FOOTBALLERS BUSY

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 947, 14 April 1930, Page 7

FOOTBALLERS BUSY

LEAGUE PLAYERS MUSTER IN FORCE There was a big muster of League players at Carlaw Park on Saturday, when an extensive series of practices was held. The day was ideal for football, a sharp nip in the air encouraging vigorous work-outs. Ponsonby and City senior thirteens rolled up in force for a friendly game together. Alost of last year’s men were seen in action. Newton, headed by Francis, last year’s brilliant forward, also mustered well. The club has secured a fine forward in Pollok, an ex-South Auckland Rugby representative. Several other clubs held practices in their districts, and all report good attendances and keenness on the part ot their players. MANGERE CLUB At the annual meeting of the Mangere League Club, the report stated that the club was in a sound position, although it had not been able to regain

“A” status. Practice had already commenced and over SO members had enrolled. This year's officers are:—Patron, Sir Frederick Lang: president. Air. S. W. House: senior vice-president, Air. S. Rickards: vice-presidents. Airs. A oon, Messrs. H. McGann. AlcQuilton. W. Kemp. W. McKenrick. W. Evans, W. i Paul. A. Kemp: treasurer. Air. P. Young, senior: secretary. Air. Burns Young: committee, Alessrs. Phardver, M. Paul. J. Slavin. J. Pai, B. Rau, J. Wilson, senior. J. Wilson, junior. Hapi; senior delegate to Auckland L'nion. Air. H. Miller; junior delegate, Air. T. Kirkwood; club captain. Air. R. Graham; coach. Air. J. Rukutai, if available; selection committee, Alessrs. P. Young, R. Graham and the coach. Teams will be entered in the senior B, first juniors and school boy competitions. A ground has been obtained at Mangere. DEVONPORT The Shore Leaguers had a practice turn-out on Saturday afternoon, among the seniors being Seagar, McCarthney,

Coglaji. Clark, the two brothers O’Leary, and Tait.

Several new members made an appearance and took part in the two hours of play. The ground is in good condition, and a working bee of players is engaged on renovating the shed.