Cook Is. Footballer’S
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Death
From Our Own Correspondent
Rarotonga, Oct. 4.
THERE was an animated scene of friendly rivalry as the teams of Muri and Arorangi met to play their tie for the Sports Association Cup, on Mun Beach sports ground, Rarotonga, on September 10. As common with all sports the Cook Islanders engage in, this game was a revelation of sportsmanship and clean play.
Popular Pu Napa was making a run with the ball. He had evaded three opponents when a fourth grabbed him, but he still continued to run when an other tackled him, bringing him to the ground. He managed to arise but walked only a few steps when he collapsed.
He was taken to hospital where he was found to be suffering from serious internal injuries, to which he succumbed that night.