TOMORROW’S RUGBY

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 785, 4 October 1929, Page 6

TOMORROW’S RUGBY

REP. TEAM GOES TO THAMES JUNIOR GRADE GAMES A strong Rugby representative team has been selected to play Thames tomorrow. The team will leave by motor-bus from the Post Office at 13 o’clock tomorrow morning, returning the same evening. The only competition matches under the control of the Rugby Union set down for tomorrow are the second grade match, Ponsonby v. Grammar, and the fourth grade game. Manukau v. Ponsonby. Both games will be played on the Showgrounds Xo. 3. JUNIOR NOTES SEASON NEARS CLOSE The junior championship will be decided tomorrow between Ponsonby and Grammar, the winners of the A and B sections, respectively. On Saturday last, Ponsonby unexpectedly turned tables on Grafton, who a fortnight earlier soundly trounced Ponies. Winning the last game by a threepoint margin, Ponsonby became a finalist. The contest for the championship should produce some sparkling football, as both teams are partial to open tactics. Ponsonby will undoubtedly have a big advantage in weight and stature in the forwards, and have had the advantage of games during the past two weeks, whereas Grammar has had no matches. By making the play open, however. Grammar stands a good c-liance.

The will and determination to win gave Ponsonby the third intermediate grade championship for this season after an exciting and strenuously contested battle with Marist on Saturday. Sparkling with spectacular back movements, delightful to watch, the game was one of the brightest expositions of the code in the lower grades this season. Ponies owed their victory to tho wonderful vigour and dash of their forwards in the last quarter of an hour. Three points behind, with 15 minutes to go, Ponies’ pack literally smashed the Marist defence with irresistibly driving loose rushes, which brought the teams on level terms—ll points all. Although even a draw would have assured Ponies of the title they maintained a tireless attack, and a few minutes before time registered the match-winning try. Twenty teams participated in this grade, which was one of the largest in the competitions. The champions, Ponsonby, won ! 6 of the 17 games, and drew one. heading the list with 33 points. Marist, runners-up, scored 30 points, losing one out of 16 games. Suburbs also gained 30 points, winning 14 of the 18 matches, losing two and drawing two. North Shore and Otahuhu each had 29 points. By annexing the fifth grade championship on Saturdaj*. Ponsonby incidentally added the fifth title this season to its record. The final match with Marist proved that Ponies’ backs were overwhelmingly superior, the latter running up 21 points to nil. Up till Saturday both teams had each won 14 of the 18 games, lost one and drawn three. Ellerslie with 14 wins, three losses and a draw, -frith 29 points, was next on the ladder, followed by Manukau with 25.

With three teams, Grafton. Manukau and Technical Old Boys, all on level terms in the B section of the fourth grade, the championship contest is easily the most keenly contested of the lower grades. Otahuhu has been declared the winners of the A section. In the B section semi-finals Grafton has defeated Technical Old Boys, and Manukau, in turn, defeated Grafton. Tomorrow, Manukau and Technical Old Boys meet, and if the former wins the West Coasters will contest the championship with Otahuhu. In the event of Technical Old Boys winning, the leading teams in B section will be again on level terms.

ESTEEMED OFFICIALS NEWTON CLUB FUNCTION A pleasant function was held last evening by members of the third grade team of the Newton Rugby Football Club, when they met for the purpose of presenting tokens of their esteem to Messrs. P. McElwain and S. Martin for what they had done for the club. Mr. J. Todd spoke in glowing terms of the work done by these gentlemen, especially mentioning Mr. McEiwain’s long association with the club. Mr. C. Campbell presented the gentlemen with a loving cup each, thanking them on behalf of the club for their efforts. In reply, Mr. McElwain thanked the players for their gift and for the way they had placed Newton once more near the top of the ladder, the team being runner-up in the third open grade championship. He had, he said, ||pen associated with the club for 21 years, during which time the club had turned out some fine players, including the noted All Black, Cooke, who had played for Newton before migrating to the Grafton Club.

GRAMMAR STEEPLE TAKAPUNA EVENT The annual steeplechases of the Takapuna Grammar School yesterday resulted: SENIORS R. Hade, 11m 46 2-5 s 1 G. Yarnton, lint 48s .. R. Nicks, Um 53s 3 JUNIORS li. Stevens, 9m 54 4-5 s l I’. Gilbert, 30m 23s 2. E. Poole, 10m 35s $ The senior course covered approximately 21 miles, starting from Eversleigh Road, via Xorthborough Road into Hart Road, along the beach and up Clifton Road, finishing in front of the school. The junior course followed that of the seniors, but branched off for a shorter distance. • Stevens had an easy win. Handicap results are as follow; Seniors: G. K. Yarnton, 25m, 1: P. Peterson, 25m, 2; I>. Maxwell, 3. Time. 9m 18s. Juniors. —.P. Gilbert, 24m, 1; H. Hiller, 3m. 2: C. Ellenberger, 3m, 3. Time, 8m Bs. VERMONT STREET RACE The thirteenth annual steeplechase of the Vermont Street Catholic School was held yesterday afternoon and resulted as follows:—Bucklej r , 1; C. Donnoghue, 2 ; R. Lawson, 3. Buckley and Donnoghue tied for fastest time, both doing the distance in 40min 45sec. There were 60 competitors, and the race, which commenced at the school, was over a course along John and Kingsley Streets, into Richmond Road, thence to sonby Road, back again to Richmond Road to finish at the school grounds.

