RUGBY FOOTBALL

New Zealand Herald, Volume 82, Issue 25204, 17 May 1945, Page 2

RUGBY FOOTBALL

GRANTS TO SCHOOLS REPRESENTATIVE FIXTURES A comprehensive report dealing with proposals for the season was submitted to the management committee of the Auckland Rugby Union last evening by Brother Marcellin on behalf of the primary schools' union. The chairman, Mr A. A. Baker, said that with '2'23 teams entered there was no doubt that the schools were being well catered for. He expressed doubt whether it would be possible to supply a ball to each school, owing to the difficulty of linings. It was decided to make a grant of 2v>3 balls to the primary schools' union and to appoint a sub-committee, comprising Messrs Baker, E. York, A. J. Billington, R. T. Inglis and Brother Marcellin, to deal with the matter. An application by the University club to play Massey Agricultural Club later in the season was referred to the match committee for favourable consideration. The Waikato union advised that arrangements were in hand for the match against Auckland at Hamilton on the King's Birthday. The King Country union suggested August 4 as the date of the match against Auckland at Taumarunui. The suggestion was referred to the match committee.

The award of a trophy to perpetuate the memory of the late W. N. Carson was left in the hands of the sub-committee previously appointed. The New Zealand Rugby Union advised that the following reinstatements bad been granted: T. Treziso, N. Beazley, A. A. Smith, T. T. Opai, I. McDermit. D. Tate, A. J. Ryan and J. Rapeka. It was decided to grant the proceeds of the match at Sttirges Park on June 9 to the Papatoetoe Returned Soldiers' Memorial Fun l, Mr J. Sweeney referred to the non-marking of the ground at Sturges Park. This caused great difficulty to both teams and the referee last, Saturday. It was decided to ask the Otahuhu club to carry on until the union's deputation had waited ori the Otahuhu Borough Council. The deputation appointed was Messrs 0. S. Harvey, G. Greenbank ami K. Griffiths. The chairman made feeling reference to the death of Mr T. Aitken, a vice-patron of the union, and of Corporal G. Berryman and Sergeant K. F. Morgan. The meeting stood in silence as a mark of respect and it was decided to write a letter of condolence to their relatives. The reinstatement of A. S. Byers, E. H. Blincoe and S. P. Masters was favourably recommended to the New Zealand Rugby Union. It was decided to ask the New Zealand union for a ruling whether a League player in the services could play for a civilian club. The meeting, through the chairman, congratulted Mr J. W. Lethbridge ori the news that his son, Flying-Officer B. R. Lethbridge, previously reported missing, was now safe. THE LEAGUE CODE ARRANGEMENT OF FIXTURES 'The management committee of the Auckland Rugby League decided last evening that the curtain-raiser to the Auckland v. South Auckland representative game on June 9 should be between Auckland and South Auckland fourth grade teams. A suggestion from the EHershe Club, that a senior match should be played at Ellerslie. and another at Mount Wellington, was left in the hands of the chairman. The Marist Club was granted the use of Carlaw Park on Monday, June 4, for the purpose of playing a town v. country benefit match for J. Chalmers, a Marist senior player, who has returned from war service severely injured. 1 , It was resolved that the junior control board should control the senior B competition, and that the players should have the same insurance as senior players. Fixtures for Saturday.—Manukau v. Ponsnnbv. Carlaw Park No. 1, 1.45 p.m.. Mr J. O'SlianneiSsev; Richmond v. Otahuhu, Carlaw Park No. 1. 3 p.m.. Mr Kelly; City v. Point Chevalier, Carlaw Park No. 2. 1.45 p.m., Mr Hobman; Marist v. Newton Carlaw Park No.. 2 3 p.m Mr Hawkes; Mount Albert v. North Shore. Devonport. 3 p.m., Mr Billman. NO NEW SOUTH WALES VISIT (Reed. 8.30 turn.) SYDNEY, May 16 The New South Wales Rugby League has decided that it will not be practicable to send a team to New Zealand this season. CHATHAM CUP SOCCER NO ENTRY FROM AUCKLAND A decision not to enter the Chatham Cup competition was made at last night's meeting of the control board of the Auckland Football Association. A request, had been received from the New Zealand Council regarding probable entries from Auckland if the competition was revived this season. Delegates pointed out that the system of playing the competition was upsetting to local competitions and it would be impossible to complete the local championships if the Chatham Cup fixtures were played. The Metro-College Club stated that, it desired to enter, while Eastern Suburbs stated that it would support the board in any decision made, and would enter a team if necessary. Metro-College, Eastern Suburbs, Watersiders and University delegates recorded their votes against the decision not to participate in the games. The Navy sports officer advised that the Navy team would be prepared to play the second Drummond Cup fixture on June 4, ] King's Birthday, and the fixture was there- j fore agreed to. ;

The Watersiders Club asked for the entry of a team in the second division, it beinsr pointed out that there was a bye in this division. It was decided to allow the entry from next Saturday, no back matches to be played.

