FOOTBALL.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 766, 15 March 1910, Page 7

FOOTBALL.

AMERICAN TEAM TO VISIT AUSTRALASIA. Uy Tolecrapli-PreßS Association—Conyrlcbt (Rec. March 15, 1.10 a.m.) Gydnoy, March 14. The Rugby Union has decided to invito an American football team to visit Australia and New Zealand this season. I'ho team will be picked from the Californian Universities. WALES BEATS IRELAND. London, March 13. The international Rugby football match AValcs v. Ireland, Was played at Dublin. Walos scored olie drppped goal and nvo tries (19. points), and Ireland, a try (three points).

ST. JAMES CLUB MEETING.

The ninth annual meeting of tho St. James Football Club was held last evening. . Mr. F. Kitto, president, was in tho chair, and there was a large attendance of menjbors. The following officers were elected:— Patron, ltov. W. Shirer (re-elected); president, Mr. F. Kitto, J.P. (re-elected); vice-presidents, Dr. Cameron. Messrs. R. G. Dagger, J. J. Elliott, A. Edwards, W. Ivcny A. Campbell, A. J. Dloxam (nil re-elected), W. If owe, C. F. Pulley, W. H. Pollock, R. Flctclier, J. Crowes, J.P., It. .A. Wright, M.P., and R. Saunders;, club-captain, Mr. F. Wright; hon. secretary, Mr. F. Crowes (re-elected); hon. tre&surof, Mr. W. It. Baumgart; General Committee, Messrs. F. Wright, A. Bruce (re-elected), and H. Roberts; jun.; delegates to W.R.F.TJ., Messrs. H. Roberts, sen., F. Alpe, F. Crewes (re-elected); auditors, Messrs, A. C. 'Kitto (re-elected), 11. Roberts, jun.; coach, Mr. H. Roberts, sen, (re-elected). it Was decided to send a team to New Plymouth to ineet the Star Club, and to play'a team, representing tho Pirates Club, of Napier, in Wellington. Tho Rev. Sir. ,Shirer (patron) and Mr". H. Roberts, (cfiacli) addressed those present, artd . urged members to work hard in the interests of the club. Meters. H. Roberts, sen., A. C. Kitto, AV. Crowes,. E. Mummery, and A. Bruce were ' appointed a provisional Selection Committee, . Votes of thanks to the president, secretary, icoacb, and retiring treasurer concluded the meeting. RAMBLERS CLUB. The annual meetihg of tho Ramblers (AMoeiation) Football Club was held yesterday evening, Mr. H. .Waters presiding over a fairly large gathering. Officers for the ensuing season were elected as under:—Patron;'Major C. D. .Mackintosh; president, Mr. XV. M., Tucker; vice-presi-dents, Messrs. F. Kitto, It. M'Kay, J. P. Luke,,M.l J ., S. Hutchings, H. Waters, R. Ileuldsworth, W. ,J. ■'Perkins, and W. M'Lean; Management Committee,' It. Mackay, R. Paget, F. Bradford, A. ,C. Coward,' and. C. AVebb; delegates'.to ' W.F.A., * Messrs. A. Coward, H. Waters, and R. Maekay; secretory, Mr. H. Smallbone | treasurer, Mr.: R. T. M'Lean; club captain, Mr. H. Srtiallbone. The first practice will bte held on Saturday next..- • ; PETONE' GROUNDS DISPUTE. The Pctono 'Borough Council had before it last night a letter in which tho committee of tho' Wellington Rugby Football Union declined to depart from tho stand previously taken up in regard to finals and semi-finals, and 'refused to refer the matter to arbitration. ; It was resolved to refer this matter to the borough solicitor. The union's committee further asked that, in regard to grounds for this season, consideration be given to . its offer of February 18. An early reply was desired, because if no arrangement resulted, the committee would have to look elsewhore. ■ Councillor Jones moved hot to entertain any other proposal as to grounds from the union until-the claim previously alluded to was settled. ■ . ■ i Tho' Mayor skid he was! afraid Petone players would be at a disadvantage if .they had,to go to'the city to play.:, • ! Some b{' : the councillors expressed the opinion that there was no fear of such a consequence. Tho union eould not do .without the Petono ground.. Councillor Piper said that either tho eoflnoil or the union would havo to 1 climb ■ down; and ho thought i tho council should have some respect for its, own ■ dignity. Local and other clubs not connected frith the Rugby Union were also entitled to bo considered. The Mayor said ; tho needs of the local clubs wero , worrying him. .Councillor . Short: We've been browbeaten year after year • by the _ Rugby Union, and it's time we stopped it. Councillor Southjate said grounds would be needed. by. the St. David's Football Club and the, association seb'Or teams. The Mayor moved an amendment to Tofcr the "matter to a committee' consisting of : Councillors ' Southjate and Young and the mover. This was carried. , STAR.CLUB'S MEETING. The eighth annual meeting of the Star Football Club was, held at the New Zealander Hotel last, night, Mr. J. F. O'Sullivan presiding. The annual report showed that the club had 'ljad a most successful season, and wero ruuners-up in the championship, Twelve were ylayed during the season, of which _ 7 wero won,. 1 drawn, and t lost, while tho. club' registered 115 points against their tally of 37 points: Several members of the club, gained representative" honours, namely, W. G. Mills, J. Hume, P. :Killcen, H. Hunt,, G. Gosling, and D. Financially the club is well. of!, as tho season'closed with a substantial- credit balance. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. Several new members were elected. The election of officers resulted as follows:—President,.. Mr. W. Bedell; vicepresidents, Messrs. J. F. O'Sullivan, S. H. Snell', A. E. Maun, A. Gemmell, J. C. Trickett, J. Donnelly, F. Anderson, J. Kennedy, and E. J. Carey; hoii. treasurer, Mr; -W. G. Mills; hon. secretary, Mr. G. Luoni; delegate to Rugby Union, Mr. J. F. O'Sullivan; hon. auditors, Messrs; G. H. Mouat and L. Ritchie. • .PETONE CLUB... The twentieth' annual meeting of the Petone Football Club was held last night. Mr. A. Coles presided, and' there was a largo attendance of mombers. The president, in moving tho adoption of the report and balance-sheet, congratulated the ■ club on its financial position. Mr. W. J. Hardham was elected a life member of .tho club, in recognition of his excellent: services. i It.was decided that a match be arranged between-the East-and. West of Petone, the proceeds to be devoted to the Petone ambulance wagon fund. The following, officers were elected for the ensuing year :—President, Mr. A. Coles; vice : presidents, Drs. Ross and Harding, Messrs. H. Palmer, J. Martin, T. I M. Wilford, M.P., •R. Mothes, H. Cowie, R. M'Ewen, J. F. King, J. W. M'Ewan, R. Smith, R. Short, J. Davis, J. Lynslcey, and H. Ryder; club captain, W. J. Hardham; vice-club captain, W. Fraser; hon. secretary, A. A. Cairns; assistant hon. secretary, G. Miller: hon. treasurer, J. Daly; delegates to W.R.F.U., Messrs. W. Hardham, W. Fraser, and J. Lynskey; hon. auditors. Messrs. J. Lynskey and H. Wynyard; Management Committee, J. Price, C. Green, J. Ryan, ,iml officers ex officio. A new rule was made under which a non-playing selector is to be appointed to select twenty players (senior), from whicli a captain and vice-cantain shall be appointed, who with the original selector shall b?come the Selebtion Committee'. Mr. J. Lynskoy was unanimously elected to fill the position of selector. It was announced that a team would pay a visit to Nelson at Easter. The clnb will commcnce training next Monday night.