FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 18135, 6 July 1922, Page 9

FOOTBALL.

THE RUGBY GAME.

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.

The Management Committee of the Auckland Rugby Union met last evening, Mr. H. Frost presiding.

The New Zealand Union confirmed the date, July 22, for the match, Maoris v, Auckland, to be played at Auckland. It waa decided that the charges for admission be one shill ng for the ground and one shilling for the etand. the New Zealand Union to be asked to include the aanusement tax in the price of admission.

Mr. P. Mcllwain was appointed manager of the Auck.and team to play Thames, at Thames, on Ju.y 15. The Auckland team. Trill be selected from North Shore. Univer-' eity. Newton, Eden and Grafton teams. The Koh mararna Club's application for coksrs—b.ack jersey, with 9in. white band —was agreed to. Trie New Zealand Union advised that J. L. Clarke, W. P. Smith and C. A. Ryder had been reinstated, on the recommendation of the Auckland Rugby Union. An application from the Kaipara Union for a representative match, to be played at Helensvilie, was referred to the Match Comm'ftee. It was decided to challenge the holder/? of the Ranfurly Shield during the Auckland team's southern tour, if practicable. The annual Grammar School v. King's College match is to be played on Saturday on a ground to be arranged. The Juni r Advisory Board reported that it ad decided to *>u*pnnd a player in the Post «nd Telegraph fifth grade team until December 81, 1023, for maliciously kicking an opponent. The report was confirmed.

SENIOR CLUB COMPETITIONS. DRAW FOR SECOND ROUND. The following is the draw for the second round of the senior club matches under the auspices of the Auckland Rugby Union:— July B.—Grammar Old Boys v. Grafton, Ponsonby v College Rifles. University v. Eden, North Shore v. Newton, Marist Brothers a bye. July 15. —Grammar Old Boys v. Ponsonby, Marist Brothers v. College Rifles, North Shore v. University, Newton v. Eden, Grafton a bye. JulyV29.—Grammar Old Boys v. Marist Brothers, College Rifles v. Grafton, University v. Newton, North Shore v. £iden, Ponsonby a bye August s.—Ponsonby v. Marist Brothers Old Boys, Grafton v. University, College Rifles v. North Shore, Newton v. Eden. Grammar Old Boys a bye. FIXTURES FORtSATURDAY, The following fixtures have been arranged for first grade matches, to be played on Saturday, under the auspices of the Auckland Rugby Union:— » Grammar Old Boys v. Grafton. Eden Park No. 1; Ponsonby v. College Rifles. Eden Park No. 3; University v. Eden, Eden Park No. 2; Newton v. North Shore, at North Shore PRIMARY SCHOOLS MATCHES. The following arrangements have been made for primary schools matches, to be played on Saturday:— A Grade.—Mount Eden v. Devonport, Victoria Park, 100 a.m., Mr. Moon; Mount Albert v. Maungawhau, Eden Park, 11 a.m., Mr. Geard; Richmond West v. Remuera, Domain, 11 a.m., Mr. Marshall; Bayfield v. Edendale, Domain, 11 a,m., Mr. Potter; Newton East v. Vermont A, Domain, 11 a.m., Mr. Burton; Richmond Road and Cornwall Park. byes. B Grade.—Takapuna v. Avondale, Victoria Park, 11 a.m., Mr. Seasley; Epsom v. Vermont B, Eden Park,. 10 a.m., Mr. Moore; Point Chevalier v. Otahnhn, Domain, 10 a.m., Mr. Marshall. C Grade.—Newton West v. Mount Roskill, Eden Park, 11 a.m., Mr. Roberts; Meadowbank v. Te Papapa, Domain. 10 a.m., ,Mr. Strotton; Grey Tiynn v. Parnell, Domain, 9 a.m., Mr. Potter. D Grade.—Beresford Street v. Nelson Street, Victoria Park, 9 a.m., Mr. Corbett; Newmarket, v. Napier Street, Victoria Park, 10 a.m.. Mr. Beasley; Ponsonby v. Onehunga. Domain, 10 a.m., Mr. Wells; Normal, a bye. Juniors.—Ponsonby -v. Bayfield, Domain, 9 a.m., Mr. Aickin; Edendale v. Mount Eden, Domain. 9 a.mi, Mr. McGachee; Mount Albert v. Maungawhau, Eden Park, 9 a.m., Mr. Geard; Grey Lynn v. Remuera, Domain, 10 a.m., Mr. Kronfeld; Newton West v. Meadowbnnk, Domain, 9 a.m., Mr. Kronfeld; Ellerslie v. Newton East, Domain, 11 a.m., Mr. Lawson; Richmond Road, Vermont Street.. Nelson Street. Vauxhall, Napier Street, Beresford Street, byes.

