BRITISH MATCH AT TIMARU.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19986, 22 July 1930, Page 15

BRITISH MATCH AT TIMARU.

DR. ADAMS'S REMARKS. RESENTMENT EXPRESSED AT ASHBURTON. Strong resentment was expressed at the allegations made by Dr. Adams (president of the New Zealand Rugby Union), at Wanganui last week, concerning rough play in the match between tho British team and the Combined Ashburton, South Canterbury, and North Otngo team at Timaru last month i at a meeting of the Management Committee of the Ashburton Rugby Union last night; Members were indignant with regard to the accusation made concerning an Ashburton player in the team. After some discussion it was decided to take the matter in opon meeting.

The president (Mr S. H. Sullivan) said that in view of the allegations the Union had circularised tho four Ashburton players in tho team, asking them for their version of the match. Only ono reply had so far been received. This was read in committee.

It was reported that two other players were preparing statements. Mr J. C. C. McLachlan: I think wo should strongly resent the imputations made by Dr. Adams, and he should be asked to name tho Ashburton player to whom he referred.

Mr H. J. Qhapman said that Dr. Adams was only in the position of a spectator, the same as several membors of the Ashburton Union.

Mr D. Heenan said ho was very surprised that a man in the position of Dr. Adams should make such statements about the play. They were nothing but slanders. He Bhould be asked where he obtained his information concorning an ex-New Zealand boxer. Mr McLachlan: If tho ropOrt about a player biting in the match was true, he had every justification for biting. Mr Chapman: If the whole facts of the match were made public they would not reflect credit /on the British team.

Mr R. H. Biggar moved that a letter be sent to the New Zealand Rugby Union taking tho strongest exception to the remarks of Dr. Adams concerning the match at Timaru, and asking that, in justice to the local playors, Dr. Adams bo requested to make specific charges against the players, and that he either substantiate them or mako an unreserved withdrawal.

The motion was carried unanimously. Mr H. Barney said that they should insist on the Ashburton players giving tho necessary statements, as they would probably bo required before the matter was settled. All Ashburton people who had read the allegations were disgusted. It was decided to request tho other three Ashburton players to furnish statements. It was resolved to request the New Zealand Rugby Union to enquire from Dr. Adams the source of his information that one Ashburton player should not have been allowed to take the field.

Mr Heenan said that at a later stago something would also come before the Union about an interference so far ns the selection of the Combined team was concerned. He understood that one of the selectors of the team had been approached in an endeavour to cut ont some of the Ashburton players from tho Combined team. Thoy should get at the root of tho matter. Rugby referees. MEETING OF ASSOCIATION. "I think the reporters at Lancaster Park are in the wrong position to do a match," said Mr W. B. Fuller, president of the Canterbury Rugbv Referees' Association, at a meeting of tho Association held last evening, when criticisms of referees' decisions published in Christchurch papers were being discussed. "When thoy were at half way they had a much better view. It is a pity they cannot bo placed where they could see better," ho added. , ~ „ In reply to a letter from tho Canterbury Association, tho Wellington Association wrote stating that it was not practicable to arrange a maton between teams from the Canterbury and Wellington Associations, to be playea at Wellington on the date of the fourth Test match with Britain. It migut bo possible to arrange a match on a later date. The letter was received. The question of tho initial infringement on a forward oass was mentioned by Mr L. Hardie, who maintained that there could be no such thing. He thought that some referees ruled as if such an infringement were possible. Mr Fuller explained that if the man who took the forward pass was in front of the man who passed when he took it then a free kick should be allowed. If'the man taking the pass was ortgmallv behind but ran up to take the forward pass then a scrum should be given. If the oass was intercepted, or if the man off-side refused to take it, then there was no need to stop tne Vhere was a large attendance of members, Mr W. B. Fuller was in tho chair.

OTAGO V. WANGANUI. (PRXSS 18S0CIAT10M TSUtGBAIt.) DDNEPIN, July 21. The following team has been selected to represent Otago against Wanganui on WedBerks'—Fftulkn, Wilson, h™. ■?»<•* o-"". Abel, and Stichbury.

