FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18107, 24 June 1924, Page 10

FOOTBALL.

RUGBY.

ELLESMERE SUB-UNION. At Springstori on Saturday afternoon, Crated seniors defeated "Waihora. by 1" poin's to nil. Mr L. Harris was referee. United juniors defeated Greenpark "by W points to nil. Mr C. Howell was referee.

PENINSULA SUB-UNION. The results of Saturday's matches wore: SENIORS. Little River boat Lo lion's Bay, 33 points to 3. Littlo Ak&loi beat Akaroa, 28 pointß to nil. United Bays beat Ciain's Bay, 12 points JUXIORS. Little River and United Bays drew, 3 points each. Akaroa had a bye. NORTH CANTERBURY SUBUNION. Or. Saturday afternoon a trial game between two junior teams was played on tho Sefton Domain. After a straggling exhibition, in which very little skill, but a good deal o! energy, wis ehown, the B team proved victorious by 11 points to C. At the conclusion of the game, the selectors eneso tho following team to play against the Hurunui Sub-Union juniors at "VYoiau next Saturdav:—Full-back, h. Hugbea; three-ouarters, J. Scott, M. Forbes, E. Dcak; five-eighths, —. Gaitery, liassell; half, A. McDonald; forwards, Cameron, King,. B. Huria, J. Mitchell, Horrell, B. Fleming, Scrimgeour, Keeper. Emergencies—Backs, J. Patterson, F. ' Borland; forwards, J. Wv'.lie, Baynon. ' At the conclusion of the senior trial game on Saturday at Amberley, Mcsßrs G. T. McNally and A. Burke selected the following to play against tho Hurunui senior team at Yaiau next Saturday :—Full-back, C. Wataon; three-quarters, J. Mann, F. Burgess, K. Matson, five-eighths, R. Hart, A. Johnston, half, Jituauria; forwards, B. Henderson, A. Blain, H. Inch, J; Trcgertheu, Dr. Campbell. N. Kelchor, H. Gorric, A. Burk». Kmergencios—Forwards, Harman, Ryan, Archbold;-backs, Neave, Tainui, C. Mann. Any player unable to .play must notify tho secretary by to-morrow evening.

ASHBURTON SUB-UNION. A meeting of the Ashburton County Rugby Sub-Union was held last evening. Present —Messrs W. F. Witters (chairman), J. C. C. McLachlan, H. Davis, A. Thomson, I. Fallwcll, J. Smith, H. Sarnoy, M. Segers, W. Tucker, H. J. Chapman, E. Partridge, If. Timtnings, 11. H. Bigger and L. It. Clarko. . . , , i i .„..„ The referee in the junior match between Rakaia and May-field reported ? rdana £, ,* plevor named Cairns, of tho H&kava Club, off "tho tiold for harassing tho referee, "ft had also reason to caution a player named W Tatterson. Tho refcroo also made a personal explanation on the incident. It was resolved to t>loco Tattorson's name on the caution list. The mooting went into committee to' consider the cade of Cairns, and on resuming in open meeting reported th*t the player had been suspended for one playing week and his name placed on tho caution list. ,-„„,., i A Hinds junior player, who was cautioned in tho Hinds v. Springbum match Had his name placed on tho caution list. A letter was received from the Hurunui Sub-Union stating that it would be unable to play for the Soutibridgc Shield on the date sot aside. It waa resolved to submit iuiruet 16th as the date for the match. The Rakaia Club intimated that it was not being fairly treated in tho matter or postponements, not enough, notice being chairman said that the Kakais, Club was under ft misapprehension in thinking that matches would not bo postponed on account of wot weather. Mr H. J. Chapman reported on behali of tho Ground Committee that at 10.30 a.m. the weather was very uncertain, bo it was resolved to (postpone all matches. Mr R. H. Bigger said that the suggestion of the Rakaia Club that there should bo no postponements was absurd, and he would move that the letter 'bo received and tho club informed that it was under a misapprehension on tho question oi postponeuiehts. , , . The motion was earned, tho chairman remarking that the case of one player travelling a number of miles when games were postponed was entirely tho fault of the JRakaia Club. >,.u-„ 11 was resolved to write to the Celtic Club asking for an explanation of_ their default in tho junior grade ,on and th« club bo informed that .tho team is disqualified until tho penalty inflicted for a defaulted match without reasonable excuse 18 Following are the matches for Saturday: Seniors-Celtic v. Hinds, Show OicmAt; Ashburton v. Rakaia, Show Grounds; Mcthven v. Old Boys.SMethvon. Second Orado-Allenton v. Hinds, Hinds; Celtic v. Springburn, Mt. Somers; ■ Ifrkaiav. Old Boys. Rakaia; Ashburton v. Mayfie&rdaOr e ade---ABhbui-ton v.. Old _ Boys, Show Grounds; Technical r. Bakfcia, •"?" kaia: High School v. Tinwald, Tinwald; Methven, a hye.

