THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume 81, Issue 24935, 3 July 1944, Page 5

THE LEAGUE CODE

CITY RETAINS LEAD POINT CHEVALIER SURPRISES Close and Interesting games tfere witnessed by a fair crowd at Carlaw Park on Saturday, when the second round of the Auckland Rugby League's senior championship was commenced. the grounds were heavy after rain and, us a result, the principal match, between Lity and .Mount Albert, was not spectacular. r , V i C ' or u y L'ity leaves it still at the ton ol the championship table. Ponsonby and Otahuhu provided the crowd with an exciting game in the curtain-raiser, Ponsonby deserving its success. Point Chevalier caused a surprise by defeating Richmond on >,'o. •_> ground. Better team play assisted Marist to defeat -Newton, while at Devonport, Manukau easily won from North Shore, which played three short in the second spell. The City forwards proved superior all round to the Mount Albert pack. Tho Mount Albert backs had numerous chances in the first :_'(> minutes, and should have scored twice. Penalties from short range were missed by both teams in the first spell. A spectacular try by James, who played a splendid game, was a feature of the first, spell, at the end of which City led by 8 points to 2. City failed to add to its score in the second spell, and its form ivas not at all impressive. Territorially, Mount Albert had an advantage in this spell, but failed to penetrate tho defence. The fullbacks, Clarke (City) and H. Zane (Mount Albert), indulged in too much kicking. The outstanding back was Salaia, whose clever play and straight running stamped him as the best centre-threcquarter ill the code. Behind the scrum, Donovan gave the fiveeighths plenty of chances, but the best use of them was not made by C'ossey and Cunningham. Mataira, Ellis and Loatherbarrow were the most impressive of the City vanguard. A feature of Ponsonby's victory over Ota huhu was the excellent play of tho forwards, of whom D. Mullett, the Now Zealand boxing champion, was outstanding. He was in every successful attack, and showed good judgment in clever dribbling. Hull, Hardwick and Hadley also played fine football among the forwards. The flags at Carlaw Park were flown at half-mast in memory of George Beadle, the New Zealand representative, who was killed at Huntly on Friday. Results were:—City, 8 (tries by Matthews and James, A. Donovan converting one), Mount Albert, 4 (penalty goals by Clements and Crunch); Ponsonby, ft (try by Brassey), Otahuhu, O; Point Chevalier, 6 (two penalty gnats by Dormer and a field goal by Rich), Richmond, ;i (try by Lowther); Marist, 11 trips by White ami McLeod, Broekliss converting one), Newton, 1 (two penalty goals by Niwa): Maniikaii, 30 (tries by Opai 2, Murray Ririnui, Ralph Martin, Reg. Martin anil Major, Butler, Ralph Martin and Murray converting one each). North Shore, 5 (try by Field, converted by Laing). GOLF CONTESTS CLUB EVENTS DEOIDED Auckland.—Stableford competition: P. Phillips, 34j K. M. Wilson, 33. Quarter-final of captain's prize: H. Plumley beat B. B. Armstrong, 2 and 1 Akarana.—Stableford competition: L. Powell, 35; H. Todd .D. T. Burt, 34; D. Coyle, ,T. Linton, 33. Semi-finals of Coltman Cup: Linton beat J. McKenzie, at the 20th; J. Stewart beat W. ,T. Rogers, 5 and 4. Fourball bogey: Linton and G. Anderson (Akarana), M. Tills and ,T. W. Fawcett (Maungakiekie), 5 up. Linton and Anderson won on a count-back. Titirangi.