1922 Auckland Rugby League season

History and stats of the 1922 Auckland League April 2020 thumb|Bill DavidsonThe 1922 Auckland Rugby League was the 14th in its history. There were 68 teams playing across the various grades. City Rovers won the first grade championship for the 5th time, with Ponsonby winning the Roope Rooster for the 2nd time. City Rovers also defended the Challenge Shield, warding off efforts from Petone, Tongariro, and Huntly to lift it from them. The twenty two year old Bill Davidson set a record for points scored in an Auckland club rugby league season with 116 for City Rovers. He and his brothers Ben and their Olympic sprinting brother George between them scored 186 of City Rover's 339 points which was also a competition record for a team in a single season. City scored a further 19 points in the Roope Rooster competition and 85 points in their 3 Challenge Shield matches for 443 points in all official games. It was an incredibly busy year for the Auckland representative team. They played more matches than some club teams had played in earlier seasons with ten matches in total. There was also an Auckland Provincial team match against New South Wales, and one Auckland B fixture with the team making the trip down to Cambridge to play the local side. Bill Davidson also led the representative team in scoring with 37 points. 1921 14th Auckland Rugby League season 1922 1923 Auckland rugby league news Club teams by grade participation Team1st Grd2nd Grd3rd Grd4th Grd5th Grd6th Grd A6th Grd BTotalCity Rovers11210117Richmond Rovers11111117Devonport United11111005Newton Rangers11111005Ponsonby United11101105Maritime11010115Manukau Rovers01001114Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers01001114Marist Old Boys10001103Kingsland Rovers00110103Ellerslie United00110103Otahuhu Rovers01010103Parnell00110013Fire Brigade10000001Ihumātao01000001Māngere Rangers01000001Point Chevalier00100001Coromandel Old Boys00100001Takapuna00001001Total811119810663 Junior Management Committee thumb|Bill DavidsonThe junior management committee elected for the season was Lewis Binns, J.S. White, K. Lippiatt, G.J. Flynn, W. Baskett, William Mincham, O.O. Riley, D.C. Adamson, W.E. Frost, Bill Davidson (Hon. Sec), A. Freeman (Chairman), G.H. Seagar, A.H. Te Mete, T.B. Carpenter, W. Dowle, G.F. Burgess, J. Curtis, F. Cleal, W. Boag, F. Kennedy. Carlaw Park At a pre-season meeting of the management committee it was discussed that Carlaw Park needed more 'modern equipment', and it was decided that "the establishment of more modern methods of dealing with the turf and the purchase of more efficient machinery shall be an early charge on the new season's funds".Management Committee 3 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18042 1922-03-17 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220317.2.16.6 2019-08-26 Sufficient money was made from gates at club and rep fixtures at Carlaw Park and the Auckland Domain to begin improvements on the ground at the conclusion of the season. New clubs and name changes Maritime to Athletic The Maritime club changed their name to 'Athletic'. Their club colours were also changed from red, white and blue to royal blue with a gold band. In 1926 they were to change their name again to Grafton Athletic. This was not to be confused with Grafton Athletic who had existed as a team from 1914 to 1920 under the leadership of Karl Ifwersen and were presently playing under the name of 'Fire Brigade'. Richmond promoted to 1st grade Richmond Rovers applied for entry into the Senior A Grade competition and this was approved. This made the competition an even 8 teams meaning 4 matches per round and no byes. Unlike most previous seasons there were no byes, no defaults, and no postponed matches meaning 56 matches were played in total, easily the most in the competitions history. Richmond would go on to finish 7th with 3 wins and 11 losses. Ihumātao club enter On April 4 the ARL management committee reported that they had accepted the application of a new club called the "Central Mangere Club", and they would enter a team in the second grade. The team was however exclusively named "Ihumata" for their existence and were ostensibly a Māori football side. It was a misspelling of their area's Māori name and was corrected at a later date to Ihumātao. They were based in the Ihumātao area of Māngere and played most of their home games at the Mangere ground further towards the east. They only survived for two seasons with it likely that many of their players began playing for the preexisting Māngere United League Football Club such as Paul and Wilson junior. League Football/Junior Management Committee 8 Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 81 1922-04-05 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220405.2.89 2024-01-17 Coromandel Old Boys join On February 15 the Auckland Rugby League held their weekly management committee meeting and said that "affiliation was granted to a new third grade club to be called Coromandel Old Boys, with the colours red, white, and blue". League Football 8 Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 39 1922-02-16 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220216.2.128 2024-01-19 a Thames Old Boys team had existed from 1915 to 1920 but this team appears to have had no serious links to the Coromandel Old Boys side. The Coromandel team fielded a third grade side only from 1922 to 1925 before withdrawing from the competition. George Davidson's return thumb|George Davidson|leftGeorge Davidson played for Maritime (now named Athletic) in the 1919 season but had missed most of the 1920 and 1921 seasons as he was training for and competing at the Antwerp Olympics where he came 5th in the 200m final. He stated that over those two seasons he had only played for Maritime on two or three occasions as he was seeking a transfer to the City Rovers where his two brothers Bill and Ben played. Athletic were denying his request and Davidson appealed to the league who then asked the Athletics club to reconsider his request "favourably". He would eventually have his transfer to City approved. Point Chevalier Point Chevalier secured the use of Richard and Elizabeth Walker's paddock at the bottom of Humariri Street as their home ground. It has since become Walker Park where they are to this day located. In the same season they bought jerseys from George Court & Co. Ltd. In 1925 a shed was built at Walker Park with volunteer labour. Monteith Shield (1st grade championship) Monteith Shield standings TeamPldWDLFAPtsCity Rovers14110333915722Ponsonby United14100420516920Marist Old Boys1491425819219Devonport United1471622319415Newton Rangers1461719721913Athletic1460824220812Richmond Rovers1430111412956Fire Brigade1421111433135 Monteith Shield fixtures Round 1 Peter Irwin James Francis Hing, better known as James Hing, or later Sonny Hing scored a try for Ponsonby. He had previously played for Marist and would later coach the Point Chevalier premier side in the 1930s. He was the son of Charles A'Hing and Margaret Mary Irwin and was one of the first ever rugby league players in New Zealand with Chinese ancestry along with Arthur Singe. 