FOOTBALL.

Shannon News, 9 May 1924, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

PLUMMER TERIUCE 20 v. BALILANtJE STREET 13. Both -the above teams turned out in full force on Wednesday iiUcrliooii yt the Hoc edition Grounds to test their superiority from a Hug'by point ioi view, and each side Was writ supported by tiieir respective burrajekers.; A striking loaiture ol the game, was the variety ol colours which made it difficult lor tlie referee to pick out the respective sides and also tile lad find when the players got near the goal post tile side they represented was. dilii cult to decide. They appeared ad I to be playing one way. Shine ol hie players had been used to soccer rules, and played that gumefe as it should he played, while others received tfteir initiation- in Rugby. By the remarks heard the next morning it will be their last effort. Botlh teams agreed to play the old rules and Mr' Murphy's task as referee, though a difficult one, gav. every satisfaciiicm to both sides. At half time the players had a great repast of oranges arid leniomade kindly donated by the emergencies, Messrs Chong Pok and -filing Lee. The game thimrghouli v(as keenly contested, Plimmer Terrace securing the Murdoch Cup by 20 points to 13. Tries for the winner's were secured by N. Gill (2), Hunt, C Bardie, J. Roach, and Moore, one being converted by C Hunt, While for BalJance street, Talmvi W. Movnilaiu .and R. Sands scored ’tries, two of which were conveiled. - , . A lull description of the peiioimanees of the prominent players will j appear in our next issue. I

The following ,wiU represent Shaitnion Seniors in-their 'match against Foxton at Shannon to-morrow -Ratteiy Rowlands, Bartholomew, Kinona’ Hemmingsefl, Eagle, Lemberg. Tolri, Sa'iuib, .SlturgeD, Giil.l, hdro Moynitrail, Ta-lhot, Johansen. Liuergen'eies: Aihlern, Will‘Hams, Stickles and George. HOROWHENUA RUGBY UNION. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETS. The weekly meeting of the Horowhenua Rugbv Union Managemeul Committee was held last evening, Mr J. Itimmer, in the .absence oi’ the president, being voted to the chair. Also present: Messrs lUitchings, Austin. Robinson, O’Connor, and the secretary, Mr L. Carmichael, heave of absence was granted to the president, M E. Nash, and Mr T. O’Rourke. COR RESPOND EN CE. The N.Z. Rugby Union wrote asking for the names of referees capable of controlling inter-provincial matches. Referred to the Referees’ Association. , . The Shannon'Club wrote asking if a player who had played senior Jor that Club three, seasons ago, hut who had never been classified might play junior. The secretary was instructed to reply that., as iaid down in Rule -16, this itian must first be reinstated by the Union before playing junior. A letter was received from the Otaki Borough’ Council to the effect that owing to the heavy expense the Borough Council .was being put to in making improvements to the Otaki Domain, that they considered they .should receive 25 per .cent, of the gate receipts from football matches instead 6t 15 per cent. It was pointed out in discussion tba;t 'aSx.tlie Domain was a public recreation "ground, the Union was not ready compelled to pay anything for its use for football games, and. that further the improvements which were being _ina.de were being paid lor 'with money raised by public subscription my means of ttic Mardi Gras lately held. Under the circumstances it was decided to reply that the Union could hot see its way clear to depart from its principle to pay J 5 per cent, as was paid to other 'Domains throughout the Horuwhenuia Union. SOUTHERN TOUR. The secretary was instructed to write to-the Nelson, Marlborough and Golden Bay Unions regarding tiie proposed tour of tire llorowhenua Reps, to those districts and ascertain the boat time-tables, gale guarantees, etc. It was decided' that a small committee be set up to go into the question of a Charity .Saturday, the president, Mr J. J. O’Connor, and the secretary being appointed such a committee.

Accounts totalling £2O IDs 7d were passed lor payment. It was decided that N. Hunt's suspension he lilted. . A hearty vote of thanks to the chair and to Mr .Nash lor the use of Ids rooms concluded the meeting. REFEREES FOR SATURDAY. The following have been appointed referees for the various games for next Saturday.— SENIORS. Wanderers v. Otaki, at Levin, J. Smith. Foxton v. Shannon, at Shannon; H. Burrows. . Weraroa v. Hovers, at'Weraroa, H. Karauti. JUNIORS. Awahou v. Koputaroa, at Koputaroa, J. Sciascia. . ■ Foxton v. Miranui, at Mirunui, J. Dunn. Tokouni.ru v. Moutoa, at Tokoiuaru, J. Hemmingsen. Weraroa v. Hui Mai, at Manakau, F. Seymour. Rovers v. Rallm i, at Otaki, 1.. Udv. Wanderers v. Paraiparaumu, at Paraparaurnu, A. Smith. THIRDS. Shannon v. Koputaroa, at Shannon, L. Randall. Weraroa y. Foxton, at Foxton, "• Neville. Otaki v. llul Mai, at Manakau, KDavis. Te Horo -v. i’a.raparaumu, at To Iloro, T. Weipeiliafia. FOURTHS. Levin D:II.S. v. Foxton, at Foxton. W. Neville.