NO CHANGE IN THE LEAGUE DRAW.

Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 175, 25 July 1940, Page 18

NO CHANGE IN THE LEAGUE DRAW.

INTERESTING STAGE OF CHAMPIONSHIP.

The interesting stage of the Rugby League competition was stressed last evening at the meeting of the control board when a suggestion was made that tae sequence of matches in the second round be changed. Requests for outside matchcs were also under consideration. It was decided to adhere to the original draw a;.d not to make alterations in the venue of the games. Papakuria's claim for a matcn on its own ground will be considered at the next meeting. Manukau were granted permission to play Huntly at Onehunga on August 10. The evidence of a referee against a Newton forward on a charge of misconduct at Carlaw Tark, after the game between that team and l'onsonby, was taken in committee. Mr. Probert said it was not a case of a player being ordered ofT, but it was necessary that proper conduct must be observed. The player did not appear, and he is to be requested to attend Carlaw Park on Saturday next. An application from a new organisation. "The I/eague Old Boys," for official recognition was deferred pending further information. It was pointed out in a letter that many ex-representative players desired to assist in furthering the interests of the game, particularly the social activities of old players injured in the game. It was Eointed out by the chairman that it would e unwise to give any decided confirmation, without first consulting the Senior Officers' Association. The New South Wales League wrote agreeing to the transfer of J. Flower from the St. George Club (Sydney) to Auckland. The application of .T. SI. Cornish for reinstatement was approved. Saturday's Senior Games. Manukau v. Richmoml, Carlaw Tark No. 1, 3 p.m., Mr. S. Billman ; Ponsonby v. North Shore, Carlaw Park No. 1, 1.30 p.m., Mr. R. Otto: Marist v. City. Carlaw Park No. 'J, 3 p.m., Mr. G. Kelly ; Papakura v. Newton, Carlaw Park No. 2, 1.30 p.m., Mr. K. Mclver.

PILOT OFFICER J. L. BICKERDIKE, of Chrittchurch, who ha* been reported killed in an aircraft accident in England, was a former King's College athlete. In the Auckland combined secondary schools' championships at the Domain on April 10, 1937, he was placed second to R. B. Johnston, Mount Albert, in both the 100 and 220 yards. Next day, as the result of examination of a photographic negative of the furlong finish, the race was awarded to Bickerdike. He is here seen putting the shot at the same meeting, when his 40ft 7 Jin broke the New Zealand collegiate record.

ON THE WHEEL.

AUCKLAND CLUB'S TWO RACES Handicaps for the Auckland Cycle Club's 38-mile race on Saturday, starting at 2 o'clock :—K. Knight, P. Bicknell. K. Fish, R. Chappell, S. Litchfield-, J. Whitten, P. Shcel-.an, T. Shcehan, J. Wade, scr; W. Hansen, D. Hills, A. Trer.eary, J. Bicknell, H. Lewington, W. Pratney, 3.0; J. Steele, J. Huckstep, S. Weller, E. Harrison, 6.0; S. Hayes, R. Absolum. K. Edkins, 9.0; W. White, P. Kara, J. King, R. Gilmour, W. Coughey. 10.0 ; S. Vandyke, T. vSkifflngton, K. Mathieson, A. Austin, C. Hansen, 13.0; C. Skiffington. 15.0; R. Martin, 18.30. Juniors (11 miles).—B. Taylor, scr; J. P. Sheehan. S. Mnrshall, 45s : D. Vtecovitch. V. Mold. 2.15; S. Gwilliam, R. Cains, 2.45 ; L. Freeson, J. Tower, B. Blair, 3.15; V. Hawke, R. Manson, 4.0.