SOCCER MATTERS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 11224, 1 June 1922, Page 8

SOCCER MATTERS

MEETING OF ASSOCIATION CURTAIN RAISER! DELETED. The Wellington F.A. met last evening, present—Messrs A. B. Wells (chairman), C. Webster, W. Duncan, W. Auld, A. G. Barnett, C. K. Dick, P. Banks, H. L. Godber, J. Blair, H. S. Liversage, B. Mabin, and A. Williams (hon. secretary). WANT TO GO DOWN. Lower Hutt Y.M.I. secretary wrote asking for the team to be transferred to the fourth division, as they were too light and young to compete against the teams in the third division. The letter was referred to the committee for report. INJURED PLAYEttt. Wadestown F.C. reported an injury to G. W. Kaywood during the match with the Gas Company at Kilbirnie on Saturday. Ho was under medical attention, and had had to have five stitches put in the wound in his 'head. —The letter was received. Mr Arthur Phillpotts wrote from Carterton accepting the office of vioe-presi-dent, and enclosing a cheque for two guineas, adding that he was coming to Wellington on Friday, and intended to stay and see the Australia-Wellington match.—Thanks were accorded for the donation. A PROTEST.

Scottish Wanderers wrote protesting against the result eff the match with Johnsonville on Saturday, as the latter team did not take the field until seven minutes after the quarter of an hour’s latitude allowed. They asked to he awarded the match, or that a reply be ordered. The referee's report upon the circumstances is to be obtained. USB OF BASIN RESERVE. The Wellington City Council wrote that the association had been granted the use of Basin Reserve on the dates m ranged, the City Council to collect 20

per cent, of the gross takings end arrange for the ticket sellers end gate attendants, the association to bear the cost; recognition to be given to the official passes issued to the Mayor, councillors, town clerk, city engineer, and direotor of parks. The letter was received. TO 1 TRAIN FOR THE TEST. The N.Z-F.I. wrote asking if the following playprs would be available for the Test Match, stating .that they would require to leave Wellington on .Monday, 12th inst., and may be required in training until the second Test on June 24th. The names were :—W. Anton, C. Ballard, G. Campbell, C. Cusack, W. Brownlee, Swing, Gilbertson, D. Jones, N. McArthur, E. Taylor, and W. Thomas. It was agreed that the secretary should supply the Information. Waterside Workers’ Band wrote offering to olav on the ground on the occasion of the Australia match, sending a hand •of 20 men, at 15s per man, conductor Is extra. It was agreed that the offer could not be entertained. HARD LUCK. A letter from the City Council stated that permission jiad been granted for. a curtain raiser to ho played on the Basin Reserve prior to the Australia-Wellington match, subject to the ground being fit for the game to be played. Mr Williams stated that Mr MoKenrie. superintendent of the city reserves, cad telephoned him that day, saying that the permission to play the curtain raiseT was granted under a misapprehension. He regretted that the ground would not be fit for a curtain-raiser. The chairman agreed that the ground was considerably damaged by the match last Saturday. It was resolved to abandon the curtainraiser match. > IMPROVING THE GROUND. The offer of Mr C. Webster to supply 100 loads of manure foT the Association Park at 12s Sd per load was accepted, on terms to be stated in an agreement. It was stated that the ground would be greatly improved thereby. GOOD SPORTS. A letter from tbe N.Z. Football Council stated that it bad been ascertained that accommodation would be available at Porirua for the team training for the Test Match, and probably it would be decided to go there. The council thanked the Hosnital F.C. for their kind offer. The chairman said the offer Of the Hospital F.C. was a very generous one. The letter was received. GOOD FOR THE GATE. Mr C. W. Ballard wrote 1 suggesting that the match on Saturday should be commenced at 2 o’clock or 2.15 p.m. to enable Rugbv supporters to see something of the game. The chairman said they had been asked to consider whether they should I lay the match in the morning. There was nearly unanimons opposition to the suggestion, and it was decided to adhere to the time of kick-off, 2.45 p.m. Arrangements are made to ensure a prompt kick-off. A certain number of seats are to be provided inside the fence at an extra charge of Is each. TWO GOLD MEDALS OFFERED. The chairman said that Mr H. G. Maver. of Wellington, had offered two sroVi medals for the match, one for tbe player in each team giving the best exposition of tbe game. Tbe V ellmcton selector wou’d se’oct tbe Australian nlaver. and tb? manager of tbe Australian team and Mr Storey would pick llie W-tlinoton plavcr. The offer ivas accepted with thanks.