Can Wellington Win?

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1015, 4 July 1930, Page 8

Can Wellington Win?

SOCCER CHALLENGE MATCH

Fight For I' -A. I rophy WELLINGTON’S challenge for the proi in Soccer has aroused great interest, and a r •■: ■! crowd is expected at Blandford Park tomorrow to watc-I Auckland defend its unbeaten record in inter-provincial matches sine, the handsome trophy was presented. Wellington lias brought iii! a keen young side of clever players, and team Unrk rather than individual brilliance is th :r ass. Auckland will be* without its famous forward, h a arc quietly confident of keeping the premiership m Auckland.

Tomorrow's teams arc: WELLINGTON Goal: Furkin. Backs: Bolton and Guest Halves: McLeod, Gcddis, McCormack Forwards: Barton, Condon. Jeffrey.-. smitn. Cudby. AUCKLAND ' Goal: Batty. Backs: Gerrard and Held. 1 la Ives: Alorrison, Christie, D. Jones. Fortvards: braes, Dunamore. Spent Chalmers. Tho curtain-raiser Avill b* a mate;. betAveen two of the leading juniu: clubs. Ponsonby and Glen : is timed to start at 1.30 p.m. Tho fine, dry weather this week ha~resultcd in all traces of recent rains disappearing at Blandiord Pari;, and tho ground has rolled out perfectly for a fast and scientific display of Socem. In past years Wellington has had g‘>oc cause to wish there had beei Avater on the wicket at Soccer h* quarters, but there should be no plaint on that score tomorrow. YOUTHFUL SIDE The Wellington side arrived by the first express this morning, with Mr. J. AT. Coleman again acting as manr.g--:-

for Uie Wellington I .A.. and he U tto . confident than on any previous oca/ ion of ■\\« llington at. latt taking the trophy to W * llingan uiith is the ! f hture of , chaUengers. . .slit uf the sid, New ecj !.i n-i - born and more tion has be* n paid to rombioattea Aa year than on any previous occasjoThe half line is tl-.e Diamond Club who understand each other ptrfM, and the playing of club m forward winKS is . ypc*:ted to mai». 4 the difference in W'.lhnpton s throe ' Tho manager ..f • • W • ilirsu* Will be on the -xr tonight at ho speaks from HA. Progross reports -f t . Rugby t*r t Christchurch v ..: be cwn at Blar". ford Park nt frequent interval* tr.. morrow, and onb a lin< W-rnoon is needed for the p«-*pular stadium to h. comfortably filled.