FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17122, 18 April 1921, Page 5

FOOTBALL.

CANTERBURY : RIKIBY UNION.

The Canterbury Eugby ton..were continued on Saturday in „Vnn weather. A strong wind aiUtated ftgh-class Pky. ttwhard grounds made things uncomfortable for pkyea. Xhwaira. a good attendance «t Lancaster Park to witnsss" the Old Boys-'Varsity game, which ended in a. narrow victory for Old Boys MerivaJe defeated Christohureh comfortably end Albion caused a surprise by defeating the nruch-fancid Linwood team. Marists easily defeated Sydenham. The following' table shows the positions of the teams eigaged in the senior competition:—

OLD BOYS (6) v. "VAESITY (3). Old Boys and 'Varsity met on the Oval, and considerable interest centred in the game. Oid Boys pnessed from the opening whistle, but met with a stubborn defence. Old Boys kept up the attack for about a auartor of an hour, and ,then from a ecrum the Varsity backs secured, but McLeod, on the wing, fumbled his pass when ho had a nosaible opening. A minute later Old Boys were penalised, and-Campbell made a, fair attempt at goal. Good play by Evans and Guiney transferred the scene of operations to the other end, where Blaekmore secured cleverly, but his kick for the corner went into 'louch, in goal. Fumbling by the. Old Boys' backs saw 'Varsity temporarily attacking, Irut a nice forward rush had them on the defensive again, and a strong attack resulted in 'Varsity being forced. Old Boys continued on the offensive, and-Boag took a good mark in front of the goad, but 'Evams's kick went a. little wide. A minute later Buckhurst marked, but Bong's effort hit the post. Munro was conspicuous for good work amongst the "Varsity, forwards, hut' Old Boys were soon back again, and Thompson got (n er, but lost the ball. • Immediately afterwards Blackmare worked the blind side end Bowes got over at the comer. Evans failed with ilia Trick, and half-time sonitded with Old Boys leading by 3 points to 0. 'Varsity attacked Btrongly from the kickoff, and after Campbell hud missed an easy kiok from a penalty, McLeocl scored at the corner. Campbell's, kick went wide, and the ecores were even. Old Boys livenvd up considerably, but 'Varsity pressed hard, and should have scored had their backs been able to pass. Lob passing, howerver, spoiled their chances, and' Bowes, intercepting prettily, took play, to half-way. 'Varsity kept up the pressure, their forwards putting in a lot of hard work, , hut the inside me® in theirs back division lost numerous .chanoee * through lack of cohesion. Eventually Old Boys got away, and Thompson, cutting in, made a splendid opening, whioh Gray finished'off by scoring. ' Evans just missed with the "kick. A moment later a determined rush by 'Varsity ended in a force, A series of scrums on the line resulted in Old Boys being penalised, and Hojxod'e kiok missed by inches. 'Varsity kept up the pleasure for ten minutes or mare, after which Old Boys, with some nice cutting in, took plav to the .other end, and stayed there until the' final whistle, which blew with the score-: Old Boys 6, 'Varsity 3. .Mr "W. B. Fuller was referee. MARISTS (67) v. SYDENHAM (3). Marista and Sydenham met at the. Show Grounds. .The former won the toss and played with a strong wind behind- them m tie first spell. J. ,MoCormaok opened the sooring account with two. tries • in» the first ten minutes, and converted both, while Kirwan, after a nippy ruin,- notched'a try, which was not converted. Fitzgerald thepecored two trie®, one being the result of a fine ,run from half-way, both of which McCormaok converted. Smyth© scored a; .try;'.and then Kain put in a beraratiful run from his own twenty-five and" srfored. - . H. Mullins next got over, and as' McGormack converted, Marists led by 39 points to nil at half-time. The second spell, was a repetition of the first, the Marista' forwards and backs showing rare speed. ■ Tries were scored by I/onringan (3). Mullins (2), Fitzgerald, Peterson, and Kairt (2), three of whioh wore converted by Kain. Sydenham's only eoo're was itiade by Bfltcliffe, who crossed near', the corner. Marista won by 67, points to 3. Mr L. Guiney was xefeiosu ALBION (3) v. UKTWOpD (0).

