ATHLETIC SPORTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13191, 31 May 1906, Page 3

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

FOOTBALL. AUCKLAND RUGBY UNION COMPETITIONS. ARRANGEMENTS FOR SATURDAY At the weekly meeting of the Management Committee of the Auckland Rugby Union (Mr. M J. Sheahan in the chair) last evening grounds and referees for next Saturday's matches were arranged as under : — FIRST FIFTEENS. No. 1 ground: Newton v. Citv; referee, Mr. C. Oram. No. 2 ground. Grafton v. Fonscnby, referee, Mr. A. Freeman. At North Shore: North Shore v Parnell; referee, Mr. J. Sutherland. SECOND FIFTEENS. No. 3 ground i Newton v City; referee, Mr. R. Oliphant. No. 4 ground: Grafton v. Ponfcnbv; referee, Mr. W. Knox. At North Shore: North Shore v. Parncll; referee, Mr. G. Kattcrna. THIRD FIFTEENS. No. 5 ground • Newton v. Parnell; referee, Mr. McLean. No. 6 ground : Fonaonby v. Grafton; referee, Mr. Craigie. At North Shore: North Shore v. Citv; referee, Mr. Mcl'hail. FOURTH FIFTEENS. No. 7 ground: Newton v. Citv; referee, Mr. 11. Frost. No. 8 ground; Grafton v. Ponsonbv; referee, Mr. C Martin. No. 9 ground: North Shore v. Parnell; referee, Mr. Deans. E. R. West and N. Mcßevnolds were qualified, to play for North Shore and C. Reid for Ponsonby. It was decided to suggeat Julv 14 for the- match against the Thames and "Julv 21. for the match against the Uoidrields Union."both to be played at Auckland. August 11 has been suggested for the match with Taranaki at Auckland. WEDNESDAY TRADES' UNION COMPETITIONS. Although the weather could hardly have been move unfavourable, the attendance to witness the Wednesday Union matches at Alexandra Park was above the average. Good football under the weather conditions was a matter of impossibility, but, nevertheless, the games were moat interest-' ing Butchers v. Civil Servants: The match between the Butchers and Post, Telegraph, and Railway team* occupied No. 1 ground, and the former, with the wind behind him, at once commenced an attack, their dashing forwards taking the ball into the opposing team's 25. Their efforts were very soon rewarded, Blidgens scoring 11 trv, which was not converted. From the kick-out the Civil Servants held their own for a little while, but the Butchers then again became aggressive, and Purdy next scored, the result of a brilliant run. The kick at goal again failed. But little relief was afforded the Civil Servants, the Butchers once again taking charge almost immediately after the kick-out, and very soon King crossed the 'hie. The kick once more failed, and the score at half-time stood: Butchers 9, Pan, Telegraph, and Railway nil. In the second spell the Butchers were on the defence, their opponents—with the wind and driving rain behjnd them—almost immediately initiating an attack 011 the opposing line. Their efforts were, however, nullified by the good defence shown by,Purdy. King, and Cox. Throughout the spell the Butchers were on the defensive, but the score remained unaltered, and the game closed without alteration to the score. .' Mi. Jaggs made an efficient referee. " ■ ■ Grocers and Milkmen v. Combined Diapers:, The match between the Grocers and Milkmen and Combined Drapers was played on No. 2 ground and proved very exciting. In the first two minutes of the game Thomas scored a good try for the Drapers, but soon after the score was equalised by Puree!! scoring for the Grocers and Milkmen: three points all. The second' spell found the Drapers on the defensive, but it was not until well on that Harrison scored for the Grocers and Milkmen. No further addition was made to the score, and the match thus resulted in favour of the Grocers and Milkmen by 6 points to 3. Mr. Crichton officiated as referee. Bakers 11. v: Grocers and Milkmen If.: The junior match was won bv- the Bakers bv- 6 points to nil. Perkins, and Skellon . were trie scorers. Mr. Pearson gave every satisfaction as referee. AUCKLAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS' OLD BOYS' RUGBY UN'IQN. The first matches in flic competition. will be played on Saturday next at three p.m. sharp. The following matches will bo played :— . . First Grade: King's College v." Prince Albert College (at Mears' paddock, Greenwood's corner, Epsom), Grammar School v. United Southern Colleges (on No. 1 ground, Herbert's paddock, Epsom). The match between Sacred- Heart College and the University will be postponed indefinitely owing to the capping celebrations at the University. . •.'"•'■: Second Grade: Grammar School TT. v: King's College 11. (on No. 2 ground, Herbert's paddock, Epsom). /i ROTORUA UNION COMPETITIONS. The first round of the Rotorua Union senior competition was completed last Saturday afternoon. City defeated the Whakarewarewa team by 8 points to 6, and Waikite beat Kabukura by ft points to nil. The positions of the clubs to date are as follows:Waikite, played three, won three, pointsfor 21. against three: City, played three, won one, lost one, drawn one, points for 16. against 21; Kahnkiira, played three, lost one, drawn two, point*—for eight, against 13; Whakarewarewa, played three, lost two, drawn 1, points—for nine, against 17. WAIROA V. TUAKAU. On Saturday last the Wairoa juniors met the Tuakau team at Wairoa. It was a fine day. although rather cold, and the ground was in. good order. The game was fairly fast right through and was played by both sides in a thoroughly sportsmanlike manner. It resulted in a win for the Wairoa. team by 3 points to nil, K. Hosking gaining a try in the second spell, Mr. Pearson was referee and gave every satisfaction. WHIITANGA V. MERCURY BAT. [IT TELEGRAPH.—OWS COBREsPOSDEN'T.] WniTiAXGA, Wednesday. The football match between the Whitianga and Mercury Bay A teams was played on Saturday and resulted in a drawn game (no score). The Mercury Bay B team beat the Whitianga ,B. team by 6 points to nil. * ■ HOOKEY. A meeting of the Auckland Hockey Association, the Ladifs' Hockey Association, and Referees' Association was held in the University Buildings on Tuesday evening. There were a large number of delegates from the various clubs present. The meeting was called to make preliminary arrangements for the holding of- a large euchre party and dance to raise funds for the (our of the Auckland representative team South during the present season. A strong committee was formed and it was decided to hold a euchre party and dance in the Federal Hall on July 6. Another meeting will bo held next week to make final arrangements.' CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES. The championship matches will be continued on the Domain and polo ground, Remuera, on Saturday next. 'Hie following matches are set down for decision:— Seniors: Auckland A v. Auckland B (Domain), United v. University (Remuera No. 1 ground). Juniors': United v. University (No. 4 ground), St. George's A V. College B (No. 2 ground), St. George's B.'v. College A (No. 3 ground).