AUCKLAND REPRESENTATIVES. ITINERARY FOR SOUTHERN TOUR. The Auckland Rugby Union has now completed its arrangements for the Auckland representative team's Southern tour, which is to commence on August 9. The following is a list of matches to be played:— August 9 —Auckland v. Waikato, at Hamilton. ..''*«, August 12.—Auckland v. Taranaki, at New Plymouth. --,'*- August 16.—Auckland v. South Canterbury, at Timaru. August 19—Auckland v. Otago, at Dtrnedin. August 23—Auckland v. Southland, at Invorcargill. .. . „'■ „ , August 2G—Auckland v. Canterbury, at Christchurch. , August 30—Auckland v. Wairarapa, at Masterton. ' Sfntember 2—Auckland v. Wellington, at Wellington.

REPRESENTATIVE MATCHES. The "following representative Rugby matches have been arranged by the Auckland Rugby Union for the season, all to be at Auckland except where otherwise July' 27—Auckland v. Northland, at Whangarei. August 12—Auckland v. Thames. August 19—Auckland v. King Country. August 26—Auckland v. Bay of Plenty September 2—Auckland v. Northland. September 16—Auckland v. Taranaki Oreturn match). September 9—Charity Cup match. September 23—Bay of Plenty, at Te Puke. INTER-SCHOOL CONTEST. WIN'FOR CHRIST'S COLLEGE. [l(V TELEGRAPH.— PRKSS ASSOCIATION.] CHRISTCHURCH. Wednesday. At the annual football match, Christ's College defeated Boys' High School by 24 points to 3. The match was played at Lancaster Park, snd was witnessed by several thousand people.

WELLINGTON V. TARANAKI, . i WIN FOR WELLINGTON. [BY TELEGRAPH. —P&E.SS ASSOCIATION.] HAWERA. Wednesday. Wellington had to play hard to defeat Taranaki to-day. The game was watched Dy about 3500 spectators. Playing against a southerly v.iiid Wellington early attacked. aomo pretty passing by tiio backs getting thoTarauaKi line- A scrum went, in Tajan«iKi's favour, but an inirmgement gave H. JNickolls a uhance, and he kicked a fine Taranaki attacked vigorously, but tne Wellington deience wae sound. Alter several minutes defensive play M. Nichoils, Wogan. and Tunmngton broke away, but the lastnamed was smothered, and Taranaki-resumed tile offensive. West, Fogarty, and Masters being prominent. The 'local team keiit Wellington 'busy. Finally Johnson secured a- hue try, which was unconverted. Taranaki maintained the pressure, and mistakes by Wellington players cave them several chances of. Kicking goals, out the spell ended with the ecorea even.. It was anticipated that the Wellington backs in the second spell would make play open and interesting, but the handling was disappointing. An interchange of kicks ended in Taranaki'e favour, and a Wellington player setting offside Roberts had a kick at goal, which failed. Good footwork by both teams followed. Wogan putting in a fine run. Wellington backs became prominent, ALgar spoiling by Passing forward. Later a clever move by H. Nichoils enabled the Wellington backs to attack, and Wogan was pushed out. Taranaki became aggressive, Christofersnn forcing. The local defence was very solid, and a draw looked likely, but Tunnington, with & brilliant zig-zag run. carried play to the Taranaki line. A moment later Troy got over to score a try, which M. Nichol's converted. Taranaki struggled hard to score, but Christoferson relieved with j. fine kick. A loose rush by the, Wellington forwards saw Duncan cross the line to score a try, which. M. Nichol'.s converted just on the call of time, the game ending: Wellington. 13 points: Taranaki, 3.

