1938 Auckland Rugby League season

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The Marist Old Boys Fox Memorial Shield championship winners for 1938. Marist Old Boys team which played on August 20, 1938.png
The Marist Old Boys Fox Memorial Shield championship winners for 1938.

The 1938 Auckland Rugby League season was its 30th. Marist Old Boys won their 3rd first grade title with their previous coming in 1924 and 1931.

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Richmond Rovers won the Roope Rooster for the 5th time when they beat City Rovers 20–8 in the final. City had not won a trophy since 1925 but had been boosted mid season by the addition of Bob Banham who the Auckland Rugby League had brought over from Australia as a player coach. Richmond also won the Stormont Shield for the fourth time when they defeated Marist Old Boys 9–8. Eastern Suburbs (NSWRL runner up) toured at the end of the season and Richmond were the only team to beat them when they won 11–9. Eastern Suburbs beat Marist (36–15), Manukau (16–7) and a South Auckland (Waikato) team (17–5).

Manukau, who were coached by former Kiwi Bert Laing won the Phelan Shield for the first time after they beat Papakura18-8 in the final. The Phelan Shield at this time was played for by the teams which had been knocked out of the Roope Rooster. Richmond Rovers won the reserve grade competition (Norton Cup) after they were tied with Mount Albert United after the final round and a final was necessary to decide the champion. Richmond won the match 16–10. They also won the Stallard Cup when they won the reserve grade knockout competition beating Marist 18–7 in the final. The Senior B competition (Sharman Cup) was comfortably won by Otahuhu Rovers who finished five competition points ahead of Green Lane. Ellerslie United won the Walmesley Shield which was the senior B knockout competition although this season it was played over two full rounds.

Claude Dempsey, the Newton fullback, and former NZ international player was awarded the J.F.W. Dickson's medal for being the most sportsmanlike player in the senior grade. Junior awards went to J. Means and J. McWilliams. [1]

The representative season saw Auckland play three matches. They defeated a Rest of the North Island side easily by 67 points to 14. They then beat the returning New Zealand team which had toured Australia by 21 points to 13. Then in August they defeated Canterbury 28–22 at Carlaw Park. The North Island team which beat the South Island was dominated by Auckland players with only Joe Cootes (Wellington) being from outside Auckland. They thrashed the South Island 55 points to 2. Unsurprisingly 18 of the New Zealand team selected to tour Australia were Auckland players. The Auckland Māori team played just one match which was against an Auckland Pākehā side and ran out 26 to 21 winners.

Preceded by 30th Auckland Rugby League season
1938
Succeeded by

Auckland Rugby League meeting and news

Club teams by grade participation

There were 104 club teams across 10 grades in the 1938 season.

TeamFox MemorialReservesSenior B3rd4th5th6th7thSchoolboysTotal
Richmond Rovers 11011111310
Mount Albert United 1101110037
Ponsonby United 1101001037
North Shore Albions 1101110117
Ellerslie United 0011110127
Point Chevalier 0011010137
Newton Rangers 1100001036
City Rovers 1101110106
Papakura 1101110106
Manukau 1101100116
Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers 0011110026
Otahuhu Rovers 0011101015
Green Lane 0010011025
Glenora 0001100125
Avondale 0001001035
Marist Old Boys 1101001004
R.V. 0011100003
St Patricks School0000000033
George Courts (business)0000000022
Balmoral School0000000022
Napier Street School*0000000011
Total996151197836110

Preliminary meeting

At a meeting on February 17 the Auckland Rugby League decided to start the senior competition at the early date on April 2 due to the tour of New Zealand to Australia during the season. The date for the annual meeting was set at March 23. At the conclusion of the meeting they inspected the new lighting which has been installed at Carlaw Park in order to accommodate night football. [2]

Annual general meeting

The report which was to be presented at the annual general meeting showed that the balance sheet for the Auckland Rugby League was £3605s at the end of the 1937 season which was an increase of £21 on the previous season. There was an excess of assets over liabilities of £7598 12s 9d. [3] At the annual meeting on March 23 Mr. John A. Lee presided as president. He said "last year the code made great progress... and we are opening the greatest season we have ever had. Co-operation and good spirit shown by players and officials was to a large degree responsible for this success... after years of difficulty last year we reached the strength to warrant a team being sent and tested on the playing fields of Australia... great responsibility rests with the officials to see that a fine team be sent this season". He went on to declare "that league was a democratic code. No class distinction could enter if the game was to progress. He paid tribute to the great work of the ladies’ committees, whose social activities during the year did much to aid the code". Mr. G. Grey Campbell, chairman of the control board, said "it was pleasing to note that there had been no incidents at Carlaw Park last year, and not a single senior player had come before the board for irregular conduct on the field. During the summer improvements had been made at Carlaw Park, and the system of flood lighting, which was so successful for sports events, would make night football possible". Tribute was paid to Ivan Culpan who had been secretary for the league for 20 years. During the meeting Archie Ferguson appealed for more senior matches to be played on outside grounds, particularly at the Devonport Domain with Mr. Campbell saying that the matter would be considered. Along with John A. Lee, four other members of parliament were also present, including Messrs, William Theophilus Anderton, Frederick William Schramm, Arthur George Osborne, and Arthur Shapton Richards who all "spoke of the success of the code in Auckland". The following officers were elected:- Patron, Mr. J.B. Donald; vice-patron, Mr. J.F.W. Dickson; president, Mr. John A. Lee, M.P.; vice presidents, Sir Ernest Davis, Messrs. R.D. Bagnall, R. Benson, J Donald, O. Blackwood, T.S. Bellamy, C. Drysdale, H. Grange, R.J. Laird, W.J. Lovett, E. Morton, E. Montgomery, T.G. Symonds, Joe Sayegh, C. Seagar, Frederick William Schramm M.P., W. Wallace, H. Walmsley, R.H. Wood, G.T. Wright, W.H. Brien, L. Coakley, H. Luke; trustees, Messrs. A. Stormont, Edward John Phelan, G. Grey Campbell; deputy-chairman, Edward John Phelan; club delegates, Messrs, F. McAneny, T. Davis, J.W. Probert, Jim Rukutai; chairman junior control board, Mr. D. Wilkie; auditor, Mr. R.A. Spinley; honorary physicians, Drs. M.G. Pezaro, F.J. Gwynne, K.H. Holdgate, J.N. Waddell, G.W. Lock, H. Burrell, W. Bridgman, S. Morris; board of control, Messrs. G. Grey Campbell (chairman), D. Wilkie, R. Doble, T. Davis, J.W. Probert, Jim Rukutai, J. McAneny, J.E. Knowling, and Ivan Culpan.

Annual ball

The Auckland Rugby League held their annual ball at the Peter Pan Cabaret on September 28. The Eastern Suburbs team which was touring Auckland at the time were honorary guests. [4]

Auckland Rugby League life memberships

Jim Clark

Otahuhu nominated Jim Clark, who had recently been elected as returning president of their club as a life member of Auckland Rugby League. The league agreed and he was elected a life member of the ARL. It was stated that he "had been actively identified with the game for 25 years and had given much service as an official in the Otahuhu district for some years past. It was mentioned that Mr. Clark was an international, having twice played with New Zealand teams in Australia". [5]

Frank Thompson

At the board of control meeting on June 22 Frank Thompson was made a life member. He joined the code in 1913 through the Remuera club. Thompson was an ex-member of the Referees’ Association for 17 years and spent 5 years on the grading, examination and appointment board. He also spent four years as a selector and six years with the junior management. Thompson was also a member of the New Zealand Referees’ Association for 10 years as a representative of the Auckland and the Northland leagues. He was also heavily involved in the acquisition and formation of Carlaw Park. [6]

Rugby league ground allocation

On April 14 the Auckland Park and Reserves Committee met to allocate fields to the various winter codes. The chairman of the committee was Ted Phelan who was also on the Auckland Rugby League board. The fields allocated to rugby league were Cricket Ground (2), Outer Domain (1), Victoria Park (1), Walker Park (2), Western Springs (2), Grey Lynn Park (1), with ‘Stadium’ reserved. It was commented that there was a "spirit of harmony" between the codes. [7]

George Gillett donated trophy

In June, former All Black and NZ rugby league international George Gillett, donated a "handsome silver cup to the Auckland Rugby League for any competition which the league may desire. The trophy was presented through Mr. H. Walmsley". It was decided during the season to award the trophy to the winner of the 4th grade competition which was ultimately City Rovers. [8]

Papakura promoted to the Fox Memorial competition

At the annual meeting on March 23 it was announced that Papakura were being promoted from the Senior B grade which they had won comfortably for 2 consecutive seasons to the Fox Memorial competition. [9] Their backs would include Richard and A. Burgess, E Cossey, G Osborne, Phillips, J McInnes and Martin though it was said that their "strength will probably be in the forwards". While J Fogarty, D Evans, Buckeridge, C Ross, and Slater made a "good impression" in their preliminary match against Marist. It was rumoured that Cliff Satherley may also play for them. [10] He didn't though former New Zealand representative Norm Campbell did play a handful of games to begin the season.

George Nēpia joins Manukau

On March 10 it was reported that George Nepia would join the Manukau club. He would arrive in Onehunga later in March and would be accompanied by Tuhoro, who was "last year's outstanding forward for East Coast and Hawke's Bay". The Manukau team would be extremely strong with the selectors saying that their senior side would be selected from George Nepia, Jack Hemi, Rangi Chase, Angus Gault, Jack Brodrick, Walter Brimble, Tommy Chase, Pita Ririnui, Jack Broughton, R. Wilson, McKinlay, Peter Mahima, Jack Whye, Tuhoro (2), Kakau, Tane, and Phillips. [11] It was then reported in late March that there were doubts that he would in fact play for Manukau however he ultimately did for a few weeks.

Senior team preseason and prospects

On March 26 several teams held organised practices with the Manukau side playing a South Auckland XIII at Waikaraka Park. Newton, Marist, City, and Ponsonby all practised at Carlaw Park while Richmond were at Grey Lynn Park. It was reported that Ponsonby were to be coached by Bill Davidson who was a past City Rovers player who also represented Auckland 14 times from 1920 to 1923 and New Zealand 16 times from 1919 to 1921. [12]

It was reported that Richmond Rovers had erected a dressing and club rooms at Grey Lynn Park and that the senior team would be a strong one with Mervyn Devine joining the forwards. He was a Wellington Rugby representative. However Ted Mincham was transferring from Richmond to Mount Albert. They would still have the services of "Powell, Bickerton, and Wally Tittleton for their inside backs who know when others play well and Wally Tittleton is particularly clever at taking the gap and improving a movement for the men outside him. The form showed [after the preliminary games] by Mills and Abbie Graham, two of the juniors can earn them permanent places in the senior team, [while] Furnell was the most improved full back in Auckland last season". [13]

The Manukau side was considered to be shaping as "a very formidable team" with the "forwards particularly strong, and perhaps the heaviest ever seen in club football. The average weight will be nearly 14 stone. This should be a great season for Jack Brodrick, whose brilliant form in the Māori match against Australia last year, stamps him as the finest forward seen in the code for many years". They were also adding Pita Ririnui and "he should soon rise to All Black honours" according to the Auckland Star reporter. After their first preliminary game (which he did not play in) it was reported that Jack Hemi "expressed a desire to play for Ponsonby, but the transfer might cause some difficulty". After the match the Auckland Star said that Ririnui "made a good impression on his first appearance and Brodrick, the best forward in Auckland last year, appears to be already in good form". [13] Mahika Panapa, the North Auckland Rugby Maori representative halfback signed on to play for Manukau prior to their first Fox Memorial game. [14] In mid May, J. Craig, a representative rugby player from Nelson arrived in Auckland to join the Manukau club. He had represented the combined Nelson-Golden Bay-Motueka-Marlborough side who played the Springboks in 1937. [15]

Marist were reportedly gaining the services of Robert Grotte who was a former member and who had played as halfback for the St. George club in Sydney. After the first preliminary game they were said to be one of the strongest teams in the competition. "In Haslam they have one of the best pivotal players in Auckland and in Halsey and Midgley very speedy wings... Grotte, the former Sydney player looks like being certain of a place. In Anderson, Butler and Breed they have a fine trio of forwards. [13]

Ponsonby would have a similar team to the previous season with a strong backline and the forwards strengthened by J. Fraser from Taranaki who was said to be a "splendid place-kick". They had virtually the same backline as in the previous season and had gained the services of Clark who was a "young player from Ellerslie [who had] the making of a good fullback. [13]

Mount Albert were a suggested location for Bob Banham as they needed a "link between the rugged Mount Albert forwards and the inside backs, where the weakness lay last season". [16] Ted Mincham joined Mount Albert from Richmond and "with McNeil and McCallum outside him the Mount Albert three-quarter line should be a bit of a problem for their opponents... [while] their forwards appear to be just as strong as last season". [13] They were to be coached by former New Zealand player Stan Prentice. Following the first preliminary round of games at Carlaw Park on April 2 it was said that they "have a good solid pack of forwards and have an exceptional back in R. Burgess who has great dash and pace [and that they] will further strengthen their team for the competition matches. It is probable that they will gain Lilburn, a good five eighths from Hunua. McRobbie, the Pokeno forward, while there is a possibility that Cliff Satherley, the former Richmond and Mount Albert forward will lead the pack. [13] In mid May it was reported that Mount Albert had signed R.F. Ball who was a member of the Eastern Suburbs club in Sydney. [17]

Newton had had a relatively poor 1937 season though they had improved as the season went on. They had retained the services of Wilfred Brimble and Ted Brimble, and Crooks. While "Kendall, a full back from North Auckland showed promise", they also had a "fairly good pack of forwards who stuck to their work well in the preliminary match". [13]

City were said after the first preliminary game to "not appear to be exceptionally strong, and they will miss both Hawea Mataira and Donald, who were their best forwards last year. However, Hutchinson's form at the base of the scrum is excellent, Cyril Wiberg can be relied upon to gather points consistently with accurate goal kicking and the forwards may shake down into a solid combination". [13]

North Shore were said to have a young team. With "much interest taken in the appearance of Verdun Scott, whose cricket deeds are so well known. Scott played full back last season and is also a promising centre three-quarter". Jack Smith who made a good impression at five eighths, is again available. Zane and Rhodes, of last years team, will also be playing. The forwards will include Simpson, Souter, Hunt and players from lower grades. [10]

Sprigs

It was decided to appoint a special committee to inspect players boots on Saturday's after St John Ambulance staff complained about injuries received by two players as the result of dangerous sprigs following the April 2 matches. [18] The committee to inspect the boots each Saturday would be made up of Messrs. Mincham, Probert, and McAneny. [19]

Injury substitutions

At the June 8 meeting of the control board the Referees’ Association said that they would "appreciate a ruling in regard to replacements". There was a suspicion that "a certain club had a player who came late, but another player conveniently "became injured" to allow the late player to enter play". While at a different game a player left the field stating he had influenza, while other cases where players had gone "off without advising the referee". Mr Campbell agreed that if a player was not seriously injured then they or the team captain should report to the referee before a replacement can be made. And that "a referee would be entitled to hold a game up to get a report from an ambulance man or doctor if there was ground for believing that injury was being shammed". It was then decided that a committee consisting of the chairman and Messrs. D. Wilkie and W. Mincham would submit a recommendation. [20]

Junior football changes

At a meeting of the junior management board on February 8 several suggestions were discussed in regards to changes that could be made for the 1938 season. The main changes suggested were a proposal to reduce the age limit for the 6th grade to 18 years, introducing an age limit of 19.5 years for the 5th grade, and starting an open grade for the "first juniors, with a weight limit of 11st 7lb [73 kg], to obviate the need for two sections in the third grade". [21] At their annual meeting on March 8 the proposals were debated and it was eventually decided to adopt them. Additional ones included that the age limit for the 6th grade be 18 and for the 7th grade be 16. The season would start for juniors on April 30. [22]

Richmond club rooms opened at Grey Lynn Park

The modern day Richmond Rovers RL club rooms in the same location as the original 1938 club rooms. Richmond Rovers RL club rooms.jpg
The modern day Richmond Rovers RL club rooms in the same location as the original 1938 club rooms.

