FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18678, 29 April 1926, Page 12

FOOTBALL.

RUGBY. SECONDARY SCHOOLS. COMPETITION CONTINUED. The Christohurch secondary schools' Rugby football competition was continued yesterday, when the second round was played in the weight limit grades, whilst the' first round was played in the fourih grade. Some of the matches were very evenly contested, and altogether the standard of play was high. FOURTH GRADE.

The game between Technical College A and Bovs' High School B was played at Old Boys' ground, North Park, and resulted in a win for Technical College by '27 to nil. Mr M. Anstiss was referee. The match between Christ s College B and Boys' High School A was played at the College cricket (fronnd, and resulted in a win for Boys' High School by 17 to nil. HEAVY-WEIGHT GRADK. Plating at the United ground, North Park, Bov*' High School B beat Technical College B by 8 to 3. Mr L. B. Quartermain was between Technical College A and St. Andrew'* College was played at Elmwood Park, and resulted in a win for Technical College by 9 to 3. Referee, Mr A. Cameron. . , , . Playing on the Mcrivale ground, TV est Christi-hurch District High School, best Cathedral Graramar School by «» points to nil. Mr M. Keys was the Teferee. Boys' High School A had the bye. I LIGHT-WEIGHT UPPER GRADE.

Plaving nt the Polo Ground*. St. Rede's Callege A beat Boys' High School B by "**At°the Polo Grounds, West Christcburch District High School A defeated St Andrew's College by 29 to nil. Mr B. Hamilton was referee. LIGHT-WEIGHT MIDDLE GRADE. The tame between Technical College C and St. Bede's College B took place at Lancaster Park, and resulted in a driw, neither side scoring. Referee, Mr »T. Seed. Waving at the Cathedral ground, Boys High' School n beat Cathedral Grammar School by 23 points to nil. Mr R. Gibson uras referee. LIGHT-WEIGHT LOWER GRADE. Playins at tho Polo Grounds, Technical Collego E defeated Boys' High School E by 8 to ■». Mr W. B. Harris was referee. The game between Boys' High School F and St. Bede's College C, was played at Lancaster Park, and resulted in a win for Boys' High School by 17 to 3. Referee, Mr J 'Playing "at tho Polo Grounds, Technical Collego D beat West Christfhurch District High School by 11 points to 10. Mr H. P. Wise was referee.

LINWOOD CLUB. Linwood Club's teams for Saturday are:— Senior A v. Albion, Lancaster Park—G. O'Keilly, W. Elvy, J. Payne. L. Cornaga, 11. Diedrich, A. Columbus, A. Millar. A. McCormack, I>. Burn, A. McDuff. J. Mauihera, P. Ward, 0. licarn, M. McDuff, W. Brittenden, C. Greatb»t«h. Senior B v. St. Andrew's Old Boys, Linwond Park—G. Liihman, 0. H. Cairns, N. Dale, H. Hopling, G. Koea, J. Madden, A. Heslip, J. Entwistle, A. Gillies, J. Nelson, Vf. Christensen, Stewart (2), A. OhnstenBcn, W. King, W. Howell, V, Ockwell. Second Grade v. West OhrlstohurcU Old Boys, No. 1 Polo Ground—B. Taylor, V. Thompson, Gibbs, Champion, J. White, R. Carson, L. Knox, W. Cotton, W. Courtney, A. Harley, R. Falloon, J. Harley, J. Honery, A. Cunningham, A, Merrin, A. 0. Parris. Thivd Grade A. v. North Canterbury, at Kangiora—J. Dawson, R. O'Loughlan, C. Smart, N. Austin, B. Penrose, J. Vickery, F. Wedderell, J. Brixton, E. Law, N. Winter, L. Nott, L. Watt, A. Jones, J. Pithie, G. A'Court, J. Dawson, S. Wilson. Bus leaves club-rooms, 1.30 p.m. Third Grade B v. Morivole, No. 6 Ground, North Park—W. Conlnn, L. Nicholas, L. Patterson, N. Davies. S. Palmer, A. 8, Frame, Anderson, J. Sinclair, G. Forsyth, G. Lnngley, J. Barron, R. Lyons, A. Potter, R, Calder, H. Wentworth, D. MoKinnon, L. Webb, E. Simmons. Under 18 Years A Team v. Linwood B, at No. 7 North Park, at 2 p.m.—W. Laffey, E. Hamburger, F. Fox, E. Meachem, A. Bell, R. Sutherland, L. Conlan, R. Price, M.. Rattray, A. Cox, H. Feast, R. Beckwith, A. Qnaid, V. Vine, H. Judkins. Under 18 Years B Team ▼. Linwood A, at No. 7 North Park, at 2 p.m.—A. Barnard, 0, Gordon, A. Morgan, 0. Craig, D. Griffin, G. Dixon, 0. Stewart, W. Ormtndy, W. Barron, T. Shaw, C. Cflark, A. Martin, R. Russell, P.. Cliff, C. Bidwell, T. Trisk, Weßton. ■ „ Under 17 Years v. Albion, at Elmwood Park —It. Emmerion, R. Datis, G. Goodenough, R. Chasten, A. Murray, H. Rickard, V. O'Connor, R. Egan, N. MeNaughton, G. Dryden, D. McHarff, H. Keenan, M, Guilderson, G. Mansfield. A. Barrett, W. Costello, J. Edgar, R. D. Millar, J. Cochrane. Under 15J Yearß v. Technical, Lancaster Park, 1.9 D p.m.—H. Parsons, T. Stevens, A. Dunshea, S. Booth, BroadfoOt; A. Iggo, H. Carr, J. Hobson, R. Thompson, H. Hawker, E. Betts, McAlister, W. Janett, North, 0. Brewer, R. Taylor, MoColl, H. Norris.

