N.Z. Bowlers Remove Strong Side Cheaply

Chronicle (Levin), 7 September 1949, Page 5

N.Z. Bowlers Remove Strong Side Cheaply

(N.Z.P.A,

—Reuter.

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Received Wednesday, 9.25 a.m. HASTINGS, Sept. 6. New Zealand had a comfortable vvin over the strong South of Engiand side, beating them by an innmgs and three runs. I11 reply.to-New Zealand's 367, Mann's team could make only 159 and 205. It was the twelfth win m 31_matches and it was thoroughly convincing. On a wicket that was never difficult the New Zealanders had the measure of the bowlers who have played in tests or are of test class, i and had no difficulty in removing the potentially strong batting side, Unfortunately, Cowie strained a muscle again this morning so that he will .not be available for the final match of the tour at.. Scarborough, beginning tomorrow. He and the other New Zealand bowlers did well and Reid in particular had a good match. So did Rabone, for in addition to completing his 1000 runs, he also took his fiftieth wicket today when he bowled Evans— - a very satisfactory conclusion to a fine tour record. Mooney took three good catches this morning; and the New Zealand fielding was of a high standard ihroughout the game. It says much for the spirit of the side that although all the players are tired and satiated with cricket, yet their keenness and energy in the, field has never faltered but eontinued to delight the spectators. Details: —