1927 Auckland Rugby League season

Rugby league season September 2023 April 2020 right|450px The 1927 Auckland Rugby League season was its 18th. Newton defeated Ponsonby by 6 points to 3 in the championship final to win the Monteith Shield after both teams finished the season tied with identical 8 win, 1 draw, 3 loss records. This was the second time Newton had won the championship in 18 efforts, with the first being in 1912 and was to be their last after they merged decades later with City Rovers and the combined team ceased in the early 2000s. Richmond won the Roope Rooster knockout trophy for the second consecutive season. Newton Rangers defeated Richmond to win the Stormont Shield. Ellerslie won the Norton Cup by winning the second division competition, known as the B Grade at this time. They were undefeated and also won the Stallard Cup which was the B Grade knockout trophy. Interestingly the league played a 'promotion-relegation' match, with Ellerslie by virtue of winning the Norton Cup for winning the B Grade playing off with Grafton, who had finished last in the A Grade. Ellerslie won 11–3 over Grafton thus winning the right to compete in the A grade competition in the 1928 season. Despite this there was still considerable discussion at the annual general meeting the following year as to whether or not Ellerslie be admitted to the A Grade. It was eventually decided that they would be, with Grafton dropping to the B Grade. Other trophies awarded (at the 1928 annual general meeting of the Auckland Rugby League) were the Davis Points Shield to Richmond, the Thistle Cup to Newton, and a special cup for the best forward to W.Clark from Newton. 1926 18th Auckland Rugby League season 1927 1928 Auckland rugby league news Club teams by grade participation Team1stB Div.2nd3rd Open3rd Int.4th5th6th A6th BSchoolsTotalRichmond Rovers10102111119Devonport United10111101107Ponsonby United10110210006City Rovers10101011106Grafton Athletic10110101005Kingsland Rovers01101000104Point Chevalier01001001104Marist Old Boys10100000103Newton Rangers10001010003Māngere United01110000003Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers01010010003Ellerslie United01001100003Akarana00000011103Parnell01001000002Otahuhu Rovers01000000012Remuera00100000001Glen Eden Rovers00010000001New Lynn00010000001Onehunga Convent00000000011Onehunga Primary School00000000011Newmarket Primary School00000000011Papatoetoe Primary School00000000011Total779797667670 Transfers A McIntyre who had been playing in Sydney joined the Newton club. Annual meetings of Auckland Rugby League The annual report for the 1927 season stated that the total revenue for Auckland Rugby League was £5,597, with £4,216 taken at the gates.Review of Past Season/Total Revenue of £5597 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19580 1927-03-08 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270308.2.149.3 2019-09-23 At the annual meeting of the Junior Management Committee of the Auckland Rugby League on 23 March it was stated in their report that junior players exceeded 1,500. It was also reported that the Remuera League Club was being revived. They had fielded two junior teams in 1914, and appeared to have the numbers to enter two junior teams in the 1927 season.Junior Competitions/Hundred Teams Expected/Meeting of Committee/Remuera Club Revived/Two Junior Teams 15 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19594 1927-03-24 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270324.2.152.7 2019-09-23 thumbOn 10 August the Auckland Rugby League Chairman, Mr. W.J. Hammill tendered his resignation for business reasons. He had occupied the position for five years. He was congratulated on his contribution to the game and made a life member of the League. Mr. George Rhodes was elected as the new chairman of the Management Committee. Mr. W.J. Hammill Resigns/Code's Progress Reviewed 16 Auckland Star LVIII 188 1927-08-11 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19270811.2.156.3 2019-09-26 Representative season Auckland began the season with a match against the returning members of the New Zealand team that had toured England from August 1926 to January 1927. There was some controversy in that Joe Menzies had played for the 'New Zealand team' despite being from the South Auckland (Waikato) province and the New Zealand Rugby League questioned the Auckland Rugby League on the selection. One possible reason for his selection may have been the fact that Arthur Singe had been banned for life after going on strike during the tour along with 6 other players. This meant that there was one less Auckland forward to pick for the match. Auckland won the game 24–21. They went on a southern tour later in the season and played matches against Canterbury, West Coast, Otago, and Wellington. After their return to Auckland they played against Buller and South Auckland. The Buller side was coached by Bill Davidson who had spent many years playing for City Rovers, Auckland, and played for New Zealand from 1919 to 1921. He had later moved to the Canterbury region where he was involved in sporting administration. He later returned to Auckland and coached Ponsonby in the 1938 season. Auckland lost the Northern Union Challenge Cup to South Auckland in their final game of the season. Monteith Shield (first grade championship) Monteith Shield standings TeamPldWDLFAPtsNewton Rangers13101219012821Ponsonby United1391319011119Devonport United1270520711414Marist Old Boys1170415511414Richmond Rovers124171371409City Rovers113171341827Grafton Athletic120012813050 Monteith Shield results After two completed rounds Newton and Ponsonby were both tied on 19 competition points. This necessitated a final between the two sides and this was won by Newton 6–3. Round 1 thumb|The Marist team pictured in the newspaper after their match. Jim O'Brien and Jim Stormont (ex-Marist players) had both retired from the game and were spectators at the match between Marist and Grafton. However, after watching they decided to come out of retirement and resume playing for their old team. Meanwhile Craddock Dufty returned to play for Newton after 5 years with Grafton Athletic. Well known Auckland sprint champion, Harry Hudson, debuted for Grafton on the wing and scored a try in their 20-8 loss to Marist.Les Bull refereed his 50th match involving senior rugby league teams in Auckland and was the third man to do this after Archie Ferguson (1912–22) and Billy Murray (1913-25). Ernest Ruby, the well known Devonport forward was unable to play in their opening match after suffering an injury at the gas works where he was employed. 7 May 3:00 City 23–19 Opening of Club Season/Close Game at Carlaw Park/City Defeats Devonport 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19631 1927-05-09 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270509.2.158.6 2019-09-23 Devonport George Wade, Lou Brown 2, Ben Davidson, George Perry Nelson Bass 3 Nelson Bass Allan Seagar, Len Scott, J Beattie 2, Jim O'Brien Allan Seagar 2 Carlaw Park 1 9,000 William Mincham 7 May 3:00 Marist 20–8 Opening of Club Season 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19631 1927-05-09 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270509.2.158.6 2019-09-23 Grafton Horace Hansen, Jim Johnson, Bill Noble, Hec Brisbane 2, Bernard Sweeney Horace Hansen F Austin, Harry Hudson Ralph Longville Carlaw Park 2 9,000 G McCowatt 7 May 3:00 Newton 13–8 Opening of Club Season 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19631 1927-05-09 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270509.2.158.6 2019-09-23 Richmond Unknown x 3 Unknown x 2 Unknown x 2 Unknown x 1 Auckland Domain 2 Les Bull Round 2 Prior to round 2 Wigan made an offer to Lou Brown of the City side, while Ben Davidson had reportedly received one from Hull. Future New Zealand coach Bill Telford debuted for Richmond and scored a try in their 15–15 draw with City. In the same match brothers Ken and Ray Hyland clashed heads diving to save a try with the result that Ken had to leave the field and Ray had to bandage his bleeding head to continue. Gordon Campbell also suffered a bad thigh injury and was taken to Auckland Hospital. Jim O'Brien (Devonport) was taken to hospital for treatment after a head injury sustained in their match with Marist. 