THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21596, 14 September 1933, Page 7

THE LEAGUE CODE

CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS RICHMOND MEETS DEVONPORT The main attraction at Carlaw Park on Saturday next between Richmond and Devonport to decide the champion of champions was discussed at last evening's meeting of the Auckland Rugby League. The chairman, Mr. G. Grey Campbell, said the winners of this game would meet the St. George team from Sydney on the following Saturday. It was decided to record appreciation of the services rendered by Mr. J. Rukutin in coaching the Auckland team this season. Each representative player is also to be thanked for his services.

The Ponsonby reserve grade team wrote objecting to the late starting of its game against Richmond. After hearing the statements of the referee and a representative of the Poiu'onby Club, jt was decided to defer the matter until next meeting. Permission \yas granted the Newton and Richmond Clubs to play a special challenge match at Carlaw Park on October 14. The application of H. Bickerton for reinstatement was approved. # The New Zealand League ' expressed its thanks for co-operation and assistance in last week's representative match, which was played for the benefit of the controlling body. FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY Champion of Champions.—Richmond v. Devonport, Cnrlaw Park No. 1, 3.15 p.m.. Mr. 1 M. Wetherill. Special Challenge Round.—Ponsonby v. Marist;' Carlaw Park Imo 1. 1.30 p.m., Mr. S. Billman: City v. Newton, Carlaw Park No. 2, 2.30 p.m., Mr. P. Rogers. Reserve Grade.—Newton v. City, Carlaw Park No. 2, 1.45 p.m.. Mr. W. Simpson; Richmond v. Marist, Carlaw Park No. 2 A 2.30 p.m., Mr. F. Thompson; Devonport v. Ponsonby, Carlaw Park No. 2, 3.15 p.m., Mr. S. Fisher. . Becond Grade.—Point Chevalier v. Riverhead, Point Chevalier, 3 P-m. Third Grade Intermediate.—Knock-out: Northcote v. Devonport, Outer Domain, 3 p.m., Mr. E. McCaul; Papakura v. City, Manukau, 3 p.m., Mr. A. Rae; Marist, a bye.

Fourth Grade.—Marist v. Manukau, Outer Domain, 2 p.m.. Mr. T. Carey: Ponsonby' v. City, Grey Lynn, 3 p.m., Mr. J.' Cottingham: Newton A v. Richmond. Morningside, 3 p.m.._ Mr. H. Taylor; Northcote v. Point Crevalier. Northcote, 3 p.m.. Mr. A. Ronton: Devonport v. Marist A, Devonport, 3 p.m., Mr. A. Kirkland. Fifth Grade.—Final of knock-out; Richmo)'"' B v. Ellerslie, Ellerslie, 3 p.m., Mr. L. Dixon. Sixth Grade. —Knock-out final: Otahuliu v. Devonport, Grey Lynn. 2 p.m., Mr. D, Taylor. House Match.—Entrican and Company v Gas Company, Grey Lynn, 2 p.m., Mr. C Sheen; McKendrick Bros. v. Brown and Geddes, Gi?y Lynn, 3 p.m., Mr. C. Sheen. Waste Products v. Star, Morningside, 2 p.m., Mr. H. Taylor. Schoolbp.rs' Grade.—Ellerslie v. City, Carlaw Parti. 12»45, Mr. C. Boneham; Avoji dale v. Northcote, Carlaw Park, 12.45. Mr. A. E. Smith. , Seven-a-side. —Ellerslie v. City, Carlaw Park, 3.45 p.m., Mr. L. Bull. VISIT FROM SYDNEY TEAM The New South Wales Rugby League committee last week appointed Mr. J. Mostyn manager of the St. George's Club team which is to visit Auckland shortly. The team will be accompanied by Messrs. J. F. McGrath, patron, and M Shanny, vice-presi-dent. ri There will be 17 players in the party, to be chosen by the club selectors. If the selectors desire to include one or more players from other clubs, they have been given the power to do so. The team will sail by the Monterey on September 20 and return by the Wanganella about October 13. Five, or possibly six, matches will be played in New Zealand.