ELLESMERE sub-union. were the result* of Saturday's* «» EUeemcre compotl : tions.— fXBST GRADE. Trwell 9 v. Dunsandel 0. Sonthbridge 8 v. Leeston 3. College 3 v Waihora 3. SECOND GRADE. Dunsandel Bv. Irw«» 6 - 6 Southbridge U 3 College A 23 v. Walhora d. The'following "tables «ho'w the positions of

o-nHihridge v. United, at 0 iji, m D. Jones); Irwell v. WaiSonthbrldKe ( • For d); College v. Leeston*'®* College (H.'A. Brown); Du„ B ande. a United v. Soutbbridge, at Tr®' c ! Bd ,iWMto»>! Waihora v. Irwell. at w {kn™ fJas Miller); College B v. College Ylt Xlleee (W. H. Joblin); Leeston v. Rol. lceaton (L- j Dunsandel a bye.

INTER-*VARSITY MATCH. OTAGO V. CANTERBURY. The annual match between the Universities of Otago and Canterbury will take place at Lancaster Park to-morrow, commencing at 1.15 p.m. The Blues have been noted for many years aB players of sparkling Rugby, and have a record for open play unrivalled in New Zealand. Just at the present moment are playing up to their usual high standard, in Bpite of tho fact that they are not at tho top of the competition ladder. Tho team suffered injuries early in the season, from which they are only now recovering, and from their recent displays it would seem that they are still a force to be reckoned with. The game between the rivals is always very keen when played in Christchurch, the local 'Var* sity having won tho last three games played here. The Maroons arc just now playing very bright, as their recent defeat of Christchurch witnesses. Their forwards are likely to dominate the play, but fast Otago backs will have a say in things. The game should be one of the brightest seen here this season. WAITAKI V. B.H.S. ANNUAL MATCHES TO-MORROW. To-morrow the annual matches betweon the Waitaki High School and the Christchurch Boys' High School first and second fifteens are to take place at Lancaster Park. Although not so old-standing as some of the other fixtures between tho various Dominion secondary schools, theso games have now been played annually for about fifteen years, and in the past have given, rise to some excellent exhibitions of the Rugby winch i® so typical of school matches. The Waitakj High School teams have been chosen, and although the Christchurch Boys' High School fifteens will not bo definitely solected until to-day, the following tentative selection has been announced for tho match between tho senior fifteens: WAITAKI HIGH SCHOOL. Full-back—lt, Dick (list lib). Three-qaartera—W. M. Shand (list 9lb), D. A. Shand (list lib), and C. Knowles (list). Five-eighths—C. Gillies (list 7lb) (captain) and R. Hunter (9st 4lb) Half-back—P. Howden (Oat 411>). Wing-foiward--H. Trencliard 111 ht 41b). Forwards—W. Lancy (list lib), B. A. Hotherington (lOst), R. Smith (12st 2lb), C. Gnulding (list 101b). O. Rodgors (l2st), R. Flower (list lib). J. Walker ilOst Gib). Emergencies—B Francis (12st lib) and E. Holt (lOst lib), forwards; H. Milner (list) and M. Hislop (lOst 6lb), backs.

CHRISTCHURCH BOYS' HlftH SCHOOL. Full/hack—W. J. A. Brittendon (list 61b). Three-quarters—N McClelland U2at 6lb), S. A. Roberts (llet), and D. A. Dawson (lOst 61b). Five-eighths—A. Cobdon (lOat) and H. E. Cook (lOst). Half-back—C. L. Saundorcock (Bst 6lb). Wing-forward—D. J. Leo (llet 41b) (captain). Forwards—R. Shillitto (list 81b), I. G. McNeill (lOot 8lb), R. W. Cross (13at Elb), 11. Gaudin (list 10lb), J. G. Rankin (12st), J. T. Thacker (list). E. G. Young (list 6lb). Emergencies—l. G. Morrison (lOst 71b) and ". Bruorton (lOst 101b). fonvarda; R. Cook (9st 10lb and W. O. Gill (Bst 9lb), backs. The match between the bccond fifteens is to be played upon the South ground at Lancaster Park prior to the senior game. Tho teams have been selected ns follows:

WAITAKI HIGH SCHOOL. Full-back—W. Borrie (lOst 01b). Three-quartore—V. Were (flat 81b), M. Hislop (lOst 61b) (captain), and H. Milner (list). Five-eighths—J. D. Collins (9st lib) and A. B. Lumsden (9flt 7lb). Half-back—J. W. Blakeley (lOst lib). V. ing-forward—l. Watt (list 2lb). forwards—A. Gilohrist (lOst lib), E. C. Holt (lOst lib), B. Francis (12et lib), K. Roul (Hat slb), A. Heckler (list), P. A. Muirhead (list 8lb). 11. Jacobs (lOst 10lb). Emergencies—F. Court (lOst 181b) and J. Robinson (Bst I2lb), forwards; E. A. Burt (Bst 131b) and R. Skinner (list), backs.