INAMGAHUA SUB-UNION

(sfECUL TO "THE MISS.")

KEEFTON, June 23. Two football matches were played in lteeflon yesterday. The Wamta-Cronadun match resulted in a draw, 3 points each, and the Landing v. Pirate match in a win tor Landing by 5 points to 3. A McElwec scored a, try for Landing, which O Ecgan converted. D. Hunt kicked a ponalty for Pirates. , The following have been chosen to represent Inangahua against Grcymouth, at Reefton nest Saturday:—Full back, B. Smith; three-quarters, L. Walker, C. McElweo and F. David; five-eighths, It. Powley and Dick Powlcy; half-back, Hunter; forwards, Boborts, Banks, Allen, Ilindmarsh, O'Began, Davis, Bell and A. McEhvce; emergencies, backs, D. Hannah and McMinn; forwards, Skinner, Scott and Dick

LEAGUE.

ENGLAND WINS

FIRST TEST MATCH

GAME MARRED BY ROUGH PLAY.

(BT CABLE—PRESS . ASSOCIATION ' COPYIUGHT.) (AUSTRALIAN AND K. 7.. CABLE ASSOCIATION.) (Kcceived June 23rd, 11 p.m.) s'YDXEY, Juno 23. The first Rugby League. Test, Australia v. England, was played in fine but dull weather, in the presence of 93,003 people. The first halt was very closely contested, the Australian!) fiercely forcing the game, which wa.s not, spectacular, and scoring the only try of the first halt'. The Bcorcs at half-time were: England .. .. .. t Australia .. .. o England's score consisted of two penult) gouls. Way S3 iar had been disappointing and very slow —much below international lorm—but Australia's foi wards were much superior to ihe visitors. The second ha.b" opened with Australiastill' attacking, but the visitors' baelts wero too £ood, and tov.-a.rds the finish Englund txik the game into its own hands ;<.nd ottiplaved the local*, who slowed down, and took command, crossing 'he lines four times. The final scores were.: Kngland • • '-j Australia 3 The "am- was much faster irr the _ second hall but was marred by rough p=ay, in which t-hj Australians were the principal offenders. A GROUND REFUSED. iPBBSS ASSOCIATION TELEGBAJI.J DUN ED IN. June '23. At the meeting of the. Otago Rugby Union tc-night, Mr H. A. Millard, official organiser, New Zealand Rugby Football League, aoplUd -for the use of a ground for a, match between the English touring team and a Canterbury team. The Union, after discussing the matter, | decided to refuso to grant the use of a--*.->und for a League match.

SATURDAY'S MATCHES. Tho following are the fixtures, grounds, and referee* for Saturday: Senior Champiowhip-broMliMi v. Mar ;.,« A at Sydenham Park, Mr A. B. ShadVoU Vcoleton v. Addington, at VooUtoa Park Mr A. Davis. Marista B v. Hornby, at Beckcnhara Park, Mr T. K'.rton. Junior Premiership-Vaimairi v. Oururua, v Papenui, Mr AV. H. Griffiths. Hornb> " Unwood.' at Hornby Mr F. Jf»- M £ : 3 t= v. Sydenham, at Beckenham Pari, -Mr B " Gcarrv. Addington, a bye. ..-„„» Third G-rade-Addingion v. Mansts B, at Adding" Ground, Mr A. Cox. koathoovo v Slants A. at Linwood Park, Mr A. McAVinc. Wcolston v. Linwcod at WoolsJon p?k (1.30), Mr A. Leitcn. Sydenham r. \r.im»'iri, at Sydenham Pari (1.30), Mr C. J °Fotr-h Grade-Marie* ~ Vo»{ft*»» A S l T irwood PaA (1 JO), Mr C. Tilleyshort. Ad- * Central, at Addington Ground ,i"li Mr AV Murray. Hornby v. Sydenham, «. Hornbv Mr G. Stanley. Heaihcoto* *

bJ t-ifth Grade-Mariata v. Hcatbcote, , at HeathU Mr I).. Wl«. ; (1.30), Mr Stanley.

ASSOCIATION.

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.

