THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21844, 5 July 1934, Page 9

THE LEAGUE CODE

SUSPENSION OF PLAYERS APPEAL BY MARIST CLUB MATCH WITH HAWKE'S BAY The recent suspension of eight members of the Marist senior team was again discussed at last evening's meeting of the Auckland llugby League, when' the Marist Club gave notice of an appeal to the New Zealand Council against a ruling in respect to the transfer of the players concerned. The Marist Club pointed out that these players were suspended for refusing to play, and had no right of appeal to the Auckland League under rule 28, which dealt with transfers of senior players. The New Zealand Council, therefore, will be asked to decide whether the players arc entitled to consideration as regarding transfers.

A deputation from the players suspended waited on the committee and informed the chairman, Mr. G. Grey Campbell, that applications for transfers had been refused four prominent players. D. Herring, one of the players, asked that a special meeting of the New Zealand Council be urgently called to discuss the points raised. "We are anxious," said S. Campbell, another player, "that the matter b© cleared up before Saturday" next." In answer to a question from the chairman, one of the deputation explained that no written application for transfers had been, lodged with the Marist Club. After further discussing the matter Mr. Grey Campbell said the Auckland League would definitely take no action in connection with the transfer question" until tho New Zealand Council had decided the club's appeal. On behalf of the Otahuhu Club, Mr. J. Ciarke raised a protest against the action of tho Junior Control Board in arranging a third round in the second grade cham pionship. It was pointed out that this decision was not arrived at nritil the first, round was completed. Mr. J. Wilkio, chairman of the Junior Control Board, explained that the reason was to give extra competition for junior teams, and, after a short discussion, it was decided to inform the Junior Board that its action was not in order, and to suggest that tho proposed third round should be played as a special round, not with any bearing on the championship competition. It was resolved to record appreciation to tho Tuakau Club for its splendid performance in 1 beating Mangere on Saturday last. Mr. Campbell said for new recruits to the code, Tuakau had a promising future. Mr. J. Wilkie, manager,' said tho . conduct of the visitors while in Auckland was excellent. • .

It was agreed to ask the Auckland selectors to nominate players for 1 selection in tho proposed North Island team to play the South Island

The chairman took the opportunity of ex*lendint: n, welconje to R. Hardgrave, who recently returned from England. Mr. Campbell said negotiations were in progress to retain Hardgrave's services in an advisory capacity as a player. The New Zealand Council notified that Hardgravo could play for Newton on Saturday next. The request of the Hawke's Bay League for a match at Napier against an Auckland team on August 11 was agreed to, provided suitable terms for a change day bo sought. The City Chib forwarded a clearance for R. While to the Whakawaro Club. North Auckland, ar.d the Northcote League.sent approval of the transfer of R. G. Rhodes to the Newton Club. FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY Senior Grade—Richmond v. Devonport, Carlaw Park No. 1, 3 p.m.. Mr. P. Rogers; Newton v. Marist, Carlaw Park r«o. 1. 1.30 p.m., Mr. S. Billman; City v. Ponsonby, Carlaw Park No. 2. 3 p.m.. Mr. M. Wetberill. Reservo Grade.—Richmond- v. .Devonport, Domain, 1.30' p.m.. Mr. T.' Evans.; .Newton v. Marist, Domain, 8 p.m.. 'Mr. ,A. Kirklnnd; City v. Ponsonby, Carlaw ,Park No. 2.. 1.30 p.m., Mr. L. Bull. , Second Grade.—Mount Albert v. Papakura. Morningside, 3 p.m., Mr.""M. Rentes; Mangere v. Point übevalier, Mangere, 3 n.m.. Mr. S. Fisher; Ellerslie v. Otahuhu,' Otahuhu, 3 p.m.. Mr.. C. Gedye. Third Grade.—Akarana v. Papakura, Domain No. 5, 3 p.m;, Mr. H. Carroll; Ponsonby v. Mount' Albert, Victoria Park, 3 p.m., Mr. A. Sijnpson; Glen Ora v. Richmond, Glen Eden, 3 p.m., Mr. R. Otto. Third Grade! Intermediate.—Ponsonby v. Devonport, Victoria Palk No.' 2, 2 p.m., Mr. T. Tracey; Akarana .v. City, Western Springs. 3 p.m., Mr. C. Sheen; Richmond v. Otahuhu, Otahuhu, 2 p.m., Mr. C. Gedye; Point Chevalier v. Manukau A. Point Chevalier, 3 p.m., Mr. A. Smith; Manukau B v. Glen Ora, Manukau, 3 p.m., Mr. D. Taylor; Northcote v. Marist, Northcote, 3 p.m., Mr, J. Hammond; Papakura, a bye. Fourth Grade.—Richmond v. Glen Ora, Grey Lynn, 3 p.m., Mr., J. Cottingham; Papakura v. Manukau, Papakura, 3 p.m., Mr. J. Gedye; Ellerslie-v. Point Chevalier, Ellerslie, 3 p.m., Mr. J. Hawkes; Northcote v, Marist, Northcote', 2- p.m., Mr. J. Hammond; Newton, a byo. Fifth Grade.—Richmond v. Otahuhu, Grey Lynn Park, 2 p.m., Mr. J. Cottingham: Papakura v. Mount Albert, Papakura, 2 8.m., Mr. J. Gedye: Devonport v. Ponsonby, evonport, 3 p.m., Mr. W. Weston; Manukau v. City, Manukau, 2 p.m., Mr. D. Taylor.