14 May 3:00 Marist 12–8 Play in Wet Weather/Marist In Leading Position 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19637 1927-05-16 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270516.2.132.4 2019-09-24 Devonport Hec Brisbane 3, Jim O'Brien Stan Webb, Len Scott Neville St George Carlaw Park 1 2000 H Taylor 14 May 3:00 City 15–15 Play in Wet Weather/Two Senior Matches Drawn 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19637 1927-05-16 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270516.2.132.4 2019-09-24 Richmond Bill Hamilton, George Wade, Maurice Wetherill Nelson Bass Nelson Bass Nelson Bass Gordon Campbell, Frederick Bass, Bill Telford Mick Carroll 3 Carlaw Park 2 2000 Les Bull 14 May 3:00 Ponsonby 5–5 Play in Wet Weather/Two Senior Matches Drawn 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19637 1927-05-16 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270516.2.132.4 2019-09-24 Newton Frank Delgrosso Frank Delgrosso A McIntrye Craddock Dufty Grey Lynn Park William Mincham Round 3 thumb|Ponsonby v City showing halfback Tim Peckham of Ponsonby tackling his opposite Billy Ghent. Jim O'Brien and Stewart were both sent off for fighting near the Richmond try line in the Marist v Richmond match. Grafton only had 12 players make the trip to Devonport Domain where they were thrashed by Devonport 47–3. Nelson Bass tore his knee cartilage in the match between City and Ponsonby and was forced into early retirement. Football Injured/Misfortune to N. Bass 16 New Zealand Herald LXIV 19657 1927-06-08 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270608.2.154.4 2020-09-27 Arthur Rae made his first grade refereeing debut in the match between Devonport and Grafton on the Devonport Domain. 21 May 2:45 Ponsonby 17–14 Ponsonby Beat City/Game Lacks Brilliance 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19643 1927-05-23 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270523.2.145.6 2019-09-24 City Leonard Riley 2, Bert Payne Frank Delgrosso 3 Frank Delgrosso Ben Davidson 2, Billy Ghent, George Wade Ben Davidson Carlaw Park 1 10,000 A Sanders 21 May 2:45 Richmond 15–3 Ponsonby Beat City/Game Lacks Brilliance/Marist's First Defeat 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19643 1927-05-23 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270523.2.145.6 2019-09-24 Marist Stewart, Jim Parkes, Ralph Jenkinson Edmund Carroll 2 Edmund Carroll Bernard Sweeney Carlaw Park 2 10,000 Bert Emirali 21 May 2:45 Devonport 47–3 Ponsonby Beat City/Game Lacks Brilliance/Marist's First Defeat 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19643 1927-05-23 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270523.2.145.6 2019-09-24 Grafton Len Scott 4, Stanley Rule 2, J Beattie 2, Allan Seagar, Horace Dixon 2 J Hemingway 2, Ernest Ruby, Julius Laing, Bill Cleaver Neville St George Angelo Devonport Domain Arthur Rae Round 4 thumb|Leslie Knott (Marist)thumb|leftthumb|left|Ponsonby v Marist. Leslie Knott debuted for Marist. He was a well known representative tennis player who along with N.G. Sturt was the New Zealand doubles champion. Knott was to play on the wing for Marist during the 1927 season. Ben Davidson scored a try and kicked a conversion for City in their loss but had to leave the field injured with a broken rib in the second half leaving them with 12 players. It was Newton's first win against City since they won 19-5 at Devonport Domain in 1920. The two sides had drawn 6-6 in 1921 before City won 13 games in a row against Newton. 28 May 3:00 Ponsonby 18–10 Ponsonby Defeats Marist/Three Teams in the Lead 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19649 1927-05-30 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270530.2.141.5 2019-09-24 Marist Len Ward, Lou Hutt, Joseph Peckham, Victor Fagan Frank Delgrosso Frank Delgrosso Eric Grey Hec Brisbane, Jim Johnson Norman King 2 Carlaw Park 1 8,000 Les Bull 28 May 3:00 Newton 32–17 Newton Surprises City/Three Teams in the Lead 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19649 1927-05-30 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270530.2.141.5 2019-09-24 City Alan Clarke, Bert Little 2, George Morman 2, Craddock Dufty 2, McLeod Craddock Dufty 3 Craddock Dufty Lou Brown 2, Ben Davidson, George Wade (penalty try), Frank Ferrall Ben Davidson Carlaw Park 2 8,000 Arthur Rae 28 May 3:00 Richmond 10–2 Three Teams in the Lead 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19649 1927-05-30 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270530.2.141.5 2019-09-24 Grafton Stan Prentice, George Stewart L Taylor Mick Carroll Ralph Longville Grey Lynn Park H Taylor Round 5 The Devonport v Richmond match was played on the Friday as part of the King's Birthday celebrations. It was notable for the fact that 4 players were ordered off. Neville St George who had had words with the referee was sent from the field, two minutes later Stewart from Richmond joined him and Stan Prentice (Richmond), and Jim O'Brien (Devonport) soon followed. Leslie Knott scored two tries for Marist. At the end of the season he became the Auckland singles tennis champion and New Zealand doubles champion before moving to Australia to advance his career. 3 June 2:45 Devonport 17–13 Four Players Ordered Off/A Game of Sensations/Devonport Defeats Richmond 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19654 1927-06-06 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270604.2.116 2019-09-25 Richmond Hemingway, Horace Dixon, J Beattie, Jim O'Brien, Ernest Ruby Neville St George Ralph Jenkinson, J Swift, Gordon Campbell Edmund Carroll Edmund Carroll Carlaw Park 1 3000 Bert Emirali 4 June 2:45 Ponsonby 36–14 Fifth Series of Matches/Ponsonby in the Lead 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19655 1927-06-06 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270606.2.139.5 2019-09-25 Grafton Joseph Peckham, George Gardiner, Frank Delgrosso 2, Sydney Usher 3, Wilfred McNeil George Gardiner 4, Tim Peckham, H Riley Ernie Herring 2 Lucas Lucas 3 Carlaw Park 2 6000 H McKubrey 4 June 3:00 Marist 12–7 Fifth Series of Matches/Marist Defeats Newton 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19655 1927-06-06 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270606.2.139.5 2019-09-25 Newton Norman King, Leslie Knott 2, Hec Brisbane Roy Hardgrave Craddock Dufty 2 Carlaw Park 1 6000 Arthur Rae Round 6 thumb|Ben DavidsonCity were without the services of twin brothers Lou Brown and Ernest Brown, along with Maurice Wetherill, Nelson Bass and Alf Townsend and were soundly beaten by Marist. Frank Delgrosso of Ponsonby was ordered off in their match with Devonport. With the recent lifting of the ban on foreign players being allowed to play in the English league Ben Davidson had been signed by Wigan along with Lou Brown. Lou, twin brother Ernest, and Maurice Wetherill were all absent from the City side. Davidson who had broken a rib two weeks earlier had not intended to play but with the team short took a chance by playing and managed to come through unscathed. 