THOUGHTS OF THE TIMES.
REPLACEMENTS IN GAMES. 'I be New Zealand Rugby Union’s discussion of the replacement rule, and its reference of the subject to Britain, raises a particular question of great interest to footballers and lovers of the game, and the general problem of how far chivalry should go in this direction in the realm of sport. Moral questions are complicated by circumstances, and games are no exception. It would be easier sometimes to do right if one was only sure what was right. For example, the umpire makes a mistake in a tennis match, and the player in whoso favour the point has been erroneously given deliberately hits a hall out of court. He is applauded for his chivalry, but is this applause wise? He is really usurping the functions of the umpire, and this and other games would be seriously complicated if all players made a point of correcting ‘ referees whenever mistakes were made. A player is expeetd to take his luck as it comes. . —Northern paper.
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Hokitika Guardian, 12 June 1931, Page 4
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170THOUGHTS OF THE TIMES. Hokitika Guardian, 12 June 1931, Page 4
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