goal for Tui. Half time sounded: Tui 1. Shamrocks o In the second spell, through an in fringement of the rules bv the Tiigoalie, a penalty bully was awarded to Shamrocks from which Miss R Katima scored. The game ended • a draw. Mr. F. Smith ably controlled tk. game. WAliil In a fast and interesting gam, • the Waihi Recreation Ground. Wai reps, defeated Thames by 3 goals to I. Waihi’s undoubted superiority Wl . at fullback, where K. Du ns tan and ii Zenovitch capably handled all that came their way. Time and again this pair broke up the Thames attacks and their accurate passes to the forward,were a feature of the play. 'Borer' Zenovitch at centre-forward had a dav out, scoring two goals in the first ha:' and completed the ‘'hat trick" by notching a third shortly before the finish. Jenson scored for Thames. The outstanding players in the Waihi team were c. Dunstan. E. Dunstan. H. Zenevitch. A. Zenovitch. Burnett and Wotherspoon. For Thames Whaler.. Morrison anti Jenson were the pick the team. Mr. E. McCarthy was referee. In the I-allies' club match between Rovers and Ramblers, the result wa, a draw, one goal each. L,. Wane scored for Ramblers and D. Weedon for Rovers.