FOOTBALL.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 139, 11 June 1908, Page 6

FOOTBALL.

RUGBY. r ■ r

■EECE DRAW* FOB SATURDAY. The following is the draw for matches, grounds and referees for Saturday next:— FIRST GRADENo. 1 Ground, Alexandra Park: City v. University. Referee, Mr J. Sutherland. . No. 2 Ground: Grafton v. Parneli. Referee, Mr G. Felham. At Devonport: North Shore v. Newton. Referee, Mr H-. Frost. SECOND GRADE. No. 3 Ground. Alexandra Part: Klnjr's-. College v. Grafton. Referee, Mr D. Donaldson. No. 4 Ground: Newton v. Ponsonby. Referee, Mr R. W. Barry. At Devonport: City v. North Shore. Referee, Mr H. Williams. THIRD GRADE. No. 5 Ground, Alexandra Park: Marist. Brothers v. City. Referee, Mr A. Pollard. At Northcote: Parneli v. North Shore B. Referee, Mr W. Parker. Ponsonby and North Shore, a bye. FOURTH GRADE. No. 6 Ground, Alexandra Park: Newton v. Tonsonby. Referee. Mr C. W. Oram. No. 7 Ground: City v. Parneli. Referee, Mr R. OliDhant. No. 8 Ground: North Shore v. St Patrick's. Referee. Mr Bridges. No. 9 Ground: Alexandra v. Grafton. Referee, Mr G. Campbell. SECONDARY SCHOOLS' UNION. At two o'clock. SENIORS. No. 1 Ground, Alexandra Park: King's College v. Grammar School. Referee, Mr Campbell". No. 2 Ground: Sacred Heart v. St. John's. Referee,. Mr Bridges. JUNIORS. No. 12 Ground: King's College v. Grammar School. Referee, Mr G. Campbell. No. 13 Ground: Sacred Heart v. St. John's. Referee, Mr Pearson. At three o'clock. At Three Kings: St. Stephen's Maori School' v. Three Kings College. Referee, Mr D. Craigie.

FRANKLIN RUGBY UNION. At Pukekohe: Pukekohe I. v. Bombay 1. Referee. Mr A E. Jaggs. At Tuakau: Tuakau I. v. Wairoa I. Referee, Mr G. Katterns.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS' MATCHESAt two o'clock. A GRADE. No. 3 Ground, Alexandra Park: Newton East v. Onehunga. Referee, Mr G. Pelham. No. 4 Ground: Ponsonby v. Richmond Road. Referee, Mr Oram. At North Shore: Mount Eden v. Devonport. Referee, Mr H. Frost. B GRADE. No. 5 Ground. Alexandra Park: Grafton v. Normal School. Referee. Mr J. Pelham. No. 6 Ground: Pltt-street v. Parneli. Referee, Mr M. Lenihan. No. 7 Ground: Newton West v. Beresfordstreet. Referee, Mr W. H. Moore. C GRADE. No. S Ground. Alexandra Park: Nelsonstreet v. Bayfield. Referee, Mr R. McGre_o". No. 0 Ground: Napier-street v. Ellerslie. Referee, Mr Chalmers. • No. 10 Ground: Avondale v. Newmarket. Referee, Mr R. W. Barry. No. 11 Ground: Epsom v. Mount Albert. Referee, Mr G. A. Tyler.

WEDNESDAY RUGBY UNION.

