FOOTBALL.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIX, Issue 111, 10 May 1918, Page 2

FOOTBALL.

RUGBY. OPENING OF THE SEASON.

The Rugby football season -will be opened to-morrow (-Saturday), when the first round of the championship matches under the nuKplces of the Auckland Rugby Union will be played. In the senior division, University meet Ponsonby, at the Show Grounds, while at Eden Park Grafton play Grammar Old Boys, and College Rifles meet Marist Brothers. Teams arc:— UNIVERSITY. Seniors (v. Ponsonbv, at Show Grounds, 3 p.m.).—Blrnie, Inglis, Brinsden, EUlffe, Drummond, White, Goldwater, Gasparich, Molloy. Lacy, Souter, Thomas, Newdlck, Towers, Sinis, Reid. ■Second. Grade.—Mellsop, Morton, Balrd, Mubtbetts. Kayley, Lusk, Calder, Mason, Miller, Inglis, Martin. Barnes, Morrison, Smith. Rowlings, Btggwither. Third Grade (v. Suburbs, ati No. 3, Eden Park).—Davis, Jacka, N'elld, Ellison, Martin, Elliot, Meltzer, Partridge, llall, Baume, Wallace, Faithful, Laurence, Belson, Stevenson, Phillips, Ah Kew, C'oppard. MARIST BROTHERS OLD BOYS. Seniors (v. College Rifles, at Eden Park)—• W. Lane. T. Courtney. McDonald, P. O'Connor, E. Buckler, M. O'Connor. J. Silver, F. Foley, L. Culpai* T. Finuigan, Belcher, N. Fitzgerald, M. Graham, P. Martin, K. Bannister, Comiskey, It. Burns.

iSecond Grade (v. University, at Snow Grounds. —B. Courtney, Rogers, Benjamin, Franklin, C. McCullougta, T. Frost, Foley, W. Ireland, J. Ireland, M. Flynn. S. Anderson. T. White, Martin, Johnston, Fcndergast, J. O'Connor, Jamieson, 11. Rodewald, Dewell, Herring. Third Grade (v. Green Moe, at Show Grounds).—W. Page, G. Grig, M. Anal, T. Yaudell. T. Waldlng, J. I~j.ce, C. Clltlin, C. Donovau, F. Towusend. A. Watson, N. Otwny, T. Llnum, G. McNish, V. Lonergan, . J. Campbell, J. Tubberty, J. Coppard.

rONSOXBY. Seniors.—Kelly, Jamex, Delgrosso, Mc- ! Chrystall, Mlnogue, Wrighton, Poison, O'Connor, Dogherty. Arnell, Brown, Lock, Altken, Balkloa, Prentice, Mofflt, Stewart. The third grade team •will be selected on i No. 7 grouud. I

GRAFTON. Seniors.—O. Wolfgram, Paul, Burns, M. Kronfeld, Nixon, Smith, R. Gear, Bray, Stanley, Ilumiiiond, Huiujh, Marshall, iiiuglns, Clarke, Longvllle. Second Grade.—R. Hewitson, Benjamin, Cleave. Barrup. Hrlerlcy, Blrnie, Bell, Christian, Dunn. G. Lougville, A. Paul, Nelson, Gubb, W. Gear, A. Wolfgram, Mcpberson, Webb. NEWTON. Third Grade (v. Parnell).—Blakely, Kills, Gregory, Smith, Casely, Maddiford, Haiues, MilUgau, Taylor. McGregor, Olive, Slmpkin, Grant, Hammond (2), Basket, Cottorall, Caddy, Campbell, Moore, Dare, llewiuson. NORMAL OLD BOYS.| Third Grade—Partridge, Hughes, Wright, McGuiness, Bromwlcli, Gamble, Irving, Keuny. Buckley. Stevenson fit), McMillan, Ibherson, Thomas, Phillips, Lawrence, Beeston. GREEN LANE. Third Grade (v. Marist Brothers). —Bush, Courtney. Young, Bedford, Clark. Smith, Blewden, slye, Mayne CJ), Whitburn, Williams, Hull, Wilson, Fisher, Foster, l'helon, lluy. GRAMMAR OLD BOYS. Seuiors. —Turley, Adams, Molloy, Goodwin, McLeod, Marsden, Ross, McUaneniln, Evans, Kronfeld, Reid, Cashmore, Conyngliam, Boardman, Smith, Clarke, Jacob!, deal. Third Grade.—Craig, Hudson, Driver, Myuott, Soinervell, Jacobi, Mace, St. George, Coney, Herron, Frankham, Haydon. Downes, Parr, Grant, Auben, Bird, Porter.

