1937 Champions Win Fast Rugby

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20493, 9 May 1938, Page 11

1937 Champions Win Fast Rugby

TECHNICAL BRILLIANT OAMBRI DOE'S GREAT DISPLAY OLD BOYS PILE ON POINTS AGAIN FRANKTON PLAY ANOTHER DRAW Surpasaing the brilliance of the opening day's football at Rugby Park last week. Technical Old Boys, champions of last MUM, and the vastlyimproved Cambridge fifteen, provided one of the most spectacular encounters in Waikato club Rugby for a long time, on Saturday. Technical won by 18 points to 8. but tre result was no indication of the wme in which both teams battled man to man throughout. The crowd was the largest at Rugby Park for a Stag Trophy game for several seasons, and frc«n whistle to whistle one and all were on their toes. ( The match was indicative of the vastly-improved standard of Rugby in the Waikato, and the same may be said of the match at Te Awamutu, where Old Boys gained devastating control In the second half against Rovers, and won by the large margin of at points to 8. At Ngaruawahla Frankton drew for the second time In two games, when the team played Tauplrl In a match which was not up to the standard of the other two games. In Hamilton the lower grade competitions and the new Senior B series opened when. In several cases, good football was seen. STAG TROPHY RESULTS Technical Old Boys 18* Cambridge S. Old Boys 32, Rovers 6. Frankton 9, Tauplrl 9. Te Awamutu, a bye. UNLUCKY CAMBRIDGE I BETTER BACKS THAN TECHNICAL | CHANGED TACTICS WIN THE GAME When the Technical backs took the field at Rugby Park on Saturday they had the reputation of being a fine combination. Certainly they played well, but in the first half of the match they were definitely overshadowed by a new Cambridge line which was a great Improvement on last week. To be down one point at half time, Cambridge were definitely unluoky, and U was not until Technical changed their tactics and played very shallow to counter the opposing backs that the team won any success and gained victory which, although deserved, should not have been to the extent of 10 points, tudged on the relative merits * of the two teams. In the tight the Cambridge forwards were definitely superior, winning eight out of ten set scrums, but Technical held their own in the loose. The standard of play was excellent throughout, and- with backs and forwards alike throwing the ball about In spectacular manner, the game was bright and reached at times brilliant heights. The teams took the field as follows: Technical Dalbeth, Thompson, Whyte. Goosman. Bythell. Wakefield, Telzlaff. Brown, Flannagan, Dowling, Barber, Smith, Lye, O'Meara, Shannon. Cambridge—Haworth, Charlton. H. Peake. Farrelly, J. Kelly, L. Kelly, Foulds, Harbutt, Nicholl, Kidd, f». Beer, Watts. Hall, E. Beer, Brown. Technical's First Blood When Peake cut out Thompson an.l

