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King Country Chronicle, Volume III, Issue 186, 30 August 1909, Page 5

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The game though» bard and at times a v«ry fast one, was foegbt out in th*> most frisndly spirit, and although the Blues seemed to suffer moat in the way of temporary disablements, this was portly the fortune of war, and not doe to undue roughness on the part of the K.C. men. There was not a waster in either team, each man was out to do bis best and in a gamp of this sort it is perhaps invidious to especially mention any player, but should one do so those who possibly caught the eye meat for sound play

were in the King Country team. Roshfcrtf, Dewstow and Clark among the backs and Guilford and Fuller in the forwards; in the Maniapoto team all the backs did good work. Tuheka and Black being; perhaps the most consistent. Black's defensive work being splendid and bis attacking was equally good. In the forwards Dean. Rothery. Harvey and Boles were always on the ball and were perhaps the moat con* spicuous bat every forward in the team did bis share of the work.

In the evening at the invitation of the King Countij Union, the team dined at the Hotel Grand, when a pleasant evening was spent. Mr Bitches, president of the King Country Union, occupied the chair. Full justice having been clone to the many goad things set before them Mr Bitches rose to propose the health of the visiting team, and stated that it gave him very great pleasure to have the Maniapoto team with them, and remarked upon the good feeling that had been shown on both sides throughout the game that day. Mr Young. president of the Maniapoto Union, in his reply stated that the visitors most thoroughly appreciated the hospitality extended to them, and he. also, had been pleased to witness a splendid match played in such a friendly spirit. Mr Yoong went on to say be sincerely hoped that before long, all the Clubs in the King Country would be under one Union, and stated that he considered a team could be picked from the King Country which would not disgrace itself if pitted against the best team in the Dominion. Mr Young, on behalf of the visiting team proposed the toast of the referee, and stated that his tram were satisfied that the referee had shown himself to be absolutely impartial in his decisions. Mr Ritchcs also spoke to the toast which wa.4 drunk with musical honours. Mr O'Connor suitably replied.

Mr H R. Rush. hen. secretary of the Sooth Auckland Rugby Uhkw. has received the following letter from the secretary of the New Zealand Rugby Union with reference to the inclusion within the boundaries of the new union the Maniapoto sub-Union:--"My committee has received a telegraphed communication from the Maniapoto sub-union objecting to inclusion within the Sooth Auckland Union. Kindly advise that sub-onion that the boundaries have been fixed by direction given in a resolution of delegates at their onion's annual meeting, and that alter careful consideration my committee came to the conclusion that the boundaries fixed were the most suitable. and consequently the Maniapoto swbonion has been included within the South Auckland area."

The following players have bectv selected to go into practice for the match against Auckland. The final selection wilt be made on Wednesday:- -Tuheka. Row Rata. Rushford. Dew-(tow?. Moir. Spragg. Turei. Black. Hifcaks. Hurley. Rothery. Abbott. Dean. Warren. Harvey. Smith. Fuller. Botes. Inne* Kerr. Keetey. Hira. Pitcon.

At a meeting on Saturday evening at which the majority of the King Country Union delegates were present, and several of the Maniapoto Union, including Mr Young, the president. the question of forming a union embracing the King Country, Maniapoto and Oterehanga clubs was discussed. The idea was most favourably commented on by alt present and it was suggested that a meeting S>« held at an early date to go into the matter thoroughly and formulate a scheme which would be acceptable to all. The following are some football results: Auckland 3 points, Wellington nil. Hamilton *> points. Waipa 3 points. Australia 2» points, Maoris 13 points. Northern Wairoa »i points. Auckland 3 points. Auckland Roys 12 points, Hamilton nil. The Hamilton Hockey team defeated the St. George team by I goals to 2 after a good game.