THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21566, 10 August 1933, Page 7

THE LEAGUE CODE

VISIT TO NEW PLYMOUTH SENIORS IN MID-WEEK PLAY MATCH AGAINST NORTHLAND Pleasure was expressed at last evening's meeting of the Auckland Rugby League when advice was received that two games of League ' football had been played at Hangatiki, near Te Kuiti. It was anticipated that at least four teams would bo found in competition next Saturday. At the request of the chairman, Mr. G. Grey Camp bell, the matter was referred to the New Zealand Council. The chairman reported that the visit of the Auckland team to New Plymouth last week was n success from the point of view of good football. The exhibition of the code was enjoyed by a fair crowd,, and .there was no' doubt considerable encouragement was given the Taranaki League to carry on. The mid-week competition committee gave assurance-that'it would assist in preventing senior grade players from taking part ia Wednesday, matches without their first obtaining permission from their clubs. The Northland League advised that its representative team to play against Auckland on Saturday was a strong side and would arrive late on Friday evening. Mr J. Ilukutai was appointed coach of the Auckland team.

The question of different interpretations of the rules was mentioned by Mr. Campbell, who suggested that the New Zealand Council should, through some avenue., better acquaint southern leajaes with the laws of the game. He mentioned several incidents which occurred at New Plymouth. The matter was referred to the New Zealand Referees' Association. The special challenge round for senior clubs will bo commenced next Saturday week. The Roopc Rooster final, between City and Richmond, is to count as a match in tho challenge.round.' ~ ,

MATCHES FOR SATURDAY Representative Fixture.—Auckland v. North Auckland, Ca;i?.w Park No. 1, 3 p.m.. Mr. V. Simpson. Second Grade.—Otahuhu v. Mangere. Carlaw Park No. 1, 1.30-p.m.. Mr. S. Fisher* I'oint Chevalier v. Papakura, Point Chevalier. 3 p.m., Mr. L. Dixon. Third Grade Open.—Ponsonby v. Papakura, Papakura, 3.15 ' p.m., Mr. A. K Smith; Marist v. Glenora, Carlaw Park No. 2, 1.45 p.m., Mr. A. Stenerson: Mount 'Albert v. Richmond, Grey Lynn, 3 p.m., Mr. J. Hammond. „ ( Third Grade Intermediate.— Devonport v Northcote, Stafford Park, .3 p.m., Mr. W. Simpson; Otahuhu Papakura, Westfield, 3 p.m., Mr. S. Billman;' City v; Akarana. Outer Domain, 3 p.m., Mr, A. Chapman, Marist v. Mannkau, Victoria Park, 3 p.m., Mr. J. Cottmsham v . ■ Fourth Grade.—Manukau v.. Ponsonby. Carlaw Park No. !!. 3 p.m.; City v. Newton A,' Western Springs. 3 p.m., Mr. 11. Taylor; Northcote v. Marist B, Domain, 3 p.m., Mr. T. Evans; Marist A v. Akarana, Domain, 3 rp.m.. Mr. C. Boneham; Richmond v.- Newton B, Grey Lynn Park,. 3 p.m.. Mr. A. Kirkland; Devonport v Point Chevalier, Devonport, 3 p.m., Mr. F. ThompS °Fifth Grade.—City v. Richmond B, Domain, 2 p.m.. Mr. C Boneham: Richmond A v. Point Chevalier. Grey Lynn, 2 p.m., Mr. A. Kirkland; Papakura v. Akarana. Morningside, 3 p.m., Mv. M. Renton Sixth Grade.—Richmond v. Otahuhu, Domain, 2 p.m., Mr. T. Carey; Devonport v. Point Chevalier, Morningside, 2 p.m., Mr. M. Renton; Manukfiu v. Avondale, Manukau, 3 p.m., Mr. J. Gedye. Seventh Grade.—Ellerslie v. Newton, Outer Domain, 2 p m., Mr. A. Chapman; Richmond B v. Richmond A, Grey Lynn. 2 p.m., Mr. J. Hummond. Schoolboys' Gradß.—Auckland v. Rest, Carlaw Park. 12.30 p.m.. Mr. R. Otto. House Matches.- —Gas Company v. Bycroft, Limited, Point Chevalier, 2 p.m., i Mr. D. Taylor; W. -Lovett v., McKendrick, ;Point Chevalier. 3. p.m., Mr. D. Taylor. } , ' T" — —, f ! NORTHLAND KEPRESENTATIVES MATCH AGAINST - AUCKLAND ' . ' • [FBOM Ora.OWJ? CORRESPONDENT] WHANGAREI, Wednesday J - The following players have been selected to represent NortKland in the Rugby League football match against Auckland . to be played at . GorUm.: .Park., on __ Saturday Backs, C, sMeyer, R.. Hamilton, H 7 Baker, 5. Mackiß, C Hamilton. T. Cross. N. Dunn. R. Cunninghamu towards,? JB. O Callaghan, C. O'Callaghan, T.'Pitman, H.'Bowyer, R. Jones,' W. Rata, iC., White." ' The -final 13 players will bo selected on the morning or the match. - • , ~ , „ . jhe- team will leave for Auckland on l<n'day afternoon. „■ < _

: :sv-lri ■■ . ■■ ] NGARUAWAHIA V. INGLEWOOD OUB OTfw' CORRESPONDENT] ! , 'Cy ; ; ■ ' TATJPIRI, Wednesday ' 'Tire..following League football teem will represent Ngaruawahia against Inglewood on Saturday, at Inglewood v-Mjur, Wilson. Cradkett. Buckley. Hill., Tittleton. Cuthbert, Mcßurney, Bemamm, Ormsly, Snowden, Mason, Dare, Menzies.