FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16325, 4 September 1916, Page 8

FOOTBALL.

: THE RUGBY GAME.

SENIOR CADET MATCH,

The principal Rugby football match on Saturday, was that between a Goldfields senior cadet team and the representatives of the Auckland companies. The match was played in fine weather, and on a good ground at Epsom. The play was interesting throughout, and exciting towards the finish. The Goldfields fifteen war! by 13 Points to 12, A match was played at the Sacred Heart College grounds, Ponsonby, between the past and present pchorars. The latter won by 11 points to 9.

AUCKLAND V. GOLDFIELDS CADETS

The match between the Goldfields and Auckland senior cadet teams was played at tho Show Grounds on Saturday. The scoring was opened by Gavin, who gained a, try for tho visitors in the first quartor. In tho second period Auckland, assisted by the wind, equalised tho scores as the result of a try by Fisher. Shortly afterwards Johnson scored a try for the visitors, which Dean converted, and before tho hell rang for the spell Simpson touched down for the homo team, tho position at half-time."being: Goldfields 8, Auckland 6. Auckland gained a lead after resumption as the result of a try by Simpson, but not long. afterwards Gavin scored for the visiting team. and. Dean converting, the latter led 13 points to 9 whon the final quarter was commenced. The play becamo exciting, both sides attacking in turn, and just on call of timo Fishor scored again for the city cadets. The kick at goal, from ii difficult angle, did not add to the points, and the gamo ended:— Goldfields 13 Auckland 12 Mr. A. Collman was referee. COLLEGE V. OLD BOYS. 'SACRED HEART REUNION. . A match betweon. past and present scholars of the . Sacred Heart College was played at the college grounds', Ponsonby, on Saturday. "There 'was a large attendance of past,and present scholars and guests, at the . function, which waa of an extremely sociablo and enjoyable nature. Afternoon tea "was dispensed by a committee of ladies. '•• The match was won by tho present boys by 11 points to 0. In the first spill Mahon and Kenealoy scored tries for the Old Boys, and Buxton for Collego scored a try, which Goldwatcr converted. ■In the second spell Finigan and Miilgan scorod tries for College, and Crossley scored a try for the Old Boys. The game ended:— , •'. College 11 .. Old Boys ... r ... 9 Mr. E.- Donovan was refeiree. ! PUBLIC SCHOOL MATCHES. '■} ) A GRADE. Ponsonby defeated Remuera, 6 points to 3. ■■ •. 'I B GRADE. Normal defeated Newton West, 4 points fc'O. - Beresford Street defeated Epsom, 3 points to-0. ; ~ : C GRADE. Ellerslie defeated Mount Roskill, 18 points to 0. ■ . . Newmarket defeated To Papapa, 16 points to 0. • •

i PUBLIC SCHOOLS' GALA.

.With the object or establishing a fund with which to purchase a set of football jerseys for eijch of the schools competins under the auspices of the Auckland Public Schoplix Jtugby Union, the referees and school delegates have combined to work up a gala day for the boys. The gathering will be hold at Eden Park, on September 16, and it is attractive football and the ado of tickets—to raise a > considerable sum. A stronr committee, consisting of the whole of tho .Referees' Association, together with the ;folldwiny: Messrs. L- Sheppard, B. Mclnnes, T. Jones, H. Wooller, W. Edgerley, A,-Bell,'J. Vuglar, B. C. Moore, A. Sheppard, and Bro, Calixtus, has been set up to carry out an extensive programme. Mr. B. W. Hayson, Bavfiold School, hau been appointed organising secretary and treasurer. " i^je.' programme will consist of a seven-a-side' tournament for tho schools, an A and B school representative match, a school relay race—one team from each school—a 100 yds footballers' entries from oach school—and a drop-kicking competition. The~aup'port-of-tte general- public is confidently expected, a3 the boys of to-day will be our future* representatives, and well merit ourconsideration. '_~_, ,

