MARK NICHOLLS

Hokitika Guardian, 30 June 1931, Page 4

MARK NICHOLLS

REPORTED INJURED.

(tty Telegraph—Per Press Association)

WELLINGTON, June 20. If an injury, which .Mark Niciioils received, when playing for Petone Club on Saturday, proves to be as serious as is feared, there is just the possibility that he- may have to retire from football, D-uring the- PetoneWellington College Old Boy’s match at Petone on Saturday, Mark was tackled from behind, live minutes alter the game had started. He fell with his legs locked, and on rising to his feet again, he badly ricked his knee, He refused to go off, and the injury became worse as the game progressed. Scon after he left the field, it was apparent that the injury was by no means a light one, and Markhad to noti-'y the sole selector of theWellington rep. team, Mr J. X. Millard. that he would be unable to take the Hold in the Wellington-Taranaki rep. team at Hawera on Thursday, On Sunday his knee had swollen considerably, and it was with difficulty that Mark could walk, To-day ft was still badly swollen, and it was then that the fear arose that unless a considerable improvement were shown shortly, the injury might mean his retirement for some while, if not for good. As the position is at present, however, the only thing certain ‘a that Mark will be unable to turn out for two or three weeks at least.