The Wednesday Rugby Union competi- | tions were advanced another stage yestcr- ! day. when the Waterside Workers beat the Tost, Telegraph, and Railway team by 4 points to 3. The Butchers beat the Baktrs by 13 points to nil, and the Grocers and Milkmen defeated the Drapers by 21 to 3. WATERSIDE WORKERS V. POST, TELEGRAPH, AND RAILWAY. This game, which was played on No. 1 ground, was very evenly contested, the Waterside Workers having the .best of the • forward play, while their opponents were I i_uch superior in the back division. Shortlyafter the kick-off Kirkwood scored for the P.T.R., after a neat passing run, the kick at goal failing, and the first spell ended without further score. In the second-half the Waterside Workers attacked strongly on several occasions, but failed to make the most of their opportunities, several scores being thrown away by I over-eagerness, but eventuaUy Donovan j picked up from some loose play, and potted 1 a nent goal, which gave his side the victory. Towards the end of the game the P.T.R. crossed the line, and. from the Press stand, looked to have scored an undoubted try, but the referee ruled otherwise and tho 1 game ended without further score. Mr. Savoury refereed. BUTCHERS V. BAKERS. The game resulted in an easy victory for the Butchers, who ran up 15 points, the 1 scorers iv the first spell being Littlejohn. Cole, junr., and Todd, none of the tries being converted. In the second spell Cole, sen., and Brldson scored, and the rame ended as above. Mr. Harris reiereed, GROCERS AND MILKMEN V. DRAPERS. The Grocers and Milkmen met and defeated the Drapers combined team by the substantial margin of 21 points to three. The game at times was fast, the Grocers having the first spell practically their own way, though they were seriously handicapped iv not having Harrison "and H. Burton, who were injured in a previous match. Of the forwards Leatt and Copplns • were easily the best, their fine piay being I frequently applauded. Roscoe and Cates, on 1 the wing, played a very heady and consistent game, their fine turn of speed being especially noticeable. The backs played very well together, Hunt, Nicholson, and Olsen standing out most prominently H ; Feck, at full-back, had little to do though what came his way gave an idea how sale he is. The Grocers and Milkmen meet the Butchers' team next Wednesday when a rery close game is expected, the' Butchers having an unbeaten record so far. JUNIOR MATCHES. The Telegraph Messengers played their second match of the season against the Chemists' Assistants, and easily defeated them by 11 points to 3. For the Messengers tries were scored by Boggs. Hapcox, and Kennedy, while Haneox converted or* For the Chemists Warner scored. The Bakers defeated the Drapers by 16 to 3, tries for the winners being scared by i toa < 2 > .Johnston ."d Lealand. while Gribble scored for the Drapers

j WAIUKU UNION.

Central s two teams were both again victorious in the football matches on Saturday, the seniors defeating Waipipi by 5 points to nil, while iv the second grade tbe game ended: Central 3, Waipipi nil _ The _ I ?, tter S am e was played _rst. and C. B-rriball scored a few minutes after the | kick-off. and in the 70 minutes' play that followed ueither side could cross the line lhe score iv the senior match was also got in the urst few minutes, or, rather in the first minute's play. C. Brokliss. blocking the bah from the kick-off, charged right through the astonished Waipipi team with ball at toe, and scored between the posts, J. Bennett kicking an easy goal. the game was very fast *rom that on and fairly even, both teams going within an ace of scoring, but the defence on both sides was good, and time was called with the scores. Central. 5: Waipipi, nil For the winners Bennett and V Barrtbali , n the backs aud J. Bright an_ Brockliss in the forwards played sterling games. wJ?\ t „ na - ed las head an <» shoulderbetter than any forward on the field A. Flavell aud Scott-Wilson, backs', and Craig and Short, forwards, gave areat as sistauce to Waipipi. ' bye great as

NORTH V. SOUTH ISLAND MATCH.

FIVE AUCKLANDERS CHOSEN.

(By Telegraph—Press Association.)

WELLINGTON, Wednesday. For the North v. South Island match, to be played ou the Athletic Park on June "0 the following will represent the North island ".-Fullback Wallace (Wellingtonh Mitchinson (Wellington). Cameroa h&tanaki); flve-eighths, Mynott (Taranaki) and Hunter (Taranaki); halfback. Roberts (Wellington); wing forward, Gillett (Auckland)- _£„ w « <lB • tto £ rolr> Bead y (Wellington) and Murray (Wang-niil). lock C-iu_a_ham (Auckland), side Wilson CWenin__j_) _n_ panels (Auckland), back row Hay-aid (Auckland) and «e__n» ____u___o.

WELLINGTON TOUBiyG TEAM. I

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.). V

WELLINGTON, Wednesday. , The Wellington touring.football'team.will leave Wellington on. August 12; playing Auckland on Augjiat. 15,. Taranakl on August ! 20, and Wanganui' on August 22. <

SOCCER FOOTBALL.

PROPOSED TEAM FOR ENGLAND.

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

WELLINGTON, this day. A "soccer" enthusiast has offered' to finance a New Zealand team of 22 players to England to compete in., a series of matches with second. League clubs there, taking all risks, and all gate moneys; and paying ta the New- Zealand Football Association a percentage to be agreed upon, of all profits of the tour. The Association is to have the selection of the team, and conitrol- of the players. The offer will be considered by the Association, next week.