SCHOOL RUGBY.

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20254, 24 July 1937, Page 8

SCHOOL RUGBY.

VICTORY FOR HAMILTON. DEFEAT OF THAMES. BIG MARGIN IN BRIGHT GAME. Dominating the entire match, the Hamilton High School first fifteen defeated the Thames High School team at Rugby Park this morning by 31 points to 0. The teams were: Hamilton: J. Cramp, J. Priscott, A. C. Shaw, W. Phillips; C. Giles, T. Shaw, I. Andrews, J. Gudex, T. Bullock, H. Eagleson, H. Cresswell, J. Holloway, J. Belcher, J. McKenzie, D. Tait. Thames: Moakes, Je’nkin, Bateman, Galloway, Sterling, Delamore. Lewin, McDonnell, Dynes, Stanley, Ingerson, Danby, Porath, Jennings, Marshall. Hamilton had the advantage of weight but the opening ten minutes of play were even, hard scrummaging being featured. Galloway intercepted and running swiftly on the left bank, paved the way for the first attack in Thames’ favour. Cresswell cleared for Hamilton and Phillips darted away to set Hamilton attacking in earnest, but the fast-breaking Thames forwards smothered the attack and central play followed. When the barrage’ re-de-veloped A. C. Shaw penetrated to score In the corner after a strong run. His kick failed. In a battle for a loose ball. Phillips beat Sterling and galloped up the wing to dive over in the corner again. Cramp’s kick lacked range. Shortly before half time Hamilton gained from a Thames fumble’ when Phillips dribbled out of the hands of the opposing fullback, kicked over the line where Bullock, in support scored. Cramp converted. Collecting the ball In his own twenty-five, A. C. Shaw cut. in brilliantly and ran the length of the field lo out-pace the defence. He crossed the line but the referee ruled a knockon in goal. The half-time' score was Hamilton 11. Thames 0. A Great Run. After half-time A. C. Shaw used similar tactics to previously to baffle the defence, using I he, scissors run to score. Cramp converted. Throwing the ball about, Hamilton continued to attack and Shaw sent, Phillips away on another excursion into the visitors’ sector. The Thames breakaway, however, stifled the’attack. After a period of solid defence (lie Hamilton forwards took the ball away. Rucking play followed with Thames gradually gaining the ascendency. DeIn more tried several times to penetrate but the defence held with Cresswell prominent, Gudex later intercepted cleverly from a scrum but was tackled hard. He repeated the thrust and scored. Cramp goaled. (Renewing from the inside backs. A. round under the posts to score. Cramp found the, uprights. From the kick-off Hamilton hustled through again and Cresswell scored. Cramp converted .lust as the, game ended with the Hamilton High School .... 31 • Thames Hish School 0