THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume 80, Issue 24675, 30 August 1943, Page 5

THE LEAGUE CODE

WIN FOE RICHMOND MANUKAU BEATEN AGAIN A crowd estimated at 15,000 witnessed n splendid display of League football at Carlaw Park on Saturday, when Richmond defeated Manukau in a special match arranged by the Auckland Rugby Leaguo in connection with chairman's day. Manukau had alreadv won the senior championship, and this was Richmond's second victory over the champion side. Richmond settled down to make the game open against Manukau. Winning the ball from most of the set scrums, the Richmond backs showed speed and resource on attack. A brilliant try by McGregor early in the game was applauded for somo minutes. The youthful Richmond centre showed a fine burst of speed in running ritrht round the defenders. Excellent tackling was a feature of the game Seven minutes before the final bell, tho Richmond backs attacked. Williams smartly sent the ball on to Davis, Seymour and McGregor, who swerved past Taumata. and weaved his way through the defence to score a beautiful try. Manukau rose to the occasion well, and in an exciting five minutes gave Richmond a torrid time. The defence, however, held, and the honours were definitely with Richmond. The outstanding player was McGregor, who gave a high-class display at centre. The results were:—Richmond, 10 (tries by .McGregor 2, both converted by McGill), Manukau, 5 (try by Roarers, converted by Butler); City, S (tries by James and Hutchinson, and penalty goal by Clarke), Marist, 5 (try by Costello, and penalty goal by Simons). Roope Rooster: Newton, 18 (tries by Rangi 2, Silva and Gregory, the latter converting two and Hammond one), North Shore, 15 (tries by L. Brown, Pascoe and Menzies, McCarthy converting two and kicking a penalty goal). Representative Teams.—The Maoris will play the pakehas at Carlaw Park noxt Saturday, and the followlntr teams have been chosen:— Pakehas.—Backs: S. W. Clarke (City), Kenney. McGregor Lowther, Hawkins (Richmond). Costello (Marist). Clement (MountAlbert). Forwards: McLeod (Marist), Rutherford, Field (North Shore). Hull (Ponsonby), Davis (Richmond). X. Johnson (Otahuhu). Reserves: Backs. Cranch (Mount Albert). McWilliams (Marist). A. Donovan (Citv): forwards. Hunt (North Shore). Malam '(Mount Albert), E. Donovan (City). Maoris.—Backs: R. Martin, Taumata, Gregory, Butler, Murray, Hemi, Rangi (Newton). Forwards: Kipa, Mataira, A. Thompson, Rogers. Shilton, Te 'l'ai. Reserves: Backs, O. Martin. Major. Rangi (Marist); forwards, Potaka. Hilton. Win (or West Coast.—A Press Association message from Wellington states that, after leading 10—(> at half-time, the West Coast Rugby League team beat Wellington by 30 points to 13. retaining the Northern Union Clip, the premier New Zealand Rugby League trophy.

GOLF COMPETITIONS Auckland.—Medal round: C. Ha Is ted, 8-1, 1-1—70; 0. L. Marlelli, SO, 12—74; C. H. Knight, 70, 4—75; W. B. Colbeck, 85, 9—70; G. N. Jacobseu, 81. 2 —70. Four-ball Stableford- hi. L. Bartleet and Martelli, 40; J. S. Colegrove and Halsted, 38; R. W. G. Anderson and P. Maddock, W. S. Spence and W. A. Donald, 30. Titirangi.—Third round of Taylor Bowl: A. N. Young beat G. A. Lawson, 5 and 4; W. F. Fowlds beat H. W. Sinclair, 4 and 3; A. G. Ryland beat G. H. Barker, 1 up; T. A. Taylor beat R. Stewart, 5 and -1; F. G. Aipe beat E. T. Gillett. 3 and 2; 11. F. Sciioen beat J. Greerson, at the l.'Hh; H. L. Robson beat H. G. Thomson, 1 tip; N. E. Taylor beat A. Roberts, 1 up; H. M. Rogerson beat R. W. Cliristensen, 1 up; G. L. Taylor beat F. A. Browne. Concurrent Stableford: A. N. Young, 37. Akarana. —Semi-final of the Edwards L'rophy: H. Cullcn (0 and 5), beat A. W. Baker (13 and 10). 2 and 1; J. Franklmm (It and 11), beat C. Goldfinch (S and 0), at the 19th. Concurrent Stableford: C. Goldfinch, 35; J. Linton, G. Cornes, 34; J. Quinu, 33. Four-ball: J. A. Redwood and H. Jackson, T. Conway and J. Frankham, 4 up. Redwood and Jackson won on a count back. Maungakiekie.—Four-ball, best-ball Stableford being qualifying round for the Morpeth Bowl: H. H. Bray aiid T. Kirkup, 40; E. A. Robb and A. C. Steele, D. Gibbs and J. H. Earle, 39; A. L. McLean and R. P. Postles, N. C. Laud and D. L. McKay, 37; H. Whitley and G B. Rutter, J. M. Elliffe and L. J.* Poff D. R Garrard and N. Farrell, 35. North Shore, —Medal round (the second of the Philomel Cup): W. L. King, 84, 13 —71; J. Waite, 90, 24—72; D. H. Freakes. 85, 31—--i ; .J. D. Bovs, 88, 12—76; H. P. Ibbertson. 91, 13—78; J. D. Bull. 91, 12—79; W. G. Adams, 100. 21—79. Pupuke.—Second round of captain's prize: H. Randrup beat W. Leach, 3 and 2; E. A. Carson beat H. Manning, 1 up; P. Cantwell won from R. Rutherford by default; E. 1. Brown beat J. Draught, 2 and 1. Concurrent Stableford: P W Cantwell. 31: E. A. Car-'"orakei.--Combined Stableford, at Chamberlain Park: Cahill and Birch. 42; S. Chappell, N. WiHis, 41. J , . . Otahuhu. —Qualifying round for Otahuhu P'ate over 36 holes: Seniors (handicaps-1-12)—J L Clarke, 78; A. R. Jones, 79; J. Enwrignf. t GastTe. 81: F. "M; Andrews wj E. P Haßgio. A. P Eustace, 83; \\. J. Speedie, C. R Reeder. 84. Juniors (13-24) C \ Elder SO: W J "Melhuish. SO: L. J. Daley, 90. „ ul , . . North Shore Ladles. —Stableford bogey: Miss N. Burgess. 29; Miss C. Porter. Miss B Mitchell 21. The following qualified for Mr H G. Iveane's trophy: Misses Burcess, L. Blair, B. Leonard. Porter, A. Thomas, Mitchell. Mesdames K Gordon. E McKechnie. Auckland Ladies, —Flag match:—Seniors: Miss E M. Upton placed the flag on the 18th fairway. Juniors: Mrs. E. Pattinson placed the flas on the 19th fairway