FOOTBALL.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 18 May 1925, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

NEW ZEALAND TEAM FOR AUSTRALIA.

By Tolcfiraph—P, ess Association. WELLINGTON, May 17. The New Zealand xtugby team iv, tour New South Wales Has been selected as follows: .Fullback.—Harris (Canterbury). Threequarters—Elvey (Canterbury), J. Blake (Hawke’s Bay), Wise (Otago), Law (Manawatu). Five-eighths—Matson (Auckland), Bell (Southland), L. Johnson (Wellington), G, P. Lawson (South Canterbury). llalf-backs—Wright (Auckland),, C, Corkili (Hawko’s Bay). . Wing.—J.. Donald (Wairarapa^ captain. Hookers—Lomas (Auckland), Kirkpatrick (Hawke’s Bay), McCormack (Canterbury). Lock.—Righton (Auckland). Side Row—MeNab (Hawke’s Bay), Knight (Auckland), Walters (Taranaki), Dickson (Otago). Back row.—Arthur (Southland), Finlayson (North Auckland), A. Thomas (Wellington). Ninety nominations were received, exclusive of the All Blacks, who were not considered.

RUGBY UNION’S . COMPETITION.

OLD BOYS AND STAR SCORE HEAVILY.

The second series of competition games was played on Saturday under fairly favouranle conditions; Rain whicn continued throughout the night did not affect the ground to the extent expected, and there was a clear atmosphere, and not sufficient breeze to be troublesome. There was a large gathering at the Athletic Grounds in anticipation ol : an even contest between Old Bo'ys and Zingari, but the game was too onesided to be exhilarating, the Blues winning by a margin of 34 points, and scoring the most decisive victory ever gained in the senior grade at the expense of Zingari. There was a meagre attendance at the Caledonian Ground to watch the Star-Waihi match. The country club had the freatest difficulty in collecting a fteen, and at the end of a curtailed second spell were 28 points in arrears. At Temuka Celtic defeated the home club by a dozen points to three after a hard-fought game. Generally the was of the forward variety, but occasionally the Green backs showed flashes of combined work which, however, they just failed to top off!'ln the Matches played in Timaru the winners’ totals were considerably enhanced by excellent place-kicking. . The appended table shows the positions of the teams in the premiership competition:—

OLD BOYS, 40 v. ZINGARI, 6.Zingari kicked off with the sun .at their backs, and, by fast following, rushed play to Old Boys’ line. The Blue forwards retaliated, going down the length of the field in a loose rush with Gerard lea ng, which ended in A. Lawson (centre) scoring in a handy position-. Boys converted. Old Boys, - (. 0,1 .Zingapi, „0. At this stage the game h| was:, held up through injuries to two Zingarf'players. / ; ; A Yellow fonv,al<l rush was well stopped by G. Lawson, who bounced his kick out at half-way, Zingari cbntinued ,to be aggressive, their forwards 1 taxing Old Boys’ • defence. The situation was s.aved by • Stewart, who burst through with the ball to hne at quarter' way. Play ! .remained in mid-field for a few minutes until Stewart gathered in, and punted up-field . Str.ang (half), following fast, p.cked up, and transferred to .G.'Lawson, who failed to accept. A. Lawson carried on the movement with a speculator, which took the game to Zingari | territory. Play of an up-and-down nature followed, the Yellow vanguard doing its best to make the game a forward one) Old Boys’ rear division was not combining well, there being a lack of cohesion between the inside backs. From outside the 25, Boys i (Blue" full-back) utilised a penalty to I land- a beautiful goal. Old Boys, 8; Zingari, 0. Two minutes later Stewart initiated a passing rush,' the b.all being handled by all the backs, and Tate crossed _in the corner. Boys added the major points with a splendid kick. Old Boys, 13; Zingari, 0. Fielding in his own 25, Stewart c,ame round on the outside, transferred to G. Lawson, to Mathieson, and to Gerard, who was pulled down' well inside Yellow’s 25. Zingari’s first score was the outcome of a smart interception by Ditchfield, who secured at the Blue 25, and, when a few yards from the Blue line, sent out to Ritchie, who crossed in the corner. MeWhirter failed to convert. Old Boys, 13; Zingari, 3. The Blues rushed play up-ftold, Stowart securing, and bouncing a kick out at the corner flag. Play remained in Zingari’s 25 until a Yellow scrum infringement enabled Boys to enhance Old Bov’s score by another three points. Old Boys, 16; Zingari, 3. Zingari retaliated with a forward to Old Boys’ line, where they were unlucky in not scoring. Boys cleared to half-way with a nicolyjudged screw kick. Securing in midfield, G. Lawson side-3tepped his way through the ruck, and mado a good opening for Strang, who scored wide out. Boys failed with the kick. Old Boys, 19, Zingari, 3. Fielding in his own 25, A. Lawson cross-kicked to the corner; Mathieson and W. Lawson, following fast, tackled “Walker (Zingari winger), in possession. From tho ensuing scrummage Strang picked-up, and dropped a neat goal. Old Boys, 23; Zingari, 3. Old Boys continued to press, and with matters looking danger- | cus, Wilson cleared with an opportune kick. Tho half-time bell sounded , shortly afterwards with tho Blues still . pressing. I Old Boys ... ... ... 2.8 Zingari 3