Albion and Linwor/i met 'at-Linwood Park, and a hard forward gams resulted. Early in tho first spell-a. passing rush ffave Bu> naid a chance, and he scored ; for Albion, but the try was not converted. • During the first spell Albion had the better of'the play, bulk were unable'to croes their opponents' line, the Linwood forwards dealing* lime ofteir time. * _ In 'the second spell the Linwood forwaids made great efforts to get across, bul they received little support from-their backs, ana Albion's defence held (food. There to no further sooie, Albion winning by 3 points to nil.

MEEIVALE (17) v. CHRISTOHUBOH (0). The Merivale-Ohnietohurch mitoh, played on the South ground, Lancaster Park, waa witnessed by ■ less than a dioxen spectators? It was early apparent that neither team were in form,, and » strong southerly, blowing right across the field, caused too many line- ' outa. thriatchutoh were held in their own half .for about $0 minutes. Cowlishaw, jumping high, • • intercepted a pass, and a long lino kicjk gave Chrktohuron some Jampot aiy relief. '.After. play,, an which. Merivale had mostly the advantage Watson, tho Merivale wing-farwkrd', made a dodgy . run along the line, and from a ecrum Brosnan (Merivale)' Bet his : backs going, and. aft«r Evane, Hardie, and Blazey had handled the Pemberthy scored, T>ut foiled. wivii thd kick. ' Ghristchurch were flgtvin in' trouble, and Evans'was able to make a fine opening for BTazey too store. Pemberthy goatod. There waa no other score at half-tome. The Beds' eflorts in the eecond spell were mostly confined to stemming tlhe tide. The Merivale forwards oanle down the field, and Watson scored at tthe opmer. No goal resulted. Orchard,-who'on occasion got close, and put in teveral 'screw and overhead Wales, saved by a long' kick to the, line, but Merivale forwaida returned, and f»om concerted action Forsvtfio scared.»Pemberthy again fsiled' with •the kiok. From a throw-in on the Christchurch line, Buckley got over, but Haidie could not convert. No other score was added, and "the game ended:— Merivale 17, Ghristchurch nil. Mr G. E, Watkina waa referee.. .

