FOOTBALL.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIIC, Issue 14223, 14 June 1910, Page 5

FOOTBALL.

NEW ZEALAND V. NEW SOUTH WALES. SYDNEY, Juno 13. The '"Sydney Morning Herald" says that tho New Zealanders once more demonstrated that they are champion footballers. Their play had the perfect finish they are so noted lor, and when tho opportunity came thoy made tho most of it.. The " Daily Telegraph " declares that it cannot bo said tho visiting combination is nearly as good as most contingents Maoriland has sent to us of roccnt years. They were the bettor bunch on Saturday, though perhaps not by the margin of points which separated the teams at the finish. While the visitors profited by every opening, the losers threw chances away with painful monotony. Speaking at the dinner to the teams Mr Meredith declared that New Zealand was unhesitatingly amateur. Upon that point there was likely to be no compromise, no matter what might be done in regard to the rules.

UNIVERSITIES' TEAM. A VERY CORDIAL WEI,COME. BRISBANE, June 13. The American universities football, team has arrived in excellent condition. Received 9.30 p.m.. June 13th. SYDNEY, June 13. The Californian university footballers were welcomed by the Rugby Union ?t a. large gathering, including the New Zealand Rugby party. Mr Burbank, manager of the Americans, replying to the congratulatory speeches, said that over in America, where they just about thought they were the centre of civilisation and knew it all, when it came to football their eyes turned to Australasia as the eyes of the Mohammedans turned to Mecca. The visit would mean a great deal to the people of the United States, be-ca-use it opened up a form of international competition, and an American dearly loved the chance to go up against the other man.

The proceedings concluded with an exchange of war cries between the New Zealanders and the Americans. The latter s cry is " Give 'em the axe" (several times repeated), and the reply "In the neck" (similarly repeated).

Referees for Thursday's matches:— Seniors— Star v. Timaru, Athletic Ao. 2, 3.15, W. Raymond: Pirates v. Zingan, Athletic No. 1, 3.10, C. F. Colhns; Celtic v. Temuka, Tenuika, 3.10, A. Dunn. Junior—Pirates v rnmiru, Rectory, 2, R, Littleiohn Geraldme v. Zmgan, Caledonian. 3.15, W. Ihomas; Temuka v. Athletic. Tenuika, 2.15, H. H. Fraser. Third Grade—Celtic v. Temuka, . Rectory, 3.15, R. H. Rockel; High School v. Star, Athletic No. 1, 2. W. Newton; Pirates v. Athletic. Winchester 3 Alex. McLean. Fourth Grade—'Rich School v. Star, Athletic No. 2.2. J. McMillan : Celtic v. Zingnri, Cnledonian, 2, J. Mnrtyn. Referees unable to take the games indicated must communicate with the secretary (Mr A. A. Ware) at once.