MANAWATU DRAW WITH WELLINGTON
(P.A.I PALMERSTON N., June 8. Manawatu and Wellington fought out a thrilling display in the first representative Rugby match of the season yesterday before a record crowd estimated between OfiOfi and 7000. The result was a draw, (i—all.
Although oulhooked beltter than two to one, Manawatu directed a concentrated attack on the Wellington half, V. Bevan, and by deadly tackling frustrated most attacking moves. In the closing stages Manawatu gained a full ascendancy and ranged the field in scintillating movements. For Wellington, Phillips kicked a penalty goat and Roberts scored a try. For Manawalu. Harkness kicked a penalty goal and Young scored a try.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22658, 8 June 1948, Page 3
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108MANAWATU DRAW WITH WELLINGTON Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22658, 8 June 1948, Page 3
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