A meeting of tho Management Committee 0 * the Canterbury Footba.ll Association*** held las, night. Present-Mr R, B. Bunt {ia the chair), Dr. Marks, Messrs F. O. Bentley, W. Whittington, W. Dean*, 0. Keech, R. Wood, Ladbrook, J. Mulhns, B. Priddis J. Duncan, E. Benson, R. Courtnov D Allen, W. Wardell, and F. Crowthcr. An application for . football by the East fhristchurch School was granted. It to await .further iniortmv tion before fixing a date for a representative E »me with the Buller Association. Tho English Park Sports Association wrote stating that tho to install seating accommodation at i<«€»J n . Park at once, provided that the use of the ground bo provided freo for tho next fi>e ,Ve Tho chairman said that the Finance Committeo had decided to offer tho Association £l2O towards the work provided tho seating accommodation was completed by August 16th. . , .. Tho Finance Committee's action. was endorsed. . The Canterbury Rugby Leaguo wrote forwarding £3l 7a sd, being tho Associations sharo of the gate takings. for the League match on English Park on June 18th.

The letter was receiveu. A letter was received from the Noniads Club statin" that on Saturday last, in the match between Nomads and Lyttelton, tbe officially-appointed referee had- not put in an appearance. It had been decided that a refereo bo chosen by tho team winning the toss. This had been done, Nomada scleotmg the referee, and the game had continued for convocation points. During the course of the "game, however, on account of tho alleged raiscondwet of a Lyttelton player, play had been discontinued, the referee refusing to carry on. - It was decided that a special meeting 0£ the committee be convened to consider tho matter. It was decided to forward a letter of sympathy to Mr C. H. Bascancf, a vice-president of the Association, in hie recent accident. The treasurer reported that the balance in the bank and in hand: was 3s lid. Applications for transfers from W. T. Lomus, Sunnysido to Thistle; R, Maclauchlan, from Nomads to Sunnysido; D. Robertson, from Villa to Thistle, woro referred to the Classification Committee. FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY. The following are tho fixtures for next Saturday:— Seniors—Kaiapoi v. Nomads, ab Kaiapoi (Mr Ainsworth); Sunnysido v. Rangers, at Sunnysido (Mr Pennington); Y.M.C.A. v. St. Albans, at Richmond West (Mr GreenIwe) ; "Villa v. Lyttelton," at Hagloy No. 2 (Mr Smythe); Western v. Thistle, English Park (Mr Campbell). Second Grade—Thistle v. Y.M.C.A., Richmond East; Teohnical 0.8. v. Linwood, Ensor'3 road; -Western v. Villa, Hagley No. 4; Kaiapoi, a bye. Referees to be appointed later.

Third Grade—Technical B v. Spreydon, Hagley B (Mr Cullen); Sumner v. Rangors, Hagley No. 1" (Mr Dick). Fourth Grade—Linwood v. Lyttelton, Lyttelton ; Marist v. St. Albans, Hagloy. Fifth Grade—Representative trial 3 at Hagley Park. Schools A (Friday)—St. Joseph's v. St. Michael's; Marista v. Addington; Richmond ist B; St. Mary's v. St. Matthew's; Marists B. Schools B (Wednesday)—Spreydon v. Marist B; St. Mary's r. St. Matthew's; Marista A, a'byo.

CHINESE TEAM,

(f£23S ASSOCIATION TILtajSAH.)

AVELLINGTON, June '23. Writing to lit B. L. Salmon, secretary of tho New Zealand Football Association, under date April 80th, Dr. Gray, of the Y.M.C.A., Shanghai, says that A. E. Dome, physical director of the T.M.C.A. at Hong-Kong, has been selected) to act as manager and leader of the party. At tho time of writing somo twenty of tho best players in China had given in their names as being prepared to malcc the trip, if fortunate - enough to be selected to mike one of the team. A good deal of progress had been made in tho game fin China. A very fine team would bo sent, equalling in every way, if not better lhaJi, tho team which toured Australia in 1923. It wa3 hoped to send full records of the performances of the team by the following mail.

CANADIANS BEATEN.

THIRD TEST IN AUSTRALIA

(bt .cable—peess association goptright.) (AUSTRALIAN AXD K.2. CABLE ASSOCIATIOH.)

(Received June 23rd, 11 p.m.) ' SYDNEY, June 23,

The -third Soccer Test, Australia v. Canada, was played in the presence cf 20,000 peopie.

Ttio game was played vigorously in the first half, Australia attacking str-JztgJy pud outclassing the visitors. At half-time the score 3 were: Australia .. .. ..3 Canada .. .. ..0

Play was very fast, iu the second half, Canada mailing a great effort to retrieve tho lost ground, rough play resulting. The half wa3 evenly contested, 'both sides 'scoring, but the visitors were unable to make up the lost grcuna. The final scores were: Australia .. .. i Canada .. .. .. 1~