LEAGUE FOOTBALL.
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. ITINERARY OF MATCHES. DECISION ON REINSTATEMENT. The mumiGomeut committre of the Auckland Rugby League met fuat evening, Mr (i. Rhodes presidium The advisory comiuitteo recommended tluit the mnlelicH between Dcvonjiort and Marint and PoiiEouby and City, drawn for Saturday, I August 3, be played on consecutive Saturday. 1. Tlio chairUiin said the results of these matches luid a bearing oil the championship, and they meant good gates to the League. Mr. B Longbottom did not favour any liberation of club fixtures, and his contention was supported bv several other delegates. Mr. W .1. Davidson expressed the opinion that Maris! should play Dcvonporl first, as a win to the former would materially improve the chances ot both Ponsonby and I City. Mr. W Mincham said patrons would appreciate the opportunity of seeing both matches on tlio principal ground. A deadlock occunc<l over the proposed alteration of the fixture, and it was eventually deeided. on the chairman's suggestion, to make the following provisional itinerary, which includes also the Northern Union Challenge Cup matches;~ July 27. South Auckland v. Auckland; August 3. club fixture; August 10, club future: August 17, North Auckland v Auckland; August 21, lioope Rooster; Angus' 31. Canterbury v. Auckland: Septcmbe- 7, North Island v. South Island Mr. Culpan said Otago bad not yet issued a challenge for the Northern Union Cup. but. September 23 was provisionally nrranged It wan decided by notice of motion that in future no senior player bo reinstated to the League corlo on more than two occasions. The New Zealand Council is to bo asked to approve of this action. It was resolved to play one complete, round in the senior grade B competition for the Stallnrd Cup. instead of a knockout competition as in past seasons. FIXTURES I'OK SATURDAY. The following fixtures were arranged for Saturday: Senior Grade A.—Deconport v. Richmond, Carlow Park No. 1, J p.m.. Mr L. I3ull: City v. Newton, C'arlnw Park No. 2. 3 p.m., Mr. W. Simpson; Ponsonby v. Kingsland, Car law Park No. 1. 1.30 p.m.. Mr. V. Simpson; Marist. v Ellerslie, Domain No. 2. 3 p.m., Mr. S. Billman. Senior Grade B (Stallnrd Cup).—Punic!! c. Northcote. Victoria Park, 3 p.m.. Mr. P. Roger?: Maugerc v Richmond, Slurgcss Park, 3 p.m., Mr. T. Hill; Otahuhu v. Point Chevalier. Maugerc, 3 p.m.. Mr. B. Emcrali. Second Grade.—Ponsonby v. Mount Albert. Point Chevalier No. 3. 3 p.m., Mr. C. Moore; Mount Wellington v. Kingsland, Domain No. i">, 3 p.m.. Mr. F. Thompson; Devonport v. Newton, Wcstfield, 3 p.m., Mr. E. McColl; Uemuera, a bye. Third Grade.—Richmond v. Ponsonby A. Point Chevalier No. 1. 3 p.m., Mr. W. Weston; Ponsonby B v. Point Chevalier, Point Chevalier No. 5, 3 p.m., Mr. G. McCowatt; Ellerslie v. Olen Lynn, New Lynn, 3 p.m., Mr. W. C'addy; Kingsland. a bye. Third Grade Intermediate. —Glen Lynn v. Devonport, Devonport. 3 p.m.. Mr. H. Neil; City v. Newmarket, Westfiold, 2 p.m.. Mr. E. McColl: Akarana v. Northcote. Outer Domain, 3.30 p.m., Mr. H. Carroll. Fourth tirade.— Otahuhu v. City, Park, 2 p.m., Mr. T. Hill: Mount Albert v. Richmond, Ci rev Lynn. 3 p.m., Mr. A. E. Smith: Ponsonby v. Renmera, Victoria Park. 2 p.m.. Mr. C'. Stenerson: Kiluialand v. Akarana, Outer Domain. 3 p.m., Mr. L. Dixon ; Devonport, a bye. Fifth Grade.—Kingsland v. Point Chevalier. Domain No. 2, 2 p.in.. Mr. S. Billman; C'ity v. Newmarket, Point Chevalier No. 1, 2 p.m., Mr. W. Weston; Marist v. Devonport. Point Chevalier No. 3. 2 p.m.. Mr. C. Moore; Richmond v. Akarana, Ci ley Lynn Park No. 2.2 p.m., Mr. A. E. Smith. Sixth Grade A.—A Section: Kingsland v. Northcote. Carlaw- Park No. 2, 1.15 p.m., Mr. T. Carey; Otahuhu v. City, Outer Domain No. 1. 2.30 p.m., Mr. H. Cm-roll: Marist v. Point Chevalier, Mount. Albert. 2 p.m., Mr. If. Taylor; Devonport v. Newmarket. Devonport, 2 p.m.. Sir. If: Neil; Richmond, a bye. B Section: Glen Lynn v. Richmond B, New Lynn, 2 p.u l .. Mr. W. Caddy; Richmond A v. Point. Chevalier, Point Chevalier No. .">, 2 p.m., Mr. G. Mo- j Cowatt; Newton v. Papatoetoe. Domain No. ti. 2 p.m., Mr. F. Thompson: Marist v. Northcote. Outer Domain, 1.30 p.m.. Mr. L. Dixon; Ellerslie. a bye. School Games.—Otahuhu v. Devonport. Carlaw Park No. 1, 12.15 p.m.. Mr. C. Thompson; Papatoctoo v. Pcrneil, ( arlaw Park No. 2. 12.15 p.m.. Mv. F. Wilron; Richmond v. Oneliunga Convent. Grey Lynn Park No. 2. 1 p.m.. Mr. K. Menzies: Mount Albert v.. Ellerslie, Mount Albeit. 1 p.m., Mr. C. Boneham; Newmarket v. Mangere. Domain No. 0, 1 p.m., Mr. N. Jackson. BOWLING.
