FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14120, 23 July 1909, Page 8

FOOTBALL.

: THE RUGBY GAME. DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS. TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW. The principal Rugby attraction to-morrow will be tho second grade match between son by and Marist Brothers, to which has been allotted the No. 1 ground at Alexandra Park. Tho teams are the pick of the second grade. Only 0110 senior match will bo played, that between Pornell and Grafton. The City-University fixture will not eventuate,. tho former being unable to raise a, team. It. is anticipated that to-morrow's matches will conclude tho district championships, the representative programme commencing on the 31st inst. Tho following are the teams for to-mor-row : — SENIOR GRADE. GRAFTON V. I'ARNKI.I, Grafton: H. Rcnwiek. A. Renwirk, Can. Israi, Yates, Marshall. Whyte, .McDonald, Capill. 'Maguire, Eaton, Pople, Robertson, Eastgate, Clarke. UNIVERSITY V. CITY. University: Sinclair, l>ananga, Wilson, Robinson, (J ray *(2). Otters en, Rcvell, Wilkes. Martin, Uriersotv, Bamford,,- Wills, Hobbs, Dinneen. City, is unable .to place a team in the field to- ] morrow. ~ ] ' SECOND GRADE. GRAFTON V. NEWTON. Grafton: Mines. Alexander. Dully. Spencer, Vaile, Law ton, liarr-Brown, Kronfeld. Raster, Bartlev, Jacobi. Hawkins, Bnrtlett, Gillies, Squirxell, Baker, Clay, Basley, Pratt. MARIST BROTHERS V. PONSONBY. Marist 1 Brothers: Lonergan, Blake, Delany, Little. L..Little. O'Brien, Nolan, Harris (2), Shoeban, Dei-van, O'Connor, Mahoney, Hayes, Gallagher, Ready. THIRD GRADE. North Shore 11 (v. Pon son by): Parker. Reyes (2), Tver (2), Clow, Boyd, Clark", Goodall, Maekay, Hall (2), l'oolev (2), Mollcr, Leppcr, Taylor, Webb, Bobb. Marist Brothers (v. Newton A): Malavey, Brown, McDevitt, Bonner, Dougherty, Hann'.gan, Davis, Made, Heighten (2), McQuillan, Sheahan, Long, Do Silva, Oliver; emergency, Reid. FOURTH GRADE. Chelsea (v. Parnell): Clayton, Clark, Main, Ellis, llawkes, Jackson,. Kelsuli. Williams (2), Static, McLeod, McLean (2), McCullsgh, Morrison, O'Meara, llingston, Hibbs. Thomas, Meal. City (v. Clarence): Marks, James, Speight, Gillespie, O'Hare, Laing, Ashby, Magee, Gibbons, Spragp. Leonard. Moir, Handeox, Elvidge, Batten, Kendell, Rutledge. SUNDAY-SCHOOLS' LEAGUE. TO-MORROW'S MATCHES. The following are the fixtures for to-morrow :— St. Luke's v. St. Paul's (Outer Domain), referee ' Mr. Murray. , *y - •*■ All Saints' v. St." John's (Outer Domain). Sunnyside v. St. Matthew's (at Dcvonport), referee Mr. H.. Wild. ..., _ TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW. The following are the teams for to-morrow : — St. Luke's (v. St. Paul's) from the following :— Smith, George (2), Johnston, Miiligan, Chisholm (2), Sawyer, Ross (2), Held, Comes, Ferry, Burton, Young (2). Chapman, Stanton. OTHER MATCHES. Conquesi, (v. J. Burns, Limited) from the following: Wallace, Pountney, Steele, Barnes, Stevens, Thompson, O'Gorman. (2), Campbell, Cliffe,French, Jackson, Fateman (2), Taylor, ' Longdilij; Sandham (2), Hancock. J. Bums: (J. Miller, F. ; . Foster, H. Speight. N. McKay, A. Brown, S. Han- , cock, A. Spencer,' E. Nelson, G. Ilogan, J. McKay, R. CSiurch, A. Hancdck, T. Peek, B. Ellison, H. Hewson, S. Darlow, E. Wool ledge, \V. Martin. Golden Star. (v. Mount Albert, at the Recreation Ground, OneUunga): 0. McFarlane (captain), R. Taylor, P. McGrath, T. Opai, J. King, R. Lloyd, 0. Bay, E. Pain. S. Graydon, W. O'Dea, R. I.<eatlia"ri, R. Tullan. J. Viscoe, V. Marks, R. Tay- . lor; emergencies, F. Phelan," fc"> Horscroft, G. Graydon. F. Page. " Pupil Teachers (v. Wakas, at Alexandra Park):" Andrews, Armstrong, Briggs, Comes, Farrell, Hall, Hayter, Halley, Johns, Leyland, McKiekie, Me-ruiies, "Revell, Rope, Stevenson, Seely, Vauge. Wakas: Martin, Burns. Hinton, McNabb, Jordan, Hayes, Paul I, Bray, Askew, Smith, Harvey, Craneton, Cowan, Cornaga (2), Parkes (2), Long, Ashley. Old Boys (v. Grammar School, at- two o'clock): A. Clay,' Miller, Basley, Gordon, Hines, t Newell; Bailer,* Baxter, Frater, Dean, Fordyce, Nesbit, Speight, Jacobi. Rowan, Cox, Price, 11. Clay. Smith and Gaughey (v. Sargood, Son and' Jlwen): French (captain), Fv-sr, Coleman, Finlay, Coates, llatrick (2), WilK _■% Vickery, Francis, Marks, Warburton. Eckinan. Thompson, James. .' Herald (v. Bond 1 and Bell) from the following: —Milford, Roper (2). Steele (2); Impey, Scott, Rid-, ling, Lenihan, Ninkie (captain), Dearsly. Po'iock, Targtise, Gallagher, Hill, Saunders. Watts, Cook. Olympic (v. Emerald): Tidball, Robson, Spiniey (2). Seagar <2), Jones, Morrinson, Pierce, Piddock, ■ Gladding, Cole, Boag, Wright, Somervell; emer- . gencies, Carter, Moore, Ackroyd, King. SECONDARY SCHOOLS' COMPETITION. * Grammar School I. v. . St. John's Collegiate School I. : A match was played, between, these team* yesterday and resulted in a win for Grammar School by 54 points to nil. HAMILTON UNION. I'' [from our own CORRESPONDENT.] " Hamilton, Thursday; The concluding match in the club fixtures of the Hamilton Union will be played on Saturday afternoon, between City and No. 1. On the previous occasions on which these teams have met this season one match was drawn, and the other won by No. 1. THE NORTHERN UNION GAME. , RAPID DEVELOPMENTS. - CLUBS BEING FORMED. The .Northern; Union game has made, . startling, progress during' the week, the "development being .very rapid. On Monday a meeting was held, at which some 150 person* were- present, and a league was formed. Since then matters;have matured, a meeting being held at North Shore on Wednesday evening, at which there was an attendance of 40 persons, and as an outcome a strong club was formed, having for the Official a some .leading' residents. The club has two teams to put in the field at once, and has practically taken- the pick of the amateur players of the dis- ' trict club. '%£ i Last evening a preliminary meeting was held in the city, about 20 players attending, and steps were taken to form a club. The club may be composed of town players only, ' or may be a •town and Ponsonby combined club. It is stated that a Newton club will be formed ' next week, there being considerable . dissatisfaction among the members at the management of the Auckland Union.. The officials of the league have procured three grounds at. Epson) and' will commence a series of fixtures at once, the first match being played to-morrow between the town and North Shore teams. v MEETING AT NORTH SHORE. . A crowded public meeting was held in the Council Chambers at Devonport. oil Wednesday evening, when a club, to be affiliated with the Auckland Rugby League, and to be called the North Shore Albions, was formed for the purpose of promoting and playing the game of football under the Northern Union rules. Mr. W. Swinnertoa was in the chair, and about 40 playing members were enrolled. The officers for the present season were elected as follows :—President, Dr. Guinness vice-presi-dents (limited to five), Dr. Bennett, Captain Tilkington, Messrs. W. Swinnerton. A. Goldwater, and D. W. McLean; committee, .Messrs. F. Gladding, P. Gerrard, Clark, Marshall, Wells, and Powell; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr. A. J Powley. A number of gentlemen lipoke in favour of the new game and the objects o? the club, and the meeting terminated with a heart}' vote of thanks to the chairman. The committee held its first meeting at the ■close, and the following team was selected to represent the club for to-morrow's match against the town team:—F. Neighbour, F. Gladding Woodward, Gerrard, G. Seagar, R. Wvnvard' Griffin, B. Wells, Allen, C. Wells, Perch-all Shaw' Mcßeynolds, Marshall, Powell, W. Wynvatd, McDonald, and Stevens. A practice match ■ will be arranged for the second team for Saturday week. MEETING IN THE CITY. A meeting was held in the Shakespeare Hotel last evening of town supporters of the. game, about 20 being present. The meeting was held as a preliminary to forming a club, and the prospects were considered satisfactory, enough to pio.-eed to "that end. The question was discussed as to whether two clubs should be formedone of town players and the other of men from Ponsonby—or whether a combined club should be formed for the remainder of this season. The question was deferred until the next meeting, which will be held at an earlv date. \ The following were selected to represent the \ town team against. , North , Shore ' to-morrow :— 1 Dunning, Tyler, Carlaw, Hooper, Linkhorn. Todd, \ Smith. Farrant, Maekrell, lloiighton, Bonner, Dundon, Somerville. Y" The town team has several players in reserve.

