FOOTBALL

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19569, 16 August 1933, Page 11

FOOTBALL

REPRESENTATIVE GAME TO-DAY SOUTHLAND T. SOUTH CANTERBURY. The meeting of South Canterbury and Southland at Fraser Park to-day la expected to provide local followers of the game with splendid football The Southlanders, who on Saturday are to make a bid for the Ranfurly Shield when they meet Canterbury, have' this year assembled what has been described as a great side. Their team for to-day however, will not include three of the Shield backs, but the pack of big and fast forwards is expected to be the same as will play against the Shield holders. When Southland last played a match at Timaru en route to Wairarapa in 1929, they were defeated after a great struggle, by 17 points 10 14, while the year previously at Invercargill a South Canterbury touring team which defeated Otago, went down to Southland by a very narrow margin. South Canterbury’s representatives to-day are expected to uphold the past record of the district, and in spite if the fact that Southland this year have a big reputation, it is usually against strong teams that South Canterbury shines. The teams are expected to take the field as follow: SOUTHLAND. Q. Porter D. Bruce N. Mitchell R. Sutherland R. Smith R. Sharp R. Frampton R. Donnelly J. Mattingly C. George C. Pawson G. B. Purdue W. Southern R. Berry T. C. Metcalfe Reserves:—Back, C. Calder. Forwards: L. George, E. Powle, J. Murphy. SOUTH CANTERBURY. L. Connolly T. Morrison A. Gaffaney E. Ryan A. Provan C. Cartwright G. Gaflaney A. Grant. R. Seaton G. Adkins G. Giddings J. Callanan A. Stewart D. Callanan W. Duke Reserves—Backs, K. Blyth, J. Boys. Forwards: L Caird, G. Kelly.

RANFURLY SHIELD

THE CANTERBURY TEAM. By Telegraph—Press Association CHRISTCHURCH, August 15. The following team has been selected to represent Canterbury to defend the Ranfurly Shield against the challenge of Southland on Saturday:— Full-back—Nolan. Threequarters—Dunshea, Oliver and Hart Five-eighths—Hazelhurst and Mortlock. Half-back—Mullan. Forwards—Cottrell, Wade, Bowes, Andrews, Hartnell, Howell, Manchester, and King. Emergencies McPhall, Hattersley, Boutefey, Bourne, Roberts and Foley.

MACKENZIE SUB-UNION

CHAMPIONSHIP TO AOKANGL The Mackenzie Sub-Union's competition was continued on Saturday In Ideal weather before a good attendance, when Aorangl and Falrlle met In both Junior and senior grades. In the Junior grade, which was the final, Aorangl and Fairlie drew 3 all, thus making a play-off necessary. The game was even and Interesting throughout, the result being a fair indication of the merits of the teams. In the first spell, H. Crampton scored for Falrlle, and Just on the call of time In the second spell, H. McArthur scored for Aorangl. Mr S. A. COoper was referee. These teams have met four times, each registering a win while two games have been drawn. By decisively beating Fairlie by 12 points to 3, Aorangi are now the winners of the Reilly Championship Cup for 1933. Aorangi won a hard-fought game by a good margin. The forwards were evenly matched, but the Aorangi backs, playing with good understanding, were responsible for the victory. For Aorangi J. Rowan was the best of a hard-working pack, being well supported by Perry and C. Kerr. Trotter was the outstanding back on the field and played up to his form of a *ew seasons back. His two tries were a result of strong, determined runs. Fleming, who filled the full-back position, played a fine game, and saved his side with sure handling and 6ood kicking. The remaining .backs played good sparkling football. In the Fairlie pack, Giddings played a fine game, and although well marked, made several good openings and was the outstanding forward on the field. He was ably assisted by L. Stevenson, D. O'Reilly, A. Crampton and J. O’Leary. The backs were somewhat disorganised through the absence of the Keenan brothers, but played good solo games Black was very solid on defence, but received few opportunities on attack. Woods (half) and Creighton (full), also played good games, but few opportunities came the way of the back line. The draw for next Saturday Is Aorangl v. Tengawai at Fairlie. Mackenzie v. Waimate. Owlng to P. Keenan and L. Stevenson not being available their place® will be filled by H. Bray and C. Kerr, and A. Crampton and R. O’Reilly will travel as reserve forwards. Mr Geo. Manchester will travel with the team v manager.

AUSTRALIANS REACH ENGLAND. British Official Wireless (Received August 15, 5.5 p.m.) RUGBY, August 14. The Australian Rugby League team received a warm welcome this morning on landing at Southampton. The team, whose headquarters will be at Ilkley, will tour Northern England and play two matches in London. They place a wreath op the Cenotaph to-morrow. AMALGAMATION NOT FAVOURED DECISION OF N.S.W. RUGBY LEAGUE United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright SYDNEY, August 15. Tlie New South Wales Rugby League has decided not to take any further action concerning the proposal for an [ amalgamation between the Rugby I League and the Australian rules codes.

