FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16300, 5 August 1916, Page 5

FOOTBALL.

THE RUGBY GAME. TO-DAY'S MATCHES. The Auckland Rugby Union's competitions will be continued to-day at the Showgrounds, the .ic.-u-y rain during the week having made j Eilon Park unplayable. The principal event of the day will be the j re.play of the University A-Graiton match, and much interest is being taken in it. be- ■ cause of Us influence en the first-grade I championship. In the first round University ; I defeated Grafton by 10 points, two converted • j tries, to nil, but in the second round a much- I ' strengthened Grafton team defeated Unirer- ; sity by 15 points to 6. Grafton, however, j was. on account of a breach of tile competition rules, ordered to play this match over ! again, hence the interest in to-day's game, j Further interest was added by 'Varsity's I defeat of Grammar School Old Boys' A team j last Saturday. There are many who expect , J the 'Varsity players to make a better showing j I against Grafton to-day than they did on the ! last occasion. The other first-grade matches are City v ! lonsonby and University ii v. Grammar i benool Old Boys B. At this weed's meeting of the Auckland • Kugby Referees' Association the following were present:—Mr. A. Nicholson, chairman. Messrs. P. W. Uayson. W. J. Meredith. J. ■Long. A. V.ctherilt. P. Mackic. G. Nicholson A. 'lilly. H. Frost, and A. R. Coltman hon. . secretary. A new member, Mr. J. Corner, . was successful in passing his examination in theory. Many interesting points were dis- \ cussed by members during tne evening. • J. O'Leary. North Island and New Zea'and ' representative, who camo to Auckland in ' 1909, and who represented the province continuously from that year until 1913. has ! returned to the Wairar-apa, where he will ' again take up his residence. A correspondent has asked for the name of ' the player who scored the first try tor Auck- i land in the match between Bedell-Siev- : wright's British team and the Auckland j representatives. The first try was scored by ; " . E. McKenzie. wing-threequarter. and !' i other tries were scored by W. Cunningham. j forward, and D. Gallaher. wing-forward. The ' ■ tries of the two last-named were converted by \ I" . Murray. The match was played on ] August 20. 1901. and Auckland won by 13 | j points to 0. i

ARRANGEMENTS FOR TO-DAY. As Eden Park is unplayable the whole of to-day a Rugby football matches will be played at the Show Grounds, Epsom. The arrangements have been altered and are now as follows: — First Grade: Grafton v. University A, No. 1 ground. 3 p.m., referee Mr. Meredith; Ponsonby v. City, No. 9 ground, 3 p.m.. Mr. \\ethenlt; University B v. Grammar B. No. 8 ground, 3 p.m., Mr. Crichton. SECONDARY SCHOOL MATCHES. Senior Grade: Grammar A ▼. Sacred Heart, No. 1 ground. 2 p.m., Mr. A. Wetherilt. becond Grade: Grammar A v. Technical College, No. 7 ground, 2 p.m., Mr. ClinV Grammar B v. Sacred Heart, No. 2 ground. 2 p.m.. Mr. J. Boggs. Third Grade: Grammar A v. Sacred Heart. £0. 3 ground. 2 p.m., Mr. J. Long; Sacred Heart B v. King's, No. 4 ground, 2 p.m., Mr. il. Lenihan. PUBLIC SCHOOL MATCHES. A Grade: Ponsonby v. Devonport, Devonport . 1 p.m.. Mr. B. Ensor. B Grade: Normal v. Beresford Street, No. 6 arunn i. 2 j. m.. Mr. A. Nicholson. C Grade: Mount Roskill v. Newmarket. .\o. 8 ground. 2 P> m.. Mr. E. Donovan; Uiershe v. Point Chevalier. No. 9 ground. - -'"-. -Jr. D. Stewart. All other public school matches are postponed.