22 April 3:00 Ponsonby 15–10 Opening of the Season/Standard of Play Moderate 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18073 1922-04-24 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220424.2.107.1 2019-08-26 Newton James Hing, William Southernwood, George Mormon Dougie McGregor, William Hanlon Frank Delgrosso Clarrie Polson 2 Clarrie Polson Clarrie Polson Carlaw Park 1 4,000 A Ball 22 April 3:00 Marist 19–6 Opening of the Season/Standard of Play Moderate 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18073 1922-04-24 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220424.2.107.1 2019-08-26 Fire Brigade Bill Stormont 2, John Lang, Arthur Singe, Percy Gallagher Billy Ghent, Arthur Singe John Wareing, Unknown x 1 Carlaw Park 2 4000 William Mincham 22 April 3:00 Devonport 17–31 Opening of the Season/Standard of Play Moderate 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18073 1922-04-24 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220424.2.107.1 2019-08-26 City Johnston, Harry Douglas, Neville St George 2, Alf Scott Neville St George Bert Laing, Bill Davidson 2, Jack Keenan, Alf Townsend, George Paki, Unknown x 1 Bert Laing, Bill Davidson 4 Devonport Domain Archie Ferguson 22 April 3:00 Richmond 2–14 Opening of the Season/Standard of Play Moderate 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18073 1922-04-24 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220424.2.107.1 2019-08-26 Athletic Henderson Eric Grey 2, Hall, George Yardley George Yardley Grey Lynn Park 200 T Neill Round 2 thumb|Lou Brown Lou Brown debuted for Newton aged just 17 having already played 2 seasons of senior rugby in the Waikato. He would go on to have a remarkable career being a prolific try scorer for every team he played for which included Newton (12), Wigan (106), City (72), Halifax (33), York (77), Bordeaux, Auckland (18), North Island (4), Auckland Māori (4), Other Nationalities (5), and New Zealand (22). In the match between Athletic and Ponsonby Eric Grey had a highly unusual collection of points after he scored a try, and kicked a conversion, a penalty, a goal from a mark, and a drop goal. Bert Laing transferred to Devonport during the week and had the unusual distinction of scoring against a team and then for a team in the space of a week. In the match between Devonport and Newton Alex Godick, J Price, and Calderwood had to leave the field through injury, with Godick being concussed. 29 April 3:00 Athletic 23–5 Athletics Defeat Ponsonby 7 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18078 1922-05-01 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220501.2.136.1 2019-08-26 Ponsonby Eric Grey, Ivan Littlewood, George Yardley 2, Bert Avery Eric Grey Eric Grey & 1 mark Eric Grey Joe Meadows Dougie McGregor Carlaw Park 1 5000 Billy Murray 29 April 3:00 City 48–10 City, 48; Fire Brigade, 10 7 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18078 1922-05-01 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220501.2.136.1 2019-08-26 Fire Brigade Ben Davidson 2, Bill Davidson, Harry Francis, F Wilson 2, Ray Harley, Jack Keenan 2, Maurice Wetherill 2, Alf Townsend Bill Davidson 2, Harry Francis, Maurice Wetherill 2 Unknown x 1 Charles Woolley, J O'Brien G Cargill John Wareing Carlaw Park 2 T Hill 29 April 3:00 Devonport 17–17 Newton and Devonport Draw 7 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18078 1922-05-01 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220501.2.136.1 2019-08-26 Newton Bert Laing 2, Jack Miller Charles Hand 2 Charles Hand 2 Walter Voysey, Lou Brown 2, J Sorenson, Leo Brockliss Clarrie Polson Devonport Domain 700 William Mincham 29 April 3:00 Richmond 11–25 Marist Too Strong For Richmond 7 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18078 1922-05-01 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220501.2.136.1 2019-08-26 Marist W Little 3 Butler Stevens, Lawson, Percy Gallagher 2, Arthur Singe, Laurie Cadman 2 Stevens, Lawson Grey Lynn Park Frank Thompson Round 3 thumb|Stan WebbStan Webb debuted for North Shore joining his older brother Clarence in the side. Stan would go on to represent Auckland in the same season and New Zealand in 1925. He predominantly played in the halfback position but also played at centre and fullback at times. 6 May 3:00 Newton 20–16 (5-8) Fine Games at Carlaw Park/Newton 20, Athletics 16 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18084 1922-05-08 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220508.2.141.2 2019-08-10 Athletic J Sorenson 2, Wally Somers, Herbert Biggs Clarrie Polson 3 Clarrie Polson Ivan Littlewood 2, Eric Grey, Craddock Dufty Eric Grey, Craddock Dufty Carlaw Park 1 5,000 Archie Ferguson 6 May 3:00 Marist 14–6 Fine Games at Carlaw Park/Marist Defeat Ponsonby 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18084 1922-05-08 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220508.2.141.2 2019-08-10 Ponsonby Nelson Bass, Percy Gallagher, George Duane, John Lang Arthur Singe Sonny Hing, William Hanlon Carlaw Park 2 5,000 Len Farrant 6 May 3:00 Richmond 5–22 City and Devonport Win 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18084 1922-05-08 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220508.2.141.2 2019-08-10 City W Little Unknown x 1 Jack Keenan 3, George Paki Bill Davidson 2 Bill Davidson 2, Maurice Wetherill Grey Lynn Park 6 May 3:00 Devonport 18–7 City and Devonport Win 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18084 1922-05-08 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220508.2.141.2 2019-08-10 Fire Brigade Charles Hand, Cyril Wheeler, Clarence Webb, Calderwood Charles Hand, Bert Laing Charles Hand Ripley John Wareing John Wareing Devonport Domain A Ball Round 4 The Carlaw Park games secured £213 2/6 through gate attendances. The main match between Marist and Athletics was "fast and interesting throughout, and was one of the best expositions of the code that has been seen here for some time" according to the Auckland Star scribe.Marist Defeat Athletics 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18090 1922-05-15 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220515.2.111 2024-08-31 In the match between Ponsonby and City, Horace Neal, and Mitchell were ordered off after a scuffle in the corner during the second half. The referee (Walter Ripley) stated at the hearing that he had caught them just before blows were struck and both players were let off with a caution. The Newton v Fire Brigade match at Grey Lynn Park only received very brief match reports with no detailed scoring provided. 13 May 3:00 Marist 21–20 Marist Defeat Athletics 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18090 1922-05-15 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220515.2.111 2019-08-27 Athletic Frank Turner, Percy Gallagher 2, George Duane, Laurie Cadman John Lang, A Nelson Billy Ghent Ivan Littlewood, Jack McGregor, Eric Grey Mike Flynn 2 Mike Flynn, Craddock Dufty Carlaw Park 1 5500 Bert Gallagher 13 May 3:00 Ponsonby 15–10 Ponsonby 15; City 10 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18090 1922-05-15 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220515.2.111 2019-08-27 City James (Sonny) Hing, Frank Delgrosso, R Cook Thomas McClymont 3 Ben Davidson, F Wilson Bill Davidson Bill Davidson Carlaw Park 2 Walter Ripley 13 May 3:00 Devonport 24–10 Newton and Devonport Win 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18090 1922-05-15 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220515.2.111 2019-08-27 Richmond Alf Scott, Jack Miller, Charles Hand, Clarke, Cyril Wheeler, Clarence Webb Charles Hand, Tommy Taylor Charles Hand F C Blakey, McFarlane Eric (Mick) Carroll, McFarlane Devonport Domain T Hill 13 May 3:00 Newton 16–8 Newton and Devonport Win 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18090 1922-05-15 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220515.2.111 2019-08-27 Fire Brigade Unknown x 4 Unknown x 2 Ronald Lovatt, Unknown x 1 Unknown x 1 Grey Lynn Park Frank Thompson Round 5 thumb|right|Athletic captain, Bert AveryGeorge Davidson made his debut for the City club. He had requested to be released from the Maritime/Athletic club where he had previously been a member prior to going to the Antwerp Olympics where he competed in the 100 and 200m races. He wished to join bis brothers Ben and Bill in the City side but was initially blocked by his old club before securing the release. He scored a try for City in their 20-5 win over his old side, with brother Ben being credited with a penalty try after being held back by his jersey when he was going to score, and Bill kicked 4 conversions. At halftime Athletic sent their fullback, Mike Flynn (a boxer from Australia), to second five eighth and shifted Dougie McGregor to fullback. They also brought New Zealand international Bert Avery out of the back row to act as an extra five eighth to good effect but they still went down. A Halliday scored Athletic's only try. He was also on debut for them, having previously playing for Ponsonby in 1920. The conditions at Carlaw Park were poor with a wet, muddy field with a smaller crowd than previous weeks. There was still 72 pounds in gate takings collected however. Harry Francis the City forward broke his shoulder and such was the seriousness of the injury that two months later on July 27 a benefit concert was held for him in the Town Hall concert chamber. Francis had been unable to work in his occupation due to the injury. 