THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume 80, Issue 24651, 2 August 1943, Page 5

THE LEAGUE CODE

MANUKAU WINS AGAIN VICTORY OVER CITY TEAM Before a large attendance at Carlaw Park • iii :-alurday afternoon City made a good, but unsuccessful, attempt to defeat Manukau, (tie leading team in the Auckland Rugby League's •'hampionship. City led at lialf-time by 7 !»oints to nil. This was the first time this season that Manukau had failed to score in the first spell.

The city forwards controlled the game before the interval, while the backs played like a winning side. In the second spell, however, Manukau kept up a persistent attack, and brilliant individual efforts paved the way for victory. A groat try by Memi between the posts was the turning point in the game. City bad the misfortune to lose FT. Mataira. its best forward, and his absence from the pack gave the Manukau forwards a decided advantage. By this victory Manukau is practically assured of the championship. Martin gave an outstanding display ot clever positional play at fullback for ManiiKau, his defence being superb. Murray played his best game this season, and Hemi was always a thorn in the side of the opposition. The (hreoquarters, Tanmata and Butler, proved excellent attacking backs, and behind the scrum •Major gave splendid service. Among the torwards Sliilton, Rudolph and I'otaka were fine workers l'or City, Clarke, at fullback, and ■ tJonovan and Salaia were prominent Results were: —Manukau, 18 (tries by Shi 1ton, Murray, Hemi and Thompson. Henn i innerting three), City, 7, try by Hutchinson, ouverted by Clarke, who also kicked a pen- ■' V goal; Marist. -> (try by Knight and penalt.v i;oal by Simmons), Otahuhu. 5 (trv hv W ellon am! penally goal by Riley); Richmond, l.i (tries by McGregor, 2, and Lowther, M cDonnld '(inverting one and kicking a penalty goal, Magill also converting one trv), lonsoiiby, 2 (penalty goal by Kay); Mount Albert. 22 dries by Cowley, Caples. H. /auo .Jones and Craneh. Cranch converting two). Newton, Hi (tries by Rangi, 2. Kendall and Suva, Gregory converting two).

ASSOCIATION GAMES The second series of matches in the second round of the Auckland Football Association's senior championship provided play of a high standard, and the results brought the top six teams even closer together on the championship table. The early game, between Eastern .Suburbs and Air Force, was a fast and spectacular exhibition in which Eastern Suburbs won by the odd goal in seven. The main "'ttrnrtion. between Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys A and Comrades, saw a fast pace set and maintained. McCamish, the Comrades goalie, earned applause for clever clearances. A feature of the game was the understanding between Walters and Fleet, both of whom were associated in the only two goals scored, which were the finest seen at the park for a long time.

I* allowing wore the scores and scorers* — Comrades. (Fleet. Walters), Mount Albert Grammar Old Bo.vs A. o ; Eastern Suburb?. 1 ( \\ elch Espie, Collins), Air Force, 3 iAliens, 2. I'lysrer); North Shore, 'J (Cameron, Roman), Trainine College, 2 (FJmsley Fickett): Metro-College A. I (Webber, Law' son. Woods. Hope Ede). Garrison. 1 (Robinson); Mount Albert Grammar Old Roys B. 'J (Lindsay, Murph.v), Metro-College B, 1 1 i oung).

