Sport In The Province

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 462, 18 September 1928, Page 11

Sport In The Province

(.From Our Otcn Correspondent)

RUGBY HAMILTON The brightest junior game seen this season was provided in the curtainraiser to the Waikato-Taranaki Saturday fixture, when Ponsonby juniors beat a fifteen of Hamilton representative juniors by six points to five. One of the neatest tries to date was when Somers, of Ponsonby, opened the scoring account by beating two tacklers and running half the field to touch down. Martin and Holmes were the most outstanding of the local lads. The following team has been selected to represent Waikato against Thames Valley at Hamilton on Saturday: Pullback, Quin: threequarters, Anderson, Kemp, Storey; five-eighths, Fitzgerald, Tuck; halfback, Buckingham; forwards, Kay, W. Bourke, Stubbs, 13. Bourke, Courtney. A. Cameron, Christie, Holmes. Kmergencies; P. Clarkin, H. Johnston. WAIF A WALK OVER RAGLAN Iho leading Rugby attraction apart from the inter-provincial game at local headquarters on Saturday was a match between Waipa and Raglan, the former notching 15 points to nil. Raglun was not without some good material in its ranks, but as a team its term was far below junior standard and nearly every man was fagged at uie final whistle. Raglan should have got across once or twice, but was unlucky and at other times the defence, was too solid. PUKEKOHE Only a medium standard of Rugby was witnessed at Pukekohe on Saturday, when the home representatives defeated the City Club, Auckland, by nine points to three. XVeither team was at full strength and faulty handling was too common. The home team was lucky to win on its showing—-a draw would have been more fitting. No fewer than nine of Pukekohe’s regular players were not available, and their absence was sadly missed. However, Pukekohe* maintained its reputation of toot suffering defeat this season. There was a great absence of dash on the part of both fifteens. Of the City team, Fletcher, Fell, Heard, N. Ifwerson, Jacobs and others were absent, Pukekohe’s absentees included R. Crotty, May, Harlick, Cooke, Fraser, Pilkington, Willis, Bishop and Hickling, all sterling players. Early in the first period the scoring was opened by Harding, of the City team, from a penalty. Immediately prior to halftime the score was evened by Perkins with an unconverted try. The second half saw Mills go over for another try, and toward the latter stages of the game, G. Brownlee put Pukekohe six up from a penalty. The Auckland City and South Auckprimary schools teams provided an interesting curtain-raiser to the Pukekohe-City match, and resulted in a draw, each scoring six points. ROTORUA The senior representatives of the Opotiki Union, who hold the premiership of the Bay of Plenty Union, visited Rotorua on Saturday. The Opotiki team did not play up to expectations, the local representatives being victorious by 12 points to 8. Opotiki won the toss and played with the*wind at its back. Rotorua immediately went to the attack and hemmed its opponents in its twenty-five. From a penalty Scott kicked a fine goal. Opotiki livened up and pressed, but Rotorua cleared. From a passing movement Young received from Morrison to score near the corner after a good run. The kick failed: Rotorua 6, Opotiki 0. Opotiki then indulged in a fine passing movement, Kelly scoring in the corner. The kick failed: Rotorua 6, Opotiki 3. After half-time Papuni landed a beautiful goal from near half-way, bringing the scores to 9—3. The Opotiki backs broke away, and from a nice in-pass, Black scored under the posts. The kick was successful: Rdtorua 9, Opotiki 8. The last quarter was fast and furious, both sides playing good football. Scott broke away, and a long in-pass to Young saw him score under the posts. The kick failed: Rotorua 12, Opotiki 8. Opotiki pressed, but were unable to increase its score. The final whistle went with the scores unaltered. For Opotiki Black (2) and Harrington were the best of the backs, while S. Parkinson was the pick of the forwards. For Rotorua, Morrison, Simmonds and Papuni shone in the backs. Scott, Mason, Awatere and Kereopa were the best of an even pack. In a junior representative gabe Rangitaiki (14) defeated Rotorua (3). This game was played for possession of the Shalfoon Shield, the premirship trophy for junior representative learns in the Bay of Plenty Union. The challengers were successful in gaining possession of the Shield. Rangitaiki team was much heavier than the local team, but their handling of the ball was excellent. They fully deserved their win. The Rangitaiki score was made up by two field goals and two tries (14 points) to one try (Dodson), 3. HUNTLY A fast, open game was witnessed at Ngaruawahia when the Huntly fifteen came out on top last Saturday, the scores, 11-8, just about indicating the calibre of the two teams. Ngaruawahia hooked the ball in the scrums, but the heavier Huntly pack promptly pushed over and nullified that advantage. Three tries, and one converted, to two tries and one converted, only too plainly denotes the evenness of the match. The first half was inclined to be patchy, but the second was good and plenty of vim infused into the job, the ball being freely thrown about. N. Yates had to be carried off with a damaged ankle and Keith Welch agaii; struck trouble after being off for three weeks with a damaged rib, but before being knocked, scored a pretty try. Drones were conspicuous by their absence and the winners had to go all the way to get there. To individualise would perhaps be a trifle unfair, but in naming “Slip* Griffiths, Clavis, Shand and H. Welch, the credit is theirs for sound football played. The juniors had a more comfortable win, though a man short, but put on 12 points to nil time was sounded. Powell and Bryant Arthur Harris and Stephenson were noted doing their work well, while Large, the Ngaruawahia back, was the pick of the lot. Mr. Rogers refereed. MORRINSVILLE Owing to six members of the senior

