THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume 82, Issue 25333, 15 October 1945, Page 3

THE LEAGUE CODE

MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIP

OTAHUHU BEATS RICHMOND A match for the Auckland Rutrby Leagues major championship was played at Carlaw Park 011 Saturday afternoon, when Otahuhu defeated Richmond by It points to 5. Otahuhu had previously won the minor championship. There was a good attendance, but the standard of football was disappointing. Richmond ha*r shown much better form, and the team failed badly against the robust and virile Otahuhu forwards. . , . The practice of replacing players, injured or otherwise, during the interval has become a general habit at Carlaw Park and again on Saturday a change was made in the Otahuhu team. As the result of its success, Otahuhu will play Xorth Shore in the champion of champions match next Saturday. The Richmond backs were strengthened by the inclusion of R. McGregor, who has not played for some months owing to iniuries. Penalties were frequent and there was little constructive play as the result. The Otahuhu forwards put in some effective work and held a decided territorial advantage. Rerinie, the Richmond halfback, who was playing an outstanding game, received a nasty knock as the result of a late tackle by an Otahuhu forward, who was fortunate to escape any penalty. Rennie pluckily carried oil, but his sharpness was missing. Otahuhu led by 0 points (from penalty goals) to 5 at halftime. Wellm went on in place of Brady for Otahuhu in the second spell. Concentrating upon forward play, Otahuhu rarely gave Richmond a chance. The Richmond backs made efforts to take control, but indiscriminate kicking gave Otahuhu the ball. Pattillo, at fullback for Otahuhu-, was sound throughout, although he lacked the initiative of Furnell on attack. Both the wings, Keat and Simons, played with plenty of dash, particularly Ihe former, who looks certain to gain representative honours with more experience. Hi Icy kicked several splendid goals and worked well with Martin at five-eighths. Speedy gave good service at halfback. All the Otahuhu forwards shared in the victory, with Fogarty. M. Johnson and J. Johnson outstanding 1 . Rennio, the Richmond half, was easily the best back on the ground, being clever on attack. He is the most promising halfback in the code. McGregor has shown better form and his tackling was weak on occasions. Ryan and Potter were the pick of the forwards. Keat scored for Otahuhu. the try being converted by Riley, who also kicked three penalty goals. Harkins scored for Richmond, Furnell converting.

BOWLING SEASON FURTHER CLUB OPENINGS MEMBERSHIP FOR AMPUTEES Several more bowling clubs in the Auckland suburban area officially opened the season on Saturday afternoon in fine weather. Speaking at the function at Mount Eden, Mr W. J. Short, president of the Auckland Centre, referred to the good sportsmanship being shown by many clubs in admitting men belonging to the Auckland War Amputees' Association to free membership. He also expressed the opinion that sports bodies could play an important part in assisting servicemen to rehabilitate themselves.

Mount Eden Club.—The president, Mr H. Cribble, extended a welcome to members and visitors, the latter including the Mayor of Mount Eden, Mr R. J. Mills, Messrs W J. Short and L. J. Keys (Auckland Centre) and two players from JDunedin. Mr Mills referred to the progress made by the club during its 50 years' existence and to the improvement in its greens and pavilion. He also mentioned the difficulties local bodies had to contend with in the way of providing suitable and sufficient playing areas. Mrs Gribble rolled the jack and Mr J, Smith, the oldest member. played the first bowl. Balmoral Club.—The president, Mr Norman Smith, officially drrlared the season open The deputy-Mayor of Mount Eden, Mr A. C Johns, represented the patron of the club, the Mayor. Mr R. J. Mills, while the Auckland Centre was represented by Mr J. H. Braithwaite. a member of the oxecutive. who paid a tribute to two foundation members, Messrs A. Sayers and A. E. Leyland. The first jack was rolled by Miss Smith, daughter of the president, and the first bowls by Messrs Sayers and K. Preston.

Ponsonby Club.—The season was declared open bv the president. Mr H. J. Wilderspin. before a large gathering of members and friends. The Auckland Centre was represented by Messrs W. Matheson and S. Coldicutt Mr P. Carr, M.P. for Auckland West, was also present. The jack was rolled by Mrs Wilderspin. and the first bowl played by Mr Wilderspin. The Ponsonby Boys' Band was in attendance.

Grey Lynn Club. —The president, Mr A. R. Gadd, declared tho season open before a large number of bowlers and their friends. Messrs G. Clark and J. Hardwicke represented the Auckland Centre. Mrs Gadd rolled the jack and Miss J. Gadd the first bowl. Parnell Club. —The president. Mr C. A. Pelley. welcomed the visitors. Mr L. J. Coakley, chairman of the Auckland City Council Parks Committee and Mr W. Miller, representing the Auckland Centre, also spoke. An address was given by the Mayor. Mr J. A. C. Allum, who referred to various aspects of sporting matters and spoke of the pleasure he had in seeing so manv of the younfrer men on tho sports areas once again. The first bowl was played by Mrs J. Howie. < Takapuna Club. —The season was declared open by the president. Mr Peterson, before an attendance of 180 members and friends. The Auckland Centre was represented by Messrs M. J. Walsh, immediate past president, and W. W. King, secretary. Mr H. T. Morton, M.P. for Waitemata, was also present. Mrs Gothard rolled the jack and sent down the first bowl. Otahuhu Club.—The season was opened by tho president, Mr T. T. Skoglund, and Mr A. E. Clinkard, a member of the executive, represented the Auckland Centre. The Mayor, Mr A. Murdoch, and Mr C. R. Pelrie. M.P. for Otahuhu, each gave a short address. The first iack was rolled by Mrs Skoglund. and Mrs W. Payne and Mrs J. McDowell, wives of the vice-presidents, delivered the first bowls.