27 May 3:00 City 20–5 City Defeats Athletics 8 Auckland Star LIII 125 1922-05-29 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220529.2.118 2019-08-27 Athletic George Davidson, Ben Davidson, Jack Keenan, Alf Townsend Bill Davidson 4 A Halliday Eric Grey Carlaw Park 1 2,500 Bert Gallagher 27 May 3:00 Marist 15–5 Marist OB. Beats Newton 8 Auckland Star LIII 125 1922-05-29 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220529.2.118 2019-08-27 Newton Bill Stormont, Percy Gallagher, Billy Ghent Arthur Singe Bill Stormont, Arthur Singe W Miller Charles James Carlaw Park 2 2,500 Frank Thompson 27 May 3:00 Richmond 5–15 Wins for Fire Brigade and Ponsonby 8 Auckland Star LIII 125 1922-05-29 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220529.2.118 2019-08-27 Fire Brigade J McLean Eric (Mick) Carroll Brady, John Wareing, Cargill Jack Woolley Grey Lynn Park Les Bull 27 May 3:00 Devonport 8–20 Wins for Fire Brigade and Ponsonby 8 Auckland Star LIII 125 1922-05-29 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220529.2.118 2019-08-27 Ponsonby Stan Webb, Cyril Wheeler Charles Hand William Hanlon, Frank Delgrosso, Sonny Hing, R Cook Frank Delgrosso 2, Thomas McClymont 2 Devonport Domain 500 Billy Murray Round 6 In "ideal" conditions a "record attendance" came to Carlaw Park with £255 13/6 taken at the gates. Bill Davidson scored a try and kicked 2 conversions and 2 penalties for a personal haul of 11 points in City's 17-13 win over Marist. 10 June 3:00 City 17–13 City Defeats Marist 8 Auckland Star LIII 137 1922-06-10 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220612.2.104 2019-08-27 Marist Bill Davidson, Ben Davidson, Maurice Wetherill Bill Davidson 2 Bill Davidson 2 Billy Ghent, Percy Gallagher, John Lang Arthur Singe, D Murray Carlaw Park 1 Archie Ferguson 10 June 3:00 Ponsonby 12–4 Wins For Ponsonby, Devonport, and Newton 8 Auckland Star LIII 137 1922-06-10 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220612.2.104 2019-08-27 Fire Brigade Thomas McClymont, William Hanlon Dougie McGregor, Frank Delgrosso Thomas McClymont John Wareing, Henderson Carlaw Park 2 William Mincham 10 June 3:00 Newton 32–8 Wins For Ponsonby, Devonport, and Newton 8 Auckland Star LIII 137 1922-06-10 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220612.2.104 2019-08-27 Richmond Clarrie Polson, Lou Brown 2, Walter Voysey, Wally Somers 2, Frederick Gregory, Bill Cloke Charles James, W Miller, Unknown x 2 Parkes, Butler Eric (Mick) Carroll Victoria Park 2 T Hill 10 June 3:00 Devonport 20–12 Wins For Ponsonby, Devonport, and Newton 8 Auckland Star LIII 137 1922-06-10 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220612.2.104 2019-08-27 Athletic J Price, Clarke, Stan Webb, Alf Scott Charles Hand, Bert Laing Charles Hand, + 1 goal from a mark Halliday, Ivan Littlewood Eric Grey Bert Avery Eric Grey Devonport Domain Len Farrant Round 7 thumb|right|Wally SomersThe match between Devonport and Marist was the 50th senior rugby league game played at Devonport Domain. The first match played there was in 1910. A large crowd attended the Carlaw Park games with 183 pounds being taken at the gate. The Auckland Star match description of the City v Newton game said that Wally Somers scored for Newton however the slightly more detailed New Zealand Herald match report credited the try to Leo Barraclough after Somers passed him the ball so Barraclough has been credited with the try. 17 June 3:00 City 19–13 City Defeat Newton 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18120 1922-06-19 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220619.2.134.1 2019-08-27 Newton George Davidson 2 (incl obstruction try), Ben Davidson, Penalty Try Bill Davidson 3 Maurice Wetherill 1 mark Ben Davidson Leo Barraclough, Lou Brown, Arthur James Clarrie Polson Clarrie Polson Carlaw Park 1 Les Bull 17 June 3:00 Fire Brigade 32–25 City Defeat Newton 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18120 1922-06-19 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220619.2.134.1 2019-08-27 Athletic Henderson 2, Brady 2, Cargill, Charles Woolley, John Woolley 2 John Wareing, Henderson 2 John Wareing Nicholson, Brake, Jim Brien, Bert Avery, Herb Lunn Eric Grey 3 Eric Grey, McGregor Carlaw Park 2 T Hill 17 June 3:00 Devonport 14–12 City Defeat Newton 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18120 1922-06-19 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220619.2.134.1 2019-08-27 Marist Clarence Webb, Alf Scott, Cyril Wheeler, Selwyn Chatfield Bert Laing Percy Gallagher, Bill Stormont, George Duane, Billy Ghent Devonport Domain Billy Murray 17 June 3:00 Richmond 13–21 City Defeat Newton 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18120 1922-06-19 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220619.2.134.1 2019-08-27 Ponsonby W Little, McKenzie, Butler Eric (Mick) Carroll, Butler William Southernwood, Thomas McClymont, Bill Walsh, Frank Delgrosso, Dougie McGregor Thomas McClymont 3 Grey Lynn Park Bert Gallagher Round 8 thumb|Charles Woolley, the Fire Brigade captain who was badly concussed.The club games resumed after Auckland had played the Australian University side 3 times. The crowd at Carlaw Park was relatively small with just £61 15/ taken at the gate with slippery conditions prevailing. In the 3pm game City had a 9-3 win with no goals kicked in the match. Near full time F. Wilson was knocked unconscious and had to be carried from the field. The game on the number 2 field between Ponsonby and Newton was a "mud scramble". Richmond recorded their first win coming back from 7-0 down at half time against Athletic at Victoria Park while Marist also mounted a second half comeback to draw 21-21. They had trailed 15-2 at the break. Marist had struggled to get a full team on the field and it was rumoured that they might have to default however they eventually mustered a side. Early in the match one of their recent recruits from rugby was ordered off the field for rough play which injured McClure. In the second half the Fire Brigade captain, Charles Woolley collided heavily with his brother John (Jack) with the sound of the contact heard by spectators. He was able to carry on but at the conclusion of the game had to be carried from the field suffering from concussion. 