NORTHERN UNION. PRELIMINARY ROUND. The final of the preliminary round oC the Auckland League competitions will be played to-morrow, when Newton play Ponsonby, City meet Maritime, and Grafton play North Shore, all the matches being set down for decision at Victoria I'ark. Teams are: NORTH SHORE AL.BIONS. Seniors. —Hyland, Farquarson, Kirk, Matthews, Colson, Tyson, Stone, May, I'ulleu, Uuddon, Bailey, Jones, Brierley, Fitzgerald. Neighbour, Seagar, Parker, Lowe, fc'yle. Kil'tb Grade, at Dcvonport, 3 p.m.—G. R. Boryer S. Webb, D. King, V. Dalton, J. Clements, J. Howard, 11. Barnhill, A. Davies, A. Clarke, H. EmeraU, J. Burnett, Burgess, T. Kogera, Martin, Grubb, Cloal. Sixth Grade.—d\ McSweeney, Gussey, Jerrard, Boulter, Brahne, Tliton, Jackson, Mathieson, C. MoSweeuey, Baxter, Lowe, Krnrnti'fNj Janies, Chaplin. NEWTON RANGERS. Seniors.—Mansill, Keenan, Gregory, lies, Keenun, Lovett, Williams, Castles, Somers, James, Miller, Newdick, Dogerty, Thomas. Wink, Short, Moyle, Dickens (2)', Ansellj yuintall. Mills, lliudman, O'Doiinell, Mitchell, Lelkts. CITY ROVERS. Seniors. —Reid, Clarke, Pakl (2), Asher, Stewart, Hogan, Mitchell, liukutal, Frauds, Haddon, Stauuaway, Wynn, McKubrey, Davidson, Sheehaii, lioran. MixUi Grade. —Drew, Keenan, Purdy, McKean, Lewis, Farrell, Nichol, Gray, Hewitt, Whaley, Allau, Siddle, Clauson, Colenian, Kerr, tladlcy. GRAFTON. Seniors.—'Harris, Nicholson, Olsen, Herring, Simpson, Ghent, Enierall, Lfwerson, Simpson, Xremaiu, McGregor, Dacre, Campney, Usborne. MARITIME. Brett (2), Kent, Nicholson, Hogg, Dufty, Hemming, Hasted, Lunn, Stallworthy, Barcliard, Lyuue, L'tokh, Welsou, Marks, Underwood, Suttou, Hunt, Johns. RICHMOND ROVERS. Fourth Grade (v. P. and Telegraph), at Richmond, at 3 p.m.—Burke, AN ood, Thompson, Barber, Miller, Noyer, Hyland, Redwood, C'airus W), Huguall, Swift (captain), l'orteous, Humphries, l'eteis, Lovett.

Fifth tirade (v. l>. aud Telegraph), at Richmond, tit 1.41S p.m.—T. Finer, B. McGregor, 11. Lewis, D. McNeil, 3. Audiau, J. Henderson, J. Mclntyre, N. Davis, P. Redwood, F. Thompson, L. Qrigg, \V. Hotliam, S. McKlnnon, S. KuiKh't j" McDonald. Sixth Grade (v. City), at Victoria Park 12.45 p.m.— J. l'erry, D. MeLeod, R. McKeown, E. Caddy, H. Swift, J. MdFarlane (captain), B. Davis, jun., F. Basse G Sutton. iH. Mills, M. Michael, C. Smvthe' K. Jenkinsoi), L. Saunders, Wailley. PARNELL. Fourth Grade (v. I'onsonby). at Domain at 3 o'clock.—Hales, McLure, Lowudes' 'i'emberton, Freeth, Keenan, Hodgson' Gallagher, Bines, Fryer, Chitty, Richardson, ljiwrence, Baggstrom, Woods Gedve Shorter, Harding. ' * ' auth Grade (v. N Jr th Shore), at DevonP ort - 7 o clock.—Hodgson, Johnston, Simpson, McKay, heeuan, I'eters, O'Brien Tay lor, Kelly, Iverson, Davis. Packman Brown. Green, Bethal, Grogan, Meehan Molloy

