1932 Auckland Rugby League season

October 2022 March 2022 The 1932 season was the 24th season of the Auckland Rugby League. Devonport United won the Senior grade with a 7 win, 2 draw, and 1 loss record ahead of Marist Old Boys and Ponsonby United. They were the dominant team and their only loss came in the final round when they had already secured their second title first having won it in 1928. Marist Old Boys stuffed their trophy cabinet when they won the Roope Rooster (defeating City Rovers 28–8), Stormont Shield (defeating Devonport United 15–8), and Max Jaffe Cup for finishing runner up in the Senior Championship (they beat Ponsonby United in a playoff after both teams tied for second by 37 to 8). City Rovers won the Thistle Cup after beating Devonport in the final by 22 to 19 after both teams finished with 8 competitions points in the second round thus forcing a playoff for the Cup. Richmond won the Davis Shield after their lower grade teams combined for the most competition points in Auckland. This was remarkably their 10th win in the Shields 12-year history. In the reserve grade Richmond Reserves won with an 8 win, 2 loss record, with Ponsonby Reserves finishing runner up. The Marist Old Boys club added yet another trophy to their season haul with their reserve grade team winning the Stallard Cup (awarded to the reserve grade knockout winners) when they beat Devonport Reserves by 12–6 in the final. The representative program was marked by a match between Auckland and the touring England team. In a very competitive match Auckland went down by 14 to 19. Aside from this fixture Auckland only played matches against South Auckland where they won 29 to 13, and Lower Waikato in Huntly where they won 35–8. There were a series of trial matches such as North Island v South Island and Probables v Possibles matches dominated by Auckland players. 1931 24th Auckland Rugby League season 1932 1933 Season News Club teams by grade participation TeamFox MemorialReserves2nd3rd Open3rd Int.4th5th6th7thSchoolsTotalRichmond Rovers110111122111Marist Old Boys11011120007Devonport United11101010117City Rovers11001011016Ponsonby United11110100005Newton Rangers11000110015Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers00101020015Point Chevalier00100111004Akarana00011110004Ellerslie United00100010114Mount Albert United00111000003Papakura00110100003Māngere United00100001103Otahuhu Rovers00100100013Papatoetoe00000010012Glenora00010000001Avondale Schools00000000011Total6697781255974 Annual general meeting At the annual general meeting of the Auckland Rugby League on 11 April, Mr. E.J. Phelan presided as acting president due to Mr. James Carlaw's absence. The plan put in place at the beginning of the 1931 season of having each club electing two members to represent them on the management committee and clubs taking a percentage of the gate receipts was considered a success. The election of officers took place and the results were: Patron: Hon. J.B. Donald (re-elected), President: Mr. James Carlaw (re-elected), Vice-presidents: Mr. George McMillan, Mr. O. Blackwood, Mr. S.H. Grange, Mr. W. Wallace, Mr. Gordon Seagar, Mr. Richard (Dick) Benson, Mr. C.H. Drysdale, Mr. E.J. Phelan, Mr. A.E. Laird, Mr. John A. Lee, Mr. R.H. Woods, Mr. R.T. Sharman (all re-elected), and Mr. W.J. Meilklejohn, Mr. G. Gray Campbell, Mr. J.W. Dixon, and Mr. C. Faulkner.Election of Officers/The Game in Otago 14 Auckland Star LXIII 86 12 April 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320412.2.126 1 November 2019 Manukau Rugby League Club reborn, club name changes and competition restructuring Prior to the season commencing the Mount Wellington club requested permission to change its name to Otahuhu Rovers and this was approved by the league. Their chairman Mr. L.W. Arnold said that the reorganised club was in good hands and they would enter teams in the second, fourth, and school teams grades. Their colours would be royal blue. It was decided that the Ellerslie-Otahuhu club would revert to the name of Ellerslie United, and that senior players would be able to transfer to any other club, but juniors would need to obtain transfer clearance from Ellerslie.Management Affairs/Officials and Players 15 Auckland Star LXIII 94 21 April 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320421.2.141 4 November 2019 At a meeting the following night the league decided to cut the teams in the first grade from seven to six with Ellerslie (or rather the combined Ellerslie-Otahuhu United team of 1931) being culled from the grade.Six Senior Teams/Opening Matches and Draw 16 Auckland Star LXIII 88 14 April 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320414.2.139 1 November 2019 The teams which would remain were Marist Old Boys, Devonport United, Ponsonby United, City Rovers, Newton Rangers, Richmond Rovers. The New Zealand Herald previewed the 6 teams in the week leading up to the first round of matches.The League Code/Good Year Anticipated/Visit of British Team/Players and Their Clubs 16 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21167 27 April 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320427.2.182.2 4 November 2019 It was initially decided to play two senior matches at Carlaw Park with the reserve teams playing the curtain raisers. However, for Round 2 it was decided to play all three senior matches at Carlaw Park and reserve grade games elsewhere.Management Meeting/All Senior Games at Park 16 Auckland Star LXIII 105 5 May 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320505.2.168 11 November 2019 This was a decision which clubs fought over as they wanted their reserve teams playing prior to the Senior A teams in case of needing players. This came to a fore after Round 5 when City Rovers arrived at Devonport, New Zealand 4 players short. Fortunately for them the reserve grade match was being played at the same venue at 1:30pm and so they were able to use those players to avoid defaulting.Second Round to Commence/Keen Contests Anticipated/Devonport in the Lead 16 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21203 8 June 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320608.2.178.3 6 November 2019 In mid September plans began to manifest for the formation of a Manukau Rugby League Club. The plans were reported to an Auckland Rugby League Management Committee meeting. It was stated that there was a good deal of playing talent in the Manukau district. Mr. J. Rukutai was deputed to investigate the matter.Move in Manukau/South Auckland Benefit/Auckland Management Matters 18 Auckland Star LXIII 225 22 September 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320922.2.177 11 November 2019 On Thursday, 29 September they placed an ad for intending players and supporters to be held at the Strand Theatre Buildings, Onehunga.League Football/Proposed Manukau Rugby League Football Club 16 Auckland Star LXIII 229 27 September 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320927.2.166.4 11 November 2019 At this meeting the club was officially formed with Mr. H. Kemp convening the meeting. There were 52 people present including W. Mincham, referee of the RL Association, and Mr. T. Davis, secretary of the junior control board. Mr. J Rukutai said that the proposed club had been discussed by the league and they would give it every consideration. A resolution to form the club and have its headquarters in Onehunga was adopted. Mr W. Hayward was elected chairman, with the patron being Mr. W. J. Jordan, M.P., and the president Mr. E. Martin, Mayor of Onehunga. Financial assistance has also been promised by several local businessmen.Club at Onehunga 12 Auckland Star LXIII 232 30 September 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320930.2.151 11 November 2019 A committee was formed to further the development of the club during the off season.Formation of New Club/Headquarters at Onehunga 7 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21301 30 September 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320930.2.36.6 11 November 2019 The newly formed club asked that an exhibition match be played in Onehunga so that the club could gain some funds. Permission was granted for the match between second grade knockout final between Mangere and Mount Albert to be played at the Onehunga Recreation Reserve.Rugby League 16 Auckland Star LXIII 243 13 October 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19321013.2.125 11 November 2019 The match was won by Mangere by 18 points to 15. Financial statement, player passes and ground fees The financial statement said that the revenue from the 1931 season totalled £2,907 with £2,293 coming from gate receipts and £228 from ground rents. Spending had amounted to £2,066 meaning a net surplus of £813. Of this £472 was given to Auckland clubs, £68 to the Referees’ Association and the Junior Management Committee, £30 in grants to visiting teams, £195 in honorariums, and £66 in presentations and trophies. Carlaw Park was valued as an asset at £10,152.Football Finance/Auckland League Profit/£813 Surplus Last Season/Carlaw Park Valued at £10,000 8 Auckland Star LXIII 53 3 March 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320303.2.67 28 October 2019 At a meeting of the Auckland Rugby League Board of Control on 17 March it was decided to continue with giving teams a percentage of the gate takings as had been started in 1931.Auckland Executive/Senior Team Quotas 16 Auckland Star LXIII 65 17 March 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320317.2.147 29 October 2019 The League made a decision on an issue that had caused problems for several years, which was the abuse of players passes to gain entry to Carlaw Park on match days. Club secretaries would now have to supply the names of senior team players and that they would be checked in a side gate by a special official.Management Affairs/Officials and Players 15 Auckland Star LXIII 94 21 April 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320421.2.141 4 November 2019 It was decided to admit military patients from Auckland Hospital into Carlaw Park to watch Senior matches free of charge news. The Patients’ Welfare Committee gratefully acknowledged the league for the move.A.R.L. Executive/Transfers of Players 18 Auckland Star LXIII 111 12 May 