FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15662, 16 July 1914, Page 10

FOOTBALL.

THE RUGBY GAME.

NEW ZEALAND TOURING TEAM.

BIG SCORE AT ORANGE.

WIN BY 59 TO 10.

By Telegraph—Pross Association—Copyright.

(Received July 15, 10 .50 p.m.)

Svdvky, July 15. j The New Zealand footballers gained a runaway victory against Western Districts at Orange to-day, the score being 59 points to 10. This is tho largest score ever put up by any New Zealand team in Australia, the previous best being 53 to 0 against Northern Districts in IQO3. Tho ground was very heavy, and rain fell during the afternoon. The team was cordially welcomed on its arrival. MEETING OF AUCKLAND UNION. A meeting of the Management Committee- of tho Auckland Rugby Union was held in the Amateur Sports Clubroom last evening, Mr. M. ,J. Sheahan, chairman, presiding. There were also present : —Messrs. J. "H. Pagni, X. Buxton, A. Twiname T. H. Dawson, F. J. Ohlson, and G. V, Langsford (secretary). _ A deputation from the Referees' Association waited on the committee with, a series of requests. They asked that at the Show Grounds the "dead hall lines be marked out; that the sharp edges of tho goalposts bo taken off; and that the erees'-room be lighted. They also asked, insofar as representative matches are concerned, that a room be allotted for the use of the referees; that seating accommodation bo reserved for referees; and that two ladies' tickets be given to tho members of the association. It was pointed out that tho matters complained of at the Show Grounds had either been, or would be, attended to. It was decided to set apart a room for the referees' use on the days on which representative matches are being played, and to grant one lady's ticket to each member of the Referees' Association. As no other matches are held on the days on which representative matches are played, it was agreed that it was not necessary to reserve seats for the members of the Referees' Association The Ponsonbv Club wrote asking for the transfer of a player named T. Lindrum, a member oi tho' Post and Telegraph team, to the club's senior team. It was

decided to inform the club that as Lindrum was a member of a junior team affiliated with the Ponsonby Club, it was not necereary to apply for a transfer, and that he could be played as a member of the Ponsonby senior team on Saturday. An application was received from the secretary of the Auckland Electric Tramway Football Club for the use of Eden Park on August 19 for the annual match Detween the Wellington and Auckland Tramway teams. It was decided to grant the use of the ground, conditionally on it beingin a fit state to bo played on. The Kaipara Union wrote asking that an Auckland junior representative team be sent to Helensville this season. It was decided to send a team on a date to be

I arranged. I A sub-committee, consisting of Messrs. Pagni, Twiname, ana Langsford, was appointed to arrange details in connection with country week. WHOLE TEAM REPORTED. JUNIOR PLAYERS' CONDUCT. The Auckland Rugby Union was again called upon last evening to deal with several cases of rough play and misconduct by junior players. During a match played, at North Shore on Saturday, between the Ponsonby and North Shore fourth grade teams, the referee, Mr. H. T. Le Cren, ordered a member of the former team to leave tho field for striking an opponent. It was stated i that the referee was afterwards subjected to much abuse from the remaining members of the team, but as tho time was short and most of the Ponsonby players were misconducting themselves he did not order any more off. After the match ho was said to have been the subject of. further abuse, and as ha was unable to single out individuals he reported tHe whole team. Messrs. Murray and E. L. Eyre, secretaries of the Ponsonby and North Shore Clubs respectively, were in attendance, and made personal explanations and statements. The committee discussed the matter, and some members wanted to deal at once with the team as a whole, but it was pointed out that some innocent players might be punished. It was eventually decided to send a copy of the referee's statement to the Ponsonby Club, and ask that body to inquire into the matter, and report to" the union next Wednesday. The case of the boy ordered off was deferred until next Wednesday. A recently-disqualified player was reported for his conduct while a spectator at a fourth grade match at Eden Park on Saturday. The matter was deferred, in order that he might bo asked to attend the next meeting of the committee. The case of a Ponsonby fifth grade player, who was ordered off the field for striking an opponent at Eden Park on Saturday, was deferred until next Wednesday.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR SATURDAY. The arrangements for Saturday's matches of the Auckland Rugby Union are as follows •

Senior Grade: City v. Marist Brothers Old Boys, Eden Park, No. 1 ground, referee Mr. Murdoch; Ponsonby v. College Rifles, Eden Park, No. 2 ground, Mr. E. Donovan.

