RUGBY LEAGUE BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING

Grey River Argus, 28 September 1949, Page 6

RUGBY LEAGUE BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING

Appreciation of efforts of the League in providing transport and reserved seats for them for the West Coast v. Australia match, was expressed by Mr L. Stone and four patients of the Seddon Ward, Grey River Hospital, in letters received at last evening’s meeting of the Board of Control of the West Coast Rugby League. Mr Stone also thanked the League f° r providing comforts for him each week whilst he is in hospital.

The secretary reported having made application for a re-broadcast, by 3YZ, of the second test match between New Zealand and Australia, to be played at Carlaw Park, Auckland, on October 8.

The Mulcare family acknowledged the League’s message of sympathy. Mr N. Griffiths presented a report on the recent South Island v. Australia match, stating th e conduct of the players was excellent.

Linwood Club wrote re the Stuart Harrison Cup match, the letter being referred to the Marist Club. The third grade representative team as submitted by the selectors was approved, and F. Hassan was appointed captain and W. Kennedy vice-captain. Mr A. Hogarth was appointed manager of the West Coast team, and Mr E. Garth local manager of the Canterbury team. It was decided that, as the result of the draw in the senior knock-out match last week, the Runanga and Blackball teams be declared joint winner’s of the knock-out cup, and that Blackball and Marist be matched in th e semi-final for the Hopkins Memorial Cup, which is awarded for the champion of champions in the senior grade. The winner of the semi-final will play Runanga in the grand final. It was decided that the Thacker Shield final between Runanga and Prebbleton be played on October 16. Brunner were declared winners of the third grade one-round competition, and Marist winners of the fifth grade knock-out and two-round competitions. Mr J. Griffin extended an invitation to the Board of Control members to attend a meeting of the Referees’ Association on Saturday evening next, this being the final meeting of the year. FIXTURES The following fixtures were arranged for this week-end:— Saturday:—Third grade representative match, West Coast v. Canterbury, at Victoria Park, at 2.30; refei'ee, Mr W. Hopkins; touch judges, Messrs A. Kelly and J. Griffin. Ninth grade: Brunner v. Kohinoor, at Victoria Park at 2.15. Sunday:—Senior semi-final, Hopkins Memorial Cup: Marist v. Blackball at Wingham Park, at 2.45 (referee, Mr J. Griffin); touch judges, Messrs W. Mundy and S. Knapp. Senior reserve knock-out final: Nelson Creek v. Runanga at Wingi'.am Fark at 1.15 (W. Mundy). OTAKISECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES P.A. OTAKI, September 27. Acceptances for the second day o the Otaki Maori Racing Club’s spring meeting on Saturday are as follows: 11.0: Puketoi Hack Hurdles of 1300 11 miles and 150 yds—The Stormovik (13/ 10.12; Waratangi (10) 10.4; Bonifort (5), High Order (8), Tudor Chief (12) 10.2; Royal Cambria (6) 10.1; Playtos (2) 9.9; Deprive (1) 9.7 Fairhome (4) 9.4; High Tension (16), Delusion (9), Te Ranui (3), Pollux (15/, Riversdale (14), Jimmy Woodser (11), Wiremu (7) 9.0. Eliminated by ballot—Cable Stitch, Gallant Bill. 11.40: Manuao Trial No. 1, 1250, six furlongs.—Pare Pare .(9), The Trojan (1), The Swagger (16), Wolfe Tone (8), Le Diable (11), Fellah (14) 8.7; Arapeti (17), Kainga (15), Glenkindle (6), Doler Boy (13), Denote (4), Four Star (10), Peter Ora (7), Ginger Joe (2), Liffey (5), Dabster (12), Caterina (3) 8.0. 12.25: Pukekaraka Hack Handicap, of £345, six furlongs.—Guerdon (19). 9.0; Dark Chief (16) 8.10; Nigra (2) 8.8; Sweet Revenge (7) 8.7; Jimmy Wilde (9), Blue Pier (17) 8.2; Opalescent (10), Sweepstake (15) 8.1; Pictagain (11), Tharariche (8) 7.13; Robert Emmett (13), Sonata (6), Brilliance (12), Terrific (18) 7.12; Souveraign (3), Haughty Boy (14) 7.8: Good Record (4), Vulcania (1), Arrogant (5) 7.7. Eliminated, Cyclops Fairy Time, Rappel, Despot, Solnera, Lord Victor.

1.10 Rere Nikitini Memorial Handicap, of £lOOO II miles.—Voltaic (ID 9.7: Imperial (1) 9.2; Dark Arrow (12-, 9.0; Bronstar (9) 8.9; Avenger (16' 8.8; Blue Seal (14) 8.1; Cheerful Night (4) 7.12; Angell (17) 7.10; Hulabaloo (15) 7.8; Merry Robin (3) 7.3; Reveller (18) 7.2; Gratuity (19) 7.1; Silver Sam (7), Sir Royal (6), Bar Garrette (8), Balcherrie (5), Battle Strife (13), Newel Post (10), Kentucky Star (2) 7.0. 1.55: Manuao Trial No. 2, of .£250 six furlongs.—Look Ahead (13), Lady Shona (16), Fermissoin (12), Tory (3), Croupiers’ Last (14), Le Bons (5), Reflect (6) 8.7; Louisville (4) St. Martin (2), Regal Loch (17), Gay Clare (9), Beau Lett, (1), Claro (10), Sad Sack (15), Waipipi (8), Maranoa (11), Tokay (7) 8.0. 2.45: Otaki Hack Handicap of £345 seven furlongs.—Grey Arch (9), Bhutan (10) 8.12; Justice (1) 8.10; Marloch (8) 8.9; Cyclops (2) 8.5; Piper’s Son (5) 8.4; Conceal (12) 8.3 Lady Minter (6) 8.2; Peria Prince (3) 8.0; My Fox (11), Stock Agent (7), Elite (4) 7.10.

3.30: Ruihi Wehipeihana Memorial Handicap of £6OO, six furlongs.— Fauitina (5) 9.8; Yasda (1) 8.13; Zealandvr (12) 8.12; The Missioner (10) Destination (7) 7.13; Desado (13/ 7.10; Coshona (11 7.8; F'ull of Fun (9), Koala (6) 7.4; Gay Gordon (.3), Balgairn (8) 7.2; Sir Royal (4) Pierre (1) 7.0. 4.20: Riahui Hack Handicap of £350 one mile and one furlong.—Wave Crest (15) 9.4; Night Royal (16) 9.1 Flying Colours (3) Waioanu (17) 8.13; Double Bid (18) 8.12; Gay Fellow (1) 8.10; Pervni (7) 8.8; Roscarel (14) 8.7; Ballet (5) 8.3; Maelstrom (8), Sir Denzil (4), Resemble (11) Silver Nelson (12), Night Valour (9), Lady Grelio (2), Palais Glide (10), Red Ruler (13), Fine Study (6) 8.0. Eliminated. —Grey Arch, Delusion.