FOOTBALL.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 221, 11 June 1908, Page 9

FOOTBALL.

THE BRITISH TEAM. i MATCH ACAINST SOUTH CANTERBURY. VISITORS .WIN BY 12 TO 6. . (BT TELEanAI'H.—PEESS ASSOCIATION.) Timaru, June 10. . The weather was'beautifully fino and the att-endanco about eight- thousand for the football match between 'tile British team and tho South Canterbury representatives. The sym.of £350. was taken at-tho gates . 'THE TEAMS. BRITAIN. 1 Full-back: J. Jackott. . Three-quarter's: J. L. Williams, F. M'Evedy, H. H. Vassall, and F. ; E. Chapman.'' : Halves: Willio Morgan and J. P. Jones; Forwards: A. 'F. Harding (captain), T. Smith, F. Jackson, Edgar Morgan; J. P. Down, S. Thomas, G. R. Hind, H. Archer. SOUTH CANTERBURY.' ; Full-back: b. Scott. . Throe-quarters: G. G. Priest, G. Bradley, and J.' O'Leary, ■ Five-eighths: G. Coles. Half: A. Grant. ■ . " •' v Wings: J. Roddick and R'. Rogers. Forwards: A..Kerr, H. Maniiing, W. Carlton, W. Scott, A. Budd, G. Fitzgerald, Yv. Hooper. THE PLAY. Britain ;won tho toss, and Roddick senti the ball into tho British twenty-five, Vas--5 returning to D. Scott, who found the - line at half-way. From. the. lino-out Smith marked, and D. Sc'ott fumbled. ' Morgan set the'backs'going, "the ball, travelling to Vassal], M'Evedy, and Chapman, and was thrown out near the corner. , Vassall v;as at this stage thrown heavily, and was so seriously injured as to have to retire.. _ 'I ■ ' ' : , Roddick broko away, and took the ball to half-way; Bud.d continued, tho rush into the 'Britisher) s twenty-five. A free kick was sent high by Jackott, and - mulled badly by Carlton. The- Britishers blocked'... the return, tho ball going out .at midway. From'the throw, Hooper broke; away, but, being unsupported, M'Evedy found little difficulty in getting- in a good kick. Tlio British .wing three-quarter droppedthe ball,: and .South Canterbury appeared like scoring,'but tho.Britishers forced. On resuming, South Canterbury broko away, but the ball was snapped up by M'Evedy, .who opened up a strong rush, in,;,which ho was supported by: Jackson and Smith. The ball went from tho'scrum to W. Morgan, who whipped it out to M'Evedy. Tho l.ntter transferred to-Jackott, and scored the first try neai;, the. corner flag. No goal resulted. ■ Britain • ... ',"... ' 3 ; South Canterbury 0 ■ Tho Britishers attacked, strougiy, Thomas heading a rush in South Canterbury's twenty-, five. A scrum .was formed, from which tho ball was transferred to Jones, but Williams dropped tho ball at a critical moment, and, enabled . South Canterbury forwards 'to get well down tho field.' Budd, Roddick, andHooper broko away and initiated a passing rush thut took', play oh to . Britain's linp. Hero a lino-out took place, from which Coles bfoke through and crossed tho. lino. Scott failed with the kick.. ■ Britain ... ... ... ... 3 ■ . South Canterbury ... ... 3

