LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 114, 16 May 1935, Page 23

LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

SATURDAY'S ARRANGEMENTS.

SUPPORTERS' CLUB

BOARD OF CONTROL AFFAIRS

PONSONBY TO MEET RICHMOND.

NEWTON PLAYER SEVERELY CENSURED.

At the meeting of the Auckland Rugby League .Board of Control iast evening, Mr. U. Grey Campbell presiding, Mr' Jvau Stones represented the junior management vice Mr. 1). D. Wilkie, who is on leave.

Major .Arthur Purvis, military secretary to Llio Governor-General, in acknowledging the goodwill greetings conveyed to Lord Gahvay and the Viscountess, regretted that the. invitation extended to their Excellencies to be present at the recent Jubilee- ball could not be availed of, owing to a prior engagement at Wellington. It was decided that Tonsonhy and Richmond fixture be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, with the Newton-Devonport match as curtain-raiser. Reference was made to the delays in the starting of matches at Cnrlaw Park, mid the attention of clubs and the timekeepers is to be drawn to the complaint. The Newton player, Quirke, ordered off for striking an opponent, was severely censured, hia previous good record being taken into consideration. Arising out of tin. , inquiry, the board decided to warn clubs that misconduct in future would be gternly dealt with. I'layers ordered oft' are required to withdraw to the dressingroom at once.

In reply to correspondence from the Keferceu' Association, it was ruled that the board had no objection to the use ot' any particular boot sprigs, provided they were not dangerous and met with official approval, which included that of tho referees. A sub-committee is to inspect jilayins footwear at Carlaw Park on Saturday.

Tho Eden Rugby Union Club advised that a player recently reinstated to Rugby League left the club owing a small subscription. The chairman said he viewed this in a serious light, as the player had stated lie was in order with Eden club. The League club which the player had joined was asked to have the player in attendance at next meeting. Dr. F. J. Gwynnd wrote thanking the board for appointment as honorary physician.

The Otahuhu Rovers advised that its secretary, Mr. L. W. Arnold, had signed, and Mr. M. Ritchie had been appointed. Applications relating to fixtures from the (ilea Ora and Maiiukau Clubs and the Pukemiro Club (South Auckland) were deferred until next week. With the approval of Dcvonport Club, the transfer of W. Leatherbarrow, at present residing at Waitoa, to l'oiisonby, was facilitated. _■___~ ... Transfers Approved.— J. V. bilva (Afcarana) and 11. Jackson (Devonport) to Newton Kangers reserve team. The reinstatement of . P. 7 Kennedy was planted, subject to approval by the New Zealand Council. Xew Registrations— Ttoss Nathan, City, to Xcwton Rangers; W. S. Cooke, Motjnt ]•'(!«] to City Rovers; Ronald J. Couper, Heme Bay. to Richmond Rovers; and E. Gallagher, Mount Eden, to Mount Albeit United.

