FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18708, 3 June 1926, Page 12

FOOTBALL.

KUGBY. KING'S BIRTHDAY MATCH. CANTERBURY V. WELLINGTON. To a, great many of tho people o£ Chris!church and eurrounding districts tho question, "Whero shall I go to-day?" ha 3 been solved by the enterprise oi tho Canterbury Rugby Union in arranging tlio watch between the Canterbury and Wellington representatives. This match, which takes place at Lancaster Park at '2.15 p.m., is jui extra gamo between tho two provinces, ana patrons of Rugby loot-ball in Chrietchurch aro extremely lorlunato in having tho chance oi seeing two such fine tcuui3 in action so early 111 tho season. In tho p;i = i gamea between tho two provinces havo always been very closely contested, and today's game will probably prove to l>o no exception. Tho Canterbury team will bo at full strength, and with it-B racing pack ol forwards and brilliant backs, most of whom havo worn tho All Black jersey, a sparkling exposition of Rugby at its very best should bo assured. The Wellington team too is a very strong one, and is sure to give a great account of itself, and there is no doubt that the struggle will be o[ the keenest'. Patrons are advised to bo down at the Park early in order to seenro a seat. SECONDARY SCHOOLS. COMPETITION CONTINUED. Games wcro resumed yesterday in tho Christchurch Secondary Schools' Rugby football competition, when the third round of matches was played in tho weight limit grades. Heavy-weight Grade. Playing at the United ground, Boys' High School A defeated Technical College A by 24 points to 3. Mr G. S. A. Biltcliff was referee. West Christchurch District High School won by default from St. Andrew'a College. At Merivale ground, Cathedral Grammar School defeated Boys' High School B by 12 points to 3. Mr M. Keys was referee. Technical College B had the bye. Light-weight Upper Grade. Playing at the United ground, West Christchurch District High School A defeated Boys' High School B by 0 points to nil. Mr C. L/. Ridgen was referee. At Lancaster Park, Boys' jtligh School A defeated St. Bede'a College A by 11 points to nil. Mr R. M. Bruce was referee. At the Polo grounds. Technical College A defeated St. Andrew's College by 26 points to nil. Mr Leadbettcr was l'efcrco. Light-weight Middle Grade. At Lancaster Park, St. Bedc's College B defeated Boys' High School D by 23 points to nil. Mr J. Hendren was referee At tho Cathedral Grammar ground, Technical College B defeated Cathedrul Grammar School by 48 points to nil. Mr R. Gibson was referee. Light-weight Lower Grade. Playing at the Polo grounds, Technical College E defeated Boys' High School P, by 23 points to nil. Mr N. M. Rogers was referee At the polo grounds, Technical College D defeated Boys' High School E by 9 points to nil. Mr W. B. Harris was referee. At the Polo grounds, West Christchurch District High School B defeated St. Bedc's College C by 6 points to 3. Mr H. P. Wiso waa referee. Y.M.C.A. The team to represent Y.M.C.A. in the eix-a-sido tournament to bo held on North Hagley Park No. 2 at 9.30 this morning will ba chosen from tho following:—Bennetts, Cope, Bruco, Brian, McPherson, Smith, tThaw, Gregg. ELLESMERE SUB-UNION. The following are tlie results of the sixth day's play in the competitions: SENIORS. United 8, Southbridga 0. Dunsandel 10, Irwell 5. College 20, Leeston D. JUNIORS. United 6, Southbndge 6. Dunsandel 16, Irwell 12. Leeston defaulted to College. THIRD GRADE. ' United C, Dunsandel G. The followieng are the matches and reforees appointed for Saturday, the final day'a play in the first round of the competition:— Seniors—Southbridgo