BEBBINGTON SHIELD MATCH

Hawera Star, Volume LIV, 27 June 1935, Page 9

BEBBINGTON SHIELD MATCH

BUSH BEAT RANGITIKEI. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) PAHIATUA, June-26. Bush Rugby representatives retained the Bcbbington Shield by defeating •Rangitikei on a heavy ground by 11 points to 8. Bush had the ad’/antage of a stiff breeze and the backs in the first spell attacked almost continuously, the visitors never once penetrating the home twenty-five. Lack of finish and too much kicking robbed Bush of several tries. Dobson picked up a clearing kick on the wing and cut through for a. splendid try, opening the account for Bush. Udy converted. Keano added a neat try with a run on the blind side of the scrum. Bush forwards completely dominated the scene, bustling the Rangitikei backs, and but for the good work of Harvey,, fullback, the margin must have been greater^ After the resumption Bush pressed and Alee Mills fielded a cross-kick and scored. Rangitikei retaliated, Dickson scoring a smart try in the corner. Soon Jolly followed up a kick and scored by the posts. Potaka converting. The last stages were exciting and Bush clung to its lead, deserving victory on the run of the play.