THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21910, 20 September 1934, Page 9

THE LEAGUE CODE

AUSTRALIAN TEAM'S VISIT ARRANGEMENT OF MATCHES The itinerary of the Western Shihtifbs team from Sydney was received from the New Zealand Rugby League at last evening's meeting of the; Auckland League. The chairman, Mr. 6. Grey Campbell, said he had conferred with the senior clubs concerned in reference to special training arrangements required by the New Zealand League.

The chairman said the question of the Auckland League giving the New Zealand League the use of Carlaw Park for Saturday, September 22, which date was set aside for the champion of champions game between Richmond and Newton, was satisfactorily arranged.' The olubs concerned will also benefit financially as the result of the postponement of the fixture. The matches to be played in Auckland by the Western Suburbs team arc as follows:—Saturday next, v. Mariat; Wednesday next, v. Newton; September 29, v. Richmond.

The Referees' Association -wrote pointing out that chairs conveying injured people watching matches between the two playing grounds at Carlaw Park were a menace to players, and accidents were possible. It was mentioned that a protest over a try. being allowed caused some discussion between two junior clubs. Mr. Campbell that other arrangements would havV to,. b(* made for these people to watcV'-' the matches, and the secretary, Mr. 1. C til pan offered to provide suitable accommodation. The Mount Albert Club .reported that ; fts senior team had an enjoyable trip to Taradale, which was defeated by a narrow margin after a good game. The Taradale Club wrote commending the Mount Albert players for their behaviour.

I ' Mr. J. Rukutai reported that the formi ation of the Maori Advisory Board was being well received in various provinces, and the first general meeting of delegates will be held at Huntly early in October. ' The Ponsonby Club was granted permission to travel to Huntly on Saturday next. Mr. S. Rickarda was appointed manager of the Tamaki Maori team to visit New Plymouth on Saturday. Mr. E. K. Asher is to represent the Auckland League. The Auckland Athletics Sports Club was granted permission to use Carlaw Park on Thursday evenings after the end of the football season.

FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY Tnter-club Match^—Western Suburbs , v. Marist, Carlaw Park No. 1, 3 p.m. Rrferee to be appointed. . ' ' ' , Second Grade.—Mount Albert . J?apakura, Outer Domain, S p.m., Mr.H. Taylor;, Mangere, a bye.' . .. -<j. Third Grade Intermediate. —Akarans v. City, Outer Domain, 1.45 p.m.,' Mr. H. Taylor; Richmond v. Otahuhu, Grey Lynn Park, 3 p.m., Mr. C. Gedye; Ponsonby v. Devonport, Carlaw Park No. 2, 3 p.m., Mr. A. Kirkland; Blen Ora v. Papakura, Papakura, 3 p.m.. Mr. G. Kelly; Manukau A v. Point Chevalier, Manukau, 3 p.m., Mr. T. Tracey; Northcote v, Marist, Carlaw Park No. 1, 1.45 p.m.,. Mr. S. Fiaher; Manukau B, a bye.

Fourth Grade. —Newton v. Glen Ora, Car law Park No. 2, 1.45 y.m,, Mr., A*. Simp son. '

Fifth Grade.—Knock-out final: City ▼, Richmond, Morningside, 1.46 p.m., Mr.- T Skinner.

House Match.—Harvey and Sons v. Sharland. Limited, Morningside, 3 p.m., Mr. T. Skinner.

Schoolboys' Grade.—Championship final: Avondale v. Richmond, Carlaw Park, 12.80 p-m., Mr. D. Taylor. Seven-a-side: Marist R-t. Avondale, Garlaw Park, 8.45 p.m.