FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20647, 9 September 1932, Page 14

FOOTBALL.

RUGBY UNION.

RANFURLY SHIELD. DULLER V. CANTERBURY. Great interest is being taken in tomorrow's Ranfurly Shield game at Lancaster Park, when Canterbury will bo called upon to withstand the fifth challenge of the season, this time- tho game being against Buller. The visitors arc a strong side, whose loeord for tho last three years has been most brilliant. They have not been beaten during that time, having won twenty games. Tho visitors' pack is reputed to bo an outstanding one. In McNoight, Goodull, Dolierty, and Gilsenan, tlioy have four particularly iino forwards, while tho others are not, far / behind them. In their ccntro backs they have a fine set, comprising Loder, Higgins, Holder, and Graham. .Those who have watched Buller in. action this year testify that they are a brilliant side, playing a fine type of football, not generally associated with minor union football, and it is likely that thoy will be on their game tor 'morrow. A curtain-raiser between Sydenham, tho champion team, and the senior B reps, will bo played on tho Oval. Derry's Band will bo in attendance at Lancaster Park. The Canterbury team will bo as follows :—■ A. W. Roberta > W. Brown C. J. Oliver G. F. Hart G. D. Tnhes R. Hazlohurst A. N. Boutcroy J. E. Manchester R. K. King G. W. Thompson G. J. Howell C. H. Perkins A. Bowes \V. Pease A. I. Cpttrell Tho Buller team will be chosen from tho following:— A'. Graham J. Hill C. Jones E. Holder W. Greer (One to be omitted.) W. Higgins D. S. Loder A. Reid X. Lamont (One to bo omitted.) \\. McNeight J. Stewart V. Goodall S. Lowther L. Dohcrty G. Jack R. Gilsenan G. Orman J. Caldwell (One to be omitted.)

ALL BLACK'S DEATH. EVIDENCE AT THE ENQUIRY. _____ [THE PBESB Special Ssrrice.l AUCKLAND, September 8. The adjourned inquest into the death of the AH Black Rugby footballer, Bertram Pitt Palmer, aged 30 years, following his collapse during a game the previous afternoon, was concluded to-day. A vordict of accidental death as a result of himnnicrliago of the brain received during the match was returned. Dr. Gilmour, pathologist at the Auckland Hospital, said there was a bruise one inch in diameter on scalp, but it was not visible on the surface. The bruise was not sutliciently heavy to cause a fracture of the skull. Death was due to hsem--morago following an injury. A witness of the game in which Palmer was injured, Dr. "Watson, said that Palmer was fit at half-time. In tho second spell Palmer collapsed within 30 yaruß of witness, who immediately saw that lie' was in a critical condition. Palmer was a vigorous player who was constantly receiving head knocks. When Palmer was being carried from tho playing area prior to his removal to ■ the' hospital, witness expressed tho opinion that ho was probably suffering from li.vmorrag?. Thomas H. C. Caughcy, a New Z'eaInTid Rugby representative and a member of tho University team which was playing Ot.ihuhu, Palmer's team, .said that immediately after tho second spell commenced Palmer followed up a kick by one of It is side. Witness did not see him tackle N. C. Jenkiu, a member of the University fifteen. Witness remarked that tho game was played in tho best spirit possible and there was not one rough incident. He added a tribute to the sportsmanship of Palmer.

Referee's Version. The referee of tho match, Mr J. G. C. Wales, said that Palmer collapsed soon after the second half opened. Arnold, an Otnhuhn player, kicked the ball and Palmer, following up, collided with Jenkin as he was nhout to pass the ball to another back. Tho collision was not n violent one and as proof of this -Tonkin, n, liglrtcr man than Palmer, was not hurt. Palmer gavo witness 'the. impression that ho was endeavouring, to avoid the University player and perhaps in checking himself he collided, jerking his head back in such a- manner as to rupture the blood vestels in the skull. He did not nppenr to strike his head on Jenkin, and the ground was too soft to have caused t|ic injury. "The game was the most sporting I have ever refcreefl," witness said. Tho Coroner commented that Palmer had suffered n. bruise nlthough there was no outward sign of it, / "Bert Palmer had a wonderful influence on young players, and they fill looked up to him," said witness, ""Perhaps ho hod more influence in inspiring clean play than any other forward 1 in Auckland. He was always extraordinarily fit. In all his career he had required attention on the football field only on one occasion before." An Ordir/ary Tackle. Norman Charles Jenkin, civil engineer, said Otahuhu attempted to kick a goal. He fielded the hull and ran forward to 'commence a passing nipli,throwing the ball to Caughcy. Almosc as ho passed the ball .be was tackled but'Jie did not see who had .tackled •him until ho rose from the ground.""lt Was an ordinary tackle," said witness. "Tho game was clean and there was no sign of rough play.'' The Coroner: Did Palmer strike you with his head? Witness; He may have, bub 1 did not notice it at all. Tn returning his verdict, the Coroner commented thnt the accident was most unfortunate. Palmer appeared to have been a particularly valued nhiycr. UNWOOD CLUB. Following urd the tenuis for to-morrow: Third Grade (A Section) v. Sumner, Lancaster Park South, 1.15 p.m.—R. R. Ejjan, H. E. young, J. Grenfeli, H. B. Schou, E. E. Grenfell, C. S. Smith, S. Parka. JT. McNaughton, C. P. Williams, C. CJ. Williams, L. Strong. J. Jones, T. Blood, D. Hooper, G. Broadhurat, L. M. Chinnery, H. J. Revell, G. Harper. • Schoolboys v. Sydenham, Lancaster Park Oval, noon—N. Du?gan, N. Dunbar, M. Kidd, C. Williamson, A. James, W. Reed. •A. Anderson, M. Williams, R. Bowden, IS. Warren, M. Carson, 'A. Day,/!!. Jones, L. Scott, A. R*>e-ves. .I. Kerr, A. James, A. Hewitt, L. Hewitt, R. Blacklock.

