FOOTBALL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2275, 12 May 1921, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

1 A meeting of the Management Committee of the Horowhenua Ru'gby Union was held at Foxton on Tuesday evening. Present: Messrs J. W. Procter (chairman), R. Ford, T. Dalzell, F. I). AVhibley, Gustofson, K. George, Rowlands, and W. Wehipihana (secretary). An application from the AVeraroa Club to have their home matches played on the AVeraroa gTound was granted subject to the club putting the ground in order and providing gatekeepers without cost to tint Union.

Mr T. AVehipelmna, referee in the Hui Mai-AVaikanae match, played last Saturday, reported having ordered Runa Tamuki, a AA'aikenae player, off the field for rough play. He asked that the player be treated as leniently as possible. —It. was decided to suspend the player for two playing Saturdays. A letter was read from the Manawatu Union in reply to the Horowhenua Union’s request to have players- residing within the Horowhenua boundaries prevented from playing in the Manawatu competitions, advising that it was found upon investigation that two of the players (Carrolls) resided within, the Manawatu boundaries and were playing for a Manawatu club. The other two players (Larkins and Fitzgerald) resided within the Horowhenua boundaries, but lmd played in the Manawatu competitions for years, and if they could not play there they would not play at all. Manawatu therefore asked for permission for these players to continue playing in Palmerston. It was pointed out that the statements contained in the Manawatu Union’s letter were not correct, as both Fitzgerald and Larkins had joined the Foxton Club, and the latter played for Foxton against Tokomaru last Saturday. In regard to Carroll Bros., it was contended that they do reside within the Horowhenua boundaries, and it was decided to again write the Manawatu Union asking that they he prevented from playing m their competitions, and failing a satisfactory reply the matter he referred to the • Ne\V Zealand Rugby Union. The Bush Union wrote, asking Horowhenua to suggest n suitable date for a senior representative game at Levin. —It. was decided to suggest Wednesday, June Bth. The question of the classification of players was then dealt with, the first name brought up being Larsen, of Otaki. The player in question wrote stating that he now Jiad to travel 14 miles to play, and as there was no senior team within a further eight miles it would only mean tlnr ho would not be able to play football if he were classified. It was pointed out that la-4 year Larsen was selected as a junior rep., and all players who last year played as junior reps, should this year play as seniors. To allow these players to continue as juniors would kill senior football, as the clubs would eventually enter only junior teams. After a. good deai of discussion it was decided not to classify Larsen, only three. Messrs Procter, Ford and AVhibley. voting in favour of classification. Several oilier players wore considered, but only in the ease of D. Coe and Iletn was any alteration made, these players being classed as seniors. Air Whibley said that the playerconsidered should all have been ela-sitled —it was not right that players lit for senior grade should be allowed to play as juniors. The Union would have to take a firm stand, and one solution of the difficulty would be to refuse to allow a, junior team to play unless a senior team was also entered by the Club, He thought this matter should receive further consideration, and gave notice of motion to the effect that the resolutions passed be rescinded, and the whole matter of classification be reconsidered at the next meeting of the Committee. The applications of AY. Mira (Otauru) and S. Hoterini (Foxton)' for re.in.-datement n> juniors were

granted

Tr was decided to commence the third and fourth grade competitionon Saturday next, the following entries having been received: Third gra.de. —Shannon, Tokoumru, Otaki, Rover.' (Levin), Fox ton and Hui Mai. Fourth (under 1C). —Otaki. Levin, Foxton and Ironsides (Ku j ku'). .

The following fixtures were drawn up for next Saturday: —Third: Shannon v. Tokomaru. at Shannon; Otaki v. Rovers, at Levin; Foxton v. Hui Mai, at Manakaii. Fourth. —Otaki v. Levin, at Otaki; Foxton v. Ironsides, at Foxton.

The Chairman mentioned that Mr .]. Bobbing-ton, of Levin, had pro-, seated a shield to the Union, and lie suggested that it should he allocated as a challenge shield between the Hornwhenua, Kush, Rangitikei and Manawatu Unions, and it was decided to write to these unions and ask if they would fall in with ilm suggestion.

A donation of five guineas was made to the Horowhcmia Referees’ Association.

The following referees have been appointed by the Association for Saturday’s matches: —Foxton v. Shannon, at Shannon, Mr -J. Smith; Foxton v. Ivoputaroa, at Foxton,.Mr S. Reeve.

The following are the senior and ■junior fixtures tor Saturday:

SENIOR

Foxton v. Shannon, at Shannon. Hui Mai v, Kuku, at Kuku. Tokomaru v, Levin, at Tokomaru

JUNIOR. Foxton v. Koputaroa, at Foxton. Levin v. Otauru, at Levin. AA'eraroa v. Shannon, at AVeraroa. Paraparaumu v. Hui Mai, at Piiraparaumu. Old Boys v. Kuku, at Kulcu. Otaki v. Waikanae, at Waikanae..

At a meeting of the Committee of the local Club held last night, Mr Uoore Rangiheuea was appointed secretary, and Air J. Desmond was elected to the vacancy on the committee. The following were elected as selection committees: —Senior: Messrs J. Desmond,- 11. Hutchins and 11. Reid. Junior: Messrs Roorc Rangiheuea and F. A\ illiams and the captain of the team, when a permanent appointment is made. Thirds: Messrs \V. Hynes and D. McEwen. Accounts amounting to el 33s 3d were passed for payment.

The following are the teams for Saturday:—

Junior. —Shammy, Kauri, Fountain, Marl ill, AV. Baker. Hirini, AA'alls, Carter, Green, Christie, Lampp, Royal. Baker, Makaraia, Burr. Faienr.: Coley (2), Meßre-

Third>. —K. Robinson, C'. Robin son, Burnett, E. Robinson, King, 11 Walls, Fuller, F. Robinson, Ross AA’estwood, Wright, Ilealy. Andrew Parker, Burr. Emei'g.: Mahi, Pine McEwcn, Hines.

POSITIONS OF TEAMS. SENIOR. / P. W. L. D. Pts. Levin 2 2 0 0 4 Shannon. 2 2 0 0 4 Hui Mai 2- 1 1” 0 2 Foxton 2 1 1 0 2 Kuku 2 0 2 0 0 Tokomaru 2 0 2 0 0 JUNIOR. (Northern.) P. W. L. D.Pt Levin 2 2 0 0 4 Foxton 2 1 0 1 3 Shannon 2 1 0 1 3 Weraroa 2 1 1 0 2 Koputaroa 2 n 2 0 - 0 Otauru 2 1) 2 0 0 (Southern. Paraparaumu 2 2 0 0 4 Ilui Mai 2 1 0 1 O Otaki 2 1 0 1 3 Waikanae 2 » 1 1 1 Old Boys 2 0 .1 1 I Kuku 2 1) ' 2 0 0