FOOTBALL.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 9587, 3 September 1913, Page 5

FOOTBALL.

LEAGUE MATCH AT TERRACE ENI)

WELLINGTON v. WANGANTI

On Saturday afternoon next the football enthusiasts of the town will have the opportunity of witnessing a match under League rules. Wellington and Wanganui teams have arranged to play an exhibition match in Palmerston. and there will doubtless be a large attendance of spectators anxious to see a game, of which little is known in this town. The game will be ployed on the Coursing Ground. Terrace End. the kick-off to take ptace at 2.30. Admission will be Is. The Leagiv rules produce an exceptionally fast game of football. and as the best players in Wanganui and Wellington will be engaged some exciting play may be anticipated.

ASSOCIATION. On Thursday the follow in? Manawatu representative tcjm will lenvs Palmers an North for ChrisJchurch to piny Canterbury on Saturday for tho Brown Shield: G'»al. Bristow (Feihlinc): harks. Sl«»ma:i (Feildintr). Shoebridge (Hangers): half back*. McEwen (Jackcytown). Deltoso (Ranjjers). Williamson (Keildinp': forwards. Elear (RatWjers). Perry (St. Androw>) llearsev (Jackevtownl. Bevii (St. And lews). Wagstaff (Hangers). Mr Robinson will ncoompanv the team as inana-

It. i«i two years sin.e a tram from Manawatu played for tho Brown Shield, when thev were defeated by three goals to nii by their opponents of Saturdav next. The present team is a strong combination all round, with a strong defence and a pood bustling lino of forwards. Palmcrston havo a very fair chance of bringing tho trophy back.

The Council of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association has decided to write to the various centres and clulw interested in the forthcoming tour of the American team to hold gatherings so that tho best men may be found and trained to meet the Americans. The question of providing trainers to catch promising athletes is still under consideration.