FOOTBALL.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 17 March 1926, Page 10

FOOTBALL.

! RE-PLAYED CUP TIE. | By C.blo—Press Association —Coyyrirl-.t. Australian and N.Z. Cablo AssociiM.' • (Received March 16, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, March 15. Tn the re-played Cup tie, Bolton beat Notts Forest by a goal to nil. CONTEST FOR GROUNDS. NEGOTIATIONS PRODUCE AGREEMENT. By Cable —Press Association —Copyright. Australian and N.Tk Cable Association. (Received March 16, 7.15 p.m.) SYDNEY, March 16. Negotiations have resulted in the Rhgby Union, Rugby League and Australian rules football codes agreeing to the, mutual exchange of grounds during the forthcoming season. The Soccer authorities decline a joint agreement. In the past years, _ much heartburning and inconvenience has been caused by the separate codes monopolising leading playing grounds, which has been removed under the new agreement. STAR FOOTBALL CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Star Football Club was held m Hutchison’s .Tea Rooms last evening, Mr T. Knowles presiding over a large attendance of members. ANNUAL REPORT. The annual report made reference to the sad loss sustained by the club in the death of its oldest member, the late Mr F. C. AVatson. For several years Mr AVatson had held the position of president, and during his term of office had ho’ped the club in many ways. Another loss to tho club was the death of Master A. Cook, a much respected member of the fifth grade. The sympathy of the wholo club would go out to the relatives of both in the sad bereavements suffered. It was with great pleasure that the- committee could repefrt another successful season. The membership had once again shown an increase, which spoke well for the. future of the club. The- balance sheet, although not showing such a surplus as the previous year, was nevertheless high’y satisfactory. The season opened with a credit balance of £4O 5s sd, and i closed with a credit of £36 13s 4d. I Considering the high expenditure ex- | perieneed during the year, the situation was considered very satisfactory. Eight teams were entered in the various competitions. The senior team were unsuccessful in their grade, although at times they showed great promise and were in no way disgraced. During tlm season friendly games were also played with Excelsior at Oamarti, and the Fairlie Club. The junior team' was . again prominent, finishing second to I the High School team. Of ten games ! played, eight were won and two lost. In seven-a-side tournaments this team I was represented at Timaru, Geraldine, I Fairlie and Ashburton, winning the | medals at Fair’ie and being runnersI up at Ashburton. Tn the ensuing year j players from this team would he required to fill vacancies in the senior Tanks, and it was hoped that all would continue to do their utmost in that ! competition. The third grade, although j very successful in the early part of the I season, were unable to retain the lead. | Some gcod exhibitions were given by I them, and undoubted'y if more team I play had been indulged in, better results would have been recorded. Two fourth grade teams were entered, and it was in that grade that the club was so successful. The B team finished first, with the A team rnnners-up. During the season these teams were ahlv coached by Mr Robson and Mr O’Rourke respectively. The. B team took part in seven-a-side tournaments at Timaru, Geraldine, and Ashburton, and succeeded in lifting the medals on , all occasions The club also entered ' teams in the hockey tournament, and I succeeded in winning with tho fourth I grade representative*;. The fifth grade was not so successful as the fourth ■ grade, hut the A team were runnersup to Co’tic, and the B team show promise For the future. Tn interprovincial matches the club was represented by Messrs J. Clark. R. Logan, L. Thompson and J. Lewis. The annual football dance again proved a great success both socially and financially, thanks being dpe to the lady supporters for the ven* generous assistance again extended. The annual custom of donating models for the encouragement, of m&oo 1 football was adhered to, and fwo meda’s each were given to the Main. AA r ost, South and AA r aimataitai . Schools. During the season the late secretary, Mr T. O’Connor, tendered his resignation to the club. The thanks of the chib were due to Mr O’Connor for the worthy manner in which Ire had carried out his duties, and the committee felt sure that he carried with him tho best wishes of the club for his future welfare. As president. Mr T. Knowles again carried out his duties in a manner which showed very plainly that Ire had the interest of the club at heart. Tn conclusion, tho committee wished to thank the members for the manner in which thev had uphold the good panic of the club, and to express the hope that in future years the same spirit of sportsmanship would prevail.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The e'ection of officers resulted as follows Patron, I\fr E. C. Ayres; president, Mr T. Knowles; vice-presi-dents, re-elected; club captain, Mr J. Austin ; management committee, Messrs It. Head, J. Clarke, F. Shewan, R. Perie, R. McCul'och, W. Howard, F. Newton, and T. Cullen; selection committee, club captain and coaches and field captain of each team • lion, secretary, Mr T. Forrest; assistant secretary, Mr H. Dodd; auditor', Mr W. Roberts; coaches. Mr H. Fraser (senior), Mr A. Underhill (junior), Mr F. Robson (third) and Messrs C. Foster and S. Hatton (fourth).

GENERAL. Mr C. Avery wrote donating a medal for tho fifth grade player scoring most points during tho season. 'J'he offer was accepted, and it was resolved that Mr Avory ho written to and thanked for his generous offer. It was resolved that the subscriptions be fixed the same as last year, viz., 6s for seniors, 3s 6d under IS, and Is for fifth grade. LOYALTY TO RUGBY UNION. On retiring from tho position of delegate to the South Canterbury Rugby Union Mr Hugh Fraser said that he would take that opportunity of congratu’ating the members on the excellent choice they haS made in selecting delegates. Now that they were entering on another season he would liko to remind them that tho Rugby Union had accomplished a great deal of work in the past years, hut much yet remained to be hone. In the interests of the game it was essential that all clubs should extend their support to the Union. It seemed to he the usual thing among footballers to run down the Rugby Union on every possible occasion without having any regard for the problems the Union was called upon to tackle. This coming year would be one involving heavy expenditure upon the Union. A new grandstand was at present in course of erection, and it was also Intended to provide up-to-date dressing rooms for the playejs. The purchase of the Athletic Grounds, which was now being transformed into a first-class football ground, had eaten considerably into the Union’s finances, and for tho ensuing season they would require the whole-hearted support of every club and footballer in the district. (Applause.) A r otes of thanks to the chair, ladies, and the press concluded the meeting.