LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 183, 5 August 1931, Page 13

LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

JUNIOR BOARD TROUBLE. MEDIATION BY MR. RHODES. NEW CHAIRMAN NOMINATED. The sequel to the recent action of the Junior Management Committee in passing a motion of no-confidence in its chairman, Mr. C. Adamson, the representative of the Auckland Rugby League, took place last evening, when Mr. J. Eddowes, a member of the Junior Judicial Committee, was nominated for the position. Prior to this Mr. George Rhodes, chairman of the senior management, addressed the meeting iniormally and helped to "clear the air." He explained that it was evident many of the delegates did not realise that the Auckland Rugby League was composed of independent members, who did not directly represent any subsidiary bodies, but were expected to deal with all matters from the standpoint of the general welfare of the game. This was unquestionably proving a very improved method of control. He mentioned that the recent rejected resolution of the .T.M.C., seeking club representation at judicial conclaves, was ruled out of order as being an unconstitutional procedure. In any case, Mr. Adamson was expected to vote as a member and not as representing the J.M.C., whose subsequent letter notifying the motion gave no reason for the action taken and did not nominate a i;cw chairman for appointment. Therefore, the league had no alternative but to request Mr. Adamson to attend this meeting so that the business of the J.M.C. could be done according to the rules, ajid, if necessary, the matter could be finalised harmoniously. It was preferred, if possible, that Mr. Adamson should remain chairman until the end of the season. Adamant Delegates. A lengthy discussion followed in which it was obvious that various delegates still did not appreciate, in spite of many explanations, the fact that the senior management was wholly an independent body, including the J.M.C. chairman, j Messrs. Mcllveen (Mount Albert) and E. Mnrtin (I'apakura) raised many questions, and Mr. L. Lovett (Papatoetoe) and E. Cowley (Newton) moved that' Mr. Adamsou take the cliair in order that the J.M.C. could carry on its business, as requested by Mr. Rhodes. Mr. Adamson said he regretted the misunderstanding, and was only present by request to open proceedings constitutionally. He bore no 111-will to opposing delegates, in the attitude of some of whom, however, he was most disappointed. The motion was not put to the meeting, members of the judicial committee, Messrs. W. Lusty, A. Hopkinson and J. Eddowes intervening as a deputation, urging that the resolution of no-confidence was one of haste and not in the real interests of junior football, which Mr. Adamson had served so well. Mr. Mann (Devonport) interrupted further interrogations on "representation" submitted by Messrs. Martin, Mcllvecn, Milicich and several others, t)y saying that time was being wasted on a lot of trivialities, and his motion that Mr. Adamson take the chair, as originally suggested to conform with procedure, was seconded and lost. Mr. Eddowes Chosen. Acting solely on the direct request of Messrs. Rhodes and Adamson. the junior vice-chairman, Mr. W. Lusty, then presided, expressing his regret that this was necessarv. Mr. Mcllveen then moved in favour of Mr. Eddowes, seconded by Mr. O'S'ullivan (City). Mr. T. Davis, supported by Mr. Cowiev, moved for Mr. Adamson, the firstmentioned nominee being chosen by 10 votes to 6. Mr. Churnside, assistant secretary of the J.M.C., was appointed pro tem a member of the judicial committee to replace Mr. Eddowes. A special sub-committee was also deputed to consider arrangements for the suitable recognition of the services rendered to junior football by the retiring chairman. SOUTH ISLAND TEAM. FAST, POWERFUL SIDE. The names of the South Island team, announced to-day by the selector, Mr. J. Sanders, the Christchurch international, reveal that a strong side will be pitted against the North Island at Carlaw Parit on Saturday week in the annual contest for inter-island honours at present held by the Southerners, who made it a draw last year—22 all. On this occasion, for the first time, the Courtney Silver Football, presented to the "Kiwis" in Australia, will be involved.

The team to come north will comprise five players each from Canterbury and the West Coast, and three players and the emergency from Otago, so that all the leagues have fair representation. Three backs, a forward, and the reserve man — G. Falgar, R. A. Jorgenson, J. Masters, M. Schmidt, and T. Pollock will be making a first appearance in Auckland. The full-back, Palamountain, has been playing for Hornby, who have just won the Vivian Cup in Christchurch. He is a cool and resourceful kicker, and a sturdy defender, besides being a first-class placekick. The three-quarter line, consisting of George Falgar, J. Amos, and Jorgenson, is one of the best ever fielded from the South. Falgar, who played well in Dunedin last year, has gone on well to earn his South Island cap. Amos needs no introduction, save mention of the fact that he has now a capacity for fast work since his return from Australia, and he has been the king-pin of Addington, who easily won the Canterbury championship. Jorgenson is a classy -winger of the Linwood team, and in Christchurch is considered well above the average. Johnny Dodds, the Blackball skipper, who showed promise across the Tasman, will no doubt be second five-eighths to Teddy McKewen, the nuggety little player hitherto seen here in the role of half-back. The southern team is taking no chances with the scrum-half position this time, for last year the chosen player was unable to come at the last moment. J. Masters is undoubtedly the best half on the West Runan Pl a^s f° r the champion team, With the exception of M. Schmidt, who appears to be a " dark horse," all the ™ n l° n are known players of the first 5 de L Jlm Calder, Norman Griffiths, and "H- oßr ' cn , ai '?. the trio of West Coasters fhn - a £ lg ""pression last year, and Tow^r ycomau service overseas. J7S of £" nedin > gets in owing to Eckhoff w?H a V i y ' and his cillb " mate > WUnn'J 1 L lock a great again, latter fnr v e reason to remember the iattei ior his prowess as a rover The Chris^tlan^Bro 8 ' " Pollock ' a versatile bein' ri f p]aye /' who - addition to Dein 0 a good forward, is an able back.