1 July 3:00 City 9–3 City Defeats Devonport 3 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18132 1922-07-03 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220703.2.115.1 2019-08-27 Devonport George Davidson, F Wilson, Harry Hawkes Stan Webb Carlaw Park 1 Len Farrant 1 July 3:00 Ponsonby 16–5 Ponsonby and Richmond Win 3 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18132 1922-07-03 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220703.2.115.1 2019-08-27 Newton William Hanlon, McGregor, A Black, Wilfred McNeil Dougie McGregor Frank Delgrosso D Annan Clarrie Polson Carlaw Park 2 A Ball 1 July 3:00 Marist 21–21 Marists 21, Fire Brigade 21 3 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18132 1922-07-03 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220703.2.115.1 2019-08-27 Fire Brigade Billy Ghent, Roly Tait, John Lang, A Martin, Percy Gallagher D Murray 2 Billy Ghent Lovett, John Woolley, John Wareing, R Coates, Ernie Herring John Wareing, J O'Brien R Lovett Victoria Park 1 L Hemming 1 July 3:00 Richmond 8-7 City Defeats Devonport/Marists 21, Fire Brigade 21/Ponsonby and Richmond Win 3 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18132 1922-07-03 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220703.2.115.1 2019-08-27 Athletic McKenzie, W Little Butler W Miller Eric Grey 2 Victoria Park 2 A Vause Round 9 thumb|George Gardiner debuted for the Fire Brigade side. He would later play for New Zealand and represent the Marist and Ponsonby clubs.The New Zealand Māori team had returned from their Australian tour and the Auckland players rejoined their club sides including George Paki (City), Sam Lowrie (Ponsonby), and Craddock Dufty (Athletic). There were also seven Māori players registered with the Fire Brigade club but ultimately only George Gardiner, Moses Yates, Bill Te Whata, and Barney Pitman took the field. They were well beaten by the strong City side 32-2. Ponsonby and Athletic both struggled to get full teams on the field and had to use lower grade players to make up their numbers. Athletic were missing Eric Grey and captain Bert Avery. For Ponsonby, their captain Thomas McClymont scored a try and converted 5 of their tries. 8 July 3:00 City 32–2 City’s Easy Victory 7 Auckland Star LIII 161 1922-07-10 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220710.2.118 2019-08-27 Fire Brigade George Davidson, Ben Davidson 2, Bill Davidson, George Reid, Maurice Wetherill Bill Davidson 4, Maurice Wetherill Bill Davidson 2 Henderson Auckland Domain 2 Les Bull 8 July 3:00 Marist 27–15 City’s Easy Victory/Wins to Ponsonby and Newton 7 Auckland Star LIII 161 1922-07-10 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220710.2.118 2019-08-27 Richmond Percy Gallagher, John Lang 2, Arthur Singe, Stevens 2, Norm Loveridge Percy Gallagher, John Lang John Lang S McLean, J McLean 2 Eric (Mick) Carroll 2 Eric (Mick) Carroll Auckland Domain 1 T Hill 8 July 3:00 Newton 16–11 Wins to Ponsonby and Newton 7 Auckland Star LIII 161 1922-07-10 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220710.2.118 2019-08-27 Devonport Clarrie Polson, Walter Voysey Clarrie Polson 2 Clarrie Polson, Walter Voysey 2 J Price, Clarke, Charles Hand W Harrison Victoria Park 1 A Ball 8 July 3:00 Ponsonby 30–10 Wins to Ponsonby and Newton 7 Auckland Star LIII 161 1922-07-10 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220710.2.118 2019-08-27 Athletic Thomas McClymont, Dougie McGregor 2, Eric McGregor, William Hanlon, Sonny Hing Thomas McClymont 5 Frank Delgrosso George Yardley, R Lonergan Craddock Dufty 2 Victoria Park 3 William Mincham Round 10 Marist had to fill 4 vacancies from their starting side just before kickoff with Nelson Bass, Bill Stormont and Stevens all having to play in the back line. While John Lang played at half back in place of the absent Billy Ghent. Bass played in the five eighth position along with Norm Loveridge. The Newton v Athletic game saw some controversy. Bert Avery was playing in the five eighths for Athletic, away from his usual loose forward position and he appeared to score at one point. The referee did not award it and Lou Brown gathered the ball and ran the length of the field to score. Newton went on to win the game 16-15. 15 July 3:00 Ponsonby 13–9 Ponsonby Defeat Marist 4 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18144 1922-07-17 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220717.2.7.1 2019-08-27 Marist William Hanlon, Frank Delgrosso, R Cook Thomas McClymont 2 A Nelson Bill Stormont, John Lang John Lang Carlaw Park 1 Billy Murray 15 July 3:00 City 48–12 City and Newton Win 4 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18144 1922-07-17 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220717.2.7.1 2019-08-27 Richmond Harry Hawkes, George Paki 2, Bill Davidson 2, Vic Thomas, F Wilson 3, Ernie Mackie, Ben Davidson 2 Bill Davidson, Ben Davidson, Alf Townsend, Maurice Wetherill, C "Chook" Mitchell Harry Hawkes McKenzie, S McLean Eric (Mick) Carroll Eric (Mick) Carroll 2 Carlaw Park 2 Len Farrant 15 July 3:00 Devonport 21–7 Ponsonby Defeat Marist/City and Newton Win 4 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18144 1922-07-17 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220717.2.7.1 2019-08-27 Fire Brigade Harry Douglas 2, Bert Laing, Stan Webb, Clarence Webb Bert Laing 2, Tommy Taylor John Wareing John Wareing 2 Victoria Park Walter Ripley 15 July 3:00 Newton 16–15 City and Newton Win 4 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18144 1922-07-17 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220717.2.7.1 2019-08-27 Athletic Lou Brown 2, Wally Somers, Leo Barraclough Clarrie Polson Walter Voysey Redmond Lonergan, G Nicholson, George Yardley Craddock Dufty 2 Craddock Dufty Auckland Domain 2 Archie Ferguson Round 11 The matches at Carlaw Park drew £201 1/ in gate takings with City against Ponsonby in the main match on the number 1 field. City thrashed Ponsonby 40 to 9 with George Davidson and brother Ben Davidson scoring two tries each while Maurice Wetherill crossed for four 4. The eldest Davidson brother Bill converted four of their ten tries. A thousand spectators also ventured to Victoria Park to watch Newton beat Fire Brigade 19-17. 22 July 3:00 City 40–9 City’s Decisive Win 8 Auckland Star LIII 173 1922-07-24 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220724.2.120 2019-08-27 Ponsonby George Davidson 2, Maurice Wetherill 4, Ben Davidson 2, George Paki, Alf Townsend Bill Davidson 4, Ernie Mackie Thomas McClymont Thomas McClymont Frank Delgrosso 2 Carlaw Park 1 Bert Gallagher 22 July 3:00 Athletic 29–8 Easy Victory to Athletics 8 Auckland Star LIII 173 1922-07-24 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220724.2.120 2019-08-27 Marist Bert Avery 2, Redmond Lonergan, David Dance, Craddock Dufty, George Yardley 2 Craddock Dufty 2, George Yardley, Mike Flynn A Nelson, Jock Johnson Bill Stormont Carlaw Park 2 Les Bull 22 July 3:00 Devonport 37–15 Wins For Newton and Shore 8 Auckland Star LIII 173 1922-07-24 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220724.2.120 2019-08-27 Richmond Alex Godick, Bert Laing, Harry Douglas, Neville St George, Clarence Webb, Tommy Taylor, Stan Webb 2, Johnson Bert Laing, Neville St George, Stan Webb, Harrison E Davis, Butler, H McDonald Butler 2 Butler Auckland Domain 1 L Benson 22 July 3:00 Newton 19–17 Wins For Newton and Shore 8 Auckland Star LIII 173 1922-07-24 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220724.2.120 2019-08-27 Fire Brigade Bill Williams, Lou Brown 2, Alan Clarke, Leo Brockliss Walter Voysey, Clarrie Polson John Wareing 2, George Cargill John Wareing 2 John Wareing 2 Victoria Park 2 1,000 T Hill Round 12 Richmond caused something of an upset beating Fire Brigade by 18 points to 3 in very cold conditions at the Auckland Domain. Fire Brigade were missing six players who had been injured the previous weekend including Ernie Herring, Jack Woolley, Charles Woolley, R.R Lovett, and John Wareing. In the main match at Carlaw Park Athletic beat City with recent addition Redmond Lonergan on the wing getting a hat trick of tries for the winners. 