FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 18171, 17 August 1922, Page 4

FOOTBALL.

THE RUGBY GAME. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. The Management Committee of the Auckland Bugby Union, met last evening. Mr. H. Frost presiding. « Mr. A. J. Don was appointed manager of the tewn to play Bay of Plenty at Te Puke on August 25. The New Zealand Union wrote on the Question of the reinstatement of boys of 18 years oi." under playing league. Such boys will have to submit applications to be admitted (or readmitted) to the Eugby game on the reinstatement form. The rule regarding no further reinstatements being considered will not apply to such cases. In, connection with * telegram received from Mr. R. &. Webster, manager of the Auckland touring team, suggesting that the team play Hawke's Bay for the Eanfurly Shield, the chairman's action an advising the manager to adhere to the original programme was approved. ~ ~ The New Zealand Union advised that the New Zealand Sports Protection Society had entered on an active campaign to persuade the Government to relinquish the collection of the amusement tax so far as all athletic associations were concerned, and requested that all unions take up the matter br way of resolution. It was resolved that, as the game of Rugby football is played pure.y for the physical benefit of the players and not for financial gain to individuals, the union is of opinion that, so far as football is concerned, it should ..be relieved of 'he amusement tax, as th* union is doing a national duty in developing the moral, as well as the physical, side of those' participeting in. the game. MATCHES FOR SATURDAY. ; The following arrangements have been made for Rugby matches to be played under the auspices of the Auckland Rugby Union on Saturday:— Moascar Cup.—Grammar School v. Hamilton High School. Eden Park. No. 1. 3.15. Mr. P. E, Sutherland. Seven-a-aide Tournament, Eden Park, No. 1; 2 p.m. Second Grade.—Grafton v. Ellershe. Eden Park No. 2, 3 p.m.. Mr. A. Y. Millar: A. and B. Trial Match. Eden Park, No. 2, 1.45 p.m., Mr. A. M. Mackay. Third Grade.—Grammar v. Ponsonby, Victoria Park, No. 2, 3 p.m., Mr. A. Coltman; Grafton v. St. David's, Eden Park, No. 3, 1.45 p.m., Mr. J. H. Muldoon: Y.M.C.A. v. St. Heliers. St. Heliero. 3 p.m., Mr. J. Twinane; Mount Albert v. Post and Telegraph, Show Ground, No. 1, 3 p.m., Mr. A. Paul; Ellerslie v. College Rifles, Ellerslie School, 3 p.m.. Mr. J. Hall; Suburbs v. Grey Lynn, Richmond, No. % 3 p.m., Mr, G. Grigg: Technical v. St. Stephen's. Show Ground. No. 1, 2 p.m., Mr. G. Longville: Eden v. Howick, 3 n.m., Mr. W. J. Crichton. Fourth Grade.—Grammar v. Grafton, North Shore, 2 p.m.. Mr. E. N. Vickerman; Poneonby v. Suburbs, Domain, No. 4, 2 p.m., Mr. A. Lucas: Post and Telegraph v. Marist, Show Ground. No. 2.2 p.m., Mr. A. Paul: Shore v. Papatoetoe, Shore, 3 p.m., Mr. E. N. Vickerman; Ellerslie v. Eden, Ellerslie School. 2 p.m.. Mr. J. Hall. Fifth - Grade.—Share v. Ellerslie. Victoria Park. No, 1, 1.45 p.m.. Mr. A. Coltman: Parnell v. Suburbs, Domain, No. 4. 3 p.m'., Mr. R, P. Bennett; Eden v. Marist, Riohmond, No. 1. 3 p.m., Mr. E. Rule; Grafton v. Ponsonby, Richmond, No. 2, 3 pjn., Mr. G. Grigg. \ , -. ' Secondary Schools.—Senior: Grammar B v. Sacred Heart, Domain No. 2, 1.45 p.m. Mr. R. P. Bennett. Seconds: Mount Albert v. Grammar C, Show Ground No. 1, 10 a.m., Mr. E. N. Hogben;' Grammar B v. Technical. Show Ground No. 2. 10 a.m., Mr. K. P. 'Bennett. Thirds: Grammar v. Sacred Heart, Richmond No. .1. 