THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22194, 22 August 1935, Page 9

THE LEAGUE CODE

SUCCESS OF SEASON INCREASE IN GATE-TAKINGS TOUR OF SOUTH PROBABLE The success of the Rugby League season to date from a financial viewpoint was referred to b.v Mr. G. Grey Cain|>holl, chairman, at last night's meeting of the management committee of the Auckland Hugby League. Mr. Campbell said that at the conclusion of the club championship a detailed statement had been prepared, and it was pleasing to report that the takings for club matches this season were just over £SOO better than those in 1934. and exceeded bv £I2OO the takings in 1931. During the past ten weeks heavy rain had fallen each Saturday, otherwise the figures would have been even more satisfactory. The chairman paid a tribute to the high standard of club football and the appreciation of the spectators. > Providing satisfactory arrangements wenmade with the New Zealand Rugby League, it was decided to send an Auckland team on a short tour of the South Island later in the seaeon It is intended to piny matches at Christchurch, West Coast and Welling ton.

The New Zealand Maori Control Board was granted the use of Carluw Park nexi Wfdnesday to plav a Waitangi Shield match between Hawke'a Bay and Tarnaki, holder of the trophy. The Olahuhu Club advised that the alteration in the club colours as submitted b.v the junior management committee was approved. A request from the Bouth Auckland League for a junior representative tnntch against a third grade Auckland team was dtchned. It was pointed out that a full programme had been arranged. The Newton Club wrote asking the club qualifications necessary before a player could obtain Auckland representative hon ours. It was decided to reply that no restnc tions were played on recognised senior players. A vote of thanks waa passed to Mr. J F. W. Dickson for a presentation of two gold medals. The allocation will be made after next Saturday's mutches. , It was decided to forward a letter of con gratulution to the "Marist Club on winning the senior reserve grade championship. DRAW FOR SATURDAY The following matches were arranged for next Saturday:— Roope Rooster.—Senior grade: Richmond v. Devonport, Carlaw Park No. 1. 3 p.m. Mr. W Simpson; Mount Albert v. Marist. Carlaw Park No. 1. 130 p.m., Mr P. Rogers. City v. Ponsonby. Carlaw Park No 2. 3 p.m., Mr. S. Billmnn; Otahuhu v. New ion. Carlaw Park No. 2. 1.30 p.m., Mr. R. Otto. Stallard Cup.—Reserve grade: City v Devcnport. Domain No. 2. 1.45 p.m., Mr. T. 1 Evan*; Newton v Richmond. Domain No. 2. 3 p.m., Mf A Sanders. Ponsonby v. Oreen Lane, Domain No 6. 8 p.m.. Mr. A. Kirk land; Papnkurn v. Mount Albert, Pnpakum. 3 p.m.. Mr. L. Dixon; Mnrist v Waiuku Waiuku. 3 p.m., Mr F Thompson. Second Grade (knockout) Ponsonby v. Mount Albert, W"stern Springs, 3 p.m., Mr O. Chalmers, li V v. Manukau, Morningside. 3 p.m.. Mi. J. Gedye; Richmond v. Olc-n Ora. Point Chevalier. 3 p.m., Mr. G Kelly: Mangere, a bye Third Grade. City v Aknrana, Domain No. 6, 145 p.m.. Mr D Taylor: Marist v Richmond, Grey Lynn Park. 3 p.m . Mr. J. Hammond: Devonport v. Ponsonby. Victoria Park, 3 p m.. Mi C. Bonelmm; F.llerslie v Mnnukau. Manukau. 3 p.m., Mr; M. Renton Otahuhu v Oreen Lane. Manukau. 8 p.m.. Mr. <Ai Lennie. • Fourth Grade.- Papnkura ; v. City, Outer Domain. 3 p.m.. Mr. A. Simpson: Otahuhu v Richmond. Grey Lynn Park. 1.45 p o>.. Mr. J. Hiinmond: Mount Albert v. Point Chevalier B. Mornineside, 1.45 p.m.. Mr A 12 Smith Glen Ora v. Point ChevolieT A. Point Chcval'er, 1.45 p.ln.. Mr: G Kelly: Newton v Northcote, Northcote. 3 p.m.. Mr J Cottingnam: Ponsonhy, a bye. Fifth Gradt (knock-out).—Richmond A v Richmond B. Victoria Park, 1.45 p.m . Mr C. Bonehnm. Akarnna v Elleralie, Mann kan. 1.45 p.m.. Mr. .M. Renton. Sixth Grade.- Glen Ora v Richmond. Western Springs. 1.45 p m., Mr O. Chalm ers; Northcote. City and Devonport. byes Seventh Grade.—Richmond v City. Outer Domain. 1 45 p.m.. Mr. A Campney: Avon dale, a bye. Schoolboys.—Devonport v. Richmond. Cat larw Park. 12.30 n..m., Mr T Tracey: Nor'h • rote v Manet. Carlaw Park, 12.30 p m.. Mr W Minchnm:, Green Lnn» A v Akarana. Outer Domain, 12.30 o m.. Mr. B. Ander ••on: Otahuhu v Avondale Convent. Point Chevalier. 12.30 p.m.. Mr' J Mncown, City v Avondale. Donnnin No 5. 12 30 p.m.. Mi \ Kinnaird: Ellerslie v. Lane B Ellerslie, 12 30 p.m., Mr. J. Short Seven-a-side. Avondale v. Richmond B. Carlaw Park. 3.45 p.m. Linesmen. —Carlaw Park No. 1 ground. Messrs T. Mann. W Caddy; No. 2, Messrs T. Tracey. T. Skinner. WAITANC! CHALLENGE SHIELD A challenge ha* been received for the Wai tansri Shipld fro.n Hawke'e Bay and the mat eh has heen set down at Carlaw Park next Wednesday The game will be played under the control of (be New Zealand Maori Rugbv League Board The shield is at present '•pld by Tarnaki (Auckland) and the following player" have heen chosen for practice at Carlaw Park (his evening and next Toes Hay at 730 o'clock Murray. W Tnrei. S Watene. Bickerton C L Brown. T TawVifli. J FTani. P Knuhoa. J Hira Ratu Kirkwood. Kelsall D Nathan. W "-"UeHon. A Nathan. P Nathan, Awhitu. Mosea, Wharepouri. Terewhiti