AN EPIC MATCH TOLD IN EPIC WAY

Radio Record, Volume I, Issue 12, 7 October 1927, Page 5

AN EPIC MATCH TOLD IN EPIC WAY

> 2YA’S BRILLIANT DESCRIPTION OF NORTH y, SOUTH MATCH A battle of giants was staged for decision at Athletic Park on Sfaturday, October 1, when the Rugby gem of the season was set down for decision by the match between the North and South Island representatives. 7 That game, we venture to think, will go down in history as one of the greatest ever played in the Dominion-and that means, probably one of the best in the world. It was fitting, therefore, that it should not only be seen by not fewer than 25,000, but "heard" by probably twice that number at least. , For this special occasion the Radio Broadcasting Coy’s chief sports announcer, Mr. A. R. Allardyce, came north, and worthily’ did he main« tain the reputation he established for himself, notably in the Hawke's: Bay-Wairarapa Ranfurly Shield match. His quick eye’ and forceful descriptive touches portrayed the stirring battle to thousands in distant homes, and enabled them to enjoy the thrill. It was a great game and a great description,