THE RUGBY GAME

Wairarapa Times-Age, 25 July 1938, Page 9

THE RUGBY GAME

WAIRARAPA COMPETITION MATCHES STARS NARROWLY DEFEAT MASTERTON. OLD BOYS AND CARTERTON WIN. An attendance well above the average at Memorial Park on . Saturday witnessed two first-class matches in the Wairarapa Rugby Union's championship competition. In a keen and exciting contest, Red Stars just got home from Masterton 14-12, while Old Boys also scored a narrow 8-6 win over Gladstone. Carterton were too strong for Martinborough, winning 15-3. RESULTS AT A GLANCE. Senior. Red Stars 14; Masterton 12. Carterton 15; Martinborough 3. Old Boys 8; Gladstone 6. Junior (Pearson Cup). Carterton 12; Masterton 3. Old Boys 21; Red Star 15. Third Grade. Wairarapa College 6; Masterton 4. NARROW WIN. STARS BEAT MASTERTON. In a hard-fought game played at Memorial Park and characterised by solid forward play by the Masterton pack, Red Star staged a brilliant recovery to hold their old rivals off and win 14-12. The Masterton forwards played well throughout, and by following up their, movements were extremely dangerous on a number of occasions. The backs on either side did not see much of the ball until towards the end of the second spell when play opened out and there were patches of bright open football. Fortunes fluctuated in the early stages of the game but after fifteen minutes play Barnett, the Masterton centre kicked through into an open field and, beating the full-back, raced for the Red Star line. Peterson, the speedy Star winger came up fast and took possession, but Gray appearing from nowhere fell on the ball and Masterton were awarded a try. Reiri missed the kick. A few minutes later, M. Howard raced over to ' even the score. Stewart missed the kick. The Masterton forwards continued to attack and from a scramble on the Red Star line, Barnett scored. Percy failed to convert, and the half-time score

was 6/3 in Masterton’s favour. Early in ihe second spell, Red Star launched' an attack, and Peterson, who had not previously seen much of the ball, was almost over. However, Masterton soon cleared and were away again for Barnett to score his second try. Percy missed the kick. Stars retaliated hotly and once more Peterson was nearly over. An easy penalty kick by Stewart put Stars on the road to recovery. At this stage, improved football was being played by both sides. Howard leading a Star forward rush, crossed the Masterton line, and was awarded a penalty try. Stewart converted. A few minutes later, a brilliant effort by Peterson saw Star's total further increased. Stewart missed the kick. Masterton fought hard to gain supremacy, and were rewarded with a try by Reiri from a scramble on the Red Star line. Percy missed the kick, and the final whistle went with the score 14/12 in Red Star’s favour. Mr H. J. McKenzie was referee.

BRIGHT DISPLAY. OLD BOYS HARD PRESSED. Some bright football was seen in the other senior game played at Memorial Park between Old Boys and Gladstone. The match resulted in a win for Old Boys 8-6. Old Boys were first to score, Bodie cutting in brilliantly to race over. O'Callaghan missed the kick. From a strong Old Boys attack, Smith scored, O’Callaghan converting with a good kick. Gladstone opened their account when an infringement by an Old Boys player, gave Mason an easy penalty. Loose play followed, Old Boys kept in check by good Gladstone tackling. Gladstone came to light in the second spell and scored from a forward scramble on the Old Boys line. Gladstone continued to dominate play and Old Boys had to play hard to hold them off. Mr W. Grantham was referee. WIN FOR CARTERTON. Playing at the Carterton Showgrounds, Carterton did not experience any great difficulty in defeating Martinborough 15-3. NEXT SATURDAY’S GAMES. REFEREES APPOINTED. The following are the referees for next Saturday’s fixtures: — Senior. Carterton v. Greytown, at Greytown, at 2.30 p.m., J. Blake. Gladstone v. Red Star, Memorial No. 1, at 2.30 p.m., H. Evans. , . Old Boys v. Martinborough, at Mar-

tinborough, at 2.30 p.m., W. Holland. Junior. Hawke’s Bay v. Wairarapa. at Carterton No. 1, at 2.30 p.m.. E. Grantham. Third Grade. Carterton v. Martinborough, at Carterton No. 2, at 2.30 p.m., W. Spooner. Greytown v. Red Star, at Memorial No. 2, at 2.30 p.m., W. Percy. College v. Old Boys, at Memorial No. 1, at 1.30 p.m., W. Grantham. Masterton v. Dalefield, at Rugby Park No. 2, at 2.30 p.m., A. McWhinnie. Fourth Grade. Carterton v. College, at Carterton No. 1. at 1.30 p.m., H. J. McKenzie (curtain-raiser to junior representative game). JUNIOR REP. GAME WAIRARAPA v. HAWKE'S BAY. The following is the Wairarapa junior representative team to play Hawke’s Bay at Carterton on Saturday next:-—• t ßacks: Foreman (Old Boys); Muerk (Old Boys), Hargood (Opaki), McCullough (Red Star); Steffert (Carterton), Howard (Red Star); Chadwick (Old Boys). Forwards: Howie (Carterton); Alexander. (Carterton), Workman (Greytown), Humphries (Greytown), Alexander (Old Boys); Rayner (Carterton), McCalmont (Old Boys), McPhee (Carterton). Emergencies: Warrington (Carterton), Tuhere (Masterton), forwards; Brown (Carterton), Royguard (Opaki), backs. Faulkner (Old Boys) was not considered on account of injuries. Any player not available is asked to notify the selector or Mr E. McKenzie immediately. NARROW WIN FOR AUCKLAND. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) AUCKLAND, July 24. The Auckland Rugby representative fifteen maintained its unbeaten record this year by defeating a strong North 'Auckland team by the narrowest of margins in a hard, willing encounter at Eden Park, the- score being 12-11.

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■Wellington:—First Division: Petone 11, Wellington College 0.8. 11; Athletic 11, Hutt 4; St. Patrick’s 0.8. 8, Poneke 3; Eastbourne 9, Johnsonville 6; Wellington 6, Marist Brothers 0.8. 4. Second division: Marist Brothers 0.8. 10, Pirates 9; University 11, Wellington 11; Onslow 6, Athletic 14; Oriental 6, Miramar 4.