LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 173, 23 July 1936, Page 23

LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

THE BRITISH VISIT.

CO'NTK-Oli BOARB AFFAIRS

PLAYJ ; .ft HEAVILY PUNISHED,

At the meeting or the Auckland Rugby League Control Board last evening, ill-. ti. tiiey Campbell presiding, the chairman reported that lie and the secretary hail had a very satisfactory conien-nce with the New. Zealand Council executives on a good working arrangement, I'or the control of Carhuv Park on Saturday for the important opening fixture of the British team's tour. Tile Auckland players had been in solid training and should perform creditably against the distinguished visitors. '

Aficr an inquiry in committee it was reported that two players ordered off during a match on Saturday had been severely cautioned and in connection with an incident under the grandstand the Now ton player (Nathan) was suspended until December 31, 1037, and the Devonport player exonerated. . The inquiry in committee lasted for over two hours.

Arising from a report from the junior board, it was decided to advise the Devonport and Newton Clubs that the transfer fees in regard to Kerr and Giriders respectively were now payable to Green Lane Club.

A recommendation from the City Rovers' Club concerning the programme for tlie English visit was referred to the council.

SATURDAY'S ENGAGEMENTS,

ENGLAND V. AUCKLAND. Contests arranged by tlie League football authorities for Saturday:— England v. Auckland, Carlaw Park No. 1, 3 p.m. Senior B.—Otahuliu v. Wniuku, Otaliuliu, 3 ii.iii.. Mr. K. Otto; Point Chevalier v. Papaknra, Point Chevalier, 3 p.m., Mr. J. Cottingliain ; Green Lane, a bye.

Second Grade.—All second grade games' lave been cancelled.

Third Grade.—No. 1 section : Marist v. Newton B. Domain No. G, 1.30 p.m., Mr. M. Kenton; Otnhului v. Ponsonby, Domain No. 2, 3 p.m., Mr. T. Evans; Point Chevalier B v. Northcote, Domain No. 2. 1.30 p.m., Mr. .T. Gedye; Glenora v. City, Western Springs, 3 p.m., Mr. A. Stenc-rson ; Richmond, a byo. No. 2 section: Papakura v. Devonport, Papakura, 3 p.m., Mr. A. Farrell ; Green Bane v. Point Chevalier A, Point Chevalier, 1.45 p.m., Mr. ,T. Cottingliam; Mount Albert v. Manukau, Manukau, 3 p.m., Mr. E. Butt; Newton A v. Ellerslie, Ellerslie, 3 p.m., Mr. B. Anderson; K.Y., a bye.

Fourth tirade.—Mount Albert v. Ellerslie, Morningsido. 3 p.m.. Mr. C. Boneliam ; Ponsonby v. Point Chevalier, Outer Domain, 1.30 p.m., Mr. A. Lennie; Devonport v. Marist, Devonport, 1.30 p.m., Mr. C. Knott; City v. Richmond, Carlaw Park No. 1, 1.30 p.m.. Mr. A. Simpson.

Fifth Grade. —Richmond v. Devonport Grey Lynn Park, 3.30 p.m., Mr. 0. dial mers; Papakura v. Northcote, Morningside 1.45 p.m., Mr. C. Boneham; Otaliuhu v Glenora. Glen Eden. 2.30 p.m., Mr. A. Kin naird ; Newton, a byo.

Sixth Grade.—Richmond v. Papakura, Papakura. 1.45 p.m.. Mr. A. Farroll; Green Bane v. City, Green Lane, 1.30 p.m., Mr. J. Short; Avondale, a bye.

Seventh Grade. —Ellerslie v. Otaliuliu, Ellerslie, 1.30 p.m., Mr. B. Anderson ; Northcote v. Richmond, Western Springe, 1.30 p.m., Mr. A. Stenerson ; City v. Marist, Victoria Park, 3.30 p.m., Mr. ,T. Hawkes; Glenora, Papakura, Point Chevalier, byes. Junior.—Seven a-sitle games starting at 3 2.30 p.m. Senior grade: No games will be played.

Linesmen.—Carlaw Park No. 1, 2 p.m., Messrs. C. Sheen, A. Campney. Reserve Referees.—Messrs. E. Korn, J Ryan, J. Hammond, H. Taylor, D. Taylor. SCHOOLBOYS. Intermediate.—Ellerslie v. Nortlicote Carlaw No. 1, 10 a.m., Mr. G. Kelly; Avondale v. Marist, Carlaw No. 1, 11 a.m., Mr. G. Kelly; Green Lane v. Richmond, Carlaw No 1, 12 noon, Mr. T. Tracey; Mount Albert v. Manukau, Domain No. 1. 31 a.m Mr. T. Mcintosh; Otahuhu v. Balmoral' Outer Domain, 11 a.m.,. Mr. A. Pearson: Newton, a bvc.