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320512.2.155 7 November 2019 The Auckland Rugby League, Auckland Rugby Union, and Auckland Football Association had asked the city council if they could reduce their ground fees owing to the number of unemployed players. The city council decided to reduce charges despite their Parks Committee suggesting otherwise. Mr. E.J. Phelan moved to reduce fees from 5s to 3s for games played from 12:30pm to 1:45pm, from 10s to 7s/6d for games played from 1:45pm to 3pm, and from 15s to 12s/6d for games played from 3pm onwards. This motion was passed by a show of hands.Grounds for Football/Reduction in Charges/City Council Concession 10 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21205 10 June 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320610.2.63 6 November 2019 Radio broadcast of Carlaw Park games thumb|leftthumbFor the first ever time commentary of a game at Carlaw Park was broadcast. The 1ZQ station broadcast coverage of the Ponsonby v Devonport game in Round 1.Radio Topics/Auckland Broadcasts/The Week's Programmes, Features From Station 1YA 15 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21172 3 May 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320503.2.189 4 November 2019 A temporary stand was also built to accommodate extra spectators for the England tour matches. Rule issues At the Auckland Rugby League Referees’ Association meeting on 16 May the City Club inquired about the play the ball rule. It was said that the rule was not being enforced properly regarding the forwards needing to be inside a 5-yard radius behind their halfback when the ball was being played. The New Zealand Council also wished for it to be known that the attacking side had the loose head at scrums but the defending team were to put the ball in. In addition hookers were not to go on their knees in scrums in order to get an advantage when raking the ball back.Referees’ Criticism 12 Auckland Star LXIII 115 17 May 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320517.2.138 5 November 2019 Bert Cooke switches codes In the middle of the season the famous All Black Bert Cooke (rugby) switched codes when he moved back to Auckland. He signed with the Richmond Rovers.To Play League/A.E. Ciike Turns Over/Joins Richmond Rovers 8 Auckland Star LXIII 151 28 June 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320628.2.114 9 November 2019Cooke For League/Ex-Rugby Star Goes Over/Accepts Offer of Position 7 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21220 28 June 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320628.2.28 9 November 2019 The move proved very successful, so much so that he was selected for the North Island team in a trial match against the South Island only weeks after switching codes. He scored three tries and was selected for the New Zealand team to play England. Obituaries D.W. McLean On 1 March Mr. D. W. McLean suffered a heart attack and died at a meeting of the North Shore Rowing Club where he was president. He was the first New Zealand president of rugby league in Auckland. He, along with Mr. William Wynyard and others was one of the founders of rugby league in New Zealand.Sudden Death/Mr. D. W. McLean, of Devonport/Seizure at Club Meeting 8 Auckland Star LXIII 2 March 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320302.2.94 28 October 2019 William Wynyard thumb|leftIn August William Thomas Wynyard, aged 49 died. He was from a sporting family with three uncles who were part of the 1888–89 New Zealand Native football team that went on a rugby union tour of Great Britain. William played rugby union for North Shore and was an Auckland trialist before switching codes. He was a member of the New Zealand team which toured England in 1907–08 playing in 15 matches and scoring 4 tries.Obituary/Mr. W. T. Wynyard 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21268 23 August 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320823.2.149 28 October 2019 He was then part of the inaugural Auckland rugby league competition in 1909 playing intermittently for North Shore Albions from 1909 to 1913, and representing Auckland in 5 matches from 1908 to 1910. He retired in 1913 but remained involved in the game for many years after. Harry Johns thumbOn the morning of 4 October the Richmond senior player Harry Johns died aged 21 after a boxing match at the Auckland Town Hall the previous evening. He was knocked out in the 14th round of a 15-round fight by Archie Hughes of New South Wales. Johns was the NZABA Featherweight Titleholder in 1929 and was awarded the Jameson Belt in the same year. He became the NZ Professional Lightweight Champion on January 26, 1931 and held the title until October 3, 1932 and had a ring record of 12 fights, 7 wins – 4 losses – 1 draw. Johns had played junior football for Richmond since the age of 13 where he was a halfback. He had been in the seventh grade team which had won the championship and he repeated this feat in the following two years. In 1931 he was in the Third Intermediate grade which won the grade and he was promoted to the reserve grade team in 1932. His form was so good that he was promoted to the senior side and made the Probables versus Possibles match which played at Carlaw Park on 23 July. He was regarded as a certainty to gain higher honours in the future. Johns was originally from the West Coast of the South Island and was the oldest in a family of four.Boxer's Death/Collapse in Ring 9 Auckland Star LXIII 235 4 October 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19321004.2.106 11 November 2019 Several articles were published in The New Zealand Herald and the Auckland Star newspapers on his life and death.Fatal Boxing Bout/Death of Harry Johns/Tragic Ending to Match/Adjournment of Inquest/Brilliant Sporting Career 5 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21305 5 October 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19321005.2.121 11 November 2019 It was later reported that he had sustained a concussion in the Probables v Possibles match and bled from the nose along with requiring stitches in his head. He fought in Hastings shortly afterwards and lost. Johns then complained of feeling unwell and produced a medical certificate that he was not fit to fight. However he carried on playing league in the interim until beginning training for the fatal bout. It was said that those who knew him well could tell that he was not his usual self in the fight.Boxing Ring/Death of Harry Johns/New Zealand Championships/Aucklanders’ Performances 19 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21305 5 October 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19321005.2.206.7 11 November 2019 He was laid to rest on 5 October at Waikumete Cemetery following an enormous gathering at the service with boxers and footballers walking before the cortege. Over 70 motor cars tailed the hearse and the entire procession was a mile long. The casket was draped in Richmond colours of blue and maroon.Laid to Rest/Harry Johns’ Funeral/Many Sportsmen Attend/Last Tribute 14 Auckland Star LXIII 237 6 October 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19321006.2.143 11 November 2019 After his death a boxing belt was named in his honour as was a Richmond club trophy. Fox Memorial Shield (senior grade championship) Fox Memorial standings TeamPldWDLFAPtsDevonport United1072113010416Marist Old Boys1052312910512Ponsonby United1060415915812City Rovers103251341648Richmond Rovers103071171346Newton Rangers102261041086 Fox Memorial fixtures Round 1 thumb|left|Dick Smith (Devonport)thumb|Trevor Hall (Newton)The round one games were played in heavy rain. For Devonport their second five eighth Dick Smith scored a try and kicked three conversions in their 18-10 win over Ponsonby. Newton caused an upset win over City after Laurie Barchard and later Ben Davidson left the field injured. Davidson received a "nasty mouth injury which required hospital attention". Trevor Hall who had been playing for St. Helens in England for the past three seasons had returned to his Newton club and played in the second row. Their five eighth Arnold Porteous scored two tries while fullback Claude Dempsey converted three of their four tries. Richmond beat Marist at the Auckland Domain 5 points to 0 with Ray Lawless, the promising Richmond forward scoring the only try of the match. It was converted by a young rugby recruit named Ellis. 30 April 3:00 Devonport 18–10 Opening Games Played/Devonport Beats Ponsonby/Surprise Win for Richmond 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21171 2 May 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320502.2.158.2 4 November 2019 Ponsonby Alf Smith, Ted Scott, Dick Smith, Ernest Ruby Dick Smith 3 Roy Bright, Pat Skelton Pat Skelton Pat Skelton Carlaw Park 1 Vic Simpson 30 April 3:00 Richmond 5–0 Opening Games Played/Devonport Beats Ponsonby/Surprise Win for Richmond 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21171 2 May 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320502.2.158.2 4 November 2019 Marist Ray Lawless Ellis Carlaw Park 2 Percy Rogers 30 April 3:00 Newton 18–5 Opening Games Played/Devonport Beats Ponsonby/Surprise Win for Richmond 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21171 2 May 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320502.2.158.2 4 November 2019 City Arnold Porteous 2, Ted Brimble, Charles Allan Claude Dempsey 3 James Herring Francis Herring Auckland Domain 2 John Stormont Round 2 thumb|left|Wilf Hassan, Marist halfback and New Zealand diving champion in 1934 and 1935.thumb|Reece Marshall scoring for Richmond against Devonport in their 14-9 loss at Carlaw Park.Wilf Hassan made his first appearance for Marist after moving to Cambridge and it being reported that he might only be available irregularly. Hassan would go on to become the New Zealand diving champion in 1934 and 1935. All Round 2 Senior matches were originally postponed due to heavy rain on the Saturday morning of 7 May.Senior Games Postponed 14 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21177 9 May 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320509.2.160.4 28 October 2019 Horace Hunt, the former Auckland cricket representative wicket keeper scored for Devonport in their 14-9 win over Richmond. Frank Delgrosso's penalty proved the difference in Ponsonby's win over Newton after Lou Hutt had scored a try for them also. Delgrosso was in his 14th season for the Ponsonby seniors. 