A DISGRACEFUL AFFAIR.
♦— FOOTBALL REFEREE BADLY INJURED. A disgraceful incident took place at Shannon on Saturday during the progress of the Shannon juniors-Levin Rover match. As a result of disputing the referee's decision it is alleged that members of the Shannon team severely assaulted the referee (Mr E. H. 'Claridge) in such a manner that he had to be Temoved to the Palmerston North hospital suffering froin a broken jaw and other injuries. Members of t e Horowhenua Rugby Union made investigations yesterday, and it is understood that the police will lay charges for assault and for using obsence language against .members of the Shannon team. The matter will also bfl BfiSlt aiKfc Ujr m
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Otaki Mail, 22 May 1922, Page 3
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115A DISGRACEFUL AFFAIR. Otaki Mail, 22 May 1922, Page 3
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