MERIVALE CLUB. The follewlng will represent the Merivale Football Club in their matches on Saturday:— _ Senior A v. 'Varsity, at Lancaster Park, West Grftttnd—R. Haft, N. Doreen, R. . Norrle, G. Johnstone, W. Ford, 0. Rhodes, R. Hooper. R. Blasey, F. Partridge, J. Kirkland, J. Jeffries, N. Carnegie, 0. Walker,. L. Ebert, L. Duggats, W. Lodge. Senior B v. Southbrldge, at Southbridge (motor leaves slut-room at 1.15 p.m.)—lV Loader, R, McGregor, W. Croft, R. Lodge, K. Ritchie, E. Curtis, ■W. Murphy, B. French, B. Mill, G. Suckling, A. ROgira, A. Free, L. Kneale, J. Melsiac. Second Grade v. Albion, on No. 21 GroUndj South Patk—N. Croe, G. Howes, G. Ebort, L. Woodward, K. Cameron, A. Billens, L, Chamberlain, H. Shearman, 0. Roberts, A. Falloob, h. Halllday, L, Lodge, H. Robfcon, R. Jenkins, S. Shirley, D, Gofddn, E. Rlth, R. Kefigan. Third Gride V. Linwoftd B, at Merivale Ground No. 6, North Prtrk—D. Gillespie, R. MoCarthy, L. furton, F. Grant, G. Howell, E. JdSepn, T. Jackman, L. Scott, H. Gallagher, N, Wilklßp, H. Flhlaysdn, R. Dent, H. Modre, 0. Collins, C. Betts, 11. Pedler, R. Baldwin, J, gucklibg, H. Huseey. Under 30 Grado v. St. Andrew's College, at St. Andrew's Ground—W. Buchanan, V. Ritthie, R. ?le*ellyni W. Silvester, A. Marsh, W. Olive#, R. Overehd, A. Brydon, P. Hill, K. Kearney, R. Perkins, L. McGuiness, J. Ncvrton, L. Woods, J. Treves, E. Phelp, T. Rftuntree. Under 1? Grade V. Albion, at St. Albans Park—G. fiimmonds, G. Seymour, S. Lcetning, it. Kinsman, L. Sherwood, F. Dahlberg, T. Syme, D. Coleman, A. Kinley. G. Campbell, A. Woodbam, A. Parker, H. Lanauze, G. Ritchie, B. Majrnafd, J. Timbs, R. Wallburton, F. HUrat Under 18 Grade v. Cbristchurch, at Beckenham Park —G. Hutcheson, ,T. Hayward, Vt. StSere, W. Varcofe, L. Hamilton, R. Johnstone, fi. JackSon, A. Malcolm, C. Hooker, W. Wilcockson, W. Ryder, 0. KosIcela, R. Laurie, A. Berry. A. Johnstone, W. Harvey, A. Williams, R. McCrorie, L. Collett. Under J 7 Grhdo V; West Old Boys, at Merivale Ground No; 28, South Patk*-G. Morrow, E. Mertitt, R. Knight, J. Gape.'i •T. Quar.e, E. Cooper, A. Ped.der,. R. Bevefidge, T. Carey, j. Reynolds, F. Grcnfell, S. Hantz, T. Ilill, J. V6ice, P. Lurih, J. Anderson, P. Taylor, L. Bertv, H, Lawrence, W. C'hristensen. Under .153 Grade v. Sydenham, at Lancaster Park South, at 1.30 Rifch, R. Scott, L. A. McKensie, G. Marriner, J. Gra?, W. Titisltum, A, Collins, C. Hnrker, j. Cusack, B. Bromley, C. Gray, G. Alfray, C. Bailey, tv. Hadler, C. Barrel!, T. Cdrnlsh, J. Grcnfeil.

