FOOTBALL.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 24 June 1924, Page 8

FOOTBALL.

RUGBY LEAGUE IN AUSTRALIA. ENGLAND WINS FIRST TEST. By Call a—Press Association —Copyright. Received 11 p.m.. June 23. SYDNEY, June 23. The first Rugby League test, Australia v. England, was played to-day, in fine but dull weather, in the presence of sixty thousand people. The first half was very closely contested, the Australians fiercely forcing the game, which was not spectacular, and scoring the only-try of the first half, the scores at half-time being: England . 4 Australia 3 England’s score consisted of two penalty goals. Play, so far, was disappointing, and very slow, and much below international form, but Australia’s forwards were much superior to the visitors. The second half opened with Australia still attacking, but the visitors backs were too good, and towards the finish, England took the game into their own hands and outplayed the Australians, who slowed down. The Englishmen took command, crossing the line four times. Final scores:— England . . . 22 Australia 3 The game was much faster in the second half, but was marred by rough play, in which the Australians were the principal offenders.

CANADIAN ASSOCIATION TEAM IN AUSTRALIA. DEFEATED IN THIRD TEST.

By Cable—Press Association —Copyright. Received 11 p.m., June 23. The third Soccer test, Australia v. Canada, was played in the presence of twenty thousand spectators. The game was played vigorously. In the first half, Australia attacked strongly ai® outclassed the visitors. Half time: Australia 3 Canada 0 Play was very fast in the second half, Canada making a great effort to retrieve the lost ground, rough play resulting. This half was evenly contested, both sides scoring, but the visitors were unable to make up the lost ground. Final scores:—- . Australia ...... . . 4 Canada 1

RUGBY UNION.

Tlie weekly meeting of the Alangeinent Committee of tne South Canterbury Rugby. Union was field in the secretary's office last evening. Present —Messrs H. H. Fraser (cnairniau), G. Fairbrothcr, Hugh Fraser, J. Harley, J. Waddell, D. Hertnon, S. Williams, J. V. McKeaguo (secretary). Apologies for absence were received from .Messrs B. Manning, and J. Kennedy. The AYaihi Club wrote withdrawing treir junior team from the competition. Resolved that all games won by the team be annulled. Confirmation was received from the North Otago Union of July 19, as the date lor the match between South Canterbury and North Otago at Oamaru. The Ashburton sub-Union applied for a Junior representative match. -—• Agreed that a match be played on July 19, at Ashburton. It was decided to write to the Canterbury Union asking for a match against their junior representative team to be played at Timaru on its way to or from Dunedin. Mr Harley was appointed in the place of Air Alanning (during his incapacitation) on the Referees’ Appointment Board. Messrs S. AVilliams, Hugh Fraser, and the ,Rev. G. D. Falconer were appointed selectors for the junior representative team. It was agreed that a match be played against Waimate on July 10, at Waimate. Tlie fixing of a date for the representative match against Ashburton was held over until next week. The sum of £25 was offered the Alarlborough team for their match against South Canterbury at Timaru.

FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY. Senior. Waihi v. Zingari, Athletic No. 2, 2.t0. Temuka v. Celtic. Temuka, 2.15. Old Boys v. Star. Athletic No. 1, 2.15. J unior. Waihi v. Rareora (Pareora win by default). Temuka v. Celtic, Anzae 2.15. High School v. Star, Athletic No. 2, 1.. 15. Pleasant Point v. Zingari. Athletic No. 1, 1.45. Southern v. Geraldine, Ashburv Park. 2.45. Old Boys, a bye. Third Grade. Point v. Star. Point, 2.45. Southern v. Pareora, Pareora, 2.45. Geraldine v. Old Boys, Geraldine, 2.45. y.ATC.A. v. High School, Roctorv, 1.4-5. Zingari v. Temuka. Temuka No. 2, "'2.45. Washdvke v. Celtic. AYashdyke, 2.4-5. Fourth Grade Zingari v. Star, Anzoc, 1.45. High School B. v. High School A. i during week). Old Boys v. Waihi, Winchester, 2.45. Washdyke v. Temuka, Washdvke, 2.45. Fifth Grado. Pleasant Point v. Celtic, Pleasant Point, 2.45. Geraldine v. High School C., Geraldine, 1.45. Star B. v. High School 8., Caledonian,

1.15. Zingari v. High School A., Rectory Star A. y. Temuka, Caledonian, 2 15