HUNTERVILLE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 112, 14 May 1935, Page 9

HUNTERVILLE

RUGBY FOOTBALL After being definitely on top for the greater part of the game Hunterville faded to allow the visitors to cross the line twice and come out on top by \ six points. Hunterville won the toss and electing to play up the grade commenced brightly. Hunterville had the bettei of this spell, the forwards, led nv Powell, playing well. The backs mad* efforts to open play but erratic passing was the downfall of several good movements. An opportunity from a penalty in a handy position was lost by Smith and shortly after Halcomb® also missed an easy three points from a penalty. Although Hunterville was knocking at the door on several occasions.

With Hunterville commencing the second spell on the down grade it was expected by the fair muster of spectators that the home side would put on a few points, but despite the fact that they were within an ace of scoring on various occasions the yellow defence held the rather unfinished movements of Hunterville. Suddenly, with half the spell gone, Halcombe rallied and Barker broke away to be tackled near the red line. Dais, following up, snapped up and went over well out. Rye failed to convert. —Halcombe 3, Hunterville 0. Although Hunterville commenced with renewed vigour, so did Halcombe and fitness told to see yellow break away and send C. Clapham over in the corner. T. Clapham s kick missed. —Halcombe 6, Hunterville 0. Halcombe remained to top until the final whistle. Mr. R. Baker refereed.