CHRISTCHURCH BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL. lull-back—B. Eathorno (9st 101b), Three-quarters—C. A. Tweedie (lOst 41b), J. Carmichaol (lOst 81b), and A. A. Jamieson (lOst 101b). Five-eighth*—W. Brooks (lost) and D. Cobden (ost 121b). Half-back—J. Perry (Bst 101b). Wing-forward—N. Bruco (list lib). Forwards—R. Klbblewhito (list li »•* N o.h\ lUt n < 1 r lst T11 , lllb )' W - Carpente. llsi ijlb) (captain), R. Duff (Ost 71b), It. K. Jamieson (9st 81b). Emergencies—W. A. Hadlee and C. W Johnson, backs; W. Hooper and R. Edwards, forwards. The Junior came la to commence at 1.15 p.m. upon the south ground at Lancaster Park, whilst the first fifteen contest is to begin at 2.45 p.m. upon the Oval, and will be preceded by tho annual match between Canterbury College and the Otago University. Mr 0. Croxier haa been appointed to referee the second fifteen match, and Mr E. A. Empson to control the senior game. CHRIST'S COLLEGE V. OTAGO B.H.S. TO-MORROW'S CONTEST. This morning the Christ's College first fifteen leave for Dunedin to play their annual match against tho Otago Boys' High School. This game Is, perhaps, the oldest of the various secondary schools' fixtures in Now Zealand, being of nearly fifty -years* standing, and, in the past, has been productive of some sparkling football. The game is to bo played at the Carishrook ground to-morrow afternoon, and, although the Christ's College team has not yet been definitoly chosen, the final selection will be made from the following seventeen players, who leave for the south by to-day's express:— Full-back—-J. J. M. Ollivier. Three-quarters—A. K. B. Williams, P. W. Shield, and J. W. Rolleston. Five-eighths—A. M. Gunn, J. W. McCracken, and G. C. C. Webb. Half-back—A. P. J. Monteath. Wing-forward—J. M. Kerr. Forwards—A. H. Harding, J. B. Ferguson (captain), B. P. Smith, B. F. Anderson, D. H. Arthur, F. M. Hiigendorf, C. G. Neville, and D. A. Buchanan.

The seventeen players above include three old "colours" fn the persons of A. M. Gunn. B. F. Anderson, and the captain, J. B. Ferguson. Three others, G. C. C. Webb, A. H. Hardin;, and J. M. Kerr, linvu already been awarded their "colours" this season. The team will bo in the charge o£ Mr J. Bar], a member of the College staff and coach of the first fifteen, whilst the headmaster of Christ's College, Rev. E. C. Crosse, is also travelling down to be present at the match.

INTER-FIRM MATCH. WIN FOR PYNE, GOULD, GUINNESS, LTD. On# of the most enjoyable inter-firm Rugby matches of the season is that between Pyne, Gould, Guinness, Ltd., and Dalgety and Co., and this year's match played at the Show Grounds yesterday afternoon was a splendid exhibition—ono of the best since the commencement of the annual series. Pyne, Gould, Guinness, Ltd., won by 6 points to 3—two tries to a try. This is the first win in three years for Pyne, Gould, Guinness. There was a large attendance of members of tho staffs _ of each firm and their friends. At half-time afternoon tea was served. The teams were: — Pyne, Gould, Guinness, Ltd. (White) —D. W. Benson, B. T. Miller, J. L. Powell, O. D. Pratt, H. R. E scott, T. Beckett, G. S. Stevens, C. V. Richie, M. O'Donell, K. R. Wallace, M. D. Acland, A. S. Jacobs, J. E. Stewart, K. D. Graham, J. Atkinson. Dalgety and Co. (Blue and Black)—Huson, Broughton, Weir, Morris, Gregg, Sabiston, Hynam, Evans, Renton, Beanehamp, Moon, Milligan, Hardie, Joseph. Dalgety's lost the advantage of the kick off immediately, and for some minutes Pyne s swarmed on their line. Stevens secured from a scrum and sent Beckett and Powell away Powell cut in, end then passed to Jacobs, who was brought down just if) time. Morris relieved a dangerous situation. Dalgety's retaliated with a snappy rearguard assault, and Gregg and Morris were clear away, but Gregg held on too long and a try was lost. Escott cleared well downfield, and Mulligan had to kick out in a ' hurry to stem a sweeping counter-attack of White forwards led by Jacobs. From a melee at half-way Joseph drove his way through and had no one in front of him when Stevens brought him down with a splendid flying tackle from behind. Pyne's had to force to save. Gregg made a solo burst a few minutes later, but Powell made no mistake with his tackle, and again Jacobs, supported by Graham and Stewart, led the Whites back. In a scramble near the side-line Joseph fell on a shoulder and dislocated it. At this stage Dalgety's were attacking strongly, but the defence of the White backs was excellent and try as they would Dalgety's could not find a gap. Beckett, Stev-

