CRICKET.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18657, 13 March 1924, Page 4

CRICKET.

AUCKLAND ASSOCIATION. FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY. . ~ . v ■ ;•. —— The following fixtures have been arranged by the Auckland Cricket Association for | third and fourth grade matches to be played on Saturday:— THIRD GRADE. Owing to the Domain not being available on Saturday, the following matches only can be arranged:—Telegraph v. Grammar, at Victoria Park; King's v. Ponsonby. at Ring's. College; jubiltee v. Swanaon. at Swanson; St. James* v. Henderson, at Henderson. 4 • FOURTH GRADE. Bwanson v. Telegraph, at Swanson; United v. Sing's College, at King s College. FOURTH fc GRADE CHAMPIONSHIPS. Telegraph .-and North Shore art each 30 points, but North Shore have played one more match than Telegraph, having played Swanson twice. Telegraph will now play Swanson. at Swamon. If Telegraph- win, that team will- be the champions for tne season. Should Swanson defeat Telegraph, North Shore will win the championship. SUBURBAN ASSOCIATION. FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY. The following fixtures have beep arranged by the Auckland Suburban Association for Saturday;— „_ nm : ._; T^ 1 FIRST GRADE. Unity v. Harbour Board. No. 1 Remuera (umpii'as, Messrs. Claudet and Lnokner); Ponsonby v. Y.J££.A., No. 2 Remuera (umpires, Messrs. -Abbott_ and Bol'tho); Ellerslie v. R.V., ,at No. 3 Remuera (umpires, Messrs. Maloney and Von aer yde °" SECOND GRADE. A Division.— v. Milk Company, at Victoria Park; Harbour Board B v. Unity, at Victoria Park; Harbour Board A v. Ellerslie, at Victoria Park. B Division.Hellaby's v. Londoners, at Victoria Park; Mfeat Company v. Woollen Mills, at Onehunga; Otahuhu v. Greon Lane, at Otahuhu. THIRD GRADE. Unity v. Y.M.C.A., at Victoria Park; R.V. v. Gasworks, at Victoria Park; Green Lane v. Ellerslie, at Victoria Park. ' SENIOR CADET FIXTURE. - ' . The following fixtures have been arranged for the Senior Cadfets, under the auspices of the Auckland Suburban Association, for Saturday:?f='h C"mT>any v. Sfith A Company, at Victoria Park: 27th Company v. H.M.S. Philomel, at Victoria Park. FOOTBALL. THE RUGBY GAME. GREEN LANE CLUB. The annua} meeting of the Green Lane Rugby Football Club Was held on Tuesday evening, Mr. Russell presiding over a large attendance. The following officers were elccted:—President, Mr. Russell; vice-presidents; Messrs. E Davids, W. Harford, sen., W. Hollier, C. Hill, C. Julian, E. East; hon,. secretary, Mr. H C. Claudet: management committee, Messrs. W. Harford, sen,, W. E. Hollier, sen.. A. Hague, A. Rutherford, H. Harford and C. Hill. ,

THE , KOHIM ARABIA CLUB. The annual meeting of the Kohimarama Rugby Football Club was held on Tuesday evening, -Mr. J. C. Hill presiding ever an attendance of 40. - The following officers wore elected ron, Mr. J. W. Andrews; president, Mr. J. C. Hill; hon., secretary, Mr, W. McLaren; hon. treasurer, Mr; F, Mulholland; delegate to Auckland Rugby Union, Mr. G., McLaren.

UNDER LEAGUE RULES.

A PROSPEROUS SEASON.

SOUND FINANCIAL POSITION.

The sound, unassailable financial position of the Auckland Rugby Football League? was emphasised at the meeting of the Management .Committee, last' fevoning by the chairman? Mr. W. J. Hammill, in referring to • the statement of accounts to be presented at the annual meeting of the League next week. The past season had been a very prosperous one, despite adverse circumstances, and after malting all allowances, showed a profit of i 1205, . The chairman said the ' League bad to contend with : gi'eat handicaps last season, iyhioh was commenced under many difficulties. The total income, including gate receipts, £8666, was £4322. After .paying outgoings and expenses, this left a balancte of £1629 for appropriation. After donations to charities, "honoraria, etc.. had been provided for, there was ■ left £1205. Mr. Hammill said that the LeaguVt gave to players ' concessions . which : no other ■■ code gave. . All these tended to : decrease the profits. .'■■ a6d th*) present position was one to be proud of. The assets totalled £8913, and the clear ..excess of assets over liabilities was £6.119. This was a most conservative estimate, and he considered the League was in an unassailable position.

