SECOND DIVISION

Evening Post, Issue 19, 23 July 1934, Page 4

SECOND DIVISION

MIRAMAR B?AT PONEKE

Mu-amar not only defeated Poneke, but were somewhat: unfortunate in npt scoring more points than the 7 to 6, which gave them victory in. an interesting game played- on the Polo Ground. The actual scores were a ,-potted goal and a try to two tries.1: The -ball: was too heavy for conversions. fMiramar forwards more than held their own and gave possession to backs who have improved considerably. Tho result: was'that in the first spell Poneke were penned in their' own territory for most of; the time.

. Poneke_ scored first, Keen going over from a line-out near the goal line. Miramar carried-play to Poneke's twenty-five, and what seemed a certain try'followed, but was not allowed. . ' -■■■;:

; Upon resumption after half-time, Mira:mar seized a chance, following some ipatchy play, when a Poneke pass was jdropped. The Miramar forwards went tnrpugh and joined up with the backs in a-'paßsing bout which could not be denied, J. Cbdyre, wossing and making the points :all square, Dawson gave Miramar the lead when,' the forwards hooking near Poneke's line, he, potted a goal. Poneke iaroused and challenged Miramar, but the defence was sound over a good period. Just'befoTe time, McLaughlin scored Poneke's second try. The mark was wide out and the kick failed, the game finishing Miramar 7, Poneko 6. Mr. B. Matthews was the referee.