In early May the Richmond club applied to celebrate the opening of their clubrooms at Grey Lynn Park on June 4 by holding a match with South Auckland on its bye date. [23] On June 4 they were officially opened by Mr. J.A. Lee prior to a game against a combined team from Huntly. Lee said "this is going to be a permanent home, and it is an object worthy of the highest praise". While Joe Sayegh said that the Richmond club had "done yeoman service in the interests of the players. He was pleased to say that the City Council was only too pleased to encourage similar buildings on other public properties". Mr. Swift expressed the club's thanks to Mr. Ralph Jenkinson who supervised the building construction. [24] [25]

4 JuneRichmond11-23HuntlyGrey Lynn Park 
3:00Try: Maurice Metcalfe
Con: Frank Furnell
Pen: Frank Furnell 3
[25] Try: Turner 2, Beadle, Moyes, Gunn
Con: Moyes, Shaw 2
Pen: Shaw

Lawson Park developed

Lawson Park in July 2021. The upper and lower fields with the 'grandstand' bank. In the background is the New Lynn RL club rooms. Lawson Park 1.jpg
Lawson Park in July 2021. The upper and lower fields with the 'grandstand' bank. In the background is the New Lynn RL club rooms.

It was announced in mid March that Lawson Park would be developed. It would involve "earthworks of which will take from four to five months to complete. After this stage both areas have to be grassed and other finishing touches added". It had been started four years earlier "as a means of creating work in the district for the local unemployed, but was halted when sustenance was introduced. Some months ago work was recommenced, giving work for 20 men. When it is finished, it will provide two basketball [better known as netball at this time] and two tennis courts on a higher level, and on the lower part a rugby or rugby league football ground". It was said that "to provide for the football ground, a good deal of excavation will be necessary, so that ultimately a fine, natural grandstand will be secured". [26] Twenty nine years later, in 1967 the New Lynn Rugby League club was established and Lawson Park became its home ground with their club rooms being built there.

Auckland representative team

In March the Auckland Rugby League board of control offered the Auckland representative coaching position to Bob Banham, the New South Wales representative five-eighths. A cable was received back from him accepting the position and he was expected to arrive in time for the matches on April 8. The board intended to place Banham in a local team "for playing purposes". [27] It was reported that he had been unlucky to miss out on selection in the 1937 Australian team which toured England and he had also turned down an offer to coach Queensland. [28] In early march it was decided to place Banham in the North Shore Albions side for six weeks and then review the placement. [29] After six matches for North shore it was decided to leave him there for 3 more weeks before moving to and coaching the City team. [17] Bert Avery, Hec Brisbane, and A Renwick were appointed selectors for Auckland for the season while Brisbane was nominated by Auckland to be one of the three selectors for the North Island side. [30]

Obituary

George Seagar (snr)

In August George Seagar died aged 73. He had two sons who both represented New Zealand, George Seagar and Allan Seagar. George senior was a strong supporter of rugby league and was an original vice-president of the Auckland Rugby League. He was later made a life member in recognition of his services to the game. He was survived by a wife, seven sons and three daughters, with 25 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. [31]

Eastern Suburbs Tour

In September/October the NSWRFL runner up Eastern Suburbs side toured Auckland. They played four matches against Marist Old Boys, Manukau, Richmond Rovers, and South Auckland. Their only loss was in the match against Richmond who had accumulated a remarkable record against touring Australian club teams.

Marist v Eastern Suburbs

Joseph (Joe) Charles Woods for Marist broke his leg in the second half. He was aged 28 and was taken to Auckland Hospital. Marist was captained by Reginald Haslam. Among the 6 try scorers for Eastern Suburbs, 5 were Australian internationals.

24 SeptemberMarist15-36Eastern SuburbsCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: Clive Murdoch, John Anderson, Jimmy Matthews
Con: John Anderson
Pen: John Anderson 2
[32] Try: Fred Robinson, Henry Pierce 2, Jack Arnold, Dick Dunn, Frank Hyde 2, Joe Pearce
Con: Jim Norton 6
Attendance: 9000
Referee: Frank Thompson

Manukau v Eastern Suburbs

Tommy Chase and Freddie Maguire tackling Ray Stehr Tommy Chase tackling R Stehr.png
Tommy Chase and Freddie Maguire tackling Ray Stehr

Jack Hemi was unavailable for Manukau due to illness while they lost Jack Brodrick to a shoulder injury during the first half who was replaced by Ratu.

28 SeptemberManukau7-16Eastern SuburbsCarlaw Park 1 
3:15Try: Pita Ririnui
Con: Tommy Chase
Pen: Tommy Chase
[33] Try: Dick Dunn 2, Fred Robinson, Henry Pierce
Con: Jim Norton 2
Referee: Stuart Billman

Richmond v Eastern Suburbs

1 OctoberRichmond11-9Eastern SuburbsCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: Jack Satherley, Alan Watkins, Laurie Mills
Con: Trevor Bramley
[34] Try: Fred Robinson, Rod O’Loan, Frank Hyde Attendance: 11000
Referee: Maurice Wetherill

South Auckland v Eastern Suburbs

2 OctoberSouth Auckland5-17Eastern SuburbsDavies Park, Huntly 
3:00Try: Unknown [35] Try: UnknownReferee: F Knapper

Senior first grade competitions

Preliminary round

Des Herring (Mount Albert) with the ball with Jack Tristram in support while he is being tackled by a Richmond player. Des Herring playing for Mount Albert in April, 1938.png
Des Herring (Mount Albert) with the ball with Jack Tristram in support while he is being tackled by a Richmond player.
Beth Campbell, daughter of ARL chairman, Mr. G. Grey Campbell kicking off the 1938 season. Beth Campbell ceremonial 1938 kickoff.png
Beth Campbell, daughter of ARL chairman, Mr. G. Grey Campbell kicking off the 1938 season.
Pita Ririnui, debuted for Manukau. Pita Ririnui.png
Pita Ririnui, debuted for Manukau.

The preliminary games were played in temperatures that were "practically a summers day". Mervyn William Devine, the former Wellington rugby representative made his debut for the Richmond team on the back of the scrum in their 24–15 loss to Mount Albert and "was one of the best players on the ground". Richmond promoted two junior backs, Abbie Graham and Laurie Mills, who both debuted for Richmond and scored a try each. Mills was a shock selection for New Zealand on their 1939 tour of England but was tragically killed after returning to Europe to fight in World War 2. Graham was selected for New Zealand in 1947. At halftime Mount Albert made several changes with Harry Percy Scott Walker (better known as Bill Walker), a 25 year old Australian coming on at halfback and playing well. Tommy Chase played a brilliant game for Manukau at fullback, He showed tricky running and got his backs going with passing movement many times as well as kicking 4 goals and a "magnificent" drop goal. Manukau fielded two rugby players, Ryan, and Freddie Maguire in the forwards and they both played good games. Pita Ririnui a rugby player from Tauranga also debuted. He would play for Manukau for several seasons and was selected for New Zealand in 1939. For Ponsonby Pat Young, who had transferred from Newton struggled to combine with Dacre Black who was at halfback. Papakura in their first senior game at the championship level, albeit in a preliminary round fielded a team made up largely of promoted juniors. R. Burgess played "a dashing game on the wing" for them. Robert Grotte returned to Auckland after having played for three seasons with St. George club, playing 13 games for their top side in that time. Benny Crocker played at halfback with Phil Donovan at first five eighth and Grotte playing in "several positions" during the course of the game for his former club.

2 AprilMount Albert24-15RichmondCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: Clarry McNeil 2, William McCallum, Ted Mincham, Bill Walker, Martin Hansen
Con: Ted Mincham 2
Pen: Ted Mincham
[36] Try: George Tittleton, Laurie Mills, Abbie Graham
Pen: Frank Furnell 3
Referee: A Kinnaird
2 AprilManukau19-11PonsonbyCarlaw Park 1 
1:30Try: Ryan, Kirkwood, Jack Brodrick
Con: Tommy Chase
Pen: Tommy Chase 3
Drop: Tommy Chase
[37] Try: Pat Young, Roy Nurse, Arthur Kay
Pen: Dacre Black
Referee: Owen Chalmers
2 AprilMarist16-15PapakuraCarlaw Park 2 
3:00Try: John Anderson 2, Gordon Midgley, Reg Haslam
Con: John Anderson 2
[37] Try: C Ross, A Burgess, D Evans
Con: J McInnes 2
Pen: T Kelly
Referee: Ernest Korn
2 AprilCity20-16NewtonCarlaw Park 2 
1:30Try: William McLaughlin, Walsh, Jackie Rata, Joseph Hapi
Con: J Hutchinson 3
Pen: J Hutchinson
[37] Try: Hill, Jones, Wilfred Brimble, McKenzie
Con: Wilfred Brimble 2
Referee: D Taylor

Fox Memorial standings

TeamPldWDLFAPts
Marist Old Boys 16120425412124
Mount Albert United 16110527720522
Newton Rangers 16100621315920
Manukau 1591522621119
Richmond Rovers 1581620518017
Ponsonby United 1680817618716
North Shore Albions 1560920222112
City Rovers 1630131843376
Papakura 1520131532794

Fox Memorial results

Marist won the competition when they defeated Newton in the final round. Had they lost there would have been a three-way tie for first with themselves, Mount Albert, and Newton all on 22 points from 11 wins each but their 10–7 win saw them outright winners with 12 wins and 4 losses. A key to their win was their defence which saw them only concede 121 points from 16 games, an average of less than 8 points per game. From round 7 until round 18 their points conceded was 8, 7, 2, 4, 3, 8, 0, 0, 4, 11, and 7.

Round 1

Edgar Morgan scoring for Ponsonby. Full back Basil Cranch (on the ground) and forward Jack Tristram are the Mount Albert players attempting to stop him. Mount Albert v Ponsonby at Carlaw Park on April 9, 1938.png
Edgar Morgan scoring for Ponsonby. Full back Basil Cranch (on the ground) and forward Jack Tristram are the Mount Albert players attempting to stop him.
25 year old Bob Banham, the Australian who debuted as temporary player-coach for North Shore. He had spent two seasons with the South Sydney side. Bob Banham, New Zealand rugby league international player.png
25 year old Bob Banham, the Australian who debuted as temporary player-coach for North Shore. He had spent two seasons with the South Sydney side.
K Brown of Ponsonby with Bert Leatherbarrow coming across to make a tackle. Leatherbarrow coming to tackle K. Brown of Ponsonby.png
K Brown of Ponsonby with Bert Leatherbarrow coming across to make a tackle.

Around 3,000 spectators were in attendance for the opening round of the championship at Carlaw Park. Papakura played in their first ever Fox Memorial game, losing a close match 17–14 against Richmond on Carlaw Park #2. Their backs struggled against a powerful Richmond back line which featured six current or future New Zealand internationals and tackled too high against Richmond's strong running. Though their forwards matched Richmond's pack for the majority of the game. Former New Zealand player, Norm Campbell debuted for Papakura, though he would only play a handful of matches before retiring from the sport.In the match between Newton and Manukau the referee (Jack Cottingham) was knocked out after a ball which had been kicked by a Newton player attempting to clear their line struck him in the face from point blank range. He recovered after resting in the ambulance room and was able to go home. Percy Rogers, the well known international referee, who was waiting to officiate the following match took over for the last 10 minutes. [38] [39] Wilfred Brimble, the Newton halfback played a good game scoring 11 of their points in their upset 19–8 win over Manukau. Rangi Chase, the start Manukau back was forced to leave the field with a shoulder injury. [40] Mount Albert beat Ponsonby 18–16 with a penalty to Ted Mincham in the closing stages of the game. Arthur Kay, Ponsonby's brilliant centre went off early with injury and was replace by Jack Campbell who played well. Brian Riley, who usually played on the wing was playing at first five eighth for Ponsonby and scored a brilliant try when he side stepped past the opposition and left Mount Albert full back Basil Cranch standing to score. Des Herring in the Mount Albert forwards was outstanding, scoring two tries and his form was described as "right up to international standard". In the other game Marist beat North Shore easily by 23 to 7. Reginald Haslam, the Marist centre had an outstanding game scoring two tries including one from 60 yards out when he dummied the North Shore fullback Verdun Scott to score. Bob Banham, the Australian who had been recruited by Auckland Rugby League as a player coach made his debut at first five eighth for North Shore and made several good openings, "cutting the defence to ribbons" and was well supported by brothers Dick Smith (NZ international in 1932) and Jack Smith (NZ international, 1938–39). Though he was criticised for trying to get low and barge through opponents after making breaks. Ted Scott, now in his eighth season for the North Shore seniors was "a tower of strength", while Horace Hunt also in his eighth season for them also played well.

9 AprilMount Albert18-16 (10-16)PonsonbyCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: Des Herring 2, Martin Hansen, Len Schultz
Con: Ted Mincham 2
Pen: Ted Mincham
[41] Try: Brian Riley, Edgar Morgan, Joe Cootes
Con: Pat Young
Drop: Dacre Black
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Stuart Billman
9 AprilMarist23-7 (12-4)North ShoreCarlaw Park 1 
1:30Try: Reginald Haslam 2, F McLaren 2, Phil Donovan
Con: John Anderson
Pen: John Anderson 2
Drop: Reginald Haslam
[41] Try: Ivor Stirling
Pen: Jack Smith 2
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Frank Thompson
9 AprilRichmond17-14 (10-9)PapakuraCarlaw Park 2 
3:00Try: Wally Tittleton, Jack Satherley, Laurie Mills
Con: Frank Furnell 3
Pen: Frank Furnell
[41] Try: D Evans, A Burgess
Con: Thomas Kelly
Pen: Thomas Kelly 2, J McInnes
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Percy Rogers
9 AprilNewton19-8 (10-5)ManukauCarlaw Park 2 
1:30Try: Wilfred Brimble, A Duncan, Alex Nathan
Con: Wilfred Brimble
Pen: Wilfred Brimble 3
[41] Try: Harry Zane-Zaninovich, Tommy Chase
Con: Tommy Chase
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Jack Cottingham

Round 2

Des Herring, the Mt Albert prop who had an outstanding season. Des Herring portrait photo.png
Des Herring, the Mt Albert prop who had an outstanding season.
Mihaka Panapa debuted for Manukau. He was part of the Maori Battalion and was killed on December 16, 1941. Mihaka Panapa.png
Mihaka Panapa debuted for Manukau. He was part of the Māori Battalion and was killed on December 16, 1941.

In Manukau's 26–21 win over North Shore Jack Hemi made his first appearance of the season and scored a try and kicked four goals. Mihaka Panapa debuted for Manukau after switching codes. He was the 1937 North Auckland rugby union halfback. He "showed ability at getting the ball away from the five eighth position" especially after getting great service from Peter Mahima at halfback. He enlisted in the Second World War as part of the Māori Battalion and was killed on 16 December 1941 in the Western Desert of North Africa aged 28. He was buried at Knightsbridge War Cemetery, Acroma, Libya. For North Shore Jack Smith kicked five goals. Ponsonby and Richmond were level 10–10 at halftime before Richmond won 18–13. Ponsonby's goal kicking was poor with several close shots being missed perhaps costing them the game. Walter Stockley, Ponsonby's captain in 1937 made his first appearance of the season. Dacre Black, their halfback was injured early in the second half and went off with a broken knee cap. He spent some time in hospital and was ruled out for the season. Frank Halloran who had been the Ponsonby and New Zealand halfback in previous seasons was playing at full back and moved up to replace him. For Richmond their regular halfback of recent seasons Roy Powell played at fullback with Alan Watkins who had transferred from Mount Albert at halfback. Powell was "safe" at fullback "but was caught in possession too much" while Watkins "played a sound and heady game". Frank Furnell who was the usual full back "showed cleverness" at centre three-quarter. Papakura nearly had their first competition point in the first grade competition but with the scores tied 18–18 with time almost up City scored a try to Ryan after Jackie Rata made a break to send the backs away. Des Herring, the Mount Albert front rower again played brilliantly with the Auckland Star writing "last season Herring was a good forward. This season he has jumped into representative form. He was the inspiration of his side". Rata was "mercurial in the City three-quarter line". While their forward G McCarthy kept up with the play constantly and was rewarded with three tries.

