ATHLETIC SPORTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19308, 22 April 1926, Page 6

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

LEAGUE FOOTBALL. RUGBY'S LOSS OF GROUNDS. A CONFERENCE SUPPORTED. A meeting of the Auckland Rugby League was held last evening. Mr. W. J. Hammill presided. It was reported that the Rughy Union was experiencing considerable difficulty in finding sufficient playing areas owing to the fact that the Avondalc Jockey Club was effecting .alterations to its racing track, whereby the Rugby Unimi has lost eight grounds. It was decided to support a suggestion that a conference be held consisting of Rugby, Leaguo and Soccer representatives with the object of assisting the Rugby Union in its present difficulty. A request from the newly-formed Aknrana Club for affiliation of two teams was referred to the Junior Management Committee. Considerable discussion arose over the distribution of team cards for the uso of players. Mr. R. Doble stated that in past seasons these cards were handed to the clubs and on many occasions they were not used. As a result the players names often appeared on the backs of cigarette packets, the suggestion that the referees should be made responsible for these cards was agreed to. Mr. Ilammill drew attention to the annual meeting this evening of the New Zealand Council and stated that a matter concerning delegates on that body would have to be discussed. It was time this League opposed the holding of seats by any delegate who represented League* where loot ball was not played. Mr. K. I'helan spoke strongly against the unconstitutional method of the council in allowing such delegates to sit. It was wellknown that no Leaguo was played in Ilawke's Bay. and yet two votes were recorded on al! matters connected with League football. . Mr. R. Doble said six such delegates occupied seats at the recent conference held m Wellington and he challenged their right to discuss the important matters that arose in connection with the coming tour of Lugland. , It was decided to support a proposal challenging the right of delegates to represent defunct Leagues. The, following fixtures have been arranged for Saturday next,:Senior A Grade:-Ponsonby v. Devonport. No. 1 Carlnw Park. 3 p.m., Mr. W. Mincham; City v. Newton. No. 2 Carlnw Park. .1 p.m.. Mr. R. Taylor: Richmond v.' Athletic, No. 1 Domain, 3 p.in., Mr. A. Saunders. B Grade Section. -Parnell v. hllershe. No. 2 Domain, 3 p.m., Mr. L. Bull; Mangere v. Northcote, No. 1 Victoria Park, 3 p.m., Mr, T. Hill: Kingsland v. Otahuhu, Otahuhu, 3 p.m., Mr. P. Rogers. ROWING. INTER-HOUSE CONTEST. RACES THIS AFTERNOON. Considerable interest is being taken by rowing enthusiasts in the inter-house rowing event for the Retail Drapers and Mercers' Challenge Cup, for lion-class fours, which will take place to-day ut 4 p.m. It is to be regretted that owing to the race being held so lato in the season only three houses are represented, but no doubt next season this will be an important event and many more houses will enter crews. The crews are verv even. The course, weather permitting, will be from the eastern tide deflector to Queen's Wharf. Messrs. C. 11. Hunt and A. M. Wilson, of the Auckland Rowing Association, will act aa starter and judge respectively. The launch Olive Rose will follow the ruce. The following are the competitors representing three local houses: —John Courts, Ltd. ■ N. Follas (str), W. O'Driscoll (3). C. Bertram! (2). J. McPhail (bow), Sea gar (cox). Milne and Choyce, Ltd.: V. (I. Smith (str), J. L. McCorkindale (3). T. McCarthy (2), W. F. Swan (bow), T. Organ (cox). Huch Wrights. Ltd.: IT. P. Cullen (str). W. D. Fulton (3). A. Williams (2), A. Moore (bowl, C. Power (cox). The Waitemata, Auckland and North Shore Rowing Clubs aie giving every assistance to the crews in lending boats, etc. The Auckland Club captain, Mr. N. Stacy, is acting "as coach for the J.C.L. crew, and Mr. Verran. of the Wai tenia fa Club, is coach for Hugh Wright's, and Milne and Choyce'e crews. The challenge cup has been donated by Mr. A. 11. Court.

