RUGBY FOOTBALL

Press, Volume LXXV, Issue 22802, 30 August 1939, Page 7

RUGBY FOOTBALL

PERFORMANCES ON / TOUR CANTERBURY TEAM PRAISED REPORT TO UNION Although the Canterbury representative Rugby team lost two of its three matches on the recent North Island tour, the ,sid«f played particularly well, and withT'just a little luck might have come out with a much better record, the manager (Mr A. I. (Cottrell) reported to the management committee of the Canterbury. Rugby Union last evening. '"The Hawke’s Bay team played fine football, the forwards, in particular, ■ being most impressive,” said Mr CottrelL “I am full of praise for our own team, who did not at any time let up on a hard task. Considering the members were new to each other, and taking into consideration the hardness of the ground and the rather different interpretation of the rules, together with the powerful # combination opposing them, they have every reason to be pleased with their performance. "Although the Auckland game was played in fine weather, it had rained heavily in the morning, making the already very sodden Eden Park into an absolute quagmire, which .was made , evgn worse by the fact that two cur-Sfsn-raisers had been played on it. The Play of our forwards in this game showed that they had learnt much from the Hawke’s Bay game and subsequent training, and was of the very highest standard. The defence of the whole team, especially during that grim last half-hour, was grand.”. Mr Cottrell said that the Wellington match was splendid—fast and attrac-t-ve, and full of incident. “Our team, although beaten for the ball in the second half, played finely. Our backs, in particular, were dangerous on every occasion they moved into action. The forwards, however, showed some signs of long travelling and three hard games against three major • unions in one week. "Commenting on the tour as a whole, I would say it was memorable. The players welded themselves into a com- • plete team, who held their own worthily with every team they met, and I am convinced with one or two small alterations will do credit to Canterbury during : the rest of the season. They learnt many, lessons from the teams they played against.” The president (Mr J. K. Moloney) . aald the manager was to be congratulated. especially on making it clear that ■ football came first in the business of ■ the tour; , "Mr Cottrell is to be congratulated on his management of the team,” said ■ Mp'R. J. G. Collins, who travelled with the side. “The team was Keen,'yoimg, and anxious to learn, and Mr Cottrell .certainly gave them the opportunity.” \ '• 'Mr.Cottrell was appointed manager >.. of the team for the match against Southland- on Saturday,

ST ■ TEAM

FIFTEEN TO OPPOSE SOUTHLAND SATURDAY’S MATCH The Canterbury team to play Southland at Lancaster Park on Saturday has been chosen by the sole selector to the Canterbury Rugby Union (Mr V. Craw) as follows: Full-back: G. T, Nolan (Old Boys). Three-quarters: J. S. Cartwright (University), A. G. Hunter (University), R. E- Roberts (Southern). Five-eighths: W. Burgess (Sunnyside), F. Allen (Linwood). Half-back: J. J. McAuliffe (University), captain. Forwards: Back-ranker, W. A. Hearn (Old Boys). . Middle-row: D. Herman (Technical), C. W. Williams (University), B. Chandler (Sunnyside), G. S. Walter (University) :■ Front row: P. K. Rhind (Christchurch), J. Rainey IHurunui), N. <5. McPhail (Old Boys). Emergencies: Backs, J. Ballantyne (Christchurch), B. Mahoney (Athletic). A. L PH is (University). Forwards: D. Hayles \ (Technical). T. C. Knowles (Athletic). S. Campbell (EUesmere). The team is. in personnel but not in positions, the same as thatwhichbeat Auckland on the recent North Island tour. In-that game Hearn was in the middle of the front row of the scrum, and McPhail was the back-ranker. SATURDAY’S GAMES REPRESENTATIVE MATCH AND UNIVERSITY FIXTURE The Canterbury v. Southland presentative match at Lancaster 'iext Satnrdav will be preceded, as a curiam rjfiser by the final of the under seven stone ’ competition between Merivale and Aranui. The annual match between can terburv and Victoria University Colleges wfilbe played 1 early on the west ground at Lancaster Park. The draw is as Park Representative Match— Lancaster Park oval, 2.4S p.m. (touch judges. Messrs A. J. Mason and A. Smale; referee. Mr E. A. E Thfrd Grade. A Section—West Old Boys v. Christchurch, No. 11 North Park (Mr C. R. McCallum); Merivale v. Athletic, Lancaster Park south, 1.30 p m (Mr R. K. Gibbons); Albion •v. Lyttelton. No. 23 South Park (Mr J. Jacobs); Hillsborough v. Beckenham. Hillsborough Domain (Mr G Le Brun); Southern v. Linwood. No. 13 North Park (Mr W. A. Christiansen): High School Old Boys, a bye. , Fourth Grade—Merivale B v. Technical. St. Albans Park No. 1 (Mr L. A. Keys); University v.- Merivale A, No. 12 North Park (Rev. E. A. Osmers); Linwood v. Kaiapoi. Kaiapoi (Mr D. F. Johnson): Albion v. Christchurch, No. 14 North Park (Mr A. E. Woodsford): Training College v. High School Old Boys, Old Boys win by default. , . , Fifth Grade—Linwood v. Aranui, Linwood Park (Mr A. T. F. Stokes): Southern v. Albion, Sydenham Park (Mr M. K. Campbell); New Brighton win by default; Richmond v. Lyttelton. Lyttelton (Mr D. Jarvis); Sumner v. Merivale, No. 35 South Park (Mr A McP, Murray). Under 18—High School Old Boys v. Christchurch, No, 29 South Park (Mr M. E. Law): Technical v. Southern, Ensor’s road (Mr A. E. Rogers): Linwood v. Kaiapoi; St. James’ Park (Mr F. R. Wilsop); Beckenham v. Merivale; No. 21 South Park (Mr C. E. Timms). • Under 7 stone—Linwood v. Albion A, Linwood Park, 1.30 p.m. (Mr R. Morris); Merivale A v. Aranui. Lancaster Park Oval, 1.30 p.m. (Mr C. P. Harris) ; Richmond-v. Technical, Ricbmnod Park, 1.30 p.m. (Mr H. T. Coulter): Southern win by default; Spnnyside v. Albion B, No. 33 South Park, 1.30 p.m. (Mr J. Armstrong); Merivale B v. Beckenham. No. 36 South Park, • 1.30 p.m. (Mr H. J, Finlaysonj. 1