Junior Grades: A redraw is being made in the second, third, and fourth grade competitions. The arrangements for Saturday's matches will be published to-mor-row. PUBLIC SCHOOL MATCHES. A Grade: Remuera v. Ponsonby, Show Ground, No. 9, 1 p.m., referee Mr. B. W. Hayson; Devonport v. Parnell, Eden Park, No. 1, 2 p.m., Mr. Inkster; Vermont Street v.. Bercsford Street, Eden Park, No. 2, 2 p.m., Mr. E. Donovan; Mount Eden v. Onehunga, Show Ground,, No. 8, 1 p.m., Mr. Kennerley. B Grade: Bayfield v. Normal, Show Ground, No. 5, 2 p.m., Mr. fensor; Now,ton West v. Napier Street, Eden Park, No. 3, 2 p.m., Mr. Champion; Mount Albert v. Avondale, Eden Park, No. 3, 1 p.m., Mr. Champion; Richmond Road v. Epsom, Show Ground, No. 7, 1 p.m., Mr A. W. Payne. C Grade: Nelson Street v. Mount Roskill, Show Ground, No. 6, 1 p.m., Mr. F. Wilson; Point Chevalier v. Ellerslio, Show Ground, No. 4, 2 p.m., Mr. Cox; Te Papapa v. Newmarket, Show Ground, No. 5, 1 p.m., Mr. Le Oren.

DANNEVIRKE V. MANAWATU. [by telegraph.— association.] Danwbvtrke, Wednesday. The representative team of the Danncvirke Rugby Sub-union defeated Manawatu to-day by 9 points to 5. The game, which was a forward one, was devoid of scientific play. HAMILTON UNION. [by telegraph.—own correspondent.] Hamilton, Wednesday. The Hamilton Rugby Union at its last meeting declined an offer by the MorrinsvUle Band to play at local matches for

the gate-money, or portion thereof. It was decided to suggest to the Waipa Union August 1 as a suitable date for the senior and junior representative matches at Te Awamutu, the isits to be returned tßls season. An application from the Pukekohe Union for a representative match was deferred for a fortnight. The Frankton third grade team was notified that it would not bo allowed to play until it was financial. Mr. A. Richard was appointed sole selector of junior teams. UNDER LEAGUE RULES. BRITISH TEAM'S INJURIES. WRONG IMPRESSION AT HOME. By Telegraph—Press Association— London - , July 14. Cable messages received in Northern England recapitulating the injuries which the Northern Union team sustained in Sydney conveyed the impression of rough play. .1 sporting paper explains that the ground is exceptionally hard, besides which players run the risk ot blood poisoning because foreign substancos in the toil are dangerous. THE AUCKLAND EXECUTIVE.

I CAPTAIN BEFORE HE MEETING. s' The Executive Committee of the Auckn land Rugby League met last evening, The '-chairman, Mr. R. Benson, presided, and : ■ there were also present:— Messrs. A. B. .; Cummins, A. W. latton, R. W. Pollock, , C. Baker, C. Strong, R. McDonald, A. Powell, N. D. Gulpan, and R.A. Spinley. i- secretary. i The captain of the Otahuhu senior t' team, Stanawav was reported to have s been ordered off the field on Saturday f last for disputing a decision of the rei feree. As the matter really amounted , to -i mere dispute over a technical point, a it was decided to uphold the referee's r ruling, and the case against Stanawav I i war, dismissed. ;' It was decided to invite the lower d ' Waikato League and the Rotorua League s to visit Auckland on August 8, the former i to play the Auckland A team, and Roto- ,' rua the B team. 'Die Rotorua League 1 '■ was granted a loan of £25, that- amount i or a proportion of it, to be deducted from e the gate-money of August 8, tj The Wellington League invited the i' Auckland representative team to play r Wellington at Wellington on September i 19 but as on a previous occasion it had 5 ; bran decided that the Auckland team - would not travel South this season, it . was resolved to reply in those terms. On the motion of Mr. Tatton, it was r resolved that the junior < representative . i team be given a trip to one of the i [ country districts during the , present 3 [ reason.

