FOOTBALL.
DY TKLEGIUPIT —PRESS ASSX., COPYRIGHT. SCOTLAND DEFEATS WALKS . LONDON. Feb. li. At Edinburgh, Scotland defeated Wales at Rugby by S to 5. The match, was played in showery weather, forty thousand being present. The Welsh forward rushes frequently worried their opponents, and after twenty-eight minutes’ play, Wales scored a try which was converted. Then Scotland pressed and was twice nearly in: but the passing lacked accuracy. At halt time Wales led by five to nil; but five minutes after resumption of play, Scotland scored a penalty goal, and later, a try which was converted. Wales m atle tl asperate elforts to recover; her forwards repeatedly excelled, and the three-quarters brought off passing movements: but they lacked pace to carry them through. Scotland retaliated with three tremendous attacks, a great struggle ending with Scotland 8 paints to five.
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Hokitika Guardian, 8 February 1926, Page 1
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138FOOTBALL. Hokitika Guardian, 8 February 1926, Page 1
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