THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23995, 19 June 1941, Page 4

THE LEAGUE CODE

REPRESENTATIVE GAME

SOUTH AUCKLAND REQUEST

RETURN MATCH AT HUNTLY Strong claims for more favourable financial terms in the proposed representative match between South Auckland and Auckland on July 12 were advanced by a deputation from 1-funtly at last evening's meeting of the Auckland Rugby League. Mr. W. C. Davies, secretary of the South Auckland League, said that for some years past tho gato percentages offered to his team had been gradually reduced. The deputation, he said, was convinced that a claim for at least 40 per cent of the gate receipts, after amusement tax was deducted, was a reasonable request. The fine showing by the South Auckland team in the last, two matches was justification for favourable consideration. Mr. Davies also made a request for a return match at, Huntly. After a discussion in committee, the chairman, Air. G. Grey Campbell, told the deputation that the request of South Auckland would he granted, and the question of an Auckland team playing a return match would bo favourably considered at a date later In the season. Mr. T. Shaw, Iluntly, said patrons in the Lower Waikato were looking forward to seeing an Auckland team in action. The Newton Club wrote drawing attention to the dangerous practice of patrons crossing No. - ground from the terraces during the progress of matches at Carlaw Park. It was stated that the double gate on No. I ground was forced open as soon as play ceased in the principal fixture. It was decided to place suitable locks on the gates in an attempt to educate patrons to use the pathways. A sub-committee was appointed to examine tho football boots of all senior players taking part at Carlaw Park on Saturday. In response to a letter from tho military annexe it, was decided to extend invitations to six patients to attend Carlaw Park each Saturday. The following transfers of southern players were approved: -M. Barnard, Christchurch to Newton; C. Webb, Stratford to City. A motion of sympathy was passed with the relatives of the late Mr. A. Black ie', who was associated with the I'onsonby Club and latterly one of the ground staff at Carlaw l'ark Fixture.-. for Saliinla.v: -Senior grade: Manukau v. Newton, Carlaw Park No. I, 3 p.m., .Mr. E. Pope; PoiiMtnby \. City, Carlaw Park Xo. t, l.t") p.m., Mr. J. Jones; Mount Albert v. Richmond, Carlaw l'ark No. :s p.m., Mr. J. Ilawkes; North Shore v. Papakura, Ellersiie Domain, 3 p.m., Mr. G. Kelly.