On resuming, play had only been in progress a few minutes when Wilson, a Zingari forward, received an injury to the head, necessitating his leaving the field. By fast following, the Yellow pack rushed play to Old Bovs’ line, where Ditchfiekl dived over, wide out. McWhirter failed to convert. Old Boys, 23; Zingari, 6. The Blues next shone in a passing movement, started by Boys, who transferred to Tate, to G. Lawson, to Stewart, who was brought down on tho line. Tight work followed, but a force-down resulted. F. W.ard was responsible for a good run, which ended in a line-out in Blue territory, but tho ground was lost, and play returned to Zingari’s line. Zingari’s off-side play enabled Boys to kick another fine goal. Old Bovs. 20: Zingari, 6. The Blue rear division \vas not working with precision, many chances being lost by dropped or fumbled passes. At this stage Wilson, who had plnckilv, hut foolishly, returned to the field, received another knock, and had to be taken to hospital. Securing from a scrum. Strang set his hacks in .action, the ball travelling out . to Mathieson, who dashed across in the corner, and ran round to ground beneath the posts. Boys converted. Old Boys, 31 ; Zingari, 6. Within a mirjgto of the last score Stewart obtained possession from, a |

line-out, and threw a deep pass to G. Lawson, who set the backs in action in a movement which culminated in Tate scoring wide out. Boys failed to convert. Old Boys, 34; Zingari, 6. Tho Blue forwards and backs were now opening up in good style. Securing from a scrum, Strang transferred to G. Lawson, who side-stepped two opponents before sending on to IV. Lawson, to A. Lawson, to Tate, to Stewart, who was grassed five yards from the line. Coming at top speed, Strang gathered in. Stewart’s transfer, and scored wide out. Boys did not'convert . Old Boys, 37; Zingari, 6. With three minutes to go, G. Lawson initiated a passing rush, the hall going to A. Lawson, Gerard, Stewart,- and to Tate who crossed in a handy position. Boys’ failed with tho kick. The whistle * went with tho scores unchanged : Old Boys 40 Zingari ® Mr D. Marshall was referee.

CELTIC 12, TEMUKA 3.

In the opening stages Celtic attacked ancl came witlnn suiKing distance oil several occasions, but faulty handling by tlie outside men spoilt many promising efforts. For a lew minutes Celtic acre knocking at tne door, but ieniuka suddenly ciianged deience into attack, and tne ionvards earned play to the other end, where Larcombe muue a good but unsuccessful attempt at goal from a penalty kick, just missing the uprights. Not to be denied, Celtic s hustling forwards rushod play to the other end, but a good marx by Rickus saved the situation. An iiileiciiange of kicks followed. From it scrum on the lemuka line, the bail came smartly out to Angland, who badly beat his opponent and potted ail unexpected goal ii'om only six or seven yards away. Celtic 4, Temuka 0. From the kick off Celtic returned to the attack, but shortly after J. Connolly snapped up tho ball in his own 25 and ran practically the full length of the field, where he passed' to Maiming, who transferred to McDonald, who passed on to WoodIcy, and the last named raced over at the corner and scored a good try. Lareombe failed with the kick. Celtic 4, Temuka 3. After this the ball travelled up and down the field, neither side claiming much advantage. The Celtic backs were prominent, but their efforts just fell short. Itickus and Larcombe were defending like Trojans, and successfully withstood all Celtic onslaughts. Half time sounded with Temuka attacking strongly.