29 July 3:00 Athletic 19–12 Athletics Defeats City 4 Auckland Star LIII 179 1922-07-31 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220731.2.109 2019-08-27 City Redmond Lonergan 3, George Yardley, Bert Avery Craddock Dufty, George Yardley Vic Thomas, F Wilson Bill Davidson 2 Bill Davidson 1 mark Carlaw Park 1 Les Bull 29 July 3:00 Marist 31–10 Marist and Richmond 4 Auckland Star LIII 179 1922-07-31 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220731.2.109 2019-08-27 Newton Nelson Bass, Arthur Singe, Billy Ghent 2, Percy Gallagher 2, George Duane Norm Loveridge, Stevens Nelson Bass + 1 mark, Billy Ghent Wally Somers, Bill Cloke Walter Voysey 2 Carlaw Park 2 Albert Vause 29 July 3:00 Devonport 11–5 Wins to Devonport, Marist and Richmond 4 Auckland Star LIII 179 1922-07-31 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220731.2.109 2019-08-27 Ponsonby Alf Scott, Stan Webb, J Price Tommy Taylor Frank Delgrosso Thomas McClymont Auckland Domain 1 William Mincham 29 July 3:00 Richmond 18–3 Wins to Devonport, Marist and Richmond 4 Auckland Star LIII 179 1922-07-31 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220731.2.109 2019-08-27 Fire Brigade W Little, Eric (Mick) Carroll, Lovegrove, McKenzie McKenzie Barry 2 W McLure Auckland Domain 3 Ladbury (Ray) Hemming Round 13 The gate collected 195 pounds at Carlaw Park. The Auckland Star credited a try to B Nilson while the New Zealand Herald writer said that it was George Duane that crossed in the corner. 5 August 3:00 Marist 21–12 Marist Defeat City 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18162 1922-08-07 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220807.2.118.1 2019-08-27 City George Duane 2 (or B Nilson 1 and Duane 1), Percy Gallagher, Bill Stormont, Sid McNamara Bill Stormont 2, Norm Loveridge Ben Davidson, Harry Hawkes Bill Davidson Bill Davidson 2 Carlaw Park 1 Billy Murray 5 August 3:00 Athletic 11-9 Athletics 11, Devonport 9 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18162 1922-08-07 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220807.2.118.1 2019-08-27 Devonport Bert Avery George Yardley George Yardley 2, Craddock Dufty Bert Laing Tommy Taylor Bert Laing 1 mark, Charles Hand Carlaw Park 2 Frank Thompson 5 August 3:00 Ponsonby 23–6 Marist Defeat City/Athletics 11, Devonport 9 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18162 1922-08-07 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220807.2.118.1 2019-08-27 Fire Brigade Leonard Riley, Sonny Hing 2, Mason, Unknown x 1 Dougie McGregor 2, Unknown x 1 Dougie McGregor Henderson, Ernie Herring Auckland Domain 1 Bert Gallagher 5 August 3:00 Richmond 13–5 Marist Defeat City/Athletics 11, Devonport 9 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18162 1922-08-07 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220807.2.118.1 2019-08-27 Newton McKenzie, Puha, Eric (Mick) Carroll Butler Butler Arthur James Lou Brown Auckland Domain 2 Walter Ripley Round 14 164 pounds and 5 shillings was taken at the Carlaw Park gate. By virtue of their 18-13 win over Newton City claimed the championship. Ponsonby could have tied for the lead in the competition with a City loss but the Rovers side won thanks the scoring of the Davidson brothers. George Davidson and Ben Davidson scored two tries each and Bill Davidson converted three of them. Bill Williams scored on his return to the Newton side after a stint in rugby union. Richard Rope played his first game for Newton since 1917 after returning to Auckland from Northland. He scored a try for the losers who also were unfortunate in losing Clarrie Polson to injury in the second half leaving them to play with 12. Bill Cloke who had been playing at five eighth moved to halfback to replace Polson and gave "a remarkable display". 12 August 3:00 City 18–13 City Defeats Newton 4 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18168 1922-08-14 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220814.2.10 2019-08-27 Newton George Davidson 2, Ben Davidson 2 Bill Davidson 3 Charles James, Richard Rope, Bill Williams Clarrie Polson, Alan Clarke Carlaw Park 1 Archie Ferguson 12 August 3:00 Marist 22–13 Athletics and Marist Win 4 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18168 1922-08-14 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220814.2.10 2019-08-27 Devonport Lynch, Percy Gallagher, Arthur Singe 2 Bill Stormont, Billy Ghent, Norm Loveridge Bill Stormont + 1 mark Stan Webb 3 Tommy Taylor 2 Carlaw Park 2 A Ball 12 August 3:00 Athletic 36–5 Athletics and Marist Win 4 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18168 1922-08-14 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220814.2.10 2019-08-27 Fire Brigade Eric Grey 3, Charles Webb, Nicholson, Craddock Dufty, Bert Avery, Unknown x 1 Eric Grey, George Yardley, L Lee, Unknown x 1 Eric Grey, John McGregor R Lovett John Wareing Auckland Domain Walter Ripley 12 August 3:00 Richmond 6–15 Ponsonby 15, Richmond 6 4 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18168 1922-08-14 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220814.2.10 2019-08-27 Ponsonby Butler 2 Ivan Littlewood, Frank Delgrosso 2 Dougie McGregor, Ivan Littlewood Dougie McGregor Grey Lynn Park William Mincham Roope Rooster knockout competition The loss by Athletic in the final was remarkably their 5th consecutive loss in the Roope Rooster final (their previous 4 under the name or Maritime). Round 1 26 August 3:00 Ponsonby 16–13 The Roope Rooster/First Round of Competition/Some Close Scoring 8 Auckland Star LIII 203 1922-08-28 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220828.2.111 2019-08-29 Marist Wilfred McNeil, William Hanlon, Ivan Littlewood 2 Dougie McGregor & 1 mark Bill Stormont, Arthur Singe, C Stevens Norm Loveridge 2 Carlaw Park 1 William Mincham 26 August 3:00 Athletic 15–12 The Roope Rooster/First Round of Competition/Some Close Scoring 8 Auckland Star LIII 203 1922-08-28 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220828.2.111 2019-08-29 Fire Brigade Jack McGregor, Bert Avery, Nicholson Craddock Dufty Craddock Dufty 2 John Wareing, Henderson John Wareing John Wareing 2 Carlaw Park 2 T Hill 26 August 3:00 Newton 18–13 The Roope Rooster/First Round of Competition/Some Close Scoring 8 Auckland Star LIII 203 1922-08-28 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220828.2.111 2019-08-29 Richmond Clarrie Polson, Biggs, Thomas Virtue, Bill Williams, Unknown x 1 Lou Brown, Unknown x 1 E Redwood, Eric (Mick) Carroll, Parkes Eric (Mick) Carroll Butler Auckland Domain Len Farrant 26 August 3:00 Devonport 11–12 The Roope Rooster/First Round of Competition/Some Close Scoring 8 Auckland Star LIII 203 1922-08-28 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220828.2.111 2019-08-29 City Cyril Wheeler, Stan Webb, Matthew Scott Bert Laing George Paki, George Davidson Maurice Wetherill Bill Davidson 2 marks Devonport Domain Billy Murray Semi finals 9 September 1:45 Ponsonby 41–20 Knock Out Competition 4 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18192 1922-09-11 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220911.2.9.1 2019-08-29 Newton Eric McGregor, Williams, Ivan Littlewood 5, Wilfred McNeil 2, William Southernwood, Hector Cole Dougie McGregor 3, Thomas McClymont Walter Voysey, Biggs, Wally Somers, Lou Brown Wally Somers 2 Walter Voysey (pen & mark) Carlaw Park 1 William Mincham 9 September 3.30 Athletic 9–7 Knock Out Competition/Athletics Beat City 4 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18192 1922-09-11 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220911.2.9.1 2019-08-29 City Bert Avery Eric Grey George Yardley Eric Grey C "Chook" Mitchell Bill Davidson Bill