ARMY FOOTBALL
NEW ZEALANDERS WIN ALDERSHOT DEFEATED ALL BLACK ATMOSPHERE (United Pres? Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyrlgnt) (Received April 8, 3.15 p.m.) LONDON. April 7 There was a characteristic All Blacks’ background when the New Zealand Contingent played the Aidershot Command. The match began after the famous war cry. Mr W. J. Jordan, High Commissioner, was present. Many members of the contingent bunched among the spectators kept up a refreshing and frank running commentary on the play. The side played hard, keen football, reminiscent of the great All Blacks’ play seen here in the past. The outstanding players were Coombe, Cutbush and Francis. A penalty goal for the Aldershot command came 15 minutes after the start. The New Zealanders within tv/o minutes responded and took the lead, which the Command regained and then again lost it. The halftime score was 10-8. The second half was less interesting, though Cutbush frequently showed himself a fine player. The only further score came towards the end, when Coombe kicked a penalty goal, giving New Zealand the victory by 13 points to 8.
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Waikato Times, Volume 126, Issue 21082, 8 April 1940, Page 8
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177ARMY FOOTBALL Waikato Times, Volume 126, Issue 21082, 8 April 1940, Page 8
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