JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
MATCH AT NELSON W ELLINGTON WINN ERS | Per Press Association. ] NELSON, Aug. 5. Tn a Rugby match played ou a sod den ground Wellington defeated Nel son by 15 points to 10. The local team, especially the for
wards, put up a splendid performance against their heavier and more experienced opponents, leading 10 to 9 early in the second spell. Wellington’s backs scored one try when Follock made a brilliant opening for Fleming. Four other tries, scored by Carter, Barry, Fleming and Pringle, came <rom forward rushes. For the home team, Morris completed a dribbling rusk for a try while McKegney scored Nelson’s second try, Morris converting both. The condition of the ground was against any spectacular play. The Rugby Union has been unfortunate with the weather during the Jubilee celebrations.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 182, 6 August 1935, Page 4
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