ASSOCIATION. THE CHAMPIONSHIPS. The championships, under Association rules, will be continued to-morrow, when, iv the Senior Division Wild Rose meet North Shore, at NorUi Shore, and Y.iM.C.A. play Brotherhood on the Domain. Teams are:— BROTHERHOOD. Seniors.—A. Neil, J. Gussy, AT. Waljvorth, T. Haines, J. T. Dance, B. Hodson, K. \\ebuter. E. Harrison, Green H Bennett, Smallwood, Suunders Third Division.—G. A. Mills, R. Bissett, I. Mortimer, G. Tollerton. W. skinner J. Stenberg, B. Williams, W. Jacobsen ' A Clarke, D. Bissett, W. H. Bennett A Wnyte, NORTH SHORE. Seniors. —Williams, Rossiter, IJronghton, HaU, Cook. Jackson, Muirhead, Goldwater, Dacre, Alison, Imics. iimerijenciea Sjinullwoud, Hujcocfc,

Fiftli Division. —Porter, Archer, Joy, ! Baxter, Williams, Braiuer, Moore, Gold- I water. Hollows, Cooper, Johnson. Emer-; gencies: Peacock, Hay, Hatter, BarnUiU. Sixth Division B.—L. Brown, Andrew, Harvey, Kapler, Mouatt, Leatherbarrow, Furgussi, Bailey, Sturmfels, Hart, Seymour. Emergencies: Peacock, H. Brown, Archer, Carlquist. V.M.C.A. Seniors v. V.M.C.A. (Domain, No. 2, at 3 p.m.).—Kaivnaley, Goldtstine, Sklpwith, Millar, Wylie, Stone, King, Hilcoat, Coutts, Cross, Cadnese. WILD ROSE. Seniors.—Callender. Forbns, Byers. Poocb, 'Mursden. MaeXell, Walbran, .1. Stewart, Heyes, Graham, O'Connor, Hill. Fifth Division v. Mt. Albert (Xo. 1 Domain, at 2 Dickers, W. S. Carlyle, A. C. Sadgrove, K. Hewitt, E. Chappel], It. Lincoln, C. Grey. 8. Rosier W. Powell, B. Heron, A. Soinerville. Emergencies: R. Carter, D. Whitehead. TECHNICAL COLLEGE OLD BOYS. 'Douglas, Wood, Rayner, Sprnggon, Hatley, Griffiths, Oisen, Rogers, Robinson, Boone, Dryland, Muston, Salter, Taylor. MT. ALBERT. E. Quoi, L. ISevln, BL Widdnp. AT. Pye, R. Cooke, G. Freeland, C. Jones, B. Slye, B. .Baker, R. Powell, S. Alcock. Emergencies: C. Pelham, H. Maskill. DEVOXFORT PRESBYTERIAN". Third Division v. Tabernacle (Devonport, No. 3, at 3 p.m..)—Wolstenholme, Jones, Mouat (2), .Scott. Leggat, Craig, Le Grlee, Fairgrays (2), YVhitley. Fourth Division v. N'orthcote (Devonport, No. 2, at 3 p.m.).—Hutter, Fairgray, Craig, .Inrvis. Ballantyne. L. Casbolt, McKenzie, Bemnan, V. Casbolt,, Bartrom, Harper. Fifth Division a bye. Sixth Division v. Technical (Devonport, No. 3, at 1 p.m.).—Williams. Seagar, Simpson, Woolley. Fairgray, Geemaert, Haycock, Kenshaw, Craig, Llpscombe, Lucas, Penman. TABERNACLE. Fifth Division.—Hewitson, Colledge, Gebbie, White. Edmonds, Crocker, Eady, Masrain, Yon Stunner, Gaze, Healey. Reserve: Allen. Sixth Division.—Bryson. =Nieoll (2), Garlick, Boßgia, Jacobs, Croker. Yeoman, D. Bryson, H. Williams, Bree, Jones. PONSONBY BAPTIST. Fifth Division.