2 p.m.. Mr. E. Rule. Fourths: Grammar v. Sacred Heart. Sacred Heart Collet M.2 p.m„ Mr- J. Bogga: Grammar B v. Sacred Heart College B, Sacred Heart 3 p.m., Mr. J. Boggs. Public Schools Final.—Edenelale v. Remuera, Eden Park No. 1. 12.45 pjn., Mr. A. E. Wetherilt. • „„ , ~ . „. T Senior Cadete.—33rd v. 23rd, Domain No. 2. S p.m.. Mr. A. Lucas. _ House Matchea.—Tattersfield'a v. New Zealand Express Co,. Show Ground No. 2, 3 p.m.. Mr. G. Longville: K*m«thorn«, Prosaerv. RM-ail Chemists. Show Ground Np. 3. 2.p.m.. Mr. C. Thomas: L. D. Nathan's v. Auckland Meat Comoany, Show Ground No. 3 3 n.m., Mr. C. Thomas; Harbour Board v. Kohimarama. Kohimsrama. 3 T'-m.. Mr. A.;r. Wakefield; Auckland City Council v, Limited, Outer Domain. 3 p.m., Mr. E. L. Moffat. PRIMARY SCHOOLS' MATCHES. The following arrangements have been made for primary schools* Rugby Union matches to be played on Saturday:— A Grade.—-Edendale v. Remuera, Eden Park. 12.43 p.m.. Mr. A._E. Wetherilt; A and B Representatives, Eden Park. 10.80 a.m.. Mr. Moore; Heleneville v. Parnell. Eden Park. 9.30 a,m., Mr. Stretton. Junior Grade.—Vermont Street v. Grey Lvnn. Eden Park. 9 a.m... Mr. Parris; Ellerslie v. Remuera, Domain, 10 a-.m., Mr. Welk. ■> it SENIOB SUBSIDIARY COMPETITION. The following is the draw for .the senior subsidiary competition to bo played on Saturday. August 28:—University v. College Rifles. Domain No. 1; Ponsonby v. North Shore. North Bhore: Newton .v. Marist Brothers. Eden Park No. 2; Eden v. Grafton, Domain No. 3. ——— '» SEVEN-A-SIDE TOURNAMENT. The seven-a-side tournament, under the auspices of the Auckland Rugby Union, is to be commenced at Eden Park on Saturday, the first match starting' at 2 p.m. The following is the draw:— Match No. I.—Grammar 1 v. University 2. No. 1, 2 p.m., Mr. H. Cliffe. Match No. 2.—University 1 v. Grafton, 2,15 p.m.. Mr. A. E. Wetherilt. , Match No. 3,—Grammar 2 v. North Shore, 2.30 p.m., Mr. H. Cliffe. - _ Match No. 4.—College Rifles 2 v. Ponsonby, No. 2, 2 p.m., Mr. B. W. Hayson. Match No. s.—Newton v. Marist 1. 2.15 p.m.. Mr. W. J. Thompson. _ Match No. 6,—Eden v. College Rifles 1. 2.30 p.m., Mr. W. J. Thompson: Marist 2* a bya. Match No. 7.—Winners of 1 play winners of 4. No. 1. 2.45 p.m.. Mr. M. Kronfeld. Match No. B.—WinPerß of 2 play winners of 6, 3 p.m., Mr. M. Kronfeld. Match No. 9.—Winners of $ play winners of 6, No. 2, 3 p.m., Mr. B. W. Havson. As time will not permit of the games being concluded on Saturday a further day will' be fixed by the Management Committee, when the winners of the No. 1-4 game will meet Marist 2. The winners of 2-5 will meet the winners of 3-6. and the winners of the same finals will then play off for the final. The 'conditions of the competition are that they shall be played in two spells of five mitmteß each under the rules pertaining to the game as played in club competitions except that no marks are allowed, and if no score at the end of the allotted time, then the first team to force the opposing side or score will be. the winners. There will be no replacement during'the game, and no alterations allowed in the personnel of a team other than substitutes for players injured in the previous game. The first teams must be ready on the field at 2 p.m. sharp, and the referee may declare one team a winner if the opposing team is not ready at the appointed time. Teams for thu subsequent matches niUst be ready and waiting on the side line, and take the field immediately the preceding game is finished. '