Celtic 4 Temuka ••• ••• 3 At the commencement of the second spell the Gi'een backs opened up play, and the gamei was strenuous for a short period. Lack of condition seemed to be telling on a few of the homo players. The persistent attacks of Celtic were frustrated for the most part by Rickus, who had moved up from centre to first five-eighths. The Temuka backs were making ' the mistake of standing too deep, thus letting the Green backs get pace on before being tackled. From a return kiclc by Rickus one of the Greens got possession, and raced! through , the opposition and was only tackled as lie scored. J. Kane converted. Celtic 9, Temuka 3. Spurred by* this reverse, Temuka made the pace hot, but the spurt was only momentary. The Green backs again predominated, and made several spectacular runs, but somehow their efforts lacked finish. McDonald and McNulty broke away and rushed play to the other end, but they were unsupported and' their efforts went for nothing. Play returned to the home end and from a crossldek the Celtic winger (Kano) gathered in the ball; and racing along the line, dashed over for a good try. The kick was unsuccessful. In the closing minutes Temuka livened up considerably, and had a much greater say in the game. .-At th>s point the Celtic full-back “'suffered a, severeinjury to his nose, and had to:bc carried off the field.. The whistle sound'ed: shortly afteyywith the final scores , ' '* Celtic ... „... ... 12 . Temuka ... ... 3 • Mr L. H. Buchanan was referee.

•STAR 28, WAIIiI 0., Star kicked oif from the southern goal, ana' uieir'• forwards, headed Dy oiariie. and ToueycUtte, at once presseu into Walla territory. hJUirKe Bros., However, retaliated.-' with a nne errort, and brought play to midfield, where a scrum was uruered. Thomson, the Star hair, got the ball away smartly Irom the scrum, but offside play by O’iNeill put tJlar in a good position through Bd'geier mulling tile kick. A senes of scrums were ordered in Waihi’s 20, and Irom one of these, the ball went to . Austin,- wno was nearly over. The scrum saw Star have another unsuccessful effort, Wiuhi forcing just in time. Tile wnistle was heard frequently at this stage, and little progress was made by either side. W. Quirlcei led 1 a determined rush into Star’s 26, the ball going out calling a halt. Waihi were away again, however, and a free kick was awarded them irom which Sheldon had an unsuccessiul shot at goul. Star moved,play upheld where a scrum stopped proceedings. Priest got away mcejy irom a line out, but Thomson made a sure tackle. U’jNeill broke away, but nothing eventuated from Ins effort. At this stage the game was very ragged and willing. Star forwards livened matters with a good rush, and transferred play to 'Waihi's 25, where Clarke diveci over near the posts. Logan- successfully piloted tho ball between the posts. 5—U. Waihi pressed downfield, i nd a passing rush was spoiled by H argreaves slipping and losing the ball. Star booted upheld, and irom a line out a passing rush was nullified by Austin dropping the leather. Star came again, and a melee in Waihi’s 25 saw- a series of scrums. Waihi were awarded a fi-ee kick which Rowlands fielded, and after a nice run lined in Waihi’s 25. From the line out Clarke forced his wa/ over. Logan’s kick was successful. 10 —0. From the kick off, Waihi, headed by W. Quirke, invaded the Blues’ territory-, but the ball was returned to half way. From a line out in Star’s 25, Quirke again made a great effort to score, but Austin carried the ball over the line. Give and take play was witnessed, until a good kick by Lewis put Star in a good position. Clarke was conspicuous in Waihi’s 25, and transferred to Thomson, who slipped in the corner. Hargreaves had a fine run on his own, but being unsupported, nothing eventuated. Quirko and Wood wore again on tho ball in a rush, which was relieved by Lewis with a good kick. Thomson got tho oval away from t-lie line out, and put Stalin a good position. From a lino out Star indulged in a short passing rush, which ended in a melee on the line. Duncan got possession and 1 potted a goal from right under the liosts. LI —0. Star forced the play, and Logan got the ball, being unlucky in being pushed out. From the line out, the ball wont to Clarke, who forced his way over for his third try. Logan failed with the kick. The half time winVlc was then sounded with the score Star 17 Waihi 0

