THE CHARITY MATCH.

Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 222, 18 September 1924, Page 9

THE CHARITY MATCH.

TO BE PLATED AT SHOWGROUND. At the weekly meeting last night of the A-B.U. executive, Mr. H. Frost presiding, it was decided that the Charity Cup match be played at the Showground. The matter •was keenly discussed, as a strong effort had been made to get the game on the Domain, but this had failed on account of the reserve having been closed by the City Council for the purpose of preparing the cricket pitches, and the cricket associations had objected to the game being played there for the reason that it -would delay for nearly a month the preparation of the wickets. The committee decided that there should be no free list for the match, and that the jrate charges should be 1/ for adults and 6d for children. Jlr. T. Buchnnau was appointed manager of the team to play Whangarei on Saturday, the matter of a team to play North Auckland at Whangarei on September 27 being left in the hands of the chairman and the selector to arrange. Keports were received from Messrs. G. Nicholson and J. Potter, managers respectively of the teams that toured South and went 19 Dargaville. The former stated that the Auckland team that went South was the finest pack of forwards that had represented Auckland lor many years. He also had some special mention for the entertainment provided for the visitors a.t New Plymouth. King's Old Boys and Grammar Old Boys Associations were granted the use of the Showground on September 27 for special matches, and Manukau Club was granted permission to play Takanini on Saturday. AUCKLAND V. WHANGAREL The following Auckland team has been selected to play Whangarei at Whangarei on Saturday:— Full-back: Todd (College Bifles). Three-quarters: Hamilton (University), Jaggs (North Shore), Don (Suburbs). • Five-eighths: - Charter (King's Old Boys), King (Manukau). Half-back: Earlly (Marist Old Boys). Hover: Srimble iManukau)." Forwards: Leith (Manukau, L. Culpan (Marists), J: ■ Keary- (G-rafton), Abel (Suburbs), Gunson (College Hides), Brooker (University). Dalton (King's Old Boys). Emergencies: Bulcraig (Manukau), MEeid (North Shore). The team will leave Auckland by the 10 Pin boat to-morrow. HATCHES FOR SATURDAY. Bugby matches to 'be played ill Auckland en Saturday axe:— Charity Cup Match.—Ponsonby v. Grammar Old Boys, Show Grounds, No. 1, 3 p.m., Mr. J. F. Potter. Curtain-raiser to Charity Match.—Mount Albert Grammar v. Auckland Grammar, Show Grounds, No. X, 1.45 p.m., Mr. H. Thomas. Second Grade.—Grafton v. Marist Old Boys, Show Grounds, No. 3, 3 p.m., Sir. F. E. Sutherland. Third Open Grade.—Grammar Old Boys v North Shore, Show Grounds, No. 2, 3 p.m. t Mr. J. Boggs. ' Third Intermediate Grade. — United V. Technical College.- St. Heller's, 3 p.m., Mr. G. H. Fowler; St. George's v. St. James', Show Grounds, No. 2, 2 p-m., Mr. L>. C Johnson. _- . Fourth Grade. — Grafton v. Ponsonby, Show Grounds, No. 3, 2 p.m., Mr. M. Kron■felu- " * "■ Extra Matches. — Mount. Eden Church match, Outer Domain, 3 p-m-, Mr. Shepherd. WELLINGTON BEATEH. A WIX FOB SOUTHLAND. - (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) INVERCARGILL, "Wednesday. About seven thousand spectators Witnessed the Wellington-Southland match, played at Rngby Park raider Weal conditions. There was practically no wind and no sun, and the ground was in perfect order. The Wellington pack were skilfully directed, and had the best of the tight work, while the backs got a good supply - of the ball, but were not strong enough in the open. Southland's loose rushes with passing were more effective. Wellington were penalised frequently in the scrums, but several attempts at goal failed. IS- The scoring was opened by Wellington 12 minutes after the start, a Ions" pass from Algar on." -Qic wing being taken in the centre. The ball was transferred to Beddell, who scored. Lang's kick went wide. Wellington 3 points, Southland 0. Wellington pressed hard, and the Southland defence was sorely tried. "A series of penalties relieved. Then the home forwards started loose rushes, and carried play to the Wellington end, where Bell was obstructed and lost a sure try. Wellington ■forced twice in Tapid succession. Johnston (rover) passed to Bell from the rucfc. and 'after beating the opposition, Bell passed to Murray, who scored wide from-the posts. Matheson's Idck failed. Wellington 3 points, Southland 3 points. At half-time Beddell went off and Lans went centre. Smith going to Lang's wing. Shortly after the start Hazlett got the bat! 311 st after a line-out, and passed to Bell, who "punched a hole"' before passine to Murray. He was blocked, but transferred to SleEwan, who, with a diagonal run from .the twenty-Eve, scored beneath the posts. Rice converted. Southland d, 'Wellington ■3. Wellington then, commenced potting, five or six attempts in the spell failing. Southland for a long time had a slight advantage. Hazlett went through, the whole opposition from the centre of the field, but his pass was dropped. Later Wellington got going; Lang passing to Algar, who kicked down the dead ball line. The Wellington forwards tried to open np the game, but though they looked dangerous once or twice they never pierced the defence. Just before the close, Algar had a penalty kick at goal but missed by a couple of yards. The game ended: Southland S Wellington 3 KING COUNTRY TEAM. BEATE3T BY BUSH UNION. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) PAHIATUA, Wednesday. The Bush Rugby Union team defeated King Country to-day by 18 points to 14. The match was played in a light drizzle, and the Bush win was a deserving one. Tries for the Bush were got by Tail (2), Ferguson, B. Humphrey, F. Barling, and Ware. For the visitors, tries were scored by Parrant and Symonds. C- Raleish converted one and kicked two penalties.' It was a hard-fought struggle and was won In the closing stages. RUGBY TEAK FROM ENGLAND. OFFER TO AITOICA NEXT TEAR. INVITATION FOR 1926. [By Telegraph.—Press Association.) WTJIiLINGTON, "Wednesday. The New Zealand Bugby Union met this evening. The Otago Union notified that it was sending" a representative team to play West Coast at Greymouth, on October 1, and Buller, at Westport, on October 4. The Moascar-Cup match between Mount Albert GVammar School and New Plymouth High School was set down lor September 27 at New Plymouth. The question of future tours came up for consideration. Mr. A. C. Kitto, chairman, said that they ought to suggest to-the delecates in England the wishes of the Dominion on the matter. He mentioned that they had agreed for annual exchange Visits with New South Wales. Mr McKenzie thought they should have an English team in 1026, and it was agreed to invite a team from Britain. It was decided to inform, the delegates that the union were prepared to consider a tour to Africa in 1925.