ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19699, 27 July 1927, Page 15

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

AUCKLAND REPRESENTATIVES

MATCH AGAINST CANADA.

TEST PLAYERS DROPPED*

The Auckland representative Association Football team to play Canada at Blandford Park on Saturday afternoon has been chosen by the sole selector, Mr. A. P. Neesliam, as follows: Goal, Batty (Tramways); backs, Gerrard (North Shore), Reid (Thistle): halves. Carter (Thistle). Christie (Thistle), Dickson (Thistle); forwards, lanes (Ponsonby), captain, Dunsmore (Thistle), Spencer (Tramways), Miles (Navy Depot), Humphreys (Y.M.C.A.). Reserves: Lyon (Northcote), Wright (Ponsonby). , 'fhe players will meet at Blandford Park at 7.30 p.m. to-morow. The team as chosen is a very strong one, comprised of players who have shown fine form in club football this season and who combine pace with weight. Of the men chosen to train, Tinkler, Jones and Hislop, three of this year's Dominion representatives, and Cumming and Mooney have been passed by. The omission of the three players who took part in the tests against the Canadians is justified. No doubt Jones spoiled his chances by his game against Canada last Saturday. Tinkler was considered lucky to be chosen for New Zealand in view of his failure to reproduce his club form of last season, while Hislop has evidently been omitted because of the incapacitation of his regular partner. Kay. Another factor probably influencing the selector was that Hislop plays more to the ball and does, not use his weight. His place has been taken by Miles, the Navy player whose versatility is well known, while Humphreys has been placed on the left wing. Spencer is the only possible choice as centre-forward. As the result of his great improvement in recent matches Dunsmore has been given his chance, with Innes, who played a grand game in last Saturday's test, as his partner on the right wing; Mr. Neesbam has paid Thistle the compliment of selecting its half-line without alteration. This is a wise move. Much will depend upon the halves and the three Thistle footballers have already proved their reliability. The choice o£ Gerrard, Reid and Batty as a rearguard occasions no surprise.

MEETING OF COMMITTEE

ARRANGEMENTS FOR SATURDAY

The Management Committee of the Auckland Football Association met last evening, Mr. Andrew Menzies presiding. No senior club competition games will be played on Saturday on the occasion of the match between Canada and Auckland at Blandford Park. Matters pertaining to the management of the game were discussed at length and a scale of charges for admission was drawn up. Community singing has been arranged for. while a band will also be in attendance. A "curtain raiser will also be played should the weather be favourable ~ . A deputation from the jN ew Lynn Club waited on the committee in connection with the dismissal of its protest regarding time played in a second grade match. j.ne matter was considered in committee. The New Lynn club stated that a new playing area had been acquired in its district, but that the ground required clearing and levelling. An application for financial assistance in this matter was referred to the grounds committee.

JUNIOR FIXTURES

The following junior games will be played on Saturday in order to equalise the rounds in the club championships. All other games have been postponed. Following are the fixtures, grounds and referees: — Fourth Grade.—North Shore v. Eden Rovers. Domain No. 4, 1 p.m.. Mr. Crocker; Belmont v. Comrades, Victoria Park No. 4, 1 p.m., Mr. Adams. _ , Fifth Grade.—Tamaki v. Northcote. Outer Domain No. 1. 1 P.m., Mr. P. Sanford: Comrades B v. W.Y.M.1.. Outer Domain No 2. 1 p.m., Mr. G. Allen. Sixth Grade.—Tamaki v. £w:th Shore, Domain No. 3. noon. Mr. G. T. Lee: Carlton v. Mount Albert Grammar Sfchool, Outer Domain No. 2, noon, Mr. Crocker; Northcote v. Y.M.C.A. B. Domain ISO. 4, noon, Mr. Dobell. - T n Seventh Grade.—Belmor.t A v. North Shore. Outer Domain No. 1. 11 a.m., Mr. Dobell; Belmont B v. W.Y.M.1., Outer Domain No. 2. 11 a.m., Mr. G. Allen; Comrades B v. Comrades C, Domain No. 4. 11 a.m.. Mr. L. Campbell.

PRIMARY SCHOOLS' FIXTURES. Following are the matches, grounds and referees for the primary school fixtures next Tuesday:— . , , Senior Grade.—Section A: Richmond Road v. Onehunga, Outer Domain No. 2, 3.15 p.m., Mr. Check; Kpwhai v. St Hehers, Outer Domain No. 1, 3.15 p.m.. Mr. Crocker. Section B: Devonport v. Beresford Street, \ ictoria Park No. 4. 4 pm Mr Adams: Stanley Bay v. Belmont. Victoria Park No 3. 3.15 p.m., Mr. Dobell. Section C (on Wednesday): Bayfield A v. Nelson Street, Victoria Park No. 4, 4 p.m., Mr Check; Vauxhall v. Bayfield B. Victoria Park Ivo. 3, 4 p.m., Mr. Dobell. . Junior Grade.—Section .A: Ivowhai A v. Grey Lynn. Outer Domain No. 1, 4 t>.m.. Mr. Crocker; Kowhai B v. Onehunga, Outer Domain No. 2. 4 p.m.. Mr. Check. Grafton. a bye. Section B: papier Street v. Devonport, Victoria Park No. 4. 3.15 p.rn.. Mr. Downes; Bayfield v. Stanley Bay, Victoria Park No. 3, 4 p.m., Mr. Dobell; Belmont, a bye.

CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS. Senior Grade.—Grey Lynn A. v. Oneluuifrn, Inner Domain No. 1, 10 a-m... Mr. G. Allon; East Suburbs v. St. Patricks, Inner Domain No. 2. 10 a.m.. Mr. r. Simm: Grey Lynn B. v. Sacred Heart A, Outer Domain No. 3, .10 a.m.. Mr. L. Carnnbell: St. Benedict's v. Sacred Heart 15. Outer Domain No. 4, 10 a.m., Mr. A. Ohap- ** Junior Grade A.—Sacred Heart A v. St. Benedict's A, Inner Domain No. 1.9 a.m., Mr. G. Allen; Onehunga v. St. Patricks. Inner Domain No. 2, 9 a.m-Mr. F. Smim; Remuera v. St. Benedict's Convent, Outer Domain No. 3, 9 n-.m.. Mr. L. Campbell: Grey Lynn A v. Takapuna, Takapuna, 2 P- Junior Grade B.—Grey Lynn B v. Sacred Hea-rt C. Outer Domain No. 4. 9 a.m.. Mr. /\. Ohappell: Grey Lvnn C v. Sacred Henrt B. Outer Domain No. 5, 9 a.m., Mr. W. Phillips. NORTH AUCKLAND V. CANADA. TEAM TO MEET THE VISITORS. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] WHANGAREI, Tuesday.

The selectors for the North Auckland Football Association, Messrs. Mills. Akers and Cole, announce that the following team has been cbosen to play against the Canadians at Kensington Park on Thursday:— Goal, Newton; fullbacks Taylor, W. Hellens; halves. Mills. Rodgers (captain), Catinge; forwards, Caldwell, Wilson, Akers, Patrick, Hazell. Emergencies: Kirkley and J. Hellens.