Give and take pbtv ensued on resumption. From, a line out Thomson <rot the hall hack, hut. Rowlands kicking enabled W. Quirke to break through, and. play was von trod at half way. Sheldon broke ■■>w?v and traps ferred to F,d’voler. who lost. the ball and Austin forced. was oaain conspicuous in a nisi’. carried play to midfield. " hc’c the St-‘>- fr'-wards heeded hv TnnovcliPV, vctnlhji.-'-L but. a forward pass called a. halt. The'game developed into a rao-gecl exhibition again, undher side gaining much rdvantna-e. Star forwards put in a business-like rush, and were nearly over. Hargreaves

relieving with a good kick. A scrum j which developed into a melee saw Star I jj backs open. Logan, however, passed I 1 forward, Sheldon marked, and relieved j | I with a good kick. Star forwards again i | bustled to Waihi’s 25, where 11. Hogg j jS forced his way over. Logan again con- ; 3 ! verted. 22—0. W. Quifkc, who was j V J playing a great game, again led a for- , J | ward rush into Star territory, and was j E I unlucky in not scoring. Austin lined H j nicely and relieved the situation. Thom- 1 j son put in a good run, a good tackle | iby Priest, stopping progress, and Waihi 3 forced. Quirke headed another unsuc- | I cessful effort, the hall going out. Logan | booted to Austin, who put in a run K down the line before being forced out. j| Plav then centred in Waihi’s 25, where If Claike was nearly over. Logan then D| took a short mark almost in front of Eg the posts and kicked another goal. K§ 25—0. Grieve, Toneyeliffe and O’Con- D| nor headed another rush and the last ] s| named was nearlv over. The scrum saw | 1 Logan awav, but Edgeler effected a I smart.ta«kle. Lewis cross kicked and | | Hargreaves gained the leather, but his j a run was chocked before going far. From , S a line out Logan gave' a wild pass, hut ; || Grieve retrieved the ball and was || nearlv over. The closing stages saw ra play in AVnihi’s 25, where McDowell g was injured in attempting to score. A || line out saw AleDowoll make liis wav |§ over at the corner. Logan failed with gji tho kick, and tho game ended shortly afterwards with play in midfield. B 3 Star 28 Kg Waihi 0 111 Mr P. Cosgrovei was the referee. agl

. JUNIOR. . Pareora 17 beat St. Andrews 3. > Star 9 beat Temuka S. ; Point 4 heat Geraldine 0. School 13 beat Old Boys 8. i ‘ Southern 11 beat Celtic 0. THIRD GRADE. , Star 11 drew with Old Boys 11. Temuka 19 beat Washdyke 6. School 17 beat Pareora 0. Y.M.C.A. IS beat Southern 5. FOURTH GRADE. Star A. IT beat St. Andrews 0. Temuka beat Zingari by default. Point 11, beat Schools A. 5. Geraldine 15 beat School B. 0. Star B. 17 beat Washdyke 0. Old Boys 17 beat Celtic 0. FIFTH GRADE. Geraldine 23 beat School B. 3. Celtic 17, beat Zingari 3. Temuka 21 beat School A. 0. Star A. 24 beat Star B. 0. THE GAME IN THE CITIES. AUCKLAND. joy Tolejrrnph—Press Association. AUCKLAND, May 17. Senior Rugby matches to-day, resulted:— Ponsonby 21 beat University 8. Grammar 18 beat Marists 3. Grafton 26 beat College Rifles .11. Shore 8 beat Suburbs 3. Manukau :16 beat .Newton 6. 1 WELLINGTON. By Telegraph—Press Association. WELLINGTON, May 17. Marist 10 beat Berhampcre 7. Varsity 45 beat Selwyn 3. Athletic 17 beat Old Boys 6. Oriental 13 beat Wellington 5. Petone 24 beat Hutt 10. CHRISTCHURCH. " By Teleeraph—Press Association. - CHRISTCHURCH, May 16. ' To-day’s senior Rugby matches, sulted:—Meriyale 26 beat Albion 13. Linw.Ood 16 beat Varsity 8. Christchurch 26 beat North Canterbury 6. ■ DUNEDIN. By Telegraph—Press Association. ■ DUNEDIN, “May 17. Championship matches to-day resulted as follows: University A. 14 beat Kaikorai 9. Pirates 10 beat Zingari 9. Alhambra 10 beat University B. 6. Southern 13 beat Dunedin 3. Taieri Rovers 29 beat Union 3.

Olrl Bovs . , AV. L. For Apst Pts r> 0 70 12 4 rvitic . * < . 9 0 .S3 14 4 Zingari .... . i 1 34 43 ’ 2 Star ...... i 1 30 21 2 .... . 0 2 0 42 0 Wnihi . . 0 2 3 56 0