: 'The' Green back!) were now endeavouring to play an open game, but their attempts proved ■ useless, ■■ their passing, only losing 'ground. From midfield, Fitzgerald, v with some beautiful ■ dribbling,; took tho: play ,to the Eeda p line." There-tho ball once. moi;e. went out. to Coles, who, with 'a determined dive, again scored, Roddick failed with tho kick. ■ • ■ .. J South Canterbury.- ' . ... ' ... 6 rßritain ; . ... .; ••• .; From the kick-out Scott soon had the Reds again in difficulties. The .forwards swarmed over tho British dofence and another score seemed certain,'but Chapman snapping tho ball from among thoir feet found touch. South Canterbury woro' penalised for off : side, and Jackson, with a beautiful lino kick, found South Canterbury's tiyerity-five. Hero Smith, e'amo away, but being unsupported Bradley had little difficulty .in stopping him. Immediately aftbrwards tho Green forwards broko- through, but,"Williams, "snapping"tho ball from their .'feet,-passed to M'Evedy.' The latter transferred : to Williams, who returned infield to M'Evedy. Again these tiro exchanged, ; with the result' that "Williams dashed over near the comor flag. Jackson failed with tho-kick. • South Canterbury! . ••• 6 ; Britain ...., . ... 0 A mark by "Bradley trausferrcd • the ball to the opposite oiid of the field;.and a scrumtook place from which the Reds got-tho ball; but Kodgers ■ and Carlton * spoilt Morgan, , and'' getting' aiVay, : " toolc play 1 to Britain's line.' A struggjlo on the lino followed, from which, tho Britishers forced, Jacket't retrieving all the.ground.lost with a fine lino kick, Carlton had a shot from near half-way,' but tho ball fell short, ■ and. Jacket't returned to half-way.''. Tho ball landed in D. Scott's arms, who returned-' well down the field. From'a' scrum South Canterbury took tho ball, and passed to Bradley, who, tfhcn'atickcd, kicked high, - tho ball going into M'Evedy's arms. liotting up tremendous pace from hear his'own goal line, ho ran through tho. South' Canterbury backs to D. Scott; who' tackled too 1 late, for tho 'ball had been transferred to Williams, who had little difficulty in scoring at tho corner. Jackson's kick failed. Britain ... ... 9 ; .South Canterbury ... ... 6 Jackson came through with a fino forward rush, which grant stopped'by. finding the lino. A couplo of penalties awarded to the Greens, put them on: tho attack. For handling tho ball in the scrum South Canterbury woro awarded a free kick.- The ball went to MlEvedy, who. transferred to Williams. The latter centred and Down swt clean away, but offside play brought the Dall back," and the Britishers wero within an'>ace of scoring. M'Evedy got tho ball at midfield, and ran round tno South Canterbury's forwards at a' great pace. At. the- .right moment he transferred to Chapman,- who was- tackled ,by 3D. Scott. From the line out Jackson' broke away, .and transferred to Harding, but tho latter did not tako the pass.. Tho, R-ed, forwurds, headed by .Archer and Downs, continued to work the ball towards the South Canterbury, line, and half-timo was sounded, tho scoro being—Britain,' 9; South Canterbury, G. - . . "

The Englishmen kicked out, Scott returning to Archer, who found tho lino at half-way. Tho forwards, headed by Budd, soon had jilay yrithin a few yards- of tho British- line. Cliapman relieved with a screw punt into touch. South : Canterbury kicked high' to Jackett; the ball beat:him, .and he'.was soon surrounded by South Canterbury forwards. From this dangerous, position lie. extricated himself in a remarkable manner, wriggling through, and kicked into touch near halfway. Tho British forwards gained moro ground from tho throw i\i through Smith kicking along tho lino. Budd arid Bradley, took the ball down tho field and over tho Britishers' line, hut, ..kicking too hard, .Jackott easily forced.. Tho Greens quickly returned to tho attack, awl took tho ball on to tho Bod line, v/hero a scrum was ordered, but Jackott again camo to tho ro-scuo by finding tho touch. Prom tho line-out, passing among tho Greens was stopped on tho lino, where a free-kick was allowed, but Jackett failed to find tho line. D. Seott returned to within a yard or two of the red line. South Canterbury wero penalised for offside, Jackett, adding another fifty yards to tho British attack. "A passing rush "went from Jones to M'Evcdy and to Chapman, but the tackling was deadly, and each man went down. Tho Greens mado a forward rush, and took play within a few feet of tho British lino. Ilfre tho ball was passed to Grant, who was held up on tho line. A freo kick relieved the British. From a forward • scramble on tho line-a swinging foot came into contact with Hardings' injured leg, and lie was laid out for some minutes: The Greens took a scrum, from which tho defenders got tho hall, but little ground was gained. South Canterbury backs were sooii ill tho old

