Rugby in the City

Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 100, 1 May 1935, Page 12

Rugby in the City

The weekly meeting of tho management committee of tho Manawatu liugby Union was held last night, Mr A. M. Onglcy presiding. Also present were Messrs E. Clcvoly, H. B. Crawford, K. Egiinton, J. K. Hardic, K. Ely, C. P. McMcckau, L. G. Cope, IT. J. Hickey, E. Low, L. Cr. Berry, A. F. Hclleur, C. G. Pcarse, and H. Bowler.

The referee of tho St. Pat.'s-Wood-villo game at Woodvillo ou Saturday last (Mr A. J. Fulton) advised having ordered Madgwick, a St. Pat. ’s player, off the field. Madgwick -was present at tho meeting and said ho had not struck at tho Woodvillo half, as alleged by tho referee, but had caught him across the faco with his open hand, while cudeavouring to tackle the half. The Woodvillo captain had been at a .loss to know why lie had been put off. Mr Fulton, also in attendance, said be had previously warned Madgwick for swearing and talking fight, and in his opinion Madgwick had gone after tho half with his closed fist. Mr Hickey said ho had been an eyewitness of tho incident, and was of opinion tho referee had made a mistake. Ho saw Madgwick’s hand go out, but purely to collar tho half. Mr Bly thought a warning would be sufficient punishment for Madgwick, seeing it was tho first game of the season. Ho moved accordingly and Mr Crawford seconded. Tho chairman said ho would like to get the views of tho halfback on the incident before deciding the matter. Mr Egliuton was of tho same opinion, and moved an amendment along those linos, Mr Low seconding.

Six voted for tho amendment and six for the motion. The chairman's casting vote was in favour of the amendment, and in the mcantimo Madgwick will have to stand down. St. Pat.’s Club submitted the fol-io-wing players for regrading:—N. B. Rush, senior to junior; I. Maguire, junior to third grade.—Granted, and B. Farrington from third to fifth grade. A. Trass (Kowhai club) was granted permission to play on Wednesdays, and R. Kitchen was Tegraded from junior to senior. To Arakura. club wrote asking for games in which it was interested to start at 1.30 or 2 p.m.—To be granted as far as possible. Bongotca club applied for green and white as its colours.—Approved. Bunnythorpe club applied for tho usual grant of 10s towards marking out Bunnythorpe grounds. —Granted. The Manawatu A. and P. Association wrote stating that it was pleased to accept the representative match, Southern Hawke's Bay v. Manawatu, for the Saturday of tho Winter Show. To Ivawau Sub-Union applied for tho usual grant towards school footballs. — Five pounds to bo forwarded and a similar amount to the Oroua Sub-Union as well.

To Ivawau Sub-Union wrote protestin" against players from tlio sub-union being allowed to play in teams competing in Palmerston North. It felt it should have prior claim to all players residing in tho To Kawau area. Mr Bowler said that both Feilding and F. 0.8. clubs would be hard put to it to find players if the request were agreed to. The chairman said the union's attitude Oiad always been to allow country players to come into town to play if they wanted to. It was also mentioned that there was nothing to prevent town players playing for Te Kawau. Te Kawau is to be informed the request cannot bo complied with. To Kawau also suggested that its season’s passes be recognised for games in Manawatu territory where its teams might bo playing. —Decided to recognise official passes, but not season tichcts.

Wairoa County Sub-Union advised of a tour it was likely to make, and asked for a game at. Palmerston North. —Held over for a week. Grade Nominations Third grade: Ashhurst, Feilding Old Boys, Kia Toa, Old Boys, St. Patrick’s, United, Feilding, Woodvillo, Feilding High School, Massey College. Fourth grade: Woodvillo, High School.

Fifth grade: Kia Toa, St. Patrick’s, l-ligh School. Sixth grade: Kia Toa, Old Boys, St. Patrick's, High School. There was some 1 discussion as to what should bo doiv! with the fourth grade, as two teams wero insufficient for a competition. It was decided to ask High School and Woodvillo if they could see their way to play these teams iu tho third grade. As regards the fifth grade, High School is to be asked to endeavour to raise another team to avoid a bye.

Tho drawing up of the lower grade fixtures was left in the hands of Mr Skoglund. The A. and P. Association is to be seen about turfing the portion of the playing area running on to the cinder track, and removing the speedway lamps in front of the grandstand. Selectors Chosen Messrs J. A. Colqulioun and W. Dustin were chosen as senior selectors, and Mr E. Clevely for the juniors. Fixtures for Saturday

Senior. —Old Boys v. Kia Toa, oval, Showgrounds, 3 p.m. (Mr. A. Ward); Oroua Downs v. Feil'ding, Oroua Downs, 2.30 p.m. (Mr J. Holman); Eongotea v. United, Eongotea, 2.30 p.in. (Mr C. Eglinton); Feilding 0.8. v. Woodville, Johnston Park, 3 p.m. (Mr J. Cantwell); St. Pat.’s win by default from Massey College. Junior. —High School v, Kia Toa, oval, Showgrounds, 1.30 p.m. (Mr G. Hoare); Kelvin Springboks v. United, No. 2 Showgrounds, 1.30 p.m. (Mr B. O’Keefe); Old Boys v. St. Pat.’s, No.

2 Showgrounds, 3 p.m. (Mr J. Baker); Bunnythorpe v. Te Arakura, at Bun nytliorpe, 2 p.m. (Mr H. Hughes); Feilding win by default from Massey College.