Soccer Team Had 7 On Rescue Work

Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31098, 29 June 1966, Page 18

Soccer Team Had 7 On Rescue Work

Because seven of its team were engaged on rescue work at Arthur’s Pass, the Burnham second division soccer team defaulted its game last Saturday.

The Canterbury Football Association’s management committee was told this last evening when considering the club’s fifth default of the season.

The Burnham club said by letter that the soldiers were told on Friday afternoon they would be free to play on Saturday. However, on Saturday they

were placed on stand-by when the final bid was made to reach the stranded climbers and the club was left with only five players at the game against University. In view of the special circumstances, the committee accepted the explanation. The committee approved a £5 5s contribution to the John Harrison Memorial iFund. Mr Harrison was the climber killed in the rescue.

Benefit Day.—Two Hurley Shield matches—Technical Old Boys v. Western and Christchurch City v. Rangers—will be played on the day set aside for the benefit of the family of the late Mr Vale Smith. Mr Smith died while refereeing a match three weeks ago. The City Council has given permission for English Park to be used on Sunday,, July 17. with the note that "the normal conditions will apply . . .” Commented a member: “They still want their chop.” Mr T. C. Gottermeyer said that referees were prepared to man the park for the day and also reported that a letter and cheque had been received from the Canterbury Rugby League Referees’ Association.

Otago Squad.—The following is the squad from which will be selected the Otago under-23 team to play Canterbury under--23 at English Park on Sunday: I. Graves, A. Baird: A. Hutton. K. Hindle; E. Graves, M. Mackenzie, P. Lawson, B. Boomer: C. Rennie, S. White, K. Feathers, G. McLean, R. Neilson, J. Ferrier. The liaison officer for the match is Mr M. Pahl. Under-14 Team. —The Canterbury under-14 A team to take part in the South Island tournament In Christchurch from August 22 to 26 is:—L. Wilson (Wanderers), D. Smith (St. Andrew's College). D. Mansbrldge (Western). T. Wilson, A. Smith (City), G. Dacombe (Linwood H.S.), K. Squire (Christchurch captain), P. Whelan, D. Hill (Rangers). P. Clarke (Technical O.B.), G. Cameron (vicecaptain). G. Storer (New Brighton), M. Lawson, K. Doorcnba! (Shamrock).