FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVII, Issue 17523, 15 July 1920, Page 7

FOOTBALL.

pJ^K' V THE RUGBY GAME. • t •' - • v** y . i' THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. ■ % The Management Committee of the Auckland Rugby Union, met last evening-. Mr. |g h I. jr. E. Jonas presided. The Wellington Rugby' Union wrote agreeing to play Auckland,. at :f Auckland, on September 4. SOW Waipa. r Union wished to know if a match between - ' Auckland and its representatives' could bo V*:\ • Arranged to take place at Ts Awamutu. Congfp' sideration of the matter was deferred till ;-V, later in the season. The Hamilton Union ||g wrote regarding, its application for. affile tion. which tre? deferred pending, a confer- . - ence between the Auckland. South' Auckland i «d Hamilton Unions. The union wished to , know whether the Auckland Union would . 15831 the conference and decide the place and ;-a number of delegates to attend. The matter hands of the chairman. The g ... Goldfields Union, Waihi. applied for affiliavlvi i ; . $?*V "J. stated that tho union • comprised :v'r Plako, Paeroa »d Waihi. The matter ■was held over pending the conference ■ asked for _by tho . Hamilton Union. ' Tbv* University students were granted per- >' . mission to play a burlesque football match > % at Eden Park on Saturday at 1.46 p.m. Tho v;' Ta Puke sub-uiuon wished to know it an - Auckland senior team oould visit To Puke on July 24. matter was inferred 'to Auckland clubs. _ The Thames High School Oil Boys Association were granted permit - > sion to play the Thames juniors at Thames on Saturday. _ It was decided to hold a '2- " special meeting .of delegates and players on Friday, July 23. to discuss matters concerning . the Auckland Union playing certain ™k>s. Tfao New Zealand Union has notified tae. Auckland Union that unless it ceased using these rul»s the New Zealand Union » would have to take drastic action, and tho meeting is being called to consider the r e . position. * ; , v MATCHES FOR SATURDAY. The Auckland Rugby Union has arranged the following matches for '• Saturday— Representative —Auckland v. Tara- • naki, Eden Park No. 1, 5 p.m. Second Grade.University v. Ponsonby. Eden Park No. 5. 5 p.m., Mr. H, Moore: Grafton v. Training College, Show Ground No. 2, 3 p.m.. Mr. J. Hall; Suburbs v. Grammar School, Avondale, Mr. Stubbing. Third University v. St. Stephen's. Show Ground' No. X, 3 p.m., Mr. Ensor: Thames Old Boys v. Parnell. Show Ground 1 No. 2.2 p.m. :'Mr. J. Hall; College Rifles v. Ponsonby. Eden No. 5, 2 p.m., Mr.. H. Moore; Grammar School v. Suburbs. Avondale,. Mr. Stubbing: Y.M.C-A. v. Technical College, Show Ground No. 1, 2 p.m.. Mr." Elisor. ... Fourth Grade.— v. Telegraph Messengers. Show Ground No. 3. 2 p.m.. Mr. Moffat Fifth Grade.—Parnell v. Marist Brothers. Domain No. 2, "9 p.m.. Mr. Cutnmings: Telegraph Messengers v. Grafton, Domain No, 2, i 3. p.m.. Mr. Cummings. House —John Court, Ltd., v. G. Court and Son. Show Ground No. 5. 5 p.m.. Mr. Moffatt. SECONDARY SCHOOLS 'MATCHES. Seniors.King's College v. Grammar School, Eden Park No. 1, 1.45 p.m., Mr. Donovan. Second Grade.—Grammar School A v., King's College, Show Ground No. 2, 11 ajn., ! Mr. M. Kronfeld; Grammar School B v. Grammar "School -C, Victoria Park No. 3, 11 a.m., Mr. J. Cnohton. Third Grade.—Grammar School A ▼. King's College, Show Ground No. '2, 10 *.m_ Mr. M. Kronfeld: Grammar B v. Grammar C, Show Grbund No. 3, 11 »-m-. Mr. Pittam. * , ' Fourth Grade.