—Four-ball best-ball bogey: E. B. MncNeil and J. T. Hayson. 3 up. Maungakiekie.—Bogey handicap: A. Woolley, J. M. Elliffe, 2 down; H. Morpeth, G. Impey, I down. Woolle.v won on a count back. Remuera.—Bogey handicap: C. Yates. G. L. Wynyard, 1 up. Yates won on a count-back. North Shore.—Third monthly medal competition: W Wheeler. S'J, 7—7.",; D. S. McDonald, 88, 13—75; G. Hudson, W, 0 —7(1; W. E. King, 01, 15—<!>; D. Sharpe, 90, •_'(>—7o; A. K. Christiansen, 100. 18—S2. Wheeler won on the count back. Pupttke.—Third monthly medal competition: T. \Y. Cant well. 92. 15—77; W. E. Leach, fit), 10-—BO. Orakei.—Third monthly medal round: W. G. Kuril, 00, 23 —07; A. Butler, 87, 18 —f>o; J. Mann, 82, 11 W. R. Whitten. S7, 16—71; R. Jackson. 88, 17—71 Otahuhu.—Monthly medal round: E. T. Hayne, 92, 18 —71; F. Nicholas, SS, 14 —74; F. M. Andrews, 81. 5—70. Hayne won on a recount. Rotorua Semi-finals of McDonald Cnp: E. Crawford hfat N Hayden 1 up; ,T. Burton beat R Mason. 3 and 2. Kirk-Windeyer Cup match: R. 11. Jones beet ,T. Burton, 2 and 1. ANNUAL HARRIER RACE ONEHUNGA TO AUCKLAND The annual road race for harriers from Onehunga to Auckland was held on Saturday afternoon and was won by W. J. Potter, of Matamata This made his third success in the event Seventy-two runners took part and they were started on their seven miles journey by Mi W Pickering, deputy-mayor of Onehunga N' Ambler (Lynndale) led the field to Newmarket, where Potter dashed to the front From that stage onward Potter increased his lead and he had over 150 yards to spare as he crossed the finishing line in Quay Street Following was the result:—W. J. Potter (Matamata), 36m 58s, 1; N. Ambler (Lynndale) 37m 3-1 s, 2- A. Lydiard (Lynndale), 38m 26s 3; A Browne (Lynndale), 38m 3-is, 4 N Stanyer (Lynndale). 38m 395, 5: A Trow (Hamilton), 38m 425, 0; D. Porter 'Technical), 38m 58s, 7; A. Wilson (Technical) 38m 595. 8; C. J. Appleton (Ellerslie) 39m lis, 9; D. Wilson (Technical). 18s 10. Sealed Handicap.—W. Hall (Lynndale). Urn 30s, 3 lin 30s, 1; I. Thompson (Lynndale). sin 30s. 34m 50s, 2; R. Langlands (Hamilton). 7m, 35m 6s. 3. First Junior (Fricdlander Cup).—N. Stanyer, 3Sm 30s, 1. Senior Teams' Race. —Lynndale (Ambler, Browne, Lydiard, Crompton, Young, Gates), 22 points, 1; Hamilton, 51 points, 2; Technical, 73 points, 3. Junior Teams' Race. —Technical (A. Wilson N Wilson, D. Wilson, Edwards, Kett, Hayes), 56 points, 1; Baptist, 102 points, 2; Presbyterian, 133 points, 3. Presbyterian Club.—Result of five miles race in the Bayswater, Belmont and Takapuua districts:—Fast pack: R. Ingram, 1; A McFadgen, 2 ; P. Bissett, 3. Intermediate 'pack: B. Wilson. 1; W. Arnold, 2; A. Rainbow. 3. Slow pack: S. Boyle, 1; C. Mathcson, 2: K. Johnson 3. BASKETBALL GAMES Auckland Association. —Senior grade: KiJlarua, 8, Westmere, 3; University, 9, Edendale, 4; College, 9, Surrey Hills No. 1. 6; Middlemore, 12, Surrey Hills No. 2, 2. Senior reserve: Papatoetoe, 15. Arahi, 7; Killarua, 7, Argosy, 1; Metro, 8, Belvedere, 4; Northcote, 11. Argosy, 2; College. 11, Salisbury. 11 Senior B: Y.W.C.A.. (>. lOdendale, 3; Aotea, 7, IZM. 4; Arahi /V. 7, University, 2; Shamrock, 14, Henderson, (i. Second A: College. 10. Otahuhu, 10; Wisemans. 