Worthy Opponents
(From "N.Z. Truth's" Masterton
Rep.)
"UTAIRARAPA proved themselves . definitely superior . to Canterbury m the Ranfurly Shield match at Masterton on Wednesday;. winning the. game by 17 points to 12.^ ■>['■'-
In the first spell the Canterbury i forwards were getti rig - more v than ; their share of the ball and half-time sounded with the score at five all. Their backs are over-rated.
In the second spell Cooke led off with a dropped goal and from then;, on the game was never in* doubt. ,"•• Lilburne went off at half-time wltH-:* an injured shoulder. .' Vyj Cooke, Mill and Roach were bril-."]; liant m the Wairarapa back division./ % There was not a. weak spot m .thfe* v home side's defence. , ■ -..
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NZ Truth, Issue 1239, 29 August 1929, Page 16
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