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Coventry,   17 January 1953
Newport RFC Coventry
Points
3
9
Tries
Conversions
Penalties
Drop Goals
Goals From Mark
Venue
Away
Game Category
Official
Attendance
unknown
Referee
L. M. Boundy (London Society of Referees)

From the match programme:-

"CLUB NOTES."

"First of all, congratulations to Stan Adkins on his selection for England v. Wales today at Cardiff. Also to Derrick Ashcroft on being selected as reserve to travel. We hope to see him in the next England team."

"Meanwhile, of necessity, we have been without their services. Those members of the Extra 1st. XV. who have played for the senior team have made a very good start, so we need not worry about our reserves, they have done extremely well."

"Today we welcome Newport. It is a pity that, owing to Internat­ional calls, both teams will be below strength, but no doubt we shall see a good game, with, we hope, plenty of open football. Roy Rowland will be meeting old friends, as he came to Coventry from Newport about eighteen months ago."

"The Extra 1st. XV. under the guidance of Ivor Preece and Wilf Graham are climbing to great heights. The type of football they play is of a high standard, and attendance of spectators is getting greater every game. Keep it up "Extras","

"SUPPORTERS'   CLUB   NOTES."

"Constructive criticism is always welcome, providing we receive it at the right time. We should like supporters to know that they are represented on the Coventry Committee by Capt. R. Edwards, an old Coventry player, who is only too willing to put suggestions forward to the right quarter. So if you have any practical notions, don't keep them to yourselves, call at the Supporters' Club office, and pour out your ideas."

"Tickets for the England v. Wales Schoolboy match to be played at Coundon Road on March 28th. will soon be available and the Supporters' Club will have an early allocation. Prices are:- Centre Stand 10/6, Wings 7/6, Ringside 5/-. and are reserved. Will members who require tickets for this game call at the office and let the Secretary know your requirements."

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