FOOTBALL

Hokitika Guardian, 13 September 1940, Page 4

FOOTBALL

TO-MORROW’S SHIELD GAAIE.

The West Coast Rugby representa- . tives left this morning for Nelson, where they play Nelson at Trafalgar J Park to-morrow afternoon in the .4 ; , final Sodden Shield challenge of the V. season. Keen interest is being taken in the game, which is the first Shield i . challenge, resisted., by Nelson since that Union lost the shield to-Marl-borough,, in 1929. " \ A description of the match will be relayed by land-line to Station 3ZR Greymoutli, and broadcast at 2.30 p.m. The commentator wil} probably be a former Nelson representative, Air W. A. Reed, who is well-known to West Coast residents as captain of the Nelson Shield team for many years. The AVest Coast side, which the same as played Canterbury a fortnight ago, is regarded by critics as one of the strongest sides the province has produced in recent years, and supporters are confident of victory. The Seddon Shield was last held by AVest Coast three years ago, when it was won from Alarlborough, but lost a fortnight later by 12 points to 11 to Buller, who retained possession until earlier this year, when. Golden Bay-Motueka surprised by an effortless Victory. Nelsofi won the shield a fortnight ago by 8 points to 3.