RUGBY FOOTBALL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3787, 3 May 1928, Page 3

RUGBY FOOTBALL.

WIEDNESDAYITES AT GRIPS. EOXTON v. PALMERSTON. A DRAWN GAME. The Palmerston and Foxtoi Wednesdayites met at the loea racecourse yesterday afternooi and finished a somewhat strenuous game with hon'ours even, f points each. Rae scored a trj and kicked a penalty goal foi Palmerston, and Broad and Fullei scored a try each for Foxton. The teams are not under the'jurisdiction of any governing body and subject only to the laws of the game as interpreted by the referde. Both teams took the game very seriously, and both included a leavening of Saturday players. Off the field they are the best of “cobbers,” particularly so 1 , when holding a.post mortem of the game at the refreshment table. But once the whistle sounds to commence hostilities brotherly love ceases and they play like cave men. The referee on this occasion was of the stature of the Biblical Zaeckaeus and it was difficult to locate him from among the “gladiators.” One however, knew he was somewhere in the press because of the shrill notes of the whistle. The game rushed 'up and down the field and players were seen sprawling in all directions. Arguments were numerous and played no unimportant part in the heated contest. One scrum break-up disclosed the fact that among the players a worldbeater with a wallop which would do credit to Heeney was unearthed for it was alleged that his poke connected with a Palmerston player’s nasal organ with such force as to “spread it.” The injured party left to receive medical attention and a substitute was found to carry on the good work. On another occasion a local player was sprawled out and after the oval had left his affectionate embrace an opponent’s boot connected with his ribs with a resounding thud. An argument ensued as to whether playing the man should be substituted for playing the ball. Anyhow the game continued without further mishap and judging by the hearty cheers at the conclusion each side appeared to have enjoyed the gladiatorial combat and promised to have another friendly game at a later date. Mr. A. Walls controlled the game. The visitors were entertained to tea at Walls’ after the match and spent an enjoyable social hour.

HOROWIHENUA DISTRICT COUNCIL. The weekly meeting of the management committee of the Horowhenua Rugby District Council was held is Levin on Tuesday night, there being present: Messrs W. Hannan (president), J. W. Procter (Hui Mai), A. Richards (‘Shannon), $. Hooper (Weraroa), W. Phillips (referees), W. S. Joyce (WJei’aroa), G. Mitchell (Shannon), J. W, Rimmer (treasurer), and J. Casey (secretary). Leave of absence was granted to Messrs E. M. Ryder and Les. McDonald (Wanderers). An application to have L. Corner, a senior player, re-graded to junior status Avas defeated by five votes to four. A letter Avas received from Mr. T. Watson, of Miranui, accepting with thanks his appointment as junior selector in. the northern division. Mr. W. H. Field, M.P., wrote expressing his thanks to the Council for having elected him a patron, and enclosed a donation of £1 Is. Ths Wanganui Metropolitan SubUnion, in reply to the request for a return junior rep. match in Horowhenua, advised the Council that the application had been referred to the fixtures committee for favourable consideration. The chairman reported having obtained an opinion from Mr. A. M. Ongley, of Palmerston North, as to the election of Mr. F. Robinson to the management committee, as the club for Avhich Mr. Robinson Avas delegate, was admitted after the election of officers of this Council. The opinion given Avas that, as Mr. Robinson had been elected to the Management Committee before the Club Avas admitted to the Union, his election was null and void. ‘Mr. Procter moved and Mr. Mitchell seconded that Mr. Robinson be. elected as representative of the Haut ere Club. The motion Avas carried unanimously. ‘ On the motion of Mr. Procter, seconded by Mr. Joyce, it was resolved that the rule requiring players to wear their club colours in matches be enforced this season. The club colours are as folloAVs:— Tokomaru, red and black; Miranui, black and green; Shannon, maroon; Foxton, black and gold; Wanderers, black; Weraroa, black and white; Hui Mai, green and Avhite; Otakii green; Otaki Maori College, sky blue; Hautere, red and black; Tokomaru, red and black; Paraparaumu, dark blue; Maungatuku, blue and black.

Mr Procter mentioned that had language had been heard by him at two matches this season. The meeting decided to instruct referees to report any eases of profanity occurring in matches under 'their control. *' Wanderers Juniors have withdrawn from the'Junior Championship. Teams drawn to play them will observe a bye.

REFEREES FOR SATURDAY. The fixtures and referees in tlu Horowhenua district Rugby competition, next Saturday, are as usder: — SENIORS. Wfanderers v. Weraroa, at Levin: Mr. Parata. Foxton v. Shannon, at Foxton: Mr. Sands. JUNIOR. Paraparaumu v. Weraroa, at Weraroa, Mr. Bevan. • Maungatuku v. Hui Mai, at Paraparaumu: Mr. R. Kingi. Foxton v. Shannon, at Shannon: Mr. A. George. The seniors to play Shannon at Foxton on Saturday will be selected from the folloAving:—K. Hirini, C. Procter, M. Moses, WestAVOod, Royal, Taylor, L. AndreAVS, Krischank, Pine, Fuller, Harrison, Huff, E. Robinson, Hapi, Kareana, Renata, R. Andrews. Any others prepared to play please hand in their names to the secretary. The Junior team will be selected from the following:—Findlay, Wright, Williams, Lee, Chipper, R. HornbloAV, Huff, Broad, H. Taylor, Hartley, Rankin, Woods, Burdes, 0. Anderson, Smith, S. Anderson, W. Hirini, Sutherland. The Thirds have a bye. < Players of all grades are requested to meet at the practice shed at 7.30 o’clock this evening. A meeting of the committee will be held in Walls’ Rooms at 7.30 p.m. to-morroAV. —mw—»