FOOTBALL
HEAVY DOWNPOUR
UNPROMISING FOR MATCH
(By Telegraph—Press Association)
PALMERSTON N., May 23. The heavy deluge yesterday, followed by a steady downpour early this morning does not.,promise, will for the match Britain v. i.Manawheiiua. Iheie are now indications of the weather improving, but the ground is heavy and greasy. It was deemed advisable to postpone the two) curtain raisois which had been arranged. Roth teams i take the field as originally selected. [ Prentice. Capt.< of te Britishers
f leads the visitors and Galpin the loci al side. Roth are. members of the opposing scrums. The weather conditions may curtail the crowd somewhat : hut the main stand is rapidly filling with enthusiasts from afield pouring ipto town by carand train, and a small hand of keen supporters were assembled at the entrance gates an hour before they were due to open,
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Hokitika Guardian, 28 May 1930, Page 5
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