It was agreed that all junior fixtures ho susponded on July 25 and August 1, when the English team will meet Auckland and New Zealand respectively.

CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL.

ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIONS.

The final for the first grade premiership between North Shore and Ponsonby next Saturday is arousing much interest. The match will be played at Victoria Park, where charges for ground and stand admission will be made. Additional attractions will bo a goal-kicking competition between members of the English team now in Auckland and Auckland League players, and two curtain-raisers. The latter will include a trial match, players for which will be picked from the first grade teams outside of the North Shore and Ponsonby Clubs. The teams selected are not A and B teams, but two teams as nearly as possible equal in strength. The following players have been selected to take part in the match, which will be played in front of the stand at Victoria Park at 1.45 p.m. ;— Perry, Woolley, Ifwersen, Mansill, McDonald, Hardgrave, Olsen, Brockliss, Bennett, Cross, Mitchell, M. Hay ward, Rogers.

McCullough, Cooke, Tobin, Roope, A. Asher, Rogers, E. Asher, Denize, M. Siannaway, Williams. Walker. Emergencies: Haddon, Halloy, Rope,H. Avery, T. Avery, D. Owen, Bowern.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR SATURDAY.

Tho arrangements for Saturday's matches of the Auckland Rugby League' 6 competitions are as follows: — First Grade: Ponsonby v. North Shore, Victoria Park, 3 p.m.. Mr. Benson. Curtain raisers—Trial match, 1.45 p.m., Mr. Eddowes; City v. Remuera, fourth grade, 1.45 p.m., Mr. Calthorpe. Second Grade: Newton v. Northcote, Victoria Park No. 2, 3 p.m., Mr. Fielding; Grafton v. Otahuhu Roinuera, 3 p.m., Mr. Whitley; Ponsonby v. North Shore, postponed for a week. Third Grade: North Shore v. Newton, North Shore, 3 p.m., Mr. Ball; Sunnyside A v.'Sunnyside B, North Shore, 3 p.m., Mr. Hill; Ponsonby v. Hobeonville, Hobsonville, 3 p.m. Mr. Angleton; City v. Grafton, Domain, 2 p.m., Mr. Herrick; Manukau v. Remuera, Domain, 3 p.m., Mr. Holmes.

Fourth Grade: North Shore v. Grafton B, v. North Shore, 2 p.m.. Mr. Childs; Ponsonbv v. Sunnyside. North Shore, 2 p.m., Mr. Mcintosh; Newton v, Manukau B, Otahuhu, 3 p.m., Mr. Stewart; Otahuhu A v. Otahuhu B, Otahuhu. 3 p.m., Mr. Murray; Grafton v. Manukau A, Manukau, 3 p.m., Mr. Rogers. THE ASSOCIATION GAME. AUCKLAND ASSOCIATION MEETING. A meeting of the Auckland Football Association was hold in tho Sports Club on Tuesday evening. Messrs. D. A. Williams presided, and there were also 1 (resent: —Messrs. Holford, Munster, Hanks, Dance, Harrison, Turnbull, Stewart, Winks, and PhiJp. A letter was received from the Whangarei Club, asking for a match with a team selected from the local juniors, and stating that the dates of either August 1 or August 8 would be convenient to their club. It was decided that the match be played at Auckland on August 8, and that the Selection Committee bo requested to select a team from the A and i$ second division to meet Whangarei on mat date.

The Y.M.C.A. team, in a match played on June- 6, against Tabernacle B, in the second division, played an unregistered player. The game resulted in a win for Y.M.C.A. by 2 goals to 1. It was resolved that the match bo awarded to Tabernacle B.

