Sport in the Province

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 964, 6 May 1930, Page 13

Sport in the Province

(From TUB SUN'S Correspondent!*. J

HAMILTON Highly disappointing displays of the code were witnessed at Hamilton on Saturday. It was expected that tire second day's matches would enable Payers to show a vestige of form. It , not. In a game the chief feature which appeared to be the work done • the John Ambulance Associa>on Frankton drew with Technical Boys, 8 all. The final stages of i e Same were a case of cause and effect. All spirit of sportsmanship was ? #t * in the scrums and tight n e procedure could best be described by the popular term stoush." As a result, over half of team had to receive first-aid treatment. • Everest, the Frankton centre, had Wr<st put out, but played on. There r * glaring instances of rough play, • .ew of which evoked warnings from Technical’s forwards tln ® the worst offenders. Among ( i the game for TechniGeorge, Dalbeth, and i ’ threo sterling backs, who 4s e(i better than the rest put tol^ r ' J °hnstone was a reliable fullhad the upper hand in the and l? , des P*te the crude methods tha nr OI COTn hiriation which marked 'vi‘» Performances <>n hoth sides. Bailon and n sound custodian. A. Griffiths tc- n enz wero the best backs, the lats s P Ic ndidly. Priscott was (> . as rover, while in the pack H. v e McWilliams, and Hooper Th« B inost Prominent. . °ther senior match, in which 'ast JUSt defea tcd Marist, 9—B, was spark?”** °P en - hut hero little ba\ and rta:? h was shown among contwT. Some Marist players were off«ide, 18 free kicks being Sim . against them. Guilford and rited amonK the losers’ backs, ‘iW •’ Monteith, and Peacocke nr tlle van - Going was the Pity; t* l ® Gity backs, Clarke, the half, ca*. f w , el1 * C. Christie and Mansell 0 the fore in the pack. THAMES Ua? Black hooker “Mick” hsbv’i- y Paralysed Physical Trainee s ' to 6 on Saturday. Although Was not lar^e the rout was 8 Dart p a^ fi onl y over-keenness on •niert , ty ‘ s y° un o rearguard prepack in being double. Lomas led his l ns Pired style and on every »ht one hooked the ball in the Slay really a remarkable disVorrtiJ 118 part and one well out of Citv nary*l|iitLj*rtw hlood in the first two sfavrinr vL the * ame . F. and T. Dufty Vt r . v lho defence to send Moran p -lbbi ef ! ou . 1 ’ udnutes later Wenzlick for pv V ? r ond scored. That ended tato a Ywcal Training degenerated of individualists, only Jyno went gn tour with Auck-

land a couple of season ago, attempting to stem the blue onslaught. C. Dufty kicked a goal from a mark for City and Ned Winder put over two penalty goals, both against J. Strange. Curiously enough, Physical Training’s score was made up of two penalties, each against one player, R. Corner. The main feature of the afternoon’s football was the defeat of Physical Training in all three grades. Their junior team went through last season unbeaten and their seniors only lost one game, but this season, although apparently stronger on paper, they have been outplayed. WAIHI The second matches in the first round of the cup fixtures under the auspices of the AVaihi K’Jgby "Union were played on Saturday afternoon, under favourable weather conditions. The senior game, played on the recreation ground, was between Mataura and Waikino, and was comfortably won by tho Mataura team by 16 points to 3. The backs of the winning team were much too good for Waikino's Tear division, the members of which lacked cohesion, and were somewhat raw. lhe visiting pack, however, compared more than favourably with Mataura in most departments. FRANKLIN The second series of matches in the Franklin Sub-Union’s competitions were played on Saturday. Fukekawa improved its position further by defeating Fokeno by 24 to 3. Present indications are that the former team will be hard to beat foi the championship laurels. £athcart who last year wore the Auckland representative jersey and played for Grammar Old Boys, has thrown m his lot with Pukekawa. Bombay also registered its second win when it defeated Tuakau 26 to nil. The Onewhero-Te Kohanga match proved more even, the former winning by 3 to nil. A report from Te kohanira the Maori settlement on the lowei reaches of the Waikato River, states that there were brisk moments dm ing the match as the result of differences of opinion among the spectators. It was next door to a Donnybrook. PUKEKOHE Both senior matches in the knhe competitions were pl*D ed at tne Domain on Saturday in the presence defeating HmSswas

Crottv, crossed Old Boys’ line to score and Bishop to convert.