ens, and Powell were especially sound on defence. Play swung up and down the field until half-time without a score by either side.

boon after tho start of the second half Pyne's scored after a brilliant movement. Stevens secured in his own twenty-five, beat two men and passed to Beckett, to Escott, who dashed through a gap and passed to Powell. He was tackled, but passed infield and Jacobs and Stephens dribbled it on for the former to score a fine try. Escott'g kick failed. Pyne's 3, Dalgety'a 0. Pyne's were holding the upper hand for the next ten minutes, and were unlucky in missing at least another try when a forward missed the ball over the line with no one near him. Dalgoty's rallied splendidly and Kenton and Hynam shone in a dribbling rush after the White backs had fumbled and Hynam snapped up and found touch nt the corner, flag. There the packs had a stern struggle, and after four scrums Evans secured and forced his way over under a pile of the opposition. Pyne's 3. Dalgoty's 3. The White backs swung into action, and Powell shot through a gap and passed to Escott, who raced over. He missed the kick. Pyne's 6, Dalgety 3. Dalgety's made a gallant effort to equalise, but tho defence withstood the onslaught, although once when Hynam cut in and sent Hilson away Pyne's had to defend strenuously right on their own line. Just in time Dulgety's were awarded a free-kick in the corner, but Gregg's kick went outside the posts and the game ended: Pyne's 6, Dalgety's3. Mr S. Hollander was the referee. MACKENZIE SUB-UNION. A meeting of tho Mackenzie Sub-Union was held at Fairlio. Present: Messrs J. O'Connor (chairman), W. L. Bourn, F. Geaney, S. Cooper. W. Scott, and J. A. Fraser (secretary). Before commencing the ordinary business of the evening the chairman referred to, the death of Mr D. StevenßOn. ' Mr Stevenson had been a loyal supporter of the game, and his sons were valued members'' of local club 3. A vote of sympathy was passed to Mrs Stovenson and family. Mr F. Geaney, manager of the representative team which recently visited Waimate, reported that a good game had resulted, and the team had been hospitably entertained by the Waimate Sub-Union. A vote of thanks was passed to the Waimate Sub-Union for their hospitality. The sum of 15s was voted to the Mt. Messing school towards the cost of a football. Tho following games wore arranged to be played in July:—On the 19th, at Fairlie, Tengawai v. Fairlie; on tho 26th, at Fairlie, Aorangl v. Fairlie. A letter was received from the South Canterbury Rugby Union submitting dates lor the annual representative matches, Mackeniie v. South Canterbury. It was decided that the first match be played at Fairlie on Saturday, August Oth, and the return match at Timaru on Saturday, August 30tli. It waß decided that the match for the Burnett shield between the Southern ami Fairlio Clubs, be played at Fairlie onThursday, August 7th. The Geraldino Football Club wrote aiking if the Sub-Union could send a team to play a match against a Geraldine district team, at Geraldine. —The Geraldine Club to be advised that a team could be sent August 10th. It wag blbo decided to ftsli if a return match could bo played at Fairlie.

RUGBY LEAGUE.

