HAWKE’S BAY TOO GOOD.
Backs Deciding Factor Against Manawatu.
Per Press Association. PALMERSTON N., July 18. Playing; in sunshine on a heavy ground the Hawke’s Bay tourists defeated Manawatu by 22 points to 16. The Hawke’s Bay backs were superior, handling and tackling well. The Manawatu forwards fully held their own, securing a generous share of the ball and breaking • well, but the rearguard was uncertain. Hawke’s Bay had a definite advantage in the first spell, their backs showing good anticipation and fast penetration when attacking. Bradley opened for Hawke’s Bay with a penalty, Finlay replying in like fashion. The game was mostly a duel in the open, Hawke’s Bay assuming command towards the interval. Tries were scored by Steere and Rolls (2), Evans converting one. The score at the interval was 14-3. In the second half the Manawatu forwards dominated the play. Devine, Crawford and Gillespie scored tries for Manawatu. Finlay converted two. Apsey crossed the line and Evans converted for Hawke’s Bay, and Evans scored a try.
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Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20361, 19 July 1934, Page 17
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169HAWKE’S BAY TOO GOOD. Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20361, 19 July 1934, Page 17
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