THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22152, 4 July 1935, Page 16

THE LEAGUE CODE

ILLEGAL TACKLING PLAYERS LIABLE TO INJURY STRICTER CONTROL NECESSARY The question of late tackling in Benior matches and the possibility of such tactics causing serious injury to players was mentioned by Mr. G. Grey-Camp-, bell at last evening's meeting of the Auckland Rugby Leaguo. Mr. Campbell said that .be was concerned about many incidents of late tackling whore players were charged long alter they had lost possession of the ball, and ho agreed that stricter control was necessary. ) Mr. W. Mincham said that the. Referees Association would bo only too anxious to assist in suppressing Into tackling, which was a menace to the game. Permission was granted the City Club to piny a ma.tch at Whangarei on Saturday "it 'was decided to play a senior grade match at Glen Eden on Saturday week between Newton and Ponaonby. The Dovonport Club was granted permission to play a match at Whangarei on July 20. An application irom the Deyonport third grade team, which also desired to travel to Whangarei, was referred to the junior advisory board. , A protest by the City Club against the playing* of short time in its recent senior reserve grside match against Deyonport was referred to the Referees' Association for a report. Mr, Campbell said it was difficult to understand the statement that only 28 minutes hud been played in the second hall as, in "a written report, the referee concerned said .that seven minutes were deducted for injuries. j„.. The question of securing permanent dressing room accommodation for the Mount Albert Club at Carlaw Park received favourable consideration. The matter waß left in the hands of ':he chairman. A complaint received from the KefeTees Association that unauthorised persona were gainings admittance to the dressing rooms at Carlaw Paik was referred to a sub-com-mittee for investigation. It was decided to thank Mr. E. B. Bennett for donating a cup for competition among schoolboys. It was stated that tho trophy would be awarded for general neatness of attire. Mr. Bennett stated that he was prepared to assist the boys' competition and would be pleased to make a further donation of a miniature cup for annual competition. ~ . , , A complaint was made regarding tho lack of lighting facilities at Victoria Park. It was decided to bring the matter before the notice of the City Council. The Northland League wrote thanking the Newton Club for participating in the recent opening of Jubilee Park at Whangarei. The letter stated that the excellent conduct of the Newton players called for special commendation.

FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY Following are the fixtures for Saturday:— Senior Grade A.—'Richmond v. Ponsonby, Carlaw Park No. 1. 3 p.m.. Mr. P. Rogers: Maris! v. City. Carlaw Park No. 1. 1.45 p.m., Mr. M. Wetherill; Newton v. Devonfort. Carlaw Park No. 2, 3 p.m., Mr. S. Billipfcn. * Senior Reserve Grade.—Newton r. Devonport, Carlaw Park No. 2, 1.45 p.m., Mr. W. Simpson; Richmond v. Ponsonby. Domain No. 1. 1.45 p.m., Mr. R. Otto; Marist v. City. Domain No. 1, 3 p.m., Mr. S. Fisher. Senior Grade B.—Papakura v. Green Lane. Morningside. 3 p.m.. Mr. A. Simpson; "Waiuku,v, Otahuhu, Manukau, 3 p.m., Mr. F. Thompson. Second Grade.—R.V. v. Richmond, Western Springs, 3 p.m., Mr. J. Haipmond; Manukau v. Mount Albert, Manuliau, 3 p.m., Mr. D. Taylor; Glen Ora v. Ponsonby, Victoria Park, 3 p.m., Mr. J. Hawkes; Papakura. a bye. Third Grade.—Marist A v. Ponsonby, Domain! No. 5, 3 p.m.. Mr. Chalmers; Northcote ▼. Akarana A, Victoria Park, 1.45 p.m., Mr. C. Gady«: Devonport v. Marist B. Outer Domain, 3 p.m.. Mr. M. Renton; Green Lane Richmond. Grey Lynn Park, 3 p.m.. Mr. G. Kelly; City v. Ellerslie, Ellerslie, 8 p.m., Mr. T. Evans; Manukau B and Otahuhu, byes. •Fourth Grnde.—Otahuhu v. Ponsonby, Outer Domain, 1.45 p.m., Mr. J. Gedye; Papakura v. Mount Albert, Papakura, 3 p.m., Mr. D, Taylor; Glen Ora v. Newton, Glen Eden, 3 p.m., Mr. L. Dixon; Point Chevalier B v. Richmond. Point Chevalier, 3 p.m., Mr. A. Sanders; Northcote y. City, Northcote, 8 P.m., Mr. C. Boneham. Fifth Grade.—Papakura v. Richmond B, Papakura, 1.45 p.m., Mr. H. Taylor; Newton v. Ell er9 'i®- Ellerslie, 1.45 p.m., Mr. T. Mcintosh; Richmond A v. Akarana, Western Springs, 1.45 p.m., Mr. A. Campney; Mount Albert v. Devonport, Devonport, 3 p.m., Mr. A. Smith. Sixth Grade.—Devonport ▼. Point Chevalier, Devonport,'* 1.45 p.m., Mr. A. Smith; [Richmond! v. Northcote, Grey Lynn Park. 1.45 p.m., Mr. I. McCown; Glen Ora v. City, Domain No. 5, 1.45 p.m., Mr. L. Wil»on. Seventh Grade!— Richmond v. Avondale, Point Chevalier, 1.45 p.m., Mr. T. Skinner; City, a bye. Schoolboys' G::ade.—Marist v. Avondale, Carlaw Park, 12.00 p.m., Mr, A. Lennie; Devonport v. Ellerslie, Outer Domain, 12.30 6m., Mr. B. Anderson; City v. Akarana. omain No. 1, 12.30 p.m.. Mr. A. Farrell; Avondale Convent v. Green Lane A, Point Chevalier, 12.30 p.m.. Mr. J. Short; Otahuhu v. Green Lani B, Ellerslie, 12.30 p.m., Mr. T. Mcintosh; Northcote v. Richmond, .Northcote, 2,p.m., Mr. C. Boneham. Seven-a-side.—Richmond A v. Avondale, Carlaw Park, 2.30 p.m.; Richmond B v. Ellerslie. Carlaw Park. 3.30 p.m. Linesmen. —Messrs. J. Cottingham and W. Park No. 1; Messrs. T. Mann and P. Brady, Carlaw Park No. 2.