DEFEAT OF AUCKLAND.

WIN FOR SOUTH CANTERBURY. [BY. TELEGRAPH—PRESB ASSOCIATION.] TIMARTJ. Wednesday. The Auckland footballers opened the South Island itinerary hero by\ opposing South Canterbury in dull, though fino •weather, and on dry. faist turf. The game opened fast and even, the forws.rds having most of the play. Maison had to retire after 15 minutes. McManus iiubstituting him. The first si>oll was a long, fast battle for supremacy, tho local forwards outplaying their opponents, but meeting smart, fast, clever backs. The first score came to Auckland before the game* had been going 20 minutes as the result of a splendidly combined run by McManus. Earl and Thomas, who got over, but Ifwersan failed with, the kick. The .northern forwards lacked sting, while tackling of South Canterbury kept attack out of danger. Balf time saw the scoiob unchanged. The game in the second ,spell was extremely willing, with few outstanding incidents. The local forwards continued io dominate the play. Ward crossing aud converting five minute* after the restart. The Auckland backs were once more seen to. advantage with smart picking up and. tricky running, but given little opportunity of combination. with South Canterbury forwards always harassing the opponents' defence. Ward again crossed, but failed with the kick. Auckland livened up from thin reverse, and for the first time the forwards had the upper hand, but the jiace seemed to be too much for them, and a promise of brighter things faded out with a determined attack by South Canterbury. A free kick close in looked dangerous for South Canterbury, and Ifwerson kicked a goal. The game until the finish was a stirring, determined struggle, with good football. South Canterbury winning by 8 points to 6. The victory was attributable to the superiority of the local forwards, who w«ire - faster and lasted better. The Auckland backs were smart and clever, but were smothered by overweight and smart, tackling of the home side. SOUTHLAND V. HAWKE'S BAY. [BY TBLSaBAPH.—PJaEBS ASSOCIATION.} INVERCAKGILL. Wednesday. Southland. 11 points! (three tries, one converted), defeated_Hawke p a Bay, 3 (an unconverted try).. There war an attendee* of 6000 wwctatora.

ALL. BLACXSV EASY WE*.

* . 46 POINTS TO 11. [BY. • TELEGRAPH;—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] PALMERSTON NORTH, Wednesday. The All Blocks played the first matclr on their return from Australia here to-day, against a Manawatu team reinforced by four Wellington University men, Siddells. Trapski, M&lfroy, and Troy. Manawatu opened vigorously, and Siddells scored, a try within two minutes pi starting, Swainston converting. Over-eagerness caused Manawatu to he penalised, and Fitzgerald kicked a goal. Siddells secured another tty shortly afterwards, but Swainston failed with the kick. Manawatu. 8; All Blanks, 3. The All Blacks got going properly after this, the forwards, with Bellis in the van, givins a great display on the damp ground. There was a succession of tries scored. Ford cleveriy in-passed to Whyte. who got over to score a try which Nicholls failed to convert. Cupples and Whyte scored in Quick succession, Nicholls converting both tries, the spell ending: All Blacks, 16. Manawatu, 8. Donald, who injured an ankle, was replaced by Williams. The second spell. was a monotony of All Black scores, broken by a great dash by Leeder, who intercepted" a pass from Bellis and scored. Tries for All Blocks wese obtained by Ford (3>. Richardton. Cupples, Baddeley (2), M. Nicholls (2). Bell converted one, and M. Nicholls kicked a penalty goal, the game ending: AH Blacks, 45; Manawatu, 11. WAIRARAPA V. KING COUNTRY. [BY. TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] TE KUITI. Wednesday. A willing encounter ensued between the Wairarapn. touring Kagby team and. Klll2 Country this afternoon, the former winning by 9 points to 8. Wairarapa scored two tries and a penalty, and their opponents two tries, ono of which was converted. WELLINGTON V. MARLBOROUGH. [BY telegraph.—press association.] ; BLENHEIM, Wednesday. 1 Wellington defeated Marlborough by 20 points to 8, the visitors adding 17 points in the second spell to the home team's nil. The Wellington, backs showed fine combination. WANGANUI V. HOROWHENUA. [by. telegraph.—press association.] I.EVIN. Wednesday. The Wanganui Rugby representatives .defeated Horowhenua to-day by 15 points (three tries, one converted, and a neld goalj to 11 (three tries, one converted). INTER-COLLEGIATE GAME. [by. telegraph.—press association.] WELLINGTON, Wednesday. St. Patrick's College defeated Wellington College at Rugby to-day by 8 points to 3. The match was played on sodden ground-

UNDER LEAGUE EULES:

