AMERICAN TEAM MAY VISIT AUSTRALIA

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21256, 30 August 1934, Page 14

AMERICAN TEAM MAY VISIT AUSTRALIA

(UNITED PRESS ABSOCTATIO.V--BI KIJECTRIO TELBOBAi'H—CO PTBIG HT.> (Received August 30, 12.10 a.m.) SAN FRANCISCO, August 29. The Australian Press Association learns that a proposal has been made that an American team of footballers, composed of 30 of the best-known professional players in America, should go to Australia to play exhibition matches during the Melbourne centenary, and possibly play Rugby matches with Australian teams. Jack Patrick, who is Rugby coach to the Olympic Club here, and one or two other Australian and New Zealand Rugby players, will probably be engaged to coach the Americans. Australian football organisations may help to underwrite the tour. NORTH OTAGO BEATS NELSON SUPERIOR PLAY AMONG BACKS (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGBAM.) OAMARU, August 29. By good solo efforts among the backs North Otago beat the Nelson touring team here to-day by 20 points to 16. The visitors led by 8 points to 3 at the interval, but in the second spell the home rearguard made fewer mistakes and found numerous holes in the defence. Points for the visitors came mostly from the forwards, who put plenty of life into their play and showed splendid foot control in dribbling rushes, which repeatedly carried the defence. The North Otago pack, though beaten in the loose, held its own in the set scrums, the tight, and the line-outs. The leadership of McLean and R. Hippolite made them the outstanding pair of the Nelson van, the accurate kicking of the former being responsible for nearly half the side's total. Except Boyce, who revealed penetrative ability, the remainder of the visiting backs did not rise above the average. The North Otago inside backs. Calder and Mason, were always dangerous, but with faulty handling further out, the wingers, .Cameron and McKenzie, had few opportunities from concerted movements. although their pace stamped them as dangerous. Newlands, .vho played in the All Black trial, was outstanding for North Otago, and the best forward on the ground. For Nelson, R. Hippolite (2) and Ferguson scored tries, McLean converting two and kicking a penalty. North Otago's total was made up of tries by Calder (2). Dougherty, and Newlands one each, while Easton kicked two penalties and one conversion. AN EASY VICTORY TARANAKI BEATS MANAWATU August 29. ( ) Out-classing the home side in all departments, Taranaki trouced Mana- | V/.' 'i by 30 points to 15, in a represen- | tative Rugby match. The tourisls had a three-points lead at the interI val, Manawatu having held them well. I After the resumption, Taranaki ran through repeatedly, scoring with , great ixeedom. TY\e visiting, iorwavc\s ' gave a most convincing display, making the defeat more crushing than was suffered at the hands of Hawke's Bay a month ago. MATCHES FOR SATURDAY A HOCKEY CURTAIN-RAISER At Lancaster Park next Saturday there will be a double attraction in the visit of the Australian hockey and Nelson Rugby teams, and given fine weather there should be a big attendance of supporters of both games. When Australia last played Canterbury on the oval it was a very thrilling display of hockey, and the visitors this season are very keen to beat the local representatives. This game is the curtain raiser and will commence at 1.15 p.m. Added interest in the Rugby match is that it is 33 years since a Nelson team visited Christchurch, and Mr Snow, the former All Black, who is selector, has brought a youthful side i that can be relied on to play attractive Rugby. The team's display against the West Coast proved that after a game or two it would develop into a good combination. The last match on the present tour is against Marlborough in a challenge for the Seddon Shield. Max, the All Black forward, is reported to be assisting his province on Saturday, and should greatly inspire his team mates. Canterbury will have the assistance of Oliver, Manchester, and Hart, who are at the top of their form. Patrons are assured of a splendid afternoon's sport. The Nelson team, having played North Otago yesterday, will return to Christchurch this afternoon. ALTERATION TO DRAW The fourth grade A section match, Young Men's Christian Association v. Technical Old Boys, which was set down to be played at Ensor's road, on Saturday, has been transferred to Opawa Park No. 1, because the Ensor's road ground is not available. "THE PRESS" BEATS THE "CHRISTCHURCH TIMES" The annual match between teams representing the "Christchurch Times" and "The Press," was played at Hagley Park yesterday, "The Press" winning by 18 points to 11. For "The Press" C. P, Brimble (2), G. H. Jacobson, and L. A. Poison scored tries, and C. H. Williams converted three. The scorers for the "Christchurch Times" were W. F-ight a''d A. Marriott. Marriott also converted a try and Fright kicked a penalty. Mr R. Pascoe was referee. __ i i | PRESS V. POLICE The following players have been selected for the Press team to train ! for the annual Rugby football, ma'ch, i Press v. Police, to bo played on Sep-! t ember 15: — Backs—F. Barnard ("Star";, A. Marriott ("Star"), N. Phillips ("Sun"), C. H. Williams ("The Press"), N. Archer ("The Press"), A. Hill ("Times)," N. Colwill ("Star"), E. Stoneman ("The Press"), W. H. Bickley ("Sun"). Forwards—D. Burns ("Times"), R. Dawson ("Times"). A. Oliver ("The Press"), J. Perkins ("The Press"), W. Fright ("Times"), O. Walker ("The Press"), L. Morgan ("Times"), L. Poison ("The Press"), N. Chappeil ("Sun"). All players arc asked to attend ■ training practice at Hagley Park at 14.30 p.m. on Tuesday next.