MANAWATU DEFEATED
NORTH OTAGO'S SUCCESS FORWARDS SUPERIOR (Per Press Association.) OAMARU, this day. In an exciting game on a muddy ground, with drizzling rain, North Otago defeated Manawatu by 14 points to 10. Manawatu had the better of the game in the first spell, when only solid tackling prevented the score from mounting, the half-time score being Manawatu 5, North Otago 3. North Otago forwards played a fine game in the second spell, dominating the play and bustling their opponents into mistakes to secure victory. For the winners, Medley, Gillies, Depree and Low scored tries, Easton converting one. For Manawatu, Findlay and McKenzie scored tries, Finlay converting both.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20012, 10 August 1939, Page 9
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108MANAWATU DEFEATED Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20012, 10 August 1939, Page 9
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