AUCKLAND V. HAWKE'S >BAY< CUP MATCH ON SATURDAY. The first interprovincial match of the season under League rules will be played at Carlaw Park on Saturday, when the Hawke's Bay League representatives will meet the ohosea of the Auckland League. The match will involve possession of the Northern Union Challenge Cup, which is at present held by Auckland. A. challenge match between the teams mentioned wis played at Carlaw Park last season, when the Auckland representatives succeeded in retaining the cup. Unfortunately the weather on that occasion was exceptionally bod, and the game was played in a sea of mud. Sufficient indication, however, was given by the visitors that they possessed a knowledge of the League code of no mean order, and the Hawka's Bay team this year is reported to be an exceptionally combination. As far aa the Auckland. teem is concerned the standard of play, in the club eoines this season gives promise that a reallj' good representative team will take the field on Saturday. . . ' Owing to injuries received in a cluo game J. Laing, the Anckland halfback, waa not available for inclusion in the Anckland team. C. Poison, who. was selected for the halfback position, was injured last Saturday and Nicholson, the Athletics halfback, wul take the field on Saturday behind the Auckland paok. Following • are the teams t— AUCKLAND. Fullhack. -W. Davidson. ■ . Threequarlers.—G. Davidson. Dufty, Dele Fiveleighths.-B. Laing, Wetherall. Halfback.—Nicholson. - _■: . Forwards.—Stormont. Lowry, Dinge, H K^es A -B^kfrGrey. Foxward.i Herring ' Recd - HAWKE'S BAY. Fullback.—H. Johnson. «„„ A Threequarters.—R. Hike, .T. Mapn,, A. A Fiv l teighth 8 :-N. McCarthy. P« Exeter! Halfback.—T. Mitchell. aW-Uw Forwards.-A. McCuteheon, B. Shanhan, S. Adams, P. Burrows. J. Morgan. Si. G Bserveß.-B*ck: J. Fulford: Forward: J. Downing. . MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. The Management Gommittee of the AucklshShfa 1 Jet."* «3« Management Committee- in>'i*i>wu|: to grans an application for a replay of tne match between. Manukau and Takapuna was upheld. The matoh was ordered to be .replayed on a date to be fixed. • ■ The matter of granting transfers .to members of junior clubs to play for-senior veams was, the subject of a letter from the Junior Management Committee. It was suggested that certain senior teams that had junior teams playing in the grade competitions took players from junior teams that did not have senior grade teams. The League was requested to eaerciee the utmost care in granting the transfers referred to. The Fetter was formallv received. -*> < . Permission was granted to th© Post and Telegraph Department officials to .play the final 01 the department's competition between the mailroom and workshops on Carlaw Park to-day. A challenge from King Country to play a match with the Auckland representatives for the New Zealand League's Championship Shield was referred to the New Zealand Council. _v_ FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY. The following junior games have been arranged by the Auckland League fox Saturday:— Second Grade.—North cote v. Mangere, Victoria Park, 3 p.m., Mr.' Vauee; Devonport v< Manukau, Devonport; 3 p.m., Mr. Warrant; Ponsonby v Ihumata, Domain, 2 p.m., Mr,T. Hill; City v. Richmond, Carlaw Park' No. 1. 2 p.m., Mr. B. Boufanrd. Third Grade.—Parneil v. Devonport, Domain, 3 p.m.. Mr. Morgnn; City v. Ellerslie Grey Lynn, 3 p.m., Mr. Taylor; Richmond v. Corcmandel, Richmond, 3 p.m., Mr. Saunders; Kingsland v. Point Chevalier. Ringeland, 3 p.m., Mr. Mincham; Newton v. Ponsonby, Domain. 2 p-m., Mr. Ferguson. Fourth Grade.—Newton v. Otahuhu. -Domain. 3 p.m.. Mr. Rogers; Parnell v Athletics, Carlaw Park No.' 2. j 2 p.m.,, Mr Hughes; Devonport v. Kingsland, Devonport, 2 p.m., Mr. McCowatt: EUerslie v. Richmond* Richmond, 2 p.m., Mr. Hayward. Fifth Grade.—Richmond v. Manukau, Carlaw Park No. 2, 3 p.m., Mr. Coulam; TakaSuna v. Devonport, Victoria Park, 2 p-m., [r. Murray; Northcote v. Ponsonby, Grey Lynn. 2. p.m., Mr. Taylor. , Sixth Graao A.—Ellerslie v. Kingsland Ellerslie, 3 p m., Mr. E. Bouvaird; Ricuroend v. Ponsonby, Point Chevalier, 3 p.m i Mr. Claylton; Otahuhu v. Mariet. Kingsland, 2 p.m., Mr. J. Clark; City v. Athletics, Domain. 1 p.m., Mr. Chamnan. >:• . Sixth Grade-B—Parnell v. Athletics, Victoria Park, 1 p.m., Mr. Murray;^Manukau v. City. Domain, 1 p.m., Mr. Gallagher; Northcote v. Richmond. Grey Lynn, 1 p.m., Mr. Avery. ~ _, ■ ■ . Cadet Competition.—Takapuna v. 22nd Company. Takapuna, 3 p.m., Mr. vv. Clark; 36th Company v. 29th Company, Manukau, 3 p.m.. Mr. Pollen. ■ • ' '- The final match for the Post and Telegraph competition will be played to-day at Victoria Park, at 3.15 p.m., between Workshops and Postal Messengers. The following will reE resent the Messengers:—Edwards, Halhday. ynch. Herd, Atfon. "Whittington, Singe, Moore, Arthur, Triicey. Maxxtfield, Reill>-, TTrnton. Coates, Osiaond.