11 June 3:00 Devonport 9–6 Ponsonby's First Defeat/Captain Ordered Off Field 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19661 1927-06-13 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270613.2.143.4 2019-09-24 Ponsonby Allan Seagar, Neville St George, Len Scott Tim Peckham, Sydney Usher Carlaw Park 1 7,000 William Mincham 11 June 3:00 Marist 33–8 Ponsonby's First Defeat/Marist Now in the Lead 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19661 1927-06-13 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270613.2.143.4 2019-09-24 City Jim O'Brien, Leslie Knott 2, Dick Moisley, Bernard Sweeney, Jack Keenan, Norman King, Hec Brisbane, Robert Crewther Jim O'Brien, Leslie Knott Jim O'Brien Bill Hamilton, Joe Lewis Ben Davidson Carlaw Park 2 7,000 Vic Simpson 11 June 3:00 Newton 19–14 Captain Ordered Off Field/Marist Now in the Lead 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19661 1927-06-13 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270613.2.143.4 2019-09-24 Grafton Trevor Hall, Bert Little 2, George Morman, James Hales M Herewini 2 John Angelo, Courtney 2, Bert Avery Ralph Longville Auckland Domain Taylor Round 7 thumbCity had lost the services of Lou Brown and Ben Davidson who had both been signed by Wigan during the week. They would depart for England later in the month. In their match with Devonport two players for Newton left the field injured during the second half leaving them with 11 players. With the scores tied 13-13 with two minutes remaining Frank Delgrosso kicked a penalty to hand Ponsonby a two point win. 18 June 3:00 Ponsonby 15–13 First Round Completed/Fast Game at Carlaw Park/Ponsonby Defeats Richmond 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19667 1927-06-20 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270620.2.145 2019-09-25 Richmond Victor Fagan, Lou Hutt, Eric Grey Frank Delgrosso 2 Frank Delgrosso Ralph Jenkinson, Ken Hyland, Stewart L Taylor Jenkinson Carlaw Park 1 5,000 H Taylor 18 June 3:00 City 22–11 First Round Completed/Fast Game at Carlaw Park 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19667 1927-06-20 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270620.2.145 2019-09-25 Grafton George Wade 2, Joe Hadley, George Perry, Billy Ghent, Frank Ferrall Joe Hadley, Billy Ghent Bert Avery 2, Allan E Lucas Carlaw Park 2 5,000 Les Bull 18 June 3:00 Devonport 32–8 First Round Completed 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19667 1927-06-20 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270620.2.145 2019-09-25 Newton Allan Seagar 2, Alf Scott, Neville St George, Bill Cleaver, Horace Dixon, J Beattie, Len Scott Alf Scott 3, Julius Laing Trevor Hall, Leslie Katterns Craddock Dufty Devonport Domain 1,000 William Mincham Round 8 City were further weakened after Alf Townsend was transferred to Dunedin permanently for work during the week. In the Marist match with Grafton, Norman King broke a bone in his hand and had to leave the field. 25 June 3:00 Newton 19–11 The Play on Saturday/Newton Defeats Richmond 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19673 1927-06-27 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270627.2.149 2019-09-25 Richmond W Little, Henry, Roy Hardgrave, Craddock Dufty, George Morman Craddock Dufty 2 L Taylor 2, Jim Parkes L Taylor Carlaw Park 1 7,000 Les Bull 25 June 3:00 Devonport 10–3 The Play on Saturday/Marist and Devonport Lead 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19673 1927-06-27 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270627.2.149 2019-09-25 City Len Scott, Horace Dixon Julius Laing, Neville St George George Wade Carlaw Park 2 7,000 Percy Rogers 25 June 3:00 Marist 34–9 The Play on Saturday/Marist and Devonport Lead 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19673 1927-06-27 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270627.2.149 2019-09-25 Grafton Norman King, Leslie Knott 2, Jim O'Brien, Hec Brisbane, Bernard Sweeney 2, Jack Keenan Charles Gregory 5 Bert Avery Ralph Longville E Lucas, Ralph Longville Auckland Domain H Neal Round 9 400px|leftCity sought to strengthen their side due to the large number of players who had departed. They signed Godkin, a Bay of Plenty rugby player, Pascoe a Manukau rugby player, and E Spencer a league representative from the Waimairi club in Canterbury. Te Huia Hawira Mason also joined the City side from Huntly (Len Mason's brother). Despite this they still lost to Richmond 16-11 which was Richmond's first ever win over City stretching back to their first ever meeting in 1922. City had won the first 11 games before an 11-11 draw earlier in the 1927 season. Devonport captain Jim O'Brien was ordered off in their loss to Marist. At the conclusion of the match the referee (H. Taylor) was escorted from the field by two police officers as several spectators crowded and heckled him. Opponents Jack Kirwan and his namesake Jim O'Brien (Marist) had tried to plead his case to the referee to allow him to stay on the field and the Devonport later wrote a letter to the Marist club thanking them. Taylor had replaced Wally Ripley as referee after Ripley fell ill before the match. He was suspended for their following match. The match between Newton and Ponsonby at the Auckland Domain was postponed due to the ground being unfit for play. The following weekend saw all games suspended and the postponed match played at Carlaw Park. Ironically rain fell throughout the match and the field "was badly churned up as the game progressed". The former New Zealand hooker Sam Lowrie had his jaw broken playing for Ponsonby and retired from the game having played 144 games for Ponsonby from 1914 to 1927.Newton Creates Surprise/Ponsonby Team Defeated/Fine Work by Forwards 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19685 1927-07-11 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270711.2.145.13 2019-09-25 2 July 2:45 Marist 16–6 Marist-Devonport Match/Team Captain Ordered Off/Referee Cautions Both Sides 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19679 1927-07-04 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270704.2.135.7 2019-09-25 Devonport Jock Graham 3, Jim Johnson Charles Gregory 2 J Beattie, Harry Douglas Carlaw Park 1 11,000 H Taylor 2 July 2:45 Richmond 16–11 Marist-Devonport Match 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19679 1927-07-04 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270704.2.135.7 2019-09-25 City Jim Parkes, Bill Davis, Bill Telford, J Swift L Taylor L Taylor George Wade, Billy Ghent, Godkin Maurice Wetherill Carlaw Park 2 11,000 Arthur Rae 9 July 2:45 Newton 14–3 Newton Creates Surprise/Ponsonby Team Defeated/Fine Work by Forwards 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19685 1927-07-11 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270711.2.145.13 2019-09-25 Ponsonby Alan Clarke, A McIntyre, Roy Hardgrave, G Rhodes Craddock Dufty R Allen Carlaw Park 1 3,500 Les Bull Round 10 After their game Richmond lost captain Jim Parkes who was moving back to Christchurch to join the Hornby club. The match between Devonport and Grafton was postponed due to the unfit nature of the field at the Auckland Domain. It was played on the following weekend at Devonport with other fixtures from that round not played due to the Auckland Rugby League making Carlaw Park available for the soccer match between New Zealand and Canada. Ponsonby fielded 3 brothers, future New Zealand international Tim Peckham, and his older brother Joseph, and younger brother Kenneth. 