JUNIOR GRADE. Playinjf at Officers' Point, Lyttelfcon defeated Maristsby 6 points to niL Mr'.H. T; Fuller was referee. . 'Varsity defeated North Canterbury at Lanoaeter Bark by 12 poinitfl to 9. Bennett : soared from a penalty for Taisity, and Ac- ] land; Petrie,. and. Malfroy scored tries. Henry, Fleming, and Heath scored' tries for North Canterbury. Mr '.C. Buchanan was. p^foree. Old Boys v. Chrifiichurch, played afc North Park, Old Boys' Ground, waa -won by Christ-, church .by 15 poinlte to 11 Scorers for Chriatchuroh: Williams, Talbot, - and Crome scored, a try,, er.-ch, Richards. converted one try, and also potted a goal For Old Boys, XfohrtA™. sotaed two triev aid Harris scared one try, Mehrttos eoiiTOrtSiig' one. Refeaee, Mr G. Deimislon. „ ■ Linwood, playing at North Park, drew with Merivale, 3 all. B. Stewart . scored a try for Linwood, and R. Broanan kicked a penalty goal : for Me rivals. , Referee, Mr D. Barrett. Albion beat 'Varsity Aoyloto 3. For Albion McGee and • Witham scored fines,which were converted by Freeman. Williams kicked a penalty -goal for 'Varsity. THIRD GRADE. St. BedVs defeated Christchiirch by 19 points'to nil. - ' Boys' High School defeated North Canterbury, at Rangiora, by 74 poinita to nfl. Mr A. ShanMsynd, Waa referee. Christ's College ,v. Linwood A, played at College Ground') resulted in . a , win for Christ's College by 17 points to nil. Scorers for the winners were:—Reeves- (3), Trent, and Thompson. Barclay converted one try. Referee,. Mr W. AlWd. . Kaiapoi _v. Technical B, played at Polo Gxound, No. ij* WB6i Woa by Teduiicskl by 33 poiults" to, 3. Referee, Mr 6. Gray. v. Albion,', played' at; Albion Ground, • was won by Merivale by. 38 points to 8.- Referee, .Mr E. E,. LuttieU.Marfete A "v. 'Varsity C, played aX 'Varsity Ground* North!. Jpark, .wa tvoii by r Vinßity by, 12 poinia to 3. Referee, Mr W. HowelL Riccarton. A y. " Vaiaity A plaved" at Polo Ground No. 1, wte won by 'Varsity by 7 points .to 6. Scorera: For "Varsity, Barry » try and Chamberlain a potted goal. For Riccarton. Glafison, ,and Raxsworthy each Bcohed a try. . R«fereo. Mr H. C. Watson. Linwood B v.- Sydenham, played at Polo Ground No. 3, was mm by Sydenham by 34 points to nil. Referee, Mr George We»*°Prebbleton ▼. Old Boys, played at Polo Ground Kb. 2, J*«B wan byj}ld Boys by 85 points to 3. Rderee, Mr W. J. Waltera. j MaMst Bios. ,B had a bye. I FOURTH GRADE.

St. Bede's drfwted HSgh ; Sohool.B 3 point#' to ni- ~ • Si Saiapoi, Kaiapoi beat Cadet Band by 52 points toail. • -.r. B.H.S. V. B Company, played at B.ILS. Ground, JTorth. wm by bj

91 points to nil BefeN*)- g . Jferivale t. Marits, P^F"*^L Ground, NOrti Park. wae won by Mans ,a by 15 poinds to 3- Keferee. Mr J. Wes.«>n. Linwood ▼. North Canterbury, p J ChrKtchurch Ground, *» s W( ? Referee, Canterbury by 62 points «o 3. iteleree, Mr K. McCulloch. _ „j„„i . Christ's College B r. 0 CoJm played_ai Christ's College Cricket Ground, ™*, won by Christ's College by 45 pa** to 9. Referee, Mr L. M. Donaldson. FIFTH GSADE. West D.H.S. v. Christ's at Polo Ground No. 6, was D.H.S. by 40 points to 24. Referee, Mr E At W k»fa£t n Kaiapoi Merivale by 6 points to 3. grxTH gra de.

St. Bede'e defeated Boys' Sigh School B by "cK's Collage v. B.H.S. A, played at College Ground, North ?«&> wj® won ' A? B.JLS. by 5S points to nil. Referee, Mr C. Goldstone. . , , . Technical v. Christ's College A, jilpved at Polo Ground No. 5, v/M won by Technical by 25 .points to nil. Referee, Mr E. ii.mpSt-. Andrews beat West Chustchuroh. District H.S. by SO points to 3.

LINCOLN CLUB. The Annual meeting of the Lincoln Football Club was held on Friday ervoning.. Mr J. H. Hestall wasiin the chair. The balanoe-sheet and report were auoptea. The following officers were appointed:— Patron, Sir B, H. Heaton Bhodea; president, Mr J. H. Hestall; vice-presicknts, Dre. Cooltfl and Hilgendorf, Messrs Yogan, Oddy, Cox, Smither, Stoddart, Bourne, Goodman, T«.rry, Eartram. Cales, W. Templeton, G. Templeton, F. H. Eobson, G. Peryman, W. Pervman, Moran.and J. Henley;, club captain, left for selection by team; deputy-cap-tain, Mr C. Milne; hon. eeoretary and treasurer, Mr E. Partridge; committee, oaptaw, vice-captain, secretary, and , Meßs P, Bourne and Terry; delegates to the Sub-Union, Messrs E. Partridge and C. Howell, referees; I< wna decided to submit the names of the following members as referees for home matchest-Messrs W. Arps, G. Templeton, W. E. Cox, and J. H. Keatall. It was agreed to hold periodical dances in aid oi the funds of the club. Twenty-seven mwibers were elected. OPENING OF WELLINGTON SEASON..

(PKESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) WELLINGTON, Apnl 16. The season for< winter games commenced this .afternoon. There were good attendances at the parka were Rugby, Association, and League football competitions, and liackey tournaments were held. - Experts pronounce the form shown as distinctly promising, indioaitinj a successful season for the various codes. . The principal feature was the* Rugby tournament in which, all the senior a\d junior* teams competed. The final vrcs fought out between the Berhampore team (which was only admitted to the senior rank® iast season)' and Pet&ne, last year's champions, and waa won by the former by 8 points to nil. The teams in the junior showed particularly good form. Tins contest was won 'jy St. Patrick's College, Petone 'being second.

COACH FOE SOUTHLAND. At a meetiiyj of the Southland Rugby Union, held at Invercargill on Thursday night,* the question of appointing a professional coach for Southland was again considered, when it waa unanimously decided that E. E. Booth be appointed to the position, at & salary of £6 per week. Booth was at one time a prominent three-quarterback and full-bade in the Kaikorai First Grade team, and ■ was a member of. the celebrated All Blade team which toured Great Britain and Ireland. He subsequently played for some years for a Sydney Club;

INTER-'VAESITY RUGBY. The annual contest between the New Zetland, University and .the Sydney University was revived last season jrith such successful results that the New Zealand University Rugby Football Council is desirous of oonr tinuing the competition which, it is held, is beneficial to Rugby in New Zealand, and, to. a more marked extent, in New* South Wales. The University Council has decided to a send a representative team to Sydney this season, and the Hew Zealand Rugby Union .!»»» granted the necessary permission. A series of test matches will be played against the Sydney. University team, and arrangements are being made for additional matches against the Duntioon RJ&.C. team, the Great Public Schools combined team,' and, if time allows, the Sydney Metropolitan team. The New Zealand team will to selected-from the four University Colleges, and; the Council is of opinion that it is absolutely essential that the members of the team should play in at least one game_ before leaving New Zealand. The Council has, therefore, asked,' the Wellington Union to arrange a fixture between a Wellington representative team and the New Zealand University, to be played at the Athletic Park. The Wellington Union has agreed, and the match will be 'played on Wednesday, May 18th, the day prior to the '.Varsity team's departure for-Sydney. In view of the fact that University football in the Dominion iB of a good standard, a keen contest should result. In a letter- to "the Rug-By Union, the secretary of the University Council states: — "In arranging this tour the greatest'difficulty which, confronted my Council ■ was the financial one. Last year we were fortunate in getting fine weather for all the gomes, and succeeded in netting £37 J. In' view of the fact that we wish the intercolonial contest to be continuous in the future, we deemed it inadvisable and unbusinesslike to use up. all our finances, in one i year, _ and, therefore, we placed £2OO on fixed deposit till 1922, when we will have to finanoe the tour of, the Sydney University team through New Zealand. This leaves us with a balance of £177 to carry on this year's tour. Our, estimated expenseb are about £530, part of which will be defrayed ,by the different University Colleges. All revenue gained from the matches in Sydney goes to the Sydney University, who, in return, billet our team. My Council would Therefore be grateful to your Union if, in the event of your making 1 the fixture, you supplement our funds by grant-. in# us th® gate. Given/ a good day for the game -such a grant, should materially lessen the amount which each member of the team will have to pay towards his travelling expenses." After consideration of the matter, the Management Committee of tee Wellington.Rugby Union decided to grant the University Rugby Council a ehare of the gate similar to that received by the New Zealand ■ Union on the occasion of big; matches.. 1 a

