SOUTH AUCKLAND DEFEATS WELLINGTON.
Fer Press Association. WELLINGTON, June 23. Fast, open and Interesting may be said of the Rugby League match between Wellington and South Auckland. The visitors won by 10 points to 12, but should have registered more points. Many Infringements in (he opening
stages- placed .South Auckland on the defensive.,. In the first spell MVOonald scored a try Cor Sou it) Auckland, and Sherlock goaleci. South Auckland 5, Wellington • In the second spell J. Carroll and "Desmond .scored tor Wellington, while •Tack sou fSouth Auckland,), after fine sr.io work, trailsferred to Hooper, who srored. St. rlo'-fp kick was eureeugful. Soijth Auckland 10, Wellington 6. Dosmonel then scored again for the home team. South Auckland 10, Wellington 9. Johnston's try brought South tA-uclc-land’s score to 13. Shortly after Ryan kicked a penalty goal for Wellington, making the tally 13-12 in South Auckland’s favour. Green put the result beIyond doubt by scoring another try for South Auckland, and the game ended with y-ie scores 13-16 to their advantage.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 17881, 24 June 1926, Page 3
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