FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 July 1920, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

I THE RUGBY GAME. NEW ZEALAND TEAM'S TOUR. DEFJSAT OF NEW SOUTH WALES. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received July 25, 5.5 p.m. Sydney, July 25. The Rugby contest between New Zealand and New South Wales attracted 10,000 spectators. The game was determinedly waged throughout, 1 but was characterised more by individualism j than, combination. Wogan replaced Fnrquhar, and Badeiey playde instead of Algar. New South Wales first showed to advantage. Wogan was responsible lor a fine buret, and then, after Intercepting, Badeiey set the All Blacks moving towards New South Wales' goal, and from a dribbling rush Belliss passed to Balrd who scored. Roberts converted. Steele was shortly. afterwards pulled down near the line, but Bellis3, again figuring In a dribbling movement, capped the effort with ft try, Roberts converting. The blues responded with a three-quarter attack, and Wogan securing, Scored. Lawton converted. New Zealand was now leading by ten points to five. Storey, who was shaping well on the wlug,: accepted a cross kick from Elliott, transferred to Belliss, who returned to Storey, the latter crossing. The try was not converted Now South Wales retaliated wilh clever passing efforts among the backs, but generally faulty handling checked their progress. Lawton and Raymond, after fine exchanges, assumed a dangerous position, Lawton eventu- : ally crossing and also converting. Belliss again scored from a dribbling rush,: and the half-time scores were:— i New Zealand 16 New South Wales » 10 Badeiey, Tilyard, and Steele were responsible for fine individual efforts, Tilyard winning applause for tricky runs, and Storey for fine wing work. The play was much of a muchness in the greater part of the second half, with bright flashes by both teams. Steele crossed after a splendid Tun, and a field goal by Tilyard soon after brought the Bcores to 23 to 10. Wogan and Raymond replied with a great effort from their own goal, the ball being eventually scrummaged on New Zealand's line, whero Fox secured and scored. Lawton converted.

Donald then scored for the All Blacks, makingthe final scores:— New Zealand 26 New South Wales 15 SATURDAY COMPETITION. j SENIOrt. I Tukapa 12 v. Old Boys 0. ! Star 6 v. Okato 6. The cup competitions were continued last Saturday under fine weather conditions. In , ihe senior competition, TukaDa gained the vie- : tory over Old Boys by 12 points to 9, and Star drew with Okato. Owing to the boat loading in the Waltara roadstead, Clifton j were unable to send a senior team to Rahotu, but, it is understood, will make the trip later in the season.- j TUKAPA (12) v. OLD BOTYS (0). The match between Old Boys and Tukapa attracted a good number to Western Park, and though the display was far below senior form, the match proved interesting owing to 4ho fact that the issue was in doubt right up to the concluding stages, when Tukapa mainly owing to the kicking of O. Hooker, gained the victory by 12 points, one try and j three penalty goals to three tries. There i were numerous erciting episodes during the game, play being up and down the field. In the first spell Old Boys had the better of I the mix up. Tukapa backs set up a passing bout, but Whittle intercepted and came through, losing the ball, which Tukapa backs failed to pick up, and Smith, following up fast, scrambled over. Hughes filled to coal. A little later, Solo shot the ball to Ecrgleton, who put in\ a fine dodgy run and passed to Smith, who beat two or three men and scored near the post. Hushes failing to goal. Tukapa were the next to score 'the forwards coming down In a loose rush, and the ball .beating Hartmr.nn, the old Boys' full hack, Gush touched down and G. Hooker failed lo goal Then, from a line out jiear the corner. Sole shot the ball to McGic, who dived over tiie line. Hughes again failed to goal, and the spell ended with the score: Old Boys 9, Tukapa 3. Smith, who had Injured his leg, retired, and was replaced by Patterson. Early in the second spell Tukapa attacked, and from a penalty, Hooker landed a nice goal Puller then made a good dash for Old Hovs. hut McDonald failed to take his pass and a chance went Tukapa pressed again and after Johnson had nearly scored, Hooker had a couple of shots, from one of which he equalised the senros. Then a little later G Hooker marked in a handy position and landed a lovely goal, placing Tukapa in the lead. Fast up and down play ensued, Old Boys endeavouring to equalise, and near tiie conclusion Hughes had a shot which fell short. Whittle took the return on the full, and sailed for the line, ncarlv getting over Tukapa cleared and had another froe kick which fell short. . Old Boys came back again and just on the call of time Old Boys had a couple of shots froa\ a penalty, and the game ended Tukapa 19, Old Boys i) Mr. B. Petty was referee. OKATO (C) v. STAR (G). Star seniors journeyed to Okato and' met' the Okato seniors, the gamo as on the previous occasion when these teams met, resulting in a draw. The game was fairly interesting, resolving itself into a struggle between the Star backs and the Okato forwards. In the early part of the gamo the former had the but during the concluding stages the, Okato forwards played a great game and evened up tiie scores. Early In tlio firs; spell, Jenkins kicked a penalty goal, and a little later Bridgor scored as the outcome of ihfa 5 1?' • Tenki ns failed to invert. The first spell ended with the score: Star . ni !' There ITas no further score H towards lho closo of the game, when Sill okat .° forwards playing a solid game, Hspin and L. O'Sullivan got over the line in quick succession, neither try being converted and the gome ended Okato 6, Star C. Star reached Okato two men short, but the vacancies were filled by Okato players. Mr d. Johnßon was referee.

