STUCK TO IT

NZ Truth, Issue 1176, 14 June 1928, Page 14

STUCK TO IT

A Draw Was Worth Fighting For (From "N.Z^ Truth's" Oamaru Rep.) Heavy rains during the week had left the grounds very greasy for Saturday's Rugby, in consequence of which, two great forward encounters were witnessed. . .'.... pHIEF interest waa. centred in the **' meeting between Athletic and Old Boys on the Oval, where a keen struggle was anticipated. Play quickly settled down to a .battle royal between the opposing packmen, who, by dash and resolute rucking, showed that . this department of the game has not been neglected locally. The first spell ended three all, but Old Boys opened the second, in cyclonic fashion, Zimmerman finishing off a. bright passing bout by accepting an inpass from Koller and racing over. The maroons evened up as the result of fast following up by the forwards, when MacDonald mulled in the goalmouth. NOBODY'S LAUGH With both teams fully extended, the pace became a cracker and, in spite of many tense situations! the game ended with honors even, six all. Maheno easily defeated Excelsior after a dull, uninspiring game. The early stages of play were even, but the blue backs let their forwards down badly and the second half had not advanced far when the strain of the struggle became manifest. From then on, Maheno's task was easy. The grame was, for the most part, kicking- and dull, and the country team will have to improve greatly on this showing if they are to maintain their present lead in the competition.