LEAGUE FOOTBALL

Grey River Argus, 11 August 1937, Page 7

LEAGUE FOOTBALL

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEET The weekly meeting of the Man-, agement Committee of the West Coast Rugby League was held last evening, there being present: Messrs J. Stokes (vice-chairman) in the chair, W. Barlow, W. O’Neill, B. Rathbun, J. Anisy, B. Ramsay, W. Moore, junr. (Junior Advisory Board), R. J. Harrington (secretary), and A. Fielding (Referees’ Association). The Greymouth Journalists’ Union extended thanks for the provision of a press stand at Wingham Park. The Nelson Creek Club wrote withdrawing from the competition for the remainder of the season. The chairman said that transfers of members of the club desiring to play for other clubs would not be necessary during the remainder of the season. It was decided to accept the club’s withdrawal. The Ngahere Club’s challenge to Blackball for the Challenge Shield was accepted. The Kumara Club’s application for the reinstatement of W. Rochford was received and referred to the New Zealand ’Council with a favourable recommendation. A request for a ruling on the question of whether a referee can overrule the touchline judges on the question of a converted try, made by the Ngahere Club, was referred to the Referees’ Association. The 1 secretary said that Blackball were unbeatable in the senior championship and Knock-out Cup. Mr O’Neill said that Runanga had only played two games in the Knockout Cup. They still had to play Ngahere and Marist. The secretary said that Blackball had played and won all of their games for the Knock-out Cup. Had Nelson Creek still been in, the position might have been different. They could now start the Bradshaw Cup, which could be of two rounds, in. view of the fact that only four teams were competing. It was decided to declare Blackball Club winners of the senior championship and the Knock-out Cup. The secretary said that Kumara Club to know if they could play games for the Challenge Cup, and also against Inangahua for the O’Donnell Cup. They wished permission to play a game against Reefton. The chairman said that he would be much in favour of allowing Kumara to play at Reefton. The secretary 'said that he thought the O’Donnell Cup was for Inangahua competition only. It was decided to inquire from Inangahua as to the position of challenge trophies between both centres. It was decided to request Marist Club to explain why their-juniors defaulted to Blackball last Sunday. The chairman said that the League must take a stand on these matters, and let the chibs krtow who controlled the game. On the chairman’s motion, it was decided that the Bradshaw Cup be a two-round compel it ion. FIXTURES. Bradshaw Cup (Sunday) : Marist v. Blackball, at Wingham Park, 2.30 (S. Smith). Runanga v. Ngahere, at Ngahere, 2.30 (M. O’Brien). Junior: Rapahoe v. Marist, at Rapahoe, 2.30 (G. Pope). ' , Brunner v. Kumara, at. Kumara, 2.30 (A. A. Fielding). Runanga v. Blackball, at Blackball, 2.30 (W. Allen). Third Grade: Runanga v. Blackball, at Blackball. 1.30 (J. Neilson). Marist. a bye. Fourth Grade: Marist v. Runanga, at Runanga, 1.30 (J. Nelson). Brunner a bye.

SCHOOLBOY REPS. The following players have been selected to play ■ Canterbury for the Norman Cox Cup at Christchurch later in the month:— R. Soster (Runanga); C. Curnow (Nelson Creek), V. Pfeifer (Marist), J. Curnow (Nelson Creek, captain), J. Pascoe (Marist), W. Meates (Marist); C. Mcßride (Marist); K. Moun(ford (Blackball, vice-captain), J Harris (Runanga), J. Forrest (Rip nanga), F. Gibson (Nelson Creek), T. Malone (Marist), V. Hayward (Blackball). Emergencies: Backs, P. Fox (Kumara); forwards, M. Ord (Nelson Creek), C.“*McTigue (Runanga). INANGAHUA v. CANTERBURY. One of the most enjoyable and sue cessful trips organised by the Inangahua Rugby League Sub-Centre took place last week when the Inangahua representative team journeyed to Christchurch to play the return match with Canterbury. The weather was fine and a very happy party enjoyed the trip immensely. The 7000 people present at the game must have been thrilled at the fine play witnessed. The Canterbury team . had been in solid training for a week under the coaching of George Nepia, whereas the local reps had no opportunity of working up a combination. The Canterbury backs played brilliantly and only great defence by Inangahua kept the score down. However in the second spell the local lads rose to the occasion and after being down 18 to 2, played over their opponents to reduce the gap to 9 points. Several openings, were missed and the Inangahua team can be judged very unlucky to lose. Every .member of the team played' well, special mention being made to Geo. Lockington, who was the best forward on the ground. He is a great leader and kept his pack together in fine style. Fox, Jackson, Richards, Hart and McManus all battled well and harassed the Canterbury defence. Again Scott and Kiely were the mainstay of the backs, although every man did all that was required of him.

On the return journey the members of the team gathered together to make presentations to their manager and captain. Mr C. Coxall (the manager) in a few well chosen words referred to the fine leadership of Mr P. Scott and on behalf of the team presented him with a cigarette case. Mr Scott replied thartking the boys for their fine gift. Mr T. McKenzie, on behalf of the team, presented Mr Coxall with a pair of hair brushes as a mark of appreciation of his services as manager. Mr Coxall replied that it was a pleasure to travel with such a fine set of fellows.