CRICKET MEETINGS EDENDALE CLUB A successful past season Mas recorded at the annual meeting of the Edendale Cricket* Club last evening. The finances were in a sound condition. Officers were elected as follow: Patron, Mr. G. C. Munns, M.P.: president. Mr. T. Beanland; vice-presidents, Messrs. A. E. Anstice, G. J. War in. W. G. Edmonds. G. Hurst, V. Waugh. W. McMicken, M. J. Cassidy. G. Higgat, C. Goudie. V. Parsons, A. Currie, W. G. Russell. IT. Hayes, L. Rhodes, C. Senadini, L. Harrison, H. Mayhill; club captain, Mr. R. Warren; deputy-cap-tain. Mr. A. Blockley: secretary and treasurer. Mr. C. White; committee, Messrs. A. Skilton, A. Blockley, A. Punch. J. Walton, G. Hurst. A. Bruce; selection committee, Messrs. R. Warren, C. White, A. Blockley; auditor, Mr. A. Skilton; delegate to Suburban Association, Mr. C. White. It was decided to hold the first practice on October 12. A trophy presented by Mr. H. Kingsl’ord for the best batting averages last season was won by A. I locklcy. ROTORUA ASSOCIATION The annual meeting of the Rotorua Cricket Association Mas held on Wednesday evening, Mr. IT. E. Musgrave presiding over a large attendance. The financial position was stated to be satisfactory. The following officers for the year Mere elected: —Patron. Mr. C. IT. Clinkard, M.P.; president. Mr. 13. Steele; vice-presidents, Messrs. J. IT.- Higgins. A. R. Ryder, J. I3ixon. S. JT. Hay; lion, secretary, Mr. R. G. Webb: assistant.secretary, Mr. J. Hinton: treasurer. Mr. IT. L. Musgrave; auditor, Mr. L. Dingle; delegates, Messrs. J. Burton, J. J. Lewis, IT. L. Louden, F. G. Reed, O. Hailwood, A. C. Price, R. J. Bould. It. Mason, R. Rogers, J. Hinton, W. Pitts, J. Moule, J. Barrowman. TARARU CLUB From Our Own Correspondent THAMES, Today. Mr. G. C. White presided over a full meeting of members of the Tararu Cricket Club. The balance-sheet credit was on the right side of the ledger. The club is fostering cricket among the primary school boys, and to encourage the young players, Master Maurice White, a pupil of the Tararu School, was appointed official scorer to the club. The following Mere elected t.o office: President, Mr. C. W. S. Flett; vicepresidents, Messrs. R. Muir, I-. Pedrotti, J. Renshaw and W. B. McDonald; committee, Messrs. M. Dare. J. M. Fox, G. C. White, R. Morgan and A. C. Billing; club captain, Mr. J. M. Fox; vicecapain, Mr. Dare; secretary, Mr. A. C. Billing; delegates to association, Messrs. J. M. Fox, M. Dare, G. C. White, R. Cleave and secretary.

The field captain will be elected at the first match. A number of new members were elected. The subscription was fixed at 15s. KARAKA CLUB From Our Own Correspondent THAMES, Today. There Mas a fair attendance of cricketers at the yearly meeting of the Karaka Cricket Club, held last Tuesday. Mr. A. Brokenshire presided and congratulated secretary Buchan on the successtul management of the exub’s affairs during the past season. The team has acted as runners-up in the cup competition and hoped to improve its position this season. The following will hold office for the season: Patron. Mr. A. M. Samuel, M.P., president, Mr. R. Twentyman; vice-presi-dents, Messrs. W. Hyett, W. Wilson and E. Watson; secretary. Air. R. Buchan. The election of other officers was held over till a full muster of players assembled on the field. OTOROHANGA CLUB The annual meeting of the Otorohanga Cricket Club took place last evening, Air. E. F. Fair brother presiding. The cash statement showed receipts £37 12s 2d. The expenditure included £ll 8s 2d on a dressing shed and £lB 12s Gd on gear for two teams. Tho folloM r ing officers were elected; President, Air. R. F. Park; vice-presi-dents. Messrs. D. Ross, A. J. MeCready, S. J. Fortescue, E. Boggust, A. li. Alorley, A. A. Ellis, P. J. AlcNamara, and Dr. Gilberd; club captain. Mr. IT. G. Corbett; secretary and treasurer. Mr- Corbett; auditor, Air. C. Tucker; delegates to the association, Alessrs. J. and H. G. Corbett arfd 13. Ross; Management Committee, Alessrs. AT. A. Hoult. V. L. Fair.br other. E. Boggust, K. Cameron and 11. G. Corbett.

HOCKEY TEAMS WOMEN’S COMPETITIONS The following teams will represent their respective clubs in matches to be played tomorrow under the control ot' the Auckland Ladies' Hockey Association:— Senior Grade Y.W.C.A. —Misses Q. Ward, M. Matthews, B. Mason, AI. Rais her, 1. Grace, J. Baxter, AT. Hinge, At. Waters, E. Burton, S. Needham, E. Saw bridge: reserve, Miss AI. Graham. Junior Grade Wesley.—Misses AT. Young. K. Hardy, L. Cull uni, X. McDonald. L. Harrison. I. Moore, B. Hagger, M. Farland, AI. Reader, Y. Gunthorpe, AI. Bathgate: reserve, Aliss AT. Lockie. Papatoetoe.—Misses AL Gubb. P. Duncan, V. O’Hara, T. Richards, E. Alayall, I>. Leighton, E. Snelling, X'. Snelling, J. Culpan, AI. Baird. V. Kingsford.

LESLIE SPRAINS ANKLE WILL STILL FIGHT LECKIE G. Leslie, the Auckland light-weight boxer, has sprained his ankle while training for his contest with Hector Leckie at Ashburton tomorrow evening for the New Zealand light-weight championship. Air. J. Urquhart, his trainer, states in a telegram that Leslie intends to keep his engagement despite his injury.