Thames Valley Beats King Country
(New Zealand Press Association) NEW PLYMOUTH, May 13. Thames Valley beat King Country by 20 points to 19 in the season’s first representative Rugby match at Otorohanga today. Thames Valley owed victory to some extent to the kicking ability of R. M. Jacomb. He kicked goals from five penalties and was successful with the conversion of a try scored by B. Mitchell, on which the fate of the game depended. C Sanson and H. Paiaka scored tries for King Country. I. Aitken converted both and kicked three goals from penalties. The half-time score • was 11-6 in favour of King Country. ALBION CLUB Notice to sst 71b teams for Saturday, May 16: *‘A” team v. Merivale, South Park 14, at 11 a.m.—All players not listed below please report to Mr J. Ellis. “B” team v. Sumner, South Park 20. at 11 a.m.—The following are to report to Mr G. Mustchin, please: D. Rowlands. R. Scott. D. Larcombe. D. Stewart, T. Roberts, B. Mustchin, A. Fantham, M. Edwards. W. Cogle. W Paulin, M. Dick, G. Sargison, R Davidson. J. Wells. G. Poskitt. —Advt. RUGBY NEWS “RECORD” (Senior form review and notes) 6d a Copy. Canterbury Rugby Union’s Official Guide For Sale Friday afternoon and evenings in the city at: D. McAULEY, Tobacconist, cnr. Manchester and Worcester streets. CROMB AND MERRITT, Sports Dealers. 110 Cashel street. SIMPSON and WILLIAMS. LTD.. 238 High street. FISHER’S BOOKSHOP 564 Colombo street. J S. PATRICK. 184 A Armagh street. —Advt.
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Press, Volume XCVIII, Issue 28894, 14 May 1959, Page 6
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