LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 123, 26 May 1932, Page 18

LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

BRITISH TEAM MATCHES. PROTKST BY PONSOXBY. The Auckland Rugby League met last evening, when tlie New Zealand Council submitted the Itinerary for the British team as follows : — Monday, July -•">. —Englishmen arrive at Auckland per Niagara. Wednesday, July 27.—Play at Whangarei. Saturday, July 30. —Play Auckland at Auckland. A Thursday, August'4.—Play South Auckland at Xaupirl (tentatively). Saturday, August o.—Play New Zealand, first Test, at Auckland. Wednesday, August 10.—Play West Coast at Greymouth. Saturday, August 13. —Play New Zealand, second Test, at Christchurch. Wednesday. August 17.—Play combined team at Wellington. Saturday, August 20.—Play New Zealand, third Test, at Auckland. The Ponsonby Club gave notice of protest against a. decision o£ the referee, Mr. F Thompson, in the match with Marists last week. The club, in stating that the official referred to was held in high esteem, submitted that the oversight in connection with the incident, in which it was claimed as a misjudgment when Delgrosso was considered to have touched the ball in flight and Clarke scored lor Marists, that a replay was warranted. The club contended that this incident and decision changed the tenor of the giune against Ponsonby, winch' was, at the time, in a winning position. The club was agreeable to the same referee having charge if a replay was granted. Mr. Stallworthy said that if the protest was not on a point of law it could not be dealt with by the management, according to the rules. The chairman, Mr. George Rhodes, said the letter was based on fact. The League could not presume against a man being Mr W. Mincham said the referee still held that his decision was correct. Mr J Itukutai said that did not matter. As the club had not raised objection earlier, the protest seemed to be belated Mr Rhodes said he did not think the League could do anything, as the referee s decision could not be overruled. After further discussion it was decided (o get a ruling from the council as to the power of the League to net in a case where a referee made what might be considered a mistake. It was stated that only two replays previously had been granted here —one for short time played and another for over time played. , , Mr. Mincham finally expressed the opinion that this was a chance for Marists to show its sportsmanship. He thought it was a matter between the clubs. It was decided to submit to the club delegates at next meeting the question ot the desirability of reverting to the system of reserve seniors always appearing In fixtures before the top teams, 'llie weight of opinion was against change, owing to the need for conserving finances, Mr. Rhodes stati"g that he held out little hope of present arrangements being altered. In reply to a complaint about pilfering of players'' belongings at public grounds, the town 'clerk advised that the superintendent of parks considered that this was a matter of control by officials of different codes, as, owing to the number of players in dressing sheds, it was difficult to detect thieving. The transfer of Douglas V. Syme from Richmond to Ponsonby and the regrading of F. Farrell from Otahuhu senior B to I'second grade were granted. The application of R. Hyland for reinstatement was referred to the New Zealand Council. SATURDAY'S ENGAGEMENTS. Auckland Rugby League fixtures for Saturday are:- senior Mariat v. Devonport, Carlaw Park, No. 1, 3 p.m., Mr. P. Rogers; Richmond v. Newton, Carlaw Park, No. 2, 3 p.m., Mr. B. Emerali; City v. Ponsonby, Carlaw Park, No. 1, 1.30 p.m., Mr. L. BulL SENIOR RESERVE. Ponsonby v. City, Domain, 3 p.m., Mr. E. McCall; Richmond v. Newton, Domain, 1.30 p.m., Mr. W. Weston; Devonport v. Marist, Carlaw Park, No. 2, 1.30 p.m., Mr. C. Moore. Linesmen. —Carlaw Park, No. 1, 2 p.m., Messrs. T. Carley, D. Taylor; 3 p.m., Messrs. L. Dixon,. V. Simpson ; Carlaw Park, No. 2 2 p.m., Messrs. J. Stormout, J. Gedye; 3 p.m., Messrs. A. Sternson, A. Kirkland. SECOND GRADE. Ellerslie v. Point Chevalier, Point Chevalier, 3 p.m., Mr. H. Carroll; Mount Albert v. Otahuhu, Westfield, 3 p.m., Mr. O. Chalmers; Devonport v. Fonsonby, Devonport, 3 p.m., Mr. M. Wctherill; Mangere v. Northcote, Mangere, 3 p.m., Mr. A. E. Chapman. THIRD GRADE OPEN. Richmond v. Mount Albert, Morningside, 2 p.m., Mr. A. E. Smith; Papakura v. Ponsonby, Papakura, 3 p.m., Mr. F. Thompson ; Glenora v. Akarana, Glen Eden, 3 p.m., Mr. S. Billman ; Marist, a bye. THIRD GRADE INTERMEDIATE. Marist v. Akarana, Victoria Park, 3 p.m., Mr. A. Rae; Northcote v. Mount Albert, Morningside, 3 p.m., Mr. A. B. Smith; Devonport v. Richmond, Grey Lynn, No. 3, 3 p.m., Mr. H. Taylor; City v. Waiterimu, Domain, 3 p.m., Mr. W. Simpson, FOURTH GRADE. Marist v. Point Chevalier, Victoria Park, 2 p.m., Mr. R. Otto; Papakura v. Ponsonby, Papakura, 2 p.m., Mr. F. Thompson ; Akarana v. Newton, Outer Domain, 3 p.m., Mr. T. Evans; Otahuhu v. Richmond, Grey Lynn, 2 p.m., Mr. C. Cottingham. FIFTH GRADE. Marist A v. Newton, Domain, 2 p.m., Mr. C Boneham; City v. Point. Chevalier, Point Chevalier, 2 p.m., Mr. H. Carroll; Northcote B v. Devonport, Northcote School, 2 p.m., Mr. S. Fisher; Papatoetoe v. Ellerslie, Papatoetoe, 3 p.m., Mr. W. Caddy; Richmond v. Marist B, Western Springs, 3 p.m., Mr. N. Perry. SIXTH GRADE. Richmond A v. Mangere, Mangere, 2 p.m., Mr. A. 13. Chapman; City v. Richmond B, Outer Domain, 2 p.m., Mr. C Gedye; Point Chevalier, a bye. SEVENTH GRADE. Devonport v. Richmond B. Devonport, 2 p.m., Mr. M. Wetherill; Richmond A v. Ellerslie, Ellerslie School, 3 p.m., Mr. T. Neal; Mangere, a bye. PRIMARY SCHOOLS. Richmond v. Papatoetoe, Carlaw Park, No. 1, 12.30 p.m., Mr. T. Tracey; Newton v. City, Carlaw Park, No. 2, 12.30 p.m., Mr. C. Stenerson; Devonport v. Northcote, Devonport, 1 p.m., Mr. Renton; Avondale v. Otahuhu, Westfield, 1 p.m., Mr. O. Chalmers.