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BEBBINGTON SHIELD BUSH AND RANGITIKEI HOLDERS RETAIN TROPHY (Per Press Association.) P A 111 AT UA, June 24 Bush Union retained the Bebbmgton Shield, drawing with Rangitikei, 9 points all. Tho ground was heavy and the ball greasy. Tho game was tho most exciting witnessed hero for some seasons. The first spell was remarkably even, with the score six all at half-time. Harro scored for Rangitikei and Hartley kicked a penalty. AlcCarthy and J. Galvin scored for Bush. Early in the second spell. Gallagher scored a sensational try for tho challengers but Bush equalised a few minutes before time, Harris scoring. Tho Bush forwards hold a slight superiority but tho Rangitikei backs wore most enterprising.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 148, 25 June 1931, Page 8
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116RUGBY Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 148, 25 June 1931, Page 8
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