SENIOR CADET MATCHES. 31st Company v. 18th Company. No 7 "* £ P' m - Mr. J. Corner; 30th Company y. 3 3 th Company. No. 6 ground. 3 p.m.. Mr. Hayson: 26th Company v. 29th Company. No. 4 ground. 3 p.m.. Mr. Donovan f 4th Company v 18th Company, No. 3 ground. 3 p.m., Mr. Webster. ». A *y r SL ereeß - are to b « in attendance at the Show Grounds at 2 p.m. —"<-<» SEVENTEENTHS V. AUCKLAND. THE VISITING TEAM.

I The team from the seventeenth reinforceI merits which will play the Auckland representatives at Auckland next Saturday, will be selected tr <>™ the. following:-.!,. Bennett, ™V r r 7- J -u9, B £ en ,-- D - Corby. T - Courtffif'vitW' 11 ' C . Neary. P. Sheehan. T. Marsha 1 C. Cowan. A. Campbell. J. Brewer. I < St,, , bb, V, W - £ lar ,K G. Sellars. R. John! Bfon. J Don. J. Wells, and T. Davidson. j The soldiers will play in all-white jerseys. : Private P. Shoehan. in a letter to Mr A i « Ik,. °P°. n ry secretary of the Auckland Rugby Union stated that the camp team ! had an excellent record. They, however ; found it hard, on 5s a day. to find them- ; selves in football jerseys, footballs, and boxing gloves. The Otago and Canterbury I sportsmen had sent their men into camp completely equipped in so far as ' jerseys, footballs, and boxing gloves were | concerned. The Wellington Rugby Union presented the Auckland men with a set of jerseys, and the men had purchased their own footballs and gloves, which were now almost worn out. It is hoped that Auckland sportsmen will see that "A," Auckland. Company, seventeenth reinforcements, leaves tie Dominion, not only fully equipped with footballs, boxing gloves, and other athletic gear but also with a set of blue-and-white jerseys The names of the men in the team suggest that the famous provincial colours will not be disgraced on any football field

GRAMMAR SCHOOL OLD BOYS.

WINTER REUNION TO-NIGHT. The, winter reunion °. the Auckland Grammar SC » ? Old Boys' Association will be held , at . the Centreway Tearooms. Queen Street, this evening at eight o'clock. This arrangement will i ve the old boys who th« % fl^ w S^lo^ 0 o tball match between the Sacred Heart College and Grammar School teams an opportunity to meet again W, eve '%- II Waß - par,ly for this reason that the function was fixed for to-night A musical programme has been arranged and light refreshments will be served Ticke'i of admission may be obtained from any member of the committee, from Mr F T yle ' i<s» 0n secretary. 11. Warwick Chambers, 168. Queen Street, or from Mr V S Robertson, care of Robertson's Music Depot! Queen Street. wh

THE LEAGUE GAME

TO-DAY'S MATCHES

The semi-final of the Rene's Rooster competition, now being held under the auspices i th ? t Auck land Rugby League, will be played between City Rovers and Ponsonbv United teams at Victoria Park -day It is expected that a Hose and exciting contest will result irom the third meeting this season of the teams. The Ponsonby team has lately shown improved form, its defeat of -\orth hhore Albions last Saturday be-n" proof of that. Therefore. City Rovers should be extended to-day. The winner of thi3 match will meet Newton Rangers in the final next Saturday.

THE ASSOCIATION GAME.

FIRST DIVISION BATCHES.

What shouldl be practically the deciding match in the Auckland Football Asociation'l first division championship will be played between Richmond and North Shore at the Domain to-day. Richmond is at the head of the list and is leading North Shore by one l>o:nt tuerefore to-day's result may be de clare. A3 both teams are showing good combination, an interesting contest should follow the kick-off.

Corpl. Alfred Corbett. who has fallen in action in trance, enlisted at the outbreak of war and obtained the rank of corporal I- su<E camp. He was a member of the worth Shore Association football team in .111-12. and in the following year played for the t-vov, a juniors when t'ln- team won the Auckland Football Association's second cnviMon cnampwnship. He did not play in