A FATAL ACCIDENT.
ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD. By Telegraph—Press Association. Timarii, Last Night. A fatal accident happened on the foothall field this afternoon. Tom Hertnon, a popular member of the Celtic Club, was making a penalty kick when an opponent charged and stopped the hall, which rebounded and struck Hertnon on the chest, knocking him down backwards, and the opponent, in his, rush, fell over him. Hertnon 'at once was seen to be much hurt. A doctor, who was present, ordered his immediate removal to the hospital, nut he died on the way. Deceased was about 25 years of age, a bricklayer, and unmarried. He was a quiet, unassuming young man, and recognised as one of the best three-quarters in Timarii, and one of the cleanest players. His death was a pure accident, the game being played in the most friendly spirit. The game was stopped on news of his death reaching the ground.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 11, 7 July 1911, Page 5
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154A FATAL ACCIDENT. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 11, 7 July 1911, Page 5
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