14 May 3:00 Devonport 14–9 Senior Competition Games/Fast Match at Carlaw Park/Devonport Defeats Richmond 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21183 16 May 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320516.2.124.7 5 November 2019 Richmond Horace Hunt, C Rhodes Dick Smith 2 Dick Smith Allan Seagar Reece Marshall Ellis Ellis 2 Carlaw Park 1 Les Bull 14 May 3:00 Marist 12–2 Senior Competition Games/Fast Match at Carlaw Park/Devonport Defeats Richmond 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21183 16 May 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320516.2.124.7 5 November 2019 City Herb Carter 2 Alan Clarke 2 Alan Clarke Ralph Longville Carlaw Park 1 E McCall 14 May 3:00 Ponsonby 8–6 Senior Competition Games/Fast Match at Carlaw Park/Devonport Defeats Richmond 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21183 16 May 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320516.2.124.7 5 November 2019 Newton A McIntyre, Lou Hutt Frank Delgrosso Trevor Hall, Ray Middleton Carlaw Park 2 Bertie Emirali Round 3 Following the match between Marist and Ponsonby there was a protest by the Ponsonby club asking for a replay. Near the end of the game with Ponsonby leading an offside player (Alan Clarke) from a kick recovered the ball without Frank Delgrosso, the Ponsonby fullback touching the ball. The player then ran in a try untouched and Marist went on to add to their score. The incident saw the referee jeered by the spectators for some time. The Auckland Rugby League were not interested in a replay as it was a matter of a possible refereeing error rather than an incorrect rule interpretation.Management Committee/Ponsonby Club's Protest/Venue of Senior Matches 7 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21192 26 May 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320526.2.27.5 6 November 2019 Harry Johns debuted for Richmond seniors at centre after the departure of Ellis who had played there in the opening two rounds. Johns was said to have been arguably the best back on the field running deceptively. 21 May 3:00 Marist 23–12 Senior Competition Games/Marist Defeats Ponsonby/Newton Creates Surprise 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21189 23 May 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320523.2.144.3 5 November 2019 Ponsonby Claude List 2, Alan Clarke, Robert Carter, Pat Meehan Alan Clarke 4 George Mills 2 Frank Delgrosso Frank Delgrosso 2 Carlaw Park 1 Frank Thompson 21 May 3:00 Richmond 16–6 Senior Competition Games 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21189 23 May 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320523.2.144.3 5 November 2019 City Reece Marshall, Stan Prentice, C Reynolds 2 W Jones 2 Ben Davidson, Stan Clark Carlaw Park 2 Vic Simpson 21 May 1:30 Devonport 8–8 Senior Competition Games/Newton Creates Surprise 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21189 23 May 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320523.2.144.3 5 November 2019 Newton Jack Hawkes, Leslie Oliff Dick Smith Cameron, Ted Brimble Claude Dempsey Carlaw Park 1 A.E. Chapman Round 4 Newton's win over Richmond was a milestone in the club's history with it being their 100th first grade win. To this point they had played in 23 seasons. By the season end their all-time first grade record stood at 100-11-133. Hec Brisbane received a bad back injury in Marist's draw with Devonport and was unable to play for several weeks. 28 May 3:00 Marist 11–11 Senior Competition Games/Fast Play at Carlaw Park/Marist and Devonport Draw 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21195 30 May 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320530.2.139.4 6 November 2019 Devonport Pat Meehan 2, Phil Brady Alan Clarke Allan Seagar, Alf Smith, J Harding Allan Seagar Carlaw Park 1 Percy Rogers 28 May 3:00 Newton 15–13 Senior Competition Games/Fast Play at Carlaw Park/Marist and Devonport Draw 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21195 30 May 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320530.2.139.4 6 November 2019 Richmond Ted Brimble, Arnold Porteous, Ray Middleton Arnold Porteous Claude Dempsey 2 Stan Prentice 2, Reece Marshall Valentine 2 Carlaw Park 2 Bertie Emirali 28 May 1:30 Ponsonby 30–13 Senior Competition Games/Fast Play at Carlaw Park/Marist and Devonport Draw 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21195 30 May 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320530.2.139.4 6 November 2019 City Leonard Riley 3, A McIntyre 3, Heck Lunn 2 Frank Delgrosso 2 George Mills Horatio Drew, Pierce 2 Tim Peckham, A Hickey Carlaw Park 1 Les Bull Round 5 For Marist it was reported that Wilf Hassan was injured "five times" and was eventually helped from the field early in the second half. Around the same time Trevor Hall also left the field for Newton after having played an outstanding game to that point. Marist was without Hec Brisbane who was injured and Phil Brady took his place. Marist forward Jim Johnson, who had played for the Marist seniors from 1922 to 1931 made his first appearance of the season. The City team travelled to Devonport minus the services of backs Ben Davidson (centre), Tim Peckham (halfback), Horatio Drew (winger) and Ralph Longville (fullback). It was the 15th time the teams had met on that ground with Devonport now having a five win, three draw, seven loss record against City at their home venue. Longville was replaced by Puti Tipene (Steve) Watene who kicked four goals for them. For Ponsonby, veteran fullback Frank Delgrosso was brilliant at fullback and also kicked three conversions and two penalties in their 25-22 win over Richmond. It was feared after Stan Prentice received a "nasty knock" for Richmond that he had a broken collarbone. 4 June 3:00 Marist 13–10 First Round Concluded/Marist Defeats Newton/Hard and Thrilling Match 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21201 6 June 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320606.2.137.2 6 November 2019 Newton Pat Meehan 2, Jim Johnson Alan Clarke 2 Cameron, Ted Brimble Arnold Porteous 2 Carlaw Park 1 E McCall 4 June 3:00 Ponsonby 25–22 First Round Concluded/Marist Defeats Newton/Hard and Thrilling Match 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21201 6 June 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320606.2.137.2 6 November 2019 Richmond Heck Lunn 2, Roy Bright, Lou Hutt 2 Frank Delgrosso 3 Frank Delgrosso 2 Reece Marshall, N Pell, Stan Prentice, G Calder Reece Marshall 3 Reece Marshall 2 Carlaw Park 2 John Stormont 4 June 3:00 Devonport 21–17 First Round Concluded/Marist Defeats Newton/Hard and Thrilling Match 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21201 6 June 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320606.2.137.2 6 November 2019 City Dick Smith, Arthur Sowter 3, J Harding Dick Smith 3 Francis Herring 2, James Purdy Steve Watene 3 Steve Watene Devonport Domain H Carroll Round 6 The Marist v Richmond game featured several injuries. Richmond were without Stan Prentice who was injured the previous week and during the first half they lost John Angelo, who had transferred from Ponsonby, and Bill Telford. Harry Johns was said to have had to carry a lot of the load due to Richmond's injuries and was "a brilliant colt, with a keen eye for an opening". Roy Powell debuted for Richmond at fullback in place of Valentine. For Marist, Norm Campbell their fullback also had to leave the field and was replaced by one of the Schultz brothers. Initially Claude List moved to fullback from centre but did not play well in the unaccustomed position so they moved halfback Wilf Hassan back there and he fared well. 11 June 3:00 Devonport 7–3 City and Newton Draw 13 Auckland Star LXIII 138 13 June 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320613.2.141 6 November 2019 Ponsonby Hugh Simpson Allan Seagar Allan Seagar Shearer Carlaw Park 1 Les Bull 11 June 3:00 Marist 21–13 City and Newton Draw 13 Auckland Star LXIII 138 13 June 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320613.2.141 6 November 2019 Richmond James Everson, Pat Meehan, Hec Brisbane, McDonald, Charles Dunn Pat Meehan, Alan Clarke Alan Clarke Ray Lawless, C Reynolds, Harry Johns Reece Marshall Reece Marshall Carlaw Park 2 Percy Rogers 11 June 1:30 City 13–13 City and Newton Draw 13 Auckland Star LXIII 138 13 June 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320613.2.141 6 November 2019 Newton Francis Herring, Ben Davidson, William Simms Steve Watene Steve Watene A Pope, Henry Crook 2 Arnold Porteous 2 Carlaw Park 1 H Carroll Round 7 The games were played in heavy rain on a muddy Carlaw Park which was said to be in its worst state so far this season. For Richmond, Roy Powell had to leave the field in the second half after colliding with the fence. In the Ponsonby match with Newton, L Stevens (Ponsonby) was ordered off by Wilfred Simpson after questioning his decisions. He had been warned for doing this three times already. The Auckland Rugby League "severely cautioned" him during the following week at their disciplinary hearing. 18 June 3:00 Ponsonby 7–5 In Rain and Mud/Competitions Continued/Ponsonby's Narrow Victory 13 Auckland Star LXIII 144 20 June 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320620.2.178 9 November 2019 Newton George Mills Frank Delgrosso Frank Delgrosso Charles Allan Arnold Porteous Carlaw Park 1 Wilfred Simpson 18 June 3:00 City 13–13 In Rain and Mud/Competitions Continued 13 Auckland Star LXIII 144 20 June 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320620.2.178 9 November 2019 Marist Stan Clark 2, George Perry Steve Watene Ben Davidson Alan Clarke 2, Gordon Campbell Alan Clarke Alan Clarke Carlaw Park 2 Frank Thompson 18 June 1:30 Devonport 13–5 In Rain and Mud/Competitions Continued 13 Auckland Star LXIII 144 20 June 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320620.2.178 9 November 2019 Richmond Dick Smith 2, Hugh Simpson Dick Smith, Allan Seagar Harry Johns Reece Marshall Carlaw Park 1 Vic Simpson Round 8 After being injured multiple times in their round 5 match, Marists' Wilf Hassan hurt his shoulder and then later had to leave the field with a sprained ankle. 