THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23101, 28 July 1938, Page 20

THE LEAGUE CODE

BEQUEST FROM SYDNEY PONSONBY APPEAL UPHELD POSTPONEMENT OF MATCHES A decision to seek permission from the New Zealand Hughy Li-ague to invite a Svdnev clult team to play a series ()t - matches at Carlaw Park was made at last e\eniug's meeting <>l the Auckland' I?ughv League. The chairman. Mr. (i. (Jrev Campbell, said that already two prominent Sydney clubs uete \<i> la-en to come to New- Zealand, and, providing salislaclory shipping arrangements can he made, three matches could be played in Auckland. In answer to a .question, Mr. Campbell Slid that he s.iu no reason why the N'i» Zealand League would offer any olije lions to negotiations being opened. The Canterbury League wrote expressing appreciation i.t arrangement* in i mined tun with the representative game again-l Auckland at Carlaw Park on Saturday, August I •>. A. Beyer, a former representative player, was regraded and transferred from Kicbimmd In Kllerslic. Beyer admilled lo the chairman dial he had made an application for reinstatement to Hugby. but il '..as relnsed. The appeal of the Ponsonby l lull against the decision of the junior control Kurd i" awarding a sixth grade match to I u lunoiid was upheld, and a replay was ordered. II was further decided to suggest to the jiuuoi control board that the rule dealing with the registration and birth certificates of sixth and seventh grade players should be altered so that the onus of a player's age be placed on the club and not the junior control hoard. Reference was made to the trip of the Newlon Club team to Christcluirch. It was decided to thank the Canterbury and Wellington Leagues for their valuable assistance in making the trip an enjoyable one. With regard to a request tor a ruling on the right of referees to call off matches owing to grounds being considered unfit to pla,\ on, it was pointed out that, provided the two captains were agreeable, the games should go on. Jt was decided to hold a conference with the Kcfcrees' Association. as there seemed nr. impression that the referee had sole power to postpone a match, e\en alter the controlling body .had ordered the competitions to continue.

FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY Senior Grade A. —Manukau v. Richmond, Carlaw Park No. I, :J p.m.. Mr. M. Wetherill; Xew toll v. Ponsonby, Carlaw Park No. I j :((i p.m., Mr. K. Otto; City v. Marist, Carlaw Park So. It p.m., Mr. A. Kinniard; Xoith Shore v. Papakura. Carlaw Park No. •J, l.iio p.m.. Mr. K. Mincham. Senior Reserve Grade. —Newton v. Pon son by, Domain No. I. Mr. G. Kelly; Manukau v. liichmoml, Domain No. I, 1 ."at p.m., .Mr. S. Billman; North Shore I'apaknra Domain, •! p.m.. Mr. O. Chalmers; ( ily v Marist, Domain. l.:to p.m.. Mr. J Ilaukcs Senior B Grade. —Kllerslic v. Olahiiliu, Green Lane, :i p.m., Mr. .1. Colliiigham; Northcote v. If.V-, Victoria Park. .'!. l."> p.m. Mr. C. Knott; Green Lane v. Point Clieva lier. Point Chevalier, 3 p.m., Mr. I - . I'hoinp 6011

Third Grade. —No. I section: Qtahnhu v. Ellerslie, Otahuhu. ;! p.m.. Mr. A Smith; Marist v. Mannkau, Mannkau, :i p.m., Mr. K. Mrlvor; Papaknra v. Xorth Shore, Dt-vmi-port. p.m., Mr G. Barnlnll; Cit.v v. Mount Albert, Western Springs, p.in.. Mr A. Pearson Xo. section: I'oint Chevalier v. Ponsonby. Point Chevalier, p.m.. Mr. .7, Jones; Avondale v. Clcnora. Morninuside, :» p.m., Mr. li. Marshall; »R,V. v. Kirhmnml, Outer Domain, :i p.m., Mr. J. IHmovan; Xorthcote. a b\e.

