THE MAJOR SPORTS
WELLINGTON H-QLDS MOST TR O IT HIOS. (Special To The Times). WELLINGTON, Oct. J Wellington's unbeaten record in Rugby football- for the past, -season draws attention to the fact-' Unit at present the capital city is at the head or tlie? list, in most major sports. Besides holding the Rannlriy, Shield, Wellington is, at present, »» possession of the three most important trophies, lor .summer sports, the Bluuket Shield for cricket, tue Wilding Memorial Shield for tennis, and the Athletic Shield lor amateur athletics.. -
In Succor tho Wellington team, on tho past season’s record, is second, oniv te Auckland, the English Association Trophy holders, while tho Chatham Cup. lor Now Zealand s champion soccer chili reprises in ■< suburb of Wellington. The ladies hockey team tied lor the knock-out championship, trophy, but the men s ,hockey team failed this season, in swimming and boxing,-also, Wellington cannot claim so n record r •- ‘ ,
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 11327, 3 October 1930, Page 2
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