AUCKLAND v. WELLINGTON.
ATJCKI/AND, August 22. The match played between the Wellington and Auckland teams under Northern Union rules at Victoria Park attracted an attendance of about 8000. The nmteh, " which was followed with curious interest by " the large- crowd.- ended in a win for Auckland by 16 points to'" 1 U. A feature' of the match was the goal-kicking of W. Tyler. who- kicked, two" goals from marks, two penalty goals-. -And converted one try. Auckland's tries were scored by W. Wyn-; yard and Bowe. The Wellington soore was made up of four tries, scored by: King, Barber, Twohill, and M'Gill. G. Spencer converted' Barber's try.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2811, 26 August 1908, Page 62
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107AUCKLAND v. WELLINGTON. Otago Witness, Issue 2811, 26 August 1908, Page 62
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