THE DOMINION COUNCIL. REMITS AND DECISIONS. [r.Y TELEORAPI!. PRUSH ASSOCIATION. ] DLTXEDIN, Wednesday. The sistceuth annual meeting of the Dominion Howling Council wad opened this morning. The report showed that tho number of clubs on the register was- 311 and membership tIV.OSIi, an increase ot 'l2 on the previous year's total. The increase iu tho past four years was 902. Members of the council resident in Dune.din were appointed the executive for the year. The membership levy was Used at sixpence per member. It was decided that there should bo tightening up of permits to centres which intend holding tournaments about the time of the Dominion tournament. The meeting decided that the Dominion tournament, be started on a Monday and that the order of play be singles first, pairs rccoad and rinks last. The tournament will now start, nu January 1U and tho singles will be played ou the automatic two-life principle, and tho pairs and rinks ou the sectional system. Auckland Centre in a remit suggested that the rules of the association be altered to provide for payment of the travelling expenses of members attending tho first meeting of each newly-elected council, as at present provided for. and 1H per day for hotel expenses for a minimum of two days. It was decided to refer the matter to the centre*-.
Auckland's remit to establish a benevolent, fund for the relief of bowlers' widows and orphans and aged bowlcra was lost after Mr. Htirdley had cxiilained that an admirable system existed in England. It was decided that, the next series of matches with Australia should take plnec in Australia fl the Australian howling carnival, following one fixed to take placo in Tasmania; that the number of rinks to participate be derided by the visiting country, but such number be not less than four or more than six; that tho next matches in New Zealand be played ill Dunprlin, before the Dominion tournament of in.'U.
All invitation was wived b> attend the >'Millennial carnival of the Western Australian Association. r»nd it was decided to notify ce'ilren nccordinfrly. TI was rleei''"d I" notify tie \us'ralip'i o'o'incjl t''at Vrv - Zealand cmirrdcrcd enh country should have njnv.l representation o;i the International Hoard. PONSONIJY l'Mil:. The social ovenilirr to be ijivep by liie president 01 the PotiHonby Moulin;,' C'ltib will bo held 011 Thursday. Aiikiihl -J. when the prizes won by members during the pant season will bf present, d. A pair.l tournament will be held on Wed. nesday. July '2l. commenein;; at S.-l.'i a.m. The number of rinks v.il-Mie limited. Interest will br adde" t<> Sntnrdny's match for flic Edv,in Stain if West End'n rink i.l skipped by Irvinir ("iirlt. A.i this well known pkip wii" in chajye when Ponsonby suecceded in wrenline lli? Iropliic.-i liuni V.'cat End hi.it October. v s".MA DS V. MOUNT ED EX. The following rinka will rcpreeent the Noniiida ayninst (he Mount Edcu Uowlins C'ltib on iSaturday:—W. Duviii, .11. Yenrbury, Rev. C. I'', it. llarrinon, J. Wy-lie: J. Campbell, A. l'ooje. W." l\ Mardlcy. J. Whitehoiisc: C. Whileliousn, L. H. Francis, Uev. A Drake, G. C. Pickens; E. Simption. D. O. McLeod, Rev. R. P. Rankiu. 11. K. Marteuson; R. \V. Hill. Ft. Peinchcs, C. Mnlier, T. Fnirbrother; J. S. McMillan; W. Whittnker. J. R. Lundou, 11. K. C'liiy--1011; f!. E. C'lnrli'Ron, C. W. Ross, Rev. J. Paltison, W. Beeknian: R. Smith. H. Bell. T. 11. C'oltliurst, E. W. I). Foote; J. J. DoiineH, W. Skinner, Itcv, w. D. MorrisocSuthorland, J. Auibury.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20304, 11 July 1929, Page 15
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