FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 99, 24 May 1909, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

AUCKLAND DISTRICT CHAMPION SKIPS.

By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, Saturday Sight,

j The third round of the Auckland Riij?- ! by Union's di-lriet championship*' was 'plated In-day in showery weather, and on soddon grounds. In the senior grade City beat PavnelHiy 1-1 .points to three; Ponsonby beat Newton by 31 points to three; and Grafton beat North Shore by 0 points to nil. WELLINGTON' REP. TEAM. Wvlington. Lasi Sight. The following Rugby team has been selected to represent Wellington agahsl Wanganui at Wellington on .lime 3rd: Full-back: James Ryan; tlii'ce(|iiartei.-:: Evenson. l r . Mitchinson; Matheson; fiveeighths:'Walsh and Fl'anngan; half, F. Roberts; forwards: Tresize, Houlihan, A. C. Wilson, "Rangi" Wilson, Bruce, Shadbolt, McKellar, and Con. Sullivan.

WELLISGTOX SENIOR COMPETITIONS. Wellington, Last "Night. The senior Rugby matches yesterday resulted:—Poneke beat Melrose 17 I*s nil; Oriental beat Wellington 25 to 6; Petone beat Victoria College 40 to "; I St, James beat Southern 8 to nil. ! SOUTHERN DIVISION. PATEA v. KAPOXGA. .(By Telegraph.—Special to "News"). Patea, Saturday Night. Patea senior defeated Kaponga scnio's by 9 points to 6. Patea's victory illustrated the value of a good place kick in the team, Stracham kicking three very line goals from .penalties. Cleaver and Laxlon scored for Kaponga, but neither try was converted. The game' was confined to the forwards, and though fast was not brilliant to watch. Kaponga thirds A beat Patea thirds by 9 to t). TO-DAY'S MATCH. The only attraction for to-day's plea-sure-seekers is provided at the Recreation Grounds this afternoon at 2 o'clock, when Stratford and New Plymouth "Banks and Law" teams try conclusions. The game promises to bo highly diverting, and should be watched by a large crowd. The local team is a somewhat distinguished one —on paper —and in order that the public might have a proper appreciation of their capabilities, we have consulted the "form book." and the fruits of thi! perusal arc appended:— A. R. Standish (representative 18961009, 11 stone lOlbs; skipper of team and great bus-tier; fastest,and fittest man in team; sure to score.'

J. C. Nicholson (1903-1909), 14 stone lllbs, is in fine nick, despite his weight; hails from "The Ark."

F. A. Clnpham (1907-9), 10 stone 10 lbs, a very rough player. If his moustache is clawed off the selectors can f.it West on in his place; good man with knife and fork (and plates'). 3. Power (1908-9). 8 stone (libs, bit very powerful forward for bis size; always on look-out for a "pot." I. P. Grant (1908-9), 9 stone lOlbs, has been trained under German methods and should do his instructor proud, A. Stows (1908-9), 11 stone. "Hastus" of that ilk; the fighting man of the team; will respond to the toast of "Tne Ladies."

A. Addison (1009). 11 stone, a Terryble slippery man and not easily Court; kicks with both feet A. Grant (1907-9), 15 stone 31b; a dark horse; ha s been training at Inglewood every Saturday; not bad'on the "book" R. Quilliam (1908-9), 10 sto;ie 21b; the rough man of the team, though he has been training with tho "flappers" of late.

,„»• L -V M - L Hfll ' lc UDO7-9), 11 stone lOlbg; tlie acrobat of the team; very good on the "Balancing Acts"; a silent man.

T.Ellis (1908-9), 11 stone 61b; a nippv player; has been putting in regular practice in vicinity of Marstaml ifill. A. R. Mcls'aac (1908-9), 12 stone; a '■Camiip Chiel"; trains in company with Ellis as above.

R. HA'oko,- (1008-i)). 12 stone; plays to the gallery and is better at amateur theatricals.

L. Hill (1908-9), 11 stone, is reported to have broken down and it's doubtful if he will "face the music."

ft. W. Bollinger (1908-0). Gsiotic 131bs is .shortest man in team; a son of tho \ atcrland. but will represent Wales T. K. Turnbull (1908-0) 12 s'low" '•flunradcen": a mighter 'shooter of goals; will be going very strong in the last lap."

V, D. Webster (1902-9), 13 stone 13 »>, has been training on stout and oysters hence the weight: very good on the loose. *

11. H. Preshaw (1902-9), 7 stone Olb, manager; "mine host of Swankey Villa"will lay the odds (not eggs-chuc,(> chuck!)

0. 0. Frcyburg (1908-9), 11 stone Oil), line umpire; m„ s t have three meals a day on an average, as he is a smart road walker.

SATUR DA Y COMPETITIONS.

The Saturday Rugby Football Association's competition for the Sole Cup commenced on Saturday. For the openin'! match, ami considering the greasy nature of the ball, the play in the match Civil Service versus Guards was Of a high order of merit. The sloppy state of the Eecreation Sports Around mifTtated against the Warehouses an;! Rovers giving anything but a poor display of football, the game being merely a mud scramble. The racecourse ground, despite the heavy rain, was in splendid order, and a very interesting match took place between the Civil Service and Guards. ThHiack play on both sides was such as would have done credit to some of the teams in the Tliursday_cnmpctition. A most pleas'ong fcatuni of the contest was' the absence of "appeals."' and also that incessant chatter which in many matches in this season's Thursday competition has teen such a7i objeeRonaJilc element.

CIVIL SERVICE 9 v. GUARDS 0.

This game was stubbornly fought, the result being in the baiaiiee for a time. The only wore in the first spe'l was' a penally goal. Just on call of ha'fliiire Civil Service were awarded a free kick for oil-side play, and G. Loveridge placed a good goal.' In the second half bolli sides commenced with sreat dash, and play for a time was fast and furious'. Guards then fell away, and the Service, after a splendid passing rush, through the agency of I'fnnkueh". .-cored a good try in a handy position. I.ovoridgc failed to increase the seme. 0„ rcsiuuin >. Hie Service again worked on to .the Guards" line, where Day snapped up the oval from a forward r iish and crossed the line. Lnveridgp again failed with the kick. Time was called soon afterwards without further score. WARKtlors'ES (I v. ROVERS ."!. WnrcTmuseinen defeated Rovers In the Recreation Sporis Ground by li points to 3, Dougherty and Dullin scored for the winners and Monk for the losc.-s. The match was played hi showery weather, and the ground, being in a Somewhat fclnppy condition, did uol lend itself to first-class football. However, tile game was very well fought, and each side took its turn at attack.