ran Charlton into position for scissors passing the first action of the match was under way. This Cambridge thrust was curbed by Dalbeth's great kicking, but fast-breaking forwards repeated the Cambridge attack until the Technical vanguard held together and buffeted the play back to neutral territory, then on to*the attack, till Cambridge Infringed and Dalbeth placed a free kick between the posts. Technical 3, Cambridge 0. Meeting man for man in solid tackling. both back lines battled for possession. but penetrating movements were short-lived. When Haworth was penalised for being too long in possession Dalbeth failed to raise the flags with a free kick. The most determined back manoeuvre so far featured Peake in a galloping thrust, outstripping the opposition until within an are of scoring, where Goosman grasspd him hard. Unrelentlessly Cambridge hammered away. It was Farrelly. then Peake again, and finally Foulds who failed to make those final few feet. The defence was maginificent and the attack still determined. The efforts were well executed. and finally Foulds whipped the ball to J. Kelly, who, side-stepping | beautifully, completed the dive to score. Haworth converted. Cambridge 5. Technical 3. Shortly afterwards Haworth Just failed to* land three more points with a penalty kick. Nippy Back Work The Cambridge team were openingup the play on every occasion. Fast, bustling forwards initiated attacks, then the nippy backs came into action. In this manner Peake came into possession again and baffled nearly all the defence before handing to Charlton, who fended over for another try. Haworth’s kick narrowly ■ missed. Cambridge 8, Technical 3. Wakefield and Bythell, Technical’s five-eighths, were in co-operation before transferring the control to Thompson, who shot Into the limelight with a pretty run. But the Cambridge backs were like Jacks-in-the-box, coming into the fray from apparently defensive positions. Hard play prevailed with 30 men Dattling every inch of the way. Cambridge. with E. Beer hooking, were winning possession from the scrums eight times out of ten. The Technical inside backs were resolute, however, • and last year's champions rushed on to | the attack again. Brown, a forward, I ran into the movement, but a knockj on foiled the project. Down went the scrum and in went the ball. It was Technical’s possession, arm Tetzlaff was in control, to shoot out to the nippy Brythell on the blind side. Applause greeted a good try, which Dalbeth failed to convert. Cambridge 8, Technical 6. Speedy Dash to Bcore When the Technical forwards broke out and bustled Cambridgo out of position another Technical offensive started in earnest. A long pass from a scrummage was snapped up by Goosman, whose speed carried him over the line. Dalbeth's great kick put Technical ahead at half time by 9 points to 8. Technical were a better combination after the spell, but after a solid attack the team was forced Into retreat as Cambridge came again to ride on the crest of the wave. From man to man the ball rattled along the back line, but Farrelly was downed in no uncertain manner. Haworth, fielding a clearing kick, unsuccessfully attempted a field goal. It was a little unfortunate that Cambridge were forced back as a result of a bounce of a ball beating Foulds. then a Cambridge player endeavouring to curb a rush was penalised for hanging on. Dalbeth landed an easy free kick. Technical 12, Cambridge 8. Dazzling Interception Haworth set Cambridge attacking with a free kick, and Peake and Charlton battled to the line before being held up. Cambridge won the serum. Foulds shot the ball to Kelly, but Kelly never received, because Wakefield* had intercepted on his own line

and >-! o ar. H*= was fast, and the J opposition raught unawares, i Over the entire length of the field he j dashed, outstripping all opposition. t'** sen re beneath the posts. Dalbeth j missed a simple kick. Technical 15. j Cambridge 8. When Cambridge was trying to break up a Technical offensive Farrelly played offside and Dalbeth landed a brilliant goal. Fast and open play, with the fortunes fluctuating every minute, characterised the concluding five minutes. The game ended with the score— Technical 18 Cambridge 8 Mr E. Thorpe was the referee. INITIATIVE LACKING FBAXKTON AND TAUPIRI DRAW PLAY CONFINED TO FORWARDS Times Special Reporter NGARUAWAHIA, Saturday With neither set of backs showing much initiative and play confined mostly to the forwards. Taupiri and Frankton drew when they met at Ngaruawahia on Saturday. * On the whole, the score was a fair Indication of the run of play, as, though Frankton scored two tries and did not have their line crossed, Taupiri were unlucky on at least two occasions. Both sets of forwards were willing workers, but Taupiri had a big advantage in weight, and consequently secured the ball from a big percentage of the scrums. With the exception of Robertson, Tauplrl fullback, neither set of backs was impressive, but both packs worked well. The teams were— Frankton—Thompson, A. H. Griffiths, Heeps. McDonald, R. Jones. J. Davies, Wilkins, 0. Jackson, Bowler, Johns, Dick, Ferguson, Sklenars, Vincent, Moltzen. Taupiri—Robertson, Matanga. Maniapoto. Amukete, Egan. E. Taylor, W. Tapp, M. Taylor, E. H. Catley, MoNicol, Jones, Kereopa, Wilton, Whltton, White. Frankton Open Scoring Taupiri pressed from the kick-off. but a penalty gave Frankton relief. A neat kick across field by E. Taylor once more placed Taupiri on the offensive, and when the backs swung into action things looked dangerous for Frankton. The heavier Taupiri pack, with the assistance of Catley's smart hooking, were gaining possession from the scrums, but movements continually broke down among the outside backs. When Frankton went up field Wilkins broke clear and kicked Over Taupiri's goal-line, but Robertson forced. A frcf. kick to Frankton in an easy position saw Jones raise the flags. Play swung up and down field with both sides failing to handle cleanly. Robertson for Taupiri and Heeps for Frankton were responsible for solid defensive work during this period. Off - side play on the part of the Frankton forwards in their own twenty-five gave Taupiri Its chance to even, and Tapp made no mistake with the kick. Frankton 3, Taupiri 3.