third grade. At Okato, Lepperton thirds defeated Okato thirds by 6 points to nil. Mr. Larsen was referee. to S nl" r defeated High School Bby 15 Points Sc* loo ' A defeated Rahotu at Bahotu ny 23 points to 6. In the first spell, School had much the better of the game, scoring 1!) points. to their opponents' three, but in the second spell the game was more even. At Waitara, Clifton defeated Tukapa by 16 points, four tries, two converted, to nil, FOURTH GRADE. The two games in this grade proved close and Interesting. High School C beat Star Z J , pol ' lta „ V> nil, and High School D beat lcdinical College by C points to 5. FOR THIS WEEK. THURSDAY COMPETITION. SENIORS. Inglewood v. Eltham, at Elthain; Stafford v. Tukapa,. at New riymouth. SATURDAY COMPETITION. SENIOR. Okato v. Tukapa, at Okato; Rahotu v. Old Boys, at New Plymouth; Clifton and Star byes, THIRD GRADE. Clifton v. Star, at New Plymouth; Lepperton v. Old Boys, at New Plymouth; High ichool A V. High School B; Okato v. RnUotu, at Rahotu. PROPOSED ALTERATION OF RULES. Sydney, July 24. Private advices from Capetown state that a special meeting of the South African Rugby Board discussed the English letter dealing with the alterations suggested by the New South Wales, Queensland and New Zealand, Rugby Unions. The African meeting rejected the proposal that the referee should put the ball Inlo the scrummage, but favored the suggestion that I there should be no charging of free kicks. 1 ten yards scrummages, also the proposal con-' eerning rule five, suggested by New Zealand. Mr. rainier, secretary of the New South Wales ltugby Union, said that Africa's approval meant that England was praclically certain to agree. Ho thought that the enforcement of a player marking taking 1 the kick himself would result In an all round improvement. Mr. .loues, manager of the New Zeaiaiulers. 1 regarded the action of England in submitting the proposals to South Africa as an indieslion of a desire of meeting Australasia. The important proposal recommending an imaginary line through the back of the scrum instead of the centre had apparently been rejected. Mr. .lones added thfct otherwise this would have entailed the abolition of 'he wing 'orward.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