25 June 3:00 Ponsonby 26–21 Play in the Second Round 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21219 27 June 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320627.2.144 9 November 2019 Marist Fleming, Cyril Thompson 2, Oram, Leonard Riley, George Mills Frank Delgrosso 4 Wilf Hassan, Alan Clarke, McDonald 2, Claude List Alan Clarke 3 Carlaw Park 1 Vic Simpson 25 June 3:00 Devonport 18–17 Play in the Second Round/Newton's Splendid Effort/Narrow Win for Devonport 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21219 27 June 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320627.2.144 9 November 2019 Newton Bert Leatherbarrow 2, R O'Donnell, Albert Laing Allan Seagar 2 Dick Smith Patterson, Ted Brimble, A Pope Arnold Porteous, Claude Dempsey Arnold Porteous Carlaw Park 2 C McCall 25 June 1:30 City 14–10 Play in the Second Round 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21219 27 June 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320627.2.144 9 November 2019 Richmond Reginald Purdy, Francis Herring Steve Watene 2 Steve Watene 2 George Davis, Bill Telford Reece Marshall 2 Carlaw Park 2 Frank Thompson Round 9 thumb|Bert Cooke (rugby) signed with the Richmond Rovers club and was registered on June 29. Cooke played rugby league in his youth and represented the Post and Telegraph junior club for a time. Round 9 was marked by the debut of Bert Cooke for the Richmond Rovers. He was a famous All Black rugby player and his switching of codes caused great interest. He kicked a penalty in a 13-6 win over Newton at Carlaw Park. It was decided to play the reserve and senior matches between Ponsonby and City at the Northcote municipal ground at Stafford Park to help raise funds for the Northcote relief fund as the depression was in full swing by this time.Northcote Committee 3 Auckland Star LXIII 151 28 June 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320628.2.19 9 November 2019 A sum of nearly £7 was raised for the Northcote Relief Committee as a result of the collection taken up at the match.Unemployed Relief/Northcote Activities 5 Auckland Star LXIII 156 4 July 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320704.2.57 9 November 2019 New Zealand international from 1930, James Jones, scored a try for Devonport. He had recently transferred from the Waikato and had coached their South Auckland representative side in 1931. 2 July 3:00 Devonport 7–5 Championship Decided/Devonport Takes Honours/Close Match With Marist 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21225 4 July 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320704.2.146.5 9 November 2019 Marist James Jones Dick Smith Dick Smith Pat Meehan Alan Clarke Carlaw Park 1 Percy Rogers 2 July 1:30 Richmond 13–6 Championship Decided/Devonport Takes Honours/Close Match With Marist 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21225 4 July 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320704.2.146.5 9 November 2019 Newton Ralph Jenkinson 2, Ray Lawless Reece Marshall Bert Cooke Ted Brimble, A Pope Carlaw Park 1 Bert Emirali 2 July 3:00 City 32–18 Championship Decided 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21225 4 July 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320704.2.146.5 9 November 2019 Ponsonby Ben Davidson, Francis Herring, James Herring, George Perry, Reginald Purdy 3, William McLaughlin Steve Watene 2, Tim Peckham 2 Leonard Riley, Frank Delgrosso, Roy Bright, Heck Lunn Frank Delgrosso 3 Stafford Park, Northcote H Carroll Round 10 The Round 10 matches were originally postponed on 9 July due to heavy rain in the lead up. This created scheduling issues with the need to select an Auckland team and New Zealand team to play against the touring England side in addition to finding opponents to play the victorious Northern Union Cup winners.Next Saturday's Games/North Island v South Island 13 Auckland Star LXIII 162 11 July 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320711.2.146 10 November 2019 Ultimately the final round was not able to be played until 13 August. Marist's match with Newton saw the debut for them of Jim Laird who had transferred from Ngaruawahia and the following weekend saw him debut for New Zealand in the third test. P. McDonald the Marist winger went off injured and it was later found that he had broken his leg and spent some weeks in hospital. The effect of the England tour was evident in terms of playing strength of the senior sides and the poor crowd number. Somewhat farcically the Ponsonby side started their match with just nine players while Richmond only had twelve. The match was delayed 20 minutes to even get to this situation and it was not until ten minutes into the game that both teams managed to get to thirteen each. It was later found that Ponsonby's reserve team players who could have bolstered the side chose not to and instead played in their reserve grade match with Richmond at the Domain. The match was ostensibly the championship final, with Richmond winning 8-5 in the final round and thus winning the championship by one point. The Ponsonby club suspended the players involved along with others complicit in the matter. The issue dragged out for several weeks with the reserve coach for Ponsonby being suspended for some time by the club. 13 August 3:00 City 19–13 The League Code/Senior Championship Games/City Defeats Devonport/Nineteen Points to Thirteen 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21261 15 August 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320815.2.130.4 10 November 2019 Devonport R Atkins, William McLaughlin, Purdy Maher 3 Maher 2 Arthur Sowter, S Casey, Hugh Simpson Allan Seagar 2 Carlaw Park 1 Frank Thompson 13 August 1:30 Ponsonby 20–11 The League Code/Senior Championship Games 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21261 15 August 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320815.2.130.4 10 November 2019 Richmond Leonard Riley, A McIntyre, Fleming, George Mills Frank Delgrosso 3 Frank Delgrosso Stan Prentice, Bill Telford, Drew Ellis Carlaw Park 1 Les Bull 13 August 3:00 Marist 10–6 The League Code/Senior Championship Games 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21261 15 August 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320815.2.130.4 10 November 2019 Newton Jim Laird, Bert Schultz Alan Clarke Alan Clarke Ray Middleton, Ed St George Ellerslie Reserve Bertie Victor Emirali Roope Rooster knockout competition The New Zealand players had returned to their sides and Ben Davidson captained City from the centre position. Harry Johns and Bert Cooke both scored double for Richmond but it was not enough as City scored tries through George Perry, Horatio Drew, Pierce, William McLaughlin (2), and returning NZ player Puti Tipene Watene kicked three goals. In the match between Ponsonby and Newton three players were ordered off in the second half, two from Ponsonby (Heck Lunn and L Stevens) one from Newton (Ed St George). It was the second time Stevens had been ordered off this season. Players had been trading blows when Lunn was sent off and opposing hookers Stevens and St George were "wrestling" when they too were sent from the field. Ponsonby fielded Waerea at fullback with Frank Delgrosso shifting into centre when he scored 1 try and kicked six goals in their 36-10 win. Waerea had played three games for Ponsonby the previous season. George Gardiner returned to the side and scored two tries on the wing, while George Mills scored two from standoff. During the week Lunn and Stevens apologised for their behaviour to the Auckland Rugby League, while St George was suspended until he appeared before the board. Round 1 27 August 3:00 City 21–14 Roope Roosters Competition/City Defeats Richmond/Three Players Ordered Off 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21273 29 August 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320829.2.138.5 10 November 2019 Richmond Pierce, Horatio Drew, William McLaughlin 2, George Perry Steve Watene 2 Steve Watene Harry Johns 2, Bert Cooke 2 Ellis Carlaw Park 1 Vic Simpson 27 August 1:30 Ponsonby 36–10 Roope Roosters Competition 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21273 29 August 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320829.2.138.5 10 November 2019 Newton Frank Delgrosso, George Gardiner 2, George Mills 2, Doug McLeay, Heck Lunn, Victor Fagan Frank Delgrosso 5 Frank Delgrosso A Pope, Emanuel Claude Dempsey Claude Dempsey Carlaw Park 2 H Carroll Semi finals William (Bill) Cornthwaite, the Auckland rugby representative switched codes and joined the Marist club, debuting for them in their semi-final match where he scored a try and kicked a goal in a 19–18 win over Devonport. Cornthwaite had played 11 times for Auckland from 1930 to 1932 with nine of those appearances being during this 1932 season. Rugby Player For Marist 7 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21278 3 September 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320903.2.29.8 20 August 2019 3 September 1:30 City 20–17 Roope Rooster Competition 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21279 5 September 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320905.2.147.3 11 November 2019 Ponsonby William McLaughlin 2, Horatio Drew, Ben Davidson, Purdy, Unknown x 1 Steve Watene Heck Lunn, Doug McLeay 2 Frank Delgrosso 3 Frank Delgrosso Carlaw Park 1 Frank Thompson 3 September 3:00 Marist 19–18 Roope Rooster Competition/Marist Defeats Devonport/Margin of One Point 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21279 5 September 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320905.2.147.3 11 November 2019 Devonport Claude List, Charles Dunn, James Everson, Norm Campbell, Bill Cornthwaite Alan Clarke Bill Cornthwaite Dick Smith 2, Len Scott, C Rhodes Dick Smith, Allan Seagar Dick Smith Carlaw Park 1 Percy Rogers Final thumbTwenty four year old, Bill (Rauaroa Tangaroapeau) Turei debuted for City after switching codes from the Manukau rugby club. He had played for New Zealand Māori against New South Wales in 1928 and was originally from Gisborne. He was a very good tennis player, making the Auckland championship finals in 1932 and had played 1 game for Auckland B rugby union side at full back in 1930. Turei would later enlist in the World War II effort and died while in Italy in 1944. Fraser Webberly played in City's forwards instead of James Everson who had broken a finger in their semi final win. Claude List playing on the wing instead of his usual centre position to accommodate Bill Cornthwaite scored four tries for the winners. 