PAPAKURA WIN SENIOR B.

The final results 'of tlie Auckland Rugby Xcaguc's senior 1! competition are:— Points. Ch. P. W. L. F. A. I>ts. rapakura 8 8 0 11'.'! 23 16 O tall u hit ...... S 5 8 77 07 10 I't. Chevalier .. S 4 4 S3 04 >S, Green Lane .... 8 2 (i 4i5 SI 4 Wuiuku 8 1 7 .34 127; 2

ENGLISHMEN FOB N.Z.

TEST PLAYERS SUSPENDED. SYDNEY, July 22. The members of the English League football team left Sydney to-day for Auckland by tlie Monterey. The judiciary committee of tlie New South Wales Rugby League has announced the suspension of' the Australian player Stchr and. the Englishman Arkwright, who were sent off the field in tlie final on Saturday, 'which England won

Stehr lias been ordered to 'stand down for three competition matches, and Arkwright has been suspended until Julv 31, ■which means that he will not be available for tlie first two matches in New Zealand.

HARRIERS

SAVIDAN ROAD CUP. The Ellerslie Amateur Athletic Club will conduct the annual I'akurnnga to Ellerslie race for the Savidan Cup on Saturday. Good entries have been received' and keen competition should result. The Savidan Cup for fastest time is ut present held by C. Littler (Papatoetoe), while the White Cup for tin; winner of the sealed handicap is held by his club mate I). Orr. Technical College Old Boys hold tlie Court Cup lor the winning team. Entrants.for (his Saturday's event:— Technical' Old Hoys.—A team: White (captain). J. Nicholson, A. G. Harding, A. G. Bradley, N. McCarthy, F. E. Watt. B team: J. Mortimer (captain), G. Kells, T. M. Wilson, N. Brieriy, J). Ohms, G. Cates. Individual;: ,T. S. Nicholson.

Presbyterian.—X: I. B. Xcil (captain), ~\Y. A. Brown, G. A. Robertson. W. A. Ross, J. Hoi don, S. R. Gotrdie. Individuals: K. Linl'oot, A. S win ton, H. F. Bo.vs. University.—Kenrick, Respinger, StephenSon, Hazard, Collins, Francis. MaeKenzie (ono to bo omitted). Individual: L. C. Barker. Auckland. —tA team: Savidan (captain), Birtwliistle, Hill, Roberts, McNiel, F. Savidan. B team: Hustler, Allan, McMalion, Power, Butler, Holland. Papatoetoe.—-Littler, French, Collecutt, Orr, Thomson (2). Individuals: Martin, Morey. Lynndale.—-Baker.

LYNNDALE CLUB,

The Lynndale Harrier Club will decide its annual 3i-milo stceplecliase at the Avondalo Racecourse on Saturday, commencing at 2.45 p.m. Handicaps declared by Mr. W. C. Brereton :—W. A. Briggs, R. Crompton, scratch-; .T. Perrett, 40s; T. Collins, 50s; J. P. Dolan. W. C. McCombie, T. Hensliall, A. Anderson, .1.0 ; G. Rotors, 3.30; R. Hcnsliftll, A. Lowry, AV. A. Baker, 3.40; E. Taylor, P. Browne. 11. Bennett, l oO; i\ Henderson, C. Davidson, 2.10; G. Heron, M. White, ,T. Cameron, 2.30 ; It. Price, 0. Stevens, 2.45; ,T. Henderson, G. Bell, 3.0; O. Murdoch. 3.20; L. Halliday, S. Darbyshire, M. McClatchy, 4.0.

COMBINED CLUBS' RUN.

Members of the Baptist Harrier Club "will he the guests of the Presbyterian Bible Class Harrier Club on Saturday at a run from the Mount Eden Presbyterian Church, Mount Eden Road, commencing at 2.30 p.m.

UNIVERSITY CLUB,

Tho University Harrier Club will hold a cross-coiinfrv run from Mission Bay on Saturday at 2.30 p.m. for those members not taking part in the Savidan Cup race at Ellerslie.

WESLEY CLUB,

The Wesley Harrier Club will hold its annual inferchurch teams' race on Saturday, commencing at 2.30 p.m. from the Mount Albert Methodist Church. Teams of four will compete over a course of approximately six miles.