AMATEUR ATHLETICS SECONDARY SCHOOL RELAYS SUCCESS OF KING'S COLLEGE The sixth annual inter-secondary schools' relay championships were held on Saturday afternoon at King's College. The conditions were ideal, and. as this was the first really fine day and a fast track experienced, several new records were established. King's College won the senior and intermediate championships. and Auckland Grammar School the junior section. Points scored were:—Seniors: King's College, 57; Auckland Grammar, 52; Mount Albert Grammar, 30. Intermediates: King's College, 41; Auckland Grammar, 30 : Takapuna Grammar and Otahuhu Technical High School, 21. Juniors: Auckland Grammar. 38; Avondale Technical High School, 25; King's College, Mount Albert Grammar School. 24. Following were the results: — Seniors. —880 Yds each; Auckland, 1; King's. 2; Mount Albert. 3. Time. 8m 39 3-5s —a record. LlOYds each: King's. 1; Auckland 2; Mount Albert, 3. Time, 46 l-ss. 220 Yds each: King's, lj Auckland. 2; Mount Albert, 3. Time, 1m 35 4-ss. Shot putt (teams of three): King's, 1; Sacred Heart, 2; Auckland, 3. Distance, 112 ft 6%in—a record. Hurdles (120 yds each): Auckland, I; Sacred Heart, 2; King's, 3. Time, 40 3-5s —a record. Broad jump (teams of three): King's. 1; Auckland, 2; Mount Albert, 3. Distance. 55ft 2in. 140 Yds each: Auckland, 1; King's. 2; Mount Albert, 3. Time. 3m 38 2-ss—a record. One mile medley: King's, 1; Sacred Heart, 2; Auckland, 3. Time. 3tn 51 4-5s —a record. Intermediates. —llOYds each: Auckland. 1; Avondale, 2; King's. 3. Time, 48s —a record. Broad jump (teams of three): King's. 1; Auckland. 2; Otahuhu, 3. Distance, 51ft SViin. 440 Yds each; King's, 1: Sacred Heart, 2; Takapuna, 3. Time. 3m 58 l-ss. SSOYds each: Auckland. 1; King's. 2; Mount Albert, 3. Time, Om 10 2-ss—a record. 220 Yds each: Auckland, 1; King's, 2; Otahuhu. 3. Time. 1m 41 2-5s —a record. Hurdles (120 yds each): King's. 1: Auckland. 2: Takapuna. 3. Time. 55 1-58. Juniors. —88l)Yds teams' race: Sacred Heart. 1; Mount Albert. 2: Auckland. 3. Time, 2m 26 4-ss. LlOYds each: Auckland, 1; Takapuna, 2; Otahuhu, 3. Time, 50 4-5s — a record 44t)Yds each: Otahuhu. 1; Auckland. 2; Mount Albert, 3. Time, 4m 18 l-ss. Hurdles (100 yds each): Avondale, I; Auckland, 2; Takapuna, 3. Time, 45s —a record. 220 Yds each: Auckland. 1; Avondale. 2; King's. 3 Time. 1m 47s —a record

AN OUTSTANDING JUNIOR (P.A.) CHRISTCHURCH, Sunday An outstanding young athlete, R. F. Warren, a 14-year-old pupil of St. Bede's College, won the junior long jump at the annual sports with 10ft llVain yesterday, beating the previous college junior record by 13V a in. Last year Warren did the 100 yards in lis and *l4O yards in 5Gs. TENNIS CLUBS OPEN FUNCTIONS ON SATURDAY Rawhitl.—Mr R. G. Armitage represented the Auckland Lawn Tennis Association at the opening of this club, which has two grass courts and one hard one, so that it was really (lie first grass club to open the season. He was welcomed by Mr T. Tudehope, president, and Mr A. Rough, secretary, who reported a full membership and a waiting list. Two or three teams are to be entered in the intcrclub competitions. The first ball was served by Mrs Gribbin, an old member of the club. Tlrimoana—Mr Armitage also visited this club, which has four hard courts. He was mot by Mr W. J. Connon, president, and Mr W. P. Endean, an ex-M.P. and old player. The first ball was served by Mr Endean's daughter. Colleen. This club Is undergoing reconstruction. Ngatarlnga.—Mr S. A. Clcal. Mrs Cleal and Mr J. A. Fernandez were the association's representatives at the opening of this popular Stanley Bay dub. After Mr Clcal had outlined the season's programme, he presented the club with the third grado championship pennant. which it won last season. Among those present was Mr Massoy, deputy-Mayor of Devonport, who declared the courts open, his wife serving the first ball. Mr Dickson, the club president, introduced the visitors. Training College.—Mr K. X. Buttle, of the Auckland association, spoke at the opening of this new club, which was attended by about 75 players who took part in a tournament Among those present were Mr D M. Rae, college principal and president. Mrs Rae, Mr K. Hayr. Miss Baire. head lecturer at the college, and Mr V, R. Johns, an old Training College student. Mrs Rae served the first ball.