Davidson Carlaw Park 1 Les Bull Final 30 September 3:00 Ponsonby 11–10 Roope Rooster Final/Ponsonby Defeat Athletics/Closely Contested Game 5 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18210 1922-09-02 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19221002.2.19.1 2019-08-29 Athletic Thomas McClymont 2, Wilfred McNeil Thomas McClymont Nicholson, Eric Grey Eric Grey Eric Grey Carlaw Park 1 Bert Gallagher Top try scorers and point scorers These lists include tries and points scored in the First Grade competition and the Roope Rooster competition only. Bill Davidson set a record for the number of points scored by a single player in a season. While earlier seasons were often incomplete with some points unattributed his 115 points was well ahead of the previous highest of 78 by Karl Ifwersen in the 1915 season. Percy Gallagher of Marist was the top try scorer with 15. Top try scorers Rk Player Team Gms Tries 1=Ben DavidsonCity1415 1= Percy GallagherMarist1515 3 Ivan LittlewoodAthletic & Ponsonby9 (6 & 3)13 (5 & 8) 4 Stan WebbDevonport1311 5= Lou BrownNewton1610 5= George DavidsonCity1210 7= Eric GreyAthletic119 7= Bert AveryAthletic139 9= George YardleyAthletic98 9= Maurice WetherillCity168 9=F WilsonCity168 Top point scorers Rk Player Team G T C P M DG Pts1Bill DavidsonCity1673410301152Eric GreyAthletic11910415673Thomas McClymontPonsonby13619100584John WareingFire Brigade15761100555Ben DavidsonCity14151001496=Clarrie PolsonNewton13512400476=Percy GallagherMarist15151000478Ivan LittlewoodAthletic & Ponsonby6 & 3131000419=George YardleyAthletic985300409=Maurice WetherillCity168521040 Challenge shield matches City Rovers came into the season as holders of the trophy after defeating Ponsonby United the previous season. The shield had taken the place of the Thacker Shield which had been taken from Ponsonby and returned to the Canterbury Rugby League after a dispute over who was eligible to compete for it. City went on to defend the shield 3 times during the season defeating Petone, Tongariro, and Huntly. City v Petone 7 October 3:00 City 5–3 Challenge Shield Match 4 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18216 1922-10-09 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19221009.2.12.1 2019-08-29 Petone F Wilson Selby Crewther Kruse Carlaw Park Archie Ferguson City v Tongariro The Tongariro team was "made up of Maori players drawn from the scattered settlements of the King Country" according to the New Zealand Herald match report, though were missing some of their best players. The Auckland Star reported that many of their players were graduates of Te Aute College. 14 October 3:00 City 37–14 Challenge Shield Match/City Defeats Tongariro/Fast and Exciting Game 5 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18222 1922-10-16 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19221016.2.23.1 2020-03-11 Tongariro Maurice Wetherill 3, Alf Townsend, Ernie Mackie, George Paki, F Wilson, Ben Davidson 2 Ernie Mackie 3, Harry Hawkes Selby Crewther Springall, H Pau, Taia, Hamu H Pau Carlaw Park 1 Les Bull City v Huntly Huntly came to Auckland as the South Auckland (Waikato) champions and were expected to provide a stern test to City however after a competitive first half with the scores tied at 11-11 at the break, they fell away badly in the second half with City ending up running in 11 tries. The match was the last of the season for City and saw them score a total of 444 points in total. Ben Davidson with three more tries finished with 20 tries from 17 games. 28 October 3:00 City 43–13 Challenge Shield Match/City Defeats Huntly/Fast Play by Local Backs 4 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18234 1922-10-30 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19221030.2.7.1 2020-03-11 Huntly Harry Hawkes 4, Maurice Wetherill, Ben Davidson 3, George Davidson 2, George Paki Harry Hawkes, Maurice Wetherill, George Davidson, Ernie Mackie, George Paki Stan Raynor, Sheeran, Tim Peckham George Raynor 2 Carlaw Park 1 Lower grades left|250pxThere were 7 lower grades in 1922 if you include the Sixth Grade which was split into an A and B grade and the Cadet Competition. Mr. G. Davis donated a trophy for the junior club with the most points and it was won by Richmond, with City second and Ponsonby third. Second grade thumb|Māngere United League Football Club in 1922.City Rovers defeated Devonport United 16–13 in the final on September 2. Marist and Ellerslie had withdrawn after 2 rounds and had no results reported so possibly didn't play in any matches and therefore have been omitted from the standings, Newton withdrew after 8, Athletic after 9, and Otahuhu after 10. A knockout competition involving the nine teams still remaining from the championship, and Newton who had reformed their team began on September 9. On October 28 Mangere defeated Newton 19-11 in the final played at Manukau (Onehunga). On September 16 a Junior rep side made up of players from this grade played against the Wednesday Representative side and lost 16-8. The match was played as a curtain-raiser to the Auckland - New South Wales at Carlaw Park. TeamPldWDLBFAPtsCity Rovers76011984012Devonport United3102158442Richmond Rovers96031894712Māngere Rangers8314138687Ponsonby United6303266816Ihumātao143031781076Manukau Rovers4301230216Newton Rangers2110123153Otahuhu Rovers210211452Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers6006216570Athletic200200260 Third grade (Myers Cup) thumb|The Point Chevalier 3rd Grade side.Ponsonby United won the championship with an undefeated record, beating Kingsland Rovers 9-3 in what was labelled the final, on September 23, although Kingsland had lost at least 3 matches prior to this. A large number of results were unreported though the majority of Ponsonby and Point Chevalier's results were. Manukau defaulted their first two matches and then withdrew so have been omitted from the standings as they did not play a game. City B withdrew after 12 rounds, Devonport and Coromandel Old Boys withdrew after 14 rounds. TeamPldWDLBFAPtsPonsonby United13121012024825Kingsland Rovers128041516116Point Chevalier1281301996717Ellerslie United9405290898Parnell9405023838Newton Rangers6222255386City Rovers B4202113394Richmond Rovers8116139503Devonport United8116229853City Rovers A6105218642Coromandel Old Boys12104271022 Fourth grade Richmond played Otahuhu on September 23 for the championship. The match was drawn 5-5 but Richmond secured the title as they were 1 competition point ahead going into the match. A large number of results were not reported, with just 3 of Otahuhu's reported thus their tally of 6 wins is based purely on the fact that they finished 1 pt behind Richmond. Richmond only had 8 results reported from their 14 scheduled matches. City withdrew after 11 rounds. TeamPldWDLBFAPtsRichmond Rovers871041503415Otahuhu Rovers3610229813Kingsland Rovers5401560408Parnell104061651368Athletic4202151164Ellerslie United7106238992Devonport United3102114302City Rovers3102132100Newton Rangers3003311770 Fifth grade (Endean Memorial Shield) Takapuna won the championship. It was to be the only grade win for the club in their history which lasted from 1921 to 1925. Richmond had beaten Takapuna 8-3 on July 22 but the match was ordered to be replayed by the league. Takapuna going on to win the title. Richmond defeated Takapuna on September 2 to win the knockout competition. The majority of the results were not reported so the standings are significantly incomplete. TeamPldWDLBFAPtsTakapuna127010933614Richmond Rovers127011903614Manukau Rovers6312199337Newton Rangers6204144984Ponsonby United3102016202Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers5104311612Marist Old Boys6105033512Devonport United4013111621 Sixth grade A City Rovers A won the competition ahead of Richmond and Athletic. A standalone match was played between City and Athletic on September 16 to end the season and this was possible to decide the title. Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers withdrew after 3 rounds. A large number of the results were not reported. TeamPldWDLBFAPtsCity Rovers A11100121841920Richmond Rovers860231132412Manukau Rovers4301126226Marist Old Boys5203346434Athletic5203239544Kingsland Rovers61143191423Otahuhu Rovers5104325462Ponsonby United210137182Ellerslie United601520881Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers10010360 Sixth grade B Athletic won the competition. The majority of match results were not reported so the standings are significantly incomplete. Athletic only had 3 match results reported and 2 of those were losses. Ponsonby defaulted in round 1 and withdrew from the competition so have not been included in the standings. TeamPldWDLBFAPtsAthletic3102011342Richmond Rovers65011703110Manukau Rovers55000371010Parnell7304047346City Rovers5005118530Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers100110200 Cadet competition 22nd Company, based in the City won the competition. They sealed the title when they beat 36th Company (Northcote) with a 13-0 win on September 30. It was slightly confusing as teams went by different names, sometimes being referred to by their company number and sometimes by their geographical location, whilst City were also called "Athletic" on occasion. Then on July 8 a team joined the competition simply known as Takapuna. Presumably this was also a cadet side rather than the club team of the same name. TeamPldWDLBFAPts22nd Eden Company129031153511826th City (Athletic) Company7502385721036th Northcote Company730414076629th Ponsonby Company500529900Takapuna200228250 Wednesday Competition thumb|Wally Somers|leftthumb|Arthur SingeOn September 13 a Taxi Drivers side beat Bakers 21-9 at Carlaw Park. A Bakers player (T. McPherson) broke his ankle and was taken home). On September 20 the Post and Telegraph side played against the Wednesday representative team as curtain-raiser to the Auckland Province - New South Wales match at Carlaw Park. Post and Telegraph won 33 to 11 with future New Zealand international Arthur Singe scoring 2 tries and kicking a conversion. Wally Somers was also in the Post and Telegraph side. Wednesday "Reps" Match/Telegraph Defeats Wednesday Reps 5 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18202 1922-09-22 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220922.2.21.1 2020-04-28 Representative season thumb|James Gunson|leftIt was an extremely busy season for the Auckland representative side. They played ten matches in total, while many members of the side also played for the Auckland Provincial team, and an Auckland B team also played a match in Cambridge. Of the ten matches they lost 6 and won 4. The first representative fixture of the season was played on 20 May between Auckland and the Maori team which was preparing to visit Australia and play a series of matches. There were 7,000 in attendance and gate receipts totaled £297 2s 6d. On 19 June the touring Australian Universities Rugby League team arrived in Auckland on board the 'Manuka'. They were welcomed at a function at the Auckland Town Hall by a large assembly of Auckland politicians including the Mayor Mr. J.H. Gunson, and representatives of Auckland Rugby League and the New Zealand League Council.Visiting Footballers/Team From Australia/Civic Welcome Tendered/Members’ Amateur Status 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18122 1922-06-21 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220621.2.123 2019-08-26 The Australians acquitted themselves well by beating Auckland twice, and losing to them once and a loss to the South Waikato team in Hamilton. The games were played over the space of just 8 days. After the NZ Māori team returned from their tour of Australia seven members of their team were transferred to the Fire Brigade Club, though only four played in their round 9 match (Pitman, Gardner, Yeats and Te Whata). History was made on 2 September when Auckland was defeated for the first time in a Northern Union Challenge Cup match. They had held the Cup for over a decade, but had to hand it over when they were defeated by South Auckland 21 to 20 on Carlaw Park in front of a large crowd. On 16 September they met the touring New South Wales team at the Auckland Domain and in front of a huge crowd of 20,000 they went down in a "tremendously fast and exciting game" by 45 points to 25.New South Wales Team 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18198 1922-09-20 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220918.2.111 2019-08-29 Auckland v New Zealand Maori thumb|left|NZ Māori team with Bill Te Whata standing behind the ball boy. To his left is Craddock Dufty.The Auckland team was not at full strength with 5 players originally selected unable to play. The New Zealand Māori team featured Bill Te Whata who joined the Fire Brigade (formerly Grafton Athletic) team after the tour and then later the Athletic (formerly Maritime) side. Also in the team was Craddock Dufty who became a huge figure in the game in the 1920s and 30s in Auckland where he played over 50 matches for New Zealand and 30 for Auckland, George Paki a long time City Rovers player who also had a stint at Richmond Rovers, and Sam Lowrie who played 149 games for Ponsonby along with several games for New Zealand and Auckland. 20 May 3:00 Auckland 18–28 Maori’s Play Well/Defeat of Auckland/28 Points to Eighteen/Fast and Exciting Game/Visitors Show Great Dash 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18096 1922-05-22 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220522.2.121 2019-08-27 New Zealand Maori John Lang 2, Clarrie Polson, Maurice Wetherill Bill Davidson 3 Moses Yates, Remi Morrison, Craddock Dufty, Mason Lockwood 2, Bill Te Whata Craddock Dufty 2, Bill Te Whata Craddock Dufty, Moses Yates Carlaw Park 1 7,000 Billy Murray Auckland v Australian Universities The Australian University team was made up of players from Sydney University and Brisbane University. 21 June 3:00 Auckland 12–13 Australian University V Auckland/Visitors Win By a Point 8 Auckland Star LIII 146 1922-06-22 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220622.2.105 2019-08-27 Australian Universities Ivan Littlewood, Nelson Bass Bill Davidson Bill Davidson, Thomas McClymont T Lynskey, F Cripps, J Dunworth H Courtenay J Craig Carlaw Park 1 Bill Murray Auckland v Australian Universities thumb|leftthumb|Australian Universities with Bert Gallagher, referee on the left.Bill Stormont injured his knee during the match and was replaced by Ernie Herring. Herring took his place in the starting side for the third match due to the injury. 24 June 3:00 Auckland 7–18 Universities V Auckland/Australians’ Second Win/Good Game at Domain 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18126 1922-06-22 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220626.2.105 2019-08-27 Australian Universities Nelson Bass Bill Davidson, Arthur Singe J Craig, Cunningham, F Cripps 2 J Craig 2, H Courtenay Auckland Domain 13,500 Bert Gallagher Auckland v Australian Universities Nelson Bass and Ivan Littlewood were originally named to start however Turner and John McGregor both took their places in the starting lineup. 28 June 3:00 Auckland 24–16 Australians Again Defeated/Auckland Win by 24 Points to 16 9 Auckland Star LIII 152 1922-06-29 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19220629.2.130 2019-08-27 Australian Universities Eric Grey 3, Bert Avery 2, Maurice Wetherill Bill Davidson 3 J Craig, Lynskey 2, Connaghan J Craig 2 Carlaw Park 1 Archie Ferguson Auckland v Cambridge Remarkably 12 of the 13 Auckland players scored points, with 8 separate players scoring tries and 4 others kicking one or more goal. The only player not to register any points for Auckland was second rower, Henry Hawkes. 