FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 15001, 24 May 1912, Page 9

FOOTBALL.

I ' ' ■ — '' THE RUGBY GAME. .'. TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW. THE following teams have been selected for matches to be played to-morrow afternoon, in the Auckland Rugby Union's competition?:— SENIOR GRADE. UNIVERSITY V. COLLEGE RIFLES. University: Stewart. Macky. Wilson, Gray, Mark, Mac Donald, Bilkey, Binnecn. Wills, Bamford, Mac Duff, Hunt., Grierson, Mc* Kcnzio, Fryer; emergencies, Shepherd, l'earce, Dingle. ■ * „ T . College Rifles: J. H. Hines. B. Pratt, K. Ifwersen, W. Laxon. L. Weston. R. Gordon, C. Webb, L. Hartland, R. So liars, It. Pountney. H. Jacobi, L. Harty, L. Nisbet, A. Walker, A. Clay ; MARIST BROS. V. CITY. Marist Bros. O.B.: Clarke, O'Brien (2), Little, Curran, Ongley, Herring, Grace, Oallaghan, Barrett, Harris, Gleeson, Dennehy, bheehan, Carroll SECOND GRADE. University (v. Marist Eros.' Old Boys): Pay. Johnson, Pcarce, McDavitt, Caropoeil 1., Forsdick. Rosa 11., Fawcett, Nicholson, Tresaider, MuiUo. Blomtield,. llevell, Needham Fordycc. Marist Bros. O.B.: Martin, Fitzgerald, "White, Codyer, Owens, Nolan, Little, Blade, Harris, Cornaga, Dennehy, McMillan, Coakloy, Courtney, Fitzgerald, Cairns, Dwyer, Olsen. _ ■■■• . • College Rifles (v. Newton) Dawson. MacManemrn. Alexander. Mark, Reed, Stewart, Taylor, Wilding. Proade, Gray, Stevenson, Dutaur, Birnie, Clarke, Steele. , Pukekohe (v. Ponsonby): Svenden, V. Rogers, F. Rogers. A. Bilkey, Atkins, Pollock, Stayle, O. Bilkey, Burges. Marshall, Stevens, Sawyer, Wilson. Laver, Potter; emergencies, Miller and Strongman. THIRD GRADE. University A (v. Post and Telegraph): Airey* Laing, Campbell 11., Farrell, Bandcock. Morgan, Bull 1.. Andrews, Leyland, Douyhty. Bull n.. Wade, Sullivan. College Rifles (v. University B): Maud. Robinson, Barker, Barstow, Bevins, Fisher, Edwards, Duthie, Boucher, Blomfleld, Marshall, Button, Clark, Nisbet, O'Meara; emergencies, Beattie and Hutcheon. Marist Bros." 0.8. (v. Ponsonby B): Poland, Simmons, Ward (2), Mason, Martin, Dines, Flavell, Carmody, Moleswortb, Lennon, Foreman, Hilton, Blackwell, Monaghan, Lynch. , FOURTH GRADE. Marist Bros/ Old Boys (v. Ponsonby), from, Slade. Smith, Prendergaet, Campbell, Cnlpan (3). Waite, McCullougH. McNatighton, Courtney, Lonergan (2), Burns, Barley, Valvoi, Downing, Crawford, Blaotanan,, Fisher, Buckler. ■: ' Newton (v. City), from the following!-— Gruszning, Saunders (captain). Mills, Bundle, Arneil, E. Poison, Johnston, Ramsey, A. Poison, Cleal, Parvin, Brueford. Long, Monogan, Hills, McConnell, Oopaa, Nicholson, Forde, Senna, King. FIFTH GRADE. Newton A (v. Marist Bros.' Old Boys), from the following:— Walters, O'Laohlan (2). Bushel, Coles, Hobson, Black Q) Savoury. Rankin, Haines, Elder, Force, James, Prescott Lovett, Neilson, Lennan, iioliiuaon. iuanst Bros. O.B.: Armstrong, Barker, Erooku, Culpan, Enwright. Flynn, Green an, Griffin Howlett, Keenan, Murphy, Iffinogne, Mulvihill. Moir, MoKenna, McGovern, O'Grady. Temn, White, Davidson, Rice. De Lucca. Ellis. Newton B (v. North Shore), from the folng:—Tredrea, Suteliffe, Cleal, Powell. Cullen, Rowlands. Kelley, Grantley, Nicholson, Delaney, Mudford, Over. Derrick, Short, Neil son. Grfbblo, Schultae, Pooloy, Morris, Miller, Harvey, McOonnell. HAMILTON UNION. [BY TELEOnAPH.