FOOTBALL

Evening Star, Issue 21786, 31 July 1934, Page 13

FOOTBALL

RUGBY O.R.F.U. COMMITTEE The Management Committee of the Otago Hugby Union met last night, Mr j. Mitchell (president) in the chair. SENIOR COMPETITION. On behalf of the King Committee Mr Wootton said it was recommended that Southern and ’Varsity A play next Saturday in order to read; finality in the senior grade competition. There was considerable discussion whether the ordinary round of matches should be played on Saturday, and, if no finality were reached, arrangements could be made for the lending teams to meet later. Mr H. Harris stated that it might be possible to ararngo the Payne Trophy match on another date, even if it were a Wednesday. Southern and University A would probably meet four times - this year, that was, with the Charity Saturday match, and he thought the interest in the charity match would thus be affected very seriously. Mr D. M. Stuart said he would give notice to move that the committee rescind its previous resolution under which matches were to be played on August 18, the date of the match between Otago and Southland at Invercargill. Mr V. G. Cavanagh said he was of the opinion that the two top teams should play oh Saturday to reach finality. He thought the recommendation of the Flag Committee should be adopted. ' . . The Chairman said that Taieri thought it should have an opportunity of meeting Southern in the second 10 Mr Douglas Spudding moved that the recommendation of the Flag Committee to close the competition on Saturday be approved. Mr Harris moved as an amendment that the question of the matches to bo played next Saturday bo referred to a sub-committee to decide. • ■ The amendment was lost, and Mr Spedding’s motion was carried. CAUTIONED. The referee (Mr L. E. the Otago-Hawke’s. Bay representative match reported having cautioned G. Geddes, of the Hawke’s Bay team, for questioning his decision, and J. Hapi, of the same side, for illegal tactics.—lt was decided to send a copy of the letter to the Bay Union. The referee (Mr L. E. Macassey) in the second grade match Pirates v. Southern reported having cautioned a Southern player for illegal play. It was decided to place the players’ name on the cautioned list. SECOND GRADE A. v Mr Wootton said the Flag Committee recommended in regard to the second grade - ■ A competition that it be closed. Pirates A, 12 games, had 22 points; Kaikorai. 12 games, 1.8 points; and ’ Southern, 11 games, 17 points. Pirates would have five players with the junior representative team to play at Lawrence next Saturday, Kaikorai three, and Southern five. Mr Wootton said that,xin ordinary-circumstances, there would be only, about one more match'to be played. It was decided to close this coiupetitlim and declare Pirates, A the winners. JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVES TO LAWRENCE. It was decided that the,Otago Junior representative team to travel to Lawrence on Saturday, to play the South Tuapeka team would leave from Manse street by bus at 11 o’clock on Saturday morning. SOUTH OTAGO REQUESTS. The Secretary (Mr R. W. Culbert) of the South Otago Rugby Sub-union wrote stating that his committee asked the Otago Union to consider sending a team to Balclutha to play a South Otago team this season. As alternatives they suggested:—(l) That the Otago Union defray the cost of sending a South Otago team to Palmerston this season, and next year a Palmers-ton-team to South Otago, the match to be an annual one at alternate places; (2) that the Otago Union defray the cost,of bringing , the South Otago and Eastern Districts team to Dunedin to play a, match as a curtainraiser to some big match at Carisbrook. —lb was decided to reply pointing out the cost entailed in the tour of. the subunions’ team, and stating that the committee could not accede to the requests. SCHOOLS REPRESENTATIVE FOOTBALL. The Honorary Secretary (Mr H. D. Morgan) of the State Primary Schools Rugby Sub-committee wrote stating that his committee was quite agreeable to the weight limit of 7st 41b and to the date, August 11, as suggested by Southland, for the match to be played at Invercargill. SUB-UNIONS’ TEAM TOUR. The Manager (Mr J. M‘K. Morgan) submitted a report on the. tour of the Otago sub-unions’ team, which dedicated 'North Otago and Southland sub-unions’ team, and said the behaviour of the members was excellent. —lt was decided to write to the Southland Union and the North Otago Union thanking them for hospitality extended to the sub-unions’ team. UNIVERSITY OVAL. A letter was received from the University Students’ Association stating that the executive had approached the City Council regarding the drainage of the" University Oval, and that the matter was being gone into by the Reserves Committee of the council.—lt was stated that the Maori drains on the urea were not proving a sufecess.—ft was decided that, if it would assist the University Club, the committee would be prepared to give over the ground at once, so that the drainage work could be proceeded with.