Representative Game.—Canterbury beat Wellington in a match at Christeliurch bv 7 goals to r>, after leading 4—l at half-time. HOCKEY SEASON Fast and even play was witnessed when the second series of matches in the Auckland Hockey Association's Devonport Shield comj petition was played on Saturday afternoon. In spite of a great effort by Wesley-United, last year's Devonport Shield and Kent Cup winner. University was successful in the main game at Papatoetoe by four goals to three. This win places University in the lead in the competition. Better finish in the circle gave University a:t I lead by half-time, but in the second spell Wesley-United offered stubborn defence to the opposing forward line and inaugurated prolonged attacks. The losing side had a great chance to equalise in the last minute by failing to score from a penalty bully. Following were the scores and scorers:— University, 4 (H. Cooper, 3, T. Wallace). Wesley-United, 3 (O. Slaney, I. Burton, X. Allpre«s); Grinu.iar Old Boys, 3 (G. Lavry. D. Grove. J. Buchan). Training College, 3 (I. Wyatt. S); Mount Eden. 2 (C. Morgan. X. Martin). St. Luke's, 1 (D. McLennan); Owai Rovers. 4 (A. Hill. R. Lawrence. C. McGregor. Breeds). Air E'orce No. 1. (E Booth, 2). Representative Match,—A match was played at Melville Park on Saturday afternoon between ladies' teams representing Auckland and Waikato. The first spell was very evenly contested, as was reflected in the half-time score of 1-all. Auckland gained the ascendancy in the later stages to win by 7 goals to 2. J. Cameron to). J. Miller and R. McKenzie scored for Auckland, and D. Stevenson and J. Aitken for Waikato. Other ladies' matches resulted: —Takapuna Grammar, 3 (Misses Reid. 2, Thomas). Waikato intermediates. 2 (Misses Attwood, Voighi); College. 2, Wesley, •l; Blue Rovers, 7, Eden, 0. BASKETBALL GAMES Auckland Association.—The fourth annual field day was held on Saturday, the results being:—Grade 2: Matamata won by default from Whangarei; Auckland senior B, 11, Lower Waikato. 4; Auckland senior won by default from Whangarei; Auckland senior reserve. 5. Hamilton, 4; Auckland senior B, 4, Waipa. 2; Matamata, 5, Y.W.C.A., 1; Auckland second B. 3. Auckland senior. 0; Auckland senior reserve. 8, Auckland 2A, 1; Auckland senior B. 2, Mat imata 0; Auckland senior reserve. S. Auckland second B, 7. Final: Auckland senior B S, Auckland senior reserve. 3. Grade 3: Convent, fi. Auckland third A. 1; Grenadiers. 4, Auckland intermediate. 2: Pukekobe High. 11, Helensville High, 3; T'uni, i), Te Awamutu, 3; Lower Waikato, 7. Pukekohe, 1; Auckland third B. O, Grenadiers, 1. Pukekohe High. I. Auckland fourth, 1; Convent. 5, Puni. 1; Lower Waikato, 7, Auckland third B, (>; Pukekohe High S, Convent, 7. Final: Pukekohe High. 4. Lower Waikato. 3. Senior reserve: Grammar 13. Belvedere, f>; Grammarians. (i. University, 1. Second A: Wiseman's. f*. Eerb'i. 4; Wiseman's, 14, Grammar, 1. Second B. George Court's, !>. Edendale, 7; J?airister, 12, Milk Products, <1; Milk Products. .. George Court's, 7. HARRIER RACING Auckland Team.—Messrs. J. P. Dolan and A. Moon have chosen the following teams to represent Auckland in harrier races against Wellington teams on Saturday week:—Senior.W. J. Potter (Hamilton), A. B. Browne, O. Young. A Lydiard (Lynndale), C. Littler (Technical Old Boys), F. X. Orange (University). Junior: A. !!. Bennett, T. M. D. Butts. O. Lousich, M. Haliday (Technical Old Boys). X. Stenyer. K Gates (Lynndale). Technical Old Boys' Club.—The club championships were held on Saturday at Papatoe toe. the results being:—Seniors: C. Littler. 3Cm 325. I; I>, Porter, 41m 20s, 2: J. Steel. 12m >.<s. 3. Juniors: A. It. Bennett, 37m 225. 1; C. Lousich. 37m 235, 2; T. M. D. Butts. 38m 13s, 3. .Sealed handicap, for Burt Cup: C. Littler, scr. I. Presbyterian Club.—Results of run at SI Tleliers and Kohimarania: —Fast pack: C. Appleton. 1; J. McKenna, 2; F. Stanley, 3. Slow [tack: E. Mclnnes, I; T. Henry. 2; H Russell. 3. University Club. -Races were held at Mount } 1 oskill, the results being: -Club championship: F. .V. Orange, 33m l is, 1; J. W. Shackletori. 33m 355. 2; B. G. Stanley. 31m 355, 3. Sealed handicap: E. Packwood, 3m 30s, I ; J. Wilson, 3m 255. 2; C. Coleman, Sim Ids, 3. Novice championship: B. G. Stanley. 31m .'3."is, I; K. Packwood. 3."i1l 2; J. Glimmer, 37m 10s, 3. Sealed handicap: Packwood. 1; Stanley, 1m 15s. 2; Cummer, tm, 3. CYCLING ROAD RACES Manukau Amateur Club.—Fourth annual race for the Picknell Memorial Cup. 2oVi miles: C lea I, 13m 15s. 1; .S, Hartley, 7m 15s, 2; C. Flinkenberg, (im 30s, 3. Fastest time: V. Hills !scr), 71 m 3!)s. Combined Clubs. —The Lynndale and Northern Amateur Cycling Clubs held races on Saturday afternoon, the results being:—2o mites senior: F. Sargent, Cm. 1; J. Caudwell, sm, 2; J. Hill, scr, 3. Fastest time, Hill, 53m 12s, which broke the course record by Im 325. 15 miles junior: D. Ringrose. scr, I; S. Yates, Im, 2; M. Judd. Im. 3. Fastest time. Ringrose. Auckland Club. —-A 25 miles race for professionals resulted: J Bicknell, 2m, I; K. Knight, 2m. 2; S. Pascoe, 2in, 3. Fastest lime. J. Wade (Im), s!)m Is. AMATEUR ATHLETICS Auckland Club. —Results of events held at the Outer Domain on Saturday afternoon: — 5000 yards steeplechase: F. E. Bennett, 140s, 1; N A. Davis. 555. 2; R. N. Stevenson, 555, 3. Won by 30 yards. Time, l!lm. 75 yards handicap: W. G. Thompson, "yds, 1; I) M. Hairis. scr, 2; F. Williams. Oyds, and X. A. Davis, 3vds, dead-beat. 3. Time, sis, Pulling I (lib Shot: J. W. Turnhnll, 31ft Slin, I: B. L Evans. ",Ift (tin. 2, G. French. 31ft ."in, 3. Throwing the discus: W. G. Thompson. 00ft llin. I; B. L. Evans, O.'ifl 2in, 2; W Turnhnll 02ft Oin. and F. Williams '>2ft Oin. equal, 3. SPORTS CLUBS' OFFICERS United Croquet Club.—President, Mrs. C. Ravenhall: vice-presidents, Mesdaines E. Honnor, A. Croxford; honorary secretary, Mrs. \ E. Finch; assistant-secretary, Mise A. Brown; honorary treasurer. Mis/s E. M. Joyce; general committee, Mesdames Mc Bride, Leonard. .Andrew, McLeay, Misses Veale. Barber; match eommillee. Mesdames Roberts, Wallace, Miss Veale; green superintendent, Mrs. Mrßrule; honorary auditor, Mr. W. Oilniour; delegates lo Auckland association. Mrs. Finch. Miss Brown. In appreciation of the services she had rendered to the club Mrs Mcßride, who was a foundation-member and the retiring president, was elected a lifemember.