VICTORIA BEATEN

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 715, 15 July 1929, Page 7

VICTORIA BEATEN

ALL BLACKS’ EASY WIN AT MELBOURNE

25 POINTS TO FOUR (United. P.A.—By Tc^graph — Copyright) MELBOURNE, Sunday. The All Blacks yesterday met and defeated Victoria at Melbourne by five tries, three of them converted, and a potted goal (25 points), to a potted goal (4 points). The weather was showery, making the handling of the greasy ball difficult. The attendance was 5,000. Hemingway, McNeilage and Spencer replaced McGee, Freyer and Nairn in the Victoria team. Those who showed up to best advantage for New r Zealand, although it must be stated the whole side gave evidence of an even, high standard of play, were Lilburne, Stringfellow, Grenside, Hook, Waterman and Steere, who injured an ankle and retired just

prior to the finish. New Zealand was superior in the scrum's and in the straight running of its backs. The All Blacks received a great ovation from a large number of New Zealand sailors present at the match. The teams were:— NEW ZEALAND Fullback: Stringfellow'. Tbreequarters: Grenside, Lilburne, Waterman. Five-eighths: Hook, Cundy. Wingforward: Souter. Halfback: Tuck. Forwards: Palmer. Reid, Sonntag, Steere, Reside, McWilliams, Mahoney. Fullback: Burke. VICTORIA Tbreequarters: Hemingway, Gibson, Milw'ood, Spencer. Five-eighth: Sturtridge. Halfback: Duncan. Forwards: Bland, Yoffa, McNeilage, Brewin, Russell, Ward, Telford, Edwards. WATERMAN’S GOOD TRY New Zealand had the heavier side and immediately showed out in the scrums. Its initial however, failed through sterling defence by Burke, Clever passing by the All Blacks shortly after the commencement ended in Waterman securing the ball, and, with a fine jinky run, he crossed the line to draw first blood for the All Blacks. The try was not converted. New Zealand j. 3 Victoria o The Victorian backs then withstood a prolonged atta,ck. Lilburne was show'ing up to advantage for New Zealand, and his work was continuallv applauded. Sturtridge and Duncan carried Victoria to the New Zealand twenty-five for the first time in the match, but the tide was stemmed by the sureness of the All Blacks’ handling. STRINGFELLOW DROPS GOAL New Zealand was now becoming accustomed to the conditions, and fine combined play by the threequarter line resulted in the scene of activities being transferred to the other end of the field. Just prior to the interval Stringfellow dropped a great goal, and at half-time the scores were: New Zealand 1. 7 Victoria o On recommencing the New Zealand forwards broke through repeatedly, but Burke again was responsible for the attacks breaking down. With a heady, swervy run, Waterman made an opportunity for Stringfellow to go over and score a spectacular try. Lilburne converted. New Zealand 12 Victoria 0 The Victorian forwards lacked resource compared with the superior tactics of the All Blacks. Burke, who had been one of Victoria's best players, capped his bright work by notching a potted goal. New Zealand 12 Victoria 4 DASHING ALL BLACKS The New Zealand combination and stamina was now evident. Profiting by the Victorians’ faulty passing, Lilburne, Waterman and Grenside tore through the defence, the last-named diving across the line, but the try was not converted. New Zealand 15 Victoria 4 The New Zealanders immediately followed up with another electrifying dash, and Grenside registered a further three points, to w’hieh Cundy added the majority with a great kick. New Zealand 20 Victoria 4 Temporarily outpaced and outweighted, Victoria lagged. The All Blacks, now obviously the superior side, forced an attack, and from the ruck Lilburne secured, and, with a splendid zig-zag run, crossed the line. Hook converting. Victoria rallied near the call of time, but New Zealand bad won handsomely, the final scores being: New Zealand 25 Victoria 4 TEAM’S RECORD Following is the record of matches plaved to date by the All Blacks: New' South Wales—Drawn, no score. New'cast lb —Won, 35 —S. Australia —Lost, B—9. New South Wales—Won, 22—9. Victoria —Won, 25—4. Points for, 90: points against. 30. Following are the matches still to be played: July 17 —In the country: either the New England or Clarence River Union. July 20 —Australia, at Brisbane. July 24—Queensland, at Brisbane. July 27—Australia, at Sydney.