' THE LEAGUE GAME. ENGLISHMEN'S TOUR OPENED DEMATUD BY AUCKLAND. VICTOIIY BY 24 POINTS TO 16. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Auckland, July 21. The League match, England v. Auckland, was played on the Domain to-day in perfect weather. A }ight breeze blew across the ground, which was in perfect order. The attendance was estimated at 30,000. The teams are: — England.—Full-back, Gwyn Thomas (11.6); three-quarers, W. J. Stone (11.2), D. Hurcombe (10.3), ,1. A. Bacon (13.1), S. Stockwell (11.8); halves, J. Rogers (11.4), .1. Parkin (U. 7); forwards, J, Cartwrlght (14.10), W. CnnliSe (13.10), E. J. Skelhome (12.9), F. Gallagher (13.7), A. Johnaou (14.0), D. Clarke (15.2). Auckland.—Pull-back, W. Daividson (11.7); three-quartera, W. Cloke (12.0), K. Ifwerson (11.5), C. Woolley (13.10), E. C. Gr»y (10.5); flve-eighth, McClymont; half-back, C. Poison (10.5); forwards, S. Walters (12.4), W. Somers (12.9), Stormont (12.7), B. Avery (18.7), Wilson (12.7), N. Bass 12.8). Early In the game, weakness in handling by the Bngllsh backs was disclosed, and this was taken full advantage of by the Auckland forwards, who followed up remarkably well, frequently smothering the returns of the Englishmen. By this means Auckland kept the visitors defending for a considerable portion nf the first spell. The. Auckland forwards frequently dominated play for a time, their trlbbling rushes and passing movements being punctuated by brilliant passing bouts by the English backs. The opportunities that came to Auckland by good following up, were taken advantage of by Auckland, and scores came chiefly through these movements. In the second spell the Britishers gave a better display, but evidently felt the loss of Rodgers, their passing movements being repeatedly nipped in the bud by the Auckland backs. Midway through the well the visitors gave a taste of their quality in combination, and scored two brilliant tries, but were unablo j 1c- sustain their efforts, the Auckland forwards continuing to show superior form.

THE FIRST SPELL. Auckland kicked off against the sun, and play settled In midfleld, where Davidson secured and found the line in England's 25 Prom a scrum the ball went to Poison, who was tackled, but immediately the Auckland forwards carried play to the English line, where Bass got over within tho first three minutes. Ifwerson failed to convert. Loose play In midfleld followed, from which Rodgers obtained the ball. He was tackled hard, and as a result had to he carried oil with strained muscles in the leg. Auckland forwards seemed to have the better of the play, and soon had play in England's 25. Parkin here obtained possession, art<) a passing rush between him. Stone, Hurcombe, and Stockwell took play right to tho line, where the latter wos collared. . The ball fell clear, and Parkin following up fast, got over. Stone converted.

The Englishmen continued to attack, and eventually the liall was kicked over and forced. The Auckland forwards then assumed the offensive, and a loose rush ended In Somers scoring, and Ifwerson converting. Auckland maintained tho pressure, and a little later the visitors were penalised, Ifwerson being unsuccessful with the kick at goal. Auckland continued to attack, and from loose play In midfleld, Ifwerson made an opening. The ball was secured by Walters, who started a passing rush with Avery, Grey, and Woolley. The latter was tackled, but kicked across to McClymont, who dashed over and scored. Davidson converted. Almost immediately Stormont started another passing rush by sending the ball out to Ifwerson, who passed to Somers, who was tackled in goal. Walters, dashing -ftp, scored Davidson converted.

A little later Grey kicked across to Thomas, who, hov.evej, failed to take it, and attempted to kick intqj touch in goal, but missed. Cloke, following up fast, torched' down. ' Davidson failed to convert. Half time was sounded with the score: Auckland ' 19 England > 5 'v SECOND spell: On resuming Auckland attacked, but Parkin broke away, carrying tho ball to midfleld, where Stohe gained possession, and sidestepping ijftiout six opponents, rushed over. Thomas failed with the kick. Play was then taken to the English 25, wliero a passing rush left Bacon in posession. He put In a good run and sent the hall to Parkin, who outpaced the Auckland backs and scored. Thomas converted. After play in midfleld .the Auckland forwards carried the ball by a passing rush to the English 2r>, where, from a melee, Walters scored Davidson converted. Play became very exciting, England showing some beautiful combined rushes. Eventually from a scrum in Auckland's 25, the ball wait out to Parkin, who passed to Stone, frcini whom it went to Ilureombe, then to Bacon, who scored a good try. Thomas converted, nuking the final score:— Auckland 04 ' England i(j