16 AprilRichmond18-13 (10-10)PonsonbyCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: Jack McLeod 2, Merv Devine, Wally Tittleton
Con: Frank Furnell 2, George Tittleton
[42] Try: Pat Young, Ernest McNeil, Edgar Morgan
Con: Dacre Black
Pen: Walter Stockley
Referee: Frank Thompson
16 AprilMount Albert25-18 (7-10)NewtonCarlaw Park 1 
1:30Try: Clarry McNeil 2, Bert Leatherbarrow 2, Basil Cranch
Con: Basil Cranch, Ted Mincham 3
Pen: Ted Mincham
[43] Try: Bill McNeight, Ted Brimble, Wilfred Brimble, Donald Fraser
Con: Wilfred Brimble 2
Pen: Hill
Referee: Percy Rogers
16 AprilManukau26-21 (8-19)North ShoreCarlaw Park 2 
3:00Try: Tommy Chase 2, Jack Brodrick 2, Walter Brimble, Jack Hemi
Con: Jack Hemi 4
[44] Try: Len Scott, Bob Banham, Arthur Sowter
Con: Jack Smith 3
Pen: Jack Smith 2, Dick Smith
Referee: Stuart Billman
16 AprilCity23-18 (13-10)PapakuraCarlaw Park 2 
1:30Try: G McCarthy 3, J Hutchinson, Ryan
Con: J Hutchinson 3, Cyril Wiberg
[45] Try: John Fogarty 2, Craig Smith, Richard Burgess
Con: Thomas Kelly, J McInnes
Pen: J McInnes
Referee: T McIntosh

Round 3

Roy Taylor, scored a try for Newton. Roy Taylor, NZ track cyclist champion in 1937.png
Roy Taylor, scored a try for Newton.
Len Scott scored for North Shore 12 years after his senior debut. Len Scott full portrait.png
Len Scott scored for North Shore 12 years after his senior debut.

Three players were sent off in the Manukau-Marist match as a result of an "on field incident". George (Tiki) Whye of Manukau was suspended for a week, Bill Breed of Marist was "severely reprimanded", while Bill Glover also of Marist was unable to attend the disciplinary hearing and was ordered to stand down until able to attend. [46] Angus Gault led the Manukau forwards playing an outstanding game while Jack Brodrick "charged for the Marist line every chance he got and at the end of one spectacular bounding run got their in style". North Shore scored a win against a strong Mount Albert side 15–11. The score was 12–11 before Len Scott, who had debuted for North Shore in 1926 scored to practically seal the game. Despite now being 31 years of age he was still able to outpace the opposition to gain the try. He was the most prolific try scorer in Auckland club rugby league in its early decades with 101 tries across over 140 games from 1926 to his eventual retirement in 1940. Bob Banham the Australian professional was said to have made a clear improvement in their backs. On the number two field at Carlaw Park the ground was heavy and described as "greasy" conditions. For Newton, twenty one year old Roy Taylor scored a try after recently joining their first grade side. He was an outstanding track cyclist who had two months earlier represented New Zealand in the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney. He was unplaced in the 1,000 yard sprint and the time trial. He was still only 21 years of age. One of his Papatoetoe Amateur Cycling Club teammates, Arthur McInnarney was also about to start his first grade rugby league career for Mount Albert. In the match between City and Ponsonby, Dacre Black of Ponsonby broke his knee cap and was ruled out for the season. They also lost Pat Young, and Frank Halloran to injuries during the match. They had previously lost former Kiwi Arthur Kay to a leg injury in an earlier match. [47] Frederick Gray Schroeder the King Country rugby union fullback debuted for Ponsonby and kicked a conversion and a penalty. He scored 34 points all from goals for them this season before returning to King Country. Their half back Dacre Black and centre Arthur Kay were absent through injury, though Brian Riley had recovered enough to be included and scored one of their four tries. For City their star was centre Jackie Rata who kicked three conversions and three penalties with several of them being "good efforts considering the heavy ground".

23 AprilManukau18-4MaristCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: R Wilson 2, Jack Brodrick, Peter Mahima
Con: Jack Hemi 2
Pen: Jack Hemi
[48] Pen: John Anderson 2Referee: Frank Thompson
23 AprilNorth Shore15-11Mount AlbertCarlaw Park 1 
1:30Try: Ted Scott, Horace Hunt, Len Scott
Con: Jack Smith
Pen: Jack Smith 2
[49] Try: Des Herring, Len Schultz, Basil Cranch
Pen: Des Herring
Referee: Percy Rogers
23 AprilNewton8-7RichmondCarlaw Park 2 
3:00Try: Joseph Ginders, Roy Taylor
Pen: Wilfred Brimble
[50] Try: Frank Furnell
Pen: Frank Furnell 2
Referee: Stuart Billman
23 AprilCity24-16PonsonbyCarlaw Park 2 
1:30Try: Harold McCarthy 2, Justin McCarthy, Cyril Wyberg
Con: Jackie Rata 3
Pen: Jackie Rata 3
[51] Try: Ernest McNeil 2, Brian Riley, Clarrie Petersen
Con: Frederick Schroeder
Pen: Frederick Schroeder
Referee: Owen Chalmers

Round 4

Stuart Billman, the referee in the controversial Richmond v North Shore game. S Billman.png
Stuart Billman, the referee in the controversial Richmond v North Shore game.
Arthur McInnarney Arthur McInnarney.png
Arthur McInnarney

Richmond defeated North Shore after a late try awarded after an obstruction. However the referee allowed the ball carrier to run behind the posts with the conversion taken from in front. The rules stated that the kick should have been taken from inline with where the obstruction occurred. The league ordered the match to be replayed if required later in the season. As it turned out the match did not need to be replayed as it would have no bearing on the championship. [52] George Tittleton the Richmond winger was running down the touchline a metre in and teammate Leo Davis was in support 5 yards behind and 6 yards in field. Verdun Scott, the North Shore fullback grabbed him and tried to push him out of the way and the referee (Stuart Billman) blew his whistle and called out "obstruction try". In stead of stopping the play he allowed Tittleton to run around behind the posts. Billman admitted to making an error of judgment saying that he should have let the play go as Tittleton was going to score anyway. And he also admitted to awarding the kick in the incorrect place when it should have been next to the touchline. Bob Banham had to retire during the match after receiving a cut above the eye after colliding with an opponent which required three stitches and this "upset" the North Shore backline. Ted Scott came out of the scrum to take Banham's position. [53] In the North Shore forwards former Auckland cricket wicketkeeper Horace Hunt was showing very good form in his eighth season. While for Richmond their standouts were Merv Devine who had recently transferred from Wellington, Jack McLeod, the former Taranaki representative, and Harold Tetley. Abbie Graham was not a success at centre three quarter despite receiving good service from second five eighth Wally Tittleton. Arthur McInnarney scored his first senior points for Mt Albert after transferring from the Ellerslie third grade team where he had been coached by Charles Gregory. The nineteen year old would be selected for New Zealand in 1939. For Mt Albert in their 18–13 win over Marist, Des Herring was again said to have been outstanding along with his opponent Joe Woods. At halfback for Marist Robert Grotte similarly had a very good game. Each team was missing a star player through injury, Martin Hansen in the case of Mt Albert, and Reginald Haslam for Marist. Newton had a comfortable win over rivals City by 28 to 11 after leading 16–2 at halftime. Their backs were very impressive particularly A Duncan on the wing who used his size and speed to advantage. He was said to be the biggest winger seen in the rugby league game in Auckland "for some years". Also the Brimble brothers Wilfred and Ted showed their superiority in the halves. In their forwards Bill McNeight was "the best" while for City the McCarthy brothers, Harold and Justin stood out. Papakura were unlucky to lose to Ponsonby after leading 11–3 at halftime. Ponsonby only took the lead in the final ten minutes. They were largely beaten by the efforts of Ponsonby backs Jack Campbell and Ernest McNeil who each scored two tries. Ponsonby's best forwards were Clarrie Petersen at lock, and front rower Edgar Morgan who "both must have claims for inclusion in the representative trial games".

30 AprilRichmond20-19* (10-14)North ShoreCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: Noel Bickerton, Harold Tetley, Laurie Mills, George Tittleton
Con: Frank Furnell 4
[54] Try: George Zane-Zaninovich, Ted Scott, McIntosh
Con: Jack Smith
Pen: Jack Smith 4
Referee: Stuart Billman
30 AprilMount Albert18-13 (8-9)MaristCarlaw Park 1 
1:30Try: Len Schultz, Ted Mincham, Jack Tristram, Arthur McInnarney
Con: Ted Mincham 2, Bert Leatherbarrow
[55] Try: F McLaren
Con: John Anderson
Pen: John Anderson 4
Referee: Owen Chalmers
30 AprilNewton28-11 (18-2)CityCarlaw Park 2 
3:00Try: Donald Fraser, W.B. McKenzie 2, Joseph Ginders, Bill McNeight, A Duncan
Con: A Duncan, Wilfred Brimble 3
Pen: Hill
[56] Try: Herbert Thompson
Con: J Hutchinson
Pen: Jackie Rata 3
Referee: Roy Otto
30 AprilPonsonby19-13 (3-11)PapakuraCarlaw Park 2 
1:30Try: Clarrie Petersen, Jack Campbell 2, Ernest McNeil 2
Con: Frederick Schroeder, Roy Nurse
[57] Try: G Osborne
Pen: J McInnes 5
Referee: G Kelly

Round 5

Wilfred Brimble the Hawaiian born Newton halfback who had been in brilliant form. Wilfred Brimble.png
Wilfred Brimble the Hawaiian born Newton halfback who had been in brilliant form.
Robert (Bob) Grotte, the Marist halfback. Robert Grotte, St.George Dragons. 1935.jpg
Robert (Bob) Grotte, the Marist halfback.
The Auckland cricket team of 1937 showing Robert Marshall in the front row. He debuted for Mt Albert in the five eighths. Robert Marshall Auckland cricket player in the 1930s.png
The Auckland cricket team of 1937 showing Robert Marshall in the front row. He debuted for Mt Albert in the five eighths.

The Manukau v Mt Albert game was spoiled by a large number of breaches of the rules. Manukau led 12–4 at halftime but rested on its laurels somewhat with the Mt Albert forwards taking the ascendancy in the second half. Jack Hemi was safe at fullback for Manukau and kicked four goals and his field kicking was "strong and accurate". Mt Albert pulled the score back to 12-9 but Len Schultz was caught in possession on his line and from the turn over Manukau scored a converted try to make the score 17-9 which it remained. Arthur McInnarney and Robert Marshall, the Auckland cricket wicket keeper played together in the five eighths for the first time and were impressive giving "far more thrust on attack than had been shown in previous matches". Walter Brimble was "outstanding" at first five eighth. He "handled splendidly and his quickness off the mark gave the players outside him every opportunity. He made several fine openings and was always handy when defensive work was required". His brother Ted was also very good and in comments in the Auckland Star during the week they said "the real strength of Newton lies in their back play, and particularly the fine understanding that there is between Wilfred Brimble behind the scrum, and his brother, E [Ted] Brimble, at first five eight. Between them they show both sharpness and penetration, with the result that the men outside them get chances in attack which are up to now denied backs in some of the other teams". Claude Dempsey made his first appearance of the season for Newton at fullback and showed he is "one of the best positional players in the game" in his ninth season of first grade rugby league for Newton. Once again Des Herring was "outstanding" for Mt Albert in the forwards. Richmond had a hard-fought win over Marist 13 to 8 with Marist close to drawing the game at the end when they attacked for the last 10 minutes and at one point Bob Grotte made a run from a scrum 20 yards out but his pass to front rower Bill Breed was dropped on the try line. Grotte was "the best back on the ground" and was involved in the best try of the game when he "raced away before passing to [Reginald] Haslam, who beat the defence badly and [Gordon] Midgley scored". Midgley was a former competitive sprinter and his speed "demonstrated the value he is to a side". Lyndsay Jack who debuted on the wing was "prominent" for Richmond. In Newton's 34–17 win against Papakura they played a fast and open game with Wilfred Brimble at halfback being "easily the best back on the ground". For Papakura, A. Burgess was their best back while Benny Crocker, the former Marist halfback "also played a good game". North Shore dominated the first half to lead City 18–4 at the interval. But in the second half City played much better scoring 12 points to 6, especially in the backs who had been poor earlier. For North Shore, 20 year old Jack Smith "played a splendid game at fullback and made several nice openings. His goal kicking was a feature of the game". While his 26-year-old brother Dick Smith "played his best game of the season and did a lot of useful work on attack. Verdun Scott was also good being "the best of the three quarters" and his cousin Ted Scott "played a sterling game and was in every attacking movement". In the City side, Jackie Rata and Joseph Hapi were their best backs with Hapi showing "a lot of speed on the wing".

7 MayManukau17-9 (12-4)Mount AlbertCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: Walter Brimble, R Wilson, Jack Brodrick
Con: Jack Hemi 2
Pen: Jack Hemi 2
[58] Try: Des Herring
Pen: Ted Mincham 3
Referee: Percy Rogers
7 MayRichmond13-8 (3-3)MaristCarlaw Park 1 
1:30Try: Lyndsay Jack, Alf Broadhead, Merv Devine
Con: Frank Furnell 2
[59] Try: Gordon Midgley 2
Con: John Anderson
Referee: Maurice Wetherill
7 MayNewton34-17PapakuraCarlaw Park 2 
3:00Try: Ted Brimble 2, Joseph Ginders 2, Roy Taylor, Bill McNeight, W McKenzie, Claude Dempsey
Con: Wilfred Brimble 4, A Duncan
[60] Try: John Fogarty, C Ross, J McInnes
Pen: J McInnes 4
Referee: Frank Thompson
7 MayNorth Shore24-16 (18-4)CityCarlaw Park 2 
1:30Try: Bennetts 2, Dick Smith 2, Verdun Scott, Ted Scott
Con: Jack Smith 2
Pen: Jack Smith
[61] Try: Joseph Hapi, Leslie Wehner
Con: Jackie Rata
Pen: Jackie Rata 4
Referee: A Kinnaird

Round 6

George Nepia debuted for Manukau at full back. George Nepia 1935.jpg
George Nēpia debuted for Manukau at full back.
John Anderson, the Marist captain scored 18 points in their win. John Anderson portrait photograph.png
John Anderson, the Marist captain scored 18 points in their win.
Jack Smith kicked seven goals for North Shore. Jack Smith portrait.png
Jack Smith kicked seven goals for North Shore.

A highlight of the round was the debut appearance of George Nepia at fullback for Manukau in their win over Richmond. It was said that he had a "sound game" but did not look match fit. He had been playing rugby league since 1935 in England and a handful of games in New Zealand including for New Zealand in 1937. Pita Ririnui was sent off for Manukau and Alf Broadhead for Richmond near the end of the game for fighting. They were both severely cautioned by the control board with Broadhead warned that a similar offence would be dealt with more severely. [62] Also during the match Jack Brodrick went off to have a dislocated finger attended to. When he came back on he found that he had been replaced and so referee Maurice Wetherill made him leave the field once more. [63] The match was described as "great" with Richmond unlucky to lose. They had reorganised their backline with Frank Furnell at full back and Trevor Bramley, a promoted junior, debuting on the wing and playing well. Noel Bickerton moved from first five eighth to second five eighth with Roy Powell going to first five eighth to partner with Alan Watkins at halfback. Powell and Watkins "showed fine understanding" though Bickerton was "caught in possession too often". All of the Manukau forwards were mentioned as having fine games, particularly Pita Ririnui, Angus Gault, and Jack Brodrick, with George (Tiki) Whye, Freddie McGuire, and Harry Zane-Zaninovich all playing well also. In the Richmond pack Jack McLeod was "the best forward on the ground". A notable feature in the North Shore – Papakura game was that a total of 10 penalty goals were kicked, five by Jack Smith and five by J McInnes with McInnes also converting their try while Smith converted both of their tries. The goal kicking in the senior grade was arguably the strongest it has ever been with John Anderson, Jack Hemi, Jack Smith, and J McInnes kicking a large number of goals most weeks. Player coach, Bob Banham scored a brilliant try for North Shore to help them to their win. Smith was brilliant for them at fullback, while Jack and George Zane-Zaninovich combined well in the backs. In the forwards Horace Hunt played in the unusual position of hooker but got "a fair share of possession and played well in the loose". The Papakura forwards were "superb" with John Fogarty the best. Ponsonby narrowly beat Newton 10–9 with both fullbacks saving their sides repeatedly, Walter Stockley for Ponsonby and H Kendall for Newton. Frank Halloran was back in his more accustomed position of half back, with Brian Riley back on the wing where he received great support from Arthur Kay at centre three quarter who scored a brilliant try. Ted Brimble and Wilfred Brimble played their usual outstanding games in the halves and deserved better results with the service they gave their back. Their forwards played well but played offside quite often and it ultimately cost them the game through being penalised. A promoted junior, Blackman, kicked two penalties for Ponsonby which decided the game. Marist thrashed City 45–11 with 11 tries. The score at halftime was only 8–4. Gordon Midgley scored a hat trick on the wing, and Robert Grotte, John Anderson, and Joe Woods all scoring doubles. Grotte's play at halfback was said to have been as good as any of the best halfbacks in Auckland. Reginald Haslam broke through the City backs constantly and Gordon Midgley benefited, being the best back on the ground. City was unfortunate to lose hooker, Leslie Wehner to an eye injury during the first half. Joe Woods was the best forward for Marist, while Anderson scored 18 points through his six goals and two tries.

