“SOMETIMES BIAS

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 997, 13 June 1930, Page 6

“SOMETIMES BIAS

RUGBY LEAGUE AND THE PRESS N.Z. COUNCIL MEETS “If we got more assistance from the Press of the South Island, our game would progress more. Not only do we not get assistance but we often get bias.” This statement was made by the chairman of tlie Council of the New Zealand Rugby Football League, Mr. C A. Snedden, last evening, when tlie council was considering whether or not it would give facilities for a Press representative to accompany the New Zealand team on its forthcoming tour of New South Wales and Queensland. The question was introduced by Mr. E Stallworthy (Northland), who said that if a man was not sent the council knew that the reports would be very meagre “It would assist us considerably if we could get a Press man away with the team,” Mr. Snedden said. “A man is sent with the All Blacks, but we don’t get that assistance ” “If we want a man to go we will have to make some special arrangements “There is no doubt about it.” Mr. Snedden said, “the pen is mightier than the sword.” After further discussion the council decided to discuss the question again at its meeting on Saturday evening NORTHLAND’S CHALLENGE The challenge of Northland to play South Auckland in a Northern Union Challenge Cup match at Carlaw Park Auckland, came before the council The council decided to agree to the match being played, provided the necessary ground arrangements can be made with the Auckland Rugby League. The challenge was in order, as the closing date for challenges to be lodged is June 13. The application of the Richmond Club to play R. Ferrall, of a Sydney Reserve grade team, in its second A grade, was received. On the recommendation of the Advisory Committee tho council decided to grant the request. subject to the receipt of a clearance from Sydney. The Emergency Committee was empowered to deal with the question, to expedite matters for the Richmond Club