MOUNTFORD, CES

born 1921, Blackball, N.Z. byname of Cecil Mountford New Zealand rugby player and coach who was considered to be one of the best stand-off halfs in the sport. He joined Wigan (Lancashire, Eng.) in 1946 and in 194748 set an appearance record of 54 games in a season. In 1952 he moved to Warrington (Cheshire) as manager and steered them to seven trophies before leaving to coach Blackpool borough for two seasons. He later returned to New Zealand.