UNDER LEAGUE RULES. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. The Management Committee of ihe Auck-la-nd RuHby League met last evening, the chairman. Mr. J. W. Hammill, presiding Seven members of the Maori team that returned yesterday from, Australia were admitted to membership of the Fire Brigade Club. t " " It was decided to ask the clubs to forißard .the names iOf ex-members willing to act as referees. " A suggestion that a coach should be obtained for Auckland from England or Australia was made by Mr. E. Pholan. who referred to the need for improvement in concerted play. The coach could ulso act as caretaker. A committee consisting of the

chairman. Mr. Phelan, and Mr. E. Stallworthy, was appointed to report en the matter. NEXT SATURDAY'S MATCHES. The draw for next Saturday's rr atones 13 Senior Grade. —North Shore v. Newton, Victoria Park No. 1, 3 pjn., Mr. Bait; Ponsonby v. Athletic, Victoria Park No. 3, 3 p.m., Mr. Minehim; Richmond v. Mariot Brothers Old Boys, Domain No. 1, 3 p.m., Mr. Hill; City v. Fire Brigade, Domain No. 2, 3 p.m., Mr. Bull. Second Grade.—Mangere v. Athletic, Grey Lynn, 3 p.m., Mr. Clark; Devonport v. Ponsonby, North Shore, 3 p.m., Mr. Gallagher, Otahuhu v. Richmond, Otahuhu, 3 p.no., Mr. Hushes; Ihumata v. Manukau, Mangcre trotting ground, 3 p.m., Mr. Chapman; Newton v. Northcote. Northcote, 3 p.m., Mr. Fergusson. Third Grade.—City ' B v. City A, Grey Lynn, 2 p.m., Mr. E. Bovaird; Ellerslio v. Richmond, Richmond, 3 pm.. Mr. Farrant; Newton v. Kingsland, Kingsland, 3 p.m.; Point Chevalier v. Ponsonby, Point Chevalier. 3 p.m., Mr. Saunders. Fourth Grade. —Devonport v. Richmond, Richmond. 2 p.m., Mr. Farr&nt; Parnell v. Otahuhu, Otahuhu, 2 p.m.. Mr. Hughes; Newton v. City, Manukau No. 2, 3 p.m.-, Mr. Hayward; Ellerslie v. Kingsland, Ellorslie, 3 p.m., Mr. Taylor. Fifth Grade.—Devonport v. Newton, Victoria Park No„ 1, 2 p.m., Mr. McCowatt; Ponsonby v. Richmond, Domain No. 1, 2 p.m.. Mr. Morgan; Marist Brothern Old Boys v. Manukau, Domain No. 2, 2 p.m., Mr. Vause; Northcote v. Takapuna, Takapuna, 3 p.m., Mr. Ripley. Sixth Grade.—Section A: Otahuhu v. Ponsonby, Victoria Park No. 3, 2 p.m., Mr. Clayton; Kingsland v. Richmond, Kingsland, 2 p.m.; Ellorslie v. Athletic, Ellerslie, 2 p.m., Mr- Taylor; Marist Brothers Old Boys v. Manukau, Manukau No. 1, 8 p.m., Mr. Pullen. Section B: AthlHic v. City, Victoria Park No. 1, 2 p.m.. Mr. Clayton: Parnell v. Northcote. Northcote, 2 p.m, Mr. Ferguesori; Manukau v. Richmond, Manukau No. 1, 2 p.m , Mr. Pullen. Cadets.—22nd Company r. 26th Company. Manukau No. 2, 2 p.m., Mr. Hayward; Takapuna v. 29th Company, Takapuna, 2 p.m., Mr. Ripley. House Match-—Messrs. Sharland's employees, Point Chevalier, 2 p.m., Mr. Saunders.