~OWK COKBBSrOJfDBKT.] Hamilton,' Thursday. At the meeting of the Hamilton Rugby Union it was decided to start the third trade matches on Saturday next, when rankton will play, City. The other .date# are:— 1, Gordbnton v. City; June 8, Frankton v, Gordonton (curtain-raiser to the Matamata-rep. match). A proposal in - connection ; with; the establishment of an insurance fund was brought forward, and will hefurther considered next week. Saturday'* matches and referees Gordonton v. Frankton seniors, at Steele Park (Mr. P. Flynn);. Te Pahu v. Athletic, at Frankton (Mr. A. Salter); City v. Gordonton (second grade), at Steele Park (Mr. B. Egan); City v. Frankton (third grade), at Steele Park (Mr. Gilmour). r UNDER LEAGUE RULES. ARRANGEMENTS FOR TO-MORROW. The following are the ground® allotted, and . referees . appointed, for the Auckland Rugby League's matches to-morrow: — Senior Grade City v. Newton, at Eden Park, Mr. Campbell; Ponsonby v. Eden, at Eden Park, Mr. Cunningham; North Shore v. Manukau. at North Shore, Mr. Barker. Second Grade: Ellerslie v. Northcote. at Ellerslie, Mr. Powell; North Shore v. Otahnbu. at Domain. Mr. Fielding; Ponsonby v. • City, at Eden Part, Mr. Jaggs; Hobsonville v. Newton, at Hobsonville, Mr. Hooper. Third urade: North Shore r. Eden at Victoria Park, Mr. Brophy; Manuluau v. Ponsonby A., at Victoria Park, Mr. Morgan City v. Ponsonby 8., at Victoria Park, Mr. Avery. TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW. The following teams have been chosen for matches to be played to-morrow in the Auckland Rugby League's competitions;— SENIOR GRADE. CITY V. NEWTON. Newton Rangers: Perry, Healey, Blakey, G. Smith, Tarrant, Cross, Francis, Brockliss, Darren,' Muki, Mackrell, A. Smith, Winter, Hira. • EDEN V. PONSONBY: / Eden Ramblers: Fullback, Walworth; threequarters, , Denyer, , Prosser, Keneally; Morris; five-eighths; Fairweather: half, Biggs; forwards. Lily. Walker, Bond, Edwards, Iniieß, Brett. Emergencies: Backs, E. Keneally; forwards, Banton, McFadgen. . Ponsbnby United: ■ Mincham, ? Cossey, Sceates, Roope, Chorley. Riley, Carlew, Webb, Dunning. Savoury, Frickcr, Charters, McPherson, Lambert, Warner. SECOND GRADE. Ponsonby United (v. City): Liversidge,, , Young, Beachcm, Edwards, Schofleld, Greenwood, Oakley, Grundy, Longbottom, M. Brown, Davies, Stanaway, Bos well; emergencies, Cordy. Comaine, Danrell. - Newton Rangers (v. HobsonviUe Pirates): , Estale, Campney. Laurie, Knowles, Watts, Silvira, Butler, Wilson, McQueely, Oliver. 1 Underwood, Conway, Lowe. Players will travel 'by 1.30 p.m. boat. Northcote Ramblers (v. Ellerslie) from the following; Neilson, Jordan (2), Goodall, Wrightson. Webb. Jackson, Noil, Lomas, Kidd, Gilchrist. Pugh, Short ridge; emergencies. Eckiman, Llewelyn. Players will meet , at Northcoto Ferry. Tee at two p.m. sharp. THIRD GRADE. Ponsonby United A. (v. Manukau Cook, Tieman, Beectem. Ramsay, Williams, Ellis, Hagan, Coulam, McWhirter, Bennett, Riley, Kirkwood Tattereall, Waite, Edwards, Davie s. ' „ ' Ponsonby United B. (v. City Rovers): Ryan, Clark, Virtue. Elmbranoh.. Roberts. Hogan, Walmsley, Williams, Morgan, Darby, Schofleld, Harper, Strong, Rope, - Bestol. Eden Ramblers (v. North Shore) from the following: Backs, Allen," McSweeney (21. W. Daly, Mansell (2), Taylor; forwards, Wilkinson, Meekin, Patterson. Denyer, McSiveeny, Daly. Monaghan, Fairweather, Somerville, Goodwin. ~ , ■ , The Northcote Ramblers' team, which has a bye, will practise in Clow's paddock. . FOURTH GRADE. All members of the Eden Ramblers Club Intending to play in 'the fourth grade will attend at Eden Park to play a match with Manukau RoverS, on No. 1 ground, at two p.m. to-morrow. WELLINGTON LEAGUE FORMED. : [IT TELBGIU.PH.