10 September 3:00 Marist 28–8 Roope Rooster Final/Won by Marist Team/City's Poor Display 12 Auckland Star LXIII 216 12 September 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320912.2.138 11 November 2019 City Huck Flanagan, Alan Clarke, Charles Dunn, Claude List 4, Norm Campbell Alan Clarke, Norm Campbell Purdy, George Perry Bill Turei Carlaw Park 1 Les Bull Stormont Shield Albert Laing injured his leg ten minutes into the first half when he collided with Schultz and had to leave the field. He was replaced by R. O'Donnell who had played first five eighth for the side for the majority of the year. Devonport United led the match until about 5 minutes from time when Marist Old Boys scored the go ahead try in the corner. A large number of spectators had encroached on the field and Devonport argued that the match should be replayed but this was refused. Arguments were put forward about what could be done to keep spectators from the field as it was a recurring problem at Carlaw Park, especially with matches on the #2 field where fans would often walk across it after the #1 field match was completed despite the match on #2 still being in progress.Auckland Management Matters 18 Auckland Star LXIII 225 22 September 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320922.2.177 11 November 2019 Des Herring, the future New Zealand international was on debut for Marist and scored a try close to full time. Marist were without Gordon Campbell and Wilf Hassan who had a poisoned finger. Pat Young played at halfback in Hassan's place but struggled. 17 September 3:00 Marist 15–8 Stormont Shield Match/Marist Defeats Devonport/A Hard-Fought Contest 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21291 19 September 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320919.2.151.5 11 November 2019 Devonport Pat Young, Claude List, Des Herring Bill Cornthwaite Alan Clarke Alan Clarke J Harding, Len Scott Dick Smith Carlaw Park 1 Vic Simpson Thistle Cup final This was the first occasion that the Thistle Cup had been decided by a final. It was a trophy awarded to the team which accrued the most competition points in the second round of the championship. Both City and Devonport finished with 8 competition points (City secured 3 wins and 2 draws to Devonports 4 wins and 1 loss). City had to defeat Devonport in Round 10 of the championship to force this match and they repeated the result in the final by winning 22–19. City had led 22-3 at halftime before Devonport stormed back to 22-19 but were unable to take the lead despite their supporters cheering the on strongly. 24 September 3:15 City 22–19 The Thistle Cup/An Exciting Final/City Defeats Devonport 14 Auckland Star LXIII 228 26 September 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320926.2.179 11 November 2019 Devonport Bill Turei 2, R Purdy, Pearce Bill Turei 4 Bill Turei 1 L Powell, Hugh Simpson, Horace Hunt, Arthur Sowter, Allan Seagar Arthur Sowter 2 Carlaw Park 1 Wilfred Simpson Max Jaffe Cup charity match The Max Jaffe Cup was awarded to the team which finished runner up in the championship. As Marist Old Boys and Ponsonby United were tied a playoff was required. 8 October 3:00 Marist 37–8 Charity Day Contests/Jaffe Cup to Marists 14 Auckland Star LXIII 240 10 October 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19321010.2.168 11 November 2019 Ponsonby Hec Brisbane, Bert Schultz 2, Huck Flanagan, Pat Young, Claude List 2, Fraser Webberley, James Everson Alan Clarke 2, Claude List 2, Fraser Webberley Leonard Riley, Grieve Frank Delgrosso Carlaw Park 1 Les Bull Top try scorers and point scorers Top try and point scorers for the Fox Memorial, Roope Rooster and Stormont Shield competitions (the competitions all A Division teams competed in, along with the Max Jaffe Cup and Thistle Cup which 1st grade teams could have qualified for). Frank Delgrosso of Ponsonby was the top point scorer for the 4th time in his career with 82 points. He was regularly in the top 5 point scorers in the first grade competitions and to this point in his career had amassed more than any other player, with over 700 points for Ponsonby in all matches. The top try scorer was Claude List of Marist. Top try scorers Rk Player Team Games Tries 1 Claude ListMarist1311 2Reginald PurdyCity109 3= Heck LunnPonsonby97 3= Pat MeehanMarist67 3= George MillsPonsonby127 3= Leonard RileyPonsonby127 3= Heck LunnPonsonby97 8= Ted BrimbleNewton116 8= William McLaughlinCity76 8= Dick SmithDevonport126 Top point scorers Rk Player Team G T C P DG Pts1Frank DelgrossoPonsonby12228100822Alan ClarkeMarist1452051673Dick SmithDevonport1261240504Claude ListMarist1311200375=Puti Tipene WateneCity1301250345=Reece MarshallRichmond94830347Allan SeagarDevonport132641288Reginald PurdyCity109000279Arnold PorteousNewton1035302510Pat MeehanMarist6710023 Senior reserve grade competition Senior reserve grade standings TeamPldWDLFAPtsRichmond Rovers Reserves10802694416Ponsonby United Reserves10712772615Marist Old Boys Reserves10513963911Devonport United Reserves1041490659City Rovers Reserves10117341193Newton Rangers Reserves10108451182 Senior reserve grade fixtures Round 10 was postponed due to heavy rain prior to and on the day of the matches. The Round 10 match between Ponsonby Reserves and Richmond Reserves decided the title. Richmond won 8 to 3 in a match which later caused major controversy as several Ponsonby players played in the match and then belatedly made their way to Carlaw Park to play for the senior side. This meant that the senior match was 20 minutes late kicking off and the players involved were suspended by their club.Team Suspended/Ponsonby League Club/Reserve Players’ Defiance 9 Auckland Star LXIII 193 16 August 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320816.2.139 10 November 2019 The coach, Mr. F. C. White later took responsibility for the decision.Refusal to Play/Ponsonby Reserve Team/League Endorses Club Action/Coach Claims Responsibility 17 Auckland Star LXIII 195 18 August 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320818.2.172 10 November 2019 The reserve grade team met and made a lengthy statement about their situation and actions. They felt that they had been treated unjustly and were upset with the management of the Ponsonby club during the season.Ponsonby Club Split/Suspended Reserve Players/A Statement in Defence 11 Auckland Star LXIII 199 23 August 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320823.2.129 10 November 2019 Ponsonby decided to disqualify the reserve grade coach, Mr. F. C. White from his position as coach and as club vice-president for his role in the saga. Recent Club Dispute/Disqualification of Coach/Action by Ponsonby 7 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21270 25 August 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320825.2.36.1 10 November 2019 The situation dragged on for several weeks with Auckland Rugby League seeking explanations from the Ponsonby club as the players in particular pleaded their case and the sanctions were largely applied by the club rather than the league. As reporting of the reserve grade was usually limited to just the results there were weeks where results were missing altogether. The Round 5 results were not reported, and the Round 9 match between Newton and Richmond was not reported though Richmond were the winners. They were also the winners of the Round 5 match over Devonport which was crucial in enabling them to win the championship. 1932 Senior reserve results Date Score Score Venue Round 1 30 Apr Opening Games Played/Devonport Beats Ponsonby/Surprise Win for Richmond 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21171 2 May 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320502.2.158.2 4 November 2019 Ponsonby 6 Devonport 0 Carlaw Park # 1, 1:45pm – 30 Apr City 8 Newton 7 Auckland Domain # 2, 2pm – 30 Apr Richmond 5 Marist 0 Carlaw Park # 2, 2pm Round 2 14 May Lower Grade Results 7 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21184 17 May 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320517.2.28.2 11 November 2019 Richmond 3 Devonport 2 Auckland Domain # 2, 1:30pm – 14 May Marist 20 City 0 Auckland Domain # 3, 3pm – 14 May Ponsonby 36 Newton 6 Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm Round 3 21 May Senior Competition Games/Marist Defeats Ponsonby/Newton Creates Surprise 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21189 23 May 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320523.2.144.3 5 November 2019 Ponsonby 3 Marist 2 Auckland Domain # 2, 1:30pm – 21 May Richmond 18 City 2 Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm – 21 May Devonport 20 Newton 3 Auckland Domain # 2, 3pm Round 4 28 May Lower Grade Results 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21195 30 May 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320530.2.139.4 6 November 2019 Marist 15 Devonport 5 Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm – 28 May Richmond 6 Newton 3 Auckland Domain, 1:30pm – 28 May Ponsonby 10 City 2 Auckland Domain, 3pm Round 5 4 June Newton ? Marist ? Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm – 4 June Ponsonby L Richmond W Carlaw Park #1, 1:30pm – 4 June Devonport ? City ? Devonport, 1:30pm Round 6 11 June City and Newton Draw 13 Auckland Star LXIII 138 13 June 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320613.2.141 6 November 2019 Ponsonby 3 Devonport 2 Auckland Domain #2, 1:30pm – 11 June Marist 18 Richmond 11 Carlaw Park #2, 1:30pm – 11 June Newton 11 City 3 Auckland Domain # 2, 3pm 1:30pm Round 7 18 June Senior B Grade 13 Auckland Star LXIII 144 20 June 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320620.2.178 9 November 2019 Marist 19 City 3 Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm – 18 June Ponsonby 6 Newton 0 Auckland Domain # 1, 1:30pm – 18 June Devonport 9 Richmond 5 Auckland Domain # 1, 3pm Round 8 25 June Play in the Second Round/Newton's Splendid Effort/Narrow Win for Devonport 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21219 27 June 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320627.2.144 9 November 2019 Ponsonby 2 Marist 0 Auckland Domain # 2, 1:30pm – 25 June Devonport 27 Newton 15 Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm – 25 June Richmond 13 City 5 Auckland Domain # 2, 3pm Round 9 2 July Lower Grade Results 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21225 4 July 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320704.2.146.5 9 November 2019 Devonport 10 Marist 10 Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm – 2 July Richmond W Newton L Carlaw Park # 2, 3pm – 2 July City 6 Ponsonby 6 Stafford Park, Northcote, 2pm Round 10 13 Aug The League Code/Senior Championship Games/City Defeats Devonport/Nineteen Points to Thirteen 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21261 15 August 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320815.2.130.4 10 November 2019 Devonport 15 City 5 Auckland Domain # 1, 1:45pm – 13 Aug Richmond 8 Ponsonby 5 Auckland Domain # 1, 1:30pm – 13 Aug Marist 12 Newton 0 Ellerslie 2pm Stallard Cup knockout competition 1932 Stallard Cup results Date Score Score Venue Round 1 27 Aug Lower Grade Results 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21273 29 August 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320829.2.138.5 10 November 2019 Richmond 18 City 11 Carlaw Park # 1, 1:30pm – 27 Aug Newton 14 Ponsonby 8 Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm Semi Final 2 Sep Lower Grade Results 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21279 5 September 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320905.2.147.3 11 November 2019 Devonport 24 Newton 9 Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm Semi Final 2 Sep Marist 13 Devonport 5 Carlaw Park # 1, 1:30pm Final 9 Sep Senior Reserve Stallard Cup Final 12 Auckland Star LXIII 216 12 September 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320912.2.138 11 November 2019 Marist 12 Devonport 6 Carlaw Park # 1, 1:30pm Other club matches and lower grades Lower grade clubs The Davis Shield awarded to the club with the most competition points in lower grades was again awarded to Richmond. Since it had been awarded for the first time in 1921 they had won it every single year except for 1924 when City Rovers won it and 1931 when Marist Old Boys won it.Junior Grade Champions 27 Auckland Star LXIII 229 27 September 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320927.2.149 11 November 2019 Papakura won the Wright Shield for taking out the Second Grade, Ponsonby won the Third Grade Open and were awarded the Hayward Shield, Northcote's Third Intermediate team won the Walker Cup, Point Chevalier won the Fourth Grade Hospital Cup, City Rovers won the Fifth Grade Endean Shield, Richmond won the Sixth Grade Banner and the Seventh Grade Myers Cup. The Myers Cup was the trophy originally awarded to the winners of the Senior Championship in its formative years. The Davis Shield for junior points went to Richmond with Marist in second place. This was the third year in a row that these two clubs finished in the top two positions.Junior Management/Success of New Control 14 Auckland Star LXIV 68 22 March 1933 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19330322.2.141 17 November 2019 Second grade The championship was won by Papakura who defeated Otahuhu in an extra match to decide the title by 5 points to 2 on September 24. Northcote and Papakura had been tied with two rounds to go and Papakura won 5-2 to move up equal with Ōtāhuhu. This forced a playoff for the championship which Papakura won. Māngere beat Mount Albert 18–15 in the knockout final on October 15. This match was played at Onehunga and used to raise funds for the newly reformed Manukau club. Māngere had defeated Ōtāhuhu 11-2 in one semi-final while Mount Albert beat Papakura 19-8 in the other. TeamPldWDLFAPtsPapakura1713042439126Ōtāhuhu Rovers171205895424Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers161104622322Mount Albert United16815965217Māngere United16615757013Ellerslie United16606627712Point Chevalier1632841858Ponsonby United161011491432Devonport United161013281502 Third Grade Open standings Ponsonby won the championship, finishing two points clear of Richmond. Richmond won the knockout competition when they beat Ponsonby in the final 19 points to 18 on October 15. After the first round of the knockout competition there were three teams remaining (Ponsonby, Richmond, and Marist). Ponsonby beat Marist to qualify for the final, while Richmond beat the same Marist side a week later to make the final which they won. TeamPldWDLFAPtsPonsonby United1210011383720Richmond Rovers129031313918Marist Old Boys127031392214Mount Albert United1230443856Akarana1230730636Glenora12207191084Papakura13009151610 Third Intermediate Grade standings Northcote won the championship, 2 points ahead of City. The knockout final was won by Marist who beat Richmond on October 1 by 15 points to 12. TeamPldWDLFAPtsNorthcote & Birkenhead Ramblers1411021415022City Rovers1210021042520Marist Old Boys146041203512Richmond Rovers1340571688Mount Albert United1211415703Devonport United1210734992Akarana13019101481 Fourth Grade standings The championship was won by Point Chevalier ahead of Akarana runners-up. The knockout cup was won by Akarana who defeated Papakura in the final on September 24. Papakura had defeated Ōtāhuhu in one semi final, while Akarana beat Point Chevalier in the other. TeamPldWDLFAPtsPoint Chevalier1511221312924Akarana151112894023Papakura15804753316Marist Old Boys157141044315Richmond Rovers15607627112Ōtāhuhu Rovers1540530478Ponsonby United15201235914Newton Rangers150012131850 Fifth Grade standings City won the championship. The knockout final was won by Newton 3–0 over Northcote. One of the Brimble brothers who later represented New Zealand captained the Newton side. Northcote B withdrew after 6 rounds. On July 30 City beat Marist A 3-0 in a curtain-raiser to the New Zealand v England test match, while a week later Ellerslie beat City 5-2 in a curtain raiser to the Auckland-England game. TeamPldWDLFAPtsCity Rovers1613011312126Newton Rangers1512121412325Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers A141202802224Marist Old Boys B1611141866023Ellerslie United176051235012Marist Old Boys A1733976989Richmond Rovers17309401376Point Chevalier15229311156Akarana1313530825Devonport United1720669354Papatoetoe161012202682Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers B50020150 Sixth Grade standings thumb|Runners up, City Rovers.The championship was won by Richmond A who finished 6 competition points ahead of City. Richmond A also won the knockout cup when they beat Richmond B 21 points to 5 on September 17. Richmond A had defeated Point Chevalier in one semi final by 8 points to 0, while Richmond B beat City 6-5 in the other. TeamPldWDLFAPtsRichmond Rovers A10900134018City Rovers10514335211Point Chevalier10512923911Richmond Rovers B9207281254Māngere United90098790 Seventh Grade standings In a remarkable season, the Richmond A team won the championship by 10 competition points over Devonport. They won all 12 matches and scored 333 points, conceding 0.Junior Grade Champions 27 Auckland Star LXIII 229 27 September 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320927.2.149 11 November 2019 They also won the knockout competition, defeating Māngere 27-0 in a semi final, and then Ellerslie 38-0 in the final. TeamPldWDLFAPtsRichmond Rovers A121200333024Devonport United12624167814Richmond Rovers B1122435606Ellerslie United1320612714Māngere United120083700 Primary schools standings Ellerslie won the championship. A 'knockout' competition was played however it involved a full round robin with Ellerslie winning the final by 3 points to 0 over Newton on October 8. There were also full season competition point totals reported for Ellerslie (29), Newton (27), and Devonport (19) so it appears that the knockout competition was more appropriately named a second round competition. The full season standings are posted below however many match results were not reported so it is a composite standings. TeamPldWDLFAPtsEllerslie Schools1914141274129Newton Schools191234953127Devonport Schools18916457119Avondale Schools19805658316City Schools17715423315Ōtāhuhu Schools1741766609Papatoetoe Schools1920918494Northcote Schools172013281584Richmond Schools1411244103 Other matches Date Score Score Venue Auckland City Mission fundraiser 23 Apr Ponsonby Reserves 7 Marist Reserves 5 Carlaw Park # 1, 2:30pm Exhibition match 17 SepGames in the Province 3 Auckland Star LXIII 222 19 September 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320919.2.27 11 November 2019 Taupiri 12 City Reserves 17 Taupiri Exhibition match 25 SepMount Albert at Kaikohe 15 Auckland Star LXIII 230 29 September 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320928.2.162 11 November 2019 Kaikohe 16 Mount Albert 2nd Grade 19 Kaikohe Other notable matches Auckland City Mission fundraiser Prior to the start of the season a carnival was held to raise money for the Auckland City Mission. The day included "wood chopping, whippett racing, and popular haka by a Maori group..." Marist and Ponsonby played matches with both their senior and senior reserve sides. 23 April 3:30 Marist 5–3 Charity Sports/Meeting at Carlaw Park/Exciting League Match 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21166 26 April 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320426.2.169 4 November 2019 Ponsonby Phil Brady Alan Clarke Cyril Thompson Carlaw Park 1 Devonport v Ponsonby XIII in New Plymouth On 9 September Ponsonby XIII and Devonport played an exhibition match at Pukekura Park in New Plymouth where plans were underway to form a league competition. A large crowd attended and saw a fast-paced match which ended in a 28 all draw. The Ponsonby team featured Richmond Rovers player and former All Black, Bert Cooke who had recently switched codes. It was said that he had broken a rib during the game but played on while Albert Laing left the field for a time in the second half but was able to return. 