Fourth Oracle. — Mount Albert »• |{.V. Mc»rnin:<sii!i, I p.m.. Mr. K. Butt; N' .1 nukau v. Otahnhu, Ota liiiliu. II "> p. 111.. Mr. A. F.. Smith, City 1. Rllrrsli<*. Victoria Park. 2.1."i pm., Mr. (.'. Knott. 1 I lenora v. Richmond. Grey Lynn l'ark, :i p.m., Mr. ■\. Simpson; Pa pa k lira v. North Shore, Papakura, 'i p.m., Mr. 11. Mcintosh. Fifth Grade. —Mount Albert v. Richmond, Western Springs, l.l"> p.m.. Mr. A. Pearson; North Shore v. City, Outer Pomain. l.t."> p.m.. Mr. J. Donovan: Northcote v. Papaknra, Papakura. 1.1"> p.m., Mr. IT. Mcintosh; Green Lane v. Point Chevalier. On en Lane, t •!" p.m., Mr. 11. McGregor; Ellerslic, a hye.

Sixth Grade. —Richmond v. Ponsonby, Victoria Park, 1.1."i p.m.. Mr. A. Farrcll; Otahuhti v. Avondale, Point Chevalier, l.i~> p.m., Mr. J. 'O'Shannessy; Maris', a bye. Seventh Grade. — F.llerslie v. North Shore, Devimport. 1.t.l p.m.. Mr. O. Barnliill; Richmond v. Manukau, (Ircy Lynn Park. I.lT> p.m., Mr. A. Simpson; Papakura v. Point Chevalier. Point Chevalier. l.t."> p.m.. Mr. A. Anpleton; City v. Glenora. GK'n F.drn. 3 p.m.. Mr. A. Ans-'l 1 Reserve Referees. —Messrs. F. Lonirvillc, fT. Carroll. Linesmen: Car law l'ark No 1. Messrs. J. Macorn, 11. T.ihe; No. 2. Messrs 1) Taylor, R Merrick

TOUR CANCELLED AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY TEAM SYDNEY, July '27 The proposed tour of Xew Zealand by a country liugby League team lias been cancelled. The Xew Zealand officials advised the Country Rugby League secretary lliat the itinerary suggested would clash uith big racing fixtures in Auckland, and the tour /would be certain to show a loss. As a result the Xew Zealand League could not offer a guarantee to the Country League. It is likely that a country team will tour the Dominion next year.

POST FOR AUSTRALIAN WIGAN CLUB MANAGER (Received July 27. 8.80 p.m.) SYDXF.Y, July 27 A cablegram has been received stating that Mr. 11. Sunderland has accepted the sec-retary-managership of the Wigan Rugby League Club at a salary of 7">u a war Sunderland, who is secretary of the Oueciislaml League, declined to-day to confirm his acceptance. A Xew Zealander, Roy Margrave, «ho played for York and for the Toulouse Club, France, has arrived in Sydney, lie will leave for Xew Zealand on August 'l. Mr. Sunderland has been prominent in Rugby League circles in Australia for many years. He is recognised as a great organiser and has been manager of <j\erseas touring teams on several occasions. SCHOOLBOY REPRESENTATIVES The following Auckland senior schoolboys hav j been chosen by l.lie selector, Mr. S. Dickey, to train at 1.30 on Monday with a view to meeting a South Auckland .-idr m a challenge match for the Golden Bloom banner: - Hacks: M. Hrockliss (Xortlnote), A. Speedy (Otahuhu), N. Green (Avondale). V. ({vail, R. McGregor i Richmond). J. Snrh.v (Newton), C. Riley (Green Lanel, A. flaysnii (I'onsonbv); forwards, G. Leu is, K. Jams (I'oihl Chevalier), A. Clark (Glenora). U. Fielder (Green Lane). G. iiavidson (Mount Albert), K. Lorrigan (Xew toil), J. linen (Xewlon).