THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23391, 6 July 1939, Page 19

THE LEAGUE CODE

INTER-ISLAND MATCH

SATURDAY'S ARRANGEMENTS PLAY LATE IN RESUMING Arrangements in connection with the North v. South Island fixture and the Possibles and Probables trial game to be played at C'arlaw Park on Saturday were finalised at last evening's meeting of the Auckland Rugby League. The chairman, Mr. G. Grey Campbell, said tin? games would he under the control of the New Zealand Rugby League, and no senior grade matches will be played. The secretary, .Mr. Ivan Culpan, said the main playing area will lip cared for during tho remainder of tho week, and ho suggested that tho Sonth Island team practice at \ ietoria Park. Those arrangements will bo conveyed to the Xew Zealand League for approval. A suggestion that a protest ho made to tho Xew Zealand Leagae against the starling of the English itinerary only three days after the team's arrival in England was made by Mr. V. Mini-ham, who said it was only in fairness to tho players that the opening should he postponed for at least another Tour days. Mr. Campbell said a protest had already been made and no good would eomo at this •stage of any action. Mr. R. Doblc confirmed this and said provision had been made for tho managers to postpone the opening should tho arrival of tho team bo indefinite Mr. Mincham. delegate of the Keferees' Association, reported that on Saturday last the senior game on Xo. '2 ground was many minutes late in starting after half-time. This was a common occurrence, he said. The chairman said it was within the power of the timekeeper to deduct any time over the five minutes allowed for the spell. It was decided lo as:; the clubs to be more prompt in starting. and that failure to observe the rule wiU result in tho spell being shortened. The Referees' Association wrote stating that in future a player replacing one injured would first have to report to tho linesman and he would then bo allowed to take the field when the ball hecamo dead. This will apply only t-; senior games at Cariaw Park. The Auckland Football Association wrote expressing appreciation of the League's congratulations upon winning the Xew Zealand Soccer supremacy. The question of the annual donation to the St. John Ambulance was referred to the treasurer. Mr. ,T. Knowiing, for the necessary action

A complaint was received from tho City Club that ground allocations ior training at Cariaw Park in (he evenings were not being adhered to. The matter was referred to tho secretary for attention. Advice was received from the Green Lane Club that a portion of its finances is to bo invested in the bonds issued to assist tho tour of the New Zealand team. Mr. Campbell said it was a fine gesture on behalf of the club. The Xew South Wales Ungby League advised that the clearance of S. Anderson was in order. The followin? applications for senior membership were approved:—R. Cheater (Xorth Shore), J. Howe. C. O. Hudson (Marist), G. Brown, J. Bourdot, H. Terry (Xorth Shoro). Reinstatement was granted to H. M. Emus.

FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY Representative Fixtures. —North Island v. South Island. Carlaw Park No. 1, 3 p.m., Mr. R. Otto; Possibles v. Probables, Carlaw Park No. J. 1.30 p.m.. Mr. G. Kelly. Linesmen: Messrs. J. Donovan and S. Billman. Senior Reserve Grade.—Ponsonby v. Manukau, Domain No. 1, 1.30 p.m., Mr. J. Gedye; I City v. Richmond, Domain No. 5, 1.30 p.m., Mr. J. Jones; Papakura v. Mount Albert, Outer Domain. 1 ..'SO p.m., Mr. A. Smith; Newton v. Marist, Victoria Park No. 2, 3 p.m., Mr. J. O'Shannessey. Third Grade, No. 1 Section. —Newton v. City' A. Western Springs, 3 p.m., Mr. G. Barnhill: Marist v. Eller.slie. Outer Domain, 3 p.m., Mr. C. Knott; Mount Albert v. Papakura, Papakura, 3 p.m.. Mr. H. Marshall; Maimkau v. Otahuhu, Otahuhu, 3 p.m.. Mr. E. Pope. Third Grade, No. 2 Section. —Richmond v. City B, Domain No. 1, 3 p.m., Mr. A. Simpson; North Short Albions v. Northcote, Stafford Park, Northcote, 3 p.m., Mr. E. LongviJle; Point Chevalier v. Glenora. Point Chevalier, 3 p.m.. Mr. J. Cottingham; R.V. v. Avondale, Avondale Racecourse. 3 p.m., Mr. A. Kinnaird; Ponsonby. a bye. Fourth Grade. —Mannkau v. Otahuhu. Otahuhu, 1.45 p.m., Mr. E. Pope; Mount Albert v. North Shore Albions, Devonport, 3 p.m., Mr. H. Buckton; City v. Green Lane. Victoria Park No. 2, 1.45 p.m., Mr. J. O Shannessy; Ponsonby v. Northcote. Stafford Park, Northcote. 1.45 p.m.. Mr. E. Loneville; Richmond v. Newmarket, Green Lane, 3 p.m., Mr. F. Delgrosso; Papakura, a bye. Fifth Grade. —Richmond v. Marist. Domain No. f>, 3 p.m., Mr. P. Merrick; Glenora v. Newmarket. Grey Lynn Park. 3 p.m.. Mr. J. Leslie; Point Chevalier v. Avondale, Point Chevalier, 3 p.m., Mr. E. Korn; Ellerslie v. Papakura, Papakura, 1.45 p.m., Mr. H. Marshall. „ r , , Sixth Grade. —Ellerslie v. Mount Albert, Green Lane, 1.45 p.m.. Mr. F. Delgrosso; City v. Manukau. Western Spnnes, 1.45 p.m.. Mr.' E. Pvke; Otahuhu v. Richmond, Grey Lynn Park, 1.45 p.m.. Mr. J. Leslie; .North Shore Albions, a bye. SCHOOLBOYS' MATCHES Senior Grade. —Ellerslie v. North Shore, Domain No. 1, 12.45, p.m., Mr. A. Dawo: Otahuhu v. Mount x\.lbert t Domain J.o. u. noon, Mr. E. Paltridge; Isorthcote, ><ewton. Richmond, byes. „ Intermediate A Grade. —Richmond v Ponsonby, Western Springs. 12.45 p.m., Mr. iv Pvke- Point Chevalier v. !Newtou. loinv Chevalier. 2 p.m., Mr. J.' Cottinfrhain; Avondale v.'Mount Albert. Avondale, 2 p.m., Mr "intermediate B Grade. —Manukau v Now. market. Victoria Park. 12.45 p.m.. Mr. J. O'Shannesv; -St. Patricks v. Ellerslie, Domain No J. noon. Mr. H. Tate; Green Lane v North Shore, Outer Domain, 12.40 p.m., Wfc.? o T'Sin,S, ft»S; p m Mr. E. Paltridge; Point Chevalier v. Glenora Point Chevalier. 2 P.m., Mr. E. Korn; St. Patrick's, a . Messrs Linesmen. —Carjaw Park M>. l. -Messrs. A. Compney, D. Taylor. A Reserve Referees.-—Messrs. A. Pearson, a. Applcton. T. Evans.