THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22200, 29 August 1935, Page 9

THE LEAGUE CODE

ROUGH PLAY INCIDENTS SUSPENSION OF FORWARD AUCKLAND TEAM'S TOUR Incidents of rough play, which occurred at Carlaw Park last Saturday in a senior match, were discussed in committee at last evening's meeting of the Auckland Rugby League. It was subsequently announced that W. Shadbolt, a forward of the Mount Albert Club, was suspended for the remainder of the season. The chairman, Alr._ Grev Campbell, said the management committee wa-s determined to suppress rough play. The proposed visit of an Auckland team to the South Island following an urgent request from the West Coast for a game on a Saturday and riot on a Wednesday as suggested, was finalised Mr. Campbell said t •he appreciated the difficulties on the West Coast, but he saw no reason why Christchurch should forfeit its clainiß for a Saturday game. The Auckland League was faced with difficulties, as already Wellington dosired a match on a certain date. Pending telephone communication to-day, the matter was left in the hands o£ Mr. Campbell with power to act. It was ' decided to send 16 players on the southern tour, and Mr. Grey Campbell was appointed manager and Mr. H. Avery selector and coach. With regard to the Auckland match against the Ausitialians on September 21, it was decided to pay special attention to the team pn its arrival back from the southern tour, and the selectors were instructed to choose the team after next Saturday's matches, The number of players to be chosen was left to the discretion of tho selectors. . The following applications for registration us senior players were approved:—R. Dick, R, Grant, B. W. Johnston, J. C. BurgeHS. DRAW FOR SATURDAY The following matches were arranged for next Saturday:— . „ Roope Rooster.—Semi-final: Richmond v. Mount Albert, Carlaw Park No. 1, 3 p.m., Mr M Wetherill; City v. Newton, Carlaw Park No. 1, 1.30 p.m., Mr. W. Simpson. Additional Games.—Mariet v. Devonport, Carlaw Park No. 2, 3 p.m.. Mr. S. BiHman: PonEonby v. Otuhuhu, Carla.w Park No 2, 1.80 p.m., Mr. 0. Chalmers. . Reserve Grade.—Ponsonby v. Point Chevalier, Outer Domain, 3 p.m., Mr. T. Evans: Devonport v. Newton, Outer Domain, 1.45 p.m., Mr. A. Kirkland; Green Lane v. Mount Albert, Domain No. 5, 1.45 p.m., Mr. J Hawke; Papakura v. City. Domain No. 1, 3 p.m., Mr F Thompson; Richmond v. Mnrist, 1.45 p.m.. Mr R. Otto. Second Grade.—Knock-out: Ponsonby v. Richmond, Morningside, 3 p.m., Mr. L. Dixon; Mangere v. R.V., Grey Lynn Park, 3 p.m., Mr. H. Taylor. . Third Grade.—Knock-out: Marist v. Akarnna. Western Springs, 1.45 p.m., Mr. A. Smith; City v. Green Lane, Western Springs, 3 p m.. Mr M. Renton; Ellerslie v. Ponsonby, Ellerslie. 3 p.m., Mr. J. Hammond; Devonport v. Manukau, Devonport, 3 p.m.. Mr. A Sanders Fourth Grade.—Knock-out: Papakura v. Mount Albert, Morningfiide. 1.45 p.m., Mr. L. Dixon: Point Chevalier B v Richmond, Orcy Lynn Park, 1.45 p.m., Mr. H. Taylor; Glen Ora v. Newton. Domain No. 5, 3 p.m., Mr J Cottingharo; Northcote v. City, ' Victoria Park. 3 p.m., Mr. A. Farrell. Point Chevalier A arid Ponsonby, byes. Fifth Grade.—Final of knock-out: Richmond A v. El'crslie. Victoria Park, 145 p.m., Mr. C Boneham: Messrs. T. Skinner and A. Farrell (linesmen). . House Match.-Heard's v. Brown Brothers \ and Geddes. Point . Chevalier, 3 p.m. I Schoolboys.—Devonport v. Green Lnne A, Carlaw Park. 12.30 pim.. Mr. G. Kelly: A v.ondale y Green I>ane B, Carlaw Park I \'n 1 12.30 p.m.. Mr. A Kinnaird; Avondale Convent v. .Ellerslre. Outi-r Domnin. hs3o c.m.. Mr A Lennie; City. v. Akarana. Domain No. 5, 12.30 p.m.. Mr. .T. Macown; R'ehmond v. Mnrist. Domain No. 1. 12.30 n.tn„ Mr. T. Tracfy. Reven-a-aide.— Avondale Convent v. Richmond'A, Carlaw Park, 1.20 p.m. j - Ellerslie v. Green. Lane. Carlaw Park; 3.15 p.m. WAITANGI SHIELD NARROW MARGIN FOR TAMAKI The second challenge match for the Waitangi Shield was played at Carlaw Park yesterday when . the Tamaki (Auckland) Maori team successfully defended the trophy agaipst tho challengers, Hawke'a Bay. The latter put up a splendid showing and was only defeated by 27 points 'o 25 in an even game. The local team <Jid most of the attacking and its backs played good football The Hawke's Bay forwards, however, dominated play and sound tackling by the visitors was a feature of" the game. The success of Auckland was due to the splendid, play of L. Brown. at centrethreequarter. Besides scoring two tries. Brown paved the way for two others. Hapi,. on, the wing, also played a good game and proved a dangerous player on attack. He. was a-former Hawke's Bay, Rqgby Union representative. Murray, at fullback, and Bickerton, five-eighths, were the weak links in, the, Auckland team. Watene was easily (he best forward on the ground, and his good tacklin« often checked dangerous movements, ■< . Kihi nnd Gemmell, the Hawke's Bay five-eighths, played good football; The former often made nice openings. Poi, lit halfback, also did useful work. Much credit -is due to the forwards for a bustling game. Purcell, who scored three tries, w&s always prominent. while Ransfield, and Wano also played well. The ground conditions were good and there was n fair attendance. For Auckland, > Brown ,'2), Hapi, Turei, Skelton and i Watene scored tries. Watene converted two i tries, and' Turei one try. For Hawke's I Bay. Purcell scored three tries, and Ponga r ,and Taylor one each. Ransfield kicked s three penalty goals and converted one try. s Wano converted one try. Mr. A. Saunders was referee.