New Rugby Competition Arranged For Senior Teams In Rangitikei

Wanganui Chronicle, 22 July 1950, Page 3

New Rugby Competition Arranged For Senior Teams In Rangitikei

For the purpose of keeping players fit for forthcoming representative matches, the Rangitikei Rugby Union at a meeting of the management committee on Wednesday night decided to play a special one-round competition at the end of the senior championship. The suggestion came from the Old Boys’ delegate, Mr H. G. Stewart, who said that players were of the opinion that July was too soon to end club football. These tames would also assist in keeping players fit for representative engagements, seeing that Rangitikei had a rep. programme extending into the second week of September. Mr Stewart further suggested that these club matches continue while the reps were playing. Delegates from the Hunterville, Rata and Ohingaiti clubs did not think their seniors could field a team, extending so late in the season, especially if it was intended to play when the reps were playing. After further discussion it was agreed to allow Hunterville and Ohingaiti, and Rata and Bulls to combine to join Old Boys and Athletic in a one-round competition to commence on August' 5. Such a scheme with four teams will occupy three playing Saturdays.

HANDICAPS FOR FINAL TODD AND KEMPTON CUP RACES

The sixth and final races for the Todd and Kempton Cups will be staged by the Marten Harrier Club this afternoon. Both events will start from the Parish Hall at 2 p.m. The seniors will cover 6’ miles and the colts 2* m’les. Handicaps are:—

Seniors: S. Robertson scr , G. Bromley ssec. H. Jelly 1.10, C. Cox 2.30, D. Robertson 3.10, D. Bond 3,55. C. Simcox 4.25, M. Griffin. T. Rivers 4.25 F. Hill. LL. O Donnell 4.50, R. Jenkins 520, R. Coleman, W. Pearce 6.20, T. Patterson 9.10, D. Blackler 9 20, R. Ponga 10.15, J. Veal 10.25. J. McLeod 11.30. R Kensington 15.00, R. Grey 16.06.

Colts: B. Bennett scr, G. Hogan 46 sec. K.-Savill 1.20. H. Fitzsimmons 2 35, B. Gardiner 2.35, R. Stent 2.45, I Hausman 2.55, D. Ha\ sman, G. Sav--111 3.00, R. Pearson, J. Vernon 3.10. T Bright 3.20, A. Tewano 4.05, U. Moffitt 4.35, D. Healy 5.10.

FORMER MARTON RESIDENT DIES IN MELBOURNE

The death took place recently In Melbourne of Mr Henry David Russell, aged 61 years, a son of the late Mr and Mrs James Russell, of Blackwell Street, Marton.

The late Mr H. D. Russell was born In Marton and rece'ved his education at the Marton primary and High Schools When a young man he left for Auckland, where he established a printing business. Some years later he left. Auckland for Melbourne, where he opened another printing establishment, which he carried on t.ll his demise. Mr Russell is survived by three sons—Wilbur /Queensland). Raynham and Carlton (Auckland), and three daughters. Mrs Aubrey Cummings and the Misses Audrey and Lydia Russell (Melbourne). Mrs Lydia Dalefield. of Kairanga, Palmerston North, is a sister.

RANGITIKEI REFEREES INQUIRE ABOUT APPOINTMENTS

The Rangitikei Rugby Referees’ Association has given the Wanganui referees support in the protes <■.gainst the non-appoint” . ~t of a Wangcnui Union referee to co: dol a match against the touring British Isles team. Furthermore, the Rangitikei referees are supporting the Wanganui Associat’on in its efforts to ascertain who was at fault in the par. -I or nominated Wanganui and dljlrict referees rot reaching the New Zealand Rugby Union in Wellington. The Rangitikei referees in a letter received at a meeting of the management committee of the Rangitikei Rugby Union on Wednesday night, urged the union to support the referees in their action and requested that the association’s letter be forwarded to Wanganui.

“The members of the Rangitikei Referees’ Association at a recent meeting discussed the Press report that the names of referees nominated from the Wanganui area to control representative fixtures between New Zealand teams and the touring British Isles team had not reached Wellington,” stated the letter. “As this association had one nominee for these games we whole-heartedly support the Wanganui Rugby Referees’ Association in the request to ascertain who was at fault and why 'these referees’ names were not forwarded and supported by the major union.” Mr A. Henwood, who is a member of the Wangamr Area Appointment Board, said it was unfair that the Wanganui nominations had not been considered. “We have some good types of referees in the Wanganui area ”, said Mr Henwood. The union decided to support, the Rangitikei referees’ action, as requested. ATHLETIC FOOTBALL TEAM Following is the Marton Athletic senior Rugby team to plaj Bulls at Marton this afternoon: J. Hutton, V. Stan'tiall. G. Pull, W. Taite, M. Owens. P. Faurini, K. Smith, T. Oldfield, D. Kinloch, J. Grainger, F. Wasson, P. Gibbs, W. Tocker, R. Price, M. VeTviii, P. Wigglesworth, K. Coles. Team tn assemble at Whitf? Hart at 2.15 p.m.

GALA DAY AT RATA TOMORROW Plenty of entertainment is promised for those visiting Rata tomorrow, where the Football Club has arranged a big programme commencing at 1.30 p.m. with a match between the Whangaehu Rovers and Rata seniors. Thi. gala day has been noted in the past for the Old Timers’ game, but owin. to injuries to several of the players, this year’s fixture has been abandoned. The big game for the afternoon is the ever popular match between the Awapuni Jockey.-, and th' Rata juniors. The Awapuni jockeys can field r. c >od team and play bright, open football.