v. Leeston, a.t Southbridge (Mr S. Tweedy); Irwell v. United, at Irwell (Mr H. J. Conway); Waihora v. Dunsandel, at Waihora (Mr J. S. Simpson); College, a bye, Juniors—Leeston v. Southbridgo, at Leeston (Mt W. MoLaclilan); United v. Irwell, at United (Mr Tweedy): Dunsandel v, "tfaibora, at Dunsandel (Mr H, D. Jones); College a bye. Third Grade—United v. Southbridgo, at United (Mr H. Dalley); Duneandel a bye. HALSWELL CLUB. The following havo been seleotod to play against Sumner at Polo No. 1 on June 6th;— A. Mason, E. Clark, N. Gardiner, L. Dew, L. Adams, J. Gilbert, L. Irving, A. Thomson, H. Birdling, P. Hewlett, L. Watson, V. Brown, R. Taylor, D. Gilbert, H. Irving; emergencies, A. Woods, J. Hunt. Third Grade v. North Canterbury—R. B, Q-ardiiw, C. Goodwin, G. Tapper, it, Adams, Earnshaw (2), J. Cliflord, G. Mugford, P. Knipe, W. Thompson, P. Kolkman, H. G. Woods, P. Mahonoy, J. Fussell, J. Hampton, A. Walker, T. Nottingham, W. Irving, G. Clark. RAKAIA CLUB. A meeting o! the committee of the Rakaia, Football Club was held on Tuesday evening, Mr C. Evison presiding. A letter wa£ received from Mr A. Thompson, secretary of the Aehburton Club, stating that injured players in the County Hospital were doing well. It ww decided to bold a "belle of the hall" competition in connexion with the ball to be held nest week. It was decided to withdraw the junior team from the competitions owing to tlis difficulty of finding players. Tho following teams were selected for Saturday's matches: Senior v. Hinds, at Hinds—T. Greygooso, G. Lloyd, E. Henderson, L. Boag, J. T. O'Reilly, T. Gayler, A. Barclay, A. Watts, W. Mead, A. Hooper, S. Hooper, A. Carr, A. Mead, V. Boag, D. Cornelius; emergencies, G. Cornelius, T. Lawler, A. Dunstan, L. Newnjan, _ Third grade v. Alknton B, at Rakaia—i. Craig, N. Breach, A. Farquhar, R. Hooper, A. Pluck, C. Greygoose, R Pye, 11. O'Reilly, S. Campbell, A. McCaußland, D. Orsbourn, A- Donaldson, J, O'Connor, W. Butler, T. Connolly; emergencies. Jas. O'Reilly, W. Shannon. Fourth grade v. Teohnical, at Rakaia—h. Houghton, T. Shannon, A. Kennstt, A. Houghton, J. Kaan, D. Mead, H. McNeill, R. Rapley, J. Patrick, J. Lawler, H. B. iJresch. 8. Pluck, L- Street, F. Thompson, R. Orsbourn; emergencies, R. Douglas. A. Pagan, D. W ells. THE NEW RULES. N.Z. UNION EXPLAINS. (special to the phess.) WELLINGTON, June 2. Owing to a general misunderstanding, the New Zealand Rugby Union is issuing a circular explanatory of the reeent amendments to the rules. Tho circular states that these give the kicker the right to place the hall on the ground himself when taking a penalty, kick. This does not apply to kicks at goal (rem a mark or try. In a penalty-kick .the side which has been penalised must not jump in the air or stand with arms outstretched or advance beyond the mark. They must assume » natural position. An offside player is not now put on side by a ball accidentally touching an opponent. Tho latter must make a deliberate attempt to play tho ball. In all cases of obstruction the side obstructed may have the option of a kick at either spot mentioned in the amendments. In the event of a ball not being thrown in five vards, the referee is to order it to be thrown in again, but to warn the offenders that » repetition of the failure to throw jn five yards will be penalised as for a perstst#nt breach of the rules. The advantage rule does not apply if the ball is not thrown straight from the line-out, nor to a kick-off " j* ...» if the la 1 does not reach ten "ards at the kick-off or the twenty-five yards' line at a drop out, tho opposing side has the option of a scrummase or of having the ball re-kicked.