16 July 3:00 Marist 5–2 Auckland Competitions/Marist Defeats Richmond/Two Close Scoring Matches 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19691 1927-07-18 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270718.2.146.6 2019-09-10 Richmond Norman King Charles Gregory L Taylor Carlaw Park 1 9,000 Arthur Rae 16 July 3:00 Ponsonby 15–8 Auckland Competitions/Marist Defeats Richmond/Two Close Scoring Matches 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19691 1927-07-18 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270718.2.146.6 2019-09-10 City Sydney Usher, Joseph Peckham 2, Kenneth Peckham, Dooley Moore George Wade 2 Te Huia Hawira Mason Carlaw Park 2 9,000 Bert Emirali 23 July 3:00 Devonport 32–8 Auckland Competitions/Devonport Beats Athletic/Thirty-Two Points to Eight 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19697 1927-07-25 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270725.2.132.5 2019-09-10 Grafton Stan Webb 2, Allan Seagar 3, J Beattie 2, Len Scott Alf Scott 2, Julius Laing, Bert Laing Christmas, Bert Avery Ralph Longville Devonport Domain H McKubrey Round 11 30 July 3:00 Ponsonby 13–0 Matches of Wet Grounds/Ponsonby Defeats Marist/Grade Leaders Outclassed 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19703 1927-08-01 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270801.2.150 2019-09-26 Marist Leonard Riley, Tim Peckham, Dooley Moore George Gardiner 2 Carlaw Park 1 8,000 William Mincham 30 July 3:00 Newton 14–8 Matches on Wet Grounds 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19703 1927-08-01 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270801.2.150 2019-09-26 City Roy Hardgrave, Wally Somers, Trevor Hall, A McIntyre Craddock Dufty Maurice Wetherill, Norman Pascoe F Austin Carlaw Park 2 8000 H Taylor 30 July 3:00 Richmond 21–3 Matches on Wet Grounds 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19703 1927-08-01 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270801.2.150 2019-09-26 Grafton Frederick Bass, Trevor Hanlon, J Swift 2, Bill Davis L Taylor 3 C Timmins Victoria Park Percy Rogers Round 12 Newton beat Marist for the first time since 1919. The two teams had drawn 5-5 in their first meeting in 1920 before Marist then won 14 games in a row. For Newton Roy Hardgrave, M Little, Wally Somers, and W Henry scored their tries with Craddock Dufty kicking four goals. 6 August 3:00 Newton 20–10 Auckland Competitions/Marist Again Defeated/Newton and Ponsonby Level 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19709 1927-08-08 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270808.2.143.7 2019-09-26 Marist Roy Hardgrave, M Little, Wally Somers, W Henry Craddock Dufty 3 Craddock Dufty Jim O'Brien, Leslie Knott Charles Gregory Charles Gregory Carlaw Park 1 8000 Les Bull 6 August 3:00 Ponsonby 31–7 Auckland Competitions/Newton and Ponsonby Level 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19709 1927-08-08 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270808.2.143.7 2019-09-26 Grafton Frank Delgrosso 3, George Gardiner, Kenneth Peckham, Victor Fagan, Tim Peckham George Gardiner 3, Tim Peckham George Gardiner Angelo Lucas Ralph Longville Carlaw Park 2 8,000 H McKubrey 6 August 3:00 Devonport 18–8 Shore in Form 12 Auckland Star LVIII 185 1927-08-08 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19270808.2.151.11 2019-09-26 Richmond Ernest Ruby, J Beattie 2, Stanley Rule Alf Scott 3 Ken Hyland, Frederick Bass Edmund Carroll Devonport Domain William Mincham Round 13 thumb Bert Avery was carried off the field with concussion in the Newton match against Grafton. He had been attempting to tackle M Herewini who tried to hurdle him and made contact with Avery's head. Avery was taken to Auckland Hospital where he eventually recovered. His brother Henry who was also a league played died later in the week after a bout of pneumonia and Bert Avery decided to retire after many years playing for and captaining Grafton and New Zealand. Grafton was heavily hit by illness and injury and had five regular players absent and needed to send a message to Grey Lynn Park where their 4th grade side had played for emergency players. 13 August 3:00 Ponsonby 9–6 Auckland Competitions/Ponsonby Beats Devonport 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19715 1927-08-15 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270815.2.150 2019-09-26 Devonport Kenneth Peckham, George Gardiner, Sydney Usher J Beattie, Stanley Rule Carlaw Park 1 7,000 William Mincham 13 August 3:00 Marist PPD Auckland Competitions/Ponsonby Beats Devonport/Ellerslie Wins B Section 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19715 1927-08-15 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270815.2.150 2019-09-26 City Auckland Domain 2 Vic Simpson 13 August 3:00 Newton 28–2 Auckland Competitions 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19715 1927-08-15 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270815.2.150 2019-09-26 Grafton Alan Clarke 2, Trevor Hall, A McIntyre, D McLeod, Wally Somers Craddock Dufty 4 Craddock Dufty E Lucas Victoria Park H Taylor Round 14 thumb|Lindsay Simons debuted for Devonport as a 17 year old. He played for Auckland in 1929 and trialed for the New Zealand side before transferring to Wellington in 1930 where he played for their representative side.The games at Carlaw Park were played in poor conditions with all teams covered in mud by the end. The City v Grafton game at Victoria Park saw a large number of juniors playing for each side, said to be about ten in total with some coming up from as low as the fifth grade. With the retirement of Bert Avery the captaincy was taken over by Grafton's small halfback, E. Lucas. Lucas, normally a halfback moved out to standoff once more with Martin continuing in the halfback position where he debuted a week earlier. Lindsay Simons debuted at fullback for Devonport. With the score 3-3 at halftime, Craddock Dufty won the game for Newton with a penalty who had to finish the game with 12 players after their forward, Henry, had to leave the field with a head injury. Dufty's goal meant that a playoff was needed to decide the champion. Rhodes played halfback for Devonport as Stan Webb was unavailable due to a broken bone in his hand. 20 August 3:00 Newton 5–3 Games on Muddy Grounds/Ponsonby and Newton Level/Play-Off For Championship 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19721 1927-08-22 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270822.2.159.1 2019-09-26 Devonport Bert Little Craddock Dufty Len Scott Carlaw Park 1 4,000 Percy Rogers 20 August 3:00 Ponsonby 19–5 Games on Muddy Grounds/Ponsonby and Newton Level/Play-Off For Championship 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19721 1927-08-22 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270822.2.159.1 2019-09-26 Richmond George Gardiner, Kenneth Peckham, Eric Grey, Frank Delgrosso, Wilfred McNeil George Gardiner 2 Stan Prentice Bill Telford Carlaw Park 2 4,000 Walter Ripley 20 August 3:00 City 5–0 Games on Muddy Grounds 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19721 1927-08-22 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270822.2.159.1 2019-09-26 Grafton Billy Ghent E Spencer Victoria Park H McKubrey Final thumb|George Morman, Newton captain, running with the ball in the championship final.In the championship final Ponsonby lost centre Sydney Usher early in the second half when they led 3-0. Bert Payne had to come out of the scrum to take a place on the wing as a result. Then during the half Craddock Dufty kicked two penalties to give Newton the lead. With three minutes to go M Herewini, the Newton fullback fielded the ball and ran into position about forty yards out and drop kicked a long range goal. Newton held on to win and with the full time whistle their supporters rushed the field and carrier several players off on their shoulders. It was their second championship title