A further break from an identical position by Frankton resulted in Tapp going wide with the shot at goal, and half time found the score unchanged. Frankton carried play to the Taupiri goal-line early in the second spell, and following a forward melee Johns went across to score the first try of the match. Jones made a poor attempt lo add the extra points, his kick barely clearing the ground. Frankton 6, Taupiri 3. Scores Evened The ball \vas then hooked cleanly to Wilkins from a ruck in Taupiri’s half, and the Frankton backs got into action properly for the first time, only to see Griffiths well grounded. It was then Taupirl's turn, and Catley crossed, only to be called back for a knock-on. From the resultant scrum Frankton forwards came round too smartly, ami Taupiri were given a free kick in a. good position. Tapp made no mistake, and the scores were evened at six all. Wilkins broke through for Frankton, but once again Robertson proved safe, and cleared with a good kick, which found touch outside the twenty-five The Taupiri van retaliated and a score looked likely when E. Taylor shot the ball out, only to see Egan make a poor attempt to drop a goal. Heeps then made a spectacular run with the ball at toe. taking play almost the length of the field. After making several unsuccessful attempts to stop 'pirn Taupiri were lucky to force. Tauplrl went Into the lead shortly afterwards when Heeps was penalised for holding on and Tapp found the uprights for the third time. Frankton Over Again Breaking away from the scrum, Wilkins opened up play for Frankton. after exchanges had centred round half way. He spoilt a good effort, however, by throwing out a wild pass after he had run McDonald Into position. Frankton made persistent efforts to even the score and were rewarded when Moltzen dived across at the corner following a concerted rush by the forwards. Heeps missed with the kick. Frankton 9. Taupiri 9. Excitement was intense when, after Frankton had held the ascendancy for several minutes. Robertson intercepted a pass and broke clear with only the fullback to beat. He passed to M. Taylor, and the big Taupiri forward endeavoured to force his way to the goal-line, only to be thrown out of touch, and the game ended. Mr G. Nicholas was the referee.

A 'RUNAWAY VICTORY PLAY AT TE AWAMUTU OLD BOYS DEFEAT ROVERS (Special to Times.) TE AWAMUTU, Sunday Old povs met Rovers at Te Awamutu on Saturdav and defeated the local team bv 32 points to 6. Aitnougn tftey were onlv leading 11 to 6 at naif-time, the Old Bovs’ backs made some dazzling runs in the second hair to put on 21 points. Following were the teams:— Rovers: Mc'jrutner, Young, Olsen, Kelly, Rose. Tart. McGovern. H. Grant, Morrison. C. Jowsey. i. Marky. A. Thomson, c. Meredith. w. Nlcoil. Pendray. Old Bovs: slow, A. J. Sayers, Paterson, H. Sayers, Carroll, Gillespie. Gluing. Barfipr.' -mith. Holloway. Paterson. Barry, (irav. Turner. Wallis. Old Boys kicked otr and rarrled play to Rovers' twenty-Jlve, wnere .Mereditn kicked clear and Ross advanced to Old Boys’ line, but Sayers made a great run down the field, only to be penalised. Thomson broke away but lost possession A nice pass'.ng rush ended when Young secured possession and dived over for a try >n the corner. Young laiieu with the kick. Plav fast ana imeresnn2- when Old BOv* backs avav \ j. layers made a s-r*at run down rne nn». kicked past Mrc.rutner %00. up m«?. which ?]*» ta leo to convert. Rovers amoved and Slow t c>r ce.-j t'vire in quick succession Hovers - forwards pushed their way down 1 0 half-wav. piav swung to the otper s-de or me field, where H savers lost a certan mv when he failed to take a pass However, Mid BOV-S -cored when Turner toreea tus way over, ‘low missed the Kir*.

