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TO-MORROW’S FOOTBALL

may The match University B v. Southern, \o be played at Cansorciok to-morrow afternoon, is expected to provide a fast, open game. The ’Varsity B have been snowing excellent form so lar this season, and have put up some lino games. The Southern have also a clever, young team, and show improvement each Saturday. They throw the bail about in good style, so that the public should see a spectacular game. As a curtain-raiser, the third grade match High School v. University will be played. At Tahuna Park Pirates will meet Alhambra. The Pirates will have their full strength in the field, while the Alhambra are a much improved side. On the. No. 2 ground the Union will meet Zingari. At Bishopscourt Kaikorai and Dunedin meet. Patrons ore advised that admission to Carisbrook will now be by the turnstiles, and are therefore requested to come prepared with the correct money, and thus save time. Afternoon tea and beef tea can be obtained at the booth underneath the grand stand at , RUGBY LEAGUE The Rugby League competitions will advance another stage, when two first grade matches will be at the Caledonian Grounds, while Kaikorai will travel to Kaitangata to meet the local team. The fixtures will conclude the first round of the senior grade competitions, while the second grade will commence the second round. _ In Lie first'match at the Gale. Christian Brothers will meet Pacific. The latter side has made wonderful progress m the game, and their efforts to beat Christian Brothers will be watched with interest. On the other hand, Christian Brother are developing into a very fast and elusive pack, who delight in playing the ball. The two leading teams in the competition, City and Athletic, will meet at 3 o’clock, and football patrons can be assured ot a thrilling and exciting game ot Rugby League. Mr C. Snow will referee the latter match and Mr S. Atkinson the former. The junior grade teams will meet on Chisholm Park and the Oval. The box plan facilities are at Jacobs s, and the stand tea rooms will open at 1.30. SOCCER Rarely do patrons of the Association code have the opportunity of witnessing two first grade games on the one ground. However, the O.F.A. is staging two fixtures. Commencing at 1.30, Kaitangata wall meet Old Boys. The miners are in possession of an exceldent combination, and, being in particularly good form, their game with Old Boys, always noted for fast, clover football, should be well worth witnessing. Following this match. Technical Old Boys and Southern will try conclusions, and this should result in an excellent contest. Both teams are in fine fettle and showing considerable improvement, and the battle for the cup points will compensate all visitors to Culling Park. During the week the O.F.A. has supplied seating accommodation for 300 people. _ The hill rivals. Mornington and Maori Hill, will meet on the former’s ground, while Mosgiel and Y.M.C.A. will play at the Oval.

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Evening Star, Issue 19273, 11 June 1926, Page 7

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TO-MORROW’S FOOTBALL Evening Star, Issue 19273, 11 June 1926, Page 7

TO-MORROW’S FOOTBALL Evening Star, Issue 19273, 11 June 1926, Page 7