FOOTBALL.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVIII, Issue 118, 18 May 1917, Page 2

FOOTBALL.

RUGBY. THE NEW SEASON. Tig Auckland Engby Cplon <wiU open the season to-morrow, the senior matches being set dawn for decision at Eden Park. Tirougo. a misunderstanding. Bailway and Alliance were entered as two separate teams, bat only one team, iwhicn "will play under the name of Railway, was intended, so that the club drawn to meet Alliance tlironjiiout the season will have the bye. Id the second grade competition I'oasonby and University A. -which, were down to play on No. 1 Show Ground, will now play on No. 3 ground, EUeu i'ark, α-t 3 p.m. Grammar A a<nd B will play oil NO- 1 ground. Show Ground, instead of No. 5. Teams are:— UNIVERSITY Seniors <v. Ponsonby), fit K<lcn Park, at .". p.m.—Reid. Ifollcy, Sliovc. Gibbons. lTjomas Ford. Gasparioh. Boucher, well. Goldwuter, O'Connor. Kobiueon, Walker, luknter. l'eace, I^ewis. Second Grade A (v. l'onsoaby). No. 1. Show Ground.—.Matthews, Johneou, BiggWlther, llnrris, Btrnle. Lacy, Ulali, Dovp, Msber. Kogere. Elliott. GrenHf. Itrglis, Airey. Bentley, Klyim, Adams. Kliffe. Sei-ond Grade It (v. G.-afton). No. 7 -SUww GroutuL-Peleher. Msjspn, Tiioinson, MelUer, Bainne. Benjamin. Eobb, Boylan. Ilarland. Martin. Bartley, Garrett. de Loen, tSmiih. Haddorw, Melsop. ilt-Callnm. GIRAiIMAR OLD BOYS. rieniorß (v. ttallwayi, at Eden Park.— Mnlloy. Somervell. WMUon. Fiirrell. Laion. IJrujnmond, Broughton, MaJlaneniln. Hoes. Mi'lnqes, Nicholson, Ivil. Bagnall, Giiersson. ■Secoud Grade A (v. Second Grade Bi. at Show Ground. —Speary. Foote. Newcombe. ■Adams. Upai, Marsden. Andrews, Cas'hinore. Conningbam, Boardman. Grant, A. McKay, Brown. S. Cushmore. Evans, Don- ! uelJy. Second Grade B. -Vorke. Kelly. R. H. M'.'Kay. 'Robinson, MoLeod. Perkins. Watson, Mealc. Sunnan. Dl<-k. Hammond, <-reash'. Heron, Turley, W. R. ttalg. Third Grade (v. Uarist). at iS'boTv Ground. —Alyn<>tt. .RuHiell, Good-wiu, Claras, Harrison, Nixon. Nleper, SmitL. Jacob!, Craig. Knipht. Tlionias. Taylor. Coularn. McCullough, St. George. Driver.

NORMAL OLD BOTS. Third Grade—Amodeo, Patprson, Youug. Lyon. R. iStevenßon. Moore. Martlii, Steward. Pptereou. KronfeW, >llan4. Brnmwtch, HugthPS, Barclay, Pardlngton. Cornaga, Rockley. Partridge. Oleserves: Ah Km-, Haml'ton, Ball. Tourth (Jrade.---Stevenson. (Lawrence. P. Kenny. Beestin. C, Ball. Kenny, Wright. McMillan. <k>rdon, Somerville, Segar. ,1. Moore. Cowl'ey. RAILWAY. Senior?. T.iscy. Courtney, Orace, Slade. Herron. Hiroie, Daly. lilng, Burns, Barclay, itOSSCII, Stewart, Mnrpiy. Lalng MAUIBT iBROS.' OI>D BOYS. Thirtl (iracle.— J. Woodail, Ireland. Ireland, ftjland, I/pnergan, W*tspn, Sbanaglian. Cowbrlck, Martin. MoNsroata. E«deFinnane. Tnbberty. Mclsiah, Carroll. Eniergencies: Clark. Woodley. PARNBLL. Tlhlrd Grade.—l.onergan. MnAford, Cremcn. Chitty. Donaldson, Bannister. Bines, nicaardjwn, Dent, Miller, Ajnew. Soatbtyell, Smith, Segar, Herbert. O-'Dounell, Buckley. F«urti Grade.—Boqphatn. Moore. Keeiian, A. Hodgson,'l'cnalllgen! Clarkp, Hanl'.ey, Whittome, A. E. Hodzson, Hill, Casley, I»wndes. Hararavw. Shell. Pemuerton, Green. Thomson, (iallngl\er. SENIOR CADETS. SSrd Campany iv. 3lst Ccrnipauyl. Shmy Ground, No. 2, at 2 p.m.—W. Btoupc. Ibhertsori (3). R. Ratnes. Parr, .Mei>pnald. Irv-ine, Hanspll. Hobinson, TTaTell, Smart, Taylor, Watts, Nes>bitt, Etvans, Parker. Clarke, Courtenay. 30ti Oompany.—Blakcly. nnnninjrham. Kirk, Can , , Grant. Greeory. Smith. Hammond (21. Walker. <"addy, Gubb, McCeeh«n, Grifllths, Hunt. Kooke, 'MahlKit. Chester.

