FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20037, 19 September 1930, Page 14

FOOTBALL.

BRITISH TEAM. COMMENTS IN HOME PAPERS. (litOU OVK CKV COB2S3POSBECT.) LONDON, August 23. Not a great deal of comment is to be found in English newspapers regarding, the unpleasantness caused by Mr E. MeKenzie's remarks upon tup British Rugby team. '' The chairman of the committee,'' remarks the "Yorkshire Post," "will, it is hoped, feel sorry he spoke. Even if thero was justice in his charge, a social gathering was the last place at which it should be made; there were other and better means of having the subject ventilated. From what I knowiof Mr James Baxter, the manager of the England team, I am certain that anything improper in the team's play would be strongly discountenanced. The wingforward in the New Zealand game is the real obstructionist, as we have seen during each of their visits to this country, but even in this case it is claimed that the part of a detached wing-for-ward is within the laws of the game. That may be so, but it is not in keeping'with its spirit." "Truth" also refers to the incident in its leading columns. "We have not been giving much attention to the doings of our Rugby team in New Zealand," says the writer of the paragraph. "Despite serious injuries at half-back they have done better than was expected. They are not likely to forget the lesson in after-dinner speaking given by Mr MeKenzie, chairman of the selection committee, at a dinner after the last Test match. Aarvold, the old Durham boy and Cambridge captain, had paid a graceful tribute to the All Blacks. In reply this chairman showed what a set of rapscallions had been playing. They were guilty of deliberate obstruction, shepherding, and tackling by holding their opponents' jerseys. Naughty boys to tear the native shirts! "Mr Porter, the New Zealand skipper, relieved the stony silence with which the speech was received by saying he wished such a sporting team could have drawn the mateh. Mr Hollander, who has refereed the four Tests, says any obstructing or shepherding was inadvertent. It is bound to occur in any match. Mr McKenzie should have a seat in the Scottish Union. f fie. would be welcomed there." international Board's Boles, A correspondent writing from New Zealand to the "Observer" says that an important feature of the British visit is the fact that New Zealand has abandoned the amended rules of play, which have been in operation in the Dominion for some years past, and is now playing under the International Board's rules. Another point which Mr Baxter insisted on, and to which New Zealand agreed, is that tho teams must stay on the field at half-time. The usual New Zealand practice is for the teams to spend the interval in the dressing-rooms. Similarly no replacements aro allowed after half-time. New Zealand has shown a ready willingness to fall in with the wishes of the British manager, and the tour has been a most harmonious one."

TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW. I4NWOOD CLUB. Junior 111. r. Merivale, No. 25 North Park, 3.80 p.m.—O. Brown, P. Allsopp, J. Crisp, S. Barker, S. Moore, P. Oowpar, F. Hunter, A. Iggo, W. Blood, T. Blood, K Boyoe, L. Booth, O. Mansfield, h. Donovan, M. O. Laws, L. Brooks, J. Maoer, L. Smith, W. PHee, W, Anderson, V. Pattrick. President's ni. t. Kelapoi, Lancaster Park, 145 p.m.—T. Hobson, D. Webb, 0. Caesar, J. Wood, A. Bdverds, N. Prlaat, B. Parka, H. Knott, 0. William*. E. Quested, J. Monk, Xi. Strong, I». Hawker, O. Sulliran, G. Broadhunt, A. Bunting, W. Prinslp, 0. Gimblett. t. Marshland, at Ko. 34 Llnwood ground, North Park, 2.80 p.m.—o. Olaxton, T. Wylie, N. Barr, R. Kd"»rde, G. Jones, V. Prime, 'O. Kirk, H. Wilson, D. Bobb, J. Bart, R. Burrows, D. Btribllng, J. Leech, L. Williame, R. GimblettTß. Price, P. Movrlsaey, D. Hooper, C. Williams, A. Cox, 8. Whiteford. The oader-ege social waa hold in the Club Booms, Bedford row, last craning, and was • success ia artry way. Orar a hundred boys attended, together with many perenta and old members. During the evening musieal item* «<*• firen by Messrs 3. Davies, Cowan, J. Howdan, and F. Brownie, and competition winners at tho Grand Theatre. Mrs Price accompanied at the plana. The usual toeste were honoured. The president of tha eluk. Mr P. D. KaiteTan, pmented tha following trophies : President's lll.—Spatial prises presented by Messrs J. Tnrpin and 0. Hearn: T. Hobeon and It. Strong. Under 17 team—Back, H. Hobson: forward (lira Price's special prize), T. Blood. Under 16 team—Back, N. Aabby; forward (Mr W. Shaw's prise), 0. Da»eapori. Schoolboys under Sat 71b team—Backs, G. Leeee, G. Howell; forwards, 0. dray, C. MeePherson. Schoolboys tinder 7st team—Back, A. Day; forwards, W. Jeefrer, J. Bell. OLD BOYS' CLUB. Juaior 11. ▼. Teshalcal 0.8., No. 29 North park—Parsons, Wilson, Pratt, MeKenzie, Henry, McOonnal, Berry, Bates, Freeborn, Husband, Stanley, Campbell, Phipps, Pdlaoa. Junior 111. t. Richmond, No. 23 North Park—Benson, Wealtena, McDonald. Mar* riott, HePheil, Dyer, Brewer, Myhre, Smith, Koberts, Norrio, Lowry, Lightfoot, puhcan, Baker, Clarke. CHRISTCHURCH CLUB. The match, Junior 111. v. New Brighton, has been won by default. _____ *. BROMLEY CLUB. President's 11. v. Aranul, at Woolston Park, at 2.80 p.m.—J. Haley, W. Marshall, G. Dryden, G. Steele, B. Downie, A. Black, K. Beaumont', W. Truscott, S. Bourner, H. Anthony, R. Steele, W, Melhuish, D. McHerg, 8. Thomson, T- Smith, I>. Connor, J. Melhuish, and W. Smith. Under 17 v. Richmond—This match is off, but players are requested to attend Woolston Park just the sume. PAPANUI CLUB. Papanuj v.' T. Watson'a team, St. James' Park, 2.45 p.m.-—A. Fantiiam, F. ItOea,. W. Warren, H. Tullatt, Jd>rrin (2), A. Srtrth, I'. Warren, A. Makineon, H. Sleeman, H. MoDonald (2), T. Dooley, K. Hobday, J. Clark, T. Grose, T. P«ake, J, Donaldson. T Wateon'a team v. Papanttf Club, St. James' • Park, 3.43 p.m.—B. Thomas, J I'oarce. L Dunnage, A. Smith, E. Cobden, G. Holmee, T. Pearco, T. Watson, W. Ttfftnei, T, Burke, B. Clark. J. "Williamson, w. Bt-ggs, L. WraV, J. Polaon, Baraford. Referee, Mr E. Mayes. BEATH'3 V. HAY'S, LTD. The first annual match betvsen teams representing the above firms will be played to-tnorow at 2.45 p.m.. No. 27 North Hagley Park. The following team will represent Beath's: —H, Shirley (captain), Burns, Beauvair, Shields, Howmon, Btakeley, Porgia, Westmrth, Vincent, Stanley. Read, Williams, Marshall, Duncan, Hunter, McCarthy. SOUTH ISLAND MAORI TEAM. The South Island Maori Rugby team to meet Canterbury at Lancaster Park on Saturday will be as follows: Pull-back—P. Hurla. Three-quarters—H. Phillips, W. Reed, D. Talnul. ' Fire-eighths—R. Bell (captain), K, Ronata. Half-back—L. Wright. Wiqt-forward—M. McDonaldHoekerg—R. K!liso,n, M. Maru. ' Lock—J. Manikara. Supperte—<J. Purdue, Tom Robinson. Back row—T. Manning, W. Hopa. limergenoiea—GrecneU, Tiui.

ARANUI CLUB. v. Bromley, at Woolston Park, at 2.30 p.m. —V. Aker, H. Lee, J. Duncan, C. Jones, G. Worsfold, 8. Levery, J. Parsons, W. Smith, H. Squired, J. Inkster, J. Denham, A. Gobbe, D. Jarvis, R. Beveridge, H. Williams, R. Fleets, R. Stokes, R. Russell, J. Oarson, T. Reberts, C. Thoinns. RUGBY LEAGUE. REPRESENTATIVE TEAM. The following players hate been selected to represent Canterbury against West Coast, at Greymouth, on September 28th. Any members unable to travel must notify the secretary before noon on Saturday:— Full-baott—W. Palamountain (Hornby). Three-quarters—M. Davis (Sydenham), R. Falgar. (Addington), F. Lynskey (Waimairi). Five-eighths—J. Howison (Hornby), 6. Falgar (Addjngton). Half-back—o. Woods (Hornby). Ward (Addington), W. le Warns (Sydenham), 55. Consedine (Marist), W. Bogera (Liriwood), F. Flanagan (Addington), S. Minards (Hornby). ilejerves—G. Drayton (Marist), T. McKendry (Marist). TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW. WAIMAIRI CLUB. Senior v. Hornby, at Papanul Domain, at 2.45 p.m.—C. Smith, E. O'Malley, C. J. Holland, H. Spencer, J. Woodham, F. Lynskey, B, Novell, W. Lennie, A. K. Downing, p. Crdwe, R. Meyers, W. W. Turner, J. Lynskey, F. Jackson. RICCARTON CLUB. Seventh Grade v. Llmrcod (final), I.SO p.m., Monica Park—A. Cox, J. Dunn, C. Gray, L. Amos, F. Blackburn, R. Thompson, R. Terry, K. Marriott, J. Hampton, J. Lalng, C. Richards, G. White, p. McQuillan, I. Black, A. Smith, W. Green, B. White, h. Davis, R. Ashby, K. Cox. Hate you anything to sell—Do you wish to buy? If so, a small advertisement in the „ classified section of Tub Pkbss will be all you need. 12 words* 1», three insertions' 2s 6d. —6