HOCKEY. OPENING OF THE SEASON. ARRANGEMENTS FOR SATURDAYArrangements for the opening matches of the season under the auspices of the Auckland Hockey Association are ns follow, all games being at Remtiera except where otherwise stated: - Senior Grnde.--Somerville v. St. Luke's. No. 1 ground, .1.15 p.m.. Mr. Waddington: Wesley v. Mount Eden. No. 2. 3.15 p.m., Mr. Avery; Somerville Colts, v. University. No. 3.15 p.m., Mr. Ellison; Arcta, v. Stanley, No. 'l, 3.15 p.m., Mr. Steele. Second Grade.—A section: Waitemata v. Somerville. No. 1, 2 p.m.. Mr. Killup; Wes ley v. University, No, 5. 3.20 p.m., Mr. Crawshaw; Areta v. Otahuhu, No. G. 3.20 p.m., Mr. Chambers. B Section: Mount Eden v. St. Paul's. No. 2.2 p.m.. Mr. Ellison: Training College v. Epiphany. No. 3. 2 p.m., Mr. Donaldson: St. Luke's a bye. Third Grade.--Wesley v. Waitemaia, No. 1. 2 p.m.. Mr. Watts: Auckland Grammar v. Epiphany, No. S, 3.20 p.m.. Mr._ Williams: Mount Eden v. University B. No. 9. 3.15 p.m.. Mr. Woolford: University A, y. Stanlev. Victoria Park. 3.15 p.m.. Mr. Biddle. Fourth Grade.-- St. Paul's v. Auckland Grammar. No. 5. '2.15 p.m.. Mr. AVilliains: St. Luke's v. Training College, No. (5, 2.15 p.m., Mr. Fraser; Wesley v. Mount Albert Grammar. No. 0. 2 p.m., Mr. Waddingham: Somerville v. Stanley, Victoria Park. 2 p.m.. Mr. Biddle. Fifth Grade.—Auckland Grammar A. v. Auckland Grammar B. No. 7, 2.15 p.m., Mr. Taw: St. Paul's v. Mount Albert Grammar A, No. 8. 2.15 p.m. Mr. Chambers; Somerville v. Technical College 13. No". 7, 3.20 p.m., Mr. Taw; Technical College A v. Mount Albert Grammar B. No. 8, 1.10 p.m., Mr. Fraser. Ladies Practice Grounds.- Nos. 5, 6. 7. at 1.10 p.m. INDIAN ARMY TEAM. REARRANGEMENT OF TOUR. [liv TELEUHAPH. —PKKSS ASSOCIATION.] (' lIRISTCUURCH, Wednesday. The New Zealand Hockey Council has approved an amended itinerary of the Indian army team's tour as follows: Tuesday. May It.- Arrive at Auckland. Thursday. May 13.—V. Waipa Sub-Asso-ciation, nt Te Awnmutu. Saturday. May 15.-- V. Waikato. at Hamilton. Tuesday, May 18. -V. South Auckland Sub-Associations, at Rotorua. Thursday, May 20.—V. Taranaki, at Eltham. Saturday. May 22.—V. llawke's Bay, at Napier. Wednesday, May 2G.—V. Dannevirke, nt Don nevirke. Saturday, May 29.—V, Wanganui, at Wanganui. Thursday, June 3.—V. Wellington, at Wellington. Saturday, Juno 5.--V. Nelson, al Nelson. Wednesdoy, June 9. —V. Buller, at Westport. Saturday, June 12.—V. Canterbury, at Christ,church. Thursday, June 17,—V. Geraldine, at Geraldine. Saturday June 19.—V. Otago, at Dunedin. Saturday June 20.--Play first Test mutch nt Christchurch Wednesday June 30.—V. Manawntu, at Palmerston North. Saturday, July 3.—V Auckland, at Auckland. Thursday. July 8.--V. North Auckland, Sub-Associations, at Whangarei. Saturday. July 10.—Play second Test match at Auckland. Wednesday July 14.—V. Franklin, at Wnittkti. Friday, July IG.~ Sail from Auckland per Ulimaroa for Sydney. The following pelectors for the New Zealand team have been appointed :—M"ssrs. S. (r. Holland (Christchurch). N. R. .Tacohsen (Wellington), and L. C. Kent (Auckland). Mr. W. H. Down was appointed manager and New Zealand represetative for the North Island portion of the tour. The appointment of a representative for the South Island portion of the tour was held over. GOLF. MAUNGAKIEKIE LADIES' CLUB. The following is the result of the medal handicap match played by members of the Maungakiekie Ladies' Golf Club on the One Tree Hill links yesterday:—Miss K. Horton. 102—26—76; Mrs. Bannister, 91—11—80; Mrs. White, 105 —24—81; Mrs. Robinson, 11 fi—34—B2/; Mrs. Fraer, 1 117—35—82. Entries for next Wednesday's match will close to-morrow.