BOY SCOUTS' ASSOCIATION

The following fixtures have been arranges! lor 'to-morrow under the Boy Scouts' Rugby Football Association: — Buck&nd't; paddock, at 3 p.m. Akurnua v. Ponsoopy B.—No. 2 ground, Bnckland's paddock, at 3 p.m. Eden B v. Cromwell.—No. 3 ground, Buckland's paddock, at 3 p.m. HAMILTON RUGBY UNIONAt a meeting of Uie Hamilton Rugby Union it was reported that the Ddmalii Uiwnls had granted footballers pounds on Steele ami Srduon Parks. Five teams were eutered for the senior grade, namely. Old Boys, City, St. Mary's, Fxankton, and High School. There are four competitors !n the juniors, viz.. Old Boys. City. St. Mary's. and. JJtgb School. The definition of a junior was fixed «« "a player who Iras not played decided to leave the matter of Insurance to the players. The competitions will consist of two ronnds far the seniors and three fi>r the juniors.. The draw Is as follows:— Senior Grade:—May 19 —'Frankton v. City. Old Boys v. 8t Mary's, High School a bye. May 26- Franktou v. Old Boy?, High School v. City, St. Mary's a bye. June 2—iFrankton v. High School. Bt. Mary's t. City, Old Boys a bye. June 9—Frank-ton v. St. Mary's, ijlsh School v. Old Boys. City a bye. Jane 16—City v. Old Boys, St. Mary's v. High .School. Franktoji a bye. Junior Grade.—May 10—St. Mary's v. Old. Boys. May 26—City Old Boys, Hhgli School v. St. 'Mar-.r'6. jfotune 2—City v. St. Mary's, Old Boys v. Hjgh School. It was decided unanluipusly to hand over all profits made during the season to patriotic purposes, including tJie Soldiers' Club. Mr. Chas. "Trigs forwarded a donation of £i> towards tie Union's fund, and was accorded a cordial vote of thanks.