GRAMMAR DEFEATS HAMILTON. [BY TELHPEAPH.— CORRESPONDENT.] ,£i . HAMILTON, Sunday. •"The Grammar School Old Boys', team mjit the Hamilton Rugby representatives at Stecie Park yesterday afternoon, the visitors winning by 16 points to 3. The game -was very interesting, and, at times, exciting, tho local side putting up a much better exhibition than was expected. Badeley scored the opening '.try. and, near the close of the second quarter Badeley var again the main factor in scoring three points. In the final quarter Nicholson scored a try, and McLean raised the major points. Then Galbraith got over in the corner and scored for tho home team. Sominerville ran across the line between the posts and touched down,' and McLean again made no mistake with the kick. The game ended:— .• Grammar School Old Boys .. IS ■'•■; Hamilton • 3 Mr. A. Newdick was referee. Z REFEREES' REUNION. The annual smoke concert of the Auckland Rugby Referees' Association was held at The Tiffin on Saturday evening. Mr. A, Nicholson, president, occupied the. chair, arid there was a large attendance of members and guests. A lengthy toast list was honoured, as follows:"The King," proposed by. .the chairman; "Boys at the Front," by Mr. Wethorilt; "Rugby Union," by. Mr. Nicholson, and responded to by Mr. F/;J. Ohlson: "Affiliated Clubs." by Mr. i CJiffe, and responded to'by Mr. A. Bonella: "■.Kindred Sports," by Mr. Hayson: "Referees' Association," by Mr, A. McElwain, arid responded to by Mr. Nicholson; "The Ladies," by Mr.'W. Meredith; " The Press," by ( , Mr. _ Webster. A programme of entertaining items was contributed to by Messrs. Cliffe. Meredith. D. and H. Black. O'Malley. Eintz, Kelly, Gray, and Coma, the juggler. .■ THE LEAGUE GAME. * EXCURSION TO THAMES. •r ■'■RICHMOND V. OLD BOYS. [by telegraph,—own correspondent.] •<• THAMES, Siturday. A number of footballers arrived here, last night by excursion steamer' from Auckland for tho purposo of treating the Thames public to an exhibition of League football. The chairman of the Auckland League, Mr. Benson, accompanied the teams as managor, and Mr. Thompson as referee. The Auckland City Brass Band, which travelled with the footballers, rendored a number of selections during the afternoon. Two matches were played between the Thames Old Boys and Richmond teams, and—as a curtain-raiser— Grafton fifths. Two matches were played miring the afternoon, the principal being that betwe.m the Thames Old Boys and Kicnmond teams. The curtain-raiser-be-tween City and Grafton fifth grade teamswas won by tho former by 3 points to 0 •RICHMOND V. THAMES OLD BOYS. nThe game between Richmond and Thames U.ct Boys was a good exhibition of the League code, the second half in particular •i? 8 fast and open. Richmond kicked off With the advantage of a good breeze, and soon had Thames defending. From an opening toad© by Freeman, McGregor scored a 4ry for Richmond. There was no further score in the first half. Soon after resumption, Davidson secured the ball, and outpaeing the Richmond backs, scored. From », ponaltjf-kick Cloke scored for Richmond Shortly afterwards Rcid made an opening arid sent to Davidson, who ran from ha", way and. outpacing the backs again, touched down. Just on time Schofiold scored a try and converted it. The game ended:— ... Thames Old Boys ... U "Richmond 5 Mr. Thompson was referee. j JUNIOR COMPETITION. The final match in the junior knock-out competition wag • placed at Otahuhu on Saturday between the Ponsonby United and Otahuhu League football teams, Ponsonby won by 19 points to 8. For the winners tries were scored by Rao (2), Norman, Cross and. Taylor. The last-named also kicked two goa)3. There-was a good ■> attendance of spectator}, and the proceeds will be donated to the Children's Hospital Equipment Fund.

'C THE ASSOCIATION GAME, '•■'.-•' t 1 i SIXTH , DIVISION . MATCH. msi 1 ,. .'A- match'between the sixth division Asmp, ciation football teams, North Shoro A and ;:<,,. y ftorthcote, was played on Saturday. North-' !J3:;.-?..i cote won by.4 goals to 1. Bnrford scored |spr.i writhe .winning.*: team and Boulder for the - - Joserfl*'-?,.^.«^. , ... ■ ■ , ■<];-,-■.,..■ .■■ -.• - ■~.,.-.-.■—.. ■ - i