SATURDAY’S MATCHES, First tirade,—University v. Southern, .l Oansljrooli (Mr Foaix-o); Dunedin v. .iralcs, at Taliuua No. 1 (Mr Blagioti); - Kaikorai v. University B, at university Oval No, 1 (Mr L. E. .lacassey); Alhambra v. Zmgan, at .ansbrook, at 1.3(1 (Mr J. Fletcher).; Union v. Taieri, at North Ground (Mi ■i. Briggs). Second Grade U.—Pirates v. Dun udin, at Logan Park No. 1 (Mr ItBryant); linen v. aoutnern, at Hancock- Park iSo. 1 (Mr H. J ■ Hendrick); vVest Taieri v. University, at Outran] uVir Tilley); Union, a bye. _ ' third Grade, Section 1. —Kaikorai v. High School, at Gittleuournc Park (Mr ilodander); Union v. Pirates A, at sidling i-aik uur H. Paicuski) ; Urigutoii v. Alhambra, at Brighton (Mr if. vVarwic-k); Dunedin v. ' Southern, at Bathgate No. 2 (Mr F. Henderson). Third Grade, Section 2.—Taieri v. Zingari B, at Mosgiel No. 1 (Mr 1. Sonntag); Ravensbourne v. Port Chalmers, at Ravensbourne No. 2 (Mr ilaydon); University E v. Zingarl A, at University Oval No. 2 (Mr \V. Jones) ; University F, a bye; Green Island v. Pirates B, at Green Island (Mr J. Bond). Fourth Grade.—Kaikorai v. Pirates, at Oval No. 2 (Mr Proctor); Christian Brothers’ High School v. Dunedin, at De Carle Park (Mr Moffett); M'Glashan v. Taieri, at Mosgiel No. 2 (Mr Stallard); High School B v. Port Chalmers, at Logan Park No. J (Mr Harridge); Alhambra v. Zingari, at Oppho No. 1 (Mr Lewis); Union v. High School A, at Oval No. 3 (Mr Baxter); Southern, a bye. Fifth Grade.—Christian Brothers v. Southern, at Hancock Park No, 2 (Mr Flawn); Ravensbourne v. Zingari, at Mpiltecilio No. 2 (Mr Butler); lechnical v. Alhambra, at Qpoho No. 2. (Mr Cooper); High School A, v. Green .island, at M'Glasban (Mr Peat); High School B, a bye. Lino Umpires.—Carisbrook, 1.00, Messrs Gray and Shanks; 3, Messrs Swete and Himburg. Tahuna Park; Messrs Strode and Smith. University Oval; Messrs .Slaughter and Jenkins. North Ground: Messrs Mitchell and Connor. —Eastern District Matches. — Seniors.—Palmerston v. Waikouaiti. at Palmerston (Mr Heather); Seaclitt v. Dunback, at Waikouaiti (Mr Lung"jiuniors. —St. Kevin’s v. Eastern Districts. at Palmerston, at 1.30 (Mr 01Junior Representatives v. South Tuapeka. at Lawrence (Mr E. Sheridan). SOCCER MAHAGEMEHT COMMITTEE The management of the Otago Football Association met last night, Mr A Sharp presiding over a full attendance. LINE UMPIRE “WORKED UP.” Mr P. Hull, the line umpire of the Maori Hill v. Northern match, Fas reported by the referee (Mr F. G. Smith), wroth emphatically denying that he had struck at the referee. He admitted becoming very annoyed at some of the referee’s decisions, especially when Gordon was ordered off at time. It was no wohder that he became “ wol-ked tip.” and if he hiid used bad language he was sorry for it. He hoped the committee would accept the explanation. He would do his best to keep his head in the future. Mr H, Newall; who the. referee stated had come, to his assistance, said Hall had adopted a threatening ' attitude, but struck rto blows. He intervened in the ihterests of the Maori Hill Club, which desired to preserve a good record. Mr Don Miller said the committee had received complaints that the Maori Hill supporters were likely to get over the odds in their remarks and in their endeavour to sway the attitude of the referee. . Mr Newali said it was extremely difficult to control the*spectators. The club whs doing its best. T’he club had called Hall before the committee, and the umpire was now sorry for his conduct. Tile Chairman commended Mr Newell for his action at the match. The committee decided to express strong disapproval of Hall’s conduct, but to take no further action, as the Club had already disciplined him.