THE ASSOCIATION GAME. WIN FOR THE AUSTRALIANS. DEFEAT OF SOUTH AUCKLAND. [BX TELKORAFn.—OWN COBHBSIK>NDENT. ] HAMILTON. Wednesday. The Australian Association football team arrived in. Hamilton from Rotorua to-day. The visitors were welcomed at the Waikato Hotel. Mi - . -J, McKinnon, president of the South Auckland Association, introduced tin team and wished them a pleasant game. The deputy-Mayor, Mr. W. F. Mason, in adding felicitations on behalf of the residents, remarked on the delight that it gave them to welcome players from Australia in the various branches of sport. Ho was sure the visit would give a good fillip to the association game in this country. At Sedckm Park there was an attendance of about 1500 to witness the match between the Australians and South Auckland. The weather was fine. The ground waa very sticky. Following were the teams:— Australia.—J. B. Bryant. A. Fisher, W. Mcßride. J. Cumberford, S. A. Storey, C. Sheaton, W. Dane. W. Bratton. J. W. Brown. D- Ward, and F. Thompson. . South Auckland.—Davidson, Dodds. Williams. Walker, McLellan. W. McNeil, Marsh, Hayes, Crabb, Barnett, and Tait. South Auckland kicked oft with the wind behind them, and from a paas by Marsh, Barnett missed a chance to .score. Australia attacked but South Auckland cleared and the ball was taken into Australian territory. Australia pressed and Dane made a great shot, but the ball hit the post. After midfield play South Auckland pressed and were awarded a penalty, from which Barnett scored. South Auckland 1 * Australia .. .. .. .. 0

Thompson made a great dribble, but found no one ready to take his centre, and the ball again went into the Australian half. Brown took a good centre from Thompson, but' McNeil cleared well. Alter an uneventful spell Marsh made a great centre, which Hayes just missed heading into the goal. Dane secured and made a splendid run up the field, but Brown failed to take the centre, and South Auckland cleared. Mcliellan put in some pretty head passing, but Australia took charge and Davidson saved a hot shot from Fisher. South Auckland attacked and Hayes had a shot but missed. South Auckland contiaued to keep their opponents extended.' Australia then attacked and Fisher, from a good centre, tried to head a goal, but Davidson saved well. Half-time came with the score unchanged. On resuming, Australia pressed, and from a pass from Brown, Dane had an unsuccessful shot. South Auckland failed to clear, and shortly after Brown found the net. ' Australia .. .. .. . . 1 South Auckland .. .. .. 1. For a time Australia attacked hotly- but Davidson made some wonderful saves. Play livened up considerably and several players were temporary casualties. Australia continued to put on the pressure, iiind Brown put in a hot one. but again Davidson withstood the attack. A merry five minutes in front of the South Auckland goal nearly a score, but Dan© made a bad shot and South Auckland cleared temporarily. Australia were not to be denied and South Auckland had to thank Davidson for no increase in the score. Dane made a nice centre and Brown at last found the net. Australia .. 2 South Auckland ... ~ ~ 1 South Auckland seemed done, and when they got the ball did not seem to ba able to kick it. After a solid attack on their goal they woke up and Barnett put in. a good centre, but no one was there to take it. Australia took charge again and Ward sent one over the top. Time came with Australia pressing, but the score changedA feature of the match was the brilliant goal-keeping of Davidson. Mr. Bull (Auckland) was the referee. -■•