international visits. IMPORTANT RUGBY EVENTS. The Management Committee of New Zaaknd Rugby Union .<n its annual report reference to the completion of arrangements with the South African, Rugby Board for a visit from the ''Springboks," who are due to leave Cape Town on May ISth, and after playing several matches in Sydney should reach New Zealand «t the-beginning of July. A programme of 15 matches has been agreed to, and the. manager of the ( visitors has been given discretionary power I to agt4x> to two further' matches, which the oominittea has asked for, so that the tour I may be as complete as possible. The esact itinerary of the tour las not yet been drawn up, being contingent upon the sailing dates of the intercolonial, steamers and the return steamer to South Africa. A proviaioiml itinerary has, however, been prepared and will be placed before delegates for discussion at the preliminary meeting which precedes the annual meeting. The committee ifls no doubt that no (jfioKt.will be spared to make the tour of the visitors a memorable one, especially after the splendid way in which the New Zealand Military Service fp-vm of 1919 Was treated during its tour of Soutih Africa. ■ • , Prefliminary negotiations have been entered into with the French Rugby Union with a view to a visit from its representatives in 1922, the'tour to include matches in ?<ew South Wales, as well as in I. ew Zealand. The •delegates' authority is . required to complete, tho negotiations, which m&y necessivate a variation of the usual financial arrangement entered into in such matters. The English Rugby Union is also willing to consider a visit to the Dominion during 1922. In accordance with tfaa agreement entered into, the New Squth Wales Rugby Umon is due to send a representative side I °. Zealand this season, toft- in view of tho viaftfef the South Africans to both countries the committee has asked u» Soufth W'alea Union to suspend «ny action until delegates have had an- opportunity u> «ipiess theirviews. It is .pleasing to note a rewai of interest in Rugby in New South Walee the officials- of that State sparing no time and effort towards making a t*cov~ ery. Apart from their own fixtures, they have the Sooth Aftioan visrt ahead (matches )wjng down for both the outward and homeward journeys), whU® sides from tiie New Zeaind TTnivcraty and the Maoris are also due to cross tbe lonian. Tteso matcher, together wrtS. the visit of tie Frenchmen m 1923, should £ivs the game a* great lift along* in New South Wales, and A© doubt provide a piognumne sufficient to -cater, to the deaires cf tih® Jceenest player. ' , TH» rroiesentetive team referred to ghould be & splendid combinatkmj as every cm is being taken, per medium of prelininary matches, td\assemble the b«t Mson players. Mr W. Parata (president, Bay at Plenty Rugby Union) has acceptid *iie posi.fSbn cf manager, and is already busy en tto details of tour.

SOUTH AFRICAN TEAM. ' (By Cable—Press Association—Copyright.) (Australian ana" N.Z. Cable Assoc iatiom.) (Received April 17th, 5.5 p.m.) GAPE TOWN, April 16.

The final selection of the South African footllall team to towr Australia and ' Now Zealand is as follows: .. Full-backs—G. Morkel and De Villiei*. Wing-tbiee-gilarteiß—Yam Heeiden, S. Morkel, O. Meyer, and- Zeller. Centre ttree-quartora—Clarkson, Weepener, Sendin, and Strauss. Half-backs—Miobati, DeKoah, Tindal], and ToWnsend. Forwards—W. Morkel, Ellie, Kruger, Van; Kooyen, I. Michau, Dnplessis, Walker, Siedle, R. Morkel, H. Morkel, Mostert, Scholtz, Pienaar, ' and "Olivier. CANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE. Tho competitions for the . present season vene commenced on .Saturday with fine weather and fast grounds, though a Btrong i southerly wind g»ve the teams playing.with' this support a decided advantage. "With prospects of a fast and interesting game between Addington and Federal, tfieire was a good .attendance at St. Albana Park, and the mtceesa of the Additagton Club wae popular.. Taking full advantage of the breeze, the western suburb's backs, who field a. speedy division, made the game open, and ran the heavy Federal forwards off their feet, and placed 19 points to their credit by half-time. Aided by solid defence and faster forwards, the western suburbs held the opposition well in the second ppell, and, despite many, strenuous passing rushes and forward sorties, Federal linabJe to overhaul thpir op* ponents' score, and Addington won by 19 points, to 14.

