FOOTBALL MEETINGS

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 943, 9 April 1930, Page 13

FOOTBALL MEETINGS

TERRIERS CLUB, TE AROHA From Our Own Correspondent TE AROHA, Today. Mr. S. L. Davies presided at the adjourned annual meeting of the Terriers Rugby Club. The balance-sheet showing a credit of £2 5s was adopted. The club resolved to endorse the union’s decision to change its name from Piako to Te Aroha. The election of officers resulted as follows: —Patron, Mr. C. E. Mace: president, Mr. S. L. Davies; vice-presi-dents, Messrs. T. M. Curran, F. Montague, E. Bygrave, J. M. Cochrane. N. Quirk, G. Page, J. C. Carroll, 11. Gills, T. H. Radd, C. S. Morison, R. Woodroffo and R. Bird; secretary and treasurer, Mr. E. Tremain; club captain, Mr. F. Goldsbury; selectors, Messrs. A. Meharry and C. R. Mclnnes; executive committee, Messrs. 11. Kennedy, R. Harris, A. Mehary, E. Tremain, S. L. Davies and F. Goldsbury. The subscription was fixed at seniors ss, juniors 2s 6d. It was decided to enter both senior and junior teams in the club competitions for the ensuing season. TAUPIRI SEASON OPENS From Our Own Correspondent TAUPIRI, Today. Rugby enthusiasts witnessed an excellent game for the opening match of the season in Taupiri on Saturday last, when Hamilton defeated Taupiri by 6 points to 0. Both teams were without several of their best players, but the play was nevertheless exceedingly good. On many occasions play alternated from one end of the field to the other with great rapidity. Hamilton’s back division overshadowed that of Taupiri, which showed an inclination to hold off, while Hamilton was faster and showed more cohesion. Two sparkling rushes by Hamilton’s backs resulted in tries neither of which was converted. Taupiri was on the very verge of scoring upon numerous occasions, but overkeenness caused these chances to be missed. Taupiri’s scrum work was not equal to that of Hamilton, which secured the ball from the scrum three out of four times. Taupiri’s forwards, however, appear better than last year’s. All thins considered, all played well, leaving little room to individualise. With practice Taupiri should do well in the coming season. TE AROHA SEASON OPENS From Our Own Correspondent TE AROHA, Today. Tho football season opened in Te Aroha on Saturday, when Te Aroha defeated Walton by 10 to 3. For Te Aroha the scorers were Lipsey, Goldsbury and Rackham, while Kuhtz registered a try for Walton. In the match between Marist Bros. (Hamilton) and Te Aroha juniors victory went to the former by 6 points to 5. For the winners tries were scored by Ennerson and Mathers, while Grant crossed the line for Te Aroha and Whitten converted. Mr. F. J. Jonas acted as referee. WAIHI RUGBY UNION From Our Own Correspondent WAIHI, Tuesday. The annual meeting of the Waihi Rugby Union was held last evening, Mr. S. H. Walmsley presiding over a large attendance. The annual report showed that the finances were in a satisfactory condition, and that a successful year had been experienced. Waihi had won the Sharebrokers’ Cup and the McLean Cup, and had drawn with Piako for the Poland Cup. It was decided to open the season on Saturday, April 26. Officers were elected as follow: Patron, the Mayor, Mr. W. M. Wallnut t; vice-patron, Mr. J. McDonald, president, Mr. D. G. Saunders; vicepresidents, Messrs. J. B. Weedon, A. G. Carter, E. A. McLeay, H. Wroe, J. Talbot and W. E. IT ill ; lion, vice-pre-sidents, Messrs. W. G. Brown, G. Phillips, P. O. Brady, M. H. Arbuckle, H. Hewitt, AV. Williams, F. C. V. Clark, 11. \\ r . Hopkins, AY. Morrison and E. Morgan; lion, secretary, Mr. Clem Burt; hon. treasurer, Mr. A. L. Pankhurst; chairman, Mr. S. H. AValmsley; committee, Messrs. J. Clark, AV'. Pauli, C. Dare, J. McDermott, AV. Prescott, J. Mannix, L. E. McGonagle and I. T. Fallwell. ROTORUA RUGBY UNION From Our Own Correspondent ROTORUA, Tuesday. Mr. T. S. Robertson presided over a meeting of the Rotorua Rugby Union last night, when it was decided that owing to the air pageant on Easter Monday the seven-u-side tourney be commenced at 9.30, which will allow the tourney to be concluded about one o’clock. Messrs. R. G. Ewing and B. Bragg, delegates to the Bay of Plenty Union, reported on the annual meeting held at AVhakatane, the news being well ceived that the English captain was to be approached asking for an informal match at Rotorua. Mr. R. G. Ewing has been appointed tho Bay of Plenty Rugby Union’s delegate to the Veiv Zealand Rugby Union’s meeting on Thursday, atAVellington, and leaves Rotorua tomorrow’. Pie will convey tho resolution of the Bay of Plenty to support a motion to play during the coming season under the amended rules as opposed to the international rules. THE CAMBRIDGE UNION From Qur Oivn Correspondent CAMBRIDGE, Tuesday. The first Management Committee meeting of the Cambridge Rugby Union for the current year was held on Monday evening. It was decided to deputise the AVaikato Union to urge that the Taranaki Club system be given a trial; if possible a round to be played at the end of the present season. Three senior, seven junior and four third grade teams were nominated. The season will open locally on April 26. when three rounds will be played for seniors and thirds, and two rounds for juniors. Challenges will be issued for the Peace, Boyce, Clark and Burnie Cups.