Again Old Boys’ backs swung into action and had Boss detendmg until uisen cut through and carried play to Old Boys twenty-five .several scrums took place th<>re until Gilling kicked clear. A penalty to Rovers gave them an opportunity whlch Grant turned to account with a beautiful kick. Old Bovs lorcea tneir way down and A J. Sayers was awarded an obstruction try which Slow converted. —old Boys 11. Rovers Olsen made a great run half the length or the field, but Carroll came back quickly to save. Hard scrummaging took place on Old Boys' twenty-live. A very pretty passing movement by Young and Olsen ended w-nen Young was brought down by the line. Half-time came with the scores: Old Boys 11 Rovers » Lpon the resumption Old Boys in a nice passing bout saw Gray go over ror a beautiful try, which Slow: railed to convert. Dribbling by Gray and Paterson took play down to the line, wnere A. J. Sayers received a nice pass to go over under the posts, but Slow’s kick hit the post. The Old Boys’ backs were throwing the ball about all the time, but Rovers were putting up a solid defence. Rovers - for< wards attacked and went away, but Old Boys came back. Prom the twenty-five drop-out oid Boys worked the blind side and the ball wen.t to A. J. Sayers, who went over unopposed under the poets and Gilling converted. Straight away Old Boys dribbled through from halfway. Barber. Paterson and Gray in the lead, and the ball went to Barber, who scored. GllPng converted. Play was ragged and then Grant, with a good kick, hit the bar, and the game ended:— Old Boys 32 Rovers $ Mr N*. Thompson was the referee. OTHER REBULTB seniors—Te Awamutu 22, Te Kultl 13. Juniors.—Watkeria 12, Rovers 5;- Te Awamutu 3, Ohaupo 0. Thirds.—Old Boys 13, Rovers 3; Pirongla 6, Te Awamutu a. TE AROHA UNION OLD BOYS DEFEAT TUI (Special to Times.) TE AROHA, Saturday. Tul Maoris and Old Boys, winners of their matches on the previous week against Walhou and City respectively, met at Herrles Park on Saturday. Old Boys kicked off on a ground heavy from recent rains and quickly Invaded Till territory. Passing hv Old Boys’ backs took play to the Tul line, but J. Barbarlch cleverly relieved, while a successful line kick by Tongue let the Tuls past the hairway line. A forward rush headed by Rowe and Maloney was followed by tight play near the posts until, snapping up the ball. Clotworthy raepd round and scored. Edwards converted: Old Roys 5. Tul 0. Fast back passes by Old Boys put Tul on the defence and from a penalty kick Edwards Old Roy 38. Tul 0. Following a hpavy forward movement Kiely scored: Old Boys 11. Tut 0. ! With excellent, combination Tul for- : wards took the ball from hair-way right down the field for Rangl to cross the line . and score: Old Boys 11. Tul 3. From a penalty award Edwards converted: Old Boys 14. Tul 3. Fast, open play. In which J. Tukl-Orotl and Wilson were prominent, put Old Roys on the defensive, until Voice. Clotworthy and McCarthy relieved the pressure. Thp Second Half The second spell opened with Tul assuming the aggressive, and with fast. Open back play they got Into old Roys’ twentyfive. a forward rally by Old Boys was j stayed by Rangl kicking well up the line, j Old Roys again rallied and from a series of passes Maloney took the ball over to score-. Old BO.vs 17. Tul 3. Taking the hall clearly from a high kick 1 Tuki made one of the best runs or the i day up to Old Boys’ twenty-five. A passI Ing effort by Old Boys’ backs saw Kiely ! pick up the ball and race over the line: Old Boys 20, Tui 3. Soon arter, Trom a I penalty, Maloney goaled: Old Boys 23, ; Tui 3. • Old Boys again forced the play and from a combined rush Laverlck scored, Maloney converting: Old Boys 28, Tul 3. Mr J. Nell was referee.

