RUGBY LEAGUE
NORTH V. SOUTH ISLAND (By Telegraph—Press Association) AUCKLAND, This Day. In the annual North Island v. South Island Rugby League fixture played at Carlaw Park North won by 36 points to 18. Beautiful weather prevailed and 10,000 people watched a splendid game. In the first half South were superior. The backs were good in passing bouts but the forwards dominated play. Possession of the ball gave South an advantage until North changed their hookers. The match Was a triumph for Cooke, the ex-All Black, who played a brilliaiit game. The play was fast and exciting and the game "revealed to Aucklanders the improvement of South’s play. Amos and P. Scott were the best South backs, and Morris impressed on the wing. Hamberger, Scott and Glynn were the best forwards.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 3 September 1934, Page 7
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131RUGBY LEAGUE Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 3 September 1934, Page 7
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