FOOTBALL

Evening Star, Issue 15538, 7 July 1914, Page 3

FOOTBALL

RUGBY.

0.8. F.U. The weekly meeting of the OtR.F.U. Committee *>as held last evenjng, and attended by Messrs Harris (president). Miscall, Sinclair, Stuart Priest, Whiter Morgan, Low. Brown, Cavanagh, Nelson, Sandcs, Wilson, Dunne, and Dr Evans. The Secretary of the Southland Lmion wrote that with reference to the suggested date for the Otago match (July 29) he had to advise that that day would nojt be suitable, and he suggested August 5 as the most suitable date. R-e a match in Dunedin, as their Northern tour was a «ne this year, their players would be unable to obtain the necessary leave to j.'av this match. The suggested date for the’ game to be played it: Invercargill was approved.

’ll w.;a decided to ask the University senior team to journey to Oarcaru to meet •Jin* North Otago representative team on either July 16 or July 23, the Otago Union to bear the expense. Mr F. Foster, referee in the senior rwi.-ch I ":V rs ;TV -v. TV,rt Chalmers-, who ordered A. W. Wilson, of the latter team, off the field for rough play, appeared before the committee, and explained that there was a loose rush. A ’Varsity man and Wilson were on the ground. Wilson got his opponent by the hack of the neck and thrust his head down viciously on three occasions. Ho agreed that it was a dean game.—Wilson wrote apologising for Ids non-attendance, as he had to go to work. He said that it came as a great surprise to him to be ordered off. There was just a rough scramble, with two players lying across his legs, while the player he was supposed to have pushed was lying alongside. As his (the writer’s) legs were twisted, he tried to pull himself clear of the heap by putting his hand on. the player's shoulder and neck. When be put his weight on to drag himself clear bis opponent’s head bent, and then he (the writer! was ordered off. It was a tine, clean game. If the committee wanted him to appear, he could attend any night after Wednesday.—Mr Wilson said that the reported player was one of the cleanest players in Port Chalmers.—Mr Dunne moved —“ That Wilson’s name he placed on the caution list.” (Mr Low seconded. Mr Priest moved as an amendment—“ That Wils on be disqualified fur one playing Saturday.” Mr Stuart, seconded the amendment, which was carried by 7 votes to six. Mr G. G. Denniston, secretary of the Pirates Football Club, wrote as follows : " Pirates v. Alhambra Second : Twenty minutes after tbo commencement of the above match, played on Saturday last, it was discovered by a member of the Pirates

Huh that the Alhambra were playing with 16 men. The game was stopped temporarily, and one of the Alhambra players left the field, when the match was resumed. Considering that the Pirates team are in a fairly good position in the compe tition. I have been instructed to ask your committee for a ruling on tho question.”— It wag stated that the game ended in a draw. It was decided to inform the Pirates Club that, according to the rules, the onus rested on the opposing side to see that only 15 players took pari in a game.

—Saturday's Games.— The following gj tho draw for Saturday's first grade matches : Zin gari-Richmond v. University, at Carisbrook : Southern v. Dunedin, at Tahnna- No. 1 : Pirates v. TTnion, at North I Iround: Alhambra v. Port Chalmers, at Ravensbourne; Kaikorai, a bve.

UNION v. REFEREES’ ASSOCIATION. Tilt’ friction between the referees and the Wellington Rugby Union has reached an acute stage, the Referees’ Association having issued an ultimatum to the; union that unless their requests were conceded i hey would refuse to act in further matches. .The union's committee have refused to accede to the demands, and as a result a notice to old players, supporters, and 3'eferees has been advertised by the Rugby Union inviting those willing to assist to communicate with the officer's of the union. It is understood that some members of the Referees’ Association are not in favor <>f going on strike, and that these will ■continue to act under the union.

X.S. WALKS V. NEW ZKAI. AMD. In the opening match against the All Tracks at Sydney on Saturday the State w;!I be represented in the forward division "y \V. Watson, C. Prentice, H. George, K. Fahey. C. Wallace. J. Duffy, F. Thompeon. and il. Baker. The average weight yf the forwards is 15.3. The names.of the hacks appeared in our last issue.

ASSOCIATION.

O.F.A. Th* executive, of the Otago Football Association met last night, there be in" p-.cicnt -Messrs A. M'Kutohon (chairmanh < 'amoron, J. Connor, Cocking. Jno. Haig, Pae. Duncan, Wilson, Dancov. Martin, Went an; Beebv, .Sinclair. Gordon, and Jas ii..;..

Mr Wilson moved—“ That in ;dl catsts ot players being reported the inquiries should be held In committee. - ’ His reason v as that- the publication of the names of

movers and seconders of motions and tho carnes of those who spoke for or against morions was sometimeis hurtful to the speakers. Mr West on seconded the. motion pro ••nna.

