THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23409, 27 July 1939, Page 22

THE LEAGUE CODE

[WELLINGTON BEQUEST CENTRAL CLUB WANTS MATCH PLAYING OF SHORT SPELLS Sympathy and regret were expressed at last evening's meeting of the Auckland Rugby League when Mr. J. iProbert referred to the decision of the chairman, Mr. G. Grey Campbell, not io make the trip to, England as comanager of the New-Zealand team, following the advice of several doctors. Mr. J. Rukutai said personally ho regretted that Mr. Campbell had found it necessary to forgo such a wonderful trip, and the loss to the team would be severely felt. Mr. .Rukutai said that no official in the codo could have mado a- greater success of the position than Mr. Campbell. In acknowledging tho expressions of confidence, , Mr. Campbell said that from all eourcos ho had received messages of sympathy, and, much as ho would have liked to go to England, his decision to withdraw was mado in his own interests as well as those of the team. Some discussion arose as tho result of n request from tho Central Club, winner of the Wellington League championship, for a match at an early date against the champion Auckland club. Mr. Campbell said tho request had much to commend it and there was every reason to anticipate strong opposition from tho Central team. The question, however, was whether tho game could bo played on Saturday week, should Mount Albert win next Saturday.

Mr. J. Rukutai suggested that a better attraction would be to play a game between Auckland and Wellington, It was decided to defer final consideration until after tho result of tho club matches next Saturday. Mr. W. Mincham, on behalf of the Referees' Association, raised tho question of short time played in a senior game on No. 2 ground at Carlaw Fark last Saturday. It was pointed out that tho captains of both teams had agreed to play equal spells of 3"> minutes. Mr. Campbell said that tho circumstances last Saturday alter the farewell altered the usual order of things, but it was' to be clearly understood that, unless, the authority of tho management committee was first obtained, epeHs of 40, minutes' duration must be played. On behalf' of the Auckland members of the New Zealand team, Mr. J. A. Redwood tvrote expressing appreciation of tho magnificent display and' the expression of goodwill at Carlaw Park last Saturday. The letter also conveyed congratulations lo Mr. F. T. McAneny for his, arrangements in connection With the display. Writing from the Bay of Plenty, Mr. W. Edwards, the. secretary, said the code was making good progress in tho district, and ho eought information as lo the possibilities of games against club teams. A. Broadhead, of the Richmond club, who was ordered off last Saturday, was suspended for one playing Saturday. Mr. F. T. McAneny was appointed as temporary delegate on the New Zealand Rugby League in place of Mr. "R. Doble. and Mr. E. Chapman was appointed call and press steward at Carlaw Park. Mr. Chapman reported that, ns the result of the excellent part played by Point Chevalier in the" farewell parade last Saturday, it had been decided to make a special present.ition to the dub.' • The following transfers were approved:— F. L. Schultz. Papakura. to Mount Albert: W. Briggs and C. Saunders. South Auckland to Auckland. Applications for membership were received from J. Rose, Newton, and A. R.-Hall,' North Shoro.

I FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY Senior Grade.—Mount Albert v. North Shortf, Carlaw Park No. 1, 3 p.m., Mr. K. iMclver; Marist v. Ponsonby, Carlaw Park No. 1, 1.30 p.m., Mr. J.-Jones; City v. Mannkau, Carlaw Park No. 2, 3 p.m., Mr. J. Hawkes; Papakura v. Richmond, Carlaw Park 2so. 2, 1.30 p.m., Mr. J. Donovan. Senior Reserve Grade. —Marist v. Ponsonby, Domain Np. ; 1, 3 p.m.; Mr. 0. Chalmers; North Shioro v. Mount Albert, Domain No. 1, 1.30 p.m., Mr-. A_. Appleton; Papakura v. Richmond, Domain No. 5, 3 p.m., Mr. G. Kelly; City v. Manukau, Domain No. 5, 1.30 p.m., Mr. A. Person. - • Senior B-Grade'.—Otahuhu v. Point Chevalier, Green Lane, 3 p.m., Mr. G. Barnhill; K.V. v. Green Lane, Outer Domain, 3 p.m., Mr. H. Marshall: Ellerslio v. Northcote, Victoria Park No. 2. 3 p.m., Mr. F. Delgrosso. Third Grade.—No. 1 section: Newton v. Mount .Albert, Point Chevalier, 3 p.m., Mr. E. Lorigvillo; Marist v. City A, Outer Domain, 1.45. pjn.,-Mr.- C. Knott.;' Ellerslio v. Otahuhu; Mount "Wellington, 3 p.m., Mr. H. Tate; Manukau v. Papakura, Papakura, 3 p.m., Mr. J. Gedyo. .Third Grade.—No. 2 section.: .Richmond v. Korthcote,- Northcote. 3 p.m.-, Mr. A. Lennie; Shore Albiops v. Glenora. Devonport, 3 p.m., Mr. Buckton; City B v. Avondale, Western Springs, 3.30 p.m., Mr. E. Pope; R.V. \\ Ponsonby, Victo'ria Park No. 2, 1.45 p.m., 'Mr. A. Ansell; Point Chevalier, a bye. Fourth Grade. —Otahiihu v. Manukau, Manukau, 3 p.m., Mr. A. Simpson; Mount Albert ,v. Shore Albions. Devonport, 1.45 p.m., Mr. Buckton; Papakura v. R.V., Otahuhu, 3 p.m., Mr. E. Korn; City v. Green Lane, Green Lane, 1.45 p.m., Mr. E. Paltridge; Ponsonby v. Northcote, Northcote. 1.45 p.m., Mr. A Lennie; Richmond v. Newmarket, Grey -Lynn Park, 3 p.m.,. Mr. .J. O'Shaunessy. . , , Fifth Grade. —Richmond v. Avondale, [Avondale, 3 p.m.. Mr. S. Evans; Glenora v. Ellerslic. Glen Eden, 3 p.m., Mr. A. Smith; Newmarket v. PoVnt Chevalier, Point Chevalier, 3' p.m., Mr. H. McGregor; Marist v. Papakura, p.m., Mr. 'J. GC Sixth Grade.—rEHerslic v. Mount Albert, ■Point Chevalier, VAS p.m., Mr. H. Rao; City v Manukau, Western Springs, 2.30 p.m.. Mr. J; Marown; Otahuhu v. Richmond, Grey Lynn Park, 1.45 p.m., Mr.. J. Cottingham; Shore Albions, a bye. Seventh Grade.—Richmond v. City, Poin Chevalier, 1.45 p.m., Mr. E Longvillo; Point Chevalier v. Northcote. Western' Springs, 1.30 p.m., Mr. J. Macown; Ponsonby v. Papakura,.Otahuhu, 1.45 p.m., Mr. E. Korn. SCHOOLBOYS MATCHES Senior Grade.-—Richmond v. .Northcote. (Victoria Park, 12.45 pjn... Mr.„A, Ansell;'; Shore v. Mount Albert, Domain No. 1, 12.t0 p.m., Mr. E. Pyke; Ellerslio v Newton, Domain No. 5, 32.45 p.m., Mr. A.. Dawe. Otahuhu, a bye. ■' '* ' . 1 , *.. ' Intermediate iA, s Grade.-r-Richmond \. Mount Albert, Grey L.vtin 1 p.m., Mr. .1. Cottingham; Point Chevalier v. Ponsonby, Outer Domain. .1,2.45 .p.m., Mr., E. Butt, Avondale v. Newton, Avondale, 2 p.m.. Mr. i. E Intermediate B Grade.—Manukau v. North Shore, Domain No. 1, n °on, Mr. A. Dane; St. Patrick's v. Newmarket. Domain No. -), noon, Mr. E. Pyko; Green Lane v. Ellcrshe. Green Lane, 1 p.m., Mr. E. Paltridge. Junior Grade. —St. Patrick s v. Newmarket. Outer Domain, noon, Mr. E. Bult;_ Point Chevalipr v. Green Lane. Carlaw Park, I—3o n m Mr C«. Kelly; Glenora v. Manukau, ?>oint Chevalier, 1 p.m., Mr. H. Rac; Nortli--00 Linesmen". —Carlaw Park No. 1, Messrs. H. Carrol, E. Minchaip; No. 2, Messrs. B. Brady, Rcseryo Referces.' —Messrs. A. Campney, R.. CHto. '