~-FRBS3 ASSOCIATION,] WELLINGTON. Thursday. At a meeting her® this evening it was decided to form a Wellington Provincial League affiliated to the New Zealand Ruebv League. Mr. G. Gillett, organiser for the Northern League, eaid the New Zealand League was willing to assist Wellington in the matter, of advice and finance. The rules of the game "provided that nobody, should get any recompense for palying in leisure time, and no map should draw anything for Saturday afternoon. The men were onlr Paid when on tour and losing wages. Any man who relied on making money enough to keep him by playing the game would be making a great mistake. Nominations were received from four clubs, and it was decided to commence training immediately. It was announced that arrange-

meats had been made for representative matches to be played between Wellingrton, Iselson. Hawke's Bay, Taranaki. Auckland, ana wanganvii.■■•.?A-- match would he - played between New South Wales and Wellington, : arid in all probability between New South Wales and s,'ew Zealand. A touring team would be sent to New South Wales; during ■the- season. Nelson desired to sens a team to Wellington on June 8. NGARUAWAHIA CLUB. The following will represent the Ngaruawahla Football Club in its matches tomorrow. The seniors against Taupiri. at laupiri. and the. juniors against Mohaki, at Ngaruawahia. Seniors: M. McKeown, J. Kay, D. McKeveher, H. Henderson, 0. Gascon,.E. Puller. M. Vincent, E. Quintal, ■H. J, Sampson, V. Gillander, B. Kellow, at. -y 9 -™' ■!'•■:' Hall (captain); > emergencies, W. Fuller, J. Wright, St. Clair. Juniors: M. 0 Connor, H. Basheville. J. Simpson, ii Booth, J. Prendergast, W. Eunciman. H. Booth, W. Fuller, ,H. Sampson, C. Mellars, J. Thompson, A. Burt, H. D. Sampson; emergencies, W. Little, D. O'Connor. Mr., , W. :•■■ Wilson, will referee the game at Taupiri. and Mr. B. Sprague will be in charge at Ngaruawahia. , : :.s.; : : ——! . • ■;_■■/ THE ASSOCIATION GAME. TO-MORROWS' MATCHES. The "Auckland Football Association's competitions will be continued to-morrow afternoon. Teams which Jiave been selected are as follow: FIRST DIVISION. NORTH . SHORE V. BROTHERHOOD. '•• North Shore: E.C. Bennett, W. Craig, T. Mather. E. Nurse, R. Cardno, K. Wallace, 0. bearwood, V. Richards, JT. Tabernacle, A. Wallace, H. Pickering. Reserves: , Grimshaw, Leppard. '■■;. EVERTON V. CITY. '.'' Everton: Can tell, Ridley. Robinson, Booth, Baker (captain), Caradus, Isbister, Shergold, E. Boyne, J. Love, T. Brewer. CARLTON V. CORINTHIANS. Carlton : R. Champtaloup, E. Gilmore, H. Goode (captain), A. Newcomb, L. 0. Bennett, E. Bennett, C. Knight, B. Dow, M. <311mor«, T. Nyburg, *G. Smith. Reserve: F. Punch. SECOND GRADE. North Shore (v. Mount Albert): : Crisp., Smith, McKellar, Nunnerley, Cardno, Marshall, Ivatt, Wallace, Lockwood, Conning, Brabant; ' reserves, Wilkinson, Whitfield. Mount Albert: Harbutt, Wilson, Hare, McBride. W. Stilwell (captain). H. Hosking, Topham, Langsford. S. Weir. G. Cox, B. Aahton; reserve, Rowat. The team will travel by the 1.40 p.m. boat from Auckland. Everton (v. St. John's) : Clarke. Hay. Holloway. Atkinson, Wellington, Eraser, Woods, Grantley. Churchill, 0. R. O. Clark. St.John's: Swanson, Priekett, Taylor, McCowin, Morris, Mutton, Midwoll, Langridge. Morris, Matthews, Carey, Hill. , _„. ■;■•'. ~ Gordon (v. Brotherhood): Williams, David- ! son, Eose, Elliffe, Dellow (2), Bishop. Hewron. W. Fowler, Leese, Sullivan. The