LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 239, 10 October 1933, Page 12

LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

ST. GEORGE'S SIXTH MATCH. NEWTON RANGERS AS OPPONENTS. The sixth match in the tour of the St. George team of Sydney will be played at Carlaw Park to-morrow against Newton Rangers, winners of the special challenge competition of the Auckland Rugby League. Much interest is being taken in the fixture and another large attendance is assured. Since their last appearance in the city on Saturday week the visitors have beaten combined club teams In South Auckland and Taranaki, the latter exhibition being fast and open. Although they will be without the services of their Newtown halfback, Mork, and the centre; Tipping, the team is well up to strength, with Fairall taking his place again as hooker. The three-quarter line is a claßsy combination and should be seen to advantage, provided St. George win the ball in the scrums. Auckland patrons are pleased that Newton are being given opportunity to meet the Sydney side, for this young and speedy side, captained by Trevor Hall, has performed with credit during the season. It features the spectacular style of play, the rearguard giving effective support to a strong set of forwards. Til the competitions this year Newton defeated Richmond |in two out of four matches, and Marist, Devonport, l'onsonby and City Rovers in two out of three contests. This record speaks for itself. As both teams wear red and white colours it will be necessary, in the interests of the speV.ators, for the local side to make a change. The match, which is timed to start at 3.30 p.m.. will be under the control of Mr. L. Bull. The teams will be as follow:— St. George. Full-back.—S. Robinson. • Three-quarters. —L. Brennan, M. Hoi lingsworth, G. Ward (captain), B. Mar U Half-backs.—R. Daly, T. Carey. . Forwards. —A. Sprouster, P. rairall. S Chambers, L. Kelly, C. Rice, W. Killiby. Newton Rangers. Full-back.—Dempsey. Three-quarters.—M. Stephens. A. l ope A. Cameron, C. Bright, R. Sellars (one t< bo omitted). .. Half-backs.—Porteous, H. White. Forwards. —S. Quirke, J. Davis, C. Allen C. Blacklaws, A. Nathan, T. Hall, Oakle; Browne (one to be omitted). KANGAROOS' ITINERARY. The matches yet to be played by th Australian Rugby League football tear touring England are: —October 11, Castleford; 14, Warrington; 18, Hunslet 21, Snlford; 25, Widnes; 28, Wakenel Trinity: November 4, Swinton; 11. secon Test, Leeds: 15, Keighley; 18, Hudderi field; 22, Batley; 25, Broughton Rangers 2!5, Leeds; December 2, St. Helens; ( Rochdale Hornets; 9, Cumberland; 1< third Tost. Swinton: 20, Dewsbury; 2' York; 25,•Hu11; 30, Wales, at Wembley. RUGBY LEAGUE ANNUAL. For the convenience of Carlaw Par' patrons, copies of the "New Zealan Rugby League Annual" will be availabl at the ground until the end of the mate season, orders also being execute through booksellers and news agents, c by direct application to the "Aucklan Star" Office. There is a steady deman for the publication, and it is expecte that, supplemented bv requirements fc Australia and England, the first editio will soon be sold out. The market pric is one shilling, but specially bound clot cover copies are obtainable at 2/6.