FOOTBALL.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 12 May 1925, Page 6

FOOTBALL.

FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY. Senior, Old Boys v. Zingari, Athletio Grounds, 2.45. Waihi v. Star, Caledonian Ground, 2.45. , , Tomuka v. Celtic, Temuka No. 1, 2.45. Junior. Zingari, a bye. Ss. Andrews v. Pareora, Pareora, 2.45. ■ Star v. Tomuka, Rectory, 2.45. Geraldine v. Point, Pleasant Point, 2.45. Old Boys v. High School, Athletic Grounds, 1.45. . Southern v. Celtic* Caledonion Ground, 1.45. Third Grade. Star A. v. Old Boys, Rectory, 1.45. Tomuka v. Washdyke, Temuka No. 2, 2.45. Pareora v. High School, Pareora, 1.45. Star R. v. Zingari, Washdyke, 2.45. Y.M.C.A. v. Southern, Ashbury, 1.45. Fourth Grade. Star A. v. St. Andrews, St. Andrews, 2.45. Zingari v. Tomuka, Anzao, 2.45. School A. v. Point, Point, 2.0. Geraldino v. School 8., Geraldine, 2.30. Washdvko v. Star 8., Washdyke No. 1, 2.0. Old Boys v. Celtic, Anzac, 1.45. Fifth Grade. Geraldine v. School 8., Washdyke No. 1. 3.0. Celtic v. Zingari, Washdyke No. 2, 2.0. School A. v. Temuka, Washdyke No. 3, 3.0. Star A. v. Star 8., Ashbury, 3.0. rugby union.

A meeting of the Management Committee of the S.C.R.U. was held last evening. Present—Messrs H. H. Fraser (chairmaja), S. Williams, G. Fairbrother, J. Phillips, D. Hertnon, Hugh Fraser, W. Gumming, J. Connor, and J. V. McKeague (secretary). Tho president moved ; a motion of sympathy with Mrs Massey in the death of the Prime Minister, which was earned, all members standing. On behalf of the Kingsdown School, Miss Tizard made application for a football and a copy of the rules of Rugby.—To bo supplied in the usual manner through the Schools’ Association.

The New Zealand Rugby Union advised that the following new rule had been adopted, and was to_ come into force immediately" That, in the case of penalty kicks, the kicker and the placer may be the same person.” _ Mr E. Earwaker wrote resigning his position on the Management Committee as a protest against motions passed at. the delegates meeting on the 4th Mav.*—Accepted with regret. ' :, Mr W. Cumming, sole selector, submitted names of the following players in view of the forthcoming tour of the New Zealand team of New South WalesG. P. Lawson, E. J. Fairbrother, and G. V. Gerard. It was reported that the grounds at Washdyke were in excellent condition, and that each ground was properly marked out.

Owing to his having failed to attend three consecutive meetings of_ the Management Committee, Mr Littlejohn’s seat was declared vacant, and it was decided to fill his seat at the next special meeting of delegates. Dr. Scanned, referee in tho senior match, Waihi v. Zingari, at Winchester on Saturday, reported ordering off L. Ward (Zingari) and A Henderson (Waihi) for striking each other, and P. Stevenson (Zingari) for using had language Ho also reported J. Hayhurst (Zingari) for impertinence.—lt was decided that each player he severely cautioned. It was decided that the seven-o-sido tournament be hold as usual on the 3rd Juno, entries to close on Wednesdav, 27th Mav.

It was decided that the expenses of fifth grade players bo paid on tho same basis as last year.

ZINGARI DEFEAT WAIHI. Zingari and Waihi played' at Winchester Park, where the ground was in splendid order. Several Waihi men tailed to put in an appearance, and the game started with Waihi playing one man short for a time. Sheldon kicked off for Wailii, F. Ward returning the ball past midfield. A long kick by Sheldon drove the Yellows back close to their goal line. McWhirter sent the ball out at midfield. From the line out W. Quirko and N. Robertson broke aw;ay, bub F. Ward relieved' with a long kick, which Sheldon returned to Zingari’s 25. Sheldon had a shot at goal from a free, which went outside the post. From the kick out Stevenson, ltitchie and Gibb took the play to the Croons’ 25, when Zingari were awarded p, free kick, but Gibbs’ kick went wide. Sheldon, getting the ball from O’Neill, sent it on to A. Edgoler, who was upended by F. Ward when getting dangerous. From a dribbling rush by Ritchio, Timewcll and L. Ward, Hargreaves secured a clever mark. Walker kicked back to Priest, who ran to Zingari’s 25, where lie was stopped by Fowler. From the line Bracelield sent to Christmas, to F. Ward, to Ditchfreld, who eluded Hargreaves and scored near the uprights. Walker failed with the lciclt. Zingari 3, Waihi 0. Long kicking by Sheldon and F. Ward left play near the centre. A rush by Robertson, Quirko (2), and A. Edgeler took the ball to Zingari’s line, but a long kick by Me Whiner removed the danger. A pot by Sheldon just mised. Robertson, Quirko and ’Wood worked to the Yellows’ 25, and from a free to Waihi, Sheldon put tho ball over with a good kick. Zingari o, .Wailii 3- M. Quake returned tiio kick out, and a long kick by Sheldon forced the Yoilows. F. V/artl kicked well down the field, the ball going out near Waihi’s 25. From tho lino out Ritchio scored near tho posts. Gibbs’ kick went outside. Half time was called with the score Zingari ... ... 6 Waihi 3

From F. Ward’s kick off, Reilly, Quirko, Wood and Robertson took the ball well inside tho Yellows’ 25. J. Edgoler made a dash for tho line, but McWhirter was sale. A rush by Wilson, Gibb and Fnirbrother went well down the field, Hargreaves saving a score by forcing. A rush by hairbrothor, Gibb and Ward kept Hargraves and Priest busy, Sheldon eventually relieving with a well-judged kick. From a long kick by Wilson, Stevenson following up well, secured the ball and went over near the posts. McWhirtci* failed to improve. Zingari 0, Waihi H. A rush by O’Neill and W. and M. Quirko took the leather to Zingari’s 25. Walker relieved with a serviceable kick. (At this stage a Zingari and a Waihi player were ordered olf, and shortly after another Zingari was also sent off.) Robertson, Wood' and Quirkea took the ball to Zingari’s 25, but Y.l>Whivler saved with a good kick past the half way mark. Taylor kicked well up 1 ho field, and Priest securing, ran to Zingari’s 25 before lie .was graced

by F. Ward. Fail-brother and Riichio took tlio ball to near Waihi’s lino. From The line out Braccficfd secured and went over. Shortly aftor Bracefield again secured from tho lino out and scored his second try, which ho also converted. Zingari 19, Waihi 3. Zingari forwards were keening Hargreaves, Sheldon and A. Edgier busy. Gibb got well away, but O’Neil] tackled him safely. Brnoefiekl sent Christmas and Ward off, Sheldon tackled the latter, hut Ward bed passed to Wilson, who scored in a handy position. Gibb converted. Zingari 24, Waihi 3. A rush by Fail-brother and Ritchie was stopped bv Sheldon and Priest. MeWhirter shortly after potted a pretty goal. Shortly after time was called. Zingari 28 Waihi 3 Dr. F. A. Scanned was referee.