FOOTBALL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13926, 11 June 1907, Page 6

FOOTBALL.

OTAGO liUGBY UNION.

The weekly meeting of the Otago Rugby Football Union was held last evening, tho president (Mr G. W, C. Jlacilonald) presiding. CORRESPONDENCE. The Secretary of the Union Fifth Grade team wrote stating that Port Chalmers had played thic« players over tho age of 17 years. lJeforrcd to tho Flag Committee. ThoeSecrctary of tho Port Chalmers Club wrote stating that the improvements to tho pound as sugge'stcd by tlio Flag Committed wero being attonded to, and they hoped to havo a match on it on Saturday.—Mr Wilson said the ground would be in a satisfactory condition by Saturday.—Received. Tho Caversham schoolboys ipplied for permission to practise on Carisbrook two nights a week.—Granted, on tho Xo. 2 ground, subject to tlio approval of the caretaker.

Tho Captain of the University Second Gxado team wrote stating that as his team would meet llio Duncdin Second on Saturday, and, loth teams were near the top of tho list, they would like the match arranged for a good ground.—Koferrcd to the Fiag Committee.

James Rilny (Alexandra) wrote applying for a transfer from the Coal Cresk Club to tho Alexandra Club.—Granted.

Tho Secretary of tihe. X.Z.F.U. wrote, wMi regard to the matter of inquiries, stating thivt in future the following procedure waa to bo observed: —Whon an inquiry is being held into a cas* reported by tho refctee, the player or players concerned shall hive tho right to cnll evidence in mitigation o! punishment only; ovidonco to be taken down and signed by witness—Received. The Secretary of tie Vincent County Union wroto forwarding cojries of by-laws. Thoro wro at present five sonior and two junior teams playing in the county.—The union lo ba referred to Rule 11 as to delegates. The by-laws were referred to a sub-committee to report.

11. C. Watson, caToraker at Cariebrook, wroto asking that his loappointment, if affirmed, be for R period of throo years.— Finance Committee to report.

Tho Secretary of the North Otago Union wroto intimating that an Excelsior player (It. King) had been suspended till the end of tho 1908 season for a breach of the rules.— Tho union to be written to asking what (lie alleged breach was. A. Davidson, for the Schools Rugby Committee, wroto stating that the comniitteo would agree tdthe SouiMand Union's suggestion (that the team shonld consist o! primary schoolboys under 16 years.—Received; Southland Union to bo informed.

The Secretary of the Referees' Associatioi H-roto applying for a union grant of £30.Held over for a week.

G. Galloway (referee) reported having oantioned an A.lha.mbr» player in the Dun-edui-Aliambra match for questioning his decision. The sanio referee roportcd a Ravonsbourne player in tho match with Taiori Hovers for striking a player.—M'Donald, tie pla.y«r in the intter match, who attended, denied striking a man in'oittionally.— M'Donald was sivspended until tho end of the season.—The name of the Alhambra player wae pieced on the cautioned list. TIL! ..UNIVERSITY LETTER,

Tho editor of the Otago Daily Times wrote with reference to the inquiry as 1o who was reaponsible for the publication of the University Club's letter on May 30 stating that it was not the practice of editors to disclose tho sourco of information that appeared in tlioir columns, and he saw no reason to depart from the usual custom on this occasion.

Mr Thomson "cross-examined" the socrctary at some leiigrth as to how the .University Club's letter came to bo published bofore it whs dealt witli by the union. Tho loiter was subsequently received alter considerable discussion.

Arising out of the same matter, the Cuair-

man. said ho had been surprised to learn that after Iβ had left the lust meeting Mt Thomson had referred to " the intimidation of University players" after he (the chairman) hr,d iiskcd Mt Thomson if there was

anything further regarding the matter to bring up, and rccciving an assurance that there wits nothing further and ho was satisfied. Ho did not think that under the circumstances Mr Thomson had acted properly in the matter. Mr Thomson: Mr Campboll brought the matter up after you left. Tho Chairman also referred to the "waste of time by members talking to tho press" when there wero important matters cor,celling football to bo attended to. Ho would like tho union to consider whether or not tho reports should be supplied to the press in future. Mr Campboll moved—"That last, year's motion referring to the matter be rescinded, and that in future the press be asked not to attend meetings." Mr Harris feconded tho motion, which was lost by 11 votes to 5. Mr Wilson said ho would move —"That in future no letters be handed to the press for publication prior to coming before the union." The Chairman said he intended giving instructions to that effect in future. COUNTKY WEEK. Tlio matter of arranging a. date for the visit of tho country teams was left to a subcommittee consisting of Messrs Priest, Dey, and Dunn to report in a fortnight.