NEWTON CLUB FBRMING. It is stated there is a movement on. foot to form a club at Newton, and that a meeting has heeii called in that, district '-for next week. "Supporters of the game say that at least two teams will be available there,' the feeling in favour oi the game being very strong. MEETING OF AUCKLAND LEAGUE. A meeting of the Management Committee of the Auckland Rugby League was held last evening, when a match between North Shore Alolons and City Clubs was sand* »d. It was also decided to* accept, the affiliation of the North Shore Albions to the Auckland League. .Mr. W. I. Wynyard was appointed sole selector for the present season. Several communications from country districts were deferred lor further consideration.

THE ASSOCIATION GAME. . CUP MATCHES. TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW. . Tito cup matches and junior division championships of the Auckland Football Association will be continued to-morrow, the bulk of tlie matches being Pot down for decision at Kitig*land. The cup competition lias attracted ail entry from lluntlv, and that team will play W.V.M.I, on the No. 1 ground, Kingsland, tomorrow. The Carlton and Corinthian teams will meet on No. 2 ground, while Caledonian and Pontonhy pro to North Shore to meet two local teams. The following arc the tennis for to-morrow: — FIRST DIVISION. W. Y.M.I. V. HUNTLV. W.Y.M.I : P. Greenwood,' W. Calloway, 11. Nicholls. .1. Halstead. E. Booth. .1. Caradus, A. Whitehead. A. Lornie, 0. Eyre, W. Winks. W. Stewart. CALEDONIAN V. NORTH SHORE B. Caledonian: A. Callander, J. Bortlnvick. W. Ritchie, G. Gosling, .1. Seath, H. Laws on, J. Lornie. H. Whittle, R. Barber, G. Johnson. 1?. Renfrew, IS. I'ren; emergencies, McLaren, Methven. CARLTON V. CORINTHIAN. Carlton: C. Burton. T. Nvberg. N. Pollard, .1. Gilniore. K llorspool, A.' La wry, 11. Burton, 11. Thornlev, P. Haresnape, R. Gilniore, A. French; emergency, W. Harvey. PON'SONBY V. NORTH SHORE. Ponsonbv : B. Ornie, J. Nielson. F. Ritchie. A. R. Brand,"A. Marshall, A. J. Drake, J. Taberner, R. Gardiner, H. Webster, .1. Webster, I'. Had-' dock; emergencies, Stratford, Roberts, Cardwell. SECOND DIVISION. W.Y.M.I. V. Y.M.O.A. W.Y.M.I. : G. Metcalfe, A. Marshall. V. Hunter, D. Wilson. W. Pomerov, C. Waddiiigliam, E. Patrick, F. Campbell, W. Melnnw, A. Eyre, J. Wilson. . Y.M.C.A.: B. S. Wheatley. Tearee, T. Michie, K. M. Bailey, M. Douse, Mendoza, .T. Miller (captain"), R. Staples, .1. Tatton. T. Bond, J l '. Svkes. THIRD DIVISION. ' • r ■ Tabernacle (v. St. David's): A. Cauiell. E Hall. S. Robinson, E. Atkinson,, F. Baker, 1", Booth, M. Barber. D. Holland, 11. Boyhe, ('. Isbister, R. Webster (captain); emergency, C. Swales. Guild (v. Y.M.C.A.): Blincoe, Methcrill. Nenle, Morris, Hill, Horsley, McCowen, Row?, Mutton, Yickerv, King. FOURTH DIVISION. Carlton. (v. Gordon): U. Edmiston, L. Hume, A. Kdniision, C. White. A. Burton. A. Winks, M. Needham, A. Eraser. S. Burton, H. vieid, B. Pratt; emergency, Henderson.

THE AUSTRALIAN GAME.

TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW. SENIOR GRADE.

The following are the teams for to-morrow:—

' ; MOUNT ROSKILL V. NEWTON. (At the Domain.) Mount Roskill. from the following:—Swan, Monteith, Welsh, Liversidge. Hettis (2),' Aempion. Darbv (2), Greenwood, Evans, Collins, McDou.ii!; McKay" Jaeka. Rutherford (2), Hamilton,. '•'riJer, Cox, 'McLaughlin, Parker, Sinclair. ;

' EDEN V. IMPERIAL. '. " ! (At Victoria Park.) Eden, from ' the following Cairns (8). Cos!?y (2), Ray (2), George, Fletcher, Schotield, < ole, Inkster, McCullough, Davies, Turk, 'ribVTongue,' Wadaworth, Stewart, Sims, Neagle, 1) Williams, Pratt, Elder, Ivil, and others.

. ~*.- .; JUNIOR GRADE. AustraU (v. Imperials, at Domain, at 2 o'clock): ■ Scott, Arneil, Murphy, A Russell, Isbister, Hedges. Bouern, Vause, Whyie. iSuglnh, 1 ! Norden, Nicholson, White, Crawahaw, Kitkwood, Hartley," Nanstead; emergencies, Murphy, Mku, ' Jackson, Andrews, Michaels,. -Morpeth. Newton (v. Eden, at Victoria Park, at two p.m.): Inkster (captain), Williams, B. Clark, Vcrran, X : .Whirter, Patterson, Simpson, Minogue,' Stewaii, Barchard, Kielty, O'Connor, Tostle. weight, .Mercer, Parkinson, Glenister, Wine, L. Bennett, Caropny, S. Darlow, ? Leary, c Lonergan, Baylv, Purvis, Cargo, H. Ross, Kirkwood, Wilson, Milne. Bushill, Freeman, Garrett. Mr. Crabtree, umpire. ,