FOOTBALL.
The Levin Chronicle eoimnenls as follows on the recent classification of junior players: — “The I'nion's classification ol the. Foxton and Shannon juniors may he considered severe," hut its action, based on the reports of its referees, who are in ihe best position to judge what players should he raisin! to senior rank, is thoroughly jnstilieil. The I'nion’s oiu 1 object is the betterment of football, and this can only he achieved by rein forcing- the senior rank's from time to time by juniors who have proved themselves worthy of higher grade. Though ihe eliissillea I ion may temporarily affect the combination of the teams referred to. they will no doubt accept the position in Ihe best sporting spirit and carry on. in any (ui.se, the infusion of new blood into the Foxton seniors by llit 1 addition of live top-noleh Juniors should he welcomed, as ihe seniors have cut a ,'orry spectacle in then- first two matches."
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 2132, 25 May 1920, Page 3
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158FOOTBALL. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 2132, 25 May 1920, Page 3
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