LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 68, 21 March 1935, Page 22

LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

MARIST OLD BOYS' CLUB. The annual meeting of the Marist Old Boys' Rugby League Club crowded out the Auckland boardroom in Grey's Buildings last evening. The president, Mr. J. Sayegh, complimenting the club on last season's progress, referred to the recovery made by the senior team after an internal misunderstanding, and expressed confidence "for the coming season. Pleasure was expressed at the restoration to health of Mr. C. Gregory, the senior coach, who had met w ™ a serious accident during the recess. The report stated that seven teams were entered in the Auckland competitions), with an improved standard all round, due _to good management and coaching, with support by the players themselves. Ihe club annexed a championship and two knock-outs, while the seniors had the distinction of playing off with Richmond Rovers in the Roope Roostei. >J. he top team performed creditably against Western Subifrbs, and the third open team won the championship Reference was also made to the Marist School teams, and thanks were extended for the support given the Brisbane testimonial, and officers, including the ladies' committee.. The club had a credit balance of £170.

Officers elected as follows:—Patron, Rev. Dr. Liston. Bishop of Auckland; president, Mi'. J: Sayegh; treasurer, Mr. E. J. Foster,; club captain, Mr. H. Brisbane; delegate junior management; Mr. M. Thompson; auditors, Messrs. P. Fletcher and H. Donovan; executive, Messrs. J. Ball. D. Mulavey,. J.: Chalmers, W. Glover, G. Batchelor, F. Webberley and J. Flynn." The first club practice is to be held on Saturday week.