—Grammar Bv. King's College, Show Ground No. 3, 10 a.m.. Mr. Pittam. PRIMARY SCHOOLS MATCHES. A Grade.— v. Vermont A, Domain ■ • No. 1. 11 a.m., Mr. T. Marshall; Point Chevalier v. Berosford Street. Eden Paris • No. 2, 10 a.m., Mr. Molloy; Manngawhan v. Richmond. Road A, Victoria Park, 10 a.m., Mr. Brewer: Remuera v. Nelson Street.< Victoria Park No. 1. 11 ajn., Mr. A. Wetherilt. B Grade.— I.: Napier Street v. Takaptma. Victoria Park No. 1, 10 a.m.. Mr. i - A. Wetherilt; Normal v. Ellerslie, Domain No._2. 11 ajn.. Mr. G. E. HOI; Bayfield A v. Te Papapa, Snow Ground No. 1, 11 ajn.. Mr. Gasparich; Mount Albert v. Surrey Hills, Eden Park No. 3. noon, Mr. McCormack. B —Section II.: Devonport v. Mount Eden. Eden Park No. 2.-11 am.. Mr.. Molloyj Richmond W. v. Mount Roskill, Domain No. 2, 10 a.m., Mr. G. E. Hill; Ponsonby v." Ed end ale. Eden Park No. 3. 1 p.m., Mr. McCormack; Newton East v. Grey Lynn.-; Domain No. 1, 10 a.m., Mr. T. , "• Marshall. . - • ---.j C Grade.—Vermont B v. Newton West, Domain No. 5. 11 a.m.. Mr. Hints; Meadowbank v. Parnell, Domain No. 3, 10 a.m., -Mr. Hintz; Bayfield B v. Newmarket, Domain No. 4, 11 a.m. Mr. K. B. Hill: St, BarniflJas j v. Onohtmga, Show Ground No. 1. 10 a.m., I Mr. J. G-asparich. - • Junior Ponsonby v. Vermont Street. Victoria Park No. 2. 11 a.m., Mr. R. Brewer; Napier Street v. Ellerslie. Domain No. 4. "10 a.m.. Mr. H. B. HUT; Nelson Street v. Richmond Road. Victoria Park No. 3. 10 am., Mr. J. Ciichton ;. Newton "West, a bye, ... .. N.Z.. VERSUS . COMBINED TEAM. < \ A WIS AT PAf.MERSTON 1 . i-v [BY telegraph—press association.] ! -PALMERSTON NORTH,. Wednesday. j The New Zealand Rugby representatives played a combined team representative of W anganm.. Horowhenua and M»naw%tu here to-day before 4500 spectators. The weather was fine and the ground fairly dry.. The All Blacks were superior in. every department with the exception of tight forward work. Their back division was fast and resourceful.-. especially in -attack.' The final score was: .All Blacks, 39; Combined Team, o. McLean. . (2), Donald (2), Badeley 12.). Algar, Wilson, A Storey, and Steele scored tries ■ Carroll converted two. O'Brien ' one, and Wilson kicked a, penalty - goal. -SOUTH AUCKLAND V. TARANAKI [Br telegbaph.— CORRESPONDENT.} . HAMILTON. Wednesday. The match between- the South Auckland representatives (from teams comprising Mornnsville, Maiamata, Cambridge,, Maniapoto = King County, and Raglan) and Tatankln was played at Steele Park this afternoon in fine weather. The game resulted in a draw, no tries being scored. The visitors had the advantage in the first half, and several times the home team's goal - was in danger. South Auckland • rallied in the second half, and two dangerous rushes were warded off with difficulty. The game was a close even contest from the outset. South Auckland had never Ji'syed together before, and put np a fine defence. Mr. R. Chapman, of Motrin refereed. • » UNDER LEAGUE RULES. ENGLISH TOURING TEAM. MATCH AGAINST • AUCKLAND; LOCAL PLAYERS CHOSEN. The English League football team which has just completed its Australian tour is expected to arrive in Auckland on Monday The team will play its first game in New Zealand against the Auckland representatives at the Domain on Saturday, July 24. The selectors have chosen the following players to represent Auckland— Fullback: W. Davidson (City). Threequarters: Cloke (Newton), Grey (Maritime), Woolley (Grafton), Ifwerson (Grafton). -Five-eighths: Stewart (City). Halfback: Poison (Newton). Forwards; Stormont (Marist), Somers (Newtoe i. Walters (Devonport), Avery (Maritime), Wilson (Lower Waikato). Bass (Newton). Emergencies: Half. Walsh (Ponsonby); threequarters. McClymont (Ponsonby). Loveridge (Marist); hooker. _ Lowry (Ponsonby); forwards. Herring (Maritime), Paki (City). A match was played between A and B representative League teams at Victoria » Park yesterday afternoon to allow the selector to chose a team to represent Auckland against, the English team on Saturday. . » July 24. The weather was showery, but despite that fact there was a large attendance of spectators. After a most interesting game the B team won by 1& points to 12. In the first half the play was very even : Bennett scored a try for the A team, which , Davidson converted. The B team soon evened ud matters. After a period of loose play in midfield the ball was taken to the A's twenty-five, where, from a scrum. Herring forced his way over. Stormont converted. In the second spell the B team had much the better of the game, tries being BO" red by Stormont,_ Herring, McGregor, and Paki, one of which Stormont converted. WfolJey scored a try for the A torn, which Davidson converted. The latter also kicked * penalty goal. Mr. Ball was referee. COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT. The Committee of Management of the Auckland Rugby Football League was held last evening. The president, Mr. J. Car- i law, occupied tho chair. The secretary to j the New Zealand Council wrote stating that •arrangements had been made with the Mayor. Mr. J. H. Gunson, to accord the English Leag.ie team a civic reception at the Town Hall on July 20 at noon. The secretary to the Pongonby Club wrote states that ti>c club, as _ holders of tue Thacker Shield, had received a cha"enge from the Federal Club, Christchurch, to Way a match at Auckland for the shield. The matter of arranging a date "or the match was left in the hands of the chair- * roan. An application from the Maritime Club to have the Graf ton-Maritime match replayed owing to the ineligibility of one of vie Grafton players wa-9 deferred. i

FIXTURES FOE SATURDAY. the draw for Saturday's ▼. Marist, No. l v iSI. Mr. W. Murray: Chtar ThoTrmSJS. : tS: 3 Domain, 3 p.m., Sir. F. S ;•> IferonppW- v; PoWiby, No. S^S^n 3 P-m- Mr. L Farrant. jvoeoqnd > Grade.—City v. | Thames, No. f3 irS'rf : Mr- fc T. a Hill « £tmsonby No. ' 4 Domain,!2 p.m., Mr. tE. BeDDjsey; Northcote v. Devonport A, North Thfia , 5- m v'"'Mr. F. . Neighbour.' v„ , xiurtj Grade.—Devonport -.;■; v.Kmesland. ff?T. Shores2; -FTNeighbom, _ Majrukair v. Point : Chevalier, °' a 1 3.' p.m.s Mr.VVauae. > *<jSa? Fourth _Gr»de.—Eongaland ▼. ' RichmondNo. . : 2 Victoria Park. ; 3 p.m.. Mr. W. Mitchell; Otihuhu ▼. Ponsonoy, No. 2 tvK?l •J* P-m'., • Mr. ;A. Ferguson. : ;£■ • if th Grade.—Manukau srs v. RichmondS^tonj. No. i : Domain. 1.45 p.m., Mr. J. xtusutai; • vPonaotthy A' v. Maritime, No. 1 Xjctoija Park.. 2, p.m., ; Mr.' C. ■■ Thompson: Otahuhu y. City,' No. 1 Otahuhu. 3 p.m.. ~A . Edacrwes; -.Richmond B v. Devonport. ~ Kichmond. 3 p.m., Mr. - Hemming. - L Sixth Grade.Manukau v. ' City. No. 3 2 pan.. Mr. H. Clayton; Maritime v. Richmond, No. 2 Victoria Park, 2'p.m.,; Mr. Palien: Ponsoaby v. Devonport,'.No.> 4 Domain, 3 p.m.,- ' Mr. Dempsey.' v- 5, t: \ :.|\ ■ —f f;,: . ■