Owing to Victoria Park not being available for noxt Saturday, the committee had considerable difficulty in arranging all the matches for Saturday. 10 cope with the difficulty it was found necessary to play one of the second division games from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Tabernacle A v, W.Y.M.I, was allotted Jiayswater No. 1, from 2 to 3, for their game.

The Pukekohe v. Tabernacle B match was set down to be played at Pukekohe for tho same reason.

The Referees' Association reported that the games on Victoria Park were again interrupted by the spectators from the .Northern Union matches encroaching on the playing area at the conclusion of their game. Although 'there is ample room behind the goal-poste for spectators to leave the ground without encroaching on the Association playing area, this is never done, and repeatedly it is necessary for tho games to bo stopped until these people have crossed the ground. To avoid the trouble, it was decided that the first match be played at 1.45 p.m., instead of 2 p.m., in future. Y.M.C.A.'s application for a reduction in the amount charged for the use of the Bayswater ground for a club six-a-sido tournament on Juno 3, was again before tho committee. A lengthy discussion

followed, and eventually it was decided, by a majority of one, to accept 10s in settlement.

The town clerk notified the Association that instructions had been issued for the lighting of the dressingrooms of the Domain.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR SATURDAY. The arrangements for Saturday's matches of the Auckland Football Association are as follow :— First Division: North Shove v. Y.M.C.A., North Shore, referee, .Mr. Wood; Corinthian v. Adult School, Richmond, Mr. Dawson; Brotherhood v. Thistle, Domain No. 1, Mr. Guest; Carlton v. Everton, Bayswater No. 1, Mr. Wright. Second Division, A section : Everton v. North Shore A, Domain No. 2, Mr. Speed ;! Adult School v. St. John's, Bayswater i No. 2 Mr. Lock; Tabernacle A v.! W.Y.M.1., Bayswater No. 1, 2 p.m., Mr.' Lock, " I Second Division, B section : tabernacle I B v. Pukekohe, Pukekohe, Mr. Horsley; North Shore B, v. Y.M.C.A., North Shore No. 2, Mr. Martin ; Brotherhood v. Epsom, Cornwall Park, Mr. Cotton. ! Third Division : Tabernaclo A v. Ever- i ton A, Domain No, 1, 2 p.m., Mr. Swin-' dall; Everton B v, tabernacle B, Domain , No. 2, 2 p.m., Mr. Tmerson ; Wild Rose v. City, Henderson Mr. Bond. Fourth Tirade : City v. Richmond, at Bavswater No. 2, 2 to 3, Mr. R, Web-! ster; Y.M.C.A. v. Y.M.C.A. Rovers, at; Metropolitan No. 2, 3 to 4, Mr. Adair; I I'aooi'nacJe v. N'brth Shore, at North Shore No. 1, 2 to 3, Mr. Howie; Everton v. Davenport Presbyterian, at Bayswater No. 3, 2 to 3, Mr, Blincoe. Filth Grade, A division : Everton v.' Northcote, at Metropolitan No. 1, 3 to 4. Mr. Turby; North shore v. Devonport Presbyterian, at North Shore, 2 to 3. Mr. Elliffoj Y.M.C.A. v. Richmond, at Metropolitan No. 1, 3 to 4, Mr, : lurby. Fifth Grade, B division : Everton v. Tabernacle, at Metropolitan No. 2, 2 to 3 Mr. Adair; Takaptina v. Y.M.C.A. Rovers, at Bayswater No. 3. 3 to 4, Mr, -iincoc; Mount Albert v. Y.M.C.A., at .Mount Albert, 3 to 4, Mr. Stewart. Sixu Grade : North Shore v. Northcote, at Domain, 1 to 2, Mr. J. Car-: radus; Y.M.C.A. v. Y.M.C.A. Rovers, ; at Metropolitan No. 1, 1 to 2, Mr. Adair;' Grey Lynn v. Takapuna, at Metropolitan No. 2, 1 to 2, Mr. Hicteon.