FOOTBALL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8412, 29 April 1907, Page 6

FOOTBALL.

RED STAR v., CARTERTON

A return match was played on the Masterton Showgrounds, on Saturday, between the Red Star and Carterton senior teams. Neither side was fully represented, and the game was not a very interesting one. The game resulted in a win for the visitors by 7 points to 3 points. There was not much to choose between the respective teams, but Carterton were slightly superior, and their backs indulged in more passing than the Stars, who relied • more on individual play. Henderson scored a try for Carterton, which Johuson failed to conveet, and Killop potted a neat goal from the field. Darvill placed a good penalty goal for Red Star. Killop played a first-clabs game in the backs for Carteron", and was ably assisted by Groube, Wadham and Ross, In the forwards McKenzie, Henderson, Mason and Johnson were the best of a hard-working set, For Red Star Darvill was the pick of the backs, and frustrated several forward rushes of the visitors in fine style. Wrigley, Dorsett ' and Duggan also played well. Wing put in some excellent work at fullback. In the forwards, Wick ens and Scorrar each played a splendid game, and Riley, Norman, Spring and Corbett also showed up well. Mr S. Smallwood was referee.

The members of the Masterton Club (senior arid junior) played a practice taatch on the Showgrounds on Saturday, but as there were not two full teams present, the game was not an interesting one. The "A" team won by 12 points to nil. Mr P. O'Leary waa referee. A meeting of the junior members of the Masterton Club was held in the Y.M.C.A. Rooms on Saturday evening. Mr J. R. Dunn occupied the chair, and there were a dozen other members present. Mr W. Harding was elected captain and Mr P. Barry vice-captain. The captain, vice-captain, and Mr E. H. Lett were elected a Selection Committee. It was decided to arrange a match with the Red Star junior team for next Saturday. The Carterton senior team will visit Masterton on Saturday next, and play the Masterton/ seniors on the Showgrounds. By Telegraph —Press Association. DUNEDIN, April 27. Tha results of the senior matches,

to-day, were as follow: —Alhambra beat Zingari-Richmond by 6 to 3; Southern beat Port Chalmers, 8 to 3; University beat Pirates, 40 to nil; Kaikorai beat Dunedin, 14 to 7; Taieri beat Union, 8 to 3. By Telegraph—Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, April 27. The senior football matches were continued this afternoon, with the following results:—Christchurch (10) beat Old Boys (5); Sydenham (15) beat Linwood (0); Albion (17) beat Canterbury College (0); Merivale, a bye. By Telegraph—Tress Association. AUCKLAND, April 27. The football season opened, to-day, with a match between the cricketers and non-crickeers, and resulted in a win for the non-cricketers by 9 to 3. The proceeds will be' devoted to the Auckland Cricket Association's coach fund. By Telegraph—Press Association. WELLINGTON, April 28. The Rugby Union Senior Cham-1 pionship matches were continued ■in fine weather. Oriental 13 points (two goals from tries and a penalty goal) drew with Athletic (two goals from tries and one try); Petone easily defeated Old Boys by 31 points to nil; Poneke 11 points (three tries, one of ' which was converted) beat Wellington nil. Melrose 34 po(ints six tries converted and onepotted goal) boat Victoria College nil. . The Secretary of t" • v r: terton Club has received authority from Mr A. P. Whatman to place the Boxing Hall at the disposal of members of his Club on Wednesday next for training purposes. It is required that all players shall wear shoes. On the following Wednesday Mr Whatman has arranged to meet delegates from all local football clubs with a view to allocating practice nights to each and forming a boxing club. WAIRARAPA RUGBY UNION. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Wairarapa Rugby Union was held, at Carterton, on Saturday evening, Mr A. B. Charters- (of Masterton) being in the chair. '

On the motion of the chairman, the report and balance-sheet, the latter showing a credit of over £7O, with no liabilities, were adopted.', The chairman congratulated the Union on its sound financial position —a refreshing change from past years.

Two new clubs, Featherston (Saturday) and Ruahine (Grey town), were admitted to the junior ranks, while Gladstone were received as a senior team.

The election of officers resulted as follows: —Patron, Mr W. C. Buchanan; President, Mr W. P. James; Vice-Presidents, Messrs McMaster, W. E. Bidwill, W. Strang, W. H. Booth, Rev. Dean, McKenna; Secretary, Mr A. 0. Webster; Treasurer, Mr C. Beard; Management Committee, Messrs A. B. Charters, D. K. Logan, J. E. McKenzie, J. Nicholls, Wynes and A. B Balfour; Delegate to New Zealand Rugby Union, Mr D. K. Logan; Senior Selection Committee, Messrs A. B. Charters, C. Reid and A. B. Balfour; Junior Selection Committee, Messrs J. Nicholls, F. Hawke, and J. Brunton: Auditors, Messrs Balfour" and Wynes. B It was decided to open the seasonß for all teams on May 11th. a motion to open on May 4th being lost. The following entered teams: — Masterton (Senior and Junior), Red Star (Senior and Junior), Carterton (Senior and Junior), Greytown (Senior), Gladstone (Senior), Maryborough (Junior), Ruahine (Junior), Featherston (Junior). It was decided to abolish the North and South distinction for Junior teams, and play as was done previous to last season.

A new rule was made by which any team forfeiting a match in a round without notifying the Union before the beginning of that particular round, is to be fined £1 Is, and if the sum be not paid, the team tr be disqualified. It was resolved that the Management Committee meet next Saturday, at 7.30 p.m., at Carterton, to draw the fixtures for the season. It was decided to adhere to the present accident insurance rules. A motion to allow honorary members of clubs free admission to matches was lost.