position, hut tho Britishers found a breach 111 tho attack through which Smith, Down, and Archer forged their way. D. Scott arrested their progress, and tho Green forwards dashed across to tho line, hut lost possession, and Britain kicked over tho dead hall line. Tlio kick-off was returned to the red twenty-five, where, from a scrum, Grant got tho hall, but Cole failed to take tho pass. From a scrum Morgan got tho ball.and ran to half-way, where 110 passed to M'Evedy. Tho latter centred. Somo exciting loose play ensued, in which, tho ball travelled from tho British twenty-five flag to half-way, and ended in Jackett saving. Grant took, tho ball from a scrum, and sent it to Roddick, who failed to take the pass, and Jackett found .the half-way flag.. . From tho throw-riii tho Green pack broko away, but Morgan snapped up the ball, and set his backs going. Jones, M'Evedy, and Chap-' man were tackled in turn, but tlio ball went back to tho centre,, when, with a clear opening, Down got possession, but Bradley had him'on th 6 grass. Moro passing by the •British backs followed, but sure tackling prevented them from over assuming a dangerous position. A rebound let the South Canterbury forwards away right on to the British line, hut Jackett saved brilliantly. Morgan sent the, ball out to Jones, who nassed to Chapman, and tho ball went to M'Evedy. A scoro seemed certain,_ but the Green forwards swooped down 011 him. - The Reds sent n high kiok into the open field, and with the British uack charging 011 him, D. Scott, by snlendid work, extricated his side from a position where the slightest mistake meant, a score. The British backs had South Canterbury in difficulties, and nothing but deadly tackling prevented serious trouble. Rodgors brought the South Canterbury pack along, but offside play arrested tho rush. From play just otitsido the South Canterbury twenty-five. Morgan sent- (ho ball to Chapman, who, with a fine dodgy run,' went right through' tho South Canterbury backs and scored. 1 The kick at goal failed just on the call of time,, tlio gamo endingBritain'. ... ... ... ... 12 South Canterbury ... ... ... a THE MAORI MATCH. (BY TKLEGIIAFn. —ritE63 ASSOCIATION.)

. Auckl?.ntl, Juno 10. A letter was received from tlio Rotorua Ilugby Union to-night by tho Auckland Rugby Union protesting against tlio action of .tho New: Zealand Rugby Union in allowing tlio arrangements for tlio Maori match- at Rotorua, to be mado by an unaffiliated, body, and asking tho' Auckland Union to forward tho letter.on. The Auckland Union decided to forward, tho letter,-and with it the accompanying resolution: —"That , this Union regrets tho action of tlio governing body in delegating tlio arrangements of this match to an unaffiliated body." Tlio Rotorua Union in their letter stated that if. the arrangements with the Maori Association worn persisted in, they could not guarantee that their pla.vors would take part in tlio match, or that tho .Maoris of Rotorua would welcome them. ' Auckland, Juno 10. At a mooting of tlio. Auckland Rugby Union to-night, tho following representative programme for tho season was drawn up: — Juuo- 27, Goldfields; July 4, Thames; July 11, trial; July 18,. British match; July 25, Third Test: August 1, South Canterbury; August 8, Marlborough; August 15, Wellington. It was decided to suggest tho following dates: —August 22, Taranaki; August 29, Southland; September 5, Otago. ! ARRIVAL AT CHRISTCHURCH. [DI TEI.EGEAI'II.—PRESS -ASSOCIATION.] . . Christohuroh, Juno 10. Tho English . footballers arrived from Timaru by tlio second express to-night, and woro welcomed-by tlio Exccutivo of the Canterbury Rugby jUnion. THE INTER-ISLAND*MATCH. The following players have been'-selected to represent tho North .Island in tho match,' North-v. South Island,'-which; is to be'played on. tlio Athletic l'ark'oii Juno 20:— • Pull-back. .. Wallace (Wellington). Three-quarters.'' v Thompson (Wellington;, Mitchinson - (Wellington), Cameron (Taranaki). Fivo-oishths. : Mynott (Taranaki),- Hunter (Taranaki). ... Half. ... . Roberts (Wellington). • • Wing Forward. Gillott (Auckland); . Forwards. Ready (Wellington), Murray (Wanganui), i "Ran.'i" Wilson (Wellington). Francis (Auckland), Cunningham (Auckland), Haywml (Auckland), Seeling (Auckland). ' It is reported that W. J. Wallace, the wellknown Poneke and New Zealand representative -player, is suffering from what is termed a "moulder's kneo," and will be unablo to play football ao;nin. • WEDNESDAY CHAMPIONSHIPS. Fino .weather favoured yesterday's football, and tho first round of tho Wednesday Championships was advanced another stago. Two matches wore played on tlio Polo Ground, Miramar, and ono on Newtown Park. Chief interest centred in the contest between Stars and Artillery, which ended in a three points victory for tlio former after: a hard-fought match. Tho following aro details of tiio different matches: — ' 1 STARS U. ARTILLERY.

