THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21904, 13 September 1934, Page 9

THE LEAGUE CODE

MATCH BETWEEN MAORIS TAMAKI TEAM SUCCESSFUL DEFEAT OF LOWER WAIKATO A, representative Maori Rugby League match was played at Carlaw Park yesterday afternoon between the Tamaki and Lower Waikato teams, the former winning by 36 points to 13. The Tamaki Maori team was composed of representatives of the Auckland Ilugby League, and it is now intended to send tho successful team to play Taranaki for the Waitangi Shield. This trophy was recently presented for competition between the Maori races of each North Island province. A fair attendance witnessed a one-sided same, as lamaki was easily the superior team." Its backs played clever football and their speed resulted in several easy tries being scored. In the first half good play by -the Tamaki inside backs gave them a decided advantage, while the forwards were equally impressive.

Lower Waikato did better in the second half, but its play lacked finish. Bad handling was a feature of its play. 1 For Tamaki, tries were scored by Turci (4), Watene (2) D. Nathan, A. Nathan. Te Bau and Roberts. Watene. D. Nathan , rei converted a try each. For Lower Waikato, P. Pawson, Wharakau and. R. Cooper scored tries, J. Cooper and B. Paki each converting one. Mr. W. Simpson was referee.

TAMAKI TO MEET TARANAKI MATCH WITH SOUTH AUCKLAND Matters in connection with future matches for the Waitangi Maori Shield were discussed at last evening'e meeting of the Auckland liugby League, when a formal application was made by the Tamaki Club to play laranaki on September 22 at New Plymouth. The chairman. Mr. G. Grey Campbell, said much depended upon the visit of the Sydney Western Suburbs Club team, which would arrive on that date. It was intended that the champion of champions gams between Richmond and Newton would be played on September 22 and two Newton players were included in the Tamaki Maori team to go on tour.

The matter was deferred until after this evening's meeting of the New Zealand League, which will announce the definite programme for the Sydney team's tour. Mr. Campbell said that, should Tamaki defeat Taranaki, a match wouW be arranged at Huntly on October 6 or 8, during the celebration of the anniversary of the coronalion of the Maori king.

Mr. E. K. Asher was appointed tb» Auckland League's representative on the visit to Tanmaki. t . , T &rrai%ements for the entertainment of the South Auckland team to play Auckland were left .tha hands of "the secretary. Two senior reserve grade players, one from Richmond, and one from City, ordered off last Saturday, were severely cautioned for fighting. ! • ' ! . ' * FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY Representative Match.—South Auckland v. Auckland, Garlaw Park No. 1, 3 p.m d , Mr; M. Wetherill. Second Grade Knock-out.—First round: Papakura v. Otahuhu, Carlaw Park No. 1, 1.45 p.m., Mr. O. Chalmers. ~ Third s Grade Intermediate.—Akarana ▼. Otahuhu, Outer Domain, 3 p.m., Mr. D. Taylor: Point Chevalier v. papakura. Grey Lynn Park, 2.30 p.m., Mr. J. Cottingham; Northcote v.- Richmond. Northccte, 3 p.m., Mr. J. Hawkes; Manukau A v. Ponsonby, Manukau, 3 p.m., Mr. A. Simpson; Manukau B. v. City, Grey Lynn. Park, 3.30 p.m., Mr. G. Sheen; Glen Ora v. Marist, Morningside, 3 p.m., Mr. J. Hammond; Devonport, a bye. Fourth Grade Knock-out.—Marist v. Newton, Outer Domain, 1.45 p.m., Mr. S. Ball: .Glen Ora v. Papakura. Carlaw Park No. 2, 3 p.m., Mr. M. Renton. Fifth Grade Knock-out.—City v. Otahuhu, Carlaw Park No. 2. 1.45 p.m., Mr.. A. Bmithj Ponsonby v. Manukau, Manukau. 1.45 p.m.. Mr. A. Simpson. _ Sixth Grade Knock-out.-*-Fmal: Ellerslie v. Newton, Morningside, 1.45 p.m., Mr. A. Lonergan. , Seventh Grade Knock-out.—Fmal: Richmond A v. Richmond B, Grey Lynn Park, 1.15 p.m., Mr. J. Short. Schoolboys' Games. —Avondale v. Richmond, Carlaw Park, 12.30 p.m., Mr. G. Kelly; Northcote v. Devonport, Carlaw Park, 12.80 p.m.. Mr. V. Anderson; Marist A, v. Marist B, Grey Lynn Park. 12.45 pan.. Mr. "J. Sbort; v. ~ Dgvonport, Ewlaw,; Park, 3,45 p.m.