A SECOND SPELL SUPERIORITY

Evening Star, Issue 21749, 18 June 1934, Page 4

A SECOND SPELL SUPERIORITY

ZiHGARI BEAT DUNEDIN A decided second spell superiority was responsible for Zingari-Richmond’s defeat of Dunedin by 14 points to 3 at Tahuna Park. The Dark Blues held Zingari well in the first spell when the score was 3 all, but in the second half of the game the Colours’ backs, aided by heavier forwards, outplayed the Dunedin side, which, however, was handicapped by two players having to retire through injuries. The teams: Zingari-Richmond.—l. Campbell, A. C. Procter, R. Caradus, L. Dick, Waterston, K. . M'Phail, S. M'Doimkl, W. Norris, T. Watkins, J. Murdoch, W. Lowrie, I. \Morrison, R. Douglas, R. Simpson, J. Deuchrass. Dunedin.-—Lee, B. Taylor, S. Wallace, B. M'Shanc. W. Dawkins, Tracy, G. M'Donald, D. Martin. Crowley, L. Todd, F. Marks, C. Collett, R. Herbert, J. Amos, J. Falks.

A concerted effort by the Zingari forwards, with Murdoch and Watkins in the van. took play deep into Dunedin's territory from the kick-off, and for off-side the Colours were awarded a free kick, but Proctor’s effort failed. A high punt by Dawkins relieved the pressure, the bail going to halfway, from where Caradns made a strong run down the flank to put Zingari on the attack again, the ball going right to the line. Following a line-out at the corner, Douglas forced himself over - . The .kick by Caradus . missed. Zingari-Richmond 3, Dunedin 0. Dunedin set up a hot attack, the backs attempting to open out, but passing broke down at Wallace, and tho Colours again advanced down the field. M‘Shane being responsible for stemming the onrush with a splendid mark. So far Zingari were definitely on top. at . had the Dark Blues hard pressed with several movements that nearly finished in success. The poor handling of the Dunedin backs allowed the Zingari rearguard to swing into action from a scrum, Caradus mauling his pass, but a moment dater he atoned for his mistake by making a strong run down the flank from halfway before being grassed. The movement was carried on by the forwards. and Morrison nearly went over, Dunedin just forcing in time. At this stage Lee was injured, and left tiic field. For the first time in the game the Dunedin backs functioned in a passing bout that looked at all dangerous, and M'Shane made a determined dash down the centre of the ground, Amos in the forwards receiving the hall and going for the line, but the effort was held up by a forward pass. From the scrum the ball went to Dawkins, who transferred to Taylor, the speedy wing making a good run to score a splendid try. The kick failed. Dunedin 3, ZingnriRichmond 3. Half-time sounded shortly after. Dunedin began to invest more dash into their play at the beginning of the second spell, Dawkins, who was playing a very steady game, placing his side on the attack with a penetrating kick, and the forwards came up quickly and took the ball in a dribbling rush that went into the Colours’ twenty-five, Campbell saving well and finding touch. Play swung quickly to the other end, and from a scrum M'Donald sent the ball out smartly, Caradus receiving in front of the goal, and drop-kicking, but the ball went under the bar. Procter came up quickly, however, and beat several Dunedin men to score in a handy position. Caradus missed an easy kick. Zingari-Richmond 6, Dunedin 3. Both sides took turns at attack, but numerous chances were still being lost by poor handling. The Zingari forwards were playing with plenty of dash, and came away in a strong dribbling that carried all before it. Taylor bringing much-needed relief by (licking up well and finding the line at halfway. Murdoch aud Douglas were at the head of another forward rush that went down the centre of the field, and M'Phail followed up fast to gather in well and score behind the posts after a run that left the opposition standing. Campbell converted. Zingari-Richmond 11, Dunedin 3. Zingari were now having much the better of the game, and had tire Dark Blues in trouble from the kickoff. Dawkins was injured, and was replaced by Hill. For off-side play in their territory Dunedin were penalised inside the twenty-five, and Caradus put the ball between the posts. ZingariRichmond 14, Dunedin 3. The game ended shortly after with the score: — Zingari-Richmond 14 Dunedin 3 Sir W. Baxter was the referee.