TRESPASSERS. Tho Secretary of tbe Cn'jiJonian Society wrote stating that the society was willing to instruct its solicitors to prosecute trespassers on the understanding that expenses were paid by tho union.—Received.

It was resolved to ask the society to proseeuto a man ior cncroachiii!,' on tho playing urea on Saturday. G7.jrr.EAL. — Turner appeared befors the union to explain why ho had played for Union second in tho match against Kuikorai before his disqualification was removed.—Tho player said ho had no intention ot playing when ho went to tho ground, but he \vus informed thero that ho was eligible.—lt was resolved to take no further action in tho matter. It wis reßolve<l—" That tho union indemnify -the occidcnt fund for any doctors' oxpensea inourrwl through injuries to Filth Giado players this year."

TUB ACCIDENT TO ADAVS. The Chairman said an unfortunate incident bad occurred during the progress of the match between University and Aloambra at Oarisbrook on Saturday. Adams, a University player, marked the ball in front of bis own goal, and soino timo alter the whistle had gone he was tackled and brought down. Hβ felt tbat Given, the Alhambra player, had any amount of ttnio to stop without coUsuiag tho other man. The referee was rather far back at tbo t.inic. Tho University player was laid out, wid somewhat seriously hurt, and ho (tho chairmaiV thought tho AUiamliti player should bo brought boforn the union and an inquiry held into the matter,

ilr Thomson said that Given felt his position very keenly.

Mr Hamol said Given had told him tbat ho hod luckod tho ball and followed up fast. Aβ Adams took the ball Given jumped, he said, his knee catching tho other man in tho stomach. No one was more sorry for tho accident than tho player himsoll.

The Chairman drew attention to what he had said about tbe length of timo that orapsed between the taking of the mark and tho tackle. A man near him had emphatically stated what occurred, but when asked that man refused to go before the union end

describo tho incident. There bad been a lot of comment at the time, and tho crowd yelled to have tho ulayor put off. Anyone wlio was familiar with the tTiirvexsity man's style of play knew that when taking a mark he was always prepared to ward of opposition with his hand, but on this occasion ho did not do so, evidently thinking he was sale. Mr Campbell moved—" That an inquiry bo hold into the matter." In seconding tho motion, Mr Harris suggested that Given and the captain of* the University Club (Pooto) be asked to attend.— The mover agreed to the suggestion.

•Mr Dcy said ho took it that as this matter was -the outcomo of a refcreo's report Givon would be allowed to call evidence.

Alter further Blight discussion the motion was oarricd. Wednesday's Fixtures. Tho following aro the fixtures lor Wednes. day:—Railway v. Locomotives, Tahtuia No. 1; Zingari-Richmoiid v. Alhambra, Tahuna No. 2. Satdbdat's Fixtures. Tlio following aro tho fixturos for Satnrday:—

First Grade,—University v. Southern, on Hie Caledonian Ground; Dunedin v. Port Chalmers, at Port Chalmers; Zingari-Rich-mond v. Union, on Cariebrook No. 1; Alhambra v. Pinks, on Carisbrook No. 2; Kaikorai v. Taieri Rovers, at Mosgiel.

Second Grade.—Knikorai v. Taieri Rovers, at 'Biehopscourt; Union v. West Taieri, at Outram; Zingari-Ridimond v. Fnates, at Montecillo; Southern v. Port Chalmers, on

Foibury No. 1; Ravoneboume v. Alhwnbra, on Tahuna No. 2; University v. Dunedin, on Tahuna K ? . 1 Third Grade—Union v. Port Chalmers, at Sawyers' Bay; Alhambra v. Southern, on tho North C4round; Zingari-Richroond' v. Duncdin, on Forbury No. 2; Kaikorai i. Rowsnsbourno, at Ravensbourno; University v. Pirates, on Forbury No. 3. Fourth Grade.—Koikorai v. Alhambra, at Opoho; Southern B v. Southern A, on Forbury No. G; Pirates v. Zingari-Kichmond, on Forbiiry No. 7; High School t. Diuiedin, on the Asylum Ground. Fifth Grade.—High School C v. Alhambra, at Opoho, at 1.30; Dunedin v. Southern, on Forbury No. 4, at 3; Union v. Kaikorai B, at Bisiopscourt, at 1.30; High School B v. High School A, on Forbury No. 8, at 3; Kaikorai A v. Zrngaii-Richmond, on Forbury No. 6; Port Chalmers, a bye. School Fixtures.—Arthur Street v. Port Chalmers, at Montecillo. at 1.30; St. Batrick*e v. Ravenabourne, at Ravonsbqume, , M 1.30; High School v. Selwyn, on tho North Ground, at 1.30; Union Street v. Kensington, on Tahttua No. 1, at 1.30; Albany Stioot v. St. Clair and Anderson's Bay, on Tahnno, No. 2, at 1.30; Georgo Street v. Musselbnrgh, on tho AetluJ Ground, at 1.30.