At' Linwood Park Sydenham beat Lin wood by 37 podnta to 11. lie winners had the assistance of the breeze in the first half, wTrioh produced an even display, the passing rushes of the Sydenham backs being checked frequently by the Linwood full-back, R. Gregory. The latter was chiefly Responsible for the first two tries obtained by his sidie. With the scores 16 to 14 in their favour just after commencing the second half, .the Green and Blacks'; prospcclts looked bright, but afterwards the. eastern suburbs' > team fell' right away, the'-forwards ! al»wing neglect of training. '^Results:—

ADDINGTON' (19) v. FEDERAL; (14).

Theee teams 'met at St. -Albans Park. Ai' substantial score gained with the wind in their faivcmx enabled tie western subuibs to open the season successfully. Mitchell started the soaring with t> try. far - Federal,; and then the Addington backs got going, .and J. Sanders scored, A. Smith converting. Good passing left the Addington forwards in possession, and R. Watt scored an unconverted try.. "The western suburba were making play 'open, and a fine passing: bout let Green over. Smith, converted. ' A further bout of passing gave J. Sanders his second try, and following another passing ran Goodman scored, both trie 3 being unconverted. A strong rush by the Federal backs let Fletcher over just before the interval. Hie converted the try himself. On resuming the Federal team made longsustainsd attacks on the Addington - line, weak forward play losing them good chances. Though the backs made every effort they were oapably tackled. • Worefold scored twice in forward sorties. Mr T. McLelland was referee.

SYDENHAM (37) v. LINWOOD (14). After holding, tlb opposition well in the first spell the Linwood forwards and centre three-quarters let the team down in the conducing stages, and by snappy in and out passing the Sydenham backs ran up a substantial score. J. Young (3), Cunningham (2), Marshalil, HoEwin, Trudgeon, and Ooomler scored for Sydenham, and Young, Rowe (2), Cunningham, and Coomber converted tries. Far Linwood, Harvey (2), Batcman, and Harper scored, and Gregory converted one try. Mr A. Morris was rrforee. JUNIOR GRADES. There were some interesting firbnpa in the jumor grades/ and last season's premiers, Kaiapoi, had « solid task to beat Avon by 13 points to There ia every prospect of keen competitions this season. The letrults were:JUNIOR FLAG. Kaiapoi defeated Avon at St. Albans Park by 13 points to 12. Referee, Mr C. /Wlsysboßt. ' Hornby beat Linwood, at Hornby,, by 37 - points to nil. Referee, Mr,T. Eirton. Addington defeated Federal at Addington. by ;23 points to niL Referee, Mr J. J. btevens. THIRD GRADE. | Sydenham beat Avon by 17 points to niL 'Referee, Mr Eaton. Hornby defeated Addington by 11 points to nil. Referee, Mr Gray. . Kaiapoi beat Linwood by 17 points to niL I Qfeßfiletaßt A hja.-

... FOURTH. GIUDE. , ... Woolrfton tfejeated Kaiapoi by 27 points to nil. Eeferoe, IJr Turn bull. ' , Sydenham beat Addington by 30 point* to 15. Referee, Mr F. Kin®'. Federal, ,4 bye. FIFTH GRADE.; .. Woolston A beat Woolston B by 14 points to nil. Referee, Mr D. Mcßaa. Linwood A defeated Avon by 27 points to nil. Referee, Mr Davis.. Liniwood B defaulted to Sydenham.

