LEAGUE FOOTBALL

New Zealand Herald, Volume 82, Issue 25217, 1 June 1945, Page 3

LEAGUE FOOTBALL

DOMINION COUNCIL STANDARD OF THE PLAY The standard of play in New Zealand was not so high as that in 1938 owing to lack international competition, said the president. Mr J A. Redwood, at the annual meeting of the New Zealand Rugby League last evening. The only game of consequence since tile war was that between the North and South Islands last season, from which the takings amounted to £732. ('he president stated that he had recently visited Australia and there was every indication of a representative team visiting the Dominion in the near future. Referring to the progress by various leagues, Mr Redwood mentioned that the code had started again in laranaki, and the South Auckland league had liquidated the whole of a debt on its fine playing ground. The assets of the league amounted to £1509. This was very creditable, as thore had been no activities overseas. The only actual revenue came from the annual iriter-island game. The profit on that game was £335. In answer to a question on the assets, Mr Redwood said a ground in Hawkc's Bay was a valuable football property shown at £258, while a further ground at Whangarei was valued at £IOO Generally the financial position was sound. The cash deposits amounted 10 w ~7 ani ' *"0 invested in war bonds. Mr H. C. McCready said that the code had not functioned in the Bay of Plenty district since the war, but he hoped competition would he restarted shortly. He appealed for greater efforts and a more keen interest by the controlling body. He suggested that a change in the constitution was necessary for smaller leagues to have a voice in the national control of the code. Mr J. W. Watson, Auckland, said the 1946 season promised to be a record one. While the standard of play might not be so high as that in 1938. it was certainly better than in 1912. He slated that the gate receipts this season were £.">oo higher than any year since the war started. Mr C. Siddle, president of the South Auckland league, said the code had now been reestablished in Hamilton, and during the next few months more senior teams were likely in other districts. Schoolboy football was making good progress. He paid a tribute to the splendid co-operation of other sports bodies in making Davis Park, the home of the league code in South Auckland. Mr S. Watene made a strong appeal for a return immediately of the Maori Waitangi Shield games. He stressed the point that the Maori hoard of control had heen ignored in the drawing up of a comprehensive representative programme for this season. He detailed the results of recent visits to country centres, where the Maori player was still keen to show his ability. Mr Redwood gave an assurance that the appeal would receive early attention. In returning thanks for his re-election as president, Mr Redwood said there was a great future for the game in New Zealand. Much work, however, had to be done to bring the code up to its pre-war standard. It was decided to affiliate with the New Zealand Council of Sport. The following officers were elected:—Patron, the Governor-General, Sir Cyril Newall; president, Mr J. A. Redwood; vice-presidents, Messrs J. A. Watson (Auckland), C. Siddle (South Auckland), B. Wells (Taranaki), B. Connors (West Coast), T. Naylor K.Janteri'bury), T. P. Paikea, M.P. (Maori control). W. Appleton (Wellington).

GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP AUCKLAND WINTER TITLE The Auckland amateur winter golf championship is being revived this year after a lapse of five seasons. It will be conducted, as usual, by the Akarana Club tomorrow, Sunday and Monday next. Following is the draw for the qualifying round to be played tomorrow. the players being in threes:— 8 a.m.—H. Bridgens, W. Hoare, S. W. Swanson; J. S. Hedley, W. A. Motion, P. Y. O'Brien; G. Cassels-Brown, W. E. CasselsBrown, A. L. Graham; J. Hurley, R. Cross. A. Ensom. W. Tetley. 8.45 a.m.—W. J. Rogers, C. C. Goldfinch. A. Taylor; R Stone, B. Smith, A. C. Brett; C. G. Benge, T. Gill, D. McCormick; C. A. Jarman, C. F. McPherson, C. E. Cammick; 11. Porteus, C. T. Keegan, D. R. Garrard; T. J. Kirkup, G. L. Wynyard; A. Marshall, C. Treen, A. McK. Jackson. 10 a.m.—A. Heard, J. Linton, D. R. McKay; N. Mackenzie, E. E. Lash, F. R. Wilkins: S. Barclay, W. G. Crouch, D. McKay; 11. Laud, H. Bra.v. A. 0. Horspool; A. C. Ogilvie, R. B. Cowley. G. E. Hudson; W. E. Jones, T. P. Jones. 11 a.m —W. A. Campbell. H. Todd. N. F. Davis, K. Mc-Caig. Noon. —F. Busby, 3. Booth, W. A. Birkenhead; H. F. Scboen, W. A. Parkinson, W. G. 12.30 p.m.—T. J. Lawson, A. N, Toting, S. E. Schappell; A. W. Robinjon, B. W. Robinson, H. F. Rose; N. Robertson, M. Kiely, F. J. Parkinson; D. Gibbs, W. A. Dickenson. H. Valentine; H. W. Fisher, ?. Salek, M. Winter; J. Dornian, T. W. Hood. A. Smellie, H. Obee, T. R. Brewer. There will also be a competition for professionals, The players will compete in fours, the first round commencing at 9.30 a.m. tomorrow and the second round at 2 p.m. LADIES' COMPETITIONS Titirangi Club. —Stableford: Miss W. Todd, Mrs M. Attwood, 29; Mrs E. Stewart, 25; Mrs F. W. Lucas, Mrs M. Shroff, Mrs B. Cooper, 21. Miss Todd won on a recount. Akarana Club.—November medal:—Sentorg: Mrs W. A. Birkenhead, 9(5, 14—82; Mrs T. W Hood, 97, 13 —84. Juniors: Mrs H. H. Kendall, 92, 23 —09; Mrs C. B. Watkin, 102, Motion won the C grade match. HOCKEY FIXTURES Auckland Association'.—Senior grade games for tomorrow: Air Force Central v. Owai Hovers, Papatoetoe No. 7, 3.5 p.m.; Training College v. United, Papatoetoe No. 1.45 p.m.; Grammar Old Boys v. Whenuapai, Papatoetoe No. (J, 3.5 p.m.; Naval Club v. University, Papatoetoe No. 3, 3.5 p.m.; Ardmore v. St. Luke's, Papatoetoe No. 4, 3.5 Somerville v. Mount Eden, Papatoetoe Iso. 6, 1.45 p.m. „ Ladles' Association.—Senior grade: Bine Rovers v. Mount Eden, Xo. 4, 3 p.m.. Pearxon and Raphael; Training College v. North Shore, No. 1, 3 p.m., Dawson and Coldbara; Technical v. Wesley. Xo. 1, 1.-15 p.m.. Askew and Dawson, University, a bye. BRITISH BOXING TITLE LONDON May 31 The 32-year-old welter-weight champion. Ernie Roderick, beat the 22-year-old Vince Hawkins on points in 15 rounds for the British middle-weight boxing championship at the Albert Hall. Roderick knocked his opponent down twice. The bout was full of action from the start and the boxing reached a high level. Hawkins, after a game display, suffered his first defeat in 73 fights. BOWLING OFFICIALS Cambridge Club,—Patron, Mr S. Armstrong, who was also elected a life member; president. Mr J. Cameron; vice-president*. Messrs W. R. Edwards, J. Clark; secretarytreasurer, Mr F. M. OliVer; delegates to centre, Messrs S. Lewis, A. X. Willis. E. James. CROQUET OFFICIALS South Auckland Aseociation. —Patroness, Mrs H. C. Koss. M.P.; president, Mrs M. Griffin (Matamata): vice-presidents, Mesdames R. H. Coombes (t rankton). G. Meikle (Te Aroha), G, Clevely (Claudelands); secretarytreasurer, Mrs A. H. Kockell; hnndirapper, Mrs J. Church; referee. Mrs H. Kibblewhlte: country members, Mesdames G. O. Jourdain (Te Awanmtu). Bruce (Tanpiri). Mount Eden Club.—Patron, Mr B. Mills; president, Mrs E. H. Smith; vice-president, Mrs J. E. Comes; honorary secretary. Mrs S. F. Wliillans; honorary treasurer, Mrs R. D. Cotvle; committee, Mesdames W. Cole, H. Eaddy, A. Laing, G. While. R. Woods; match committee, Mesdames Cole, A. West, H. Parraut, C. Treadeold. W. W r atson; delegates, Mesdames Cole, Smith. Whillans; green superintendent., Mrs A. Margison. Carlton Club. —President. Mrs W. G. Bnrrctt; vice-presidents, Mrs G. Smithers, Mrs II Fenwick, Mrs Perry (life-member); honorary secretary, Mrs A. Bardell; honorary treasurer, Mrs Smithers; honorary auditor, Mrs J Murray; committee. Mesdames Maiden. Paykel, Lawrence, Miss Keatley; delegates to association. Mesdames Burrett. Bardell. FenW Mount Hobaon Club. —President, Mrs C. A. Hardlev: vice-presidents, Mesdames J. Clarke, R E. N. Matthews; honorary secretary, Mrs C. S. Torrance; honorary treasurer, Mrs F. Worthington; committee. Mesdames Badeley, Hilton, Logan, McGregor, Mackenzie. Rflpg; match committee, Mesdames Johnston, Linehan. Robinson, Torrance, Watson; delegate* to association, Mesdames Hardley, Badeley, Torrance; green superintendent, Mrs Clarke, bowling Prizes Onehunga U.S.A.—Singles championship, ,A, Early: pairs, H. L. Baildon. W. S. Raffles; proMldento fours, F. Sager, J. SchoCeld, J. Jeffs, B. Early; vice-president!!' fours, J. Wagner, A. Garside, E. Howe, L, BeaL R.S.A. fours, C. O'Hara, L. Teinpertou. E. Rowe, W. Booth; Garside fours, Pearson, J. Cory, E. Rowe, W. Ruffle*; donors day, F. Sager, J. Wagner, L. Tempertou, E. Rowe; 1014-18 diggers, Gibson, E. Howe, F. Vallely, Auokland Ladies.- 'l'he prize-giving of the .Auckland Ladies' Bowling Club took place at their pavilion. The president, Mrs C. Hill, received members and visitors. The prizewinners for the season were:—Club champion, Mrs L. Boles; runner-up. Mrs A. Bettnny; Lofley Cup, Mrs C. Hill; runner-up, Mrs E. Ward; Maud pairs, Mrs L. Boles, Mrs H. Hill; run tiers-tit), Mrs E. Ward, Mrs G. McGehan; Mclvor-Hudson Cup, Mrs M. Young; runner-up, Mrs D. Davies; Newth Cup, Mrs PI Ward; runner-up. Mrs D. Davies; Sayegh Cup (first year), Mrs G. Corbett; runner-up, Mrs W, Knee,bone;'dub fours, Mrs 0. McGehan, Mrs E. Ward, Mrs L. Peterson, Mrs L. Boles. The Meredith banner was won by the Auckland ladies for the season. COMMITTED FOR TRIAL A plea of tint guilty was entered bv Arthur Lewis Cum mi tigs, aged 73, carpenter, when hp appeared before Mr J. H. Luxford. S.M.. yesterday, on a charge of indecently assaulting a girl aged nine years at Auckland on Mav 26. He was committed to the Supreme Court for trial, bail being allowed