—Ede, Takle, Pockett, Lendj-um <Z), It. Kemp, Burrage, Whitten, X. Kemp, Jensen, Clarke. Sixth Division.—Burrage, Payne (2), 0. Kemp. Richardson. Tibbut, Swlnton, Bruce, A. Payne, Lendrum. vSWIFTS. Fourth Division.—O'Xeil, Coltman, Lewis, Cox, Comes, Ellingham, Crocombe, Little, Bennett, Keeiie, Mawdsley, Blott Fifth Division.—Carter, Molr. Avery, McKenzle, Ormiston, Wren, McLaren, Goldstinc, Buchan. Scarborough, Dorririgtou, ilcKihbon, Atkin. Sixth A Division.—Xicklin, Tonge, Christmas, Bell, Siebert (2), Lucas, Almond, Mills, Mitchell. Howie, Davis. SPURS. Fourth Division.— Llnder. Martin, Shenkin, Elder, Coutts, Thompson, Beeston, Laniliert. Nash. Blizht. Williams. Fifth Division.—Yongh, Garlick, McLaren Diainoiitl, Orain.s, Fritn, Lee, ' -"uj, xveene, Beaver, McGougan, King, Fro- .. Bell. CELTS. Fourth Division.—Burr, Brierley, Connon, Wilson, Sawtell, Joynt, Simpson, McKinley, Grove, Goudie. Fifth Division.—Lewis, Shaw, Wakeham, Blankley, Egerton, Scott, Lawson, Hewitt, Johnston, Russell, Oatridge, McKenzie. Sixth Division.—Baron (2), Bovaird, Stotter, Sullivan, Morath, ilolr, Cunnold, Campbell, Wright, Freeman. W.Y.M.I. Fourth Division.—Peebles (2), Howard, Woods, aiundy, Furdie, Clarke. Paton, Burgoyne, Eady, O'Malley, Pearce. Sixth Division,—Copas, Stockley, Cater, Sheffield, Bailey, Otto, Burgoyne, McCluckey, Hansen, J. Bailey, Callaghan. RIVALS. Fourth Division.—Ross. Turnbull, Grattan, Keeeing (2), Burgess, Haynes, Sparling, Bodley, Dorrington, Bauson, Downey, I'reston, Barker. Fifth Division. —Tattley, Driver, Perkins, Bach, Forbes, Katterfeldt, Priestley, Me•Gowan, Coltman, Crawford, Fisher. Sixth Division.—Hegman, Bell, Mitchinson. McCulloch, Kmanuel. Thompson. Davies, Truman, Patterson, Williams, Fairgray. DOMINION ROAD. Fourth Division.-Jklills, XSiappell, Whitehead, Sutcliffe, Higgott, Beck, Howell, Ashley, Wheeler, Powell, J. Nyberg, Austin, Holloway, Bell, Strongman, Turner. V.M.C.A. BOYS' FOOTBAIAj LEAGUE. The following are the arrangements for Saturday's matches, to be played at the Domain: — DIVISION. Dominion Road v. V.M.C.A. Rivals.—Xo. 1, Mr F. C. Marsh. V M.C.A. Swifts v. V.M.C.A. (Spurs.—No. 2, Mr. J. R. Turnbull. W.Y.M.I. v. V.M..C.A. Celts.—No. 3, Mr W. Browne. HFTH DIVISION. Tabernacle v. Y3I.C.A. Celts. —No. 1, at 2.15 p.m., Mr. V. C. Marsh. Ponsonby Baptist v. Swifts.—Xo. 3, at 2J.5 p.m., Mr. Turnbull. Rivals t. V.M.C.A. Spurs.—No. 2, at 2.10 p.m., Mr. J. AllenSIXTH A DIVISION. Y-M.C.A. Rivals v. W.Y.M.I.—Xo. 3, at 1 p.m., Mr. W. Browne. Tabernacle v. V.M.C.A. Celts.—Xo. I, at ,Ipm Mr. :McNlven. Ponsonby Baptist v. V.M.C.A. Swifts. — Xo. 2, at 1 P-ni., Mr. J. Allen. SIXTH B DIVISION. Celts v. Spurs.—Xo. 1, Mr. Blight. Swifts v. Rivals.—Xo. 2, Mr. Allen.