team will i travel by the train which will leave Mount Eden for Mount Albert at 2.10 p.m. Y.M.O.A. Hotspur): D. M. Greenwood, H. G. Lovell, S. Olark, J. Halstead, W. Eamskill. F. Campbell. T. Amies. E. Spriggs, H. Cribble, A. Saunders. S. Gribble; emergencies, K. Rosser, W. Ready, T. Willis. , THIRD GRADE. North .Shore (v. Tabernacle): Harris, Howie, Waters, Griffiths, Stewart, A. S. Oorlett, Rankin, Parker, Roberts, Pulman, Sinton; reserve, Fowler. Tabernacle: S. Youlden, A. Hogan, 0. Brown, N. Ferguson, 0. Swales, H. Kennerley, A. Massam, J. Walker, N. Smallwood,.: C. Isbister,: Mount Albert (V. '~..■ G. Webb, W. Mount Albert (v. T.M.C.A.): G. Webb, W. Butterworth, 0. McLean, E. Barnett (captain), D. May. W. Hair, V. Stewart, H. Twining, F. Lang, B. Findlay, W. Fowlds; reserves, Francis, Sadgrove, Twining, Clay, Brown. Y.M.C.A.: R. Crombie, R. Wild, C. Kent (captain), O. Nicholas, J. Ettles, W. Cox, C. Temperton, A. McMurtie, A. Jackson, R. Teague, L. Scott; reserve, 'Ector. FOURTH GRADE. Everton (v. 4 T.M.C.A.): Craig. Boyne, Corney, O'Connor, Caradns, Cabin, Walstrom, Collins, Hilcoat, Campbell, Kerr. : Y.M.C.A.: W. Smith, J. Dines, W. Tailby, J.. Brown, J. Sharp; F. Henderson, J. Kennedy. L. Williams (captain), ■; H. Dee, A. Forbes, O. Pearce. E. ■-;- Orr; reserves, .H. Obarnley, H. Porter, and Pirritt. AH players meet at Dominion Road terminus, at 1.30 sharp. ■ ' ' --, . „ , ' North Shore (v. St. John's): McAnnaney, Coleman, Dacre, Tainei Douglas, Perritt, I Hay, Martin, Parker, x Colebourne, Sheppard. St. John's: Armlger, Chapman -(2), I Purdy, Brown, Prentice (2). Richards, Lar- ! sen, Harris, Scott. The team will travel by•; the one p.m. boat. __ I Tabernacle (v. City) ; W. Anderson, yL. Blomfield, Alf. Winks, A. Barnes,- E. Booth, Veart. E. Forbes, H. Craig, H. Wakerley, L. Eady, W. Tugley, W. Jones, and Wassell. City: J. McLaren, B.McOonnell, A. McLaren. G. Lornie, A. Eraser, L. Webber, j J. MoDougall, Best, D. Maepherson (capt.), Bissett, W. Ettles; reserve, A. J. Anderson. FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADES. Several teams for fifth and sixth grade matches have been sent in for publication, but as the Association has not supplied a list of the fixtures in these grades, the teams cannot bo published. PONSONBY V. PIONEER TEAM. The Ponsonby Club will play a match a team from HJt.S. Pioneer, at the Calliope Dock : grounds, Devonport, to-morrow i afternoon. All players are asked to travel not later than the- 2.30 p.m. boat. The fol- | lowing players will represent Ponsonby:—F. Oldnall, W. Almond, F. Faulks, A. Good, A. Marshall, A. J. Drake, F. Ritchie. J. A. ; Tatton, J. Purdic, W. Purdie, Clements, and Ootlener: emergencies. J. Smith.' Seagrove. , Natlghton, and Moxam. Any player unable ! to "lav should communicate with the secre- ; I tary* as it is urgently desired that Ponsonby should put a full team in the field, so as ; to give the Pioneer men a good game. ; ADULT SCHOOL V. HENDERSON. i The Adult School team will play a friendly match with Henderson to-morrow. The school team will be selected from the following:—Young, Deveriok, Bromley, Mason, Browne, McDougal, Mavell, Boss. Dance, Crutoher. Kemp, Gill. Players will travel ; by the 1.20 p.m. train from Auckland. , ! The Henderson team will consist of H. , Howard (captain), F. Plait. Goldsmith, B. Cannell, Knipe. Greenwood, Arnold, McLeod, , W. Cannell. F. Phillipson. Healy; emergen- j cies. Double. Ryan, Phillips. f I