RUGBY MIX-UP
WAIROA MAKES HISTORY PLAYERS DISQUALIFIED REFEREE STOOD DOWN I Per Press Association. J M AIROA, May 9. Wairoa created Rugby history last night when the union dealt with live players of one club, two senior and one other player, two spectators, and the referee for offences on the field in various parts of the district on Saturday. Further, the union had to consider the action of the referee in calling off a senior game at Mahia on account of 1 misbehaviour on the part of spectators, who, speaking in Maori, urged the home team to adopt dirty tactics. The referee’s knowledge of the native tongue enabled him to realise what was being said and as the visiting side were all pakeha, he stopped the game for their protection. The union dealt severely with all the offenders, even the referee, who was stood down for two Saturdays for striking a spetator who had used insulting remarks.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 109, 10 May 1934, Page 4
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