FOOTBALL.

Hokitika Guardian, 22 July 1925, Page 1

FOOTBALL.

WEST COAST RUG BY UNION. At a. meeting held at Grey mouth hist, evening, an explanation "'as received from 1 lie Westland Sub-union re their refusal to transfer F. Ford from Marihnri to Boss Club, and as the rules of the Sub-union clearly state no transfers be granted after the 1 Ith. day of May in each season, it: was resolved to endorse the Sub-union’* decision and advise the player accordingly.

Th<>. Westland Sub-Union wrote in reference to tlu> l'inss-ICnnivri junior match on .Inly 11. asking Hint relereo's report ami Sub-unions’ letter bo sent on to the New Zealand Union, for ruling as to the referee's decision, which was wrongly given.- "Request' ,'.tran led. A letter was received from the New Zealand Union explaining that, it was impossible 1o make (lie Maori tour extend io the ftoast this season, on ae- , omit of the clashing oT dates of interprovineinl fixlnres. hellers were received from Iho New Zealand Union. South Cnntcrhnry and Canterbury Unions re 'proposed lour of Ihe lailer two provincial teams to the Coast, and if was decided that the secretary. Treasurer and Mr 0. U. Verkins comprise a sub-committee to deal with the arrangements of dates and Jinn lire, ami report at nexi week's meeting. Tt was resolved to notify the Westland Sub-union that the Urey team bad accepted the Mokihinui team’s request to play in (! rev mouth on Aligns! ]. and suggesting (hat they should endeavour to arrange a match with Inangaluin Sub-union on that date. It was resolved to inform the Westland Sub-union filial Air W. Williams was not available lor next Saturday as referee, and advise them to make a selection from their own district.