FOOTBALL.

Evening Star, Issue 12769, 23 March 1906, Page 5

FOOTBALL.

. WAIcARI ASSOCIATION CLUB. annual report ol the above dub says jhe success of the teams was certainly dub In the consistent training which was enthusiastically indulged in. The first eleven played twelve mutches, won nine, and lost three, and had the honor of winning ihe charity banner. The same team were unfortunate in, losing the championship, being' beaten by the Kaitangata, with whom they had to play twice. The second eleven played twelve matches, won four, and lost eight. The third eleven played twelve matches, won seven-, drpw one, and lost four. The club were represented in the Now Zealand team, which toured ZSTewi South Wales, by Messrs H. Morrison and F. Ussher, who proved themselves worthy of their positions. A team sent to Christchurch also included representatives from Wakari in Messrs J. M’Nish and M. Gilroy. As an'i encouragement to the third grade players, Mr H. Morrison presented a modal for the best all-ronnd player in this eleven, it being won by J. Cvens. Air R. -V. Farquharson, the Rhodes scholar, of whom the club feel very proud, was one of tlicir senior members, having joined the ranks last season. The dub were unfortunate in losing the services of Air G. M'MlUan through his leaving Dunedin, and realise that they have lost one who has done a great deal of work not only for the club but for Association in general. The chib have a credit balance of £3 11s. The thanks of the club are due to the Referees’ Club, the AVakuri ATdimteere for the use of the hall, and the Kaikorai School Committee (who willingly allowed ns the use of Ihe training room). Practice matches to-morrow :—Southern, al Tahnna Park; Alhambra, on the reclaimed ground at Pelichet Bay ; Dunedin, at Tahuna Park; Ist Battalion O.R.V. Football Club, on the reclaimed ground at the foot of Frederick street: Battalion Association Football Club, at Montecilio.