''After, a hard and exciting game, Stars defeated Artillery by. 3 point's to nil. Artillery won the toss, and the Stars kicked off with the sun in their eyes. In the first quarter of an hour Stars; kept on tho attack, and Artillery were compelled to forco on two occasions. ■ The military team then worked, play down into their opponents' territory, and Taylor had a long shot at' goal from a free kick. The effort was a good one,- but the ball fell short by a couple of: yards. Stars were busy defending "for a' few minutes, but Richards by a useful kick sent tho loather' up "to halfway, and, following up, gained possession made a good run, boing grassed about ton, yards off the lino. 'Ragged play followed, .and tho ball went to Mowat, full-back for Stars. He put in a little kick - , and> following up smartly, smothored Taylor's return, and as tho ball rebounded over tho lino Jio fell on it, scoring tho only try of tho match. The kick was a simple one, but Brown failed to convert. Stars, 3; Artillery, 0. From tho drop-out Artillery forwards started a solid rush, but Stars soon placod them on tho defonsivo again, and half-time was called ivith the play in tho Artillery twont.v-fives. jii tho second spell Stars immediately' became aggressive, and by a nico passing rush got riglit down ■to their opponents' line. Play was transferred to Halfway,'and Stars commcnced another passing rush, and an Artillery' player was penalised for obstruction. shot at goal was unsuccessful, as was another entrusted to the samo p'layer a few minutes afterwards. Artillery took a hand in attackina after this, hut they wore unable to pierce the Stars' dodefence, and tho latter -with a forward rush returned'the play down field. Tajlor wa3 tackled with tho ball right under tho posts, and bad a free kick; given against him for hanging on. Brown again failed with an easy kick, r.nd Artillery forced. Shortly after, Jackson' (Artillery) received a nasty kick on tho head, which dazed him for a few minutes. No further scores resulted, and when tho whistle sounded tho position was: ~' • Stars 3 Artillery 0 Sir. lloruig was referee. ORIENTAL V. BUTGHERS.

Tho Oriental-Butchers match, played on tho ,I'olq Ground at Aliramar, was about up to the usual standard of Wednesday games. Butchers winning tho toss, Oriontals had to kick-off with tho sun in their eyes. Both teams were forced down soon nftev the. commencement, and a little later Gosling had an unsuccessful shot at goal for the Black and Whites. Then Oriental attacked,' and from a line-out Jiartjett gave Cording a pass, which enabled him to score near the posts. trosling added tho major points. Then Butchers shook the play up, and, their forwardo taking the ball into tho

enemy's quarters, Levy picked up tho oval and darted over tlie line. Lister mado a good but unsuccessful attempt to convert. Another nttempt at goal by Hedges was also unsuccessful. The remainder of tlio first spell was noticeable for good work by Koily tor Orientals, and Killeen for the Blue team. Oriental got some pretty back rushes going, but they wero always spoilt by forward passes.

For a time after the resumption of play the honours were even. Bartlett had an unfruitful kick at goal for Oriental, and Levy, wing three-quarter for Butchers, broke away, but was grassed a fow yards off tlio line. Some good saving by Cameron and forward rushes, led by Cairns and Butler, placed Butchers on the defensive, and Bartlott, taking a'pass from Digbv, all but scored. A few minutes later Sluiltz got over the line, but Bartlett failed with the kick. Another attempt by Digby, of Orientals, to scoro was frustrated by Killeen, wlio showed good tackliug powers. The next try registered was for Oriental by Schultz. The three-quarter made a good run right round tho Bluo defenco, and scored in a good position. Gosling added tho extra points.- 'In tho last five minutes of tho gamo Gosling started somo passing rushes, and had a kick at goal from a mark, but ,110 addition was mado to the score, and the gamo ended — Oriental 13 Butchers 3 Mr. F. Crowes was tho referee. WINDER'S V. ECONOMIC. A football match, between representatives of. G. Winder's hardware firm and those of the "Economic," was played on the Mirani a r Polo Ground yesterday afternoon. After an interesting . game, victory rested' with Winder's by 17 points to nil. HOROWHENUA V. RANCITIKEI. (BY TELEORAPII.—SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