rep. team being engaged for Waikato against the Taranaki tourists on Saturday, there was no local football and most of the keen followers of the code travelled to Hamilton. They were, however, disappointed. The game was a ragged one, and the visitors, from whom much was expected on this season’s record, did not rise to the heights of provincial football. They will beat Thames Valley on Wednesday, but Auckland will have to be very weak if it does not send Taranaki home with a defeat. The visitors’ forwards are hard, without being particularly clever. Brown is still the best of the backs, and that is not saying a great deal. The visiting backs seldom got going as a combination, but individually were just a little above the ordinary. They seemed to recognise this, and played individually. There are several players in the team who are adepts at side-stepping, but their form of attacks seems to be chiefly to punt to an opening for fast following. Watson is very fast on the follow-up, and scored a good try by this means on Saturday. The team also has a good kick in Ike.

Otorohanga and Franklin Unions have both notified the withdrawal of their challenges from the s eace Cup competition, so that the only remaining match will be against Paeroa cn September 29. Morrinsville will have had two Saturdays off by that date, but a number of the best of the fifteen will keep fit' in Waikato Union matches, so that the team is likely to strip fit. Paeroa had already chosen eighteen players for training, so it is apparent the Goldfields Union is treating the challenge quite seriously, although it is very late in the season. THAMES

The Thames junior representatives maintained their unbeaten record at Rhodes Park on Saturday, when they defeated the Mount Eden 15 by 22 points to three. A feature of tlie game was the goal-kicking of A. Adams (Thames), who kicked three goals from 30 yards out. During the game Martin (Mount Eden) received a nasty cut on the leg, which nece f itated his removal to the hospital, where three stitches were inserted. Milne (Mount Eden) also retired with an injured knee. Mr. F. Vedder controlled the game.

