FOOTBALL.
THE RUGBY GAME. KOHN SHIELD . MATCH. The annual Rugby football maich for the Kohn Shield botween teams representing the Wellington and Auckland Tra-mways, will be played at Victoria Park this afternoonThe trophy, which was presented by the late Mr; A. Kohn, is held by Wellington, who defeated Auckland at Wellington last year. Both teams have been considerably improved this season, and a close game is expected. Mr. W. Meredith, will referee the match, which commences at 3 p.m. The teams are: — Wellington.—W. Perry, W. Waison, AShardlow, P. Yates, H. Rowe (captain), E. Barrett, A. Moschini, I. Greig, J. Pennall, M. Anderson, W. Marshment, G. Peacock, M. White red, F. Sullivan, A. Trinder: emergencies: Back. G. Dumbleton; forward. R Ward. Auckland—G. Ryan. A. Pollock. F. Ellice, F. Shana-ghan. M. Loveridge, S- Fry, C Webb, L. Anderson, W- Harvey, W. Cassidy, F. Clarke. W. Hooker, F. Newell, W. F>Dempsey, W. Perry; emergencies: Backs, Baker. Melgren; forwards, Elliott, Laing. THE SPRINGBOKS' TOUR. RETURN MATCH WANTED. [BY TE^EOR^LPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON". Tuesday. In accordance with a general wish for a return match with the South Africans, the Mayor. Mr. R. A. Wright, M.P., despatcEe'd the following telegram to the manager of the Springboks m Christchurch:—"Congratulations on your win at Wellington. There is a general desire here for a .return match at the end of your tour. Are you agreeable? If so, will submit your reply to the New Zealand Union." Consideration has been given to the proposal to match the Springboks against the Maoris. It is now practically certain that the game, will be arranged Suggestions for a definite fixture will be placed before the New Zealand Rugby Union's Management Committee on Thursday evening for confirmation. TAURANGA TEAM. [by TELEGRAPH. —OWN correspondent.] TAURANGA, Tuesday. The following wfll represent the Tauranga Rugby Union against the Te Puke Union in the football match on Saturday next: — Fullback, B. York; threequarters. J. Tau, G. lies (captain), and D. Borell'; fiveeighths, A. Ille3 and F. Harawera; halfback, J Borell; rover, Witana Murray; forwards, iW. Pearcey, R. Heke, Tiwha Tapeta, Barclay, Tutangitp. C. Faulkner. Emergencies: Backs, D. Williams; forwards. C Borell. THE ASSOCIATION GAME, MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. The Management Committee of the Auckland Football Association met last evening, Mr. D. Williams presiding. It was dec-ued to accept September 10 as the date for the Brown Shield match against Wellington, at Wellington, provided that team holds the trophy after the match with Canterbury on Saturday. The second division match, Metropolitan B v. Northcote, which was set down tor last Saturday, was awarded to Metropolitan B owing to Northcote iaii ng to turn out. ' Y.M.C.A. reportea that their team would be unable to travel *o Huntiy next Saturday, and the Philom-l team w.is appointed for the. trip. A letter was received from the City Council Reserves Committee granting the use of No. 1 ground. Victoria Park, for special matches. Entries will be rece yed at next Tuesday's meeting from fourth division teams for the Bouskill Victory Cup competition; from the fifth division for the O'Leary Shield; from the ' sixth division for the Kennedy Memorial Cup; and from school teams for the Harry Reason School Cup. MATCHES FOR SATURDAY. The following Association football matches have been arranged for Saturday: — Seniors- —Ponsonby v. North Shore, North STiore No. 1, 3 p.m.. Mr. L. R. Thompson; Huntiy v. Philomel, Hnntly. 3 Mr. Ritchie: Y.M.C.A. v. Northcote. Victoria Park No. 4, 3 p.m., Mr. J. BallSecond Division. —Devonport Methodist t. North Shore. North Shore No. 2, 3 p.m., Mr. Leddy; W.Y.M.L v. Everton,. Mount Albert, 3 n.m., Mr. McNaxy; Technical Old Boys v. Ponsonby. Victoria Park No. 3, 3 p. to.. Mr. Robinson: Metropolitan B v. Metropolitan A. Victor"a Park No. 4, 2 p.m., Mr Braithwaite; Northcote v. Philomel. Philomel. 2 p.m.. Mr. Roberts. Fourth Division.—St. Heliers v. W.Y.M.L, Victoria Park No- 3. 2 p.m.. Mr. J. Ball: Onehunga Methodist v. North Shore, North Shore. 2 pm. Mr- L. R. Thompson. Fifth Division.- —Y.C.L. v. Metropolitan, Victoria Park No. 4. 1 p.m.. Mr. Elsby; Belmont v. Brotherhood, Victoria Park No3. 1 p.m.. Mr. Gibson: North Shore v. Devonport Methodist. North Shore No- 2, 2 p.m., Mr. Sanson; Northcote, a bye. Sixth Division.—A: Y.C.L. v. W.Y.M.T., Victoria Park No. 3. 12 o'clock. Mr. Robinson: St. Heliers v. Belmont B, Victoria Park "No- 3. 10.30 a.m.. Mr. Robinson: North Shore v. Northcote. North Shore No2. 1 p.m.. Mr. Roberts; Belmont A v. Mount Eden, Victoria Park No. 4. 10.30 a.m., Mr. Lownsborough- _B: Northcote v. Belmont, Victoria Park No- 4. 11-30 3jn. t Mr. Lownsborough : Brotherhood v. * North Shore, North. Shore No. 1 1 p.m.. Mr. McKenzia. t
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LVIII, Issue 17844, 27 July 1921, Page 9
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