"MEETING .OF 'COMMITTEE. . A general meeting of tlw • executive was held on Saturday.evening, Mr A. E. Hooper presiding.' . • An application from the Federal OIuD for the transfer of, foiir junior was referred b&k to tho club. . I It was decided 1 Jiut future applications for referees, must be. forwarded to the secretary J by the Friday previous to the me-sttmjr, the application to be signißd by the »repreeentar tivea" of each, club concerned. Correspondence was reoeived •. from the Kaiapoi Club in reference to grounds and registration of playerß. Two trophies were presented to the- committee for competition between _ seaier and junior players, and it wins decided to hold j "over allocation till a. future meeting, Registration was granted to the "Woolston Club, and reinstatement to F. King (Sydepi ham), C. Barber (Avon fourth to fifth, grade), S. Lennox and D. Newman (Hornby third). 53ie registrations' of F. Malcolm (Federal) and E. Corkon (Lin-wood) were appiwod."" The fixture®, grounds,/and referees for Satundoy next are:— Senior Grade—Adding ton-Sydenham, at Sydenham Park, Mr* Av. Morris; Lfowood- | Federal, at. St. -Albans Pork, Mr O. McLachlon..

Junior Grade— at Addington Reserve, Mr C. Eaton; Bydenliam-Kaia-poi, at Kaiapoi, Ikjr S.' Tirrabull; FederalLinwood, ait Lrawood Pari, Mr J. <T. Stevens; Hornby-Woolston, at "Woolston, Mr Mcßae. Third Grade—Addington-Tenipleton, at Templet on, Mr C. Pearpe; Sydenham-Lin-wood, at Liniwood Park, 1.40, Mr G, Geary; : Avon-Kaiipoi, at St. Albajiis" Park, Mr T. j'Kirton; Wooliton-Honrby, at Hornby, Mr TiUey&hart. Fourth. Grade —Addingtton-Fedaral, St. Albans Park, 1.40. Mr E. Geary; SydenhamKaiapoi, at Beckeniham Park, Mr F. King; Woolston a. bye. 1 Fifth Grade—Sydenham-Woolston A, Syden-hajn-Park,l.4o. Mr Gray; Linwood A-Wool-ston B, "Wooleton Park, 1.40; Mr T. Madden; Linwood B-Avon, at St. Albans Park, 1.40, Mr Garrard.

'LEAGUE TEAMS AMONG AUCKLAND . CADETS. The introduction! of-the Rugby Tjoagna game among Senior Cadete was the subject of discussion ei the last meeting of the' Management Committee of the Auckland Rugby League. Sergeant-Major Teem flaid thatthe Cadets, on -bis miggestiwn, were given the: option of playing either ooao of Bugby. There m 8 a prospect of eight' League teams among the Cadets, and it was hoped thaA they wraH compete company against .company for a cup or dhieW. Mr C.. Weaver eaid the Cadete were going to be a happy hunting arenmd for League playera in the neaT future. If the cot* was introduced among (he Cadets It would next get into the schools. Mr T. FieGding declared that tfia League was graving to such dimensions that ho did . - not know where it w<n£d Mid. A- committee was to confer with Dhe Senior Cadet authorities.

K.Z., TEAM FOB ATKCERALiIA. (By OaM»—Praaa Anociatlon—Copyright.) (Australian and H.Z. Cable Association.) SYDNfiY, April 16. Mr Miller, secretary of the Bugby League, has received a cablegram from New Zealand, stating that the New Zealand footbaJlera will be visiting Sydney, and that the newspaper reports are incorrect. y '

Maoists Won. .. 2 Lost. For. 97 38 Agst. TL 6 9 Mori vale .. 2 3 2 Old Boj-3 .. 9 25 6 2 Tai-gity .. 1 1 12 6 1 Albion .. 1 1 6 19 1 ' 88 0 "Sydenham .. 2 g Ciiiiatchurch .. — 2 3 47 0 12 0 Lin wood •• ~ 2 0