LEAGUE FOOTBALL

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 166, 16 July 1931, Page 19

LEAGUE FOOTBALL

CAUTION RULE DISAPPROVED.

, FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY.

Last evening the Auckland Rugby League had its attention drawn to the recent ruling requiring, in accordance with English laws of the came, that a player should receive a warning from a referee before being ordered off the field. On behalf of the Referees' Association, Messrs. r gull and A. McCowatt said the ruling had created dissatisfaction. It was considered that players were wholly under the iurisdiction of the referees acting on behalf of the League, and if the latest ruling vras maintained the standing of the officials was prejudiced. They quoted instances of the effect of the ruling. Mr. McCowatt said some players in the lower m-ades had already showed a disposition fo demand a right to be cautioned, and the speaker hoped the League would reconsider the matter and restore the power and prestige of the officials in charge of tie game. The chairman, in thanking the deputation, assured it that the ruling was based purely on the laws of the game, and it was realised that something would have to be done iby way of a local by-law. The junior management's resolution asking for delegates or club representatives to be heard in all cases befqre the judicial committee made its findings was unanimously rejected as being contrary to the constitution of the League. Replying to a suggestion from EllerslieOtahuhu United asking for the retention of Jlangere players pending a conference in September, it was decided that Mangere Club's petition for release be granted, Ellerslie to liave the right to veto any Mangere Club transfers to other clubs this season. It was decided to advise the Northland League that Carlaw Park would not be available for a Northern Union Cup challenge fixture against South Aucklnd before August 15, and the date of its availabilicy for such a contest would be further considered. Mr. Max Jaffe advised that, as an old supporter of the Leeds Club (England), and as an Auckland resident pleased with the progress of the code this season, he was presenting a silver cup. He suggested that it might be given to the most sportsmanlike club or allocated as the League thought best. Mr. Ivan Culpan said a suggestion had been made to utilise the trophy for a special charity fixture, but it -R-as decided to defer the matter, and in the meantime thank the donor. SATURDAY'S ARRANGEMENTS. The following fixtures were arranged for Saturday SENIOR GRADE. Marist v. City, Carlaw Park No. I,' 3 p.m., Mr. V. Simpson; Ellerslie v. Richmond, Carlaw Park No. 2, 3 p.m., Mr. E. McCall; Ponsonby v. Newton, Northcote, 3 p.m., Mr. L. Bull. RESERVE GRADE. Marist v. City, Carlaw Park No. 1, 1.45 p.m., Mr. H. Taylor ; Ellerslie v. Richmond, Carlaw Park No. 2. Mr. T. Evans; Ponsonby v. Newton, Northcote, 2 p.m.. Mr. B. Emerali. _____ SECOND GRADE. "" Northcote v. .Point Chevalier, Domain No. j 1, 3 p.m., Mr. S. Billman ; Mangere v. Mount Wellington, Mangere, 3 p.m., Mr. F. Wilson; Mount Albert v. Papakura, Mount Albert, 3 p.m., Mr. A. E. Chapman; City v. Huntly, Domain: No. 5, 2.30 p.m., Mr. C. Thompson. THIRD GRADE OPEN. Richmond v. Glen I.ynn, Point Chevalier No. 1, 3 p.m., Mr. J. Stormont; Marist t. Papatoetoe, West field, 3__p.m.,_Mr» Kirkland; Ponsonby, a bye. THIRD GRADE INTERMEDIATE. Akarana v. Richmond, Outer Domain, 3.30 p.m., Mr. O. Chalmers; Mount Albert t, Ponsonby, Mount Albert, 2 p.m., Mr. W. Caddy;- Glenora