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Auckland Star, Volume XLVIII, Issue 202, 24 August 1917, Page 2

Boyle (Eemuera), Crowther (Newton East) McLean (Point Chevalier), Trevartuei (Bayfield). Emergencies.—Backs, McCrystal (Remt era), Ellingham (Beresford Street); foi wards, McNeil (Vermont Street), Smyth (Grey Lynn). CADETS' MATCH. GOLDFIELDS V. AUCKLAND. (From Our Own Correspondent.) TE AROHA, Thursday. The Goldflelds senior cadets' representa live team will travel to Auckland vli Paeroa, under the management of Mr. J Maloney, this evening, and will meet tb< Auckland senior cadet representatives In i match at Auckland to-morrow afternoon Following Is the team to represent Gold fields:—lTull-baek, R. Poland (Paeroa) three-quarters. J. Gavin (Te Aroha), A Royal (Paeroa). G. Miller (Waibou); five eighths, J. Gilpin (Te Aroha); half-back, J Sandersou, captain (Te Aroha); wings, W Newsham (Te Aroha), J. Flowerday (vv'ai houl; forwards, I. Grlce (Te Aroha), N Sweeney (Waihou), F. Miller (Waihou), D Smythe (Te Aroha), P. Geaney (Te Aroha) G. Sinnett (Paeroa), H. Moon (Te Aroha) emergencies, A. McQuarters (Waihou) Poland and Wells (Paeroa. Colours: Blacl and red. NORTHERN TJNION. A BENEFIT MATCH. The Auckland Rugby League has arranget a benefit match for to-morrow (Saturday), at Victoria Park, when Newton will meet City. Teams are:— CITY ROVERS. Seniors.—Paki, Eustace, Davidson, Clarke Sutton, Ashcr, Hogan, Lunn, Mitchell Reid, Rukutal, McKubrey, Francis, Stan away, Sheehau. Fourth Grade.—Verral, Lee, Wetherill, Richardson, Home, Davidson, Bailey, Rad ford, Armiger, Petersen, Holden, McCall Nicol, Cole, Simons, Ball. Fifth and Sixth Grades Combined.—Cole, Bnlloian, Michel, Klelne, Crew, Davidson, Hodgson. Baker, Whalley Michell, Hum phrles, Olsen, Hadley, Lewis, Davidson, Hewitt, Allen. NEWTON RANGERS. Senior Grade (v. City).—McSweeney, Cloke. lies, Thomas, lies, Tobin, Farrant, Castles, Potler, Ivll. James, Browne, Soiners, Cloke, Williams. Fourth Grade.—Leikis, Hlndman. Mills, Dickens, Moyle (2), Short. Winks, Wllklns, Touhey, Linden, Turner, Stocken, Quintall. RICHMOND ROVERS. Fourth Grade (v. City, Victoria Park).— Thompson, Rogers, Burke, Walker. LPardington, Audaln, Noyes, Chrlstianson, Boles, Redwood, Cairns (2), McMaster (2), Swift. OTAHUHU. Fourth Grade.—Wills, Keenan (2). Robinson, Thompson, Jefferevs. Baker. Madigan, Murray, Chapman, Davis, Glynn, Ryan, Hlgglns, Jones Eustace. MEETING OF EXECUTIVE. A meeting of the executive of the Auckland Rugby League was held at 22, Shortland Street. on Wednesday evening. Present: Mr R. Benson (chairman), Messrs. N. Culpan, R. McDonald, G. Whlttley, R. Pollock, T. Fielding, W. Ross, E. Frost, and R. Splnley. A protest was received from the City Club against Ponsonby being awarded the match in the Roope Rooster final, on the ground that Madison was not a registered j member of the Ponsonby Club. The protest was dismissed, and the fee ordered to be | returned. An application from the Returned ,Soldiers' Association for a benefit match | was favourably considered, and September ' S was set aside, the match to take place in the Domain between the cup winners and a combined picked team. A letter from the Rugby Union Referees' Association re the proposed Mackrell memorial was referred to the special committee set up for the purpose. The Junior Advisory Board intimated that the replaying of the Telegraph v. City Fifths match would