Sixth Grade.—Avopdale v.'Newton, Western Springs, 2 p.m.. Mr. A. Campney: Richmond v. Elleirslie. Ellerslie. • 2 p.m., Air. J, Hawkes; Devonport v. Point Chevalier. Devonport, 2'p.m., Mr. W. Weston. Seventh Grade.'—Richmond A v. City. Domain No. 5, 2 p.m., Mr.. S. Ball; Northcote v. Mount Albert, Outer Domain, 1.30 p.m., Mr. B. Anderson; Richmond B v. Devonport, Outer Domain; 2'.30 p.m.. Mi-. B. Anderson. < ,

Schoolboys' Grade.—Avohdale v. 'Richmond. Carlaw Park No 1, 12.30 p.m., Mr. C. Boneham; Marist A •%'. Otaliuhu, Carlaw Park No. 2. 12.30 p.m., Mr. T. Skinner; City v. Marist B, Domain No. J. 1 p.m., Mr. J. Short. Seven-a-side: City v. Otaliuhu, Carlaw Park, 1.30 p.m.; Ellerslib v, Richmond, Carlaw Park, 3.45 p.m.

THE ASSOCIATION GAME MATCH WITH WELLINGTON CHATHAM CUP ARRANGEMENTS Arrangements for tho forthcoming representative match between Wellington and Auckland at Blandford Park on Saturday week were dealt with by the control board of the Auckland Football Association at its meeting last evening. Mr. F. Baker occupied the chair. It was reported that Mr. Ernest Davis, president of the New Zealand and Auckland Football Associations, had intimated that the members of the Wellington team would be his guests at tho Hotel Auckland during their visit. Appreciative reference was also made to tho report that Mr. Davis had completed arrangements for a dinner to both the teams and at which all tho winter sports bodies would be represented. A complaint was received from tho Y.M.C.A. Club that tho dressing rooms at Victoria Park were unablo to be locked. This discrepancy had been (lie cause of members of. the club suffering tho loss of money and clothing on Saturday last; It was decided to draw the attention of tho City Council, to tho matter.

Tn ' Now Zealand Council confirmed its telegram extending the dute of the local final of tho Chatham Cup .competition, but it emphasised the fact' that tho provincial final against South Auckland must be played on July 28. Application for the use of n ground in the Domain for a game against a team from Pukemiro on Saturday next was received from tho TTospilal Club. It was stated in tho letter that, tho match would bo played at an early hour and would be finished prior to tho representative match. Tho request- was referred to the grounds committee for favourable consideration. It was decided to notify the New Zealand Council that tho hoard was strongly opposed to tlje North Island final of the Chatham Cup competition, which has hitherto been played in Auckland, being changed to Wanganui. As no reply had been received from the Wellington Association relative to_ a Plyger Cup team accompanying the English trophy challengers to play the curtain-raiser on Saturday week, it was decided to telegraph asking for an early decision. Appreciative letters wore received from the New Zealand Council and the Otago Association in reference to tho hospitality extended to the chairman of the Now Zealand Comic i', Mr. B. L. Salmon, and the members of the Otago team on their recent visit to Auckland. Officials were appointed to tho following grounds:—Blandford Park, Messrs. W. Wallcor, F. Baker; Oneluinga, Mr. <T. C. Sibbin; Western Springs, Mr. A. P. Neesham; Victoria Park, Mr. A. B. Chappell; North Shore, Mr. G. L. Adams; St. Heliera, Mr. L. Munro.