BROMLEY CLUB. Following is the team for to-morrow:— Second Grade v. Sydenham, at Bromley Park, at 2.30 p.m.—H. Escott, R. Chaston, G. Drydcn, D. Connor, W. McHarg, B. Penrose, R. Downio, A. Black, R. Peters, A. Kcnnett, K. Beaumont, J. Penrose, J. Wild, H. Purohas. RICHMOND CLUB. Tho following will play Loburn, at Loburn Domain, to-morrow at 2.46 p.m. (bus leaves Richmond Park at 1.80 p.m.)—W. Seymour (captain), R. Hyde, R. Cresswell, 0. McLoisb, H. Rule, M. Gobbe, A. Stephens, C. Rawlingg, E. Appleyard, J, Clarkson, H. Pocock, H. Johns, I. McLcish, F. Sanders. Emergencies: S. Bymonds, G. West, J. Byrne, B, llooro, M. Robertson. ENGLISH LEAGUE. OFFER TO SULLIVAN. (CSITZD PRESS ASSOCIATION—BI ELECTBIO v TELEGKAPH— COPYBIQHT.) LONDON, September 7. Tbf Wigan Club is inviting J. Sullivan (captain of the English League team on tour) to become player-manager when he returns from Australia. ENGLISH MATCHES. (UXiTEP PRESS ASSOCIATION—Bf ELBCTKIO : TELIGIUPH—OOPYBICJHT.) September 7. Results of Northern Rugby Union matches were as follows: Salford 12, Bramley 0, ' ■ • Broughton 10. Hull-Kingston Rovers' 4. Wklneg 17, "Wigan Higlineld 14. ' ASSOCIATION. WELLINGTON V. CANTERBURY. The Gunti'ibury Selection Committee lias chosen a very strong representative side to meet Wellington at English Park to-morrow. The loam is a balanced ono and is served well by young enthusiastic players as well as a sprinkling of seasoned men. Canter- ' bury have been moderately buccessful in representative games this year, and tho' coining big event will give locul patrons an opportunity of witnessing 'the btar players of tho two centro*. Wellington have selected vary fine combination, which includes McVr<an, a goalkeeper who is reputed to bo ono bf the best in the Dominion, and Barion, an- outside-right, who was responsible for throe goals in'the final of the Chatham Ci,f> in Wellington last Saturday. Given good conditions a, faff and exciting game can bo expected, with Canterbury -goinfif all out to avenge tho many defeats inflicted by Wellington. MATCHES IN BRITAIN. (U.NlTfcn PRESS ASSOCIATION -[iY ELECTRIC TELECSRApit— C JPVHIOHT.) LONDON, September 7. ltes-ults of Association football matches.— FIRST DIVISION. Birmingham 3, Manchester City 0. .-. Chelsea 4, Portsmouth 4. Liverpool 2, Sheffield United 2. Sunderland-], Aaton Villa 1. SECOND DIVISION. Bradford City 5, West Ha.n United f. Manchester United 1, Charlton 1. THIRD DIVISION. CSouthern Section.) Aldei-rihot- 2. Queen's Park 0. Bournemouth .'?, Cardiff 2. L Crystal Palace 2, Brighton Rover* 1. PinVlo] Rovers .1, Southend 1. Exeter S, Northampton 1. ' Rending ?, Watford n. Torquay 0. Bristol City '). (Nortliern Section.) Gateshead ". Darlington H. Hartlepool United ], Halifax 1. Wrexham 8, Hull I. ■ SCOTTISH LEAGUE. {Second Division.) Albion Rovers 3, Dunfermline 0.