FOOTBAL

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19366, 24 July 1925, Page 6

FOOTBAL

AMERICANS AND RUGBY WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK TWO CODES OF FOOTBALL “Say. ain’t that jest the funniest li ’J old game! ” I That is the kind of remark that is ! likely io be passed on August 15 concerning Now Zealand's national game, for on that date, an exhibition Rugby match will be played at (’hristcliureb for the entertainment of the sailors of the American Fleet. But. if Rugby proves somewhat of a | nuzzle to the visitors, it may be no{thing to the chaotic impression made Iby ihe visitors themselves, for two teams from Ihe fleet arc likely to give an exhibition of American football. But to explain in proper form; At Tuesday evening’s mooting of the Management Committee of the Contcrbury Rugby Football Union, the American Fleet, Entertainment Committee, wrote asking if the union would play an exhibition football match at Lancaster Park for the entertainment of the visitors. It was proposed that at the conclusion of the game, the visitors should stage an cxhibiti<% game of American football. It cons.\ red such a match would attract, a large crowd, and it asked that, members of the fleet should be admitted free.

ANNUAL COLLEGE MATCH WEATHEB CAUSES POSTPONEM ENT. Owing to the heavy rain on Wednesday. and the bad condition of Athletic I Park, the annual Rugby match between (“Wellington College and St. Patrick's College was postponed. The game will probably be played next Wednesday. PRESENTATION TO R. COLLIER I , ; i Reg. Collier, the Taihape wing ihree- | quarter, who lias been selected to represent the North Island in the interIsland Rugby match at Invercargill on Saturday, was made the recipient of a handsome travelling rug at a gathering of Rugby supporters yesterday afternoon, (says Wednesday’s Taihape Times).

Mr P. E. Wakeman. President of the Taihape Rugby Sub-Union, in making the presentation, said that a great lion our had been conferred on a country Union in the selection of Mr Collier to represent the North Island. His friends thought, they should not let the occasion pass without in some way recognising the honour. He had much pleasure in presenting Mr Collier with a travel ling rug, and he felt that he would uphold ihe honour of Taihape ar Invercargill on Saturday. He heartily congratulated him on his inclusion in the team. Mr Collier, in acknowledging the gift, said they expected him to uphold the honour of Taihape. It was a big responsibility, but he would do his best. He had had no experience of big foot ball, and he felt that he was up against something solid in having to play against the best. However, ho could only do his best, and that, was all that could be expected of him. The singing of “He’s a Jolly Good! Fellow," and such advice as “pot another goal. Reg.” brought a pleasant little function to a close. Says the Taihape. Times:—Last week a Wanganui critic, disguised as Qasey but still recognisable, discussed the Wanganui touring team sided ion. FL I gave Collier a chance in a way that was not o\er-enthu.'iastic. but he preferred Cox to Bellis. No other Taihapeites are in his selection. It is to be hoped that “Casev’’ comes and has a lock at our material on Saturday, if he does he will have to amend his selection very drastically. We remember another or <asioii on which a Wanganui critic seIccded a team in which Taihape players were only noticeable by their absence. When ho came to Taihape with the Wanganui team lie had the mortification of seeing Taihape run over his “cracks” to the tune of 2(5 Io 0. When the Wanganui team was selected Taihape got eight in. We don’t want ■‘Casey’’ to take our word for it that we still have some good players, but we would like him tn come and have a look for himself. If Ihe “Chronicle” can locale him between now and Sal urday, and will send him along, we will be pleased to take a verbatim report

of “Casey's” remarks after the match. 'l,'hey may be a bit lurid, but. we would be pleased to puldish whatever was not and give our readers a hint of the rest. Our Taihape contemporary’s Rugby scribe is altogether too smart in con- [ fessing to recognising "Casey,” a con / tributor to these, columns on Friday { last. “Casey” conceals the identity of I one of the most enthusiastic Rugby followers in Wanganui, and he is in no j way connected with the Press. Our | contributor's selection of a rep. team, i the personnel of which has apparently' nettled the Taihape writer, was just Casey’s idea of things, and it may con soh“ own contemporary’s writer to say that “The Observer” heartily dis agrees with Mr Casey in this respect. When the Wanganui team goes on tour it is quite likely that Taihape players will be well represented, but .just how many of them will get in depends al good deal on Saturday's form, and also on the showings made by them in the Taranaki. AVaikato and Alanawatu games. And this applies with equal force to Wanganui and Rangitikci players. At anyrate, “Casey” is not the Wanganui selector, so the Taihape players need not lose as much sleep as their newspaper hacker apparently has done. M.A.C. DEFEAT TE AUTE I.AST MINI 'l’E VICTORY. The game between tin' college teams of M.A.C. and Te Ante, played at Waipawti on Wednesday, attracted the largest crowd seen on a football ground there. The. conditions were ideal for a fast game. Both teams appeared very fit, ALA.C. being a little Ihe heavier. Play was very fast and exciting, an outstanding feature being’ Dial the game was practically played out under each other’s goal posts. Both did about an equal share of defending. ALA.C. adopted a bustling forward I game, with the backs standing rather j close up. While the ball remained on II he ground M.AJ'.’s weight and formation gave them rather the better of thoings. At picking up end passing Te Ante showed much superiority. The kicking of the Te Ante full-back, Turei. was a feature, as was also the unselfish play of the Te Aute back line when in possession of the leather. The passing of the ALA.C.. of which there was not enough, was rather wild. The tackling on both sides was deadly, and although a clean game was played there were the usual casualties. A. Napier paper recently stated that this game was for the Afoascar Cup. but the trophy was not at stake—fortunately for To Aute. Wanganui Tech. College meet Te Aute College at AVaipawa to-morrow week for the Afoascar | Cup. PIRATE CLUB. I Fourth and Fifth grades:—A. pracItiee match for these grades has been arranged with Collegiate. School at Ao's 3 and 4 (College) grounds at 2.30 | on Saturday next.