SEACLIFF SUSPECTS A “SLINTER.”

“ It is to be hoped that tliis ..alteration' of playing aWay instead of home this week is not a ‘ slinter ’ on the part of the Mutch Committee to have one of the Maori Hill and Northern games played in town," wrote, Mr W. Hooper, secretary of the Seticliff Club, in advising of the difficulty he had had in persuading players to travel to Mosgiel last Saturday. "If such is the ease, i caii only say that I am afraid disappointment is staring someone in the face. If, after the round is completed, Seacliff is in the position Of being level with any other team, then, of course, we have no Option biit to play off in town.” Seacliff had had its fair share of travelling, and the players were in the difficulty that they were unable to work when they had matches in Dunedin. ■ 1 . Mr M. G. M'lnnes (chairman of the Match Committee) said that it wajl never his intention that the games should be played in Dunedin. The Secretary (Mr A. W. Sinclair) pointed out that the gate receipts at the Caledonian Ground had not paid the annual outgoings, and the financial aspect Would have to be considered When the draws were being arranged. Mr M'lnnes said the only relief seemed to be an application to the Citv Council for a reduction of the “ vicious ” charges for grounds. Mr Sharp: I think we will get a rebate. The Seacliff Club’s letter was referred to the Match Committee. MATCHES WITH SOUTHLAND, The junior selectors (Messrs N. Keach, J. C. Rigby, and J. Pattoul waited on the committee and presented a handsome cun for annual competition between Southland and Otago juniors, subscriptions having been obtained by collection. The Chairman expressed the thanks of the association for the gift. The association was fortunate in having such enthusiasts interested in junior football. Ho reported the progress of arrangements for a return match at Dunedin during August. It was decided that the selectors submit suggestions for rules governing the cup. The Referee of the second grade match, Mornington v. H. 5.0.8., wrote that no dressing shed was provided for the players at the Unity ground last Saturday, the players having to dress in the open.—lt was decided to refer the letter to the Mornington Club. The lloslyn-Waknri Club protested against having to piny on the Gardens Ground on Saturday. , IE the club's ground at Ellis Park was not suitable for senior matches, they desired, to play on a more centrally-situated ground.—The letter was received. ° The same club also drew attention to a mistake in the second grade table.—

