FOOTBALL

Waikato Independent, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2924, 17 April 1928, Page 5

FOOTBALL

CAMBRIDGE RUGBY UNION. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Rugby Union management committee was held in the Power Board buildings last evening when there were present, Messrs T. Cray (president), A. Harris, 11. D. Prichard (Schools' Association), A. R. Thomas (Referees' Association), C Hodgson and J. Wallis (Kaipaki), A. Lynds (Leamingtdn), J. Keeley and T. H. Hall (City), F .T. Windsor (Tauwhare), J. Bourke (Hautapu), and the secretary. Messrs R. Cuius, r r. Dagg and A. Montgomery were granted leave of absence. The Kaipaki Club. Arising out of a recommendation from the annual meeting the territory for tbe newly formed Kaipaki Club was discussed and finally it was resolved that the president, Mr Geo. House (secretary, Kaipaki Club) and the secretary, be a deputation to wait on the Waipa Union at its next meeting, with a view to arriving at an amicable arrangement. The Kaipaki Club wrote applying for affiliation as a junior. The letter also stated that in all probability a thirdgrade team would also be entered. Mr -T. Wallis said they were almost assured of a third-grade team. On tiie motion-of Messrs Thomas and Bourke it was resolved that Kaipaki's affiliation be accepted, and that as suggested maroon be adopted as the club's colours. Third-Jgrade Competition. Mr Prichard brought forward several suggestions for the operation of the third-grade competition, and after discussion it was decided that three rounds be played, the first round to commence on Saturday, May 20.

It was further agreed that all players in the third-grade competition must register before the first round commences.

The following motion was also moved by Mr Prichard and seconded by Mr Harris: That there be no weight limit for players under 18 years of age on May 1; players must, if 18 years of age or over on May 1, weigh not more than lOst (as they play) when officially weighed in prior to their first match.

The matter brought forward considerable discussion Mr Keeley being strongly of opinion that if the age limit was 18 ft would cripple some of the clubs. He favoured a straight out weight limit.

Mr Keeley's remarks were supported by Mr Hall, who moved as an amendment, and it was seconded by Mr Windsor, that there be a weight'limit only and that it be 9st slbs. An amendment by Mr Hodgson that there be a weight limit only of lOst 7lbs lapsed for want of a seconder. Mr Prichard remarked that if the second amendment was carried about 12 players would be cut out of the school team. On being put to the meeting the amendment was lost and Mr Pilchard's motion was carried. It was further decided on the suggestion of Mr Prichard that the Waikato river be the boundary between Leamington and City for third-grade players. Reference was made to the good work of Mr W. R. Edwards in the interests of the third-grade competition last season, and it was unanimously resolved to again invite Mr Edwards to act as manager of the competition. Caretaker. The'appointment of a caretaker was left in the hands of Mr Hall and the secretary. General. The president and secretary were authorised to operate on the bank account. The secretary was instructed to apply for the use of the Leamington Domain and Victoria Square. The secretary was instructed to forward a letter of appreciation to Dr Tod for his kind assistance during tho past season. The secretary was instructed to issue challenges for the Peace, Finlay and Boyce Cups. The secretary was requested to again look into the matter of v the lighting of Victoria Square for practices.

The secretary reported that Hamilton Technical Old Boys were desirous of sending over to Cambridge on Saturday next senior and junior teams, but owing to the Oddfellows' Lodge match on the same afternoon it was decided to advise Hamilton accordingly.

A. request was also received from the secretary of the Hinucra Club asking for a practice match at 1.30 on Saturday next.

The Tauwhare delegate offered to bring over the Tauwhare juniors and it was decided to play a curtain-raiser to the Oddfellows' match.

The question of shifting the grandstand to the western side of Victoria Square was discussed, and it was resolved that the matter be undertaken before the' season commences. The president, secretary and Mr Hall were deputed to attend to the matter. It was also decided to request the

Borough Council to provide an ent>" ranee from Queen Street.

LODGE MATCH. NEXT SATURDAY. Although tho competitions of the Rugby Union do not open until May 12, the first football match will be played at Victoria Square on Saturday next when the Hamilton and Cambridge Manchester Unity Oddfellows' teams will meet at 3 p.m., the proceeds being in aid of tho local lodge-room. The Rugby Union are assisting by putting on a curtain-raiser at 1.30, the contesting teams being Tauwhare anttHinuera. In the evening the local lodge's SOC iol committee will hold.a dance at the Leamington Town Hall as advertised.