OLD COLLEGIANS' CLUB. Old Collegian* teams fot Saturday are:— Juniors v. Sydenham, at Sydenham Park, 2.45 p.tn.—ll. M. Chrystall, IS. S. Youne, A. Spootter, A. E. Joseph, 11, Henderson, C. J» $. Cocks, G. K« J&ckmdn, J. Jf. Vounc, A. F. Cottrell, W, J. G. Tuthbull, H. G. Carver, 0. S. Morris, K. C. Murray, G. L. Falck, G. K. Mayfield, Third Grade A v. HallweH, #olo Ground No. 4, at 2.45 p.m.—K. C. Pritchett, T. M. Hobbs, P. Stewart, L. Black. J, 0. B. Beckett. T. N. Beckett, C. MnKlnnev, J. A. Johnston, E. J. Blake, G. W. A. Dar, M. A, Wilson, J. M. Heywood, D. S. Curry, C. T. Cooper, W. J. Harris. Third Grade B v. Sydenham. Elinwood Park No. 1, 2.45 p.m.—K. C. Cooper. G. M. Heasley, J. E. Ensor, P, S. Cocks, G. P. Chapman. A. Hewland. G. h. Talbot, B. Wvles, E. S. Ellyetf, V. P. Roberts, V. A. Stiith, J. Noedham, H. Plummer, D. Stark, F. A. Aldrldge. ARANUI CLUB. The following will i-epreient Atanul agaiftst St. Andrew's Old Boys, nt St. .Tames' Park. PapanOi. Saturday:—F. Aker, C. Kankirell, Nankivell. ft. Stokes. J. Stokes G. Gale, F Ireo T. Parson*. E; DoaV, J. Duncan, D. [ Martin, H. Elftob, R. Patterson, L. Richards, M. Wiiliams, AV. Smith, A. Kae.

methven club. J The following players have been selooted to represent the Methten >#otbaU Club in ih"ir various matches on Saturday • Seniors r. Hampstead. at Jlc, 'j Te " .')■ Painter A. Lawrence, P. McDonald. Ma.d~n* Y Kilworth, J. Twomey, L. CrnoU, V r- i-.' a nolaii R. H. Cranfleld. J. Goodwin? L. Dalton, G. Dalton (captainV I, G.I)p. c Kelleher; emergency M. Mofia.. Tnniors \ Mavficld, at Mayfielrt—o. Gray. P & W. Dolan, D. Cleeve. A, AUrc.. lY fi?Uesi)ie. B- L - Duft '- < ca ' ,,! " n \ f f'iirm C Mav. J. Dolan, S. G. Cranfield. A. Wckie. /. Crioks D Murray. U. Irc.and; "TwrTfcwVv HnmpMcad1 A at Mcthven _i! ic Lille*. K. Grieve, \\. Lornnier, K. Mau-er.'.T. MoKendry. H. Drunimond. 1.. 1w" 0 Waldington, Scott. Cov.an. Wilson. W Grieve, Gillespie, Timlin; emergency. 1.Grieve, R* Scoau. _ LEAGUE. CANTERBURY LEAGUE. V. general meeting of the Canterbury Kurty League was held lan evening, Mr P. Carto ask Mr Svrinnerton of Auckland, to act as Canterbury s second dele'ate on the New Zealand Council. Itr Davis, one of tho Hornby delegate?. n a telegram from the secretary of ?he \tbletic Club, Auckland, advising that he clearances of Wilson-Ilall and Ma,on hid been granted, subject to confirmation. Air Movie said he attended a meeting of the Anckfand League, at which it was stated that tho formalities had not been strictly complied with. The Canterbury League should have submitted the transfers to the Auckland League. It was decided that tho secretary forward a telegram to the Auckland League, notifying it that the transfers had been granted. Xew senior players were registered by the AVoolston and Sydenham Clubs.

ASSOCIATION. talk leads to blows. TWO PLAYERS PENALISED. Lust night'« meeting of the executive of the Canterbury Football Association discussed somo trouble which occurred on the field during an Association game last Saturday, and as a. result two players wero penalised. The referee, Mr H. Smyth, reported that ho ordered F. Trotter (Sunnysidc) off the field and a'so cautioned R. Courtney (Villa) for ungentleraanly oonduct during tho course of tho match, Villa, v. Sunnyside, at Sunnyside on April 24th, He also warned both players to bo present at tho executive nicotine held last night. Trotter attended the meeting and answered a number of questions, stating tlint Courtney had storied the trouble. Ho hart said that Trotter's face "would be a good thing for a cartoonist." Ho lost his head and struck Courtney. Courtr.oy had dropkicked tho ball into his back. The chairman said that too much of tJiat I sorb of thing was going on in Association footba'l, and must be stopped. After discussion, it was decided to suspend. Trotter for six weeks. The case of Courtney (who was unable to attend) was then considered. Mr Scott-Ramsay said that the Association had to stop continual talking on the field. Courtney was the fitst man to start the trouble by his talk. , Dr J D. Marks said that Courtney s assault of Trotter might not have been malicious, but he had tantalised the other it was deoided that Courtney be asked to appear before the committee to eive an explanation, and that no be not, allowed to p% until he had done so,