14 MayManukau18-16RichmondCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: Pita Ririnui, Rangi Chase 2, Freddie McGuire
Con: Jack Hemi 2
Pen: Jack Hemi
[64] Try: Merv Devine, Wally Tittleton, Alf Broadhead, Roy Powell
Con: Frank Furnell 2
Referee: Maurice Wetherill
14 MayPonsonby10-9 (3-2)NewtonCarlaw Park 1 
1:30Try: Arthur Kay, Brian Riley
Pen: Blackman 2
[65] Try: Bill McNeight
Pen: A Duncan 2, Wilfred Brimble
Referee: Frank Thompson
14 MayMarist45-11 (8-4)CityCarlaw Park 2 
3:00Try: John Anderson 2, Joe Woods 2, Gordon Midgley 3, Robert Grotte 2, Ray Halsey, Griffin
Con: John Anderson 6
[66] Try: Ryan
Con: J Hutchinson
Pen: Jackie Rata 3
Referee: Percy Rogers
14 MayNorth Shore20-15 (11-8)PapakuraCarlaw Park 2 
1:30Try: Ted Scott, Bob Banham
Con: Jack Smith 2
Pen: Jack Smith 5
[67] Try: G Osborne
Con: J McInnes
Pen: J McInnes 5
Referee: T Evans

Round 7

Harold Tetley, the Richmond lock leaping to catch the ball. Harold Tetley the Richmond lock leaping to catch it in their game against Mt Albert in 1938.png
Harold Tetley, the Richmond lock leaping to catch the ball.
Frank Halloran, the Ponsonby halfback. Frank Halloran.jpg
Frank Halloran, the Ponsonby halfback.
Jack Hemi (Manukau) was key in Manukau's win with his goal kicking and field kicking. Jack Hemi 1935.jpg
Jack Hemi (Manukau) was key in Manukau's win with his goal kicking and field kicking.

New Zealand representatives, Jack and Dick Smith were both absent for North Shore after their father passed away during the week. Both teams wore white armbands as a mark of respect. Mt Albert were outplayed "in all departments" and despite the fact that Richmond lost Frank Furnell, Merv Devine, and Lyndsay Jack to injury in the first half their replacements George Tittleton, Hilton, and Trevor Bramley fitted in well into their back combination. Tittleton was "easily the best wing on the ground". His brother Wally "again shone in all-round play", while Roy Powell was good at halfback. The opposing hookers, Bert Leatherbarrow (Mt Albert), and Jack Satherley (Richmond) both hooked well. Manukau beat City 23–19 with Jack Hemi's four conversions helping them to the win. City started the second half strongly, led by Bob Banham who had been transferred their by Auckland Rugby League from North Shore. They scored three tries in quick succession and got within one point of Manukau. Manukau scored a try to Joe Broughton following a brilliant run by Tommy Chase. Hemi "played a fine game" at fullback and turned defence into attack through his lengthy kicking. In their forwards Angus Gault "was the pick". The City hooker, Leslie Wehner was their best. The match between Marist and Papakura on the numebr 2 ground never reached great heights. Reginald Haslam had dropped back to fullback for Marist, until Robert Grotte dropped back there "obviously nursing himself" before the Australian tour. With Haslam moving back to his natural centre three quarter position their superiority "became obvious". Marist led 11–2 after Gordon Midgley kicked and the Papakura fullback made a mess of it allowing Grotte to score. The Papakura forwards rallied and made two "spirited attacks" which they scored from though J McInnes just failed to convert them and Marist held on to win. Phil Donovan was the best Marist back and played well at halfback when Grotte moved out. For Papakura, John Fogarty was "outstanding" in the forwards. In Ponsonby's 16–7 win over North Shore at the Devonport Domain, their centre three quarter Brian Riley "played a brilliant game... and was in every movement which penetrated the defence. His two tries came from "clever individual efforts". Jack Campbell on the wing "played a fine game and is a most promising player". He would transfer to Canterbury the following year and be selected for the New Zealand team to tour England. Frank Halloran played his best game of the season at halfback. In the Ponsonby forwards L Cootes was "outstanding". In the North Shore backs, Verdun Scott at fullback "was easily the best player for fullback". George Zane-Zaninovich was good at first five eighth while Ivor Stirling was prominent on defence at halfback. In their forward Arthur Sowter was singled out as "the pick".

28 MayRichmond29-7 (8-5)Mount AlbertCarlaw Park 
3:00Try: George Tittleton 2, Noel Bickerton, Harold Tetley, Laurie Mills, Jack Satherley, Alf Broadhead
Con: George Tittleton 2, Frank Furnell
Pen: Trevor Bramley
[68] Try: Joseph Gunning
Con: Ted Mincham
Pen: Des Herring
Referee: Maurice Wetherill
28 MayManukau23-19 (20-8)CityCarlaw Park 1 
1:30Try: R Wilson 2, Peter Mahima, Joe Broughton, Angus Gault
Con: Jack Hemi 4
[69] Try: Ryan 2, Arnold Porteous 2, Leslie Wehner
Con: J Hutchinson 2
Referee: G Kelly
28 MayMarist11-8 (6-2)PapakuraCarlaw Park 2 
3:00Try: Bill Breed, Clive Murdoch, Robert Grotte
Con: Clive Murdoch
[70] Try: D Buchanan, John Fogarty
Con: J McInnes
Referee: A Kinnaird
28 MayNorth Shore7-16PonsonbyDevonport Domain 
3:00Try: V Bennetts
Pen: Verdun Scott 2
[71] Try: Brian Riley 2, Jack Campbell, Edgar Morgan
Con: Dan Schroeder
Pen: Dan Schroeder
Referee: Roy Otto

Round 8

Ross Jones the North Shore forward who was on debut Ross Jones portrait photo.png
Ross Jones the North Shore forward who was on debut
John Fogarty, the impressive Papakura forward who scored a spectacular try. John Fogarty, the Papakura forward.png
John Fogarty, the impressive Papakura forward who scored a spectacular try.

Ross Jones debuted for North Shore at the age of 20 having previously played rugby union for Matakana and was "the best of the forwards". He grew up on the North Shore and was the Auckland Junior Cycling Champion in 1934. Interestingly champion track cyclists Roy Taylor and Arthur McInnarney had also made their senior rugby league debuts the same season. Taylor scored two tries on the wing for Newton in their 11–10 win over North Shore. Ross' son, Murray Jones was an All Black in 1973. Ross was selected for the aborted 1939 New Zealand rugby league tour of England and played in both matches (v St Helens and Dewsbury). After he returned to New Zealand he moved back to Matakana and essentially retired though did return to play briefly for the North Shore in 1941. North Shore was unlucky to lose with Verdun Scott just missing three shots at goal. Steve Watene made one of his first appearances for Newton after transferring from Manukau. Claude Dempsey also made his third appearance. Edgar Tredea played well at halfback in place of Wilfred Brimble who was on tour with New Zealand. Papakura recorded their first ever win in the Fox Memorial competition with an 18–15 win over Manukau on Carlaw Park 2. Manukau were missing five of their best players who were on the New Zealand tour of Australia but still fielded a strong side. During the match outside back Richard Burgess of Papakura fractured his left arm. [72] Papakura took the lead in the game when John Fogarty scored a long range individual try after breaking clear near halfway and "brushed aside several tacklers" before a centering kick where he outpaced Tommy Chase to score. Reginald Haslam was ordered off for Marist in their 13–7 win over Ponsonby after "coming to grips" with Ponsonby lock Clarrie Petersen late in the match and after the linesman advised the referee Haslam was sent from the field. Marist were missing three players who were away with the New Zealand side. Phil Donovan played at halfback in place of Robert Grotte and struggled in a position unnatural to him, sending out "bad passes". Ernie Pinches scored a try for Mt Albert in his first season for them. He had been born in England in 1914 before moving to New Zealand. He became well known for wrestling, holding the New Zealand light heavyweight title for 6 years in the 1950s. In the same decade he was elected to the Mt Roskill Borough Council. He was deputy mayor there from 1974 to 1987 and acting mayor from 1987 to 1988 and later had a street and footbridge over the motorway after him. Frank Pickrang made his first appearance of the season for Ponsonby and "was always in the picture". Edgar Morgan and Clarrie Petersen played "outstanding games" alongside him.

4 JuneMarist13-7PonsonbyCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: Ray Halsey, Jimmy Chalmers, Jimmy Matthews
Pen: Clive Murdoch, Phil Donovan
[73] Try: Clarrie Petersen
Con: Frank Halloran
Pen: Frank Halloran
Referee: A McIntosh
4 JuneNewton11-10North ShoreCarlaw Park 1 
1:30Try: Roy Taylor 2, W.B. McKenzie
Con: A Duncan
[74] Try: V Bennetts 2
Pen: Verdun Scott 2
Referee: K McIvor
4 JuneMount Albert29-10CityCarlaw Park 2 
3:00Try: Arthur McInnarney 3, Ernie Pinches, Ted Mincham, Richard Shadbolt, Joseph Gunning
Con: A MacLachlan 2
[75] Try: Arnold Porteous, Leslie Wehner
Con: J Hutchinson
Pen: J Hutchinson
Referee: A Lennie
4 JunePapakura18-15ManukauCarlaw Park 1 
1:30Try: J McInnes, G Osborne, Benny Crocker, John Fogarty
Con: J McInnes 3
[76] Try: R Wilson 2, Mihaka Panapa
Con: Tommy Chase 2
Pen: Tommy Chase
Referee: Jack Hawkes

Round 9

Action from the Marist - Newton match. Marist v Newton, June 11, 1938.png
Action from the Marist - Newton match.
Thirty five year old Claude List, the Marist back in his 14th senior season. Claude List.png
Thirty five year old Claude List, the Marist back in his 14th senior season.

For Marist in their 6–2 win over Newton, their five eighth, Clive Murdoch was "brilliant". In the second half he "evaded the defence" three times and "only lack of support lost Marist tries". In their forwards Joe Woods was the best, nearly scoring "after beating half the Newton team". For Ponsonby Edgar Morgan "was the best of the forwards" in their 13–5 win over Manukau, while Pita Ririnui was the best for Manukau. In the backs Pat Young played a good game and "scored a fine try" while the young five eighth he partnered with, Carr, also went well as did the promoted junior, Rush at halfback. In the match between Papakura and Mount Albert, the Papakura player Dobbyn had his nose broken. He was able to return to play a week later however. Papakura were poor and were said to have been lucky to keep their opponents score to just 27. Mt Albert's best try came after Black fielded an attempted drop goal by Wilson and "ran strongly before transferring to Claude List, who sent on to Richard Shadbolt, and Bert Leatherbarrow took the final pass for a great try". In Richmond's 19–3 win over City they fielded a number of junior players. Frank Furnell was very good at fullback, while two of the younger players, Trevor Bramley and Laurie Mills "showed very promising form". In the City backs, Stanaway, a former Northern Wairoa rugby representative was "outstanding". With North Shore having a bye their fullback, Verdun Scott turned out for his old North Shore football (soccer) side in their match against Eastern Suburbs. He scored one of their two goals. Whilst players were not permitted to play both rugby union and rugby league by either of those sporting bodies there was no rule disallowing it between rugby league and other codes. Scott was also a very well known cricketer in the summer and represented Auckland and later New Zealand.

11 JuneMarist6-2 (3-2)NewtonCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: Jimmy Matthews, Phil Donovan [77] Pen: Fredrick SissonsReferee: Percy Rogers
11 JunePonsonby13-5ManukauCarlaw Park 1 
1:30Try: Roy Nurse, Jack Campbell, Pat Young
Pen: Dan Schroeder 2
[78] Try: Pile
Pen: Tommy Chase
Referee: Frank Thompson
11 JuneMount Albert27-0 (11-0)PapakuraCarlaw Park 2 
3:00Try: Richard Shadbolt, Charles Dunne, Bert Leatherbarrow 2, Arthur McInnarney, Black, Martin Hansen
Con: Bert Leatherbarrow, H McLaughlin 2
[79] Referee: Maurice Wetherill
11 JuneRichmond19-3 (14-3)CityCarlaw Park 2 
1:30Try: Roy Powell 2, Alf Broadhead 2, Hermes Hadley
Con: Frank Furnell
Pen: Frank Furnell
[80] Try: StanawayReferee: H Tate

Round 10

Jack Campbell, the promising young Ponsonby back. Ivor Stirling.png
Jack Campbell, the promising young Ponsonby back.
Jack Tristram (Mt Albert loose forward) Jack Tristram, Mt Albert rugby league.png
Jack Tristram (Mt Albert loose forward)

Ponsonby lost to Marist 10–8 with Brian Riley losing the ball over the line for what would have been the winning try. Neither backline played particularly well with most of them coming in for criticism from the New Zealand Herald, with most praise for Mt Albert forward, Martin Hansen who "did some great work both on attack and defence". Jack Tristram, Ernie Pinches and Claude List's younger brother Frederick List all played well also. They also noted prophetically that Ponsonby winger Jack Campbell "is a determined runner...[and] if he goes on improving he is destined for higher honours in the game". For Manukau in their 5–2 win against Newton, their best back was Peter Mahima who usually at halfback was moved out to five eighth with Walter Brimble away with the New Zealand team. He "made many nice openings", while Joe Broughton at centre played his best game of the season. Manukau had struggled to field a team with so many of their players away on the representative tour and had to play Harry Zane-Zaninovich, usually a forward, at fullback. He "made few mistakes and his tackling was a feature of the game". In their forwards Shilton was the best not only of their side but on the field. Veteran, Claude Dempsey "played a sound game and kicked with good judgement" at fullback for Newton. Experienced five eighth, Ted Brimble was "outstanding, and made good openings on attack". Marist easily beat North Shore 26–4 with the Marist backs all playing very good games. For North Shore Verdun Scott was good at fullback while his relative Ted Scott who had played all over the field in a long career but in more recent years at lock, was at halfback for this game and "was a tower of strength... and excelled in defence". Dick Smith who had represented New Zealand in 1932, played well at five eighths and made two breaks which should have resulted in tries. Of their forward Arthur Sowter was the best. The Papakura – Richmond match was played at Prince Edward Park in Papakura. It was the first time Papakura had played a 1st grade championship game on their home ground. The scores were level 10–10 in the second half when both A Burgess and Benny Crocker left the field injured leaving Papakura with just 11 players. Richmond went on to win 16–10 with George Tittleton who usually played in the outside backs playing in the forwards and scoring two tries. The Papakura team included Buckeridge who had broken some ribs three weeks earlier, and Dobbyn who had broken his nose the week before.

18 JuneMount Albert10-8 (3-6)PonsonbyCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: Francis List, Martin Hansen
Con: A MacLachlan
Pen: A MacLachlan
[81] Try: Brown, Jack Campbell
Pen: Dan Schroeder
Referee: Maurice Wetherill
18 JuneManukau5-2NewtonCarlaw Park 1 
1:30Try: Kirkwood
Con: Joe Broughton
[82] Pen: HillReferee: Percy Rogers
18 JuneMarist26-4North ShoreCarlaw Park 2 
3:00Try: Ray Halsey, Clive Murdoch, Jimmy Matthews, Joe Woods, Vincent Bakalich, Billy Grotte
Con: Jimmy Matthews 3
Pen: Jimmy Matthews 2
[83] Pen: Verdun Scott 2Referee: Frank Thompson
18 JunePapakura10-16 (7-5)RichmondPrince Edward Park, Papakura  
3:00Try: P Herkt, A Burgess
Con: J McInnes
Pen: J McInnes
[84] Try: Lyndsay Jack, Merv Devine, George Tittleton 2
Con: Frank Furnell 2
Referee: G Kelly

Round 11

Tommy Chase, the Manukau fullback who played an outstanding game in their heavy defeat. Tommy Chase portrait photo in Manukau jersey.png
Tommy Chase, the Manukau fullback who played an outstanding game in their heavy defeat.

