VALUABLE TROPHY

Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 144, 20 June 1936, Page 9

VALUABLE TROPHY

SOCCER CODE EMBLEM CANTERBURY BEATS AUCKLAND Valued originally at £350, the Football Association Uop.uy brought buck from. Auckland by Uie Canterbury Soccer team nearly a fortnight ago is one of the most higUly-pmud trophies in the soutnern hemisphere. Apart altogether from its worth in pounds, shillings and pence, it means a great deal to olheials of the Association code in Christchurch. In it a triumph over Auckland Canterbury has demonstrated that it is a formidable force to be reckoned with in the cede and officials, players and followers of the game will now look forward to a series of lnghciass games. The Canterbury team was definitely superior in the game against Auckland, at Auckland, but it will now have to look forward to some strong challenges from other .centres. The trophy is virtually tine trophy fc-r supremacy in the Association code and as such is being sought after by both Wellington aud Otago. It was exhibited at the Canterbury Football Association's meeting on Tuesday evening. Made from solid silver on an ebony base, it was, when new', valued at £350. It is now insured for £250.

Goalkeeper Shines

Canterbury ivas superior to Auckland in every department of tho game. Auckland enthusiasts foresee a brilliant futuro for Mcßae, the Canterbury goalkeeper, who wmn applause from the spectators for his brilliant exhibition between the posts. Mciiao has rapidly improved with his ground shots, in which he was formerly rather weak. For the high shots ho is naturally built, and his height is also an asset in corner-kicking. Gordon, the Canterbury captain, also won praise from tho northern enthusiasts. He had strong claims to inclusion in the New Zealand team to meet the Australians.

The success of the Canterbury team as a whole is a tribute to the work of the selector, Mr. J. Cawtheray.