TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 109, 10 May 1934, Page 3

TAIHAPE

RUGBY AFFAIRS The Management Committee of the Taihape Rugby Union met on Monday evening when there were present: Messrs J. Quirk (chairman), J. Webb, V. Nicholls, J. McDonald, L. A. Heb•erd, R. C. Schofield, Dr. Kronfeld, C. H. Transom (Referees’ Association), and the secretary (Mr C. L. Mullany). An application was received from the Huia Football Club stating that their third-grade team wanted some mat'ches played at Moawhango. Dr. Kronfeld pointed out that it was impossible for the town third-grade teams to travel, but the question of allowing junior matches to be played at Moawhango could be discussed. The chairman expressed the opinion that if possible all matches, whether senior, junior or thirdgrade, should be played at Taihape. Most of the juniors liked to come io town to see the senior matches afterwards. To his way of thinking it seemed ridiculous to send junior teams out to Moawhango when it was not necessary. “All our football should be played on the Recreation Ground at Taihape,” concluded the speaker. The secretary informed the meeting that the Hiwera Club wanted to play Huia juniors at Moawhango. Utiku had a ground of their own and might like some matches there although no application to this effect had been received from the Utiku Club. After a good deal of discussion, Mr Schofield moved that all games be played at Taihape. The motion was seconded by the chairman. Mr J- Webb moved an amendment that the matter be postponed till a later date. The amendment was seconded by Mr McDonald and carried. Players Ordered Off Mr C. H. Transom, who refereed the senior match between Hautapu and Utiku on Saturday, reported having ordered off W. McLennan and T. BlockIcy, two Hautapu players. McLennan had been ordered oil for impertinence and “back chat,” while Blockley had been sent, off for puneh:ng a player. Giving his version of the incidents. Mr Transom said that he had penalised McLennan for deliberate obstruction in a line-out and McLennan started to argue the point and was told that he would be put off if ho did not keep quiet. McLennan thereupon replied “That is just the sort of thing you would do,” and was ordered off. His captain had told him to keep quiet, as well as the speaker. Speaking in regard to Bleckley’s case. Mr Transom said that he had caught Blockley in the act of deliberately punching a player. Both players appeared before the union and gave an explanation. McLennan said that as the ball was thrown in, in a line-out. he caught it and was going to barge through like any other forward when the referee penalised him and said “Any more of that and off you go.” McLennan said that he replied, “Just what vou would do. ’ ’ Mr McDonald: What did you mean by that? McLennan: Mr Transom seems to pick on me every match. J was somewhat. annoyed. Blockley said that it was incorrect to say that he had punched a man. A Utiku player had the ball in his arms and the speaker had tried to take the ball from him. He (Blockley) had certainly not punched anyone. There was no punching about it. Mr O’Connor: Then you denv it. Blockley: I certainly do. I have played football for 14 vears and have never been ordered off before. A Voice: Did the player whom it is alleged you struck have anything to sav after the match? Blockley: No. Mr O'Connor said that he had played against Blockley and hac always found him to be a very clear player. After further discussion the meet ing decided to caution Blockley am suspend McLennan for one playing Saturday. A letter from the Hautapu Clul was taken in committee. HOCKEY NOTES. A good game should be witnessed be tween Athletic and United in the firm game of the first round to-day. Th blacks have improved considerably o last season and were unfortunate i not. beating Y.M. last Thursday Pakeha journeyed to Moawhango an with ten men drew with United—very creditable performance. Wilkin: who played a dashing game, registere the three goals for Pakeha. Athletic have a find in E. Taylor who, in his first game in goal, playe brilliantly, his kicking being remir isceut of Mob Spence, who was th 9thletic and representative custodia last season. He should be a certaint; for the representative eleven. G. Taylor and Booker were both ver sound on defence, repelling the Y.M assaults. It is a pity that they can not hit harder. W. Taylor was pci haps the most outsanding player o the paddock. He will be hard to kec; out of the, representative half line. Pos sessed of a good eye and great stamim he should go a long way. Millar dii plenty of hard hitting and kept th ball up to his forwards, but will hav to lose his habit of undercutting, whicl is a source of danger. Buckley turnm

out for his first game and shows promise. Murphy notched the two goals for Athletic and is playing much better this season than last. Pearce and McLennan worked well together on the left sector. Trcadw | l had his first game of the season and will be a useful centre-forward. Kilkolly arid Hobman gave good exhibitions of full-back play, not letting much pass them. Lelievre did not play as well as last season, getting out of position and missing with hits. However, he will soon be back on form. K. Robinson went well at bully, but spoilt good efforts by giving sticks when in the Athletic circle. Ken Hartley played his usual good game, centring nicely. Keats also played well up to form. HOCKEY ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the of the Taihape Hockey Assoc f t ion was held on Monday, when Mu. L. Lyons presided over the following: Mesdames Howard, Mako, Iwikau; Miss McConachie; Messrs. A. Millar, W. Pine, E. Sheath, J. Nicol, H. Cooper and E. Wilkins. It was decided that senior and junior cups be purchased for competition by men on the day of the Hintz Cup tournament. May 31. A letter was received from the King Country Hockey Association requesting tha ! men’s and ladies’ teams visit Taumarunui. The committee decided that the ladies’ and men’s representative teams visit Taumarunui on June 27. A letter of protest was received from the, Pakeha Ladies’ Club to the effect that Whiti-Tama had played an unregistered player on May 3. After much discussion, it was decided to award the match to Pakeha. It was decided to purchase representative jerseys with blue and gold halves and blue stockings with gold tops. The colours were approved by the N.Z.H.A. A sub-committee consisting of Mrs. Howard and Messrs. L. Lyons and W. Smith was appointed to deal with emergency cases, as the executive met once only in every three weeks. It was decided to charge 7s per loam for ladies and 5s per team for men at the tournament, on May 31. The fixtures for Thursday are as follows:’— Ladies.—*Whiti-Tama v. Utiku at 1.35 p.m.; Mrs. Hayes and Mr. H. Chase. Huia v. Huimai at 3 p.m.; Messrs. E. Sheath and A. Hickman. Men.— Y.M v. Pakeha at 1.30 p.m.; Messrs. W. Smith and W. Mako. Athletic v. United at 3 p.m.; Messrs. L. Lyons and L. Hamlin. The men’s teams are as follow: Y.M. —L Howard, R. Kilkolly, E. Hobman, C. Walker, L. Lelievre, G. Guilliard, H. Mitchell. K. Hartley, C. Keats, K. Robinson (captain). United.—o. Hunter, W. Pine, Mason, D. Mako, P. Mako, N Mako (captain). H. Mako. P. Hekenui, T. Chase, E. Chase, P. Wereta, C. Abbott, R. Chase. Pakeha.—B. Williams, E. Palmer. A. Hickman (captain), H. Easton, W, Robinson. R. Holder, F. Gregory, J. Dick, E. Wilkins, W. McLennan, C. Weller. Athletic.—E. Taylor, G. Taylor, G. Booker. W. Taylor, A. Millar (captain). J. Taylor, J Pearce. D. McLennan, D. Treadwell, F. Buckley, C. Murphy, H. Watson, J. Graig. MAJESTIC CINEMA. “RADIO PARADE.”

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