The matter was referred to the Match Committee. SATURDAY’S MATCHES. First Division. —Roslyn-Wakari v. Old Boys, at Oval No. 3 (Mr F. G. Smith) ; Mornington v; Northern, at Gardens (Mr W. P. Smith): Seacliff v. Maori Hill, at Seacliff (Mr A. Riacb); Mosgiel v. Technical Old Boys, at Caledonian (Mr H. T.' Knight). Second Division A.—Leith A v. Technical Old Boys, at Oval No, 1 (Mr W. Woodcock); Roslyn-Wakari v. Northern, at Ellis Park (Mr A. Paterson); Tramways v. Y.M.C.A., at Oval No. 3 (Mr A. Cameron). , Second Division B.—Old Boys v. Leith B, at Logan Park No. 1 (Mr W. Dyson),; Mornington v. Caversham, at Oval No. 1, at 1.30 (Mr 11. Lindsay); Maori Hill v. Port, at Prospect Park (Mr F. Clark). Third Division.—Boys’ Brigade v, Caversham, at Logan Park No. 2 (Mr W. Wallace); Old Boys v. Northern, at Caledonian, at 1.45 (Mr A. _Harbor ne) ; Celtic v. Roslyn-Wakari, at Robin Hood (Mr D. H. Harneiss); Mornington v. Fairfield, at Fairfield (Rev. J. Ferry); Y.M.C.A. v. Technical Old Boys, at Unity (Mr I. Fraser). Fourth Division.—Technical Old Boys v. High School, at Oval No. 2, at 2 (Mr W. Fraser); Boys’ Brigade v. Y.M.C.A., at Logan Park No. 2, at 1.45 (Mr .W. Wallace) ; Maori Hill B v. Mosgiel, at Mosgiel (Mr A. Stevens); Northern v. Caversham, at Oval No. 3, at 1.45 (Mr J. Divers) ; Maori Hill, a bye.- . Fifth Division. —Technical High School A v. High School 11., at Littlebourne (Mr J. Mackle); Technical High School B v. Y.M.C.A., at Unity, at 1.45 (Mr Thomas); High School 111., a bye. Sixth Division A.—Technical High School C v. Mosgiel, at Logan Park No. 1, at 1.45 (Mr H. Miller) ; Mornington Av. High School. V.,’at Llttlebourne. at 1.45 (Mr J. Mackle); High School IV. v. Y.M.C.A., at Oval No. 2, at 1 p.m, (Mr C. Murplfy); Technical High School D v. Northern, at Gardens, at 1.45 (Mr V. Connolly). Sixth Division B.—Technical High School E v. Port, at Prospect Park, at 1.45 (Mr F. Clark): Roslyn-Wakari v. Mornington B. at Ellis Park, at 1.45 (Mr A. Paterson): High School VI. v. VIII., at Robin Hood, at 1.45 (Mr D. H. Harneiss); High School VII., a bye. PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ GAMES. The folloAving is the draw for to-mor-row : i A Grade.—Anderson’s Bay v. Arthur Street, at Caledonian (Mr Morwopd). 81. Grade.—Mornington v. Walton, at Oval No. 2 (Mr Hurborno). 811, Grade.—Caversham v. Mornington B, at Unity (Mr Woodcock); Tainui v. Wakari B ? at Oval (Mr Mor/is). The following is the draw for Saturday : A Grade.—Albany Street A v. High Street, at Oval (Mr Janies); Albany Street B v Kaikorai, at Oval (Mr Harborne). 811. Grade.—Kaikorai B v. Albany Street B, at Logan Park (Mr Hector). RUGBY LEAGUE EXECUTIVE MEETING A meeting of the .executive of the Otago Rugby League whs held last evening, tlie president (Mr W. Holloway) presiding. A discussion took place regarding the North v. South Island match, and it was decided to write to tho New Zealand Council submitting the names of several players whom the selector considered to be worthy of representative honours. It was also decided to suggest that the three South Island selectors should meet before the final choice of a team was made, A letter was received from the secretary of the Inangahua Rugby League Sub-centre (Reefton) stating that the centre desired to send an Inangahua representative team to Dunedin before tile season closed to play a match against an Otago team. The Otago executive was asked it it approved of such a visit, and if so what financial assistance could bo offered in the way of a guarantee.—Tho opinion was expressed that the visit would involve the Otago League in unjustified expense, and it was decided to reply that tho executive could not avail itself of tile offer of a visit. Tho following is the draw for Saturday (Maxwell Cup competition) : Pacific v. Athletic, at 1.30 (Mr W. Watts); City v. Christian Brothers (Mr A. Eckhoff).