BERHAMPORE AGAIN

Evening Post, Volume CXVII, Issue 148, 25 June 1934, Page 4

BERHAMPORE AGAIN

Berhampore secured a well-deserved win over Jphnsonyille at AVakefield Park,; in an interesting game. Neither side Had lpst a game for four successive weeks.;. Berhampore are a greatly-improved team, whilst '; Johnsonville, it seems, are never happy away-from home. The play was largely; of a spasmodic nature, but was fast and strenuous at times, the fortunes fluctuating considerably. -• Owing .'.entirely to i superlative forward play in which^ Trenchard arid Kenny' were outstanding, Johnsonville had the better of the opening session, and led by 6 points to 3 at half-time. There was no further score till the last ten minutes of the game, when the Berhampore forwards came right into their own, and carried all before them. Two tries were added, making Berhampore the victors; by 11 points to 6. Full credit must, be given to the fine pack that Berhampore fielded,, and:that they were very fitjwaS proved' by .the manner in which they secured victory. Mason and Miller were their'.':outstanding workers. ,- . ; Play S was slack v at" the commencement, I but aft;er a long'run by Mailman, Moore failed to get ;to the ball, and Gunn finished ofls a movement in which most of the backs' jook part with a try. Knudson's kick failed. The. Johnsonville forwards then commenced a solid attack, and during the remainder of' the spell they repeatedly swept ■'the field in spectacular rushes.^ Their backs were off colour, and gave them 'no",support. Chaney scored first frim a tricky kick, and Round secured' the ■. other try, Trenchard missing both attempts to convert the tries. Play was unenterprising in the; second spell, and both'sides missed numerous chances. Berhampore were playing to the Johnsonville full-back,: who was weak, and with their forwards, finishing on in great form, theyattacked[ Eraser scored from an opening made by Mason. Knudsoij converted; arid Berhampore had the lead. They attacked again and Moore badly snissed the, ball to let Knudson away I for. andther try just before ,time. Mr. A. C. ;Swan was referee. . ■- ."