HIGH SCHOOL MATCHES

TIMARU V. WAUHATF. Two teams from the Timaru Boys’ High School visited Waimate yesterday to compete with teams from the Waimate High School. The games were played at Manchester Park and attracted a fairly large gathering of spectators who Were treated to sparkling displays of Rugby In each grade. The Third XV from Timaru met the Waimate First XV and as a curtain raiser, a match was played between boys under Bst 71b from either school. The players in the latter grade were: Timaru—G. Macdonald; H. Shea, G. Kemick, J. Lovelock; C. Cameron, D. Shea; D. Parsons; D. Curr, H. Mottram, L. Cross, D. Glenday, A, Alexander, J. McMahon, P. Riley, W. Smith. Waimate—J. Heath; P. Hannifin, R. McAleer, R. Coventry; L. Kilworth, P. NewaU; H. Miller; P. Hickey, G. Hynes, R. Ford, A. Cochrane, L. Warren, R. Campbell, K. Eddy, R. White. The Timaru boys immediately attacked and proved superior to their opponents in all departments. At half-time they led by 13 points—comprising two tries by H. Shea and one by Mottram, the major points being added on two occasions by McMahon to nil. The game proved more even in the second half, but Timaru won by 19 points to 5. Lovelock and Glenday scored tries, and Waimate put on five points as a result of a try by McAleer, which Kilworth converted. Mr F. Wilce was referee. The Main Game. In the other match the teams were: Timaru—R. Milligan (capt.); G. L. Martin, S. Stapleton, J. Allen; J. Riddle, W. Kennedy; W. Jackson; D. Abraham, A. C. Rendall, R. Burnett, R. Williams, A. Stockwell, A. T. Cleland, E. B. Courtis, R. Whiteside. Waimate.—W. Murphy; F. Morrison, L. Brown (capt.), A. Calder; R. Veitch, L. Hunt; A. Richardson; W. Bendall. E. Rathgen, J. Phillips, T. Cutler, O. Balfour, J. Moir, J. Balfour, C. Thornton. Waimate appeared to have the advantage in weight and immediately took play into Timaru territory. Timaru were working the scrums to advantage. Flay gradually worked to within 10 yards of the Timaru line where Molr secured and dived over for an excellent try Vide out, which Balfour failed to convert. The reverse woke the Timaru backs up and they commenced throwing the ball about in fine style. As a result of in and out passing, Williams went over and scored near the posts, Milligan missing an easy kick. Play travelled up and down field with great rapidity for some time, the passing of the Timaru backs at this stage being neutralised by the Waimate forwards for whom O. Balfour In particular was putting In good work. Eventually Riddle secured and cut In beautifully to leave the opposition standing, the ball travelling out to Martin, who raced round and touched down behind the posts. Milligan converted and half-time was called with the scores; Timaru 8, Waimate 3.

After the interval play of an even nature took place, but the Waimate backs were now handling better and play went to the Timaru twenty-five, when from a penalty, O. Balfour kicked a good goal. Timaru 8, Waimate 6. After several fine bouts of passing, Richardson cut in and sent on to Veitch, who beat several opponents to touch down between the posts. He also added the extra points. Waimate 11, Timaru 8. Fine passing movements on both sides were still the order of play, but towards the call of time, O, Balfour picked up and dived over at the comer for a try, which he failed to convert. Time was called with the scores: Waimate 14, Timaru 8. Mr J. K. Clarke was referee.

CHARITY FIXTURE MEETING OF COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Charity Day Com-; Uiittee was held last evening. Present— Messrs G. Sara (chairman), A. S. Bird, J. H. Hogg, L. Studholme, A. Aitken, G. D. Virtue, C. L. Cutler, W. G. Tweedy, J. Devlin, J. Harley, A. G. Knowles, W. A. Cumming, W. Harte and the secretary (Mr T. Kane). Apologies were received from Messrs Cook, Roseveare, Clemens and O’Leary. After a discussion and in view of the fact that permits for art unions (alluvial gold prizes) cannot be obtained except for very small sums, this item was deleted from the Charity Day programme. V ,;*• The allocation of funds was discussed, and it was decided to divide the proceeds of this year’s effort between the Central Relief Society, the Boys’ Welfare League and the Unemployed Girls’ Committee, in propertfqns to be fixed at a later date. The executive reported that * meeting of representatives of all sections, societies and bodies interested would be held under the chairmanship of the Mayor on Tuesday night, to disc- 3 the queen .qaynival. T It was decided to approach Mr C. Carr, M. P„ the Mayor and Inspector A. S. Bird to take office as patrons. The following sub-committees, with power to add, were appointed:— Publicity—Messrs Virtue (convener), Aitken, Hogg and Fark. Programme and tickets—Messrs Ltllico (convener), Cook and Harte. Procession—Messrs Studholme (convener), Hogg, Mcßobie and Aitken. Grounds Messrs Knowles (convener), Mcßobie and Aitken. Quern Carnival—Messrs Lamb (convener), Greenfield, McLeod, Washer, Mcßobie, Wotherspoon, Knowles, Drewitt, Park, Studholme, Hogg and Liilico. Dance—Mr C. L. Cutler (convener). TECHNICAL COLLEGE BEATEN. The Timaru Technical College Rugby team journeyed to Ashburton yesterday to play the Ashburton Technical College, the home side winning by 15 points to 3. PLEASANT POINT CLUB. The following will represent Pleasant Point, in a friendly game against Geraldine at Geraldine oval to-morrow afternoon:—A. Waugh, R. Gliddon, S. Bishop, j. Keane, R. Roberts, A. Saunders, F. Thomson, L. Stewart, C. Wilson, C. Stewart. A. Gliddon, E. Hutton, W. Halstead, C. Arras, L. Anderson. Geo. Smith, R. Wells, L, Craythorne, G, Gould.