FOOTBALL.
CANTERBURY MEN AT THE FRONT.
By Telegraph.—Press Association. Christcliurch, March 22.
It is estimated that between 150 and 20Q footballers have been drawn from the Canterbury Rugby Union's various competitions as the result of the call for the expeditionary forces. The chairman, at the annual meeting of delegates on Saturday night, made reference to the splendid response of footballers to the call of the Empire. As the result of the heavy levy on the players, the union was faced with the curtailment of its approacling season's competitions compared with other years. It was suggested that the shield competition should be deleted this season, and that teams play out in the country as often as possible. The suggestion did not find much favor, mainly on the score of expense. The matter was finally left to the incoming committee to decide.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 243, 23 March 1915, Page 7
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140FOOTBALL. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 243, 23 March 1915, Page 7
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