ASHBURTON VICTORIOUS

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20021, 21 August 1939, Page 10

ASHBURTON VICTORIOUS

MANAWATU DEFEATED HOME BACKS IN FORM (Per Press Association.) ASHBURTON, this day,' In one of the brightest games seen here for some time, Ashburton, though lacking five star players engaged in the South Island minor unions’ team, beat Manawatu by 19 points to eight. It was soon evident that the home team was in tip-top form and, despite the heavy ground, the backs made many fast movements while the handling generally was excellent. Manawatu, with a heavier pack, obtained more of -the ball in the first half, but fast-breaking movements by the Ashburton forwards nullified this ldvantage. On several occasions the visitors should have scored, tout the backs were unable to clinch the movements.

Ashburton scored two minutes after :he kick-off, Bradley scoring after an opening had been ’made by Fergus. A penalty kick toy Behrns gave Ashburton three more points. Thomas then handed to Finlay, Parris coming round fast to score Manawatu's first ry. Finlay converted. Bright play followed, Ashburton pressing hard 1 until A. Doig pushed himself over, Behrns converting. Manawatu retaliated 1 and l just on halfline: Terry burst through to score. Shortly after resuming, Behrns put over Iris second! penalty kick from well ou’side the 25. Bradley’s solo -un which produced l the last try was the highlight of the match. Dashing down the line from- inside his own territory, he kicked infield. The ball landed; in a handy position for Fergus •vho was following up fast to score under the post. Behrns converted.