executive committee meets. A meeting of the Exeoutive Committee of the Canterbury Football Association was held last night, Mr'B. English presiding. Others present were: Meesrß P. Scott-Ram-say, W. S. Jenkinson, C. E. Keys, J. MeGuinncss, J, Stout, J. l 4 lood, H. Smyth, A. Baasett, G. Buist, G. B. Towart, F. 0. Bentley, Dr. I. D. Marks, and R. B. Bunt (eeoretftry)- . . _ Mr J. A. Montgomery wrote expressing pleasure at being eleoted a, -rice-president. He offered to gWe a prize of £5 for any

I competition that would encourap* the pirno I anions the your.per generation. The J.vitelton Club wrote cntcrins » junior team, thcieby c'.iniitistiu',' u byo iu competitions each SutuHny. Tlie secretary reported that he had .0:waixled a circular letter to the primn 1) and secondary schools of Christehiirch invitumthem to enter teams in schools competitions and asking tor » list of the bo\* dcto pair Association tootoai!. Uic letter also asked the most suitable niternoon tor the n;nr.ins °< tllt> .competition, and if anv teachers would ?~i^t. lveriie-* were received from the loLovsin?. i.u?v Christchiuch School, giving an opinion that I'lidav was the best afternoon for the competitions. and the entry oi 011 c team. No ter.cher was available to assist. Bovs' Hish School—No team entered for an'- competition. S pro v dim School-Will enter one it the earner are played 011 .IhuvsJays. One teacher was prepared to n-sist. -Shirley School—There were no boys at the school p'avins; "soccer." Opawa. School-Owing to the strong hold |]j(. Kupfov code, in the school it was impossible to 'enter a team in the competitions. The school had neither playim; areas 101- Association nor teachrrs interested, but appreciated the interest shown by the Association.

• Competitions Draw. Tho draw i<v.- next Sahiidays competition rallies is as follows: first grade. Siinuyaide v. Xonuuls, at Sunnysidc, nt '2.1") p.m.; referee, Mr Mayo. Kaiapoi v. Villa, at English Tark, at -.45 p.m.; referee, Mr J. Stout. Western v. Lyttelton. at lleatlieiv'e, «i J. 15 p.ui.; referee, Mr IT. Diivev. Xcw Brighton v Thistle, at Brighton, at -.15 p.m.; referee, Mr J. Foster. Technical Old Bias v. Addiiiston Workshops, at. Elisor's road No. 1> rcterec, Mr "W. Campbell. St. A'.ban?, a k vc - SECOND GRADE. (Matches at i.15 p.m.) Western v. Sumner, at Hucrley Park Xo. 1 • referee, Mr Jennings. Thistle v. Y.M.C.A., at Richmond Turk Xo. 2; referee, Mr 11. Suiyllie. Rangers v. Lyttelton. at ,Xorth Park Xo. 1; referee, Mr It. McLaughlan. THIRD GRADE. (Matches at 2.45 p.m.) St. Albans v. Marist, at Hagley Park Xo. 2j rcforce, Mi J. McGuinncss. Tecimical A v. Technical B, nt Hagley Park Iso. 3; referee, Ml' J. Jones. FOURTH GRADE. (Matches at '2.15 p.m.) Y.M.C.A. v. Spreydon, at Spreydon; ic{ctco, Mr G. Angus. _ Technical v. Wnrisis, .it. Kusor b road -No. '2; referee, Mr R. A. Black. FIFTH GRADE. (Matches at 1,15 p.m.) Technical v. Marists, at Elisor's road X«. 1; referee, Mr Grccnlecs. Xcw Brighton v. Spreydon, at Xcw Brighton; referee, Mr F. Turner.

SIXTH GRADE. (Matches at 1.15 p.m.) Western v. Murists, nt English Park. _ Technical A v. Technical B, at Elisor a road; referee, Mr L. Coton. FRIENDLY GAMES. Western stn v. St. Michael's Gth, at Sprcydon; referee, Mr W. Y> urdcll. SCHOOLS' COMPETITION. Tho chairman stated that 110 committco could be found to run a schools' competition. Schoolboy ie&ius were going begging for games. . •The secretary said h® had sent out notices to the schools and there were boys who were °*fb6sre P G. y 'Buist, W. S. Jcnkinson A. Qower H. Mayo, J. Garnett and Iv Johnson were elected a, schools' committco to deal with the question.