The Eden Club, which is fielding 14 teams in the competitions, advised that it bad acquired a ground at Seymour Park. Mount Roskill. As the club membership was now in excess of 200 players, with strong support, it requested that the grounds and fixtures committee should endeavour to place as many Eden teams as possible on this ground each Saturday. The chairman congratulated the club upon its initiative and the request was referred to the grounds and fixtures committee. The Ponsonby Club intimated that it would probably be able to field a. second team, and it was agreed to arrange non-competition games where possible for such team. Fixtures for Saturday:—First "Division: Metro-College v. Philomel. Blaridford Park. 3 p.m., Mr R. C. Brighton; North Shore v. Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys. Devonport No. 1, :i p.m.. Mr H. Garland; Ponsonby v. Watersiders, Blaridford Park, 1.30 p.m., Mr F. fireen; Whenuapal v. Ardmore, Western Springs, 3.10 p.m., Mr C. Edwards; Eastern Suburbs v. Thistle, St. Ileliers Bay, 8 p.m., Mr R. I/alle.v; Comrades, a bye. Second Division: Oriehunga v. Training College, Outer Domain No. 1, 3 p.m., Mr N. Harris; Comrades v. Eden, Seymour Park, 3 p.m., Mr E. Page; Ardmore v. Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys, Fowlds Park, 3 p.m., Mr P. R. Page; Eastern Suburbs v. 3rd Divisional Base, Western Springs, 1.10 p.m., Mr ,T. Bosson; Hobsonville v. University, Grey Lynn Park, 3 p.m., Mr J. Hltchen; Watersiders v. North Shore, Devonport., 1.30 p.m., Mr T. Smith.

INTER-SERVICES' MATCH Bright play was witnessed in a Soccer game at Blandford Park yesterday afternoon between a naval side and Air Force (Ardmore). Exchanges were even and both sides had scored two goals in the first ten minutes. The final result of five goals apiece was a good reflection of the piny. The goal-scorers for Navy were Williams (2), C'rossland, Eastwood and a defender, while Angus (2). Williams (2) and Robinson netted for Ardmore. WESTFIELD SALE BEEF PRICES FIRM Prices for beef remained firm at recent quotations at the Westfield stock sale yesterday. Prices for ./sheep were inclined to ease on" last week's rates and late sale calves also were decidedly cheaper. Pigs and lambs sold at firm values. Alfred Buckland and Sons, Dalgejy and Co. and the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. report: - Beet.—There was a steady demand for an average yarding of beef and all classes sold at late quotations. Extra choice ox, to A"2 Is per ruolli; choice and prime, A 22 s to £•_' ;t«; ordinary, 11 His to A' I l!)s; extra prime heifer, to A'2 Is; choice and prime. £ i ITs to A2; ordinary cow, A'tflOs in A'l 1 < »s; extra prime heavy steers, A'iS to A'lS r_'s (id; heavy, AIT to AIT ITs (id; medium. £ I I'.'o lid to 1* Hi 1 .""Mi; light, Al3 to Ai.'i I Os; small and unfinished. CT IT* (id to Al2 l.">s; extra heavy prime cow and heifer, t'l'J to 113; heavy, AH) to All |.">s; medium. AS Ins to Ail 1 ."is; light, IT lo c.S Ts lid; small, unfinished, A I 1 lis lo A'(i I , s lid.

Sheep.--"-Siiocp were penned in Itirj<e numners. There was ready <-oni|x i t it ion, hu'i values inclined lo ease on lust week's rales. Extra heavy prime wethers, i I |s< lo f i |«» S; heavy, (; 1 17s to .11 17s i»d; medium, £ I 15s III! lo £1 His Hd; light, £ I 13s to £ 1 I ."is (id; plain and unfin is)ie«l, i-l 7s to X'l I'.'s !)d; extra tieavy prime young and maiden ewes, II (is to CI I'Js; tieav.v, £1 u to £ I ss: medium, £1 Us lo LI lis lid; light £1 Is (id lo £1 'is till; just killablo. His to £1 Is; other, ."is lo 15s

Lambs. -Large mini Iters ol lambs were penned and these sold readily. Values wenvery firm. Kxtra heavy lambs, £1 lis lo i'l Kis 'id; heavy, £] to X' 1 Ids !ld; medium, £1 lis to £ 1 7s Sid; light, £1 •!* to. £1 5s !)<!; smaller, X'l '2s to X'l Ms tiii, unfinished, best, 18s to XI Is (id; others. 10s lo 17s.

Calves.—Values were firm for a full yarding of calves, hut the demand eased as the sale progressed and late sale calves were decidedly cheaper. Runners, I*s 10s lo £ii r_'s (id; heavy vealers, X'(i 5s to X' 7 ss; medium, X 5 to £<i; light. £3 15s lu X'l 1.55; small, i'l Is to £3 1 Os; unfinished and tuicket-fcd, X'l to X'l 15s; hobby and rough, 3s to 18s., Pigs.—A large yarding of first-call pigs came forward and all classes sold readily at late rates. Choppers. £3 to £!8 3s; heavy prime baconers, <ls to X's 9s; medium.' £1 I'2s to X's 38; light., X' 3 18s to i'-l 10s; heavy porkers, £3 H)s to X' 3 17s; medium, X"2 His to X' 3 8s; light, £2 5s to £"> 15s; stores, £1 18s to X"2 Ms; slips, £1 5s to £1 15s; weaners, 15s to £1 Is.

HOCKEY MATCHES Ladles' Association.—Senior grade: Technical v. Training College, No. 1, 3 p.m., Raphael, Dawson-, Mount Eden v. North Shore, No. 1, 1.45 p.m., Coldbam, Raphael; Blue Rovers r. University, No. 4, 3 p.m., Pearson, Askew t Wesley, a by®.