Ponsonby led Richmond 11–9 at halftime and went on to win 19–13. In the first half they lost Roy Nurse to injury which meant that Clarrie Petersen moved from the back of the scrum to fill his place while Blackman came on as a substitute. After this Jack Campbell scored a brilliant individual try which "thrilled the spectators", then "a brilliant reverse passing movement" which involved Pat Young, Brown, Frank Pickrang, and Petersen before Young scored. In the second half Ponsonby scored two more tries and the lone try to Richmond was controversial when Laurie Mills was awarded it but "never got near to touching down" and "caused a demonstration from the spectators in the grandstand". Even with Edgar Morgan going off with an injured arm was unable to stop Ponsonby from their win. Brian Riley moved from centre three-quarter to second five-eighths and his "tricky running... was a thorn in the side of the defence" and he "played a fine all-round game". Pat Young at first five eighths continued to be in "fine form". W Dormer was on debut at halfback after moving from Pt Chevalier and "got the ball away splendidly". Despite Young's good play Roy Powell was said to be better but he did not combine so well with Alan Watkins at halfback. Mt Albert won 18–13, scoring four tries to one with their forward pack dominating. Their forwards in fact score all four tries. Frederick Sissons played on the wing and kicked five penalty goals for Newton. Papakura beat City due to their forwards being better. J McInnes who is usually a good kicked missed three shots at goal. It was left to Wilson to kick their only goal and City led 5–2 at halftime. John Fogarty was the best of the Papakura forwards and well supported by Evans and P Herkt. For City, Jackie Rata "was the best of the backs" and was "unlucky not to win the game for his team after a brilliant run through the opposition". He was unlucky to be playing with a relatively weak backline and with a "stronger team of backs who could play to him more quickly he would probably be the leading centre in the game in Auckland". Their player-coach, Bob Banham was unable to play due to injuries suffered the previous week. North Shore only led by 9 at halftime but in the second half "scored almost at leisure, Inspite of the tackling of Tommy Chase, who stood out as the best back on the ground". Verdun Scott moved up from full back and made some nice openings and was responsible for some good tries scored by Trevor Hammill on debut on the wing. The North Shore loose forwards, McIntosh, Arthur Sowter, Ross Jones, and Hugh Simpson "played with great dash in the loose".

25 JunePonsonby19-13 (11-9)RichmondCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: Brian Riley, Jack Campbell 2, Pat Young, Clarrie Petersen
Con: Dan Schroeder
Pen: W Dormer
[85] Try: Laurie Mills, Hermes Hadley, Alf Broadhead
Con: Frank Furnell
Pen: Frank Furnell
Referee: Frank Thompson
25 JuneMount Albert18-13 (13-4)NewtonCarlaw Park 1 
1:30Try: Martin Hansen 2, Jack Tristram, Bert Leatherbarrow
Con: A MacLachlan 2
Pen: A MacLachlan
[86] Try: Roy Taylor
Pen: Fredrick Sissons 5
Referee: Jack Hawkes
25 JuneNorth Shore37-7ManukauCarlaw Park 2 
3:00Try: Trevor Hammill 3, Verdun Scott 2, Ross Jones 2, George Zane-Zaninovich, Arthur Sowter
Con: Dick Smith 5
[87] Try: Joe Broughton
Con: Tommy Chase
Pen: Tommy Chase
Referee: A Pearson
25 JunePapakura9-8 (2-5)CityCarlaw Park 2 
1:30Try: E Cossey
Con: E Cossey
Pen: E Cossey, Wilson
[88] Try: Leslie Wehner, Stanaway
Con: Jackie Rata
Referee: A Simpson

Round 12

Frank Pickrang, good Ponsonby forward. Frank Pickrang.png
Frank Pickrang, good Ponsonby forward.
Bert Leatherbarrow who scored two tries for Mt Albert. Bert Leatherbarrow portrait photo.png
Bert Leatherbarrow who scored two tries for Mt Albert.

Prime Minister, Michael Joseph Savage was a guest of the Auckland Rugby League and came to Carlaw Park to watch some of the play. He was accompanied by Auckland Mayor Sir Ernest Davis, and New Zealand rugby league president John A. Lee and along with his party was "entertained at an afternoon tea organised by the ladies’ social committee". In the match between Mt Albert and North Shore the North Shore side dominated the first half but squandered several opportunities made by their backs. Ted Scott at halfback made two breaks, the first saw him hold on too long when Horace Hunt or Ross Jones would have scored, the second saw him pass to Dick Smith who only needed to pass to George Zane-Zaninovich to score but he held on. In the second half Mt Albert began to play better, particularly Joseph Gunning who was returning from a month out with injury. He was the best forward on the ground. Arthur McInnarney played well after playing at centre in this game and his brother Ray who had just transferred from Ellerslie United (Arthur's junior club also) on the wing was good. Bert Leatherbarrow playing at prop rather than hooker scored two tries. In the earlier kickoff on #1 Newton played superbly to beat Richmond. Ted Brimble was "the bright star in the backline". Claude Dempsey played in his old position of fullback and "was most reliable in defence, and his tackling and well-directed kicking proved invaluable". Regular forward Alex Nathan was absent as was the experienced Steve Watene but Joseph Ginders, Clem Proctor, Donald Fraser, and Jones "were always on the ball". Their coach, J. Lee made his first appearance of the season which gave their forwards "infused vigour". For Richmond Frank Furnell played well at fullback and they were unfortunate to lose Trevor Bramley to injury early in the second half leaving them with 12 players. On the number 2 field Marist defeated Manukau 24–3 on a ground in "a very bad state". Marist winger Jimmy Matthews scored three tries with one coming after a "spectacular dash to secure the best try of the game". Reginald Haslam at centre was very good, setting up three of his teams tries. In the Manukau side Tommy Chase at fullback played well. By the time the second game on the number 2 field between City v Ponsonby was coming to a close the field "resembled a quagmire". Ponsonby was penalised 17 times in the first half for mostly incorrect playing of the ball and as a result the forwards started to stand out of the loose rucks. L Cootes of Ponsonby was ordered off for striking a City opponent late in the game and soon afterwards 25 year old, Turi Albert Macpherson broke his leg when he collided with a Ponsonby forward who was kicking at the ball. Earlier in the match Leslie Wehner had to go off and was replaced by Magee who played well. Bob Banham "was very nippy and quick to seize an opening" in the five eighths and he scored City's lone try. In their forwards a new recruit from rugby, William (Bill) Jackson, "was very prominent". In the Ponsonby forwards Frank Pickrang "gave a lesson in tactics to his team mates, keeping the ball at toe in effective loose rushes...".

2 JulyMount Albert9-3 (0-0)North ShoreCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: Bert Leatherbarrow 2, Martin Hansen [89] Try: George Zane-ZaninovichReferee: Percy Rogers
2 JulyNewton16-2 (8-0)RichmondCarlaw Park 1 
1:30Try: Ted Brimble, Roy Taylor, W McKenzie, Procter
Con: Fredrick Sissons 2
[90] Pen: Frank FurnellReferee: Maurice Wetherill
2 JulyCity5-3 (5-0)PonsonbyCarlaw Park 2 
3:00Try: Bob Banham
Con: Jackie Rata
[91] Try: Brian Riley Referee: Stuart Billman
2 JulyMarist24-3ManukauCarlaw Park 2 
1:30Try: Jimmy Matthews 3, William Grotte 2, Bill Breed, Phil Donovan, Clive Murdoch [92] Try: Richard ShalfoonReferee: Owen Chalmers

Round 13

Jimmy Matthews of Marist tackled just short of the line. Marist 14 Mt Albert 8, July 9, 1938 at Carlaw Park.png
Jimmy Matthews of Marist tackled just short of the line.

During the Mount Albert – Marist game, Mt Albert teammates Ray McInnarney and A. MacLachlan collided while trying to field a kick which allowed Marist to score a try giving them the lead. McInnarney had to leave the field with an injured leg as a result of the collision. He was the older brother of Arthur McInnarney with both transferring from Ellerslie earlier in the year. Arthur had joined ten works earlir while Ray joined the previous round. In the Richmond game with North Shore six players had to leave the field with injuries. North Shore had to play two short in the second half. Dick Smith and Verdun Scott were amongst those who had to go off, along with Powell. During the week Richmond lost the services of Frank Furnell who transferred to Wellington. He was replaced at fullback by Trevor Bramley.

9 JulyMarist14-8Mount AlbertCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: Ray Halsey, Joe Woods 2, Kenneth Finlayson
Con: Jimmy Chalmers
[93] Try: Martin Hansen 2
Pen: A MacLachlan
Referee: Maurice Wetherill
9 JulyNewton13-9CityCarlaw Park 1 
1:30Try: Roy Taylor 2, Ted Brimble
Pen: Fredrick Sissons 2
[94] Try: Joseph Hapi
Pen: Jackie Rata 3
Referee: Jack Hawkes
9 JulyRichmond18-5North ShoreCarlaw Park 2 
3:00Try: Alf Broadhead 2, Lyndsay Jack, Alan Watkins
Con: Trevor Bramley 2
Pen: Trevor Bramley
[95] Try: Ross Jones
Con: Verdun Scott
Referee: Percy Rogers
9 JulyPonsonby11-6PapakuraCarlaw Park 2 
1:30Try: Brian Riley, Edgar Morgan, Pat Young
Con: W Dormer
[96] Pen: J McInnes 3Referee: A Kinnaird

Round 14

23 JulyMount Albert11-3RichmondCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: Jack Tristram, Dunn, Richard Shadbolt
Drop: H MacLachlan
[97] Try: Merv DevineReferee: Maurice Wetherill
23 JulyPonsonby7-5North ShoreCarlaw Park 1 
1:30Try: Pat Young
Con: Dan Schroeder
Pen: Dan Schroeder
[98] Try: Bennetts
Con: Jack Smith
Referee: Owen Chalmers
23 JulyMarist8-0PapakuraCarlaw Park 2 
3:00Try: John Anderson 2
Con: John Anderson
[99] Referee: G Kelly
23 JulyManukau18-4CityCarlaw Park 2 
1:30Try: Jack Brodrick, George (Tiki) Whye, Freddie McGuire, Mahika Panapa
Con: Jack Hemi 3
[100] Pen: Jackie Rata 2Referee: Roy Otto

Round 15

Papakura players after their game on the #2 field. Their captain, (lock) John Fogarty on the right. Papakura players after their game with North Shore on July 30, 1938.png
Papakura players after their game on the #2 field. Their captain, (lock) John Fogarty on the right.
Ted Mincham refereed the North Shore v Papakura game after retiring from playing following round 8. Ted Mincham.png
Ted Mincham refereed the North Shore v Papakura game after retiring from playing following round 8.
Laurie Mills, the Richmond winger who was concussed. Laurie Mills.png
Laurie Mills, the Richmond winger who was concussed.

Laurie Mills (aged 20) was concussed in the Richmond – Manukau game and was taken to hospital. He would later be killed in action during World War 2. [101] Alf Broadhead also went off injured for Richmond and was replaced by Hilton while Mills was replaced by Lyndsay Jack. His Richmond side drew 6-6 and were unlucky not to win as they outscored Manukau two tries to nil but Jack Hemi's fine goal kicking gave Manukau a draw. The ground was heavy due to the wet weather and the teams played brightly considering. In Newton's 7-3 win over Ponsonby their fullback, Claude Dempsey "played a fine game" turning defence into attack many times. All their points were scored by Frederick Sissons from a try, conversion, and penalty. For Ponsonby Jack Campbell at centre three-quarter "was easily the best" back, with "his handling being excellent". While in their forwards hooker Brown won most of the ball from the scrums and "played a splendid game in the loose and tackled well". In the Marist game with City, Bob Banham the City five eighth failed to return to the field after halftime due to injury, while Jackie Rata and Bill Jackson went off in the second half leaving them well short of players, and then J. Hutchinson also went off near the end. Marist went on to win 9-0. Robert Grotte who had returned from the New Zealand tour of Australia "played a heady game and was a tower of strength to his team" at halfback. In the North Shore v Papakura match the referee was Ted Mincham who had spent the first half of the season playing for Mount Albert seniors. He would however play senior football again for Richmond during the war years. The match was played on the number 2 field at Carlaw Park with there being "patches of sticky mud like a gluepot". Papakura's forwards played well but their backs were unable to beat North Shore's Verdun Scott, who was "too safe at fullback". Papakura rearranged their backline at halftime moving Cooke from fullback to second five eighths, and Wilson on the wing dropped back to the custodian position. Benny Crocker and E Cossey swapped places between halfback and first five eighth. The movements made almost no difference to their attack however. Ted Scott played well for North Shore at halfback giving Ivor Stirling and Jack Zane-Zaninovich good ball. Scott's brother Len struggled to handle in the conditions at centre. In the North Shore forwards Arthur Sowter and Ross Jones were hard-working and "particularly prominent in the loose". In the Papakura backs, Cooke was the best, being safe at fullback and then solid on defence when in the five eighths. As was often the case, Buckeridge, Lyndsay Evans, and John Fogarty were the best forwards for the losing side.

30 JulyManukau6-6RichmondCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Pen: Jack Hemi 3 [102] Try: Laurie Mills, George Tittleton Referee: Maurice Wetherill
30 JulyNewton7-3PonsonbyCarlaw Park 1 
1:30Try: Fredrick Sissons
Con: Fredrick Sissons
Pen: Fredrick Sissons
[103] Try: Wilfred DormerReferee: Roy Otto
30 JulyMarist9-0CityCarlaw Park 2 
3:00Try: Clive Murdoch, John Anderson, Jimmy Matthews [104] Referee: A Kinnaird
30 JulyNorth Shore13-5PapakuraCarlaw Park 2 
1:30Try: Len Scott, Trevor Hammill, McIntosh
Con: Verdun Scott 2
[105] Try: Lindsay Evans
Pen: J McInnes
Referee: Ted Mincham

Round 16

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Gordon Midgley
Rangi Chase, the Manukau centre who was the best back on the ground in their 31-5 win. Rangi Chase Manukau profile pic.png
Rangi Chase, the Manukau centre who was the best back on the ground in their 31-5 win.

Gordon Midgley who had returned from New Zealand's tour of Australia weeks earlier scored four tries for Marist on the wing in their 32–4 win over Richmond. The win gave them a four-point lead over Mount Albert for the championship. Wally Tittleton was at centre and had a hard day due to Keith Fletcher at second five-eighth playing poorly with his passing often going into his opponents hands. Richmond only trailed 8-4 at halftime before collapsing in the second half. Marist forward, Joe Woods was the best "forward on the ground". Their captain however, John Anderson was said to be too selfish through holding on too long in possession when he had team mates in support. Richard Shadbolt was sent off for Mt Albert during the first half of their match with Manukau for alleged punching. A Manukau forward "attempted a strangle hold" on him in retaliation and Shadbolt "lay injured for some minutes" but the Manukau player went unpunished. It was decided during the management committee meeting later in the week that after reviewing the circumstances to take no further action. They also lost Dunn and A McLachlan through injuries meaning that for nearly 30 minutes they had to play with just 10 men. Rangi Chase was the "best back on the ground" and "changed direction with speed and used his speed to advantage". While Walter Brimble showed his best for since returning from Australia. In their forwards Angus Gault, Pita Ririnui, Jack Brodrick, and George Whye were the best.

