FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16257, 6 July 1918, Page 11

FOOTBALL.

TO-DAY'S RUGBY GAMES,

Much in tercet ia being taken in tho matches to be 'ployed at the Show Grounds this afternoon between Marivaks and Linwood, and Christchurch and Old Boys. This will complete the senior competition, for tho clubs will then havo played the full s:ries °( i n , m# tche®. Should, however, the result of to-day's games leave two or more teams equal for the championship, it will be necessary to play off a further series of matches between those teams. In view of the anticipated large attendance, very complete arrangements have been made to admit tho publjo to the grounds and grand stand. Both matches will commence punctually at 2.45 p.m.

CHRIST'S COLLEGE v. BOYS* HIGH SCHOOL. „ Lovers of Ruffby football will have their | annual treat on Wednesday roxt, when Bo s High School will play Chirist's College. This ?ame has been noted for yoars for its clean, ast, and brilliant football. Bo'li schools this year are reputed to have exceptionally strong teams, and they both hold a high position jn their respective srad?3 of tho Rugby union competition. In view of this it can P rc diotod that Wednesday's g me will be a particularly strenuous contest. For two years this game has been won ,£ c > *>ut it ia cxpectcd that this vear the school team will be well able to hold their own against their formidable opponents. Owing to the expected large attendance, * i? accommodation has been arranged at the Show Grounds, where the match will o •, 'f'* The whole o| tbe proceeds, after deducting a grant to the Hi»h School team «or £ travelling expenses, will be handed to •n* Liverpool Fund. Tho admission will be Is and grand stand Is. Motor-cycles, cars, and bicycl-s will only be admitted throu?h the motor gate, and a rope will bo stretched mid-way between tho gates and the playing ground, past which no cars will bo allowed. The game will commence at 2.45 p.m.

CHRISTCHURCH CLUB. Seniors v. Old Boys, at Show Grounds— L. Cooke, Woods, Matson, McLcod, Duvies, Knight, Watson, Feast, Maitland, Tothill, Walter, Lawn, Murray, McCully, Rowe; emergencies, Talbot, A. K. Johnston. Juniors v. Linwood, at Poo Gro nd—Lawson, Craig, Roberts, Jones, Bell, McCreedie, Marshall, Williams, Cocks, Maiden, Ower, Spooner, Perkins, Hobday, Lynskey; emergencies, Clarkson, Cocks.

; ADDINGTON LEAGUE CLUB. Juniors—A Team: J. McCloskio, S. Richardson, P. Lloyd, V. Locke, T. Sanders, G. Brown, F. Kerr. B Team—E. Cox, D. Lagan, J. Laurie, D. McGibbon, R. Munro, W. Hill, A. Green. . Third Grade—<3. Stemmer, L. Williams, C. Hardingham, C. Goodman, L. Brown, L. Burgin, L. Falgar,

CANTERBURY ASSOCIATION. Tho following are tho fixtures, grounds, and referees for to-day:— Seniors—Nomads v. Rangers, ' English Park, Mr Black; Old Boys v. St. Albans, Linwood Park, Mr Beauvais. .Juniors—Excelsior v. St. Albans, North Park (No. 4), Mr Wardoll, Third Grade—Western v. Cioltio, North Park (No. 2), Mr Sliurrock; St. Albans v. Excelsior, North Park (No. 3), Mr Davey. Fourth Grade—D.l.C. v. Strang's, English Park, Mr Parry; Post end Telegraph e. 8.G.H., North Park (No. 1), Mr Connor; St. Albans v. Frogsett's Boy Scouts, Nortn Park (No. S), Mr Foggin; Melrose v. Holy Trinity" Boy Scouts, North Park (No. 4), Mr Silvester.