10 September 3:00 Devonport 28–28 Roope Rooster Final/Won by Marist Team/City's Poor Display 12 Auckland Star LXIII 216 12 September 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320912.2.138 11 November 2019 Ponsonby XIII Arthur Sowter, Len Scott, Ted Scott, S Casey, Allan Seagar, Ernest Ruby Dick Smith, Albert Laing 2 Albert Laing 2 George Gardiner 2, Bert Cooke 3, J Harding Frank Delgrosso 5 Pukekura Park, New Plymouth 5,000 Percy Rogers Hamilton v Richmond 24 September 3:00 Hamilton 10-28 Richmond Beats Hamilton 12 New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21297 26 September 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320926.2.159.6 2 April 2025 Richmond Hogan, Holland Muir Muir N Pell, Bert Cooke, Ellis 2, Ray Lawless, W Ritchie Ellis 4, Valentine Hinemoa Park, Hamilton Taranaki v Marist 1 Oct 2:30 Taranaki 25-17 Taranaki Win By 25 to 17 3 Taranaki Daily News 3 October 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TDN19321003.2.13 1 April 2025 Marist W Priar 2, Jack McLeod, Wallace, James McLeod, C Bedford 2, Cliff Hunt C Bedford 2 Claude List 2, Bill Schultz, Alan Clarke, Fraser Webberly Bill Cornthwaite Western Park, New Plymouth 1,200 Les Bull Newton XIII v Hikurangi-Waro On October 8 a Newton XIII traveled to Hikurangi, north of Whangārei to play a Hikurangi combined side. The Newton side included Bert Leatherbarrow and Albert Laing of the Devonport side. One of the Newton vehicles broke down on the way there and as a result the kickoff was delayed meaning the attendance was only fair as some would be spectators left. Leatherbarrow and Hall both scored two tries each with Laing converting three of them. For Hikurangi Rod Hamilton scored a try and Ted Meyer came on for an injured player and kicked a goal. 8 Oct Hikurangi-Waro 5-18 Newton Beats Hikurangi 13 New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21309 10 October 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19321010.2.151.3 1 April 2025 Newton XIII Rod Hamilton Ted Meyer Trevor Hall 2, Bert Leatherbarrow 2 Albert Laing 3 Hikurangi J Petterson Trevor Hanlon benefit match On 17 October a charity match was played between Marist and a combined Auckland club team to raise funds for the former Richmond player Trevor Hanlon to help raise funds for him to return with his family from England. 17 October 3:00 Marist 27–16 The Season's Finale/Marists Beat "The Rest"/A High-Scoring Game 14 Auckland Star LXIII 246 17 October 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19321017.2.180 11 November 2019 Auckland XIII Len Schultz 2, Wilf Hassan 3, Claude List 2 Pat Meehan 2, Wilf Hassan Bert Leatherbarrow, Crooks, Heck Lunn 2 Leslie Oliff 2 Carlaw Park 1 A.E. Chapman Representative fixtures Auckland v South Auckland (Waikato) thumb|leftThe first representative match of 1932 was between an Auckland XIII and South Auckland as part of the selection process for the upcoming England tour. Lord Bledisoe was in attendance at the match, this was the second time he had attended a Rugby League match at Carlaw Park.Governor-General At League Football 6 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21237 18 July 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320718.2.22.4 10 November 2019 16 July 3:00 Auckland XIII 29–13 Fast League Match/Auckland Defeats South/Local Rearguard Superior/Good Exhibition by Cooke 11 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21237 18 July 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320718.2.132 10 November 2019 South Auckland Claude List 3, Len Scott, Bert Cooke, Trevor Hall 2 Alan Clarke 4 George Tittleton, Tom Timms 2 Kenneth Peckham George Tittleton Carlaw Park 1 Vic Simpson Probables v Possibles trial match Former New Zealand international, Maurice Wetherill made his senior refereeing debut in the match between the Probables and Possibles. 16 July 1:30 Probables 26–12 Fast Trial Match Played/Probables Beat Possibles/Twenty-Six Points to Twelve 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21237 18 July 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320718.2.133.6 10 November 2019 Possibles Henry Crook, Albert Laing, Dick Smith, Tim Peckham, Bill Telford, Doug McLeay Albert Laing 2, Tim Peckham 2 Pat Meehan, A Hobbs Frank Delgrosso 2 Frank Delgrosso Carlaw Park 1 Maurice Wetherill Inter-Island match thumb|left|Bert Cooke (rugby) with a clearing kick for the North Island.thumbJim Amos left the field with an injured shoulder for the South Island team and was replaced by E O'Brien. Bert Cooke made his North Island debut and played brilliantly, scoring three tries for the winners in front of a crowd of 15,000. He had only recently converted to rugby league but his performance was instrumental in his selection for the New Zealand test team. Len Scott also scored three tries with Claude List crossing for one. Albert Laing converted three of the North Island's seven tries. Laing also made his debut for New Zealand after his effort, while Scott and List also gained New Zealand selection once more after having debuted for New Zealand in 1928. For the South Island Devonport and Hamberger scored a try each. Jim Amos had kicked two goals before being replaced. Jonas Masters kicked their other three goals. 23 July 3:00 North Island 27–18 Inter-Island League/North Team Successful/Twenty-Seven to Eighteen/Superiority of Rearguard/Clever Southern Forwards 11 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21243 25 July 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320725.2.113 10 November 2019 South Island Len Scott 3, Bert Cooke 3, Claude List Albert Laing 3 J Devonport, E Hamberger Jonas Masters, Jim Amos Jonas Masters 2, Jim Amos E Hamberger Carlaw Park 1 15,000 Percy Rogers Probables v Possibles trial match 23 July 3:00 Possibles 37–16 Representative Trial Game/Poor Display of the Code 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21243 25 July 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320725.2.119.5 10 November 2019 Probables Ben Davidson, Ted Brimble, Harry Johns, Tim Peckham, Bill Telford, Allen St George, Doug McLeay Steve Watene 7 Steve Watene A Pope, Dick Smith, Alan Clarke, Bert Leatherbarrow Dick Smith 2 Carlaw Park 1 15,000 Bertie Emirali Auckland v England thumb|Ben Davidson attempting to tackle Artie Atkinson with Bert Cooke approaching.thumb|left With the attraction of the England team which had recently toured Australia the league authorities added several hundred seats by building a temporary stand at the northern end of the field at Carlaw Park. The reported attendance for the match was 15,000. 6 August 3:00 Auckland 14–19 Fourth Victory/English League Team/Saturday's Fine Display/But Lucky to Defeat Auckland 12 Auckland Star LXIII 186 8 August 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320808.2.120 10 November 2019 England Ben Davidson, Bert Cooke Alan Clarke Alan Clarke 2 Norm Campbell Alf Ellaby 2, Artie Atkinson, Gus Risman, Stanley Smith Jim Sullivan Jim Sullivan Carlaw Park 1 15,000 Percy Rogers Lower Waikato v Auckland (inter-provincial Sunshine Cup charity match) Several of the originally named players for Lower Waikato were unable to play so a weakened lineup was fielded. 2 October 3:00 Lower Waikato 8–35 Charity Match for Club/Win for Auckland Team 12 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21303 3 October 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19321003.2.141.7 11 November 2019 Auckland Edwin Abbott, L Knight Kenneth Peckham Steve Watene, Leonard Riley 2, George Mills, Leslie Oliff, Bert Leatherbarrow, Ellis Steve Watene 7 Huntly Recreation Ground 700 England Tour (Carlaw Park tests) Following their tour of Australia where they had a tour record of 15 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, including a 2–1 test series victory the English team toured New Zealand. They arrived on the Niagara ship into Auckland on 25 July and were met on the boat by Mr C.A. Sneddon, the president of the New Zealand Rugby League Council, Mr. W.O. Carlaw, secretary, and Mr. R.W. Pollock, a member of the council. They were then given a civic welcome at the Town Hall by the Mayor, Mr. G. W. Hutchison. The team stayed at the Hotel Auckland before travelling to Whangārei for their first tour match.Touring Footballers/English League Team/Civic Welcome Tendered/Players Fine Physique/Northland Match Tomorrow 11 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21244 26 July 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320726.2.124 11 November 2019 Their programme included 8 tour matches against Northland (Won 56–5), South Auckland (Won 65–11), Auckland (Won 19–14), West Coast (Won 32–8) and North Island XIII (Won 59–8), along with three tests (Won 24–9, 25–14, and 20–18). This meant that they finished their tour with the fine record of 23–1–2. The First and Third tests were played at Carlaw Park as was the match against Auckland. The team trained at Victoria Park, Auckland on the day after their arrival in preparation for their first match of the tour.British Rugby League Players 9 Auckland Star LXIII 176 27 July 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320727.2.108.4 10 November 2019 Date Score Score Venue Attendance First Test 30 July League Test/Win for England/24 Points to Nine/Dominion Forwards Outclassed/Cooke's Fine Display 11 Auckland Star LXIII 180 1 August 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320801.2.166 10 November 2019 New Zealand 9 England 24 Carlaw Park # 1, 3pm15,000 Third Test 20 Aug League Tour Ends/The Final Test Match/Close Call for England/New Zealand Team Defeated/Margin of Two Points 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21267 22 August 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320822.2.145 10 November 2019 New Zealand 18 England 20 Carlaw Park # 1, 3pm12,000 Auckland representative matches played and scorers NoNameClub TeamPlayTriesConPenDGPoints1Puti Tipene WateneCity11700172Alan ClarkeMarist20520143Claude ListMarist2300094Bert CookeRichmond2200064Trevor HallNewton2200064Leonard RileyPonsonby1200067Ben DavidsonCity2100037Len ScottDevonport1100037George MillsPonsonby1100037Leslie OlliffDevonport1100037Bert LeatherbarrowDevonport1100037EllisRichmond11000313Norm CampbellMarist20001214Hec BrisbaneMarist20000014A McIntyrePonsonby10000014Lou HuttPonsonby20000014Gordon