FOOTBALL

Grey River Argus, 21 October 1915, Page 6

FOOTBALL

•+» : — VETERANS' S MATCH. FORM AT A GLANt'K. A full muster of veteran footballers was' held at the Star Club Gymnasium last night, when details in connection with, the arranged match with Hokitika v. Veterans, on 23rd inst., were considered. The following were "finally to do battle for the Northern team: — Full back, .t. God all ; three-quarters, G. lVrofU, J). McKay (t-aptain), W. Blair;' five-eighths, H. James and M. J. Phillips; half, H. Brown; pack, T. Furlong, J. Walton, C. Sexton, N. Kcttelty, G. Morrison, B. Blake, I. Lord; wing, F. Sealiner. Reserves. — Ist line — T. Magee, .T. .Stewart, R. Phillips; 2nd line, Warrior OTlyjin, W. Claughesy, Ted I'erkins, Fred Kilgour, Ted Wickes, Geo. Moss, and Ned Sheedy; Red Cross Brigade — Ernie Smith and Staff; Medical Corps — Dr. Jim and Bill: Lemon Carriers — Harry Kitchingham, Harry Harley, Harry Bignell and Tim Davis. (To also act in capacity of "dope" administers.) •- Sports correspondent for outside papers, Geo. Ferens of Oamaru; coach, Rabby Thompson, Railway; Chief barrackers, Bob Cullen and Geo. Millar; Photographic Artist, James Ring; Referee, Bill Flynn; Umpires, Alf. Ashton and A. A.- Adams. VICTORIA PARK, SATURDAY. VETERANS FOOTBALL MATCH .; AND FANCY DRESS. RAILWAY v. FOUNDRY. On Saturday the Old Veterans Football Match wiljL be held in Victoria Park, and it is anticipated that a grand afternoon's enjoyment will be in store for the spectators. The different teams are confident of success and have been training between Greymouth and the Brewery every morning, ifc being found the hilly country en route was conducive to increase of lung expansion and leg muscle. The distance to the brewery being a fair hop, it ought to be a criterion they will be very lit and able to do battle royal on Saturday. Also on Saturday the Fancy Dress Football Match between the Railway and Foundry will be a sight worth witnessing, both being confident of success. The following ultimatum has been issued by the Foundry. The To Railway Workshops Brigade. Having had" our forces mobilised wh.cn your ultimatum tunic, we decided to go donkey deep into the conflict, and are prepared to defend the Northern end of Victoria Park to the last man and the last trouser button, even if we have to lose the redoubtable Salt Bush Bill, champion pic melon eater of Houstralasia as well as Haymerica. Our brigade consists of: — Marvellous Bill, Boiler Hcrby, Lanky Meates, Long Joe, Ro*udy Allic, Alex Butts, Happy Jack Bag, Arty Charlo, Long I Tom, Saun ofi" Arthur, Lazy Jack, Garabaldi Joseph, Ostery Jim, Salt Busii Bill, Wormy Jim, Harthy, Gustivadove, Brooxer Dick, "VVinkey Willie, Brindle Kil, Wispering Tim, Bunny Les, Jaley Jack,' Forgey Bull, Canadian Charlie, Bombago Bill, Grundy Grey, Steelboiie John, Armagh Din, Fishy Joe, Fantail Joe, Stupid Bris, Keystone M,ac, Fairy Harchy, Wowser Bob, Rugged Bill, Hald'ay Jack, Glutton George, Bunderberg Bill, Appley Saundy, Dandy Grant, Lobstry Street, Herieo George, Hawkey Charlie, Pigeon Fred. The Drapers have kindly consented to close from 2 till 4 p.m., and it is confidently expected the other business people will also follow suit.