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Pacific Islands Monthly, 23 June 1932Vol. II, No. 11

Sports in Western Samoa.

p. 46 · Read in the full issue

From Our Own Correspondent.

Apia, May 20.

THE football season has now closed, and the trophies won by the various teams have been presented by the Administrator. The winning clubs are Lepea, Apia (two teams), Avele, and Marist (two teams).

The Apia Turf Club has announced its pro gramme for the King’s Birthday meeting on June 3, when visitors from American Samoa are expected to take part.

The King’s Birthday sports will be started with a regatta in the morning, in which Fau basis and Paopaos will participate, and for which substantial prizes are announced.

The golf season was opened on May 7 by the Administrator, and some interesting competitions were decided on the first day of playing.

Bowling still attracts a good few enthusiasts, and the club has substantially gained in new and younger members.