FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15686, 13 August 1914, Page 4

FOOTBALL.

THE RUGBY GAME. MEETING OF THE AUCKLAND UNION. A urKTiN'o of the Management Committee of the Auckland Rugby Union was hold last evening, Mr. M. J. Sheahan, chairman, occupying the- chair. There were also present Messrs. .1. H. Paghi. T. Buxton, A. Twinamc, F. J. Olilsoti. and C V. Langsford, secretary. The Thames Union wrote asking for a return mntch a* Auckland on September 19. It was decided to defer consideration of the matter. Arrangements -were made for the reception and entertainment of tho Canterbury representative team, which is expected to arrive here a' seven o'clock to-morrow morning. Tho team will stay at tho Royal Hotel while iii Auckland. Tin curtain-raiser" to the representative match will be between Grammar School lI.A and King's College II A, which will commence at 2 p.m ; referee. Mr. S. Raunignn. PAPAKUKA v. JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVES. THE AUCKLAND TEAM. The following Auckland junior representative team has bcon selected by Mr. W. Heath to play against Papakura at Papakura on Saturday: — Fullback: J. Adlam (Grafton). Threequarters: McGregor (Ponsonby), Sutton (PouHouby), CloaJce (Mariat Brothers). Fiveeighths: Laxon (College Rifles). H. Swaffield (University). Halfback: Clarke. (Manst Brothers) Wing-forward: Watson (City). Forwards: Birnie (City), Johnson (City). Stott (Marist Brothers), Hanlon (Grafton), Danrill (Ponsonby), McKnbro (City), M. Johnson 'City). Emergencies: Backs— Carruths, Sainsbury, Martin; forwards—Bradley, Wells, Parker. Tho players are requested to attend at the Ponsonby Club's shod lor training to-night. ARRANGEMENTS FOR SATURDAY. The arrangements for Saturday's matches of tho Auckland Rugby Union are as follows : — Secondary School Mutches— grade: Grammar B v. Sacred Heart, Eden Park No. 2, 2 phi., referee Mr Cliffc- Second grade.: Technicul College v Sacred Heart, Eden Park No 2, ) p.m. refereo Mr. Champion. Outside Matches: Combined Warehouses v. George Court, Eden Park No. 3, 2 p.m. THE LEAGUE GAME. MEETING OF EXECUTIVE. A meeting of the Auckland Rugby League wits held last evening Present, Mr. R. Bonson, in the chair, Messrs R. McDonald, A R Cummins If W. Pollock. C. Strong. R. Tatton, A. Powell. R. Suinlcy, N. D. Culpan It was decided to close the first junior grade competition, the leading team being in tip. unassailable position The fourth grade mntchos were declared off on account of absentees. The Northret* Club protested against North Shore for playing a sen'or in the first junior crade match last Saturday. The protest was upheld. ARRANGEMENTS FOR SATURDAY. The arrangements for Saturday's matches are as follows: — Taranaki v Auckland. Victoria Park, referee Mr. Cunningham. Third Grade: Sunnysid© A v. Olahuhu. Victoria Park. "curtain-miser." Mr. Childs; Ponsonby v. Remucra, Hemuera, Mr. Vause_; City v Sunnysido B, North Shore, Mr. Auchton THE ASSOCIATION GAME. MEETING OF EXECUTIVE. A meeting of the executive of the Auckland Football Association was held at tho sports clubroom on Tuesday ovening. Mr. D. A. Williams presided and there were also present: Messrfl. Munster, Winks, Halford, Blanks, Dance, Harrison. Gilmour, Turnbull, Harvey, and Philps. Notico was received that Victoria Park would not be available for the association again this season. It was resolved that the secretary apply for 'a refund of tho amount charged for the second dressingroom which was lately taken over. The referees' reports of last Saturday's matches were received. Threo players who took part in the Thistle-Everton match were reported. They will be asked to appear before the executive next Wednesday. It was decided to hold a picture benefit in aid of the association's funds. A special meeting of the executive lias been called for Saturday next at the Bayswater Ground, As the meeting is important it is hoped all members will attend. It having been decided to roopen the McLaren case to hear fresh ovidence, the committee proceeded to deal with the matter D. McLaren conducted his own case in the prcsenco of the referee. The evidence of the refcreo was taken, also that of the two linesmen and McLaren. After consideration of the new evidence it was decided that, D. McLaren's penalty of suspension for the remainder of the season be reduced to ono month. ARRANGEMENtFfOR SATURDAY. The arrangements for Saturday's matches of the Auckland Football Association aro as follows: — , First Division: North Shore v. Thistle, North Shore, referee Mr. Dawson; Corinthian v. Carlton. Bayswater No. 1, Mr. Merson; Adult School v. Brotherhood, Richmond, Mi Wood ; Y.M C.A. v. Everton, Domain No. 2, Mr. Horsloy, Junior Division, Final: North Shore A v. St John's, Domain No. 1, 8 p.m., Mr Guest Third Division : .Tabernacle A v. Wild Rose, Henderson, Mr. Wright; Everton B v. Everton A, Bayswater, No 2, 2 p.m., Mr. Cutton! City v Tftbernaclo B, Bayswater No. 1. 2 p.m., Mr. Morson. '