THE CURTAIN RAISER

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIII, 29 July 1929, Page 6

THE CURTAIN RAISER

COLLEGE DEFEAT’S NELSON The curtain raiser to the Shield match was played between the Nelson and College junior teams. The play was bright with many combined passing movements. Nelson were the first to get points, Hume, the half dashing round the scrum, sending {fife hall to G. Scoltock who side stepped two College players and went over for a try in tho corner. College evened the score with a penalty goal kicked by R,. Newman. Towards the end College gained a com foilable margin with a converted try. The ball travelled from the half to the winer, Stewart, who touched down, and R. Newman converted. Mr A. Dalton refereed. WELLINGTON RESULTS . (By Telegraph—Press Association) WELLINGTON, 27th July. Rugby results were as follows: Senior A—Oriental 5, Petone 14; Wellington 5, Berhampore 12; Old Boys 19,

Enrtlhounie 10: University 24, Ponckc 9; Athletic 8. Marist 13. Senior B—Oriental 5. Johnsonvillo 9; Training College 0. Hull 20; Upper Unit 8, Solwyn 9; University 16, .Melrose 0: Old Hoys 3. Pniirua 9. ELAY ELSEWHERE MANAWIIKNUA BEAT BUSH (By Te'Qeraiih—Peana Awootatton) BAHIATUA. This Hay. Mamnvlienua beat Bush by 14 points to 9 in an open, spectacular game. SOUTH CANTERBURY WIN OAMARU, This Day. On a heavy ground Soulli Canterbury beat North Otago pist on I lie call of time by .11 points to 9. CHARITY DAY AT AUCKLAND AUCKLAND, This Day. Tile. Rugby Union’s charity day produced between £3OO and £4OO.