SOUTH ISLAND TEAM. ADDITIONAL NOMINATIONS. The South Island team is to be picked in Chriitehurch this evening. The selectors hr.ve decided to add In the list of Canterbury n'avors already nominated the names of S. K C-arleton (Old Boys) and C. Oliver (Merivale) The .South Island is to play against the North Island at Wellington on Saturday veek. WEST COAST NOMINATIONS. (stecial to the rnESS.) (iRKYMOUTII, .Tunc 2. Mr Ralph Hansby, Keleetor for the Duller Kngbv Union, has nominated T. O'Neill (wing-forward) "and T. McNeipht (buck ranker) for places in the South Island Rugby team to meet the North Island representatives in the inter-Island match. The West Coast Union's nominations are: ]t Steel (three-quarter). Jainieson. and Perliaw (forwards). J. Steel was unavailable. SOUTHLAND. (MESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) INVERCARGILL, Juno 2. Ail additional Southland nomination for the South Island Rugby team is C. Mills, for the position of hooker. NORTH ISLAND TEAM. HAWKE'S BAY NOMINATIONS. (rHESS ASSOCIATION TELEGBAM.) NAPIER, June 2. | Hawkc's Bay nominations for the North j Island team are: —Grenslde, Blake. Cooke, Mill (backs), Swain, M. Brownlie, C. Brownlie, Kirkpatrick, Irvine (forwards). j AUSTRALIAN TOUR. (FRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGEAU.) WELLINGTON, June 2. Tho New Zealand Rugby Union Executive to-night discussed further details of the New Zealand team's visit to Australia. The New South Wales Rugby Union submitted the following programme:— July Gtb, arrive Ulimaroa; civio reception by Lord Mayor; public reception later. July 10th, first test; July 1-lth, play Now South Wales; July 17th, 6eoond test; July 20th, third test; Julv 21st to 2Gtb, at Melbourne; July 28th, match in Sydney; July 29th, official farewell; July 30th, leave for Wellington by Maunganui. Tho programme was adopted. MERIVALE CLUB. The following will represent tho Merivale Football Club in their matches on baturdaSerlor Av. Old Boys, at Lancaster Park Oval—R. Hart, N. Doreon, K Norno, \\. Ford, T. Davies, C. Oliver, R. Hooper, R. Blazey, J. Kirkland, F. Partridge, G. Ma*" well, J. JoSrioa, O. Walker, L. Ebert, L. Ducgnn, N. Carnegie, G. Rhodes. Senior B v. St. Andrew's Old Boys, Merivale ground—P. Loader, It. McGregor, H. Blazey, R. Lodge, E. French, N. Brosnan. W. Murphy, G Suckling, E. llill, A. Free, L. Trail, A. Rogers, P. Giles, W. Lodge, D. Gordon, L. Hodder. Second grade v. Linwood, at Lmwood Park—N. Cree, G. Holmes, A. Billens, L. Woodward, K. Cameron, G. Ebert, L. Chamberlain, iJ. Shearman, A. 1' alloon, R. Jenkins, L. Halliday, K. Kccgan, h. Lodge, H. Robson, E. Rich, E. Maindonald, C. Roberts, H- Shirley, C. Lvall. Third grade v. Old Collegians, at Elmwood Park No. 1-D. Gilliepic, J. Osborne, E. Joseph, R. McCarthy, L. Turton, 1. Jackman, L. Scott, H. Gallagher, H. Pedler, H. Finlaveon, R. Dent, C. Collins, C. O'Connor, J. Suckling, R. Baldwin, G. Howell, H. Moore, C. Bctts. Under 20 grade v. Technical Old Boys, at Merivale ground No, 23 South Park W. Buchanan, V. Ritchie, R. Flewellyn, W. Silvester, W. Oliver, S, Flewellyn, A. Marsh, R. Ovcrend, A. Brvdon, P. Hill, K. Kearney, J. Newton, E. Phelp, L. McGinneas, L. Woods, J. Treves, R Perkins. Under 19 grade v. 'Varsity, at Merivale ground, St. Albans Park —R. Wallburton, J. Timbs, S. Leeming, L. Kinsman, G. Seymour, P. Dahlberg, T. Syme, G. Ritchie, K. MoLauglilan, T. Kinley, A. Parker, F. K-urst, H. Lanauze, E. Maynard, A. Woodham, G. Campbell, G. Simmonds, D. Cole.man. Under 18 grado v. H.S. Old Boys, on H.S. Old Boys' ground, No. 25 N.P. —G. Hutchcson, J Ilayward, W. Varcoa, R. Laurie, R. Johnstone, L. Hamilton, E. Jackson, W. Steere, A. Williams, A. Bern-, A. Malcolm, A. Johnstone, C. Koskela, C. Hooper, W Harvey, W. Ryder, W. Wilcockson, R. McCroria. Under 17 grade v. llaiapoi at Polo ground Xo. 6—J. Gapes, E. Merritt, B. Cooper, J. Marks, G. Farmer, J. Quane, A. Pcdder, R. Beveridge, T. Carey, R. Knight, J. Reynolds, F. Grenfell, H. Torrence, T. Hill, B. Howoll, S. Hants, P. Lunn, L. Berry. Under I6J grade v, Linwood, at Linwood Park at 