The City Football Club, which is captained by Morgan Hayward, and

for whom “Micky” Lomas, the All Black player, dons the jersey, won the senior cup competition on Saturday when it defeated the Ramblers by 13 points to seven. The winners scored two tries in the first ten minutes, “Darkie” Smith and Trevor Dufty being the scorers, and A. Winder added the extra points to each try. In the second quarter Jimmy Winder potted" a goal for the Ramblers from 30 yards out. The score at half-time was, City 10, Ramblers 4. The second half saw City put on three more points by means of a penalty goal by T. Dufty, and W. Savage did the same far Ramblers from the 35-yards mark. The game was willing at times, and a deal of unnecessary “roughing” took place. Referee H. Brownlee, in the last 20 minutes, ordeered Smith, of the City Club, and O’Hara and Kinlock (Ramblers) off for “mixing” it. The Thames third-grade representatives defeated a similar team from Parnell (Auckland) by 15 points to 11. Mr. A. Henderson refereed. The Thames B fifteen visited Coromandel on Saturday to try and lift the White Cup, but it returned emptyhanded, although the winners had only one point to spare at the call of time. The scores were: Coromandel 12 and Thames 11. For the winners, Darling, Howell and Gould scored tries and Wilcox notched a penalty goal. Thames points came from tries by E. Kelly and Brunton, one of which Gorby converted* and also kicked a penalty goal. Mr. Penington was an efficient referee. TAIHAPE After a fast and open game, Taihape retained the Pownall trophy on Saturday by defeating Wanganui by 21 points to 6. For the winners, Kilkolly, Stone, W. Collier, Hall and Beilis scored tries, three of which Collier converted. For Wanganui, Tilley kicked two penalty goals. Wanganui Juniors ‘defeated Taihape by nine points to five. For Wanganui, "Wallis potted a goal and Svenson scored a try, which was converted by Jones. For Taihape, Dean scored and Buckley converted. The Rugby season ended on Saturday, when Taihape gained a good win over Wanganui by 21 to 6. The Taihape representatives have successfully defended the Pownall Trophy against Rangitikei and Wanganui, and have also defeated Taumarunui for the Main Trunk Brewery Cup. The club competition was won by Old Boys, who also won the knock-out cup. The junior cup was won by Utiku and the one-round competition cup by Railway. Football in the district generally has been the best for many years past, and the veteran Moke Beiliss is still playing great football, and but for an injury to his shoulder would have been seen in Auckland this season with the Wanganui touring team. WHANG A RE I Playing for the Harding Shield at Whanga.rei on Saturday, Whangarei (holders) beat Mangonui (challengers) 15-6. The first try came soon after the start, when Waterman carried the ball over the opposing line for Underwood to touch down and open the scoring for the home side. Waterman converted. The "W hangarei backs showed good combination, and a clever passing rush gained enough for Britland to trv a pot. He missed, but Potter, the Mangonui fullback, fumbled and Waterman dashed in to score He converted his own try.. In the second spell Mangonui improved and good runs by Wright and fa. Y ates left them on the Whangarei line. Hutley took the opportunity and dived over. Yates missed the kick. Waterman missed an easy penalty half-time came with the score

° n resuming, Whangarei obtained *£!?■ bUt Aim threw a weak pass and Thompson, who played a great game for Mangonui, snapped it un and running brilliantly the whole length of the fielci, scored in the corner. Yates missed the kick. ho?# h °^ land L the diminu tive Whang-arei half, then beautifully slipped through the yisitors lorwards and transferred i t °«. B Sr tl ?' nd ’ who drew his men and left Waterman a clear run to score

near the posts. Waterman again converted and the game ended 15-6. For Whangarei Waterman was the best of the backs. The forwards were well held by the visiting pack. Yates, Thompson and Evans were outstanding for Mangonui, who felt the loss of N. Bownan. Berghan and Wilkinson, were unavailable for the mat.ch. dargaville Dargaville seniors again secured the Costello Shield at Tangawahine on Saturday, when they defeated the Tangowahine team (holders) by 11 points to six. It is eight years since Dargaville lost the shield, and its win was well deserved. At Rugby Park, Dargaville, the local third grade team got a decisive victory over Hora Hora (Whangarei) by 13 points to six. The match was a good one. The score gives ample evidence of the solidness of the Dargaville pack, which has played most consistently this season. In fact, tlie Dargaville and Southern third-grade teams have provided first-class exhibitions of Rugby this season, and have been well above the teams of all other grades in this respect. KAIKOHE The following players will represent the Bay of Islands against Whangarei on Saturday next in a Harding Shield game: Clarke, J. Repia, P. Morton, F. Ranuka, L. Te Haara, W. Davies, L. Amos, P. Cherrington, R. Edmonds, E. Cook, W. Rogers, G. King, W. Knight, T. Straiton, C. Dargaville, S. Wilson, O’Neill, R. Walling, S. Paki and J. Whittaker. Arrangements are in progress for tlie delaying of the afternoon train. This will allow a good number of the supporters of the challengers to view the game. Kawakawa visited Rawene on Saturday in an endeavour to regain possession of the Jakovich Cup. They were unsuccessful, being beaten by 6 points to 3 after a very interesting and hard-contested game. LEAGUE HAMILTON The visiting Northcote fifteen was beaten fore and aft by Hamilton in the senior League match at Hinemoa Park on Saturday. The local backs threw the ball about freely in the latter stages and practically scored when they wished. Play had been In progress only a short time when Ernest assisted in opening Hamilton’s huge account by picking up from a loose mark and transferring to S. Muir, who dived over. From a public point of view the game was not particularly interesting owing to the one-sided nature of Th« senrp at +t»e close of the game was: Hamilton 48. Northcote 14. HUNTLY The Draffin Cup competition was the star item on Saturday and the holders

