MANAWATU FOURTHS BEAT HOROWHENUA

Chronicle (Levin), 23 August 1948, Page 4

MANAWATU FOURTHS BEAT HOROWHENUA

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(Continued from Page 4) the big game on the Levin Park Doinain resulted in a win for Manawatu 14 — 6. Horo whenua were not disgraced for their play was of a high stan'dard, but they were beaten by a he-avier team. Manawata have a higher age iimit for their fourth grade and consequently the Horowhenua . lads found the extra weight too great a handicap. Early in the match Manawatu drew first blood when Butler seored but failed to convert. Manawatu 3, Horowhenua 0. 'Then the loeal team pushed Manawatu back with a good rearguard movement and a penalty was awarded in a -handy position. Cornelius drew points for the home side. Manawatu 3, Horowhenua 3. However weight told and two of the Manawatu forwards went down the line, where a serum was. set down. Reid got possession, went through and sent to Heally, who raced over in the corner. Butler failed to convert. Manawatu 6, Horowhenua 3. Although Horowhenua scored early in the second spell, they had the worst of this part of the match. Shortly after play had recommenced, Southcombe kicked clear and Sands gathered in the ball to force his way over. Cornelius failed to convert. Manawatu 6, Horowhenua 6. After this, if Horowhenua could have held their own, Manawatu would have eventually tired. However, Butler made an opening for Rei'd, who dived over in the corner. Milson missed the kick. Manawatu 9, Horowhenua 6. Finally, Butler ran three-quarters of the length of the field to score be'neath the posts. He converted his own, ti'y. Manawatu 14, Horowhenua 6.

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