NORTHERN UNION. THE OPENING MATCHES. The Auckland Rugby League will open their season to-morrow, Saturday, Newton meeting Ponsonby at Victoria Park, Grafton playins North Shore .it the Shore, and City meeting Otahuhu at Otahuhu. The junior fixture's will also be played. Teams are:— NORTH SHORE. Seniors (v. Grafton), Devonpprt, it p.m.— Matthews (ffl, Nicholson, Cameron, Boon, Stewart, Walters, Griffln, Bailey, Nelson, Chapman, Scager, Curtiss, Hidings, Henitniiig. Fifth Grade (v. Otahuhn), Otahuhn, a p.m.—Wheeler, Macdonald, Daviee, liyland, Boltoa, Boon, C. Webb. Dalton, Clescg. Boryep (2), Valentine. King, lately. Tanner. Bodgers, Eanme, Clark, Seager Hand Sixth Grade (v. City). North Shore. L 45. Archer, King (2), CleaL Rykers. Lncas, Harper, Webb, Howard, Poole, Grubb, Warman, Davles, Tilton, Mathieson, Barnhill, Bailey, Clements. OTAHUHU. Seniors (v. City).—Kyan, Jennings, J. Wilson, Cloke, J. Martin. G. Murtin, Kirk. Reed, McCrory, A. Eustace, Hsi-areaves, ■ Kuatare, Stannaway, M. Rrowne, Itiggins, H. Ryan, Farrelley, Trimble. 1 Fifth Grade (r. Nortb Shore).—Levy, Jonea, G. Brown, Hustace, Logan, Kilconr, I Hlgglns, L. McGrory, R. Brown, Allen, : Clarke, Willsteed, Taylor, Kemp, Lee. W. j Taylor. NEWTON BANGERS. Seniors. —Simpson, Castles, James, Williams, Bennett, Sommers, lies, Potier. Tobin, Lovett, Farcant, Lang, Keonau, ! Burton. ! Second Grade, Domain, ."? p.m.—Miller, Marks, Francis. McCall. Cnlpan Pattersion. Lovett, Keenun, Naiey. Dnvia, Baiter, Walters, McVeagb, Walker, Gregrry, McDowdl. i Fourth Grade, Domain. 2 p.m.—Turner, Lelfcis. Dnvls, Linden. Milla. Tv'ilklna, Hindman, Moyle, Stocken, Dickens, Tuohey, Short. Mayer, Moyle. RICHMOND ROVERS. I Sixth Grade (v. Telegraph), Richmond at 1.45 p.m.—A. Porteous, G. MeKeown, F. Thompson, J. Mclntyre, Savers, L. Grieg, B. Davis. N T . Davis. S. McKlnnon. A. Mills. D. McNeil, M. Green, Lewis, Saunders.

PONSQNBY UNITED. Senlprs (v. Newton), at Victoria Park. 3 p.m.— J. Montgomery, L- Martin, b. Jones, A. liae, A. Cross, A. M cCl y mo , nt ' w^tP « Walsh, S. Lawry, D. McCarthy, J. Winters, W. Henderson, A. Pooley, Moore, T. Uree"second Grade iy. Thames), at Victoria Park. 3 p.m.—Roberts, McGregor, Jjerroan, Learv Tickner, Nicholson. Cadnian. Southernwood. Boswell, Smith (2), Kotander, Cross, Neary, Ellis, Smith Third Grade (v. North Shore.-Kelly. Robinson Jackson, Hunt Page, iit Namara. Forrest, Flanagan, Beecba.n O'Connell. Marshal, WUey, VTUUams. ClaL san. Bond, Sullivan, S. Chorley. . Fourth Grade (v. Newton), Domain p.m.— J. Brown. G. Anderson. M Courtney, .1. Manley. P. Johnson, J. Pembertoß i>. Calbane. T. O'Sullivan, D. Malavey L. Callinan, L. Credln. C. Opy. G. MeNatnara, P. Held, G. Gillespie.F. Smith. B. Rule. L. Lynch.

TELBGBAPH MESSENGERS. Fifth Grade (T. City A) Victoria Park. 12.45 p.m.—Matbieson. Here Richards. Dodds, Knowles, Paris. Donaldson, Campbell, Munro. Bennett. Shaw, Baker (captainl. Powiey. _, . _ , Sixth Grade (V. Richmond). Richmond. '1 a in.—Clayton, Pase icaptainl, Mac Key, Cooke Keefe, Curson, Curtis, Otway, Lee. O'Brien. Cburton, Smith, Pound. GRAFTON ATHLETIC. Seniors (v. North Shore}.—Emetall, Wilson. Marks, McGregor (2), R. Ifwerseu. Payne. Hemming, Poland. Osonrne, Olseu mi Waka, Johns. Williams, Pye. Mur.-b----banks, WylV, /.eke. Fourth Grade ly. City)-—Broadhurst, Tupp, Aitten, Seager, Wilson |2>,Wood «), Clarke, Whitelord, Caiiler, Morten. O-llanlon, Cleave. Emerali, Ingham, rrlgg. CITY. Senior Grade (v. Otahnhuh- Lewis. Asber (21. Davidson, Sutton. Clarke, Hastedt, Pakl, Luna, Frauds, Seeehan (-), Mltcuell, ilcKubrey, Rukutat, Avery. Second Grade (V. Newtou).—Hogau. Ruby, Dousrlas McDonald, Murphy, Mills, O'Brien. Pal Coates, W. Ball. Stone, Reid, Worden. Taylor, Hkkey, Thompson, Williams, Te Whetu. Third Grade lv. Northeotei.—Mansill. Rae, Gothard, Wyun, Doran. Jackson, Ball, Hart, liryan, M-cKenzie, Knsor, Hendry. Matthews, McCroskey, Siebert. Uiely, ( Fourth Grade.- Verrall, Lee, Wetherall. Richardson. Home, Davidson, Bailey. Kadford, Aruiiger, Peterson, Holden, Nicol, Cole, Masson, R. Simons. Fifth Grade A.—Crew, Y» alsh. Draffln. Woolley, McCauley. Clinton, Dormer. Heat v. Phillips, Goomaiue, Cole, Tattersall. McAneny. Klrby. Humphries. Fifth Grade B.—Gamble, Morrimn, Murray, Masson, Miller (2), Reid, BouYaird. Couley, Purdy. Townsend, Cole. W. Simons, Fielder. Sixth Grade.—Davidson, Allen, Lewis. Clare Kle'ne, Harris, Turner. Hadley. Whaley, Olsen, Baker, Lamer. Neal, Page. Gllisutorc.