1.30—A. McKenzie, E. Halcrow, S. Holt, C. Kinsman, R. Scott, A. Ansel). H. Crofts. T. Comieh, A. Thomson, L. Morton, W. Trusttum, C. Harker, J. Wallace, A. Collins, J. Gray, G. Marriner, C. Bairel.l, C. Gray, P. Bowen. Schoolboys v. Linwood A, at Lancaster Park West ground, at 1.30—D. Leggett, B. Eathorne, G. Heldson, G. Pool, L. Evans, L. Wray, J. Hooper, G. Carpenter, K. Robinson, F. Sanders, F. Glacken, H. Pocock, C. Harker, A; Spence, G. Algie, E. Vallance, J. Tucker, J. Young, H. Lawrence, A. Lawrence, L. Banoh, D. Boanas, C. Rutledge, A. McConnell, W. Cutts. LINWOOD CLUB. Soniors v. Christchurch, at the Show Grounds. —J. Edmonds, W. Elvy, H. Hoploy, \V. Brittenden. J. Payne, B. Diederich, A. Millar, D, Burns, A. McCormick, A. McDuff, J. Manihera, P. Ward, Cas. Ilearn, J. Turpin, A. Morrow; emergencies, C. Greatbatch, H, McKay, R. Gregory, L. Cornaga. Senior B v. Christchurch, at Show Grounds. —G. O'Reilly, It. Punshoa, A. Colombus, G. Lishman, G. Koea, O. Cairns, A. Heslip, A. Gillies, J. Entwistle, T. Cham, pion, M. McDuff, A, D. McCambridgo, W. King, A. Christenscn, J. Nelson, H, Ooe, S. Dale, J. Madden, B. Stewart, D. E, Christensen. Juniors v, Merivale, at Linwood Park. — G. Cooke, li. Walloon, J. Hardy, A. Ouuningham, A. Harloy, L. Mcintosh, 11. Taylor, W. Cotton, P. S, Thompson, R. Gibbs, J. White, 13. Heatley, R. o«raon, S. Courtnoy, H. Ormandy, L. Knox, A. C. Parris, R. Lyons. Third Grade A Team v. 'Varsity A, at No. 29 ground, North Park.—S, Wilson, P. Gibson, 0. Smart, J. Dawson, B. Penrose, J. Vickery, P. Wederell, A. Jones, E. Simmonds, J. Brixton, P. Thompson, N. Winter, J. Pithie, J. Dawson, Q. A'Oqurt, L. Watts, N. Austin. Third Grade B Team v. West Old Boys, at Spreydon Park.—T. Gleeson, B. Horler, AV. Wentworth, R. Calder, C. Gordon, A. Potter, W. Palmer, J. Barron-Longlcy, L. Webb, H. Weston. W. Conlan, W. Austin, H. Auderson, D. Mcginnpn, E. Law, M. Dollehuy, B. Strong, N. Angug, L. Nicholas, L. Patterson, H. Judkins. Under 18 B Team v. Ckrijsttshtjrch, nt No. 26 ground Sputh Park- —A. Barnard, E. Leespn, A. Todd, C. Griffin, G. Dixon, Regan, C. Gordon, W. Barrou, T. Shaw, E. Frisk, G. Chambers, C. Clack, F. East, H. Ormandy, W. Costello, A. Martin, The under eighteen team will hold u practice at Linwood Park at 10 a.m. to-day. Under 17 years v. North Canterbury, at Rangiora. (Train departs at 1 p.m.)—E. Barrett, R. Chapton, G. Goodenough, K. Davis, J. Edgar, A. Murray, B. L. Heatley, R. Egan, P. Agassiz, J. Cochrane, H. Emerson, H. McNaughton, M. Gunderson, J, Gibbs, E. Bastion; emergencies, H. Keenan, MoHarg, G. Mansfield, G. Dryden. Under 151 years Grade v. Merivale, at Linwood Pari, at 1.30 p.m. sharp.—l. Parsons, G. Stevens, N. Dunshea, L. Booth, T. Southam, V. Boatwood, J, Barron, H. Carr, R Taylor, J. Hobsop, C. Brewer, R. Thompson, E. J. Belts, H. Hawker, V. North, W. McGannett, T. Windus, McCall, John- — Purchas, Alprey, C. Crowhin. Sohoolboys A Team v. Merivale, at Lancaster Park, at 1 p.m.—D. Harney, M. Pearl, T McNeil J- Reidy, J. Gaskin, A. Hill, 11. Barker. M. Chinnery, 0. Townsend, C. Duncan j! Archbold, W. Smith, D. Watts, G. Bro'odimrst, C. Thorne. Schoolbovs B Team v. Sydenham B, at Lancaster Park, at 1 i>.m.— H. Priost 1). Dawson, H. Schon, P. Craig, S. Hands, R. Round L. Williams, R. Gimblctt. R. Edwards, P Lode, Geo. King, R. Wright, K. Mcintosh J Williams, H. Knott: emergencies , both teams: C. Baxter, W. Sutherland Ivan Smith R. Holmes. C. Adkins, K. llyde, A. Hobson, H. Hobson, J. Carmichael, L. McPhail. KOWAI CLUB. The following will represent tho Kowai team p gainst Oxford on Saturday:—J. Smith L. Hughes,-C. Adams, G. Smith, W. Ditford, E. Russell, L. Morris, A. McNally, E Schmidt, W. Kelcher, W. Dando, D. Boyce, E. Dando, E. Wilson, D. Peters; emergencies, forwards G. James, H. Binnic, S. Quick; backs, E. Peters, L Curry. Cars leave Sefton railway station at 1 p.m. sharp. WEST COAST UNION. (SPECIAL TO THE PBESS.) GREYMOUTH, June 2. . At the weekly meeting of the West Coast Rugby Union, Mr A. A. Adams presiding, it was resolved to write, requesting the subunions to submit names of referees for interprovincial matches. The Canterbury Old Eoys' Club wrote, adcepting the invitation to send their senior team to tho Coast, the dato to be arranged later.