v. City, Glen Eden, 3 p.m., Mr. A. E. Smith; Marist, a bye. FOURTH GRADE. Northcote v. Newmarket, Domain No. 1, 3 p.m., Mr. D. Taylor;. Akarana v. Point Chevalier, Domain No. 5, 3.30 p.m., Mr. X. Perry; Marist v. Richmond, Grey Lynn No. 2, 3 p.m., Mr. F. Thompson; Papakura v. City, Papakura, 3 p.m., Mr. E. Dixon; v. Devonport, Devonport, 3 p.m., Mr. A Simpson; Mount Albert, Papatoetoe, byes. FIFTH GRADE. Northcote v. Ellerslie, Northcote School, 2 p.m., Mr. H. Renton; Ponsonby v. Newton, Victoria Park No. 2, 3 p.m., Mr. T. Carey; Richmond v. Marist, Victoria Park No. 2, 2 p.m., Mr. T. Carey; Mount Albert v. City, Western Springs, 3 p.m., Mr. J. Cottingham; Devonport v. Glen Lynn, Devonport, 2 p.m., Mr. A. Simpson. SIXTH GRADE. Northcote v. Point Chevalier, Northcote School, 2 p.m., Mr. H. Renton; Richmond v. City, Grey Lynn No. 2, 2 p.m., Mr. W. Wesfon; Akarana v. Newton, Point Chevalier No. 1, 2 p.m., Mr. J. Stormont; Devonport v. Newmarket, Outer Domain, 2.30 p.m., Mr. G. Sharpe; Marist, a bye. SEVENTH GRADE. Papatoetoe v. Glen Lynn, Papatoetoe, 3 p.m., Mr. J. Gedye; 'Ellerslie v. Richmond B, Outer Domain, 1.30 p.m., _ Mr. S. Fisher; City v. Newmarket, Domain No. 5, 1.30 p.m., Mr. H. Neal; Richmond A v. Point Chevalier, Western Springs, 2 p.m., lit. R. Otto. PRIMARY SCHOOLS. Devonport v. Newmarket, Carlaw Park No. 1, 12.45 p.m., Mr. G. Kelly; Richmond v. City, Carlaw Park No. 2, 12.45 p.m., Mr. C. Stenerson; Avondale v. Newton, Avondale, 1 p.m., Mr. W. Simpson: Parnell v. Northcote, Northcote, 1 p.m., Mr. H. Renton. WEDNESDAY CONTESTS. FIRST DEFEAT OF WATERSIDERS. Only once since the Wednesday competition began.have weather and ground conditions permitted play to take place on Carlaw Park, and yesterday matches had to be again transferred to Victoria Park, ■"here a crowd estimated at nearly two thousand people witnessed three games. The principal attraction, between Waterside Workers and City Markets, proved a Kost'exciting and fast contest, and the teasiders suffered their first defeat oy 10 Points to 0. They were let down by their fet five-eighths, Morgan, who, though clearly beaten early in the piece, neither changed his tactics nor his place until the opposing team had obtained clear mastery. .The City Club player, Reynolds, thoroughly outpaced him in all departments. Once he cleverly intercepted, and fan half the length .of the field, to be overtaken by George Gardiner, as he fell across e line. The Markets soon afterwards *°n a penalty goal, and spectators had other thrill when, from midfield, Reynolds broke away in the loose and sent urner (Richmond reserves) over for Mother fine try, which was- converted, tli w they had a good share of the ball, ne VVatersiders never looked like winning. 1 ? oWri ®°ard Rovers gained a try in the ast minute in their match with Victoria ar k, and thereby turned what would have en a 2 0 loss into victory by one point. ..r,®.and Stormonts played a drawn g me with New Zealand Fertilisers, neither a ue scoring. / RESULTS OF MID-WEEK MATCHES. ve^',™ id - week Leajrue matches played sera n resulted New Zealand Fertiliones and Stormonts 0; City Eovpf Jo ' Watersiders 0 ; Town Board tvav v - Nicholson Park 2; Loco, RailWR J\V V. Post and Telegraph 0. - NGARUAWAHIA REPRESENTATIVES (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) • . TAUPIRI, Wednesday. nnrf l6 .k T £ ar uawaliia team to play Devoni'Saruawahia on Saturday, will be zie= r> tlle following players: Menfirm'cK m Williams, J. Wilson, Abbott, -TitUeton, Hall. Kelly, Parsons, *Icßurney lr<l, • , °hnson, Berryman,