RUGBY FOOTBALL

Grey River Argus, 11 September 1935, Page 2

RUGBY FOOTBALL

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEE a — At the weekly meeting of the Man agemeut Comni.-iitee of the West Coast Rugby Uniou, Mr A. Adams presided. Apo;ogies for absence were received fi om Messrs T e P. Ry an and C. R. Rolli nson. Mr Harper was appointed referee of the Wellington colts v. Coast match at Hokitika to-day. The Marlborough Union wrote, expressing appreciation of treatment viheir schoolboys. The manager’s report ou the Canterbury trip was received and it was decided to write and thank the Canterbury Union for the treatment given to the team while in Christchurch; ah u the Caledonian Dance Had proprietors. Pioneer Sports C üb, Majestic Theatre and Ausebrook’s management. In connection with the visit of the Wellington team it was decided t > thank the management of the Regent Theatre for courtesy extended. For the Wellington ma’tch at Hoki tika to-day. it was decided that the team assemble at Park Hotel at 12.45 and leave by bus at one p.m., for Ho kitika. The Wes»tland Sub-Union’s application for a return game, Grey. v. Westlaud juniors, at Hokitika was discussed, and it was decided to advise that the application would be considered as soon as some fina'ity was reached with regard to the .ocal competitions but that it be suggested the game be played at Hokitika on the occasion of the McLean Trophy game, h: was decided to allot the Wilkinson Cup for third grade competition. Blaketown Club’s application for senior and third grade teams to travel t« Westport was granted, the Club to furnish name of manager. It was agreed that the Wes.port Old Boy’s C’ ub should play Cobden thirds at Greymouth on Sertpember 21st. 'Che draw for the third grade knockout cup is as follows:— 14/9/35: Blaketown v. Cobden; Stars a bye; 21/9/35. Cobden v. Westport O d Boys; Stars v. Blaketown; 28/9/35 Cobden v. Stars; Blaketown u bye. The School Seven-a-Side Tournament uas set down for September 21st. It was decided to write and remind ihe Otira Club to return jerseys and bag.

FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY. Senior: United v. Stars, No. 1 ground 3 p.m. (Eggletou); Blaketowu v. Cobden, No. 2 ground (Flannagar). Junior: Celtic v. United No. 1 ground. 1.30 (MeLaugh in); Blaketown v. Cobden, Cobden at 1.30 (Temper©). Third grade: Cobden v. Blaketown No. 2 ground, at 2.30 (Goodall); Stars a bye Fourth grade: Blaketown v Technical School, at Technical ground, at 1.30 (Eggleton). If the game does not eventuate theu Blaketown to be declared -the winners. WELLINGTON v. WEST COAST. With one exception the West Coast team to play Wellington colt’s at Cass Square. Hokitika to-day, is ihe same side which put up such a fine game with Canterbury representatives on Saturday last. The visitors play bright open footba'l so that’ a great match is anticipated. The Wellington team includes such tried and proved players as Cresswell (full-back), Hudson (three-quarter), W. Langdon, a fiveeighth, who played a prominent part in the All Black trials. Pringle, McLean, Wright and Reid, husky forwards. -Reid, the only veteran in the side, is a former captain of his provincial fifteen. The West Coast team will have benefited considerably by the experience against Canterbury, and can be

upended, upon to take a full share in providing thrilling football. The GreyI mouth members of the team are to I assemble at the Park Hotel, at 1 p.m. INANGAHUA NOTES. The Christchurch Game. On Saturday last as a curtain raiser to the wonderful Coast v. Canterbury clash, Inangahua played their first representative game *in Canterbury against Canterbury second grade, and a very good last game resulted. Up to the last 15 minutes the game was it; doubt, the score then being Canterterbury 6 and Inangahua 3. Then the

train journey showed effect, many having travelled tor 11 to 12 hours prior to the game without sleep. Canterbury backs and forwards’ handling and running fast, notched two good tries which were converted, making the final seore 16 to 3. Deliaca scored for Inangahua from a good fast forward rush. Inangahua’s kicking was off, four kieks being missed. The serums broke about even, with line-outs going to Canterbury. J. Smith had a bad head bump, which dazed him for some time. Bateman broke through nicely on occasions, but often gave the ball to Smith a trifle late, leaving Smith tackled as he received the half Sara played safely. O ’Malley defended well. Hunt also went well and tackled hard. Bolitho was everywnere. Deliaca was in most of the work. Crossman led the forwards, but could have been more in the tight. Broadhurst played a hard and fast game, while Archer toiled well. Duggan played well, but hooted back a bit too much O’Regan bustled well. If he tackled with both hands he would be a tough man. Glennie was going all the wav, while Robertson broke through well at limes, but could not get to it. Taken as a whole the team did very well, they felt the trip, hard ground'and the’ hard low tackling of the Red and Blues.

The team were met by one substanual member of the Coast Union and Mr. Todd, of Canterbury, and taken to < Oker’s Hotel, where a bath, breakfast and a round of good cheer awaited H em. In the evening the Canterbury T mon entertained both teams, Canterbury and Inangahua, at a banquet at Coker s Hotel, and after the loyal toast, those of the teams’ selectors, I mons were drunk. The participants sang heartily and tunefully “Old -ang Syne” The speake'rs were Mesrs Philips Davis. “Beau” Cottenll (Canterbury Union), Broeker (Inangahua), the two captains, Mr. Cooper (Canterbury) and Mr. Crossman Inangahua) All the speakerg rpfer led to the friendly spirit between the provinces, the Canterbury speakers being being pleased at having a visit trom the sub-Union. Inangahua speakers referred to the wonderful time given the team and the satisfactory arrangements made for them The de-

sue was expressed for the Canterbury team to visit Inangahua bv both parties and if this should eventuate, as it probably will, great football will be seen.