following one in 1912 and was to be their last. 27 August 3:00 Newton 6–3 The Championship Final/Newton Defeats Ponsonby/Goal-Kicking Wins Match 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19727 1927-08-29 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270829.2.141.1 2019-09-29 Ponsonby Craddock Dufty 2 M Herewini Wilfred McNeil Carlaw Park 1 12,000 Les Bull Roope Rooster knockout competition Round 1 thumb|left|Charles GregoryCraddock Dufty and captain Alan Clarke were both out injured from the Newton side for their match with Marist. The Marist backline was very reshuffled with Charles Gregory moving from fullback to first five eighth where he was said to have been outstanding, Jack Kirwan to the unaccustomed position of fullback, Leslie Knott from wing to outside centre, and Hec Brisbane from outside centre to inside centre. Bill Hamilton went off injured for City meaning they had to finish the match with Richmond with 12 players. The scores were tied at the end of the match 17–17 so 5 minutes extra time was played with Bill Telford scoring and Edmund (Mick) Carroll converting to win the game for Richmond. This was the first time extra time had been used to decide a game in an Auckland Rugby League senior competition. Usually matches were replayed the following week. 3 September 3:00 Marist 27–13 The Roope Rooster Series/Grade Champions Beaten/Marist's Convincing Win 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19733 1927-09-05 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270905.2.143.4 2019-09-29 Newton Jim O'Brien, Leslie Knott, Bill Noble 2, George Drew, Hec Brisbane, Bernard Sweeney Charles Gregory, Leslie Knott, Owen Cronin Roy Hardgrave, A McIntyre, M Little M Herewini M Herewini Carlaw Park 1 6,000 A Sanders 3 September 3:00 Richmond 22–17 (17–17) The Roope Rooster Series 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19733 1927-09-05 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270905.2.143.4 2019-09-29 City L Taylor 2, J Swift, Ralph Jenkinson, Turton, Bill Telford L Taylor, Mick Carroll C Pascoe 2, George Wade E Spencer 2 E Spencer 2 Carlaw Park 2 6,000 H Taylor 3 September 3:00 Ponsonby 27–16 The Roope Rooster Series 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19733 1927-09-05 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270905.2.143.4 2019-09-29 Grafton Sydney Usher 2, Len Ward 2, Kenneth Peckham, R Allen, George Gardiner Frank Delgrosso, Eric Grey, Lou Hutt Allen 2, Forbes, Martin E Lucas, Ralph Longville Victoria Park William Mincham Semi finals thumb|left|P. Holmes (Devonport)The Auckland representative team had left for their southern tour and so all teams were fielding greatly weakened sides. P. Holmes, an Auckland rugby representative three-quarter who played 3 games for Auckland in 1926 signed for Devonport just before their game with Ponsonby. 10 September 3:00 Devonport 21–5 Roope Rooster Competition/Two Surprise Victories 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19739 1927-09-12 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270912.2.124.3 2019-09-29 Ponsonby P Holmes 2, Alf Scott, Allan Seagar, Len Scott Allan Seagar 2, Lindsay Simons George Gardiner George Gardiner Carlaw Park 1 H Taylor 10 September 3:00 Richmond 15–0 Roope Rooster Competition/Two Surprise Victories 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19739 1927-09-12 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270912.2.124.3 2019-09-29 Marist Turton, Ralph Jenkinson 2 L Taylor 2 L Taylor Carlaw Park 2 Les Bull Final thumb|left|Angus FinlaysonthumbAngus Finlayson switched codes to join Richmond signing one minute before kick off so as to keep the switch secret. He was the brother of Innes "Bunny" Finlayson the All Black of 1925-30. Angus represented Northland at rugby and also Auckland from 1924 to 1934. The following week he applied for reinstatement into rugby union. Richmond won the Roope Rooster for the second consecutive year. It was a case of déjà vu with another 1 pt victory over Devonport who they had beaten the year before. 17 September 3:00 Richmond 7–6 Roope Rooster Contest/Richmond Wins the Final/Devonport's One Point Defeat 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19745 1927-09-19 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270919.2.138.4 2019-09-29 Devonport L Taylor L Taylor 2 Len Scott 2 Carlaw Park 1 Percy Rogers Stormont Memorial Shield Newton won the match by 25 points to 14, but the match was noteworthy due to the large number of injuries suffered. George Morman the Newton captain was concussed and had his jaw broken, Dick Stack fractured his leg above the knee and a paling was torn off the fence to act as a splint. His injury was so serious that he would have his leg amputated four weeks later and spend months in Hospital. W. Rhodes broke his collar-bone, and Wally Somers sprained his ankle. The first three players were all taken to Auckland Hospital, while Somers was taken home.Four Members of One Team/Newton League Players 8 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19757 1927-10-03 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19271003.2.28 2019-09-29 There were several matches in the following season used to raise funds for Stack and his family due to his inability to be able to work for some time. 1 October 3:00 Newton 25–14 Stormont Shield Match/Newton Defeats Richmond/Large Number of Injuries 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19757 1927-10-25 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19271003.2.143.3 2019-09-29 Richmond G Rhodes, Craddock Dufty, Dick Stack, Alan Clarke 2, M Little, Roy Hardgrave Craddock Dufty 2 Trevor Hanlon, Turton Mick Carroll L Taylor 2, Mick Carroll Carlaw Park 1 7,000 Les Bull A Grade/B Grade promotion-relegation match At the conclusion of the A and B division competitions the last placed Grafton Athletic from the A Division played against the winners of the B Division Ellerslie for the right to compete in the A Division in 1928. Ellerslie won the match by 11 points to 3 thus earning themselves a place in A Division and forcing Grafton Athletic to play in the lower grade. This was the first time in Auckland Rugby League competition that such a match had been played. 17 September 1:30 Ellerslie 11–3 Ellerslie's Good Exhibition 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19745 1927-09-19 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270919.2.138.4 2019-09-29 Grafton W Johnston, R Johnston, Ivan Littlewood Kearns Jack McGregor Carlaw Park 1 Top try scorers and point scorers Top try and point scorers for A Division, Roope Rooster and Stormont Shield competitions. Top try scorers Rk Player Team Gms Tries 1 Len ScottDevonport1414 2J BeattieDevonport1412 3 George WadeCity1211 4 Hec BrisbaneMarist1210 5= Bert LittleNewton149 5= Allan SeagarDevonport149 7= Leslie KnottMarist108 7= Sydney UsherPonsonby158 9= Frank DelgrossoPonsonby157 9= Roy HardgraveNewton107 Top point scorers Rk Player Team G T C P M Pts1Craddock DuftyNewton1441790642L TaylorRichmond1351070493George GardinerPonsonby1561210444Frank DelgrossoPonsonby157830435Len ScottDevonport1414000426J BeattieDevonport1412000367Allan SeagarDevonport149400358George WadeCity1211000339Hec BrisbaneMarist12100003010Leslie KnottMarist10811028 B Division (Norton Cup) standings and results thumbA large number of games did not have the scores reported in either The New Zealand Herald or the Auckland Star. As a result, the fixtures list is incomplete as is the final standings. Results are missing as follows, Kingsland x 2, Parnell x 1, Mangere x 4, Point Chevalier x 1, and Otahuhu x 1). In addition there were two cancelled matches. The round 4 match between Mangere and