THAMES OLD BOYS. fiec-oml Grade <v. Ponsonby).—NewUlrk (2), Herring, aogan. Johnson. Rei4, Walters, Hogers. Roe.-?. Dalzlll, Church. Kplly. -Frelan. W. Ross. Burton. Kdwards. Foartb Grade (T. SunnyaWe).—ilcCartby. Buckly. .McGregor, Craig, Neal, Baukett, Mangau. Wren, Horsfail. Smith, ilutchinsou. Dickecs. CCicolson, llactey, Patteison. ASSOCIATION. OPENING OF THE SEASON. The Auckland As-sociation wiil open tlieir season fo-rporrow, when in the senior division Wild Rose meet Richmond on the Domain, and Evertoji play Brotherhood at Victoria Turk. Teams are:— BEOTHERHOOD. T. E. White. W. Wallwort, F. Mason, M. Hvyes, F. I'caraoii, V. E. Jackson, 11. I-ee. J. Thomas, W. Harrison. E. Harrison, U. Whilaker, A. C. Rowlands, J. G. Kane, P. Broudy. NORTH SHOKE. Seniors. — Fon(. Rossitcr. Ruherts, Smith, Cook, .lackson, Innes, Barr, l'errett, bacre, Clark. Reserve: Loekwood, Batsisth Grade (A'sl.—Wells, Gexrard, SmitU. Slooru. Hay ward, Colebourne. • Porter. Unsor, (Joldwater, Bolter, HipkiDs. U's. —I'rowfl, Peacock, Hubber, Seymour, llaryey. Archer. Sturinfels, Williams. Uu'y, Wylie. Tanner. EVKRTON. Seniors (v. Brotherhood). Victoria Park, ot :: p.m.—B. Craxton. Langhani, Whitei J. Clauachan, A. Hodson (captain), Whice, V. iiarsli, J. Hilluoat, IS. McGoram, Godda rd. R. Webster, Fentoa. Third Division (v. Tabernacle), Victoria Park, at 3 p.m.—Callander, W. Nairn. F. Clayton, F. Morris, M. Smith, L. Dewlck. Stajiton. W. Meek. E. Kent, L. Jones! X Mitchell. D. Baxter. Fourth Division (v. Xorthcote). at North Shore.—Mahon, Evcstaffe, A. Morris, Champion, H. Bennett, Lyons, Wright, O'Donnell, .Tacobi, Mills, Penny.