LEAGUE. MARIST CLUB. ( T!ce fn!!ov.'ir.cr vil! represent Atr.risl in ;!i-. sever,-a-sido tournament to-ibiy:— t-etiior A—*l. Blaekaby. P. Ilanrahan. P. Clarkson. J. O'Malley, W. - 7 > O'Lousliliv, tieorso Hlarey, J. Crocker, S. Barnelt, \ . Smith. B loam —G. Warey. 11. lllazev. M. ('row. D. Crow, »S. O'Brien, A. 0 lirion. K. HORNBY CLUB. Tile following players will represent the Hornby Club in tho ecven-a-siclu tov.niainei;l to-day: Seniors —A. Mundy, I*. Warr, R. Maoliio, A. Mackie, W. Davis, X. Vivian, L. Vivian, emergencies. W, Lo \\arno, J, Mundy. Juniore —J. Mo.latt, A. aid. T. Hodglcinsor., A. Scott, 11. MoU, F. Ilorwoll, C. Worsley; emergencies, A. Cameron, G. Stephens. Third grade—M. T\'illan, 13. Xcvell, K. Stewart, F. Whitelftw, R. Woodhaiu. J, Bu;--gess. 11. McGregor, A. McGregor, W Muir, A. Ctillen. Fourth grade—R. Lisle, C. Wood?, M. Bridges, J. McGirr, J. Pine, A. Freeman, J. ltowison; emergency, J. Pearce, F. Tippett. Sixth grade A—R. Spicor, O. Manson, L. McGregor, K. Lennox, P. Burns, L. Benle, T. Baker; emergencies, L. Hagerty, Jt. Standoven. WOOLSTON CLUB'S SJIOKE CONCERT. Tho Druids' Hall at Woolston was crowded last evening, when the Woolston Rugby League Club held a smoke concert. Mr J. Knicliton occupied tho chnir. The following toast list was honoured:— "The King"; "Canterbury League"; "Monica Park Board"; "Kindred Clubs"; and "The Referee*." Items were contributed by Messrs W. Timms (coruot solo), G. Souter (song), J. Gregory (song), J. Lester (recitation), 0. White (piano solo), J. Allen (song), T. Armstrong (song), and others. WEST COAST CENTRE. (SPECIAL TO THE PRESS.) GREYMOUTH, Juno 2. At tho woekly meeting of tho West Coast League Centre correspondence was read from the New Zealand Council advising that should the weather be suitable (he Otago team would arrive by car on Friday, Juno 11 th, and return on Sunday, June 13th; alfti asking tho Centre to make arrangements for accommodation for fifteen players and three selectors. Tho secretary announced that a letter had been forwarded drawing attention to tho condition of tho road, and informing the Council that Thursday would be tho most suitable day on which to travel. Tho Council advised that all transfers must be submitted to the League before players would bo allowed to play for any other club. ASSOCIATION. TO-DAY'S MATCH. Tho South Island Association football championship for the Peter Dawson Cup will be played at English Park this afternoon, between Canterbury and South Canterbury, Tho curtain-raiser, Yorkshire v. Lancashire, is at 1.45 p.m., and the county factions should bo well represented. The teams have been well selected, and the men havo been in hand training for this fixture, so a bright exposition of the code may be anticipated. AUCKLAND ASSOCIATION. (PHESS ASSOCIATION TELEGBAM.) AUCKLAND, Juno 2. iho Management Committee of tho Football Association last night received a Jotter from tho New Zealand Council asking the opinion of tho local Centre regarding a proposed North v. South Island match this season. It was resolved to agree to the fixture and also to release any Auckland players selected to take part. Amended rules governing competition for tho English Football Association trophy were submitted, and dates for further matches for the trophy wcro approved as follows: August 7th, Canterbury v. Auckland, at Auckland. September 18th, Otngo v. Auckland, at Auckland. The Chatham Cup final will bo played at Wellington on September 4th.-