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Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 139, 16 June 1930, Page 4

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WESLEY HOLD KARORI. The Wesley-Karori watch resulted; in a draw, 2-all. During the first few minutes of play, Wesley had their opponents hemmed in in their ■ twenty-five, and aeveral corners were given, but without result. A timely clearance by Spiers sent the Black" forwards away at last, and a find: passing movement followed. Karori were given a penalty corner, and Perrin goaled Well. Karori 1, Wesley 0. The advantage was short-lived, however, for the W«sley halves; ■ in particular Pyle, gave the forwards* their opportunity, and a smart centre from Hookham was snapped up by Frethey, who netted with a beautiful first-time shot. Karori 1, Wesley li The Blue forwards continued to press, and only • a well-timed kick by Moore saved a score. Karori then attacked hotly, and there were many anxious moments for the Wesley backs, Robb and Roberts being most prominent among the Karori vanguard. The defence held, howeVer, and honours were even for the remainder of the spell. Both teams were on their mettle at the beginning of the second half. Karori worked their way into the Wesley circle, where Kobb scored after an exciting melee, but the Wesley forwards, wio. were playing exceptionally well, were not to be denied. Passing accurately and combining faultlessly, they swept down the field, and Frethcy capped an ■ excellent rush with 'a ' goal. Karori 2, Wesley 2. Karori Were constantly in the Wesley area in the final stages, but were unable to add to their score. Messrs. J. W. Russell and H. J. Smith were the referees*. ' . '