Kingsland did not have the result reported though it was said several weeks later that Kingsland was undefeated so they must have won the match. The Ellerslie match with Mangere on July 9 is missing the score so Ellerslie and Mangere teams for and against is incomplete. B Division standings TeamPldWDLFAPtsEllerslie United131300151*75*26Kingsland Rovers13*10021376020Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers13706746614Parnell12*3171031317Māngere United12*30763*79*6Point Chevalier13*219821395Otahuhu Rovers12*209631234 B Division (Norton Cup) fixtures The Round 8 match between Mangere and Northcote was not played due to the condition of the ground at Mangere. However, after an inquiry it was stated that the Mangere team was willing to play and the referee said the match could go ahead. The Northcote team thought the match shouldn't be played and did not take the field. They also complained that they had to get changed underneath a gorse bush while a local official said there was a dressing room at Northcote's disposal. The league awarded the match to Mangere. The Round 15 match between Otahuhu and Northcote at the Auckland Domain was not played due to the condition of the field. On May 14 Walker Park in Point Chevalier was used for the first time for a genuine senior grade match when Point Chevalier beat Māngere 9–5. It was approximately the 20th different ground to be used for senior rugby league in Auckland since its origins in 1908. Date Score Score Venue Round 1 7 May Opening of Club Season/Close Game at Carlaw Park/City Defeats Devonport 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19631 1927-05-09 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270509.2.158.6 2019-09-23 Northcote 7 Mangere 6 Victoria Park – 7 May Otahuhu 12 Point Chevalier 6 Otahuhu Trotting Ground – 7 May Ellerslie 6 Parnell 5 Ellerslie Reserve Round 2 14 May Senior B Grade 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19637 1927-05-16 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270516.2.132.4 2019-09-24 Kingsland 8 Parnell 5 Victoria Park – 14 May Otahuhu 6 Ellerslie 8 Otahuhu Reserve – 14 May Point Chevalier 9 Māngere 5 Walker Park, Point Chevalier Round 3 21 May Senior B Grade 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19643 1927-05-23 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270523.2.145.6 2019-09-24 Ellerslie 26 Mangere 7 Ellerslie Reserve, 3pm – 21 May Otahuhu 3 Kingsland 11 Otahuhu Trotting Ground, 3pm – 21 May Point Chevalier 5 Northcote 6 Walker Park, Point Chevalier, 3pm Round 4 28 May Ponsonby Defeats Marist/Newton Surprises City/Three Teams in the Lead 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19649 1927-05-30 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270530.2.141.5 2019-09-24 Ellerslie 6 Northcote 0 Auckland Domain # 1, 3pm – 28 May Otahuhu 8 Parnell 11 Otahuhu Reserve – 28 May Mangere L Kingsland W Mangere, 3pm Round 5 4 June Senior B Section 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19655 1927-06-06 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270606.2.139.5 2019-09-25 Kingsland 20 Northcote 6 Victoria Park, 3pm – 4 June Ellerslie 23 Point Chevalier 5 Ellerslie Reserve, 3pm – 4 June Mangere 15 Parnell 11 Otahuhu Trotting Ground Round 6 11 June Ponsonby's First Defeat/Captain Ordered Off Field/Marist Now in the Lead 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19661 1927-06-13 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270613.2.143.4 2019-09-24 Otahuhu 7 Mangere 6 Otahuhu Reserve – 11 June Northcote 8 Parnell 3 Auckland Domain, 3pm – 11 June Kingsland 11 Point Chevalier 5 Victoria Park Round 7 18 June Senior B Grade 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19667 1927-06-20 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270620.2.145 2019-09-25 Otahuhu 5 Northcote 8 Otahuhu Reserve, 3pm – 18 June Ellerslie 9 Kingsland 5 Ellerslie Reserve, 3pm – 18 June Point Chevalier ? Parnell ? Walker Park, Point Chevalier, 3pm Round 8 25 June Senior B Section 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19673 1927-06-27 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270627.2.149 2019-09-25 Point Chevalier 19 Otahuhu 3 Walker Park, Point Chevalier, 3pm – 25 June Mangere WBD* Northcote LBD* Mangere, 3pm – 25 June Ellerslie 21 Parnell 20 Auckland Domain # 1, 3pm Round 9 2 July Senior B Matches 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19679 1927-07-04 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270704.2.135.7 2019-09-25 Mangere ? Point Chevalier ? Mangere, 3pm – 2 July Ellerslie 13 Otahuhu 0 Ellerslie Reserve, 3pm – 2 July Kingsland 23 Parnell 7 Victoria Park, 3pm Round 10 9 July Kingsland v Otahuhu 12 Auckland Star LVIII 162 1927-07-12 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19270712.2.127.3 2019-09-25 Northcote 13 Point Chevalier 0 Victoria Park, 3pm – 9 July Kingsland 25 Otahuhu 0 Auckland Domain # 2, 3pm – 9 July Mangere L Ellerslie W Otahuhu Trotting Ground, 3pm Round 11 23 July Auckland Competitions/Marist Defeats Richmond/Two Close Scoring Matches 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19691 1927-07-18 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270718.2.146.6 2019-09-25 Mangere 8 Kingsland 11 Otahuhu Reserve, 3pmAuckland Competitions/Devonport Beats Athletic/Thirty-Two Points to Eight 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19697 1927-07-25 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270725.2.132.5 2019-09-10 – 16 July Parnell 11 Otahuhu 7 Victoria Park, 3pm – 16 July Ellerslie 8 Northcote 0 Ellerslie Reserve, 3pm Round 12 30 July Senior B Games 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19703 1927-08-01 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270801.2.150 2019-09-26 Mangere 16 Parnell 8 Auckland Domain # 2, 3pm – 30 July Kingsland WBD Northcote LBD Auckland Domain # 6, 3pm – 30 July Point Chevalier 6 Ellerslie 13 Walker Park, Point Chevalier, 3pm Round 13 6 Aug Auckland Competitions/Marist Again Defeated/Newton and Ponsonby Level 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19709 1927-08-08 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270808.2.143.7 2019-09-26 Mangere ? Otahuhu ? Mangere Trotting Ground, 3pm – 6 Aug Parnell 11 Northcote 8 Victoria Park, 3pm – 6 Aug Point Chevalier 8 Kingsland 20 Walker Park, Point Chevalier, 3pm Round 14 13 Aug Auckland Competitions/Ponsonby Beats Devonport/Ellerslie Wins B Section 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19715 1927-08-15 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270815.2.150 2019-09-26 Ellerslie 9 Kingsland 3 Carlaw Park # 2, 3pm – 13 Aug Northcote 5 Otahuhu 2 Auckland (Outer) Domain # 2, 3pm – 13 Aug Point Chevalier 11 Parnell 11 Walker Park, Point Chevalier, 3pm Round 15 20 Aug Games on Muddy Grounds/Ponsonby and Newton Level/Play-Off For Championship 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19721 1927-08-22 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270822.2.159.1 2019-09-26 Otahuhu PPD Northcote PPD Auckland Domain # 2, 3pm – 20 Aug Ellerslie 9 Point Chevalier 8 Auckland Domain # 6 – 20 Aug Kingsland ? Mangere ? Otahuhu Trotting Ground, 3pm Stallard Cup knockout competition 1927 Stallard Cup results Date Score Score Venue Round 1 3 Sep Lower Grade Results 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19733 1927-09-05 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270905.2.143.4 2019-09-29 Kingsland 13 Parnell 8 Auckland Domain # 5, 3pm – 3 Sep Ellerslie W Otahuhu L Ellerslie Reserve, 3pm Final 10 Sep Ellerslie Wins Stallard Cup 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19739 1927-09-12 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270912.2.124.3 