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. The weekly meeting of the Management Committee of the Canterbury Rugby League was hold last evening, whon those present were: Messrs F. Sheahan (in the chair), L. Cox, J. McQuillan, C. Allen, 0. G. Dcrrctt, W. Rogers, and S. M. Richardson (secretary). The Otago Leaguo wrote stating that as it desired to make arrangements for the remainder of tho soason early, it would like to know as soon as poasiblo if tho promler Canterbury team intended challenging for the Gore Cup. It was agreed to challenge for the cup, and to notify Otago that it was impossible to advise the winners of tho competition until tho end of tho round., The Christchurch Domains Board acknow ledged receipt of tho League's letter making application for the use of the football ground to tho north of tho ground* occupied by the Canterbury Rugby Union adjoining the Riccarton entrance to North Hagley Park for the remainder of this season, and stated that the application had been granted. A letter was received from the Runanga Club, issuing a challenge to the holders of the Gore Cup. Its team had won the senior competition on t-he West Coast for the past two seasons, and was a good combination of young players. Tho date which would suit was August 23rd, as there were two nohool teachers In tho thirteen, and it foil in the term holidays. Mr Sheahan said the cup was held In Dunedin, and it was agreed to notify Runanga to this effect. The West Coast League extended an Invitation to the Canterbury Executive to send its representative team to that dißtnct, and asked the Canterbury League to adviao tho most suitable dato for a visit. The matter was reforred to the Finance Coramitteo. , , Addington Club was granted permission to take up a collection on tho Addington reserve next Saturday, on the occasion of the Addington-Sydonham match. At a meeting of the Junior Advisory Board, Woolston third grade and schoolboys teams word rranted permission to pliy on the west Coast on August 2nd. Advice was_ received that tho West Coast Marist Juniors, ■winnors of the competition, wouM visit Christchurch on the same dato, plajing Hornby. Saturday's Matches. Tho following is the draw for SaturdaysFirst Grade —Waimairl v. Marist, at Monica Park, at 2.45 p.m.( Mr A. Vivian), line umpires Meesm A. Wylie and R. Keller; Adaington v, Sydenham, at Jerrold street, at 3.46 p.m. (Mr E. King); Linwood v. Woolston, at Linwood Vark, at 2.45 p.m. (Mr 0. Allen); Hornby, a bye. Second Grade —Addington v. Riccarton, at Hagley Park Wost, at 2.45 p.m. (Mr T. Carroll); Marist v. Hornby, at Hornby, at 2.45 p.m. (Mr P. Kirton); Linwood, a bye. Third Grade—Temploton v. Sydenham, at Tompleton, ftt 2.45 p.m. (Mr C. Hill); Lin* wood v.' Riccarton, at Sydenham Park, at 2.45 p.m. (Mr R. A. Mackay); Hornby v. Marist A, at Innes road, at 2.45 p.m. (Mr F. Dorrixzie) ; Marist v. Woolston, at Woolston Park, at 2.45 p.m. (Mr C. Rowe). Sixth Grade—Linwood v. Riccarton, at Monica Park, at 1.30 p.m. (Mr R. Keller); St. Joseph's v. Waimairi, at St. Joseph s, at 2.45 p.m. (Mr P. Chick); Marist v. Hornby, at Hornby, at 2.45 p.m. (Mr E. Geary). Seventh Grade—Riccarton v. MarUt. at Wharenui School, at 1 I.SO p.m. (Mr A. Davis); Linwood, • bye. Schoolboys—Linwood A v. Sydenham A, at Sydenham Park, at 1.30 p.m. (Mr ; 0. McGulre) : Addington Av. Woolston, at Woolston Park, at 1.30 p.m. (Mr A. Wylio); Sydenham B v. St, Joseph's, at St. Joseph s, at 1.30 p.m. (Mr W. Young); Linwood B v Marist B, at Linwood Park, at 1.30 p.m. (Mr J. Rogers); Marist Av. Addington at Jorrold street; at 1.30 p.m. (Mr J. Condon).

the teams:— GRADE. T> \V. L. D. For. Agst. PtS. College .. 8 6 1 0 141 37 16 9 2 3 0 72 44 12 United .. 8 1 74 53 11 Waihora 9 1 2 68 45 9 Southbrldge 9 4 3 45 45 > 8 Irwell • • 8 8 3 1 O 25 88 2 Leeston .. 8 0 15 142 2 Dunsandel 9 1 SECOND GRADK t> w. Ii. D. For. Agst. Pts. College -A. 10 * 10 0 3 0 o 226 112 17 61 20 14 United .. 10 o 101 78 14 Soathbridge 11 7 3 3 5 1 65 79 9 College B 8 8 4 1 59 75 9 Rolleston 1 63 109 9 Damandel 10 4 3 4 9 9 the 81 1 65 8 Leeston .. 9 10 0 41 124 2 Walhora 1 1 64 187 I Irwell .. The following 0 are matches for next