PLAY AT CAMBRIDGE HAUTAPU DEFEATED (Special to Times.) CAMBRIDGE, Sunday. In the first game at Victoria Square, Cambridge, yesterday. Northern Junior 3 defeated Hautapu by 9 points to 8. Play was very patchy throughout the game“ and frequently penalty kicks -were awarded against Hautapu. The scorers were: Northern. Tuck, S. Mtddlemiss and T. Nielson. Hautapu. H. Wards. L. Kelly and I. Nicholl (converted). Win For United The second game between Leamington and United Juniors saw raster and more open plav than the first game. The ball was frequently played dangerously on each goal-line. The result was: United 13. Leamington 3. Scorers for United ! were: C. Boyte (2). Power and F. Cllmo (converted two). For Leamington T. Tito (converted one). Other Results Third Grade.—Leamington 3, United 0; Hautapu 8. Northern 5. Fourth Grade. —Leamington 19, United 3. MORRINBVILLE UNION KEREONE AND TERRIERS DRAW (Special to Times) MORRINSVILLE, Saturday. A high standard of play was revealed in the Morrtnsviiie Rugby Union’s senior games for the Marshall cup to-day. Kereone, who won the cup last year, Just managed to make their game with Terriers a draw with a penalty goal a minute herore time. This match, which finished with the scores 6-all, produced plenty or good back movements which ■were checked by deadly tackling. The teams were:— Kereone: Angus Cameron, J. Teddy, R. Clarkln. G. Smith, S. Watts, R. Earl, L. Russell, A. Semple, H. Mclntyre, T. Wilton. P. Hotene, J. Leeson, G. Leeson, E. Lesson, T. Clarkln. Terriers: R. Thompson, P. Barker, a. Robson. R. Davidson. W. Johnston, 1.. Chase. L. Watt, E. Matthews, B. Splnlev, L. Gilbert, G. Mclntyre, K. Mclntyre, G. Walker. F. Hart, G. Wetere. Halfway through an even first half Chase kicked high t-o the Kereone posts, and from the resulting loose scrum the Terriers’ backs handled for Davidson on the left wing to score. The kick failed: Terriers 3, Kereone 0. Almost immediately afterwards Russell received the hall from a scrum on Terriers* twenty-five and cut through to in-pase to his forxvards for E. Leeson to score. The kick failed: Kereone 3. Terriers 3.

There was great excitement in the second hair when Davidson kicked over the Kereone line and Barker raced ujp to score in the corner. The kick failed: Terriers 8, Kereone 3. Kereone attacked for most of the rest or the game, the Leeson brothers leading rush after rush. Just on time Terriers were penalised and Russell kicked a penaltv goal to even the scores. The referee was Mr W. A. Moxom. Other Results Old Boys, captained by A. J. Altken, had a hard struggle xvitn the youtnrui United team to win by 11 points to 8. There was no score at half-time. Early in the second hair Altken put In a great run to score for Old Boys. In quick succession tries were added by Saxon and Faulkner. Altken converting one. R. Solley kicked a penalty goal ror United. Mr G. H. Kirk was referee. Junior championship: Kereone 3. beat Rovers 0; old Boys *, beat United 3; Waltoa 11, beat Terriers 6. Third grade: Old Boys 1 1 , heat Terriers 6. REFEREE INJURED COLLISION WITH PLAYER GISRORNE, Saturday. | While refereeing a junior Rugby | match here to-day. between Marist r 1 and Celtic, the referee. Mr \v. McKeague. suffered severe facial iniur- : ies when he collided with the head of ! a player. Mr M<*Rescue was removed for medical attention, and another referee > took charge of the match.