SOCCER CLASSIC.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 225, 23 September 1938, Page 15

SOCCER CLASSIC.

OLD-TIMERS AFIELD.

NEW ZEALAND V. AUCKLAND.

TO-MORROW AT BLANDFORD PARK. As a curtain-raiser to the Falcon Cup semi-final at Blandford Park to-morrow, between Thistle and Abels, a match unique is the annuals of Association football in this country will be staged. The contestants will be ex-New Zealand internationals ami former Auckland representatives. As the game will be played im idnvrt spells it will not commence until &r0 p.m. The elevens to take the field will fee chosen from: — AUCKLAND. Goal: Jack Batty (1921-31), or Frank McA neny (1919-20). Backs: Bill Wallwork (1919-20), Jack M-K'lligott (.1922-26), Ernie Simpson (1925-26). Halves: Frank Baker (1919-20). Reg. Baxter (1925-26), Ted Carter (ex-Wolver-hampton Wanderers, 1927-28), Dave McLaren (1912-14). Forwards: Stan Pitkin (1912), Bill Palmer (1922-23), Reg. Bovne (ex-Aeton Villa, 1910-14), Jas. Stewart (1913-14), Bert Woolley (1924-23), Rod Webster (1912). NEW ZEALAND. Goal: Reg. Craxton (v. Australia, 1922-23). Backs: Phil. Neeehain (v. China, 1924), Alan Reid (v. Canada, 1927). Halves: Dan Jones (v. Australia, 1922, v. China, 1924, v. Canada, 1927), Jae. Christie Iv. Australia, 1936). Jack Tinkler (v. Canada. 3927), Jock Corbett (v. Australia, 1922), Neil McArthur (v. Australia, 1922-23. v. China, 1924).

Forwards: A. Williams (v. Canada, 1927). Billy Knott (v. Australia. 1922), Harry Spencer <v. Canada, 1927), Ces. Dacre (v. Australia, 1922-23. v. China, 19241, Bob Innes (v. Australia, 1923 and 193(5. v. China. 1924. v. Canada. 1927). WJ. Lyon, iIP. (Dulwich, Hamlett and England).

The officials appointed are: —Referee. Mr. L. H. I>aw«on (an international controller): linesmen, Messrs. F. C. Jacob* and L. Check.

The contest was arranged following a challenge issued by Mr. N. McArthur, an old Wellington and New Zealand representative, and considerable interest has been aroused among Soccer enthusiasts at the prospect of seeing the veterans in action.

Thistle will meet Abels in the semiI final of tlie Falcon Cup knockout competiI tion at Bland ford Park, commencing at 3.U p.m., and this game should produce in tor es ting cup-tie football. Onehtinga will engage the Navy side at Onehunga in the other semi-final. As a contrast to the old-time players' game at Blandford Park, the early curtain-raiser will be the final of the eighth grade knockout competition between Y.M.C.A. Rovers and Comrades. Other elevens announced: — ONEHUNGA. First Division.—Morris. Harlick. Owens. Blorklev. Bentle.v. Wiseman. M. Lindsay, R. Waliner. R. Lindsay, Forrester. Cotton. Second Division (at Oneliungn. 1.30 p.m.).—Turks. 1). Wallace, Capri. L. Phillips, W. Phillips, Higginsmn, Douglas, MeGliie. Woods, H. Simpson, Chatham, Parkinson. THISTLE. First Division. —Warren. Orr, Williams, Watson, Morris. Constable, Brass, Woods. Angus. Wylie. TJean, Hart. Second Division >1.30 p.m. Fowlds Park).—Appleyard, Allsopp, Parsons. Sterlr. Caddy. Wallace, Price, Bell, Rmlgers, Caisley, McDlarmld. Pernice. Fifth Grade.—Slifnrtr. Sokoleeh,. Pearson. Roberts. Hadlow, Krissensan, Grant, Wilkinson, Davidson, Sawers, Irvine, Rollinson, Dickson. NORTH SHORE. S'-eond Division.—Ford. Christie. Moorcroft. A. Smith. Rutherford,, .V. Smith. Br.it He, McArthur, Jame* Haycock. Ekman. MOI NT ALBERT GRAMMAR OLD BOYS. Second Division.—Turiey. Dykes, Holdsworth, Martin. Woodhall, Mortimer. Horrocks. A. Turiey, Clark, Hutchinson, Waters. PONSONBT. Third Division. —Hindma/sh, McKlnstrie, Dobson, Hew son, McLlllan, Robertson, .Tones. Bell. Jerome, Chan, Luischke, Groves, Lancaster. ENGLAND BEATS IRELAND. LONDON, September 22. Results of principal mid-week Soccer matches:— Inter-League.—England 8, beat Ireland 2. Friendly Game.—Arsenal (1937 English champion XI.) 3, beat Switzerland 2.