26 July 3:00 Auckland 73–29 Auckland Defeats Cambridge/Won by 73 Points to 29 4 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18153 1922-07-27 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220727.2.7.1 2020-03-11 Cambridge Craddock Dufty, George Davidson 3, Nelson Bass 4, Maurice Wetherill, Bert Avery 3, Bill Davidson 2, Bert Laing 2, Sam Lowrie Craddock Dufty, George Davidson, Clarrie Polson 2, Nelson Bass, Bill Davidson, Bert Laing, Bill Stormont, Sam Lowrie, Arthur Singe, Stan Webb Lyall Stewart, C McMillan 2, Jackson, D Kelly H Shostrom, Lyall Stewart, C McMillan 3 C McMillan 2 Carlaw Park 1 Len Farrant Auckland v Hawkes Bay (Northern Union Challenge Cup) 19 August 3:00 Auckland 23–5 Auckland V Hawke’s Bay/Win For the Local Team 5 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18174 1922-08-21 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220821.2.29 2019-08-27 Hawkes Bay George Davidson, Bert Avery, Maurice Wetherill, Frank Delgrosso, Harry Hawkes Bill Davidson 2 Bill Davidson and 1 mark N Gillies Con McCarthy Carlaw Park Cambridge v Auckland B William Southernwood of Ponsonby played for the Auckland B side. He would be tragically killed in a boating accident just prior to the start of the 1923 season which also claimed the lives of three other men. His team mate and New Zealand representative Bill Walsh survived the accident. Cambridge v Auckland B 19 August 3:00 Cambridge 8-22 Auckland B (22) V. Cambridge (8) 6 Waikato Independent, Volume XXII, Issue 2587 1922-08-22 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WAIKIN19220822.2.31 2023-11-25 Auckland B Everitt Campbell, Percy Hill C McMillan F Wilson 2, Stevens, Eric McGregor 2, Neville St George W Little, Walter Voysey Victoria Square, Cambridge J McIvor Auckland v South Auckland (Northern Union Challenge Cup) 450px|left 2 September 3:00 Auckland 20–21 League Challenge Cup/Win by South Auckland/Fast and Exciting Game/Twenty-One Points to Twenty 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18186 1922-09-04 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220904.2.122 2019-08-29 South Auckland (Waikato) Craddock Dufty, George Davidson, Clarrie Polson, Harry Hawkes Craddock Dufty 3 Craddock Dufty Huatahi Paki 2, Wilson Hall Tonga Mahuta, Tim Peckham Tonga Mahuta 4 Carlaw Park 1 Bert Gallagher Auckland v New South Wales Auckland played the touring New South Wales team in front of 20,000 spectators at the Auckland Domain but was heavily defeated with Australian legend Frank Burge running in 5 tries. George Davidson replaced his brother Bill Davidson in the starting side, and Lou Brown came on during the first half to replace the injured Frank Delgrosso, while for New South Wales O'Connor replaced Tye who was also injured in the first half. 16 September 3:00 Auckland 25–40 New South Wales Team 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18198 1922-09-18 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220918.2.111 2019-08-29 New South Wales Bert Avery 2, Ivan Littlewood, Lou Brown 2 Craddock Dufty, Maurice Wetherill Craddock Dufty 3 Toohey, Ives, Latta 2, Gray, Frank Burge 5 Horder 2, Frank Burge 3 Auckland Domain 5,500 Billy Murray Auckland Province v New South Wales thumb|right|Tim Peckhamthumb|leftthumb|left|Frank BurgeA few days after the match with New South Wales an Auckland provincial team took on the touring side. This was the first ever Auckland provincial side which included Auckland club players and also players from the Waikato. The Auckland team was made up entirely of Auckland club players aside from former Auckland player Tim Peckham who was playing at Huntly. They also included Bill Te Whata who had played in Australia for the New Zealand Māori side and recently joined the Fire Brigade club in Auckland. They lost a tight match by 21 points to 20. Frank Burge was ordered off for disputing Wilson's try late in the match. 20 September 3:00 Auckland Province 20–21 League "Rep" Match/New South Wales Team/Game Against Province/Win by 21 Points to 20 9 The New Zealand Herald LIX 18201 1922-09-21 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19220921.2.109 2020-03-11 New South Wales Bert Laing 2, Maurice Wetherill, F Wilson Craddock Dufty, Bill Davidson 2 Bill Davidson H Horder, W Toohey 2, B Grey, Frank Burge H Horder, Frank Burge 2 Auckland Domain 1 5500 Les Bull South Auckland v Auckland (Northern Union Challenge Cup) 2 October 3:00 South Auckland (Waikato) 26–18 South Auckland Win/Fast and Open League Play/Auckland Thirteen Defeated/28-16 At the Close 6 Waikato Times 96 15056 1922-10-02 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WT19221002.2.66 2020-03-11 Auckland Hemmingway, Brownie Paki, Bishop, Wilson, Jackson, Guthrie Hemmingway 3, Wilson Hall 2 George Davidson, Lou Brown, Ben Davidson, Nelson Maurice Wetherill, Clarrie Polson Steele Park, Hamilton 2500 A Harlock Bay of Plenty v Auckland 7 October 3:00 Bay of Plenty 26–33 Auckland League Team in Tauranga/Match Against Bay of Plenty 3 Bay of Plenty Times LI 8109 1922-10-07 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/BOPT19221007.2.15 2020-03-11 Auckland Morrison, George Iles, H Hume, George Gardiner, D Barclay, Ahomiro George Gardiner 2, Ahomiro George Gardiner Lou Brown 3, J Johnson, Clarrie Polson, F Wilson, Wally Somers Mike Flynn, Charles Webb 2, Clarrie Polson 2 Charles Webb Tauranga A Crane Auckland representative matches played and scorers Auckland NoNameClubPlayTriesConPenMarkPoints1Bill DavidsonCity621031342Craddock DuftyAthletic42540242Bert AveryAthletic78000244Nelson BassMarist66100204George DavidsonCity66100206Clarrie PolsonNewton83500197Lou BrownNewton46000188Maurice WetherillCity94200169Eric GreyAthletic13000910Bert LaingDevonport52100811Harry HawkesCity72000611John LangMarist42000611Charles WebbAthletic10210611Ivan LittlewoodPonsonby32000615Sam LowriePonsonby21100516Arthur SingeMarist50110417Frank DelgrossoPonsonby41000317Wally SomersNewton 61000317Ben DavidsonCity21000317F WilsonCity21000317A NelsonMarist11000317J JohnsonDevonport21000323Bill StormontMarist50100223Stan WebbDevonport20100223Mike FlynnAthletic10100226Frank TurnerMarist30000026Thomas McClymontPonsonby20000026Ernie HerringFire Brigade20000026John McGregorAthletic20000026William HanlonPonsonby20000026Harry DouglasDevonport20000026Charles WoolleyFire Brigade10000026Percy GallagherMarist10000026George DuaneMarist10000026C NicholsonNewton10000026George ReidCity10000026HarrisonDevonport10000026Alf ScottDevonport10000026Ernie MackieCity10000026C "Chook" MitchellCity10000026Charles HandDevonport10000026Neville St GeorgeDevonport10000026Jim O'BrienDevonport United10000026BradyFire Brigade100000 Auckland Province NoNameClub TeamPlayTriesConPenPoints1Bill DavidsonCity102161Bert LaingDevonport120063Maurice WetherillCity110033F WilsonCity110035Craddock DuftyAthletic101026George PakiCity100006Eric GreyAthletic100006Nelson BassMarist100006Tim PeckhamHuntly (Waikato)100006William HanlonPonsonby100006Neville St GeorgeDevonport100006Bill Te WhataFire Brigade100006Wilfred McNeillPonsonby10000 Auckland B NoNameClub TeamPlayTriesConPenPoints1Eric McGregorPonsonby120061F WilsonCity120063StevensMarist110033W LittleRichmond101025Walter VoyseyNewton101026William HanlonPonsonby110036F GregoryNewton100006Tommy TaylorDevonport100006C "Chook" MitchellCity100006Eric CarrollRichmond100006Ernie MackieCity100006Neville St GeorgeDevonport100006William SouthernwoodPonsonby10000 References External links Auckland Rugby League Official Site Category:Auckland Rugby League seasons Auckland Rugby League