FOOTBALL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 15553, 7 September 1912, Page 12

FOOTBALL

OTAGO v. AUCKLAND. iFkom Oue SPf.cuL Ruronra.)

AUCKLAND, September 6. The members of the Otago team, with the exception of M'Donald, who went on to Wellington to attend the funeral of his sister, who died thcro suddenly on Wednesday, arrived in Auckland this morning nfter* a weary ifl hours' journey over thu Main Trunk line. The players were ten. dered a reception by the members of the Auckland Kugby Union, and this afternoon had a practice at Alexandra Park.

Keen interest is being taken in the match after. (Jingo's victory over Tnranaki, and a large attendance is anticipated dispito the fact that a test match New Zealand v. Now South Wales in the League game will bo played on tho Domain. The- weather is beautifully fine, and the Otago players arc hopeful of putting up a good fight. If the forwards only produce their Tnranaki form somo good football will be witnessed, Tho old Otago representative (Mr J. Williams) lias been appointed referee. Tho following are the teams:— Otago.—Full bnck, Watson; three-quar-ters—Alexander, Cockroft, Chambers; fiveeightiis—Cutliil! and Kckhold; half back, Drydcn; forwards—Casey, Russell, M'Kcllar,. Irvine, Douglas Sliee'hin, Gralinni, Smith.

Auckland.—Full back, O'Lcary; threequarters— M'Gregor, Stewart, Ma'cky; liveeighths—Uwcrson and Weston; half back, Webb; forwards—Sellars, Trcsizc, Cunningham, Wilson, Carroll, Barrett, Walshe. THE INVEUCARGILL INCIDENT. SOUTHLAND PLAYERS EXONERATED. (Pbu TJkitsu Pness Association.) INVEUCARGILL, September 6. At a meeting of the Southland Rugby Union last night the evidence taken by tho Otago Rugby Union at its inquiry into tho alleged miscomluot of the Otago representative footballers at the Railway Hotel was read. A motion was carried to the clfecl that the Southland Union was satisfied that tho Invercargill players wero exonerated from participation in the fracas. THE LEAGUE GAME, NEW ZEALAND v. AUSTRALIA. (Pun United Press Absocution.) AUCKLAND, September 6. The following have been chosen to represent Australia against the New Zealand Northern Union team:—Hallott, Frawlcy, Farnsworth, Dcane, Broomham, Norman, Halloway, Burgc, William, Courtenay, Sullivan, Jl'Uue, (Jann. Tho weather is tino after a wook's steady rain. Donne is in— uluded, subject to the approval of the New Zealand League. PROTEST AGAINST SUSPENSION. (P*a United Fri&s Absocution.) AUCKLAND, September 6. The action of the Rugby League in suspending Deane is resented by Uic Australian team, they claiming that the punishment is altogether disproportionate to the olTcnco. They'stale that they expect to win without Deane, but from loyalty to ono of the most popular players they resent the harsh treatment meted to him. The council of the League met this nfternoon to consider the protest by the Australian manager. DEANE TO PLAY TO-DAY. (Pita Umitiu Press Absocution.) AUCKLAND, September 6. At a special meeting of the Rugby League it was decided to permit Deane to play in the match against New Zealand tomorrow. ASSOCIATION. CHARITY BANNER MATCHES. . The four teams which finished in the lead in the Association Football Cup tournament will be seen on the Caledonian Ground today competing in the semi-final for the Charity Banner. The upshot should be an exhibition of soccer of a high order. Knitnngata meet Kavcnsboiirnc at 2 p.m. The Kaitangnta team as published yesterday ineluded the name of Johnston (one of the most attractive forwards ever competing in Otago) and Scott, the two Tiinaru players whose transfers have not been granted. Evidently these men are to be played on the strength of the Oiago Football Association's decision lo reconsider their case. The Itavonsbotirne team includes It. Wilson, the clever forward who has scored in- every mulch lie has played in this season. Mornington, who finished close, up to Kaitangata in the Cup Competition, will try conclusions with Northern at 3.30 p.m. For the sporting public which enjoys a clever, brainy contest between skilled opponents, the programme should prove eminently attractive!