RUGBY FOOTBALL

Wairarapa Times-Age, 25 August 1939, Page 2

RUGBY FOOTBALL

BRIGHT INTER-HOUSE MATCH. STOCK AND STATION AGENTS WIN Rugby football of an entertaining nature was witnessed at Memorial Park, Masterton. yesterday afternoon, when teams representing the Stock and Station Agents and the Banks and Law and Dentists met in their annual clash. The game resulted in a win for the Stock and Station Agents by 17 points to five. Play, considering that the majority of the players are not regular contestants, was fast and of a high standard, there being many bright, interesting movements by both sides. Both sets of forwards were very even but the Stock and Station backs were better than the opposing rear division. In the Stock and Station rearguard, Martin on the wing, Peterson at centre and Clarke in the five-eighths, impressed the most. Of the Bank and Law and Dentists’ rear-division, Joe Corbishly stood head and shoulders above the rest. His defensive work was particularly outstanding. During the interval, o. typists’ race resulted in a win for Miss D. Matthews, who beat Miss B. Linton by a touch. The relay race resulted in a win for the “A” Law team, with the “B” team second. The teams were:—“A” Law: Messrs. V. Burridge, N. G. Whiteman, G. D. Wilson, S. R. Gawith and H. H. Daniell; “B” Law, Messrs. J. K. Logan, S. V. Gooding, H. M. Major, R. McKenzie and H. Douglas; “A” Stock and Stations: Messrs. J. H. Cunningham, P. G. Ramsay, Eden, V. Heath and Whyborn; “B” Stock and Station: Messrs A. Wesney, D. Caselberg, E. Perrin, Greenwood, T. McArley. “A” Law went away to a flying start and in the run home “Jerry” Daniell won by a nose from H. Douglas, with J. H. Cunningham coming fast on the outside. In the football match, Stock and Station kicked off into the sun and immediately atacked. A forward rush led by Hatton took play deep into the opposing territory, where from a scrum Peterson zig-zagged his way through the defence to score a good try. The kick failed. Stock and Station continued to attack and the Banks, Law and Dentists were forced to defend desperately. For a time the Banks, Law and Dentists forwards led by Constable Berry took charge, but not for long; the pace was telling. Using their backs the Stock and Station launched a hot attack on the opposing goal line, but Peterson’s pass infield went forward. Stock and Station kept up the pressure, but good work on the part of Joe Corbishly relieved when a try looked certain. Eventually Stock and Station was rewarded, Martin crossing for a fine try, after Clarke had cut the defence to ribbons. The kick again failed.

Keeping up the pressure, Stock and Station had their opponents in difficulties and again Joe Corbishly saved the - situation with a smart force down. A 50-yard dash down the touchline by Martin, put Stock and Station in a 3. handy position and from a scrum, Clarke was nearly over. Swinging . into action inside the twenty-five, the - Stock and Station backs went right , through for Martin to top a fine move- ’. ment with a try. The kick was unsuc- - cessful, being charged down by Joe ’ Corbishly. Half-time sounded with the Stock and Station leading, 9/0. Shortly after resuming, Hatton, who had gone into the rearguard, cut right through the opposing team to score a beautiful try. The kick was taken by . Roach, the ball striking the cross-bar • and bouncing infield. The Stock and Station were now definitely on top and a few minutes later Martin scored a run-away try from half-way, which O’Connor converted. With only ten minutes to go, the Banks, Law and Dentists' forwards, inspired by Jim Corbishly, took a new lease of life and were unlucky not to score two tries. Constable Hill being grassed right on the line. Eventually their efforts were rewarded, and Jim Corbishly, with the whole eight Stock and Station forwards and a few backs thrown in lying on top of him, was awarded a try. He converted the try and time sounded shortly after with the final score: Stock and Station Agents, 17; Banks, Law and Dentists, 5. Messrs. M. Howard and P. O’Connor took turns with the whistle. SMOKE CONCERT. In the evening a smoke concert was held in the Orange Hall, where Mr S. Garwith presided over a large gathering of bankers, stock and station agents and members of the police, the legal profession and dentists. During the evening, Mr W. A. Todd, manager of the Bank of New Zealand presented the cup to Mr W. White, manager of the Stock and Stations team to hold for the ensuing 12 months. A toast list was honoured including a special toast to Mr Fred Dean, who had refereed the games for many years, but who, owing to ill health, was unable to be present.