SOCCER FOOTBALL.

Grey River Argus, 22 June 1927, Page 3

SOCCER FOOTBALL.

CANADIAN’S TRIBUTE TO WEST COAST GOALIE (Per Press Assn.) WELLINGTON. June 21 D. Turner and D. Graham, two members of the Canadian Soccer team, have returned to Wellington temporarily disabled. The former twisted his ankle at Greymouth, and Graham was injured in the match at Nelson. Both will i|idergo medical treatment here, which it is hoped will enable them to rejoin their side for the second Test at Christchurch on July 2. Turner said that Timlin’s wonder ful goalkeeping was responsible for the Canadians’ defeat by Westland. They had quite a big part in the game, but Timlin was unbeatable. Curiously enough, the visitors are feeling the cold very much. In Canada, the houses and hotels are internally heated, but in New Zealand they find the interiors so cold that they 'cannot sleep. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) SYDNEY, June 21. At Newcastle the Newcastle Soccer reps defeated Czecho-Slovakia by 5 goals to 2. W.F. ASSOCIATION. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING. A meeting of the Committee was held on Monday evening, Air Robertson presiding. A claim from Blackball juniors for points- from Rewanui juniors was rejected, and the game was ordered to be played at Dunollie, Messrs Crankshaw and Bell dissenting. Accounts in connection with Canadian visit were passed for payment, and are to be sent to Wellington. An account for washing rep jerseys was also passed for payment (14/-). A letter from Dobson, outlining conditions for the Hazeldene Cup, was received. Advice of having drawn fixtures was also received. It was resolved that the Management Committee, in whose hands the control of the competitions is vested, meet with the respective secretaries of clubs on Saturday, 25th, at 7 p.m., in Mr Crank shaw’s rooms; and draw the rounds and discuss conditions. A claim for expenses by Dobson in connection with the Canadian game was not entertained, a refund of admission expenses to reserves being granted. A claim by Rewanui for a re-play with Blackball on account of the game being unfinished was held over for further evidence. It was resolved that a letter of thanks be sent to Buller for the use of their goal nets. Messrs J. Smith and IT. Brailsford wore appointed referees for the Centro. Mr Bell was given leave of absence for throe weeks.

Messrs Timlin, Cowe and McNeil’s names ■were submitted to the Selectors for consideration for test games against the Canadians. Tt was decided that letters of thanks be sent to the selectors for services rendered, and. on a motion, it was decided that the Management Committee select rep teams for the remainder of the season. It was resolved that this Association challenge Buller for the Emms Shield. Tt was decided to play the prospective rep team for Buller against another selected team on Saturday, July 9th. The Secretary was instructed to interview taxi drivers with the object of securing cars to take team to Westport. The Secretary reported on an interview with the Railway Department in connection with the excursion train on July 2nd, and it was decided to limit train to 500 passengers, that being the maximum load with chair aeoommoda tion and steam-heated cars. The com mittee decided not to sacrifice comfort for number, and as tickets are selling quickly, the necessary guaran toe should be realised early. FIXTURES. The following fixtures were declared, with referees, for Saturday:— Runanga v. Dobson at Dunollie, 3 p.m, (Mr Sharp): Grevniouth v. Blackball. Rec, 3 p.m. (Mr Rutherford). Juniors: Rewanui v. Runanga at- Dunollie, 1.39 p.m. (Mr Baxendale).