FOOTBALL

Evening Star, Issue 19022, 18 August 1925, Page 4

FOOTBALL

RUGBY. O.R.F.U, COMMITTEE. The weekly meeting of tlio Managomont Committeo of the O.R.F.U. was hold last night, Dr W. Evans (president) in tho chair. It was decided to send twenty-one players on the northern tour of the Otago team. Messrs He (Tern an and MTiaren were appointed as managers of the team. It was decided to ask Mr E. V. Fairbairn to accept tho position of manager of the Pirates team travelling to Christchurch tq play Old Roys for the Payne Shield on August 29. Mr Donald Stuart was appointed to act as the representative or the O.R.F.U. with tho Pirates team. CHARITIES ASSISTED. The Secretary reported that the gate takings for the charity match on Saturday last amounted to £290 12s 7d, and the expenses to £23 11s 9d, leaving £207 Os lOd for distribution among the various charities. It was decided to allocate two-tenths (£53 8s lOd) of tho charity day takings to the Salvation Army, and onc-tenth (£2G 14s) to each of the Anglican Social Service, Presbyterian Social Service, Central Mission, Men’s Mission, St. Vincent Do Paul, Patients and Prisoners’ Aid Society, Free Kindergarten Association, and St. John’s Ambulance. Mr G. Bishop wrote forwarding a cheque for £4 9s Id, receipts from tho sale of tho official guide.—Mr Bishop to bo thanked. SCHOOLS’ REPRESENTATIVE TEAM. Mr A. W. AIIoo wrote stating that Mr J. Duncan and ho had selected the following primary school boys to represent Otago in the tournament at Timuru :—Trcvntlian, Doig, Ravemvood, Richards, Knox, Niven (Macandrew Road), Gilroy, Henderson, Moloney (Arthur Street), Webber, Wa-tkins (High Street), West (Forbnry), Boalo (Albany Street), Kirkpatrick (St. Clair),' Homer (Kaikorai), Davis (North-east Valley), Pitchers (Musselburgh), Tracey (Christian Brothers), and Familton (Oamarn). Brother Doonau, Ihe letter stated, was on holidays and unable to take part in the final selection. Mr A. W. A lion was appointed conch io the team, of which Mr D. Waddell was appointed manager last week. REFEREES. The following referees have been nominated by the Otago Referees’ Association for one to be selected by the Southland Union to control the OtagoSonthland game; —Messrs A. J. Haul), R. Torrance, J. Sutherland, G. M'Kcnzio, A. Eckhold, G. Mansion, and Rev. W. B. Scott.

Mr Stuart suggested that Mr 1). Cahill, of Cromwell, be added to the list. Mr Cahill, lie said, had given a splendid exhibition of refereeing at a match the selectors witnessed in Central. It was decided to forward Mr Cahill’s name to the Appointment Board, with the request that it bo added to the list. REP. MATCHES. The snh-committeo set up to go into ihc various matches to be played by Otago teams next month submittedJdio following programme September 5, v. Canterbury; v. South Otago, at Balclutha. September 12, a. third grade team v. South Otago juniors, at Balclutha; Otago junior representative team v. Eastern Districts, at Dunback; Otago v. North Otago, at Oamaru. September 20. Otago v. South Canterbury, at Tiuinru. JUNIOR FINALS. It was decided to play tho second trrado final between Training College and Port Chalmers as a curtain-raiser to the Otago-Southland match on SatTho question of playing the final of the third grade competition on September 5 was left in the hands of tho Hag Committee. HO3P IT A CITY FORGOTTEN. As the result of remarks made by Dr Harrison and Mr Harlow, who severely criticised the Otago selectors and tho union lor alleged lack of intoiost in country I’ootbull Jit a social held m Alexandra at tho conclusion ot the match between West Olago-luapeka and Vincent County, tho following motion, brought forward by Mr 11. Hams, was carried unanimously ; —• “ That this committee regrets that two members ot the Vincent bub-union should have forgotten the canons ot hospitality in their attitude towards tho members of the Selection Committee while the guests of the sub-union, ibis committee feels sure that the attitude adopted by the two gentlemen concerned was not approved by tho othoi members of tho sub-union. NEW SOUTH WALES TEAM. “East and nippy!’’ These arc tho words with which Mr Harold Baker (manager of the Now South Wales Rimhy football team) described the team which arrived at Wellington yesterday from Sydney by tho Maungamu. All were reported lit *iud well, and the statement that E. N. Greatorex, the big forward who toured New Zealand in 1923 was suffering from tho effects or an injured thumb was denied. Quito a number of the players .are new to Now Zealanders. In tho backs E. Reid, A. E. Toby, C. Morrissey, D. G. Doran King, J- P- Muliugan, and H Snell are making their first trip, and in tho forwards H. F. Woods, K. Tarleton, C. Shaw, D. G. leliord, B. Judd, W. A. Rigney, W. M. Laycock, H. Bryant, and J. lord are also coming to the dominion for the first time. Tho players known in this country are A. J. A. Powers, N. Smith, 0. 0. Crossman, R. H. Foote, T. Lawton (vice-captain), G. George, if. . Meagher, J. G. Blackwood, 1. S. Smith, L. A. Palmer, and E. N. Greatorex. The manager (Harold Baker) is a brother of tho famous Snowy Baker, juui has been prominently associated with several branches of athletics in Australia. Ho has represented New South Wales at football and Australia at swimming, and has also won distinction at boxing. . Mr Baker is an able lootball coach, and is of the opinion that the nippiness of the team would more than make np for the lack of weight. Tho inside backs are heavy, and one of the fiveeighths (T. Lawton) has played for Oxford and London, as well as New South Wales and Queensland. Four of the plavers are from tho country, and Mr Baker was pleased to say that tho Rugbv game was extending there. Ho is confident will give every side they meet a good game.

PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ MATCH. On Fridav last the Albany Street School football team, under the charge of Mr Melville, and accompanied by Messrs Gray and Rawhnson, journeyed to Balclutha to play a return match with the Balclutha hoys. The team was welcomed by tho mayor (Mr White), the chairman of the School Committee (Mr Woods), and a representative of the Rugby Union (Mr MacNamara), tho school brass hand (under Mr A. Wood), and tho rector and the staff of the school. On Saturday. morning Mr Watt had provided six motor cars to convey tho party to Kaka Point. The match was played in the afternoon before a large attendance, and was won by Balclutha by 9 points to 0.

KAIKORAI CLUB’S SMOKO. The Kaikorai Football Club neld its annual smoke concert on Saturday evening in tho Wakari Hall. There was an attendance of over 100 members and visitors. The following toasts v.oio honored:—“The King,” “0.R.1'.U.,” “Kaikorai Football Club,” “Sister Clubs,” and “Referees’ Association.” An orchestra, under tho baton of Mr James Paterson, contributed towaids the success of the function, and sijcctious were contributed by Messrs A. Snell, R. Knight, J. Borli-s, S. Jeffs, P. Ramagc, J. Paterson. Mr W. Hargreaves acted as accompanist. SATURDAY’S JUNIOR MATCHES. Fifth Grade.—Port Chalmers v. Southern, at Oval No. 3, at 1.30 (Mr A. Flenry); Pirates v. Zingari, Bathgate Park, 1.30 (Mr W. Rowland); Alhambra v. High School, Alhambra by default; Dunedin v. Union, Dunedin by default. Sixth Grade.—Southern v. Dunedin, Alexandra Park, at 1.30 (Mr It. Pindorl; Port Chalmers v. Green Island,' Oval No. 2, at 1.30 (Mr J. Hayes) ; High School A v. Alhambra, Montecillo, at 1.30 (Mr R. J. Smith) ; Pirates v. Kaikorai, Oval No, 1, at 1.30 (Mr G. R. Ha nan); Zingari A v. Zinmiri B, Zingari A by delimit; Southern B v. High School B, Southern B by default. RUGBY LEAGUE. EXECUTIVE MEETING. The weekly meeting of tho executive of tho Otago Rugby League was held last evening, Mr Rice presiding. It was reported that the names of the two trial teams to meet on Saturday with a view to the selection of the Otago representative side would bo available the next day. The ordinary competition games will be resumed on August 29. Written endorsement of the acceptance of the Otago Rugby League’s lease of the Caledonian Ground was received from tho Caledonian Society. Tho Secretary of tho Now Zealand League wrote acknowledging tho receipt of advices concerning tho Otago League's success with regard to the tender for tho Caledonian Ground. Tho letter added :—“ Of course, we are all pleased to hear that yon have got tho ground, and feel certain that with this at your command the Otago League will go ahead by leaps and bounds.” Complimentary reference to the Otago League on its acquirement of tho Caledonian Ground was made by the Canterbury Longue, which advised that, though October 3 was a little late for tli© annual game between Otago and Canterbury in Dunedin, the fact that the date mentioned would bo to the iidvantngo of the Otago League was accepted. Mr Watt handed to the executive the Arthur Ellis Cup, for animal competition by senior teams in Dunedin. It was decided that the presentation of the cup be made at a special function. The secretary was instructed to ascertain from Canterbury the conditions governing the competition for tho Thacker Shield, now played lor by South Island teams. Headquarters reported that the New Zealand team now in Australia would moot a special Auckland team on its return. Mr Scddon referred to a regrettable incident which occurred on Saturday, when three players left the field just on lime, allegedly as a protest against ill© referee’s ruling. He thought this was a very serious matter. The chairman said that there was no written report from tho referee, who had appeared personally. It was decided that, in accordance with the rules, a yeport must be submitted in writing, and tho players notified to appear before the Judicial Committee.