Mr Cameron said he “strongly objected c the limelight being shut ofl ” from the icings or the association. He dial not wish to see Lis name in print, but lie believed that it was in the best interests of the and that, it was due to the players and public that full reports should be published.

The Chairman said it would bo a bad tiling if the motion were carried. Past experience had proved the unwisdom of holding inquiries, in committee. The Frees gave fair and accurate reports, and it was in the interest of the sport that inquiries should be reported in full.

In reply, .Mr Wilson said he was not afraid to take his share of responsibility at the meetings, but lie objected to sit on incodrios if the names of speakers were to be singled out in the Press. The motion was lost by 9 votes to 2. When the inquiry in re Campbell was adied on (Mr Wilson asked permission to .elite, and left the room, the Chairman remarking that he considered it. was a member's duly to remain and adjudicate in connection with inquiries.

With reference to tho attitude of A. Carr.plxdl in convection with a suspended man /Balias) playing lor a Wednesday team (A. and T. Digits), C. Aitchison, of Inglis’s Chib, wrote giving evidence to .-how that Campbell was in no way responsible for Dallas playing for Inglis’sCampbell attended and stated that in response to an inquiry from Aiteheson he had recommended a player named Martin. He had gone out to the match to see Martin play, arriving about 20 minutes late. He had seen Dallas on tho field, and had called Aitchison’s attention to the fact that Dallas* was a suspended player. When Mr Mash had come to him (Campbell) and asked whether “Martin” was Dallas, Campbell’s friend had replied: That’e Jock Martin, of Glasgow.” Mr Mash had been mistaken in blaming him (Campbell) for that remark. Martin had promised to play for Ingiiss. but he understood he had changed his mind and played for Tramways.—-In reply to a question by Campbell, Mr John Haig said that at half-time Campbell had informed him of the identity of Dallas. Mr Haig asked Campbell whether he was with Dallas just before tip match. Campbell replied that he had not seen Dallas since the previous Saturday. Mr Haig said he was at the gats at tho Caledonian Ground when Campbell came along in company with Dallas, Aitchison and another person. Aitchison ha-1 come into the ground, and Campbell. Dallas, ayd the other jterson had gon into tno hotel. Gamfbeli ■ I m afraid you’re making a mistake. Campbell having retired, Mr Cocking said there w s more evidence to be brought oat than had come to light. He moved—“'That tV inquiry -e adjourned until Monday, and that >lr Cook, secretary of the KcslynWakari Club, and Aitchison (of A. and T Icglu) he asked to attend at the meeting to gi-e evidence, Campbell also to attend arid to call any evidence he visit to yrfßetrt,”

Ck Dallas -wrote asking to be furnished with the name of the person who had laid against him the charge of using bad language to the secretary of Inglis’s Club at the Wednesday match referred to above. He also desired to know the number of the rule that gave an association the power to suspend a player for life for “playing in a match (governed by another association! while, under suspension.”—-Resolved that the request hr the name bo referred to the Wednesday Association, the latter portion of the letter being merely “received.”

The Secretary reported that a substitute referee, G. S, Crimp, had to be secured for the fourth grade match High School Old Bovs B v. Green Island. It was understood a player had been ordered of, but no report had been received.—Resolved that the referee be asked for a report. It was reported that referees had failed to turn up for the fourth grade matches (Maori Hill v. Mornington B and RoslynWakart v. Mornington A.—Referred to the Referees’ Association.

With respect to the proposed trial match on July 27, in preparation for the Brown Shield challenge against Canterbury, the selectors submitted the names of 22 players as follows, with the intimation that the selected teams would be named ory July 20 ;—Monaghan, Hark ness, Bamage, Evans, MTvor, Hickey, Wakelin, C. Campbell, Fraser (Mornington), Rae, Shadwell, Dryden (Northern), Simm, R. Liddle, G. Campbell, G. Richardson, John Rarity. Race, A. W. Alloo, Timlin, Fudge, Donaldson. Hey. The secretary was instructed to write asking the players to advise promptly as to whether they would, be able to take part in the trial. It was decided to play the match O.F.A. Executive v. Referees’ ’ Association at the Caledonian Ground in conjunction with the trial match. (Mr D. Anderson was appointed sole selector of the O.F.A. team.

—Saturday’s Draw.— The following is the draw for Sal-ur-clav's first grade matches:—Kaitaugata v. Mornington A, at the Caledonian Ground, 1.45 p.irn. ; Green Island v. High School, at. Culling Park; Mornington B v. (Maori Hill, at the clear; Ravensbourn© v. Christian Brothers, at the Gardens; Northern v. Roslyn-Wakari, at tire Caledonian Ground, 5.15 p.m.