RUGBY LEAGUE
ST. GEORGE V. PETONE
St. George beat Petone by 14 points to 10 in a senior Rugby League match at Newtown Part Petone had the advantage in the scrums, but this was nullified by their rearguard's persisting in passing the slippery ball. Their heavy forwards failed to use the wind to full advantage. It was in the second spell that St. George's forwards, led by Herkt, penetrated Petone's defence. They kicked the ball high and backs finished off the movements. Edie (St. George's left winger) ran from half-way, outpaced the opposition, and Scored a spectacular try. Petone's tries were scored by K. Bevan and Stewart. IVrkinson converted a try and kicked a penalty goal. For St. George, Wahinia, Swanberg, Edie (2). scored tries. O'Connor converted a try. Mr. W. E. Simpson refereed. SENIOR RESULTS. Miramar 14 Kandwick 10 Eastern Suburbs ..' 8 Central 3 RESERVE GRADE. Kandwick beat Petone B, by default.
IN OTHER CENTRES
(By Telegraph—Press Association.)
Auckland. —Ponsonby 8, North Shore 3; Richmond 22, Manukau 6; Newton 29, Papakura 8; Marist 10, City 5.
Christchurch.—-Addington 22, Hornby 8; Sydenham 35, Riccarton 5; Linwood 15, Waimairi 5.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 25, 29 July 1940, Page 4
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189RUGBY LEAGUE Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 25, 29 July 1940, Page 4
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