SPORTS EDITION

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20266, 7 August 1937, Page 6

SPORTS EDITION

GREAT WIN. SPRINGBOKS’ BRILLIANCE. VICTORY BY 29 TO NIL. Wellington were hot on the attack n the early stages of the seccnc spell and but for the fine defensive vork of the Springboks forwards anc jacks would have scored. The visitors were still throwing the ball about is much as possible but Wellington ,vere up smartly on to the backs. lose attempt at a dropped goal frorr Tear half-way and immediately afterwards he had another close but unsuccessful shot. Veitch came into jrominence twice with smart cutns but van der Vyver’s tackling was jxceptionally sound and he never ailed. After 30 minutes play Brand had to •etire with an injury Turner goinc o fullback. Then the Springboks camp again with a fine back movement, do villiers, van der Vyver, White ant: fofmeyr handling for the latter tt> icoro a great try, Turner converting South Africa 21 Wellington 0 The visitors maintained the presjre and turner increased the leac when he kicked a great penalty goal Then de Villiers opened up anothei Ine movement van der Vyver passing nfield to Williams who ran up for a •*Y” pass. Williams then ran over unopposed under the posts, Turner con-’ jetting, making the final score, South Africa 29 Wellington O ROTES ON THE PLAY The game was not as good as what 'vas hoped owing to the poor opposition but the Springboks certainly playot sparkling Rugby throwing the bat About from every angle. Their speot ind magnificent defence always hao. Wellington bustled while the way hey changed the direction of the attack often caught the home team or he wrong foot. They proved that or 4 fine day they will be a very tough proposition in the Test next week. In the Wellington team the backs were too closely watched to be able o do much and although both Veitch and .Griffiths cut in several times they wero not allowed to travel very far jefore being brought down. Wells was he home side’s best forward while -ampourn was outhooKed by Lotz Watt, van aen Berg and van Reenar were always outstanding in the Spring JOks’ van while all tno backs displayed improved lorm. de viiliefs ind van der Vyver, particularly wen. much better than they were m Hamilton. METROPOLITAN MEETINGS Stewards Handicap.— 5 —4 King’s •auard ; I—l Bittersweet 2; 6 iS; Nicoya 3. Scr. Golden Eagle. Trial Handicap: 4 —a Play On 1, 1 1 Frisco Boy 2; t —g a icr. Renowns Best. International Handicap. 12 15 supertax (Townley jun.), 1 ; 15 1 = Worthy Light (Holmes), 2; 9 it Jingen Palm (Simpson), 3. All startid. S4lwyn Handicap.— l—l Friscc -ady (Bryce, jun.), 1; 12—12 Iraq. .Clare), 2; A—s Sterling Lady (Me- • igue), 3. Scr.: Scott, King’s Play lock’s Ahead, Encountcd, Parisienne POVERTY BAY RACES. Arapunl Hurdles.—Hunting star, f ; Bothwell, 2; Grantham, 3. Whatatutu Hack.—Skyway, 1 Juaint, 2; Haile Boy, 3. Hexton Handicap.—Small Boy, 1 lunting Mars, 2; Gay Hunter. 3. RUGBY FOOTBALL. Hamilton: Frankton 13, Marist 8 Did Boys 24, Stars 14. Te Awamutu: Technical 0.3. 16, Tt. Iwamulu 14. Cambridge: Cucksey Cup (third jrade): Cambridge (holders) 1!>, Taupiri 10. Fourth grade knock-out competition final: Hautapu 14, United 11. Invercargill: Southland 14, Otago 11 Auckland: Hamilton High School 19 /It. Albert Grammar 9. Auckland.—Ponsonby 14, Grafton •3; Marist 16, Grammer 3. LEAGUE TEST. Auckland: Australia 12, Now Zeaand 8. HOCKEY. Hamilton: Seniors, Aotea 5, Toko* naru 1. Juniors: Arawa 4, Technical A 2; Old Boys 9, Technical B O. Morrinsvilie. Juniors.—Terriers D; Old Boys, 6; United, 9; Kereone Morrinsvilie.— Championship final, florrinsville, 3; Mangateparu, 1. LADIES' HOCKEY. Morrinsvilie.—Sectional Cup.—Mor* rinsville, 1, Mangateparu, 0; Motunaoho, 1 t Morrinsvilie, 0; Motunaoho, 1 : Mangateparu, 0. The cup vas woo by MotumaohoASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. Hamilton: Wanderers 3, Glen Mas* •sejf 1 Taranaki 6. HAMILTON HARRIERS. SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT. The Hamilton Harrier Club decidod 4-mile course at Ruakura this after- ■ andicap event for the Gamble Cup llesults: Senior Championship: R. Gard.er 1. L. Irwin 2, A. Crabb 3. Oper. >ealed Handicap: L. Irffiin 1, R. Livngstone 2, W. Choat 3. GOLF. The Blyde Cup. played at S'. Andrew's to-day. resulted: Te Awamutu ! >6l. Hamilton 505, Taumarunui 571 Vlorrjnsvillc 574. STILL UNBEATEN Critics consider that the Spring. JOks w.ll be unboaten until the F.rs'. rest. Clothing critics think Melliei fne Pound during Sale at 167 Jictorit,