2019-09-29 Ellerslie 15 Kingsland 10 Carlaw Park # 1, 1:30pm Other club matches and lower grades Lower grade competitions Second grade (Wright Cup) Devonport won the competition with a season record of played 14, won 13, lost 1, points for 252 and against 62. Devonport also won knock out competition (Foster Shield) when they beat Remuera 15 to 7 on October 8 at Carlaw Park. City withdrew after 3 rounds, Grafton Athletic (Maritime) withdrew after 4 rounds, and Marist withdrew after round 15 near the end of the season. Newton entered a side in the knockout competition but were knocked out by Devonport immediately 32 points to 0. Ponsonby lost their semi final to Devonport, while Mangere were the other losing semi finalists, going down to Remuera 12 to 5. TeamPldWDLBFAPtsDevonport United14130112526226Remuera1482311955718Ponsonby United1362121233314Kingsland Rovers14406290788Richmond Rovers132072481214Māngere United13207191424Marist Old Boys12105118852Grafton Athletic400103280City Rovers300200240 Third grade open (Walker Shield) New Lynn won the competition by one point after a 3–3 draw with Grafton Athletic on July 30. The majority of match results were not reported so the standings are significantly incomplete. Grafton Athletic (Maritime) won the knockout competition when they defeated Devonport 12–3 on September 24. Grafton had beaten Glen Eden 3–2 in one semi final while Devonport beat Ponsonby 6–3 in the other semi final. Northcote withdrew from the championship after 7 rounds. TeamPldWDLBFAPtsNew Lynn122*1012395*Grafton Athletic12412144329Ponsonby United11401151328Devonport United10104143482Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers6102120262Glen Eden Rovers1100216170Māngere United1200113260 Third grade intermediate There were several results not reported and the winner of the championship was never reported in any of the Auckland newspapers however in the 1949 Rugby League Annual it was stated that Richmond B had won this championship. Interestingly the following season at the Auckland Rugby League annual meeting when trophies were presented to winning teams in all grades there was none presented in this grade, possibly because it was an intermediate grade and only in its second year of competition. Richmond had won it in 1926 and won it again in 1928. The Richmond A team won the knockout competition when they defeated City in the final on October 8 by 20 points to 0. City had beaten Parnell 20–2 in one semi-final, while Richmond A won their semi-final 5–0 against Newton. Devonport withdrew from the championship after 16 rounds near the end of the season. TeamPldWDLBFAPtsRichmond Rovers A17110221623922Richmond Rovers B1510012973120City Rovers1760621026512Devonport United146052635612Ellerslie United16406226618Parnell17314227637Kingsland Rovers18306163986Point Chevalier14216534695Newton Rangers1610103251172 Fourth grade (Hospital Cup) Richmond won the championship. Devonport won the knockout competitions when they beat Richmond 12–5 in the final on October 15. Richmond beat Remuera 19–0 in one semi final while Devonport beat Grafton Athletic (Maritime) in the other by 24 points to 2. TeamPldWDLBFAPtsRichmond Rovers1790012381418Devonport United1380131113016Grafton Athletic144052107478Ponsonby United A13314257447Remuera130262131432Ponsonby United B130253161612Ellerslie United13014271101 Fifth grade (Endean Shield) Akarana won the championship. Not all of the results were reported so the standings are incomplete. They also won the knockout competition when they beat City in the final on October 15 by 7 points to 3. Newton withdrew from the competition after 4 rounds. TeamPldWDLBFAPtsAkarana147112681015Richmond Rovers147122592915City Rovers135033662410Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers14217119405Ponsonby United13016118601Newton Rangers400200670 Sixth grade A Akarana won the championship after beating Grafton Athletic (Maritime) 11 to 5 in the final on August 27. Devonport United won the Hammill Cup for winning the knockout competition when they beat Grafton Athletic in the final on October 22. TeamPldWDLFAPtsAkarana15732773817Grafton Athletic16635785915Richmond Rovers1432589668Point Chevalier1532335888City Rovers1331436517Devonport United1521544575 Sixth grade B (Myers Cup) Richmond win the championship after beating Marist 6–0 on September 3. Marist won the knockout competition when they defeated Akarana 5–0 on October 8. Marist beat Richmond 7–6 in the semi-final. It was the Marist clubs first ever junior grade trophy. TeamPldWDLBFAPtsRichmond Rovers16120121301924Marist Old Boys16100221612520Point Chevalier144242608310Akarana15415235929City Rovers14108324752Kingsland Rovers1310635432Devonport United14016210881 Schoolboys competition thumb|The championship winning Otahuhu side.Otahuhu was a combination of students from several schools in the area and as such did not represent Otahuhu Primary School. The other schools were from the individual schools though the Papatoetoe school side had some players from the local Orphanage too. Newton Central Primary School entered a team in some matches late in the season and Newmarket Primary school entered a second side around the same time. TeamPldWDLFAPtsOtahuhu Schools10901207918Richmond Primary School107211452816Newmarket Primary School106221313814Papatoetoe Primary School10406401388Onehunga Convent1010911942Onehunga Primary School1010961802 Other matches Huntly v Newton For Huntly, winger Stan Raynor scored a try on fulltime with his brother George converting it to give a strong Huntly side the win. Huntly had a strong forward pack with future New Zealand representatives Tom Timms, James Jones, and Bob Stephenson in it. 24 July 3:00 Huntly 14-12 Huntly Beat Newton 2 Waikato Times, Volume 102, Issue 17162 1927-07-26 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WT19270726.2.4 2019-09-29 Newton J Farrell, George Raynor, Smith, Stan Raynor George Raynor Bert Little, George Mormon Craddock Dufty 2 Craddock Dufty Ngāruawāhia W Perry Devonport v Ponsonby (Mayors Unemployment Relief Fund) The final match of the season was one played by Devonport against Ponsonby for charity. The money raised was given to the Mayor's unemployment relief fund. Due to other events on during the day there was only time to play two 30 minute spells. The day raised around 250 pounds for the fund. 22 October 3:00 Devonport 27–19 Final Games of the Season/Unemployment Fund Match/Devonport Defeats Ponsonby 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19775 1927-10-24 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19271024.2.157.3 2019-09-29 Ponsonby Allan Seagar, Horace Hunt, Ernest Ruby, J Beattie, Alf Scott Allan Seagar 5 Allan Seagar R Allen 2, Frank Delgrosso 2, Victor Fagan Kenneth Peckham, W Langley Carlaw Park 1 5,000 Additional Matches thumb|The Ponsonby touring side to Rotorua outside Whakarewarewa Marae. Date Score Score Venue Attendance Junior representative trial match 9 July The Junior Games 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19685 1927-07-11 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270711.2.145.13 2019-09-25 A Team 5 B Team 3 Carlaw Park # 1 Parnell tour match 9 July Parnell Team's Tour 12 Auckland Star LVIII 162 1927-07-12 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19270712.2.127.3 2019-09-25 Parnell 27 Rotorua 3 Rotorua Parnell tour match 9 July Parnell Juniors 20 Rotorua Juniors 6 Rotorua Ponsonby tour match 23 July Ponsonby V Rotorua/Success of Visiting Team 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19697 1927-07-25 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270725.2.132.5 2019-09-25 Rotorua 15 Ponsonby 22 Rotorua Ponsonby tour match 3 Sep Ponsonby Defeats Rotorua 