TRAMWAY TEAMS* TOURNAMENT

CHRISTCHURCH BEATEN BY, WELLINGTON ANNUAL MATCHES FOR KOHN SHIELD DUNEDIN, August 29. Spectators at the Caledonian Grounds today were treated to two closely-fought matches when the New Zealand tramways Rugby tournament for the Kohn Shield was commenced. This Is the twenty-ninth occasion that the tournament has been held, and considerable interest was displayed in the fixture. The weather was fine but cold, and the ground somewhat heavy. In the early match Wellington beat Christchurch by 9 points to 8 In a game in which the advantage of the wind played a big part. In the second match Dunedin established an early lead of six points, and it was not until the last minute of the game that Auckland, the holder of the shield, went ahead by scoring a spectacular try which was converted. The final score was Auckland 8, Dunedin 6. The tournament will be concluded on Thursday when Auckland and Wellington will play oft for the shield. Dunedin and Christchurch will provide the curtainraiser. COMPETITION CLOSED The B section of the third grade competition was declared closed by the management committee of the Canterbury Rugby Union last evening, The section was won by University, with Air Force runner-up. , DULLER NOMINEES FOR TRIALS (FBKSS ASSOCIATION TELXGEAir.) WESTPORT, August 29. The following are the Duller Rugby Union's nominations for the South Island team and AH Black trials:—A. Dunn (fullback), W. Weenlnk (wing three-quarter), j. Alexander (five-eighth), G. Ma£on and C. Robertson (forwards). ASSOCIATION CODE CHATHAM CUP FINAL WESTERN V. WATERSIDE The Dominion final of the Chatham Cup competition will'be played at the Basin Reserve. Wellington, on Saturday,- when Western, of Canterbury, representing the South Island, will meet Waterside, of Wellington, representing the North Island. . The Chatham Cup was presented by the officers and men of H.M.S. Chatham in 1922 as a trophy for competition by club sides, played on a knock-out basis. Every season the finalists of both Islands meet on the Basin Reserve in Wellington. The contests are so keen that no teajn has won the cup for two years In succession. Since 1922 North Island teams have won 12 of the 15 Dominion finals. Both the teams engaged on Saturday have excellent records. Waterside won the Chatham Cup last year when, they defeated Mosglel, of Otago. Waterside have a very strong eleven again this year, and are at present leading -in the Wellington championship competition. Western won the Dominion final against Hospital, of Wellington, in 1936. with a team much inferior to their present one. Only four of that eleven will be in Saturday’s team. Given a dry ground everything favours Western bringing the trophy back to the South Island, .