The Technical High Sehool Old Boys’ backs showed a considerable improvement in form. They worked in cohesion and treated the spectators to some pretty displays. Once again, G. Lawrie, captain of Old Boys, proved to bo the outstanding back on the held. In the role of threequarters W. Crosbie played well.

The inside baefcs, C. Lawrie and McNally, also gave good accounts of themselves. At fullback, Lakeman showed good judgment on innumerable occasions. In the pack, R. Crosbie, Clarkson, M. Pollock and Blake got through much useful work. Although United’s team was strong and considerably heavier than Old Boys, it lacked the finishing touches. Mayes effected many saves as fullback. S. Crotty and Wright did well on the wings. There was little difference between the forwards. Although Ramblers beat Patumahoe by 19 to 11, the match was closely contested and more even than the scores would indicate. The Patumahoe pack was especially weighty. DARGAVILLE Ruawai seniors were successful after a good forward game against Northern Star in winning by 6 points to nil. Gannon and Thompson gained the tries. Leatherland, the fullback, was outstanding, and his saving tactics and brilliant kicking were a pleasure to watch. Thompson (wing-threequarter) showed to best advantage on this line. Neill was also in good form in the rear division. Dobbs, Smith, and Montgomery were good workers in the forwards. The first five-eighth was apparently not in his best place. Archie Ross (threequarter), C. Hall, and Williams (five-eighths) played sterling games for Northern Star. Lionel Webb, at half, showed up in spasms. Great improvement over last season’s play was shown by the forwards. On the whole, there was not much difference in the merits of either team on the day’s play. MATAMATA In a game which resolved itself into a tussle between the forwards, Patetore beat Walton by 16 points to nil at Matamata. The backs of both sides showed very little semblance of combination, and the superior scrumming and footwork of the Patetere vanguard was the deciding factor. Hope, Fraser Campbell, and Syme scored tries. Stewart converted one, and Hope added the extra points to another with a magnificent kick from the touchline. In a scratchy game, Putaruru beat the Wardville Maori team by 11 points to nil, Ingle, Morton, and Broughton scoring tries, and Patterson converted one try. MORRINSVILLE The second series of games in the first round of the Morrinsville Union’s championships was played on Saturday. There were two surprises in the senior games—the complete defeat of i Terriers by Here one, and tlie splendid

game put up by United against Tatuanui. Tatuanui has been strengthened by the inclusion of Robson (formerly of Terriers), Vangioni, at one time captain of Wanganui reps., and Buchanan (Thames). With these in, it was anticipated that United would not trouble the country team. The reverse was the case. United was in the lead until a few minutes from time, when Tatuanui added six points to win by one. It is stated that Vangioni will only be available for a few more weeks. Tferriers disappointed their supporters against Kereone, not that they expected their team to defeat last year’s champions, but they at least expected a decent showing. Kereone won by 25 points to 0. The outstanding players for the winners were Cameron brothers and S. Thomas, at fullback. WAIUKU Otaua gave a very even exhibition in defeating Aka Aka by 12 points to nil. On the run of play it might have easily added a considerable number to its score, as it was repeatedly on the attack, and several scores were lost by over-keenness. Moyle, a promoted junior, at halfback, fully justified his inclusion in the seniors, and scored two neat tries from scrums about five yards from the line. He was also quite good on both attack and defence. The winners also had the services of Hira, a Franklin rep., and he gave a very fine exhibition at fullback. His display received well-merited applause. The display of Aka Aka was very disappointing, the team appearing to show lack of practice, and besides being a very tired team at the conclusion of the game, the- handling of tl%e backs was decidedly poor. The best piece of work during the game came when Moyle made a nice opening in the Aka Aka twenty-five before sending to Barribal, to Bright, who went across without opposition. Strengthened by the inclusion of W. Pleydell and Rack, City gave a muchimproved display in defeating Waipipi by 14 points to 6. The winner’s main strength was its forwards, who worked well, and were ever a 7 source of danger. B. James was in good form in scoring three tries, each one being splendid individual efforts from about tho Waipipi twenty-five. The losers’ six points were the result of penalty goals by Kaitau Flavell. TE AWAMUTU Pirongia seniors played their first game this season on Saturday last. They were pitted against Kihikihi, who defeated them by 14 points to 11. The game was well contested, and Kihikihi had to use their best efforts to win. Jones, Jackson, Mate and Kelly were the winner’s best rearguard, Askew and Bell being prominent for Pirongia. Grace was the best of a good pack. Although Te Awamutu beat Waikeria by 16 points to 9, there was very little to choose between the two teams. The former showed better combination among its backs. Offside play, however, spoilt several chances, Wilcox being penalised on more than one occasion. Quin did not play his usual game, but

