FOOTBALL.

Hokitika Guardian, 31 August 1927, Page 1

FOOTBALL.

WESTLAND SUB-UNION. MONDAY, AUGUST 29th. Tho Sub-Union met at S p.m. Present Messrs J. Stafford (chair), Cutbush, Moore, Whiley, Dowell, AicDonuld and Heenan. The Excelsior B team notified that they were prepared to play Kokatahi again, in view of the special circumstances.—Received as satisfactory. Tile Manager of the Canterbury team expressed complete satisfaction and appreciation of the many kindnesses extended to them during their stay. The balance sheet for the Ashburton game was tabled and approved, the net balance to be paid to Ashburton. It was resoiYed a balance sheet of' the Canterbury match be tabled for next meeting. FIXTURES. Sept. 3.—Excelsior A v. Rimu at Hokitika at 3 p.m. Air Cutbusli referee. Sept. 10.—Kokatahi v. Excelsior R, at Hokitika, at 3 p.m. It was resolved to enquire from Hi. Her Union the date of their proposed visit to Hokitika.

Accounts as scheduled were passed

lot payment. The subject of Bannister’s non-selec-tion was discussed, it being considered bis explanation was explicit enough and should satisfy the W.C.R.U. It was resolved to thank Newmans Alotors Ltd for conveying tiie team to and from Cass Square, tho Kilties Band for their appearance, and the Afayor for acceding to the request for a half holiday. WEST COAST RUGBY UNION. The weekly meeting was held at Greymouth last evening. The United v. Kumara junior match was awarded Kumara, owing to the former club playing senior members. A Star junior player was ordered to stand down for one playing Saturday for misdemeanour* on the field. The Star Club’s explanation re not ftilllli'iiig their fixture with Magpies was received. It was resolved to adhere to the Union’s previous decision re Bannister’s explanation offered for liis nonappearance for the Al.aoii match, that there was no ear available, hut tills was not accepted as satisfactory, the sub-Union to be advised accordingly. The Hokitika Suh-llnion submitted Air Cutbusli ns referee for to-day’s match. It was resolved to wire Butler to confirm September 10th for tho match at Greymouth. A letter of appreciation was ordered to be sent to the manager of tho State Alines for showing visiting teams through the mine. Air C. Larcombe was re-instated to the Rugby code. FIXTURES FOR NEXT SATURDAY. Senior.—United v. Kanieri at Hokitika (Hokitika to appoint a referee); Afngpies v. Excelsior at Greymouth, A. Ground. 3 p.m.. Referee, Air W. Williams.

SCHOOLS FOOTBALL. The West Coast schools’ team on Monday defeated Waltham hy 14 points to 9 until the last two minutes, when the West Coasters scored and converted the try. During their visit to Christchurch the Coast team have had two wins and ono defeat. CHRISTCHURCH. Aug. 31. The Canterbury Rugby Union decided yesterday evening to write to the New Zealand Rugby Union pointing out the strenuous nature of the All Black trial programme, and suggesting if possible that the final trial match, X.Z. Probables v. Possibles, he eliminated and that a North v. South match lx? substituted. INTER-ISLAND RUGBY MATCH. WELLINGTON, Aug. 30. That the annual North v. South Island 'match should, as in the past, he an actual trial of strength between the two Islands was the view held by the Management Committee of the Wellington Rugby Union to-night. The subject cropped up through a notification from the New Zealand Union that, owing to the early departure of the New Zealand team for South Africa next season, it had been decided that only players who could make the trip to South Africa should bo included in this season’s North v. South match.

The Chairman (Mr J. Pendeville) said ho did not agree with this view. The match between the two Islands should lie an actual trial of Rugby strength, irrespective of whether the players taking part could go to South Africa or not. Besides debarring many players who could not go to Africa, it would be unfair to debar the Maori players of both Islands from taking part in the North v. South game. He moved: “That this Comin itto considers that the North v. South’match should bo an actual trial of strength between the two Islands, and if not, it should be played ns a trial game.” Mr G. F. Jackson seconded the motion.

Mr .1. King said be agreed with the N.Z. Union. The trials to select the

team for South Africa had to he played this season, and, under the circumstances, it would he no use including players who were, not available for the South African tour. Mr R. Murphy held the same view. They wanted all the trials they could get. Mr H. I>. Morgan said there might he a young player who was good enough to get into one of the Island teams tiiis year, and it would be unfair to deprive him of his chance just because lie could not make the trip to South Africa. Mr A. E. Ncilson: That should not weigh against the success of the New Zeal anil team next year. Hr A. J. Griffiths: Tlio N.Z .Union are holding plenty of other trials matches. Tf only players eligible to go to South Africa are allowed to play this season, this year’s North v. South game cannot count in the records. Mr Frendeville’s motion was carried.