ONE-POINT VICTORY

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 52, 10 September 1928, Page 15

ONE-POINT VICTORY

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.) NEW PLYMOUTH, Bth September. Playing in boisterous and showery weather, betore an attendance of 2000, Taranaki defeated Manawhenua to-day by 13 points to 12. All Taranaki's points were scored in the first spell and all Manawhenua s m the second, this being largely due to the fact that a powerful wind blew directly down the field. On attack Taranaki backs gave one of the best displays ot the season, feeding the ball constantly to Crawford, who was playing a fine game. On defence, however, the backs lacked determination and tackled badly. Manawhenua forwards, though listless in the early part of the game, revived in the second spell, and bustled the home team vigorously. They were responsible for all of their team's score. The game was not inspiring at first, but brightened as it progressed, and towards the end, when only one point separated the scores, there was plenty of fire and dash. Taranaki's points were made up by an unconverted try by Owen and two tries by Crawford, both of which were converted by Ike. For Manawhenua, Tatana. kicked two penalty goals, while Satherley scored an unconverted try, and kicked a goal from a mark.