was brilliant at times. Martin, Wilkes and Grigg were prominent among the backs and Head and Hiskins in the forwards. For Waikeria, the half got through a lot of work, and the fullback played a good game, his kicking and collaring being first-class. All the forwards were toilers, and followed up well. WAIRARAPA NOMINATIONS Press Association MASTERTON, Monday. Tho sole Wairarapa selector, Mr. Q. Donald, has made the following Wairarapa nominations for the Probables v. Possibles match at Palmerston North on Wednesday week: F. Fuller, left wing-threequarters or fullback; A. E. Cook, second fiveeighths; F. Mill, halfback; C. Stringfellow, centre-threequarter or fullback; I.; Harvey, lock; K. Reid, right front rank; W. Irvine, left front rank; J. G. Donald, wingforward. Soccer HAMILTON The first Soccer match of the season was played between Y.M.C.A. and Wanderers at Seddon Park on Saturday. Although it was their first appearance in the competitions, Y.M.C.A. won by 3 goals to 2, a result which occasioned considerable surprise. As could only be expected for the first game, the form was poor,, but some fast intervals kept the spectators satisfied. Wanderers goaled first, Rogers and Webster getting into the net. Ranson scored two goals for Y.M.C.A. and Chirney notched one. An even, battling game was marred at the finish by an unfortunate collision between Grinder, of Y.M.C.A., and Schonau, of the opposing side. Grinder received a broken leg, resulting in his removal to hospital. BUNTLY The opening match between Pukemiro and Thistle created no small interest, Jfuntly dropping out of the competition to make way for the Y.M.C.A. team in its stead, the old Huntly team members principally joining up with Rotowaro. For a first of season match, the form was surprising, and the tired man of the game was the referee, George Liddle. He was puffing like the proverbial grampus toward the close, for the ball travelled fast and otten, and never settled down to any confined area. Weather conditions were perfect, and a great attendance was a result, for the round ball game is very popular in the mining centre

The ladies were in great force, as is usual in these parts, and their keenness lends enthusiasm to the code.

Conspicuous play was noted by the winner (Pukemiro) in cleaner goalshooting and better team work, coupled with condition. This was the keynote to success, for any offensive movement by Thistle was promptly frustrated by well-directioned kicking and fast following-up by Pukemiro. which fully deserved the honours.

Rose had little to do in goal for Pukemiro, but is not convincing. Caldwell was sound without being brilliant, while Latimer was as usual a great toiler for the coal-mining town, which pays such handsome dividends. Bennie and Wilson were sound, the latter shooting one goal which completely beat Peden. In front Bob Bate was on his own and his footwork was excellent, and he found the net with one beautiful shot. He is always dangerous when close to the opponents’ net. Of the losers Peden, in goal, had plenty to do. but though he had some soft stuff to deal with he was weak in some hard shots, and they completely*bafLleu him. Moody and Black had plenty to do in the fullback line, and the former emerged satisfactorily out of the ordGThe half line seemed disorganised with the continual opposition from the attackers, but Sterling was a thorn m the side, and Tate and Slater had a busy afternoon’s work. In front. Cole was sound, and the same remark applies to Stewart, but the wing was weak and tired perceptibly toward the Cl °The outstanding feature of the game, however, was that there is not much between the competing teams, and competition w T ill be keener than in former years. The Hamilton teams will ha\ e to put forth their best efforts to upend the local elevens this year.

League HAMILTON Th 9 League season in Hamilton is not expected to open officially until next Saturday. Last Saturday at local headquarters Hamilton and Ngaruawahia B held a practice game, the home side winning 15 —5.