Solomon says
We suppose that five correct was a reasonable return, but looking at the results the next day we did feel a bit like Emily Bronte “. . . and lust of fame was but a dream that vanished with the morn.”
However, still searching for the El Dorado of seven wins we offer the following selections:
University A will beat a rather demoralised Linwood team. There were complaints that the sidelines were not roped off at St Leonards Park last week. As Lincoln College scored six tries, Linwood might justifiably have wished the goal-line had been roped off.
University B’s chances of beating New Brighton would be like a hedge hog dressed In lace—highly improbable. Christchurch will beat Belfast, and Shirley should be too strong for Marist
Albion’s better backs should account for Sydenham, and Suburbs, after a hard game, should beat Old Boys. Flushed with success a confident Lincoln College team should beat Meri-vale-Papanui unless the vacation causes a problejfr’
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Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31676, 11 May 1968, Page 11
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