FOOTBALL.
THE "KANGAROOS" TOUR
Received April 13, 11.15 p.m. PERTH, April 13
Mr Giltman, manager of thp "Kangaroos," returned to-day. He attributed the financial failure of the professional's tour to the cotton strike in the North of England, and to the press being dead against them o:i account of the charge for admission. The prices usually charged were twopence and fourpence, but during the tour the charge" was Is. He believes that no amateur team will ever again be invited to England from the colonies, as the, result of the Scottish Rugby Union's decision in regard to professionalism.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3163, 14 April 1909, Page 5
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98FOOTBALL. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3163, 14 April 1909, Page 5
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