SOUTHERN CHAMPIONSHIPS
SUCCESSFUL TEAM IN DUNEDIN [by TELEGRAPH —FRESS association] Wellington.—Poneke, 20, Marist, 8; Eastbourne, 11, Hutt, 9; Petone, 38, Tohnsonville, 8; College Old Boys, 2(>, St. Patrick's, 14; Athletic, 17, Johnsonville, 8. Christchurch. —Rugby matches were played yesterday in bright weather, with the grounds in fair winter condition. Results: Albion, 15, Sydenham, 14; Merivale, 31, University, 19; Sunn.vside, 11, Athletic, 0; Christchurch, 21, Linwood, 8. Dunedin. —By defeating University A hy 15 points to 3 at Carisbrook Southern established a four-point lead and virtually won the premiership, which it holds from last season. Union is in third place and Kaikorai and Pirates are next equal. Results: Southern, 15, University A, 3; Kaikorai, 6, Pirates, 3; Union, 14, Alhambra, 0; Taieri, 15, Zingari, 11; Dunedin, 9, University B, 5. New Plymouth.—Tho Taranaki Rugby Union's northern division matches resulted: United, 21, Star, G; Tukapa, 15, Stratford, 14; Clifton, 11, Inglewood, 0. Southern division: Hawera, 18, Opunake, 3; Okaiawa, 18, Patea, 11; Athletic, 28, Eltham, 0; Kaponga, '9, Waimate, 3.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22469, 13 July 1936, Page 13
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168SOUTHERN CHAMPIONSHIPS New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22469, 13 July 1936, Page 13
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