(Huntly > successfully withstood a challenge for the trophy from Ngaruawahia. the latter’s tally being 5 against the holder’s 23. Mr. Reg. Woods refereed, and the game was a delightful one to watch, being fast and open. Abbott was absent in the visitors' thirteen, but De Groen was a good substitute, and played a solid game throughout. Huntly was at full strength and its score was made up of seven tries. Jack Whorskey notched three. One in particular went nearly the length of the field, and with Dan Whorskey another spectacular run ended in the latter scoring. Smith (1). Rayner (1) and Gruby (1) were the other scorers, but only one goal was kicked off the scores, though, on one occasion, both touch judges a goal to which, however, the referee did not agree. Daly scored for tlie losers and Tittleton potted a field goal.

Of the individual players for Ngaruawahia, Tittleton was very sound and played sterling football, while Hall and Saunders were reliable. The fiveeighth line was weak. In the forwards, Johnson, Daley and Zimmerman in that order stood out. The Huntly backs were superior to their opponents, Whorskey Bros., Jones and Smith making good open play and sparkling League. Pat Mipi made his first appearance after an enforced spell of sickness and was as tricky as ever. The whole of the winners’ pack did their bit, and there were no “duds” about on Saturday. Gruby played a hard game and his tackling was of the solid order, while Trautvetter was solid and was ably assisted by Timms and Stephenson. The Innes Memorial Shield competition will be the chief item on the bill of fare for next Saturday. Huntly juniors beat Ngaruawahia by 15-3. SOCCER HUNTLY' The Sunshine Cup was advanced a stage on Saturday when the old rivals, Huntly and Huntly Thistle, battled it out on the municipal ground under referee J. Bate. At times rather too much vim was introduced into the proceedings, and there was an absence of control, particularly when Liddle and Tate had an “argument,” but Marquis of Queensburjr rules do not apply to Soccer, and Mr. Bate allowed the players far too much latitude. If anything, Thistle had slightly the best of the game, and in winning by three to two, condition was an important matter in its success, for in the last 15 minutes the Scots were going stronger than Huntly and never let up. Deakin and Liddle were the goal-get-ters for the vanquished. Bate, Tate and Deakin for Thistle. A peculiarity of the winners* tally was that Huntly practically presented tlieir opponents with two goals. Deakin giving them one, and Ted Hall the other, but the former made amends by sending on©