Marton, June 10. Great, enthusiasm, was displayed over , the maicu between ttorowlienua anil Rangitikei,. played here this 'afternoon in glorious weather. Immediately play commenced Rangitikei attacked vigorously in llorowhenua's twenty-live, where Beckett smartly secured,' and Hill drew first blood! Signal lailed with tho kick. On tlio continuation of play, Horqv/houua penned Rangitikei tor some time, and wore forced. Play was 6ooii centred in . Horowhenua's territory, where Signal, following smartly, got possession; and scored a clover try, adding tlio extra points himself. Rangitikei mulled from ,tho kick, but pressing tho play to midlield," J ago (Rangitikei) snapped up smartly, and, eluding all tho backs, scored brilliantly.' Rangitikoi now seomed to have matters to themselves; From a scrum in midfield, ;Beckctt (hall.) secured possession, and after a pass from Reed to Henderson and to Jago, tho latter again dashed over. 'After a good' deal of give-and-tako play Horowhenua swept up tlio field lVjth a determined attack, only to bo repelled by Rangitikei's fine'pack of forwards, who again dashed downiield. ■ Here Rawiri (Horowhenua) was conspicuous with his lino individual play, and brought play to the half flag, whero time waß callcd. Rangitikei, 14; Horowhenua, 0. On resuming, play was chiefly confined to forwards for somo tinio, until Rangitikei penned Horowhenua, and Hakaraia 1 cleverly got possession; and passed to Bovan,' who: transferred to Winiata, who made a .good run, and was unlucky not to score. - Rangitikei turned from defence to attack, and soon had Horowhenua in ; difficulties, : but Parata, who was playing safe, was equal to the occasion, and relieved splendidly with a good kick to touch. •' From tho line-out Henderson (Rangitikoi) secured, and scored after a brilliant run through tlio opposing backs. Reed's kick v failed. < On -play continuing, Hunt (Rangitikei) broko, clear through tho Horowhenua, forwards, • and transferred to Stratford, who ran over, Henderson failing with tho kick. Rangitikei's last try was a- fino piece of work, Jago securing, and after : passes from-Hehderson to Reed, to, Hill, to Signal, Signal dashed over at tho,corner flag.-, Signal's - kick failed. Immediately, no-side -sounded, .with: Ranglitikeir 23; Horowhenua, "0. Mr. C.. Gibbons, of Martoh, gave satisfaction as "referee." ; ■ ~ COMPLIMENTARY BANQUET.

WELLINGTON REP. TEAM HONOURED. Tho members of tho Wellington rep. football team wero entertained at a banquet last night by Messrs.' Thomson and Brown, tho well-known land.and estato agents, in honour of their victory over tho British team on May 27 by 19 points to 13.' Tho function, which' was held at Barrett's Hotel, was numerously attended, Mr. F. M. B. Fisher, M.P., occupying tho chair. The following- toasts were enthusiastically 'honoured The King (proposed by the chairman) ; Tho Wellington Fifteen (proposed by Mr. W. A. Thomson and responded to by Mr. F. Roberts, captain); New Zealand Rugby Union (proposed by Mr. Stan. Brown, and responded to by Mr. 6. F. C.' Campbell, president); -Wellington Rugby Union (proposed by tho chairman, and, responded to by Dr. Newman, pYesident); and Tho Press (proposed by Mr. Neil Galbraith, and responded to'by tho representatives present). ... During the''evening a number of oscollont musical, items wero'given, ■ r / WELLINGTON RUGBY UNION. A meeting of tho Management Conimitteo of tho Wellington Rugby Union was Held last evening, Mr. S. S. Brown presiding. Thero wero also present Messrs; J. Murray,, W. Hardham, J. F. O'Sullivan, ,J. Burns, F. Alpe, G. V. Bogle, E. 0. Hales, J. Sweeney, and W.'G. Talbot, secretary. The Athletic third-class team asked, that thoy should bo allowed to play Petono in town. It was pointed out that, it would bo unfair to ask Pctoiie to como in and play at Miramar, 'and that if any Petono team had to como to town it should bo either a senior or junior team. Tho application was left ,to tho drawins committee. '. , A complaint was received from the referee in tho Johnsonville-Pplhill match' played at Johnsonvillo last Saturday as to tho alleged disorderly behaviour of tho tho course of the game. It was decided to writo to the Johnsonvillc Club 'asking it to tako measur&s to prevent , a repetition of last Saturday's behaviour. .