6 AugustMarist32-4RichmondCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: Gordon Midgley 4, Joe Woods, John Anderson, Jimmy Chalmers, Robert Grotte
Con: John Anderson 4
[106] Pen: Trevor Bramley 2Referee: Percy Rogers
6 AugustManukau31-5Mount AlbertCarlaw Park 1 
1:30Try: Rangi Chase 3, Walter Brimble 2, George (Tiki) Whye, Angus Gault
Con: Jack Hemi 3
Pen: Jack Hemi
Drop: Jack Hemi
[107] Try: Richard Shadbolt
Pen: Martin Hanson
Referee: Maurice Wetherill
6 AugustNorth Shore21-18CityCarlaw Park 2 
1:30Try: Ross Jones 2, Hugh Simpson, Horace Hunt, Trevor Hammill
Con: Verdun Scott 3
[108] Try: Bob Banham, Stanaway, Joseph Hapi, John Magee
Con: Stanaway, J Hutchinson
Pen: Stanaway
Referee: Frank Thompson
6 AugustNewton13-8PapakuraEllerslie Reserve 
3:00Try: Jones, Steve Watene, R McKenzie
Con: Fredrick Sissons 2
[109] Try: Lindsay D Evans 2
Con: J McInnes
Referee: G Kelly

Round 17

The Auckland match against Canterbury was played on the same day at Carlaw Park with the club matches providing the curtain-raisers. Richmond and Manukau did not play on the day and the Auckland team was made exclusively from their teams. In the match between Mount Albert and City, Jack Tristram and Bob Banham were ordered off from each team respectively after an incident between them.

13 AugustPonsonby11-8MaristCarlaw Park 1 
1:30Try: Arthur Kay
Con: Frederick Schroeder
Pen: Frederick Schroeder 3
[110] Try: Kenneth Finlayson 2
Pen: John Anderson
Referee: Maurice Wetherill
13 AugustMount Albert28-13CityCarlaw Park 2 
3:00Try: Wilson 2, Clarry McNeil 2, Jack Tristram, Bert Leatherbarrow
Con: Des Herring 3, Bert Leatherbarrow
Pen: Des Herring
[111] Try: Bob Banham, John Magee, J Hutchinson
Pen: Jackie Rata
Drop: Jackie Rata
Referee: Percy Rogers
13 AugustNewton13-10North ShoreCarlaw Park 2 
1:30Try: W Proctor, Donald McKenzie, Lawson
Con: Wilfred Brimble, Claude Dempsey
[112] Try: Trevor Hammill, Bennetts
Con: Jack Smith
Pen: Jack Smith
Referee: Stuart Billman

Round 18

Des Herring Des Herring Herald Portrait.png
Des Herring
Roy Hardgrave, returned to play in New Zealand. Roy Hardgrave.png
Roy Hardgrave, returned to play in New Zealand.

By virtue of their win over Newton, Marist claimed the Fox memorial title for 1938. It was a very hard fought match with the scores tied 7-7 at halftime. Roy Hardgrave made an appearance for Mount Albert after recently returning to Auckland from his time playing professionally in England and France. He had played for Newton from 1924 to 1929, and briefly returned in 1934, playing five club games before moving back to England for another four seasons. He then finished his career with Mt Albert. He struggled a little but scored a try and showed that he still retained his speed despite now being 32 years old. [113] In Mt Albert's 44-12 win over Papakura, their prop, Des Herring scored two tries, and kicked five conversions and a penalty for 18 points, a remarkable feat for a front row forward.

20 AugustManukau26-14PonsonbyCarlaw Park 1 
1:30Try: Rangi Chase 2, Angus Gault 2, Jack Whye 2, Pile, Jack Brodrick
Con: Joe Broughton
[114] Try: Brian Riley 2, Clarrie Peterson, Carr
Con: Dan Schroeder
Referee: A Simpson
20 AugustMarist10-7NewtonCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: John Bakalich, John Anderson
Con: John Anderson 2
[115] Try: Bill McKenzie
Con: Fredrick Sissons
Pen: Fredrick Sissons
Referee: Maurice Wetherill
20 AugustRichmond24-10CityCarlaw Park 2 
1:30Try: Keith Fletcher 3, Leo Davis 2, Wally Tittleton
Con: Trevor Bramley 2, L Williams
[116] Try: Bob Banham 2
Pen: J Hutchinson
Referee: Frank Thompson
20 AugustMount Albert44-12PapakuraCarlaw Park 2 
3:00Try: Des Herring 2, Bert Leatherbarrow 2, Clarry McNeil 2, Joseph Gunning 2, Roy Hardgrave, Martin Hansen
Con: Des Herring 5, Bill Walker
Pen: Des Herring
[117] Try: F Anderson, Lindsay Evans
Con: Benny Crocker, J Reid
Pen: W Cooke
Referee: Roy Otto

Roope Rooster (knockout competition)

Friendly match

North Shore and Papakura met at Prince Edward Park in a 'friendly match' which did not count towards the Roope Rooster competition.

27 AugustPapakura3-5North ShorePrince Edward Park 
3:00Try: John Fogarty [118] Try: Horace Hunt
Pen: Jack Smith
Referee: C Knott

Round 1

27 AugustMarist8-6HuntlyCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: Clive Murdoch 2
Con: John Anderson
[119] Pen: Shaw 3Referee: Maurice Wetherill
27 AugustCity8-2Mount AlbertCarlaw Park 1 
1:30Try: Whittle, John Magee
Pen: Bob Banham
[120] Pen: Des Herring Referee: Ted Mincham

Round 2

In the match between North Shore and Marist, Hugh Simpson (North Shore), Ken Finlayson (Marist), and Joe Woods (Marist) were all sent from the field.

3 SeptemberNorth Shore8-2MaristCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: Ross Jones, Arthur Sowter
Con: Jack Smith
[121] Pen: John Anderson Referee: Roy Otto
3 SeptemberRichmond19-6PonsonbyCarlaw Park 1 
1:30Try: Leo Davis 2, Laurie Mills, Merv Devine, Maurice Potter
Con: Merv Devine, Trevor Bramley
[122] Try: Pat Young 2Referee: Frank Thompson
3 SeptemberCity10-3NewtonCarlaw Park 2 
3:00Try: Thompson, A Legge
Con: Bob Banham, J Hutchinson
[123] Try: John GindersReferee: Stuart Billman
3 SeptemberPapakura6-28ManukauPrince Edward Park 
3:00Try: Burgess, G Crocker [124] Try: Tommy Chase 2, Jack Broughton, Jack Hemi, Wilson, Freddie McGuire
Con: Jack Hemi 5
Referee: T Evans

Semi finals

10 SeptemberRichmond20-7North ShoreCarlaw Park 1 
1:30Try: Merv Devine, Lyndsay Jack, Alf Broadhead, Jack McLeod 2, Wally Tittleton
Con: Alan Watkins
[125] Try: G Brown
Pen: Jack Smith 2
Referee: Maurice Wetherill
10 SeptemberCity16-8ManukauCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: Arnold Porteous, Stanaway 3
Con: J Hutchinson 2
[126] Try: W Pile, Harry Zane-Zaninovich
Drop: Jack Hemi
Referee: Roy Otto

Final

17 SeptemberRichmond20-8CityCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: Laurie Mills, Alf Broadhead, Noel Bickerton, Jack Satherley
Con: Trevor Bramley 4
[127] Try: Stanaway, J Hutchinson
Pen: J Hutchinson
Referee: Roy Otto

Phelan Shield

Round 1

In the Mount Albert match with Marist, Joseph Gunning and Richard Shadbolt were both sent off for Mount Albert and William Grotte was sent off for Marist. Jack Donovan refereed the Mt Albert v Marist game, with his brother Phil scoring a try for Marist in their 6–5 loss.

10 SeptemberPonsonby20-15NewtonCarlaw Park 2 
1:30Try: Clarrie Petersen, Arthur Kay, Conway, Rush
Con: Arthur Kay 2
Pen: Arthur Kay, D Schroeder
[128] Try: W McKenzie, John Ginders, Donald McKenzie
Con: Hill
Pen: Hill
Drop: H Kendall
Referee: (V.) G Kelly
10 SeptemberMount Albert6-5MaristCarlaw Park 2 
3:00Try: Martin Hanson, Des Herring [129] Try: Phil Donovan
Pen: John Anderson
Referee: Jack Donovan

Round 2

In addition to the 2 Phelan Shield matches Marist played Ponsonby in a practice game on the No. 2 field as preparation for their match against the touring Eastern Suburbs side, while Ponsonby was still in the Phelan Shield and preparing for their semi-final match. Marist won 20 points to 14. Robert Marshall, the wicket keeper for the Auckland representative cricket side, scored a try in Mt Albert's loss to Manukau.

17 SeptemberPapakura16-12North ShoreCarlaw Park 1 
1:30Try: W Reeves 2, John Fogarty, J McInnes
Con: J McInnes
Pen: J McInnes
[130] Try: G Brown 2
Con: Jack Smith 2
Pen: Jack Smith
Referee: T Evans
17 SeptemberManukau26-17Mount AlbertCarlaw Park 2 
3:00Try: Jack Broughton 2, Jack Brodrick, W Pile, Freddie McGuire, Pita Ririnui
Con: Jack Hemi 3, Jack Broughton
[131] Try: Bert Leatherbarrow, Robert Marshall, Joseph Gunning
Con: Des Herring 3
Pen: Des Herring
Referee: G Kelly

Semi final

24 SeptemberManukau26-8PonsonbyCarlaw Park 1 
1:30Try: Jack Brodrick 2, Jack Broughton 2, Pita Ririnui, Harry Zane-Zaninovich
Con: Tommy Chase 3
Pen: Tommy Chase
[132] Try: Clarrie Petersen, Roy Nurse
Pen: Arthur Kay
Referee: G Kelly

Final

1 OctoberManukau18-8PapakuraCarlaw Park 1 
1:30Try: Mahika Panapa 2, R Wilson, Zane
Con: Tommy Chase 2
Pen: Tommy Chase
[133] Try: I Wilson, John Fogarty
Pen: J McInnes
Attendance: 11,000
Referee: Ted Mincham

Stormont Shield (champion of champions)

During the match 21 year old Maurice Potter of the Richmond side was concussed and taken to hospital though his condition was reported to not be serious. He was replaced by Frank Furnell who had returned from Wellington. [134]

8 OctoberRichmond9-8MaristCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: Merv Devine, Wally Tittleton, Leo Davis [135] Try: Gordon Midgley, John Anderson
Con: John Anderson
Referee: Percy Rogers

Top try scorers and point scorers

The point scoring lists are compiled from matches played in the Fox Memorial, Roope Rooster, Phelan Shield and Stormont Shield matches which all first grade sides were eligible for competing in (provided they avoided elimination from the knock out competitions). The top point scorer for the third consecutive season was John Anderson with 82. Jack Hemi (Manukau) only 2 points behind, with and J McInnnes (Papakura) 2 further back with 78, while Jack Smith had 66, all from the boot. Anderson, Hemi, and Smith all went on the New Zealand tour of Australia mid-season which meant they missed 6 Fox Memorial games so their point totals were significantly below what they would have been. Mount Albert hooker Bert Leatherbarrow was the top try scorer with 11. He missed selection for the New Zealand tour but would make the tour of England in 1939.

Senior reserve competitions

The early round results were not reported while several later rounds also only had sporadic reporting. Richmond and Mount Albert were tied after 18 rounds necessitating a final between the two teams which Richmond won by 16 points to 10.

Norton Cup standings

TeamPldWDLFAPts
Richmond Rovers reserves 1614113026629
Mount Albert United reserves 1614114166629
Marist Old Boys reserves 1390414110718
Newton Rangers reserves 1561813216413
Ponsonby United reserves 115061089710
North Shore Albions reserves 125078110110
Papakura reserves 12219721585
City Rovers reserves 10208902044
Manukau reserves 130013493070

Norton Cup results

In the opening round match between Mount Albert and Ponsonby at Grey Lynn, Norman Drew fractured his ankle. [40]

DateScoreScoreRefereeVenue
Round 19 April [136] Marist?North Shore?O ChalmersGrey Lynn Park, 3pm
-9 AprilMount AlbertWPonsonbyLE KellyGrey Lynn Park, 1:30
-9 AprilManukauLNewtonWE ButtStadium, 3pm
-9 AprilRichmond18Papakura2H TateStadium, 3pm
Round 216 AprilMount AlbertWNewtonLA PearsonGrey Lynn Park, 3pm
-16 AprilPonsonbyLRichmondWG BarnhillGrey Lynn Park, 1:30
-16 AprilPapakura?City?A LennieWestern Springs, 3pm
-16 AprilNorth Shore?Manukau?H TateWestern Springs, 1:30
Round 323 AprilNorth ShoreLMount AlbertWH TateAuckland Domain 5, 1:30
-23 AprilMaristWManukauLG KellyAuckland Domain 5, 1:30
-23 AprilCity?Ponsonby?A KinnairdAuckland Domain 6, 3pm
-23 AprilNewtonLRichmondWT McIntoshAuckland Domain 6, 1:30
Round 430 April [137] Marist12Mount Albert3K McIverAuckland Domain, 3pm
-30 AprilPonsonby13Papakura0W SkeltonAuckland Domain, 3pm
-30 AprilRichmond12North Shore4J GedyeAuckland Domain, 1:30
-30 AprilNewton37City25G BarnhillAuckland Domain, 1:30
Round 57 May [138] Richmond14Marist0C KnottAuckland Domain 1, 3pm
-7 MayMount Albert39Manukau3A OttoAuckland Domain 1, 1:30
-7 MayNorth Shore16City10O ChalmersAuckland Domain 5, 3pm
-7 MayNewton8Papakura7A PearsonAuckland Domain 5, 1:30
Round 614 May [139] Richmond52Manukau7Jack HawkesAuckland Domain 2, 1:30
-14 MayNewton15Ponsonby3T McIntoshAuckland Domain 2, 3pm
-14 MayMarist27City3Stuart BillmanAuckland Domain 6, 1:30
-14 MayNorth Shore7Papakura6A SimpsonAuckland Domain 6, 3pm
Round 728 May [140] North Shore5Ponsonby10N McIntoshDevonport Domain, 1:30
-28 MayCity14Manukau13Percy RogersAuckland Domain 1, 3pm
-28 MayMount Albert20Richmond8Frank ThompsonAuckland Domain 1, 1:30
-28 MayMarist11Papakura2K McIvorCarlaw Park 2, 1:30
Round 84 June [141] Marist26Ponsonby8Ralph OttoAuckland Domain 1, 1:30
-4 JuneNewton5North Shore3A SimpsonAuckland Domain 3, 3pm
-4 JuneMount Albert22City8G BarnhillAuckland Domain 5, 1:45
-4 JunePapakura18Manukau0Roy OttoAuckland Domain 5, 3pm
Round 911 June [142] Ponsonby11Manukau5Ralph OttoAuckland Domain 1, 1:30
-11 JuneMarist2Newton0J GedyeAuckland Domain 1, 1:30
-11 JuneRichmond32City2O ChalmersAuckland Domain 6, 1:30
-11 JuneMount Albert25Papakura5A PearsonAuckland Domain 6, 1:30
Round 1018 June [143] North Shore5Marist2Stuart BillmanCarlaw Park 2, 1:30
-18 JuneNewton27Manukau0A SimpsonAuckland Domain 1, 3pm
-18 JuneMount Albert20Ponsonby11J CottinghamAuckland Domain 1, 1:30
-18 JuneRichmond24Papakura3E ButtPrince Edward Park, 1:30
Round 1125 June [144] Mount Albert32Newton5A KinnairdAuckland Domain 2, 3pm
-25 JuneRichmond11Ponsonby7Jack DonovanAuckland Domain 2, 1:30
-25 JunePapakura13City3A LennieAuckland Domain 6, 3pm
-25 JuneNorth Shore22Manukau0T EvansAuckland Domain 6, 1:30
Round 122 July [145] Richmond27Newton7G KellyAuckland Domain 1, 3pm
-2 JulyNorth ShoreLMount AlbertWC BonehamAuckland Domain 1, 1:30
-2 JulyMarist19Manukau2H TateAuckland Domain 5, 3pm
-2 JulyCity?Ponsonby?A FarrellAuckland Domain 5, 1:30
Round 139 July [146] City?Newton?G KellyAuckland Domain, 3pm
-9 JulyMount Albert29Marist11Roy OttoAuckland Domain, 1:30
-9 JulyPapakura?Ponsonby?O ChalmersAuckland Domain, 3pm
-9 JulyRichmond36North Shore0T EvansAuckland Domain, 1:30
Round 1423 July [147] North Shore?Ponsonby?Jack HawkesAuckland Domain 2, 3pm
-23 JulyMount Albert0Richmond0H TateAuckland Domain 2, 1:30
-23 JulyManukau?City?A FarrellAuckland Domain 6, 3pm
-23 JulyPapakura?Marist? Ted Mincham Auckland Domain 6, 1:30
Round 1530 July [148] Ponsonby15Newton2G KellyAuckland Domain 1, 3pm
-30 JulyRichmond23Manukau6Stuart BillmanVictoria Park, 3pm
-30 JulyNorth Shore7Papakura6O ChalmersAuckland Domain, 3pm
-30 JulyMarist13City3Jack HawkesAuckland Domain, 1:30
Round 166 August [149] Mount Albert52Manukau0T EvansAuckland Domain 2, 3pm
-6 AugustRichmond26Marist0J CottinghamAuckland Domain 2, 1:30
-6 AugustCity14North Shore12C BonehamAuckland Domain 6, 3pm
-6 AugustPapakura8Newton8J GedyeEllerslie Reserve, 1:45
Round 1713 August [150] Ponsonby?Marist?G KellyAuckland Domain, 3pm
-13 AugustManukau?Papakura?A LennieAuckland Domain, 1:30
-13 AugustNorth Shore?Newton?H TateAuckland Domain, 3pm
-13 AugustMount Albert24City6A PearsonAuckland Domain, 1:30
Round 1820 August [151] Marist18Newton12A KinnairdAuckland Domain 1, 1:30
-20 AugustPonsonby30Manukau13A FarrellAuckland Domain 1, 3pm
-20 AugustMount Albert34Papakura2T EvansAuckland Domain 5, 1:30
-20 AugustRichmond19City8E ButtAuckland Domain 5, 3pm

