WELLINGTON'S BIG WIN
Oriental* wfcre' overwhelmed.Miy -Wellington at Hatait'al? " Tlie Wellington three-quarter line played' brilliant football and a weak Oriental defence was often' completely dazzled by the speed of the- attack;' Mclnnes (centre) was the-pivot of some clever moves, and Hicks abd Brown provided .spectacular dashes. Forward, the struggle was much more even, but "Wellington's teamwork was greatly superior. In the last eight...minutes., Wellington played all over tfio- opposition and added 13 points. For Wellington, Mclnnes scored two tries and Lawrence, -"Manning;- lUingworth,- Brown; Hicks, and McLean one. each. Taylor converted four -and McLean" one, For Oriental,, Shirley kicked a field goal; Drearer" a penalty goal, and Marshment scored ,a try. Result: Wellington 34; Oriental 10. The referee was Mr. W. R. Ellison.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXXI, Issue 116, 19 May 1941, Page 11
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123WELLINGTON'S BIG WIN Evening Post, Volume CXXXI, Issue 116, 19 May 1941, Page 11
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