SOCCER GAME

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23083, 7 July 1938, Page 11

SOCCER GAME

VISITS FROM OVERSEAS __ 1 REQUEST FOR ENGLISH SIDE Probable visits from overseas teams •- were discussed at last night's "meeting' of the control board of the Auckland Football Association. An inquiry made to the New Zealand Council relative to the possibility of a visit from an Indian side resulted in a reply that negotiations were proceeding with certain members of the Indian hockey team now touring the Dominion, but that nothing had been finalised. A copy of a letter sent to the English Football Association by the New Zealand Council was read, in which it was suggested that an English side should visit the Dominion in 1910. The fact that New Zealand would then be celebrating its centennial was stressed in the letter. 1 . A ruling was received from the New Zealand Council with regard to the case of »'"• player who had retired through injury and had returned to replace another injured player. The council stated that such replace- i ment could bo made up fo and including half-time. f / With a view to' improving tho standard'' > of line umpiring, it was decided to ask the clubs to submit the names of meh willing '' to become permanent linesmen to their re- t spectivc senior teams. The Referees' Association offered to discuss the duties of a linesman with those appointed. It was recommended by the entertainment committoe that, in an endeavour to foster a better understanding between the board and the clubs, a scries of social evenings should, * be held, at which representatives of the clubs should be present. This suggestion was warmly approved by the board and it was decided' to hold the first gathering on July 30. The question of clubs signing on Navy players was discussed following a query from a club delogate. It was decided to adhere to the previous ruling that only players permanently stationed at. tho base ceroid b$ played in club teams. ' - The City Council advised that, following complaints by tho three football codes relative to insufficient dressing accommodation at Western Springs, the matter would be dealt with at tho next meeting of the Parks Committee. The following transfer was confirmed:—* J. O. Clark, Y.M.C.A. to Metro-College.

FLYGER ROSE BOWL CHALLENGE BY WELLINGTON [BY TELEGRAPH —FKESS ASSOCIATION] •WELLINGTON, "Wednesday Following receipt of a letter Iron? th« Auckland Football Association suggesting a match between Auckland (holder) and Wellington for the Flyger Rose Bowl, the manageinent committee of the Wellington Football Association, at its meeting to-night, decided to issue a formal challenge for th» trophy, which is for boys under 21 on January 1, 103 S. The date suggested is Saturday, July 30. when the Wellington finalists in the Chatham Cup will be playing the winner of the Auckland—North Auckland match at BlandforTl Park in the North Island final.