beauty into the net (tlie best clean-cut goal of the five scored during the game). Huntly was one up at halftime, thanks to Joe White, but its play was characterised by too much talk and. appealing and too little ginger being put into the job on hand. Of the individual players for the Scots Peden. in goal, was sound and saved well. White was the better by a , shade than Whitelaw, both playing good football. In the forward line Cuthbert at centre makes for an improved stability which was noted on ; Saturday and the wings, Stewart and . Gavin, materially assisted in victory, but Bate and Connolly were on their ! game, too, and no fault could be found with the front-rankers. In comparison, the losers did not appeal, for Caldwell is too slow and ! inclined to beat too many before send- j ing the ball on. D. Hall as outside left was crisp and a bustler. Liddle at times was brilliant, and then patchy. ! and it was probably his argument with Tate that upset him. Behind, Percy Davies and Hunter were the pick of a good half line that | had a steady job all the afternoon, with Hall and Greenhill to help them with good play. The goalie (Hindmarsh) also put in good work to complete a sound rear division with a poor forward line. The “cracks” (United) met tlieir i Waterloo at Pukemiro, where the locals held them to a drawn game of three apiece. Play was exciting, and needless to say, the whole gallery was out to barrack for the mining town that pays such thumping dividends in coal shares. Their "stock'’ did not deteriorate after last Saturday’s match, and there will be no occasion to “water tlie shares.” though there was a little “water” at the pretty recreation area above the mine entrance on Saturday. Lee-Martin Cup.—This contest takes place next Saturday, and it can be safely stated ffo better trophy has been offered for competition among footballers. Always a sympathetic supporter in Soccer affairs, Mr. Lee Martin, M.P. for Raglan, has shown his practical interest by donating the cup which bears his name for the annual match between Huntly and Hamilton. No Soccer match in these parts has ever evoked more enthusiasm, and all 1 roads will lead to Huntly next Saturday. Hamilton.—Red and white stripes: Goalie, H. Webster; fullbacks, W. Allen, F. K. King; halves, J. Baillie (right), A. Wainscott, G. Cox (left); forwards, R. S. Watson (0.R.), A. Daniels F. Woodhall (centre), M. Barnett (1.L.), C. Crabbe (0.L.). 0 HOCKEY HAMILTON The first round of the Hooper Cup senior hockey competition drew a fair attendance to Steele Park, Hamilton East, on Saturday. The game was fast and willing, but Old Boys clearly had the margin of superiority, using more «

science in attacking movements. The final score was: Old Boys 5. High School 2. ROTORUA The Rotorua representative ladies' hockey team defeated tlie Y.W.CAAuckland ladies’ hockey team last Saturday on the Government Grounds by three goals to nil. In spite of heavy rain which fell in the morning the ground was in perfect order. Tlie match was played in bright sunshine until near tlie closing stages of the game when there was a heavy shower. In the first spell the Rotorua girls took complete charge and had X.W.C.A penned in the twenty-five. Miss H. Garmansway netted two brilliant goals in quick succession. Miss K. Rawhiti scored the other goal from a well-fought-out penalty bully. In the second spell Y.W.C.A. settled well down to their game and made several valiant attempts to score, but could not penetrate the defence. A feature of the game was the brilliant performance of the Y.W.C.A. goalie, Miss Q. Ward, she being applauded again and again for the wonderful saves she effected. Messrs. F. Reed and A. Watts efficiently controlled the game. ATHLETICS HAMILTON Results of the Hamilton Harrier Club’s four-mile championship held at

Te Rapa on Saturday art' as follows: G. C. Prosser. 1: J. R. Winks, 2; \\ . Jonson, 3. Sealed handicap; J. K. Winks (40sec), 1; W. Johnson (30sce), 2; J. Silvester (2011x1), "3. Following are the results of the Waikato Cycle Club’s eight-mile road race held at Horotiu on Saturday: B. Waugh (2min). 1: F. C. Jlonwood (scr.), 2; F. I*. Tapper (scr.). 3. Fastest time: Se wood, 19min 33sec. CRICKET HAMILTON At the annual meeting of the Hamilton Cricket Club the following officers were elected: President, Mr. W. B. Pomeroy; vice-presidents, Messrs. J. A. Campbell, H. Blackie, E. H. Boneham. J Joll, E. W. Hughes, and G. Edwards; secretary and treasurer, Mr. A. Taylor; delegates to Waikato Cricket Association. Messrs. J. Christian and A. Taylor: executive committee. Messrs. N. Winger, G. Christian, and A. Taylor; selection committee, Messrs. G. Christian. A. Taylor, and N. Winger. It was decided that subscriptions be as last year, namely, 25s for players 21 years or over, and 10s for players under 21 years. The club is to enter one senior team in the competition, and an effort is to be made to enter a second team.