LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 242, 12 October 1936, Page 14

LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

REFEREES' PICNIC. PRESIDENT HONOURED. The annual picnic of the Auckland Rugby League Referees' Association, held at Henderson Park at the week-end, proved a very successful gathering. Among the visitors who received a welcome was Mr. R. Benson, an ex-chairman of the Auckland League arid of the association. The Carey Cup, for most improved junior referae during the season, was won by Mr. G. Kelly. The sports results were:—Course round (440 yards): E. Butt 1, F. Thompson 2. Hop, 6tep and jump: M. Wetherill 1. Three-legged race: Kelly and Kinnaird 1. Married men's race: Tate 1, Pearson 2. Cricket ball throw: G. Kelly 1. Wheelbarrow race: Kelly and Kinnaird 1. Championship: E. Butt 1. Opportunity was taken to recognise the services of the president, Mr. L. E. Bull. Air. McCowatt, in making the presentation of a travelling rug, referred to the recent serious iJlness of Mrs. Bull and hoped she would soon be restored to good health. Mr. Bull, said the speaker, during his lengthy association with the game had been an inspiration to the referees, not only as a referee and leader but a 6 one who had worthily upheld the traditions of the game. FRIENDLY MATCH. In a game at Onehuriga on Saturday Manukau defeated a combined thirteen, i including several juniors, by 27—17. J