GROUNDS FOR IMPORTANT GAMES. It was reported that provision had to be made for games at Dunedin against Auckland on September 5 and Queensland on September 20. Tho Secretary reported that the Rugby Union’s lease of the Caledonian Ground did not expire until September 30. When advised that the League’s tender had been accepted from that date for five years arrangements were entered into with the Caledonian Society to negotiate with tho Rugby Union on a courtesy basis for tho cancellation of the lease for September at a stated sum, or, ill the alternative, a, percentage of the gates for any matches —one intorprovineiai and one intercolonial. Ho much regretted having to advise that although the Rugby Union was not receiving any revenue from the ground in September, it refused to entertain any proposal on the League's behalf. The secretary of tho A. and P. Association was also approached, and he. stated that under the lease to the Rugby Union tho Tahuna ground could not be let to any other society controlling lootball without tho permission of the Otago Rugby Union. Tho Chairman stated that in view of the fact that there would bo some doubt about matches being permitted on Forhury Park after September, and in view of the Queensland match set down for September 26, it _ was considered that the most advisable course was to apply to tho St. Kitda Borough Council for the use of Culling Park for these occasions. Members expressed strong disapproval of tho fact that two of tho leading grounds of the city should be closed up during September, when their use by the League would bo a good advertisement for tho city all over the dominion. Another speaker said the League had no need to worry, as it was only a repetition on a small scale of what occurred last year. It was at least a consolation to know that neither of the visiting teams on this occasion hailed from tho Homeland. Tho public was tho best judge of the Rugby Union’s generosity. The meeting decided to concentrate its efforts upon Culling Park, and, if possible, arrange some special scheme lor seating accommodation. SOCCER. MEETING OF EXECUTIVE. The president of tho executive of tho Otago Football Association (Mr H. J. Duncan) occupied the chair at the weekly meeting held last evening. Tho Secretary of the Now Zealand Football Council advised that the trophy presented by the English Football Association had arrived. The council was considering the question of using tho trophy for competition among the major associations and relegating the Brown Shield for competition among the minor associations.—lt was decided to endorse these recommendations. Tho Council further wrote that in connection with the Chatham Cup semifinal recently played at Christchurch between Seaclifr and Nomads the Canterbury Association had reported that the gate receipts amounted to £27 Bs. The amount cine to the Seacliff Club was approximately £l2. Two of tho members questioned the amount of tho gate receipts, and it was decided to write to the New Zealand Football Association in regard to the matter. The Secretary of tho Oamaru Rangers Club wrote stating that the Oamaru hoys wore greatly disappointed that the Otago school representative team could not break its journey on its return from the north at Oamaru to plav a match. It was explained that the" concession tickets granted by tho Railway Department were for one week only, and that if the team broke its journey at Oamaru it would cost a further 8s per head.—-It was deckled to communicate with the Hon. C. E. Statham, M.P.., asking him to assist in tho matter. The Northern (second grade) team was granted permission to play Oamaru Rangers at Oamaru on August 22. The Rev. \V. P. Rankin wrote suggesting that an Empire tournament he held during the Exhibition.—Received. It was decided that Mr Rankin be thanked for his suggestion, which would be favorably, considered.

SATURDAY’S MATCHES. First Grade.—A division: Seaclilf v. Old Boys, at Culling Bark; Northern v. Kaitangafca, at Kaitangaia. B divisiou: Technical Old Boys v. Mornington, at Oval 3; Maori iiill v. at Clear; Southern, a bye. Second Grade. —Old Boys B v. Y.M.C.A., at Oval 2; Ravensbourne v. Mornington, at Ravensbourne; Old Boys A v. Southern, at Culling Park; Technical Old Boys v. Maori Hill, at Oval 1; Northern, a bye. Third Grade. Ravensbourne v. Maori Hill, at Clear; Post and Telegraph v. Old Boys, at Littlebonrnc; Mosgiel v. Mornington, at Mornington; Northern A v. Northern B, at Gardens; Pride of Leith v. Technical Old Boys, at Oval 2; Y.M.C.A., a bye. Fourth Grade. —Technical Old Boys y. Port Convent, at Montecillo; Southern v. Northern A, at Oval 3; Northern B v. Maori Hill, at Gardens; High School A v. B (to be played later) ; Mornington v. Ravensbourne, at Mornington; Old Boys v. Y.M.C.A., at Littlebourne. FiftTi Grade. —High School C v. Technical College A (to be played later); Y.M.C.A. Rovers v. Mornington, at Robin Hood; Ravensbourne v. Y.M.C.A. Swifts, at Oval 1; High School B v. Technical College B (to_ be played later); Port v. Normal, at Robin Hood; High School A, a bye. PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ TOURNEY. The first dominion primary schools’ Association football tourney was opened at Wellington yesterday in lino weather. Auckland, Manawatu, Waikato, South Auckland, Canterbury, Otago, and Wellington representatives took part. The tourney will be continued till Friday. Yesterday’s results: Canterbury 5, Wellington B 1; Wellington A 3, Otago 0.