FOOTBALL.

Evening Star, Issue 14636, 4 August 1911, Page 6

FOOTBALL.

NORTHERN UNION. WELLINGTON. August 4. The Wellington Football League representatives were accorded a reception by the Auckland League at noon to-day. The president of the Auckland League extended the visiters a hearty welcome. Ho said the ground problem was worrying many of tho clubs, but. Jie fslt sure that before long the New Zealand League would be in a position to Jielp smaller clubs in the matter. Mr Perrett, manager of the Wellington team, speaking on the subject of professionalism, said the members of the team had each contributed £6 towards the cost of the trip. They had no guarantee to get it back, and there was little prospect of the money being refunded for some time to come. TO-MORROW'S RUGBY. The match South Island country teams v. Otago will bo played on the Caledonian Ground to-morrow. The visitors reached Dunedin this afternoon. Little attention need be paid to the decisive win of Canterbury yesterday, as this was the first engagement of the country team, and they would bo wanting in combination. Mr J. Duncan will be referee. THE SOUTHLAND TEAM. Tho following Southland representatives, have been chosen to meet the South Island Minor Unions' combination at liwercargill on Wednesday next : —Backs —A. Martin, A. Smith, C. Gimn, C. Robertson (Winton), P. Edmondson, C. M'Lennan, J. Forde (Waikiwi); forwards —E. Biggar, J. Ridland, C. Sutherland, H. Knight (Winton), T. Muir (Taringatura). C: Miles, A. Mitchell, Patterson. ASSOCIATION. At Culling Park to-morrow RoslynWakari and Mornington try conclusions. Both, teams play attractive football. The game in tho first round resulted in a draw, so it is anticipated that a. keen and exciting struggle will ensue. A win to Mornington means a big step towards cup honors, and as their team is the strongest they have placed on the field they are confident of success. Rcelyn-Wakari are deter mined to maintain their 3 points lead. Tho match should be worth witnessing.