* Tho South Canterbury Union asked . that tho Wellington representatives, should meet them an August 12. It was resolved to give tho Southerners tho option of playing a B team on August 12 or August 22, or in tho alternative meeting an A team on August 26. It was resolved that, the Northern tour of tho .Wellington representative team should consist of threo. iiiatchos, as follow:—Auckland, .August 15; Taranaki, August 20; and; Wanganui, August 22. Tho-team will leave Wellington on Wednesday,' August 12. The To Aro School Committeo made application for assistance! from tho Union. It was resolved; to present tho school , team with a football. . The Public Schools Union' wroto asking tho c6mmittee t-o approach tho. New Zealand Union for a sharo of the £200 voted for the encouragement of school football. It was decided to refer tho application to tho New Zealand Union. . Tho St. Patrick's College team' was granted permission to play a. match with a Lincoln College team on Juno 23. Tho club was also granted permission to play St. Mary's Club of Wanganui, on a date to bo arranged. . It was decided to play tho Wellington College v. St. Patrick's Collefjo match on June 20 as a curtain-raisor to .tho Inter-Island match. Tho Taranaki and Wellington school ■ representatives were given permission to play a match on Juno 27 as a curtain-raiser to tho Now ZealnudBritain test match.

Another application was received from tho Marlborough Union asking for a match with Wellington. Consideration of tho letter was held over. The Chairman reported that the Athletic Park Company had agreed to lot tho Union have tho use of tho Athletic Park for the olio vacant Saturday left for this season. The tonus insisted on by the Company aro 50 per cent, for the union and 50 per cent, for the' company. Tlio secretary \Vas instructed to sco what tonus could bo arranged with tho company for Wednesdays. It was decided to place on record the appreciation of tho union of tho services rendered by Mr. H. M'lntyro, who is leaving Wellington to settle in the Waikato.

AN INTERESTING"PROPOSAL. " SOCCER. TRAM " Fdll Tho Secretary of Die New Zealand Football Association has rcceivetl' a-proposal.'from-; a. " soccer " ontluisiast (wlio desires his name to he withheld at this stage) with regard to tho question of sending;. ,_a, ~_Ncvi r . wslajid.. "soccer" team to En^aiid."..' "May I," writes tins'•gentloma'np" l)Q' ; al--lowed to submit for consideration.the/followr it'S : — "J. lam prepared to finance your union to the extent of allowing you to J sbnd to-JOng- 1 land in the season of 1909, say, 22 of the.bestavailable Now Zealanjl :Associntiqn football players' to compete in (say, SO)'matdves:with ■ Second League clubs there...-.' -I'. .;. "2, I will take,all necessary, ■ any deficit on'said tour, and,-if' you so wish," will interview andniiiftku'iarrangemcnts with English clubs..-....-, ...... ~... "3. To 'recognise youy.Hjjniq'y.; tors, and accept, your control df'playors'aii'd' your selection of same. ' "In return, 1 should require to rqceivo slli gate moneys and receipts in •'&nnco{ion~tfrcl]i' said tour, (that is—tho wlitSle team's share of, such iqo 6'v) : d. 1 - ■ will,- 1 oncompletion of tour, hahrJMo J , ouY , '4i , caStirciy or such other person as "youjinay direct,■ percentage (to be i7UiUially" l Vgrcdd -\\p6il) '(if all profits of such tour. v " Should this pro»osal : ''n6t" rnicefc-yoiir'ap-proval, •! should bo • ploascd«to»i^iverom your committee - a propdsal' oti. frhiSi-townss mitrht be.como to." . r.., -• The foregoing will bn tSWd-siddra-tion at a meeting of the fHitball Association,' to bo hckly/on-'- fhunday., 'Juno' 18. • ,v i ' ; , : .7—