HAWKE’S BAY SHIELD CHALLENGE.

Evening Star, Issue 22440, 10 September 1936, Page 12

HAWKE’S BAY SHIELD CHALLENGE.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —You will be commended by many readers for your expressions on the above as contained in your leader. As you say, “an agreement is an agreement,” and the union’s attitude seems based on very trivial grounds. Where employers are concerned _ I doubt if there is one who would raise his voice against a team member being granted leave for the afternoon. It all seems so paltry to the broaderminded followers of our national game. But does not the O.R.F.U. think of any duty to Dunedin “ fans ” in giving ns as full measure as possible while the shield is in Dunedin? It should remember that we provide most of its revenue. But how many who have looked forward to this match will be keenly disappointed if it is not held? The shield may disappear first game on tour next year. Who knows? It seems that Otago’s case is a rather weak one, and for the pleasure of thousands of local supporters I hope the union will, alter its decision, arrange a date, and let Hawke’s Bay have . its tilt at the shield while Otago is at the top of its form. Also, what about a bumper charity game, Otago v. Rest of New Zealand.—l am, etc., September 10. Totchline.