MOSGIEL PROTEST DISMISSED

RECENT CHATHAM CUP MATCH The protest of the Mosgiel Club, which alleged that it hat} been disallowed a goal in the recent South Island final of the Association football competition for the Chatham Cup against the Western Club (Christchurch), has been dismissed, according to advice received by the management committee of the Canterbury Football Association last night from the New Zealand Council. The president, Mr J. E. Jones, presided at the meeting. A copy of the report sent by the referee of the match, Mr L. E. Doherty, to the New Zealand Council was read to the meeting. In his report, the referee said that when Skinner, of Mosgiel, shot at goal, he (the referee) was within two yards of him and had a close and uninterrupted view of the kick. He was most emphatic that at no time was the ball in the net. and it was impossible for the ball to travel under the net. The allegation that he had reversed his decision was also • incorrect. He* immediately blew Ms whistle and awarded a goal kick wtiich was taken without delay. No appeal was made to him by Skinner against his decision., Mr H. Moore said he was surprised that a protest had been made on a question of fact. It was well known that the referee’s decision on fact was final. Mr F. T. H. Bell considered that the Mosgiel Club should have notified the Canterbury Association also about its protest. ■ , A comment that the decision of the council was the only one that could have been given was made by Mr A. G. F. Robs. In view of several representative fixtures In the near future, it was agreed to close all the grade competitions after next Saturday. The action of the secretary, Mr R. B. Bunt, in advising the Technical Old Boys’ Club that E. Clark and A. Scott, two registered junior A grade players, could not be regraded as junior B players, was confirmed. It was agreed to congratulate Mr S. Doree, a member of the Canterbury Foot-, ball Referees’ Association, on his appointment as referee of the Chatham Cup final between the Western Club and the Watersiders’ Club, Wellington, at Wellington on Saturday. The West Coast Association wrote asking if September 9 would be suitable for the Dewar Cup match at Christchurch, and September 16 for the Peter Dawson Cup match at Greymouth: It was agreed to accept the dates. The former match will be played as a curtain-raiser to the English Cup final. Draw for Saturday The following draw for Saturday was approved. Matches, unless otherwise stated, will commence at 2.45 p.m. Referees’ names are in parenthesis:— Knock-out Competition Senior and senior reserve semi-final (English Cup)— Technical A v. Thistle A, English Park (Mr H. Moore). The other semi-final. Western v. Nomads B, will be played before September 9. / Junior, final ■ (Humphreys Cup)— Thistle v. Technical B, Ensor’s road No. 1 (Mr R. C. Neville). Third Grade, final (Watson Cup)— Nomads v. Marist, English, Park, 1 pan. (Mr W. Kelly). v „ Fourth Grade, final (White Cup)— Nomads v. Technical, Hagley Park No. 1 (Mr L. Doherty). Fifth Grade, final (Sevlcke Jones Cup)— Hornby v. Technical A, Spreydon No. 2 (Mr G. Cox). Sixth Grade, second round replay (Ramsay Cup)— Celtic v. Western, Hagley Park No. 4, 1.13 p.m. (Mr C. Hamilton). Seventh Grade, second round (Prlddis Cup)— Thistle v. Celtic. Spreydon No. 1. 1.15 p.m. (Mr N. Bilcliffe). Other games will be played as follows: — Senior —Nomads v. St Albans, Malvern, Park (Mr A. Pritchard); Rangers (senior) v. Technical (senior reserve), friendly game, Llnwood. Senior Reserve—Air Force v. Rangers, Wigram, 2.30 p.m. (Mr L. Williams); Thistle v. Celtic, Spreydon No. 1 (Mr IDorrie); Nomads v. Technical, Richmond (Mr C. Sweeney). . , Junior—Marist v. Western. Hagley Park No. 2. Third Grade (friendly game)— Celtic v. t ThigJie, Haglgy Park Np. 3, , , t Sj-yf 'll., t**-

Fourth Grade (friendly game)—Marist v. Lin wood, Lin wood. Fifth Grade —Thistle v. Technical B, Ensor's road No. 1, 1.15 p.m. (Mr W. Mann). Sixth Grade—St. Albans v. Hornby. Spreydon No. 2, 1.15 p.m. (Mr C. Worters); Technical v. Rangers (friendly game), Ensor’s road No. 2. 1.15 p.m. Seventh Grade—Linwuod v. St. Albans, Malvern Park, 1.15 p.m. (Mr A. Porter): Hornby v. Technical. Hagley Park No.' 1, 1.15 p.m. (Mr G. Colville); Marist B v. Nomads, Hagley . Park No. 2. 1.15 p.m. (Mr C. Keys); Rangers v. Marist A, Linwood, 1.15 p.m. (Mr L. Lennon). Firms’ Match—Drayton Jones v. Ballantyne’s, Hagley Park No. 4. ENGLISH RESULTS fmrtTXD PBESS ASSOCIATION—COPTEIGHT.) LONDON. August 28. British Association football matches resulted:— First Division Everton 2, Aston Villa 1. Blackpool 2, Brentford 1. Bolton Wanderers 2. Stoke City 1. Second Division Coventry City 3, West Bromwich Albion 3. Plymouth Albion 2, Millwall 0. Sheffield Wednesday 3, Barnsley 1. West Ham United 2. Fulham 1. Third Division Southern Section Exeter City 2. Northampton Town 1. Northern Section Halifax Town 2. Oldham Athletic 0. Darlington 2. Lincoln City 0. Rotherham United 2, York City 1. Accrington 2, Barrow 1.