Senior reserve final

27 AugustRichmond16-10Mount AlbertCarlaw Park 2 
3:00Try: Hilton, Graham 2, Williams
Con: George Tittleton 2
[152] Try: Callinan, Collins
Con: Renton
Pen: Renton
Referee: T Evans

Stallard Cup (knockout competition)

Stallard Cup results
DateScoreScoreRefereeVenue
Round 13 September [153] Mount Albert40Papakura4D ChalmersAuckland Domain 2, 3pm
-3 SeptemberMaristWNorth ShoreLStuart BillmanAuckland Domain 2, 1:30
-3 SeptemberRichmondWNewtonLJ JonesAuckland Domain 6, 3pm
-3 SeptemberCityWManukauLE PopeAuckland Domain 6, 1:30
Round 210 SeptemberPonsonby?Richmond?A FarrellAuckland Domain, 3pm
-10 SeptemberMaristWCityLA PearsonOuter Domain, 1:30
-10 SeptemberMount AlbertWKensington (Whangarei)LJack HawkesOuter Domain, 1:30
Semi final17 September [154] Marist5Mount Albert2O ChalmersOuter Domain, 3pm
Semi final17 SeptemberRichmondWPonsonbyL Ted Mincham Outer Domain, 1:30
Final24 September [155] Richmond18Marist7O ChalmersCarlaw Park 2, 1:30

Senior B grade competitions

Sharman Cup standings

TeamPldWDLFAPts
Otahuhu senior B 12912856119
Green Lane senior B 11704884814
Ellerslie United senior B 125251145912
Point Chevalier senior B 1231852797
Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers senior B 1130862664
R.V. senior B 121011341222

Sharman Cup results

The round 1 match between Otahuhu and Point Chevalier at Walker Park was called off by the referee with Otahuhu in the lead by 25 points to 13. The match was awarded to Otahuhu with Point Chevalier's approval. Earlier in the season the Point Chevalier club had seen floodlights added to its ground at Walker Park for the first time. Manukau entered a team after round 1 but they defaulted their round 2 match against Ellerslie (this match was then removed from the records) and then withdrew from the competition.

Otahuhu won the competition and their final round match was against Green Lane (who finished runner up) at Carlaw Park on July 16. The match was a curtain-raiser to the Auckland – New Zealand match. Not all of the results were reported in the newspapers however at the conclusion of the competition the Auckland Star reported that the teams finished on the following competition points: Otahuhu 19, Green Lane 14, Ellerslie 12, Point Chevalier 7, Northcote 6, R.V. 2.

DateScoreScoreRefereeVenue
Round 130 April [156] Ellerslie17Northcote5C KnottEllerslie Reserve, 3pm
-30 AprilPoint Chevalier13Otahuhu25E LongvilleWalker Park, 3pm
-30 AprilGreen Lane13R.V.0A PearsonGreen Lane, 3pm
Round 27 May [157] Green Lane13Northcote11Ernest KornVictoria Park, 3pm
-7 MayPoint Chevalier15R.V.0A LennieWalker Park, 3pm
Round 314 May [158] Otahuhu15Ellerslie15O ChalmersOtahuhu, 3pm
-14 MayGreen Lane15Point Chevalier5G KellyGreen Lane, 3pm
-14 MayNorthcote27R.V.5DoncasterStafford Park, 3pm
Round 421 May [159] Ellerslie28R.V.4T EvansAuckland Domain 2, 3pm
-21 MayPoint Chevalier7Northcote6H TateWalker Park, 3pm
-21 MayOtahuhuWGreen LaneLG KellyOtahuhu, 3pm
Round 528 May [160] Otahuhu16R.V.12Stuart BillmanVictoria Park, 3pm
-28 MayEllerslie25Point Chevalier5O ChalmersEllerslie Reserve, 3pm
Round 64 JuneGreen Lane?Ellerslie?Percy RogersGreen Lane, 3pm
-4 JuneOtahuhu?Northcote? Maurice Wetherill Otahuhu, 3pm
Round 76 June [161] Otahuhu24Ellerslie9A SimpsonCarlaw Park 1, 1:45
Round 811 June [162] Northcote2Ellerslie5A SimpsonStafford Park, 3pm
-11 JuneOtahuhu?Point Chevalier?D McIntoshOtahuhu 3pm
-11 JuneR.V.9Green Lane8Stuart BillmanVictoria Park, 3pm
Round 918 June [163] Point ChevalierDEllerslieDRoy OttoWalker Park, 3pm
-18 JuneGreen Lane19Northcote11T EvansGreen Lane, 3pm
-18 JuneOtahuhuWR.V.LO ChalmersOtahuhu, 3pm
Round 1025 June [164] Ellerslie?Otahuhu?Percy RogersEllerslie Reserve, 3pm
-25 JuneNorthcoteWR.V.LRoy OttoVictoria Park 2, 3pm
-25 JunePoint Chevalier7Green Lane8 Maurice Wetherill Walker Park, 3pm
Round 112 July [165] Ellerslie15R.V.4T EvansVictoria Park 2, 3pm
-2 JulyNorthcote?Point Chevalier?Ernest KornOuter Domain, 3:15
-2 JulyGreen LaneLOtahuhuWA KinnairdGreen Lane, 3pm
Round 129 JulyEllerslie?Green Lane?Stuart BillmanEllerslie Reserve, 3pm
-9 JulyNorthcote?Otahuhu?A PearsonStafford Park, 3pm
-9 JulyPoint ChevalierWR.V.LA SimpsonOuter Domain, 3pm
Round 1316 July [166] Green Lane12Otahuhu5?Carlaw Park 1, 1:30
-16 JulyEllerslie?R.V.? Ted Mincham Auckland Domain 5, 3pm
-16 JulyPoint Chevalier?Northcote?J CottinghamWalker Park, 3pm

Walmsley Shield (knockout competition)

Due to the amount of time left in the season following the conclusion of the Sharman Cup it was decided to play a full home and away competition for the Walmsley Shield. Very few results were reported and Point Chevalier dropped out of the competition after round 6. Ellerslie won the competition.

DateScoreScoreRefereeVenue
Round 123 July [167] Northcote?Ellerslie?Jack DonovanStafford Park, 3pm
-23 JulyOtahuhu27Point Chevalier3S BillmanOtahuhu, 3pm
-23 JulyGreen Lane?R.V.?W SkeltonGreen Lane, 3pm
Round 230 July [168] Otahuhu12Ellerslie5J CottinghamGreen Lane, 3pm
-30 JulyNorthcote?R.V.?C KnottVictoria Park, 3:15
-30 JulyPoint ChevalierLBDGreen LaneWBDFrank ThompsonWalker Park, 3pm
Round 36 August [169] Point Chevalier3Ellerslie16O ChalmersWalker park, 3pm
-6 AugustNorthcote10Green Lane0C KnottStafford Park, 3pm
-6 AugustOtahuhu32R.V.0E ButtOtahuhu, 3pm
Round 413 August [170] Green Lane20Ellerslie5T EvansGreen Lane, 3pm
-13 AugustOtahuhu?Northcote?Jack DonovanOtahuhu, 3pm
-13 AugustPoint Chevalier?R.V.?J JonesVictoria Park, 3pm
Round 520 AugustEllerslie?R.V.?J CottinghamEllerslie Reserve, 3pm
-20 AugustOtahuhu?Green Lane?A LinnieOtahuhu, 3pm
Round 627 August [171] Point ChevalierLBDOtahuhuWBDPercy RogersWalker Park, 3pm
-27 AugustGreen Lane?R.V.?J CottinghamAuckland Domain 5, 3pm
-27 AugustEllerslie?Northcote?Jack DonovanGreen Lane, 3pm
Round 73 SeptemberEllerslie?Green Lane?A FarrellEllerslie Reserve, 3pm
-3 SeptemberNorthcote?Otahuhu? Ted Mincham Stafford Park, 3pm
Round 810 September [172] Otahuhu5Ellerslie10E PopeOtahuhu, 3:15
-10 SeptemberGreen Lane?Northcote?C KnottGreen Lane, 3pm
Round 917 SeptemberEllerslieWNorthcoteLFrank ThompsonEllerslie Reserve, 3pm
-17 SeptemberOtahuhu?R.V.?J GedyeGrey Lynn Park, 3pm

Other club matches

Manukau v South Auckland XIII

In a preseason match Manukau played a South Auckland XIII at Waikaraka Park in Onehunga. Neither George Nepia or Jack Hemi played in the match but Manukau won a "fast and interesting contest". [173]

26 MarchManukau32-6South Auckland XIIIWaikaraka Park 
3:00Try: T Whye, Tommy Chase, Peter Mahima, McKinley 3, R Wilson, Jack Brodrick
Con: Tommy Chase 4
[174] Try: Stevens, Norman Hall

Canterbury Club XIII v Newton

23 JulyCanterbury Club XIII16-16NewtonMonica Park 
2:45Try: W Guy 2, Len Brown, B Barnard
Pen: W Guy, W Bonniface
[175] Try: Wilfred Brimble, Bob Banham, Claude Dempsey, John Ginders
Con: Fredrick Sissons 2
Attendance: 5,000

Bay of Plenty v Mount Albert

The coach of Mount Albert, Stan Prentice came out of retirement to play in the match. There were no scoring details published aside from a try to Clarry McNeil which was converted by McLaughlin. The match was played after two days of heavy rain but the conditions on game day were "generally good". The standouts for Mt Albert were Clarry McNeil, Arthur McInnarney, McLachlan, Joseph Gunning, Jack Tristram, and Martin Hansen.

30 JulyBay of Plenty9-29Mount AlbertRotorua 
2:45Try: Unknown scoring [176] Try: Clarry McNeil +unknown scoring
Con: McLachlan
Referee: Percy Rogers

Huntly v Ponsonby

6 AugustHuntly8-17PonsonbyDavies Park, Huntly 
3:00Try: Harlock, Howe
Con: Dowell
[177] Try: Jack Campbell 2, Brian Riley, Clarrie Petersen, Pat Young
Con: Jack Campbell

Newton v Canterbury

17 AugustNewton22-12CanterburyCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: Bob Banham 3, Bill McKenzie 2, Alex Nathan
Con: Bob Banham
Pen: Wilfred Brimble
[178] Try: Clark, Price
Con: Ces Davison
Pen: W Guy, Ces Davison
Referee: Stuart Billman

ARL Referees Association v South Auckland Referees Association (Kiwi Cup)

20 AugustSouth Auckland Referees Association11-9Auckland Referees AssociationDavies Park, Huntly 
3:00Try: J Wilson 2, Hayward
Con: Skelton
[179] Try: Roy Otto, Maurice Wetherill, A Lennie

Whangarei v North Shore

20 AugustWhangarei Combined0-33North ShoreJubilee Park, Whangarei  
3:00 [180] [181] Try: Ross Jones 2, Ivor Stirling 2, Hugh Simpson, McIntosh, Ted Scott
Con: Jack Smith 5
Pen: Jack Smith
Referee: H Bowyer

Lower Grades

Richmond won the Davis Shield for the most championship points in all grades which they had won for several consecutive years, while Otahuhu won the Tracy Inglis trophy for most points in the junior grades. It was noted by the chairman of the schools’ committee, Mr. A.E. Stanley at the end of the season at the final control board meeting that "eight years ago there were seven school teams in Auckland, while in the season just closed there were 41 teams in the three grades". [182]

Schoolboys A schoolboy gala was held at Carlaw Park on the 22nd of October. Competing teams in the 7-a-side tournament were St. Patricks, George Court's (2), Ellerslie (2), Richmond, Ponsonby, Green Lane, Point Chevalier, Balmoral, Northcote, Manukau, Newton, Glenora, and Marist. [183] The team from Ponsonby won the knockout competition when they defeated Ellerslie in the final. Ponsonby were presented with the Robert Reid Memorial Shield for winning the championship during the year, and the Wilson trophy for their knockout tournament win. The most improved 7-a-side player was named as J. Stackpole from Newton. The J. Gedye Cup went to S. Callagher of Richmond, while D. White of Ponsonby won the Don Cleverley Medal. The Marist team was presented with medals by Mr. C.L.M. Green, while J. Scott of the North Shore side was presented with the Sam Dickie Cup for goalkicking in the intermediate grade. [184]

The results shown in the tables are based on scores reported in the New Zealand Herald, Auckland Star and Franklin Times so are very incomplete as many clubs did not submit results.

3rd Grade

The 3rd Grade was split into 2 sections due to the number of teams. North Shore won section 1 and Richmond won section 2. Both teams played a home and away series to decide the overall 3rd grade champion with Richmond winning the first match 8-2 and the second match 8–3 to take the title on August 6 and August 13 respectively. Northcote and Richmond met in the final of the knockout competition on September 10 but the result was not reported in the newspapers. Ultimately Richmond finished the season winning 16 from 16 including their knockout matches, scoring 452 points and conceding just 52.

Section 1

TeamPldWDLFAPts
North Shore Albions 167121553115
Otahuhu Rovers 146131884313
Marist Old Boys 145211083312
Papakura 14512887711
Ellerslie United 1433474749
Mount Albert United 14306701006
City Rovers 14209372594
Manukau 14117331483

Section 2

TeamPldWDLFAPts
Richmond Rovers 1414004525228
RV 13603635312
Ponsonby United 1240553928
Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers 1120338684
Avondale 1220532894
Point Chevalier 1210434592
Glenora 1200729890

4th Grade (Hospital Cup)

It was decided to substitute the Hospital Cup for the fourth grade championship with the George Gillett Cup which had been presented to the league by George A. Gillett earlier in the season. [185] City won the championship. Otahuhu won the knockout competition with an 11–7 win on September 10 over City. It was unclear when the knockout competition began as all teams continued to play matches until the end of the season.

TeamPldWDLFAPts
City Rovers 1812023003824
Richmond Rovers 1811022264922
Papakura 1880512810116
Otahuhu Rovers 196041314512
RV 185261129012
Glenora 185061347410
Ellerslie United 19415143489
Mount Albert 18406691148
North Shore Albions 18119153393
Manukau 191012343622
Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers 210125512

5th Grade (Endean Shield)

Mount Albert won the championship with a 14–0 win over Green Lane on September 10. Green Lane met Richmond in the knockout competition final which ran from September 10 to October 8 but the result was not reported.

TeamPldWDLFAPts
Mount Albert United 1711012073822
Green Lane 1740578738
Richmond Rovers 177041246714
City Rovers 16502792710
Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers 1640772958
North Shore Albions 1640558978
Ellerslie United 17405601308
Point Chevalier 16107351302
Papakura 1610614702

6th Grade (Rhodes Shield)

Ponsonby won the championship. On August 20 Ponsonby beat Richmond 7-3 but the match was ordered to be replayed. Ponsonby won the match on September 3 and then got to play Marist in a playoff for the title. Ponsonby won easily by 18 points to 0. On June 11 Richmond beat Avondale 6-3 however they had fielded an over age player. The player in question had provided their younger brothers birth certificate and had been registered by the ARL. Richmond argued that the ARL was complicit if they were. The league eventually decided to replay the game. The replay was on August 6 and Richmond won 8–4 after having won the original match 6–3. Richmond won the knockout competition when they beat Otahuhu 32 to 8 on September 17.

