LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 91, 18 April 1929, Page 15

LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

ANOTHER SENIOR CLUB.

KINGSLAND ATHLETIC ADMITTED.

Though not favoured by the chairman (Mr. <j. Rhodes) the management committee of the Auckland Rugby League at last evening's meeting granted tlie request of the Kingsland Athletic Club to enter the senior grade.

There w*s a long discussion on the question. those supporting the application contending that the team would be a strong one, and would create added interest in the competition.

The chairman pointed out that the addition of a team in the senior srade would mean heavier claims for insurance, and from past experience he considered the League would not be able to meet the additional expense.

Consideration of a leas° of a sports ground in the Mount Albert borough was left in the hands of a deputation.

Sixteen applications for registration of senior players were approved.

The following sub-committees were appointed : —Finance. Messrs. F. Ellis. C. Gregory. W. Mincham, H. Catterall ; grounds. Messrs. \V. J. Davidson. W. Min chain. B. Longbottom : insurance. Messrs. S Freeman, C. Adamson, R. Doble, E. Red ward.

It was decided to play a series of matches at Carlaw Park on Saturday. The matches will be of 3r> minutes' duration. Several running and athletic events will also be included in the programme. Following is the draw :—

Section A.—Xewton v. Richmond. Carlaw Park. No. 1. 2.:W p.m.: City v. Marist, Carlaw Park Xo. 1. .1.20 p.m.: Devonport v. Ellerslie. Carlaw Park No. 1. 4 p.m. Section B: Parnell v. Mount Wellington. Carlaw Park Xo. 2. 2.50 p.m. : Kingsland v. Northcote, Carlaw Park Xo. 2. 2.30 p.m. THE OPENING MATCHES. Following is the draw for the first series of matches in the club championship, which will commence on Saturday week :— Section A. —Xewron v. Marist. Ponsonby v. I'ievnnport. Kingsland Athletic- v. City. Ellerslie v. Richmond. Section B : Otaliuhti v. Mange re, Richmond v. Xorthcote. Point Chevalier v. Parnell.