have no bearing on the championship, and stated that the Board was of the opinion that the match should not be replayed. A further request for presentation of badges to the sixth grade winners was refused. A request from the Pupuke Club for permission to play a fancy costume match In aid of the Navy League was granted, subject to the same being under tho supervision of the League officials. W. MACKRELL MEMORIAL FUND. A representative meeting of sportsmen, admirers and friends of the late W. Mackrell. All Black footballer, oarsman, and representative Northern Union player, was held last evening in the offices of the Auckland Rugby League. The meeting was called for the purpose of discussing a proposal to erect a suitable memorial for the object of perpetuating the memory of such a well known sport. Mr R. Benson, Auckland Rugby League, was elected to the chair. Several schemes were propounded, and after a lengthy discussion, it was resolved, on the motion of Mr J. Endean, seconded by Mr P. McElwaln, that those present constitute a committee, with power to add, for the purpose of raising funds for the erection of a suitable headstone. Mr R. A. Splnley offered his services as secretary, which were duly accepted. Donations from the Auckland Rugby League (£3 5/), and Auckland Worklngmen's Club (f3 3/) were acknowledged. The Auckland Rugby League also expressed Its Intention of holding a benefit match on behalf of the fund. An offer of financial assistance was also received from the New Zealand Rugby League. It was resolved that subscription lists be issued Immediately to all interested. The secretary was requested to invite designs and quotations from the local monumental masons. ASSOCIATION. THE FALCON" CUP. The first round of the Falcon Cup will be played to-morrow, matches being set down for decision at Victoria Park, North Shore and the Domain, reams are: BROTHERHOOD. Seniors (v. North Shore. Victoria Park) T. White, W. Wallwork, W. CorrlnT F Mason, J. Dance, E. Harrison, H. Smith m' Heyes, H. Lee, F. Pearson (captain)' B~ Holdsworth, P. Broady, L. Plzer. RICHMOND. Seniors.—W. Clarke. 3. Cottle. J McDonald, L .Cottle, H. Llthgow, J. O'Connor; W <?£"' Tantrum ' G - Trentice, H. nail, EVERTON. Seniors (v. Richmond, ac Domain. 3 n m ) R. Craxton, Roberts, p. Gill, T. White T Clanachan, A. Hodson (captain), ' R Webster, F Shephero, .7. HUlcoat, E Lynnebenr, F. Chambers, T. Fenton, J. W Garrod. F. Marsh. ' WILD ROSE. Senior.—Pye, Robertson, A. Newman Pooch, Masters, Ryera, M.' Walbran Hm.' Lome (captain), Graham, R. Stewart- r£ serves: T. Walbran, Lockwood, Purdle Third Grade.-Owlng to shortage of grounds match postponed till next Saturday Fifth Grade—Saunders (captain) Dickens, Lincoln, Somervilie, Carlton, Card Sadgrove Raker, Crook, Gubb, Boyle Powell (2), Gray. ' le > j TABERNACLE. Fifth Division (v. Devonport Presbv. tenan. North Shore, No. 3, 2 p m ?_£ Holden, J. Ellingham, J. Henderson". R Hawkeswood, P. Redwood, C. Gebbio II yon Stunner, W. Hotbam, F. Gimb ett" N Gaze, F. Oroeombe (captain); reserves-R Long. T. White. N. Cox serves—X. Sixth Division (v W.Y.M.1.. Domain. No 1. at 1 p.m.).-.T. Ilewitson, J. Colledge C R°c2slJ?&U ) ' y- B^ 818 ' C " Edmonds; R. Garlick, R. Healer, D. Bryson, J. Mien S. Massam, D. Nicoll; reserves, K. Bryson. V.M.C.A. Seniors (r. Wild Rose, at Domain. Rawnsley, Goldstine, Shaud l£X; J<~ Sklpwlth. Elshy, Millar Ladness: reserves, Shenkln, Harley. wn '