OTAGO FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION. Tho weekly meeting of tho Otago Football Association was h«ld last evening, Mr J. EmsHo presiding, ilr H. Brickoll (representing the Southland took his seat for tho first time. The Chairman reported -that the police were taking proceedings against the individuals who had sawn down the goal posts on {ho reclaimed ground. It was reported that the results posted on the official notico board at Braithwute'e were being tampered with und falsified.—lt ws.9 resolved that steps 1» taken to detect •and deal with the offenders. Consideration of tho rulings with regard to blocking, etc., m suggested by tho Referees' Club was deferred awaiting further information from the Roforces' Club. In reference to the Fourth Gisdo match Christian Brothers v. Green Island, against tho awardiiig of which to the latter the Christian Brothers Club protested on the grounds of the incompetency of the substitute referee, it was resolved that the match bo replayed upon a date to be arranged. It was resolved that Mr T. K. Sidey, M.H.R. and Mr J. F. Arnold, M.H.B V be dominated aa vice-pTesideubs of Zealand Football Association. The Secretary of tho Ravensfeourno Club wroto withdrawing Wβ club's B team from tho Thrrd Grade competition. The reforee in tho match Green Island v. Mornington B reported having cautioned two Green Island players for disputing rulings and talking back.—Names noted. Saturday's Fixtures. Tho following ar<* the grounds arranged for neirt Saturday:— First Grade.—Southern v. Watari, on tha Northern Ground; Mornington A v. Northern, ou Culling Park, at 3 p.m.; Battalion

v. lloroington B, at Moniington; Green Island v, Maori Hill, at Green Island North; lloslyn v. Kadlangata, on tlio Asylum Ground, at 230 p.m. Second Grade—Wakari y. Northern B, on Tho Clear, at 3 p.m.; Southern v. Battalion, (.n tho Corinthian No. 2, at 3 p.m.; Northern A v. Mornington C, on tho Corinthian No. 1, at 2 p.m.; Kavciwbourno v. Roslya, at Montecillo, at 3 p.m.; Maori Hill v. Green Island, on the Oval, at 3 p.m..

Third Grade.—Ravenabourae A V. Northern D. at Kavensboume; Wakari v. Roslyn No. 1, lit Ifornington, at 2 p.m.; Southern A v, Green Island, lit Green Island South; Mornington E v. Northern C, on Culling Park, at 2 p.m.; Mornington D v. Maori Hill, on The Clear, at 2 p.m.

Fourth Grade—Northern F v. Wakari, at the Gardens, at 2 p.m.; Christian Brothers V. High School, on Corinthian No. 2, at 2 p.m.; Southern v. Mornington F, on Unity Ground, at 2.30 p.m.; Sawyers' Bay v. Green Island, on Unity Ground, at 3.30 p.m. Wkdxbsdav's Fixtures. Southern A v. Roslyn, on Culling Park (referee, Mr Renfrew); Post and Telegraph B v, Mornington, at Morniugton (referoo, Mr Baillie); Laidlaw and Gray v. Southern B, on the Northern Ground (rc/eree, Mr Bloomficld); Post ami Telegraph A a bye. Tho following will represent tho Post and Telegraph B against Mornington: Berry, Hadlce, Lawson, C. Aiken, .Sc-hulonbuig, Dines, JohusoA, Hitt, E. Goodmanson (captain), Deans, Scott; einergencios—M'Farlane F. Hitt.

Tho following will represent the Post and Telcjfraph in their annual match against tho Tiroes, ou the Asylum Ground at 3 p.m.: — Illingworth, Goodmaason, Clancy, Campball, D. O'Connor (captain), W. Mackenzie, Reynold 3, Smith, M'Ncill, Hcjbsrt, Black,