DEVONFORT PUESBYTERIAX. Third Division (v. North Shore).—.!. D. Maxwell, W. Best, G. Smith, W. A. Craig T. OUver. B. Bailey, Itykers, D. Fairgray, C. F. Burnett, L. Wilson, F. Dyson, A Mount. Fourth Division (v. Richmond) —A Scott. G. Moua't, V. Jones, H. Ross, M Scott, 3. Leggatt, S. C. Eenshaw, V. Casbolt. D. Fairgray. A. Whitley. P. Le Grice. Fifth Division [v. Technical).—C. Francis. .liirvis, E. Craig. Forrest, G. Fairgray, Ballantyne, A. Bailey, iiosetnan. Penman, K. Prime. E. Sanderson. SUtn Dirision (ir. Belmont).—A. >I. Luias, W. Gee, F. R. Lowe, ,T. Ansenne, Wesley. Cunningham, E. James. 3. leu- Jnian. F. Rcnshaw. Fanlkner. K. Haycock. Y.U.C.A. Tliini Division (v. Wild Rose), at Domain.—Kayos, Goldstine, Harley, Hayman, Sklpworth. Brown. Millar Millar. Webber, Herring, Eisly. Reserve, Tailby. TABEKNACLE. Third Division (v. Everton), Victoria Park. 3 p.m.— J. Crocker, W. Waterman N. Garlick, H. Grigg, A. Anflrews, A Garlick. G. Craig. M. M. Adams, C Hav50D. H. Moore, C. Swales, J. Litherlanii. S. Hayward. RICHMOND. Fourth Division (v. Presbyterian). Swinburne, Ormiston, Stevens. Bartrom Kerr. Graham, Clarke. Williams, Redwood, Gillespie. Watson, McCammish. Hammond, Clarke. TABERNACLE. Fifth Division (v. Wild riosr). Domain at 2 p.m.—C. Gebbie, ,T. Ellingham ,T Henderson. T. White. R. Hawkeswood, f" Redwood, H. Yon Stnrmer, N. Cox, W Flotham. E. Gimblett. T. Crocombe (captain). Reserves, H. Jeffery, C. Crocker. V.M.C.A. BOYS' DIVISION.

The following are the arrangements o£ matches for to-morrow in the V.M CA. Boys' League:— Junior Grade (Wiseman Challenge Shield).—Rivals v. Spurs, No. 2 1 nuT • referee. Mr J. Allen. Celts v. Swifts' No. 1. 1 p.m.; referee, Mr J. It. Turnbuil" Intermediate Grade (Smeeton Challenge Cup).—Hainhlers v. Bpurs, No. 1 l> pm • referee. Mr W. Browne. Swifts v Celts' No. 2, 3 p.m.; referee, ilr A. Ross. Rivals', a bye (practise). Senior Grade (Fountain Challenge Cud) Spurs f. Kivals, No. I, 3.1 D p.m.; Mr H Maliin. Celts v. SwifU, No. 2, 315 njn : Mr J. Allen. ' SPUHS. Senior.—Lee (captain), Shenkin. Wheatcroft, Nash, Preston, Rasmussen (i Smith, Nazer, Bertie, Kilgoqr, Hogan Intermediate.—l'earce (captain). Peebles Allen, Ford. Gray, Hatley, Kenderdine Paul, Herrdegen, O'Maller. Grattan ' Junior. —Coltman (captain), Keene ('') Frith. Davis, Goodall, Elsby, Hegman', Lnndon, Thompson, Leonard, Peters Jenkins, Mellor. SWIFTS. Spuior—McCarthy (captain), Burr C) Champtalonp. Belchamber, Lucas, Ballanee, Godfrey, Seagren. Ross. Roberts Goodall. Intermediate.—Peebles (captain) Moir Hullten. Scarborough, Sutton 'Piirdie' Buchan. Goldstine. Wren (2). McKenzie Junior.—M. Siebert (captain) Bell S'pbert. ntßßerald, Mills, Howit Shaw. Lot l. White. Atkln, Katterfelt' Fisher. ' CELTS. Senior.—-_Ross (captain), Coltman. Wilson (i). Keene, Herdson, Felton Baupr Jones. Gillesple, Wallace. Intermediate.—Lewis (captain), Burtenshaw, Lusty, Blott, McLeod, Ferrall Wiles, Howard, Avery, Hope O'NeilL Junior,—Lewis (captain), Cleave, Thornburn. Wakeham. Beard, SommervUkBlankley. Bennett, RusseU, Carter, Sullivan, Amor, Milne.

Baylcy. Thomas, Leonard. Dtrnton Intermediate.— Woods (captain) ' K«**= ins. Turnbull. Dorrlngton, Barker fo^' Ballard. Coltman. Preston, Kemp^Rap^ Junior.—liccles (captain) nTml RAMBLERS. Intermediate.—Higgott (captain) vv»t son. Lee. Singleton. V/hite, 'Bodw Sironsmao,fl Browne?