AUSTRALIAN TEAM'S VISIT. The final meeting of last season's Management Committee of the Auckland Rugby Football League was lWd lust evening, the chairman, Mr. W. J. Hammill. presiding. The proposed : visit to Auckland of a combined Australian University team, negotiations for which are in progress, were discussed. It was . considered that there was every prospect of the visit being arranged. The visiting team, according to a letter from Sydney,, would comprise many prominent players, including men who have WOn representative honours in the League frame both in Australia and elsewhere. If arrangement# are concluded, the viiit , will be made early in the season, and will be followed shortly afterwards by the English team's tour... , The transfer of G. Paki from the City Club senior grade to the Richmond cl/o was granted. Six applications, for registration were (rranted. only one of the .applicants hiving previously played under tne League code. The annual balance-sheets _ received from tlu various clubs, ghowod that, with onlv one or two exceptions, they were in very sound and satisfactory financial position. ■ Eulogistic reference was made to the valunble services rendered to the League by Mr, G. Rhodes. As a mark of apSreciation, Mr, and Mrs. Rhodes were made onorary ground members at Carjaw Park.

CROQUET. AUCKLAND TOURNAMENT. The following are the results of the games played in the Auckland Croquet Association's annual tournament . yesterday:-— HANDICAP DOUBLES. ■Remuera Lawns.rMesdames Clarkson and Stonex boat Mesdames Parker-Hill arid Hodgkinson: Miss Hcsketh apcl Mr. Murray beat Mesdames Coutta and Brabant; Mrs. Day and Miss ; Keatlev beat • Meadamea Stewart and ' Swales: Mesdamea Williams and Newsham beat Mesdames Harvey and Nymand; Meadafnes Garrard and Bruce beat Mesdames Parker-Hill and Hodgkinson: Mesdames Stewart and Swales beat Mesdames Topliss and Forsyth. l Mount Hobson Lawns.-—Mesdames Bray and. Hilton beat Mesdames Harvey and Newell; Mrs., Middleton and Mr. Lawrence beat Mrs. ,Arey and»Miss Brown, and Mfesdames Wvatt and Palret: Mesdames Hadelev and Harbutt beat Mesdames Laurie and Robertson: Mesdames. Wilson and Cn>iill beat Mesdames Bruce and Webber; Men£ames Harvev and Newell' beat Mesdames Hrown and Crawford; Mosd'-mes Laurie and Robertson beat MesdameS Wyatt iind Palairet. " . ' ■ •■■ ■ ; ' '.■ HANDICAP. SINGLES., Carlton Lawns, Guthrie beat Miss White: Mrs. Lawrence beat Mrs, Phelps; Mrs. Shriinski beat Mesdames Fish, Flli". and Young; Miss Sloman beat Mrs. Vish; Mrs. Ellis beat Miss Slom&n; Mrs. Young beat Mrs. Johnston; Mrs. Panrv beat Mesdames Beaton and ' Mitchell:' Mrs. Mitchell beat Mrs. Cork; Mrs. Cork beat Mrs. Seivton:. Mrs. Wooller beat Mrs. Davy; Mrs. Grallaugheir beat, Mrs, Lawrence; Mrs. Potter beat Mrs. Mark; Mrs. Greenslade beat Mrsr Beaumont; Mrs. Beaumont beat Mrs. Mark; Mrs. Green beat Mrs. Guthrie. MATCHES TO-DAY. ' " v The following matches will be played today: :■ ■ - At 10 a.m.: . Meedames Stewart and Swales play Misa Hesketh .and McMurray. Other players are to be ready when called upon. .At 2 p.m. (championrhip doubles): Section A, at Remuera; section B, at Mount Hobson.