16. St. Peter's. 5; Comrades. 12, Arahi, 2; Greers, 7. Cambridge Clothing. 4; Victoria College, 7. Arahi. 3 Second B: Mack.v Logan, o. Otahuhu, 8; New Lvilli, 7, Marua, 4; Milk Products, 7, Victoria fi; Kllerslie, 9, Cambridge Clothing, 4: Salisbury, 14. Berlei, 5: Arahi, 7, Edendale. 1. SPORTS CLUB OFFICERS Devonport Bowling Club.—A record attendance greeted the retiring president, Mr H. J Richards, who stated that this was the club's jubilee season Tiio outgoing executive submitted a report on proposed activities to celebrate the jubilee and the general principle was approved, the executive to carry out the arrangements. The celebrations will include a three-day tournament for rinks and various social events. A Jubilee booklet on the history of the club is also to be prepared. Officers were elected as follows: —President, Mr. J. Morgan: vice-presidents. Messrs. F. K. Maseman, C. Masters; hon. secretary, Mr. G, F. Day; hon. treasurer. Mr. A. L. Canter; assistant treasurer, Mr. N. Nelson; selector, Mr. Masernan: committee. Messrs. F J. Layzell. A. Naughton. J Prentice. A. Watson. E. Wood; grounds committee, Messrs A. McDonald (chairman), if. Meikle. J. P. Gerrard. A. Dumper; auditor, Mr. A. T. Da vies; delegates to centre, Messrs. Morgan, F. Mason. Day; reporters, Messrs. F. Proctor, Canter. Rawhiti Bowling Club. —Patron, Mr. H Sam ways; president. Mr. A. Irvine; vicepresidents, Messrs. F. Penn. T. S. Littlejohn, W. Grace; executive, Messrs. J. Savin, R. Ryalls. E. Mumford, J Flashman. W. Bowden, E Kirtlan; lion, secretary, Mr. R. M. •1 McDermott: hon. treasurer, Mr. F. J. Worthing!on; sole selector, Mr. Grace: match committee, Messrs. Grace, Bowden. Kirtlan; screen superintendent. Mr. C. Petersen; grounds commit lee, Messrs. Petersen, .T. McCullougli. Lit llejohri; delegates to centre, Messrs. Irvine. J. B. Paterson; tournament manager, Mr. P. R. Thomson: umpires, Messrs J. C'nlpin. J Savin, ,T, Martin; coaches. Messrs. F Furnell, Grace; reporter. Mr R. .1 Jensen. Ellerslie Bowling Club. — Patron, Mr. W. J. Jordan: vice-patrons. Messrs. A. G. Osborne. M.P., H. R. Mcleaac; president. Mr. ,7 Carver; vice-presidents, Messrs. A. Lewis, T. White, G. Kyle; secretary, Mr. J. S. Hardwicke; treasurer, Mr. L. Corby: delegates to centre, Messrs J. S. Hardwicke, FJ. Johnson. .T Carver; selector, Mr. T. J. Wh.vte: auditor Mr. J. Carver; committee, Messrs. IT Herbert. J. Gibson, A. Guy, F. Fitze, S. Woodlock, II Johnson. Otahuhu Bowling Club.—President. Mr T T. Skoelnnd: vice-presidents, Messrs. W. ■T. Speedy, T R. Pope: secretary, Mr. J. McDowell: assistant-secretary, Mr. S. Barlow; treasurer, Mr. H. Hotson; auditor, Mr. Pope: sole selector, Mr. J Gardiner; match com mittee. Messrs. Gardiner, W. Morton, S. Kemp; irrecn superintendent, Mr. Gardiner: coach. Mr. S. E. Harper; umpires, Messrs. A Rivers, A Murdoch, Harper; delegates to centre. Messrs. Skoglund, Gardiner: committee, Messrs. F. Atkins, R. Rvan, Rivers, V Morrin. L. Rule, Kemp: Wednesday play committee, Messrs. G. Nixon, jun., J. V. Lawes, H. Sykes, Hofson. Morrinsvillo Croquet Club. —Patron, Mr. D. C. McLeod; patroness. Mrs. T. E. Martin; president, Mrs. R. Ramsay; vice-president, Mrs. Burmesfer; secretary, Mrs. N. C. Bennett; treasurer. Mrs. Green; committee, Meslames Hart. Faulkner, Ford, Irvine; match committee, Mesdames Johnson, Lewis, Davis.