FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume I, Issue 41, 9 May 1891, Page 2

FOOTBALL.

Wairoa Rangers v. Wm. McArthur and Co.’s Warehouse. —Last Saturday the members of Messrs. McArthur’s establishment and their friends, had a most enjoyable trip to Papakura to meet the Wairoa Rangers, who had come half way. After a three hours’ drive in one of Patterson’s brakes,-- Mrs. Lynch’s Papakura Hotel was reached, and the boys got ready for the fray. The match was played in a paddock at the back of the public school, and attracted a considerable number of spectators. Charley Stichbury captained McArthur’s, and 8. Luke the Rangers. Early in the first' spell Stan Somerfield secured a mark, and his brother Sid (who was playing in a starched shirt), taking the kick, landed an unmistakeable goal (2 points). The second spell was noticeable for some dashing runs made by Wall Rhodes and Munro, both of whom made desperate attempts to score for the Rangers; but the collaring of Bradburn and Siddle was too good, and the game ended as above. In the evening an impromptu concert was held, at which Miss Delia Lynch and Miss O’Sullivan rendered valuable assistance. The drive home was very pleasant, town being reached shortly after midnight. Some of the boys show big form. The football cup matches start at Potter’s paddock to-day, with Ponsonby v. Grafton and Gordon v. Auckland. Although many of the players are sure to be a bit green, a good attendance and exciting play may be expected. It is fortunate that the draw brings the two stronger teams together, as well as . the . two weaker.

We beg to acknowledge the receipt of the programme of the Canterbury Metropolitan Plumpton Park Coursing Co. meetings. It is the intention to hold six meetings, the first on Saturday, May 23rd and Monday, May 25th; the last on Saturday 29th and Monday, August 31st. At all the meetings good stakes are offered* The principal one is August 12th and 14th,* when the New Zealand Cup—for an unlimited number of all-aged dogs at £7 7s. each, with ; £2o added money and silver collar given bv the directors of C.M.P.P.C.C. for the runner up—will be run ; nominations, July 29th, £3 35.; balance of sweep, £\ 45., August loth. At the same time there is the Canterbury Metropolitan Plumpton Park Cup, for an unlimited number of puppies at £5 55., with 10 sovs. added, and trophy for runner up ; nomination, £2 zs., July 29th; balance of sweep, August 10th.