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19733 1927-09-05 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270905.2.143.4 2019-09-02 Rotorua 8 Ponsonby 11 Rotorua Richmond junior tour match 1 Oct Good Game at Rotorua 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19757 1927-10-03 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19271003.2.143.3 2019-09-29 Rotorua B 0 Richmond 3rd Grade 8 Rotorua Junior representative match 15 Oct Junior Representatives 14 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19769 1927-10-17 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19271017.2.169.1 2019-09-29 Auckland Juniors 15 South Auckland Juniors 0 Carlaw Park Representative season The Auckland teams for the season were to be selected by Ernie Asher, Edward Vincent Fox, and Alan Blakey. The Auckland representative team won 6 of its 7 matches. They began the year with a victory over the Auckland representatives of the New Zealand team which had toured the England and recently returned home. They went on a 4 match tour during the year which saw victories over Canterbury, West Coast, Otago, and Wellington. They then played home matches against Buller and South Auckland. Buller was coached by former New Zealand and Auckland player Bill Davidson.Representative Game 10 Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 237 1927-10-07 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19271007.2.172.20 2024-02-25 They beat Buller easily but then lost the Northern Union Challenge Cup after a loss to South Auckland. Representative fixtures thumb|leftThe first representative fixture of the season was played on 30 April between Auckland and the Auckland members of the 1926 New Zealand touring team of England. Auckland v New Zealand (Auckland members) thumb 30 April 3:00 Auckland 24–21 Victory For Auckland/New Zealand Team Beaten/Close and Exciting Game 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19625 1927-05-02 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270502.2.140.9 2019-09-23 New Zealand (Akl members) Ivan Littlewood, Claude List, Maurice Wetherill, Tim Peckham, Albert Payne, Alan Clarke Tim Peckham, Alan Clarke Alan Clarke Lou Brown 3, Joe Menzies, Jim Parkes Craddock Dufty 2 George Gardiner Carlaw Park 1 14,000 Les Bull Southern Tour In September Auckland toured the south, playing 4 matches. The 18 man touring side was Charles Gregory, Craddock Dufty, M Little, George Wade, Claude List, Joe Wilson jun., Maurice Wetherill, Stan Prentice, Stan Webb, A McIntyre, Wally Somers, Jim O'Brien (Devonport), Lou Hutt, Alan Clarke, Trevor Hall, Horace Dixon, A Payne, and F Bass. Several players originally named were unable to make the trip including Hec Brisbane, Riley, Usher, Frank Delgrosso, and J Beattie. Auckland v Canterbury (Northern Union C.C.) 10 September 3:00 Canterbury 13–24 Brilliant Football/Auckland Beat Canterbury 13 Press LXIII 19103 1927-09-12 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19270912.2.96 2019-09-29 Auckland C Robins, H Vivian 2 Gordon Blazey Gordon Blazey Claude List, Stan Webb, Lou Hutt, Albert Payne 2, Horace Dixon Craddock Dufty 3 Monica Park, Christchurch 3,000 H Lawrence West Coast/Buller v Auckland (Northern Union C.C.) 14 September 3:00 West Coast/Buller 15–42 Brilliant Football/Auckland League Team 3 Grey River Argus 1927-09-15 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/GRA19270915.2.13 2023-01-16Auckland Touring Team Defeat of West Coast 15 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19742 1927-09-15 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270915.2.147 2019-09-29 Auckland Vern Goodall 2, Norm Griffiths Charlie McElwee 3 Maurice Wetherill 2, Joe Wilson jun. 3, M Little 3, Craddock Dufty, J Payne, Frederick Bass, Claude List Joe Wilson jun. 2, Craddock Dufty Victoria Park, Greymouth 1000 L Hunter Otago v Auckland (Northern Union C.C.) 17 September 3:00 Otago 13–20 Auckland v Otago/Win for the Former 3 Otago Daily Times 1927-09-19 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ODT19270919.2.7 2019-09-29 Auckland R Oliver 2, M Quinn Dan Sullivan Bert Eckhoff George Wade, M Little, Stan Webb, Jim O'Brien Craddock Dufty 4 Caledonian Ground, Dunedin 2,000 G Packer Wellington v Auckland 21 September 3:00 Wellington 23–41 Auckland Leaguers At Wellington 8 Sun (Auckland) 1927-09-22 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/SUNAK19270922.2.77 2019-09-29Heavy Scoring Game/Auckland Beat Wellington 18 Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 156 1927-09-22 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19270922.2.151 2023-01-16 Auckland S Brace, O Halliday 3, G Love R Bowen 3 R Bowen Stan Webb, Frederick Bass, Joe Wilson jun., Horace Dixon 4, Trevor Hall, George Wade Craddock Dufty 6, Frederick Bass Newtown Park, Wellington C Wrack Interisland fixture North Island v South Island thumb 24 September 3:00 North Island 13–8 The Inter-Island Match/North Defeats the South/Five Points Separate Teams 14 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19751 1927-09-26 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19270926.2.165.1 2019-09-29 South Island Claude List, Stan Raynor 2 Craddock Dufty 2 Woods, Hand Sullivan Carlaw Park 1 7,000 William Mincham Auckland v Buller The Buller side was coached by former City Rovers, Auckland, and New Zealand player, Bill Davidson. 8 October 3:00 Auckland 60–33 Auckland Beats Buller/A High-Scoring Match/Visitors Weak in Defence 14 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19763 1927-10-10 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19271010.2.154.1 2019-09-29 Buller Joe Wilson jun., Claude List 3, J Beattie 3, Charles Gregory 3, Maurice Wetherill, Stan Webb, Albert Payne 2, Horace Dixon, Lou Hutt Craddock Dufty 2, Joe Wilson jun., Charles Gregory, E Spencer 2 Burns, Cameron 2, Jack, Stan Davis, Vern Goodall 2 Vern Goodall 6 Carlaw Park 1 7,000 William Mincham Auckland v South Auckland (Northern Union C.C.) thumb In the first half Albert Payne was injured and as there was no forward reserve for Auckland Allan Seagar had to replace him with Lou Hutt moving in to the hooking position. He was outplayed there by future New Zealand representative Bob Stephenson. 15 October 3:00 Auckland 12–29 The Northern Union Cup/South Auckland's Good Win/Twenty-Nine To Twelve 14 The New Zealand Herald LXIV 19769 1927-10-17 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19271017.2.169.1 2019-09-29 South Auckland Roy Hardgrave, Claude List, Joe Wilson jun., Allan Seagar J Whorskey 2, Everest, Hec McDonald, Tom Timms 3 J Whorskey 2, Stan Rayner Stan Rayner Carlaw Park 1 4,000 Les Bull Auckland representative matches played and scorers NoNameClub TeamPlayTriesConPenDrop GoalPoints1Craddock DuftyNewton641300382Claude ListKingsland57000213Albert (Bert) PaynePonsonby66000183Horace DixonDevonport66000185Joe Wilson jun.Mangere65100176Maurice WetherillCity64000126M LittleNewton34000126Stan WebbDevonport54000129Charles GregoryMarist431001110J BeattieDevonport13000911Frederick BassRichmond22100812Alan ClarkeNewton31110713George WadeCity32000613Lou HuttPonsonby72000615Tim PeckhamRichmond11100516E SpencerCity10200417Ivan LittlewoodEllerslie11000317Jim O'BrienDevonport51000317Trevor HallNewton11000317Roy HardgraveNewton11000317Allan SeagarDevonport11000322Trevor HanlonRichmond10000022Stan PrenticeRichmond40000022Neville St GeorgeDevonport10000022Wally SomersNewton40000022A McIntyreNewton20000022Stanley RuleDevonport10000022Selby CrewtherEllerslie10000022Ernest RubyDevonport100000 References External links Auckland Rugby League Official Site 1926 18th Auckland Rugby League season 1927 1928 Category:Auckland Rugby League seasons Auckland Rugby League