Tho Auckland Rugby League's programme for Saturday Is: — Senior.—Richmond v. I'onsonby. Carlaw Park No 1, •", p.m., Mr. \V. Simpson; Devonport v. Newton. Carlaw Park No. 1, 1 45 p in., Mr. O. Chalmers; City V. Marist, Carlaw Park No. 2, 3 p.m., Mr. M. W Kese l rve Grade.—City v. Marist. Carlnw Tnrk No. 2, J. 45 p.m., Mr. A. Kirklaml; Kichmondv. I'onsonb.v, Domain, 1.45 p.m., Mr S Dixon ; Devonport v. Newton, Domain, 3 p.m., Mr. J. Cottlngham. • Senior li.—Otahuhu v. Papakura, Papakura, u p.m., Mr. S. Fisher; Point Chevalier v. Waluku, "Waiuku, 3 p.m., Mr. A. Simpson. _~ , , Second Grade.—Ponsonby r. Richmond, Grey Lynn, S p.m.,' Mr. K. Otto; K.\._ v. Manukau, Manukau, 15 p.m., Mr. >S. Kelly; Glenora v. I'apnkura. Olen Kden, 3. p.m., Mr ,T. Hammond; Mount Albert a bye. Third Grade.—Otiiluihu v. City, Otaliuhu, •; pm Mr. D. Taylor; Marist A v. Richmond, Grey Lynn. 1.40 p.m., Mr. K. Otto: Manukau A v. EMerslle, Mtimikuii. 1.4.> lim, Mr. G. Kelly; Akarrma li V, Miirist B Domain, 3'p.m., Mr. J. Ilawkes: Akarann A v. Ponsonby, Victoria l'ark, 3 p.m., Mr T Evans; Northcote v. Manukau H, Northcote, 3 p.m., Mr. it. Renton; DevonP °l'ourth > Grade.—Jfewton v. City, Domain, 1.45 p m , Mr. S. Ball; Glenora v. Richmond, Western Springs, 1.45 p.m., Mr. A. Smith ■ I'onsonhy v. Northcote, Northcote, 1 45 p in., Mr. M. Uenfon ; Mount Albert v. Point Chevalier, Point Chevalier, i! p.m., Mr IT Taylor; Papakura v. Otiiliuhu, Otaliuliii, 1.46 p.m., Mr. D. Taylor; Point Chevalier B, a bye. fifth Grade.—Kichmond A v. Papakurn, Papaknra, li p.m., Mr. S. Fisher; Newton r Akarann. Outer iJomain, 3 p.m., Mr. S. Skinner; Richmond 1 , , v. Mount Albert, Jlornlngslde, 3 p.m., Mr. J. Gedye; Ellenslie v. Devonport, Devonport, 3 p.m., Mr. L. Sixth Grade. —Richmond v. Point Chevalier, Point Chevalier, 1.45 p.m., Mr. 11. Taylor; Northcote V. Glenora, Glen Kilen, 3 43 p in , Mr. .1. Hammond : Devonport v. City, Devonport, 1.45 p.m., Mr. L. Wilson. Seventh Grade. —Ulclimond v. City, Victoria Park. 1.45 p.m., Mr. Mclvor; Avondale v. EUerslle, Morningslde, 1.4S p.m., Mi-. A. Campney, Schoolboys' Games. —Marist v. Otnliulin, Carlaw I'a'rk No. 1, 12.30 p.m., Mr. A. Lennio; Nortlicote v. Avontlale Convent, Carlaw Park No. 2, 12.30 p.m., Mr. A. Farrell; EUeralle v. Aknrttna, Domain, 12..'>0 p.m., .Mr. C. Sheen; City v. Avondale, Outer Domain, 12.30 p.m., Mr. A. Lonergan; Richmond v. Devonport, Devonport, 12.30 p.m., Mr. B. Andrews. Scven-a-side : Northcote v. Otahuhu, Carlaw Park, 2.15 p.m. ; Akarana v. Avondale, Carlaw Park, a.43 p.m.

FORMED AT MOUNT ALBERT.

To inaugurate a supporters' club the Mount Albeit United Rugby League Club held a successful concert in the Kins George Hall last evening. Mr, A. C. Gallagher, president, expressed pleasure at the 'large attendance and enthusiasm for the club in the largest borough of New Zealand. Ho apologised for the absence of tlie Mayor, Mr. Raymond Ferner; who, however, had written assuring the club of the council's support and commending the community spirit which was being evinced. Mr. A. 8. Richards, M.P., and Mr. Grey Campbell also congratulated the members, the latter pointing out that supporters' clubs had done good work in Australia and England.

"Uncle Scrim" was wished bon voyage on his trip to Australia, and presented with a cushion worked in the club's colours. He spoke on the place of sport usefully employed. -U a call front the chairman-, nominations were received for the election of officers to the supporters' club, and the following were appointed: —Patron, Dr. J. Ait ken i'aterson: president, Mr. Jack Kay; secretary, Mr. C. R. X. Parvin. A provisional committee, with power to add, was also elected. It included a number "i ladies.