TeamPldWDLFAPts
Ponsonby United 1814132167029
Marist Old Boys 1711151167023
Richmond Rovers 2113241946328
Avondale 1840111151078
Otahuhu Rovers 174012901328
Green Lane 500518970
Newton Rangers 800602100

7th Grade (Myers Cup)

Richmond won the championship and the knockout title with a 15–5 win over City on August 20. They played a friendly match against Hikurangi from Northland on September 3 and won 15–5.

TeamPldWDLFAPts
Richmond Rovers 1310021613020
Ellerslie United 13503395010
City Rovers 1332341768
Manukau 1422655856
Point Chevalier 1320350464
North Shore Albions 1320121184
Papakura 1312637674
Glenora 710310422

Schoolboy competitions

The majority of teams were affiliated with a club side and were made up of schoolboys from that areas schools rather than one school in particular.

Senior (Lou Rout Trophy)

Richmond won the championship and the knockout competition (Stanley Cup) when they beat Mount Albert 18–6 on October 1. [186] In late July a senior Auckland schoolboys team was selected to play against the South Auckland (Waikato) side for the Golden Bloom banner. The side included future New Zealand representatives Ron McGregor and George Davidson, and other future senior players. The team was:- Morrie Brockliss (Northcote), A. Speedy (Otahuhu), N. Green (Avondale), V. Ryall, Ron McGregor (Richmond), J. Sorby (Newton), Colin Riley (Green Lane), A. Hayson (Ponsonby); forwards, G. Lewis, K. Jarvis (Point Chevalier), A. Clark (Glenora), R. Fielder (Green Lane), George Davidson (Mount Albert), K. Lorrigan (Newton), J. Brien (Newton). [187]

TeamPldWDLFAPts
Richmond Rovers 151100303522
Newton Rangers 156011174112
Avondale 1540278178
Mount Albert United 1440150148
Green Lane 1621223665
Point Chevalier 15215381005
Otahuhu Rovers 1502618972
Ponsonby United 1510534772
Glenora 13106161290

Intermediate championship (Newport Shield)

Richmond won the championship (Newport Shield), and the Eccles Memorial Shield. [186] They won the knockout competition when they beat Ponsonby 25–11 in the final on October 1, and a week later they beat Newton in the champion of champions match. Newton had finished runner up in the championship. St Patricks School on Wellington Street in Freemans Bay entered two teams in the competition after five weeks under the umbrella of the City Rovers club which was situated in the area.

TeamPldWDLFAPts
Richmond 1510102311221
Newton 15422772510
George Courts 1441360999
Ellerslie 1430339406
Northcote 1422225226
Avondale 1521328365
Ponsonby 1420226264
North Shore 1511025123
Balmoral 13113151153
St Patricks A 10107421132
Point Chevalier 160123331
St Patricks B 70025460

Junior championship (Robert Reid Memorial Shield)

Ponsonby won the competition when they beat Ellerslie in the final on October 22. Not all results were reported so their exact numbers in the standings are incomplete. St Patricks School on Wellington Street in Freemans Bay entered a side on August 20. Napier Street school also entered a team on August 20 but they only played a small number of fixtures and lost two games by default.

TeamPldWDLFAPts
Ponsonby 231332101929
Ellerslie 2614331033631
George Courts 2616131984133
Richmond 2414321192731
Manukau 2411151065523
Newton 25823502718
Point Chevalier 23638407515
Mount Albert United 22528406112
Glenora 2652133012712
Balmoral 224113491139
Avondale 24321032848
Northcote 24301315816
St Patricks 1120511234
Green Lane 23001761510
Napier Street 4002000

Representative fixtures

Auckland v Rest of North Island

18 MayAuckland67-14Rest of North IslandCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: Clarry McNeil 3, Jack Brodrick 3, Rangi Chase, Brian Riley, Walter Brimble, Wally Tittleton, Des Herring, Jack Satherley, Angus Gault, John Anderson, Harold Tetley
Con: Jack Smith 7, John Anderson 4
[188] Try: E Mustchen, H Rodgers, E Taylor 2
Pen: E Taylor
Referee: Maurice Wetherill

North Island v South Island (inter-island match)

Brian Riley was initially named to play for the North Island side but as he was unable to get leave from work to potentially tour Australia if selected he was replaced in the North Island side.

21 MayNorth Island55-2South IslandCarlaw Park 1 
1:30Try: Gordon Midgley, Rangi Chase 2, Walter Brimble, Des Herring 3, Jack Satherley, Joe Cootes, Angus Gault, Jack Brodrick, Clarry McNeil
Con: Jack Smith 10
Pen: Jack Smith
[189] Pen: P ScottReferee: Frank Thompson

Probables v Possibles

The Possibles team led 19–0 at halftime and so the selectors switched the forwards and three players who had started in the Possibles side scored points for the Probables in the second half (Bert Leatherbarrow, John Anderson, and Bill McNeight).

21 MayProbables21-25PossiblesCarlaw Park 1 
1:45Try: Arthur Kay, Bert Leatherbarrow 2, John Anderson, Bill McNeight
Con: John Anderson 3
[190] Try: Tommy Chase 2, Verdun Scott 2, John Anderson 2, Bill Breed
Con: Frank Furnell 2
Referee: Frank Thompson

Auckland Māori (Tamaki) v Auckland Pākehā

During the match 24 year old Joseph Alva Gunning received a kick to the head and went to Auckland Hospital with concussion. It was said that his condition was not serious however the New Zealand Herald reported two weeks later that he had only recently been discharged from hospital with the intention of playing in the upcoming weekend match for Mount Albert though he ultimately didn't return until their July 2 match. [191] [192] Ted Brimble, the Auckland Māori first five-eighth injured his leg in the first half and was replaced by Mihaka Panapa.

6 JuneAuckland Māori (Tamaki)26-21Auckland PākehāCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: J Wilson 2, Noel Bickerton, Peter Mahima, Pita Ririnui, Martin Hansen
Con: Tommy Chase 3
Pen: Tommy Chase
[193] Try: A Duncan, Ted Mincham, Walker, Bert Leatherbarrow, Clarrie Petersen
Con: Verdun Scott, Ted Mincham 2
Referee: Stuart Billman

Auckland v New Zealand

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Tommy Chase kicking with Walter Brimble following for New Zealand.
16 JulyAuckland21-13New ZealandCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: Jack Campbell, Bob Banham, Joseph Gunning, Clarrie Petersen 2
Con: Verdun Scott, Tommy Chase
Pen: Tommy Chase
[194] Try: Rangi Chase, Jack Smith, Jack McLeod
Con: Jack Hemi 2
Attendance: 15,000
Referee: Frank Thompson

Auckland v Canterbury

13 AugustAuckland28-22CanterburyCarlaw Park 1 
3:00Try: Rangi Chase 3, Trevor Bramley, Pita Ririnui, Jack Brodrick
Con: Jack Hemi 5
[195] Try: Ces Davison, Ray Brown, R Price 2
Con: Ces Davison, W Guy
Pen: Ces Davison 3
Referee: Owen Chalmers

Auckland representative matches played and scorers

NoNameClub TeamPlayTriesConPenPoints
1 Jack Smith North Shore107014
2 John Anderson Marist140012
2 Jack Brodrick Manukau240012
4 Jack Hemi Manukau105010
5 Rangi Chase Manukau13009
5 Clarry McNeil Mount Albert13009
7Clarrie PetersonNorth Shore12006
8 Bob Banham Ponsonby11003
8Trevor BramleyRichmond11003
8 Walter Brimble Manukau21003
8 Jack Campbell Ponsonby11003
8 Angus Gault Manukau11003
8Joseph GunningMount Albert11003
8 Des Herring Mount Albert11003
8 Pita Ririnui Manukau11003
8 Jack Satherley Richmond21003
8 Harold Tetley Richmond11003
8 Wally Tittleton Richmond11003
19 Tommy Chase Manukau20012
19 Verdun Scott North Shore10102
21Peter MahimaManukau20000
21 Wilfred Brimble Newton10000
21Alf BroadheadRichmond10000
21Merv DevineRichmond10000
21Bill GloverMarist10000
21Reginald HaslamMarist10000
21 Bert Leatherbarrow Richmond10000
21 Jack McLeod Richmond10000
21Edgar MorganPonsonby10000
21 Brian Riley Ponsonby10000
21Richard ShadboltMount Albert10000

Auckland Pākehā representative matches played and scoring

NoNameClub TeamPlayTriesConPenDGPoints
1 Ted Mincham Richmond112007
2A DuncanNewton110003
2R WalkerMount Albert110003
2 Bert Leatherbarrow Mount Albert110003
2Clarrie PetersonPonsonby110003
6 Verdun Scott North Shore101002
7 Bob Banham Mount Albert100000
7 Arthur McInnarney Mount Albert100000
7Phil DonovanMarist100000
7Alf BroadheadRichmond100000
7Richard ShadboltMount Albert100000
7Joseph GunningMount Albert100000
7Edgar MorganPonsonby100000

Auckland Māori (Tāmaki) representative season

Auckland Māori only played one match during the season. The club competition ran much longer than it had in previous seasons and the New Zealand side went on a mid season tour of Australia meaning that there were relatively few opportunities for representative matches. On June 6 they played an Auckland Pākehā side at Carlaw Park and won 26 to 21.

Tāmaki (Auckland Māori) representative matches played and scorers

Mihaka Panapa came on to replace Ted Brimble in their match just before half time after Brimble injured his leg.

NoNameClub TeamPlayTriesConPenPoints
1 Tommy Chase Manukau10318
2R WilsonManukau12006
3 Noel Bickerton Richmond11003
3Peter MahimaManukau11003
3 Pita Ririnui Manukau11003
3Martin HansenMount Albert11003
7L CootesPonsonby10000
7Alex NathanNewton10000
7Jack TristramMount Albert10000
7 Steve Watene Newton10000
7KendallNewton10000
7Jack BroughtonManukau10000
7 Ted Brimble Newton10000
7Mihaka PanapaManukau10000

Annual general meetings and club news

Senior grade registration and transfers

On March 3 the following players were registered: Ian Mackenzie (ex King Country), and H.P.S. Walker (ex Queensland) to Mount Albert. Pita Ririnui and T Ririnui (Tauranga) and T Kakau to Manukau, and Ronald Beaumont Chesterman to North Shore Albions. [226] On March 29 fifty new registrations were received while William Caples transferred from Point Chevalier to City Rovers seniors, and Ernie Pinches from Ellerslie to Mount Albert seniors. [243] Twenty six player registrations were approved on March 30 with P Young being transferred from Newton Rangers to Ponsonby and J.J. Campbell formerly of Hikurangi being reinstated. [5] Then on March 31 G.E. King of Newton Rangers transferred to Huntly, and Noel Messenger also of Newton transferred to Greymouth on the West Coast. [244]

On April 6 R.A. Lush transferred from Richmond to Ponsonby reserves. J. Fraser had his transfer cleared from Western Suburbs, New Plymouth to Ponsonby. While Robert John Blakely, Thos Kelly, and Arthur Samuel Slater were reinstated. On April 13 William V.R. Smith transferred from Newton to North Shore, F Butler from Newton to Marist, Patrick Costello from Manukau senior reserves to North Shore, Thos Kelly from Manukau to Papakura, E. McNeil from Richmond to Ponsonby, Norm Campbell (player-coach) from Marist to Papakura, J.E. Pyke from Point Chevalier to Manukau, and J. Campbell from Point Chevalier to Ponsonby. J Hilton of South Auckland was cleared to play for Newton, W.G. Johnson (South Auckland to Newton), C. Preston (West Coast to Marist), E. Jones from Northland to Newton. I.N. Ibbertson was reinstated and transferred from Glenora senior B to Ponsonby. [14] On April 19 Alan Jabez Watkins transferred from Mount Albert to Richmond, G Crocker transferred from Marist to Papakura and T Maher from R.V. senior B to City. Clarry McNeil had a clearance confirmed from Wellington to Mount Albert. [245] On April 27 D.F. Harris was reinstated and transferred to Otahuhu. [246]

On May 4 the following players were granted transfers:- R.P. Tatana, Manukau to City; A.J. Couper, Richmond senior B to Ponsonby seniors; R. McGreal, Marist to Ngaruawahia; Daniel Hourigan, Newton to Ponsonby; Arthur McInnarney, Ellerslie to Mount Albert. While J. Blackledge was cleared from Wellington to Auckland where he would join Northcote. [247] On May 11 Steve Watene was transferred from Manukau to his old club, City Rovers, and a week later to Newton Rangers, while H.J. Collins was transferred from Newton to Mount Albert and C. Wilson from Marist reserves to Papakura. [23] On May 18 G. Greenwood was transferred from Mount Albert to Richmond, and S Bickerton transferred from Mount Albert to Newton. [17] On May 25 W. Mallinson from Waiutu, West Coast joined Manukau. C Meyer, the Northland representative player and brother of ex-international Ted Meyer applied to join the Papakura club. M.T. Nicholas was registered with Manukau and F. Anderson with Papakura. [248] [249]

On June 1 C Philp transferred from Manukau to Green Lane while B.F. Lee of Toowoomba transferred to Auckland to play for Newton pending approval from the New Zealand Council. Russell Harris was reinstated to Otahuhu. [250] On June 22 F.J. Halpin (ex-Manawatu) and C. Greenwood (with clearance from Manukau) were registered with Newton, while Vincent Axman was registered with North Shore with clearance from City. W.W. Philp and Owen Noel Beer were reinstated. W. Cuff was transferred from Newton to Mount Albert. [6] On June 29 L. Bramble (ex-Central Club in Wellington) was registered with the Newton club. W.L. Dorman transferred from Point Chevalier Senior B to Ponsonby. C.J. Montgomery was reinstated. [251]

On July 7 Edgard Herbert Mervyn Tredrea transferred from Richmond 3rd grade to Newton.

On July 13 H.J. Collins was transferred from Manukau to Mount Albert, and W. Stockley from Ponsonby to Northcote. While F.J. Wells was registered with Ponsonby, C. Meredith with North Shore, and R. McInnarney with Mount Albert. On July 19 J. W. Stockley and F Halloran transferred from Ponsonby seniors to Northcote Senior B. [252] On July 27 A Beyer, the former representative player from Northland, was regraded and transferred from Richmond to Ellerslie. He admitted to the committee that he had made an application to rugby to be reinstated but was refused. [221] On August 9 T. Thompson was transferred from Manukau reserves to Ellerslie senior B. On August 17 R Jones was regraded to senior B and transferred to Otahuhu while J. Greenwood was reinstated to play for Richmond. On August 24 Roy Hardgrave was registered with Mount Albert, F Whittle to City, and Paul Meyer to North Shore. [253]

On September 7 C. Ericksen was registered with Marist, W. Walker with Papakura (subject to a clearance from Taranaki), and G Rowlands from Newcastle in Australia to the City club, subject to approval by the New Zealand Council. A.J. Dufty was transferred from Point Chevalier second grade to City reserves. [254]

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  114. "Fast Display/Manukau Too Strong". New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23122. 1938-08-22. p. 14. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
  115. "Championship final/Success Of Marist Team/Close Match With Newton/Chances Lost/An Even Contest". New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23122. 1938-08-22. p. 14. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
  116. "Success Of Richmond/Fletcher Outstanding". New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23122. 1938-08-22. p. 14. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
  117. "A Large Score/Papakura Outclassed". New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23122. 1938-08-22. p. 14. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
  118. "Roope Rooster Contest/Papakura Unlucky/North Shore Just Wins". New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23128. 1938-08-29. p. 15. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
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  175. "Sparkling Display/Match At Christchurch/Newton Plays A Draw". New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23098. 1938-07-25. p. 14. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
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  183. "Schoolboys' Gala Day". New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23173. 1938-10-20. p. 11. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
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  192. "General News". New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23070. 1938-06-07. p. 23. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
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