CampbellMarist20000014Stan ClarkCity30000014Ray LawlessRichmond30000014Claude DempseyNewton10000014Henry CrookNewton10000014Ted BrimbleNewton10000014C StevensPonsonby10000014Bill TelfordRichmond10000014Doug McLeayPonsonby10000014Pat MeehanMarist10000014Wilf HassanMarist100000 Annual general meetings and club news Auckland Rugby League put out separate tenders for refreshment booth and advertising rights. The advertising was for fences at Carlaw Park.Auckland Rugby League 5 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21130 12 March 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320312.2.7.8 28 October 2019 Their annual meeting was held at the Chamber of Commerce on 30 April.Limiting Senior Teams/Season Opens on April 11 7 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21151 7 April 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320407.2.26.4 1 November 2019 Auckland Rugby League Referees Association held a meeting which was attended by over 40 members with Mr. A. Ball presiding over it. Mr. Wilf Simpson advocated for the appointment of a sole selector to grade referees. After some discussion over whether one was enough given the size of the association his recommendation was carried. Their annual meeting was scheduled for 4 April.League Football/Grading of Referees 13 Auckland Star LXIII 63 1 March 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320315.2.161 28 October 2019 Their annual meeting saw a record attendance of 53 and it was stated that there had such an increase in members that it would be necessary to limit membership in the future. Mr. A. Ball was elected president.Referees’ Association/Record Annual Meeting 12 Auckland Star LXIII 80 5 April 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320405.2.158 29 October 2019 The Referees Association refused to appoint line umpires for the third test between England and New Zealand at Carlaw Park. Their reason for this was to register their disapproval through the Auckland Rugby League to the New Zealand Rugby League Council because the English managers had overlooked their referees to rule over the test match. Instead they had used a referee for the 2nd and 3rd tests who they had not submitted. They felt that visiting team managers should accept the recommended referees.Referees For Tests/Auckland Association's Protest 11 Auckland Star LXIII 199 23 August 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320823.2.130 10 November 2019 Akarana Rugby League Football Club held their general meeting at Carlaw Park on Sunday 17 April.Akarana Rugby League Football Club 13 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21159 16 April 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320416.2.152.5 1 November 2019 City Rovers held their annual meeting at Carlaw Park on Sunday, 27 March.City Rovers’ Football Club 16 Auckland Star LXIII 71 24 March 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320324.2.164.2 29 October 2019 The report referred to a club record number of teams in all competitions of eight. Mr. C. Waugh was elected president.City Rovers Club 14 Auckland Star LXIII 74 29 March 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320329.2.176 28 October 2019 Devonport United Rugby League Football Club held their annual meeting at the Labour Rooms above Hellaby's, Devonport on Wednesday, 23 March. Mr. A.W.D. Meiklejohn was elected patron and they congratulated the schoolboys on winning the Kiely Cup.Devonport United Club 13 Auckland Star LXIII 71 24 March 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320324.2.149 28 October 2019 Ellerslie United League Football Club held practices at the Ellerslie Reserve beginning on Saturday 2 April.Ellerslie United League Football Club 14 Auckland Star LXIII 77 1 April 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320401.2.165.3 29 October 2019 Mr. G. Harrison resigned as secretary after ten years in the position.Limiting Senior Teams/Season Opens on April 30 7 The New Zealand Herald LXIX 21151 7 April 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19320407.2.26.4 1 November 2019 They held an urgent general meeting on 18 April after finding out from the League that they would be excluded from the first grade championship.Ellerslie United League Football Club 16 Auckland Star LXIII 90 16 April 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320416.2.148.5 1 November 2019 Ellerslie-Otahuhu United League Football Club held their annual general meeting in the club's training shed, Ellerslie on Monday, 21 March.Ellerslie-Otahuhu United League Football Club 20 Auckland Star LXIII 67 19 March 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320319.2.159.6 29 October 2019 Marist Brothers Old Boys League Football Club held their annual meeting at Donovan's Gymnasium, Parnell on Wednesday, 30 March.Marist Old Boys League Football Club 18 Auckland Star LXIII 74 29 March 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320329.2.196.7 29 October 2019 Māngere United League Football Club held their annual meeting in St. James’ Hall, Mangere Bridge on Wednesday, 23 March.Mangere United Football Club 22 Auckland Star LXIII 70 23 March 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320323.2.171.3 28 October 2019 Mt. Albert United Rugby League Football Club held their annual meeting at King George Hall, Mt Albert on Wednesday, 16 March.League Football 16 Auckland Star LXIII 62 14 March 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320314.2.145.1 28 October 2019 The meeting was presided over by Mr. R. Wilson and Mr. B. Brigham was elected patron. Practice was to begin the following Saturday on the club's ground at Springleigh Avenue.Mount Albert Club 16 Auckland Star LXIII 65 17 March 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320317.2.147 29 October 2019 Lou Pearson was the team manager. Mt Wellington Rugby League Football Club were renamed Otahuhu Rugby League Club. Newton Rangers Football Club held their annual meeting on Monday, 14 March at the Y.M.C.A.League Football 18 Auckland Star LXIII 55 5 March 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320305.2.164.1 28 October 2019 It was presided over by Mr. Bradley with a large attendance of members. Mr. W. Monteith was elected patron. Northcote and Birkenhead Ramblers League Football Club held their annual meeting on Monday, 7 March at Victoria Hall, Birkenhead.League Football 18 Auckland Star LXIII 55 5 March 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320305.2.164.1 28 October 2019 More than 50 people attended the meeting with Mr. D. Wilkie presiding. The report stated that the club recorded a £30 profit. An engraved wristlet watch was presented to Mr. W.J. Dean for his service to the club as secretary and treasurer for the past three years. They planned on entering five junior teams along with a schoolboy thirteen. The club also decided to tell the Northcote Borough Council that they would be prepared to contribute to the cost of an addition to the dressing shed at the Northcote Municipal football ground.Northcote and Birkenhead 13 Auckland Star LXIII 57 8 March 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320308.2.162 28 October 2019 Practices were held at McKinstry's Paddock, Roseberry Avenue.League Football 22 Auckland Star LXIII 76 31 March 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320331.2.189.5 29 October 2019 The Northcote High School board allowed use of its rugby field on alternate Saturdays to the Ramblers. On the other Saturdays the Northcote and Birkenhead Rugby Union Football Club would use it.Northcote High School 3 Auckland Star LXIII 80 5 April 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320405.2.34 29 October 2019 Otahuhu Rugby League Football Club had ceased to operate following the forced merger with Ellerslie but the Mount Wellington club had requested from Auckland Rugby League that they be renamed Otahuhu and the request was granted. Papakura Rugby League Football Club held their annual meeting on 22 March. Mr. E. C. Foote was elected patron and it was decided to make him a presentation in recognition of his service to the club.Papakura Club 15 Auckland Star LXIII 70 23 March 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320323.2.143 29 October 2019 At a meeting of the Papakura Town Board the Rugby League club were granted use of the Railway Reserve on the same terms as the 1931 season.Papakura Town Board 5 Auckland Star LXIII 75 30 March 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320330.2.51 29 October 2019 The club held a dance in the Star Theatre on Monday 18 April. Mr. and Mrs. G. Rogers won the Monte Carlo, and Mr. Alec Beams won the cake competition. It was decided to run a fortnightly dance during the season as this one was such a success.Social Gatherings 10 Auckland Star LXIII 93 20 April 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320420.2.116.2 1 November 2019 Point Chevalier League Football Club annual meeting was held at the Sailing Club's Hall on Wednesday 16 March.League Football 18 Auckland Star LXIII 63 15 March 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320315.2.180.6 28 October 2019 Ponsonby United Football Club annual meeting was held at Leys Institute on Monday, 14 March.League Football 16 Auckland Star LXIII 58 9 March 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320309.2.144.2 28 October 2019 The decided to change from the one selector system to a three selector system with F. White, S. Lowry, and N.D. Culpan chosen to pick the sides. Mr. A. H. McKeown was elected patron.Ponsonby United Club 17 Auckland Star LXIII 67 17 March 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320319.2.145 28 October 2019 Practises began on Sunday 2 April with players instructed to meet at Three Lamps, Ponsonby.League Football 22 Auckland Star LXIII 76 31 March 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320331.2.189.5 29 October 2019 Richmond Rovers Football Club annual meeting was held on Friday, 4 March at the Gaiety Hall, Surrey Crescent.League Football 14 Auckland Star LXIII 54 4 March 1932 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19320304.2.153.5 28 October 2019 References External links Auckland Rugby League Official Site Category:Auckland Rugby League seasons Auckland Rugby League