THE HOCKEY DISPUTE.
FOR AND AGAINST EXECUTIVE.
OPINION AMONG THE CLUBS
Several of the clubs held meetings at the Hemuera grounds on Saturday to consider the action of the exeoutive of the Auckland Hockey Association In requesting the resignation of the selector, ■Mr. L. C. Kent. Confidence in Executive. Thirty-five playing members of the Somerville Club carried the following resolution moved by AJr. H. W»tt». "That the 'Somervi'lle Hockey Cfub, knowing the true facts of the case, and being fully aware of eplendid work done by the present executive of the Auckland Hockey Association, hereby records its full confidence in their actions." The members of the Epiphany Hockey Club carried the following resolution: "That the Epiphany Hockey Club has full confidence in the present exeoutive," The Other View. The following resolution was unanimously «greed to at a meeting of the Mount Eden Club: ♦'That this club has no confidence in the present executive, and calls Mpqn the members to resign." The members of the St, Luke's Club considered that there were faults on both, sides, but in view of the approaching important Indian matches, that the executive acted drastically, "We would n«t suggest that the present exeoutive be asked to resign, but would like to see in the interests of hockey, a meeting of the Auckland Hockey Association held to diecues the matter and arrive at a decision," ra.n the club's resolution.
The following resolution was carried by the members of the University Club: "That the club regrets the action of the executive and suggests that a special general meeting of the Auckland Hookey Association be called to secure an amicable settlement.*"
The Wesley Club carried the following resolution: "That the Wesley Hookey Club regrets the hasty decision of the executive and suggests that a special general meeting of the Auckland Hockey Association be held to consider the question and reach a satisfactory settlement."
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Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 145, 21 June 1926, Page 5
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314THE HOCKEY DISPUTE. Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 145, 21 June 1926, Page 5
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