Manawatu And Wellington Draw A Thrilling Match
(P.A.) Palmerston N., June 7. Manawatu and Wellington fought out a thrilling draw, six points all, in the first representative Rugby match of the season here today before a record crowd, estimated at between 6000 and 7000. Although outhooked better than two to one, Manawatu directed a concentrated attack on the Wellington half, v. Bevan, and, by deadly tackling, frustrated most of the attacking moves. In the closing stages Manawatu gained full ascendancy, and ranged the field in scintillating movements. For Wellington Philiips kicked a penalty goal and Roberts scored a try. For Manawatu Harkness kicked a penalty and Young scored a try.
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Wanganui Chronicle, 8 June 1948, Page 6
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