PROFESSIONALISM
Wui(,y. thoroughly in accord «iih the Manawatu Kugby Union in its desire to stamp out proh>s«bnali»ra or anything that approaches it ju football circles, we are inclined to think that they have acted arbitrarily in conncction with the desire of the Fox ton sub-union to present a trophy to it* secretary (Mr Sutherland) in recognition of his work on its behalf. If it can be held—rmd we do not think it can—that the presentation of the trophy constitutes professionalism, then, as the Foxton Sub-Union suggests, where does Mr Dixon,;tate manager of the "All Black" team, and the New Zealand Union come tn with their bonus to htm of X'k* > ? This sum was voted on identical grounds to that forming the basis of the bonus to Mr* Sutherland. In what position abo are officials of other amateur bodies who hare received bonuses and trophies in acknowledgement of good and faithful service? The whole matter no doubt hinges on what constitutes ** professionalism," but we will be vastly surprised if it can be construed in the manner indicated by the Manawatu Union. If the ruling authorities uphold the new of the local Union then there will require to be a very general "white-washing" in amateur circles.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8198, 26 May 1906, Page 4
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204PROFESSIONALISM Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8198, 26 May 1906, Page 4
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