WIN FOR OTAGO

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10687, 6 September 1920, Page 7

WIN FOR OTAGO

WiANGANUT OUTCLASSED. SOUTHERN FORWARDS SUPERIOR. FIB FEBSS ASSOCIATION. DUNEDIN. September 4 Beautiful weather prevailed this afternoon for the Rugby match between Wanganui and Otago, which was played at Carisbrook before an attendance, of fully 8000 spectators. Tho game proved somewhat one-sided, the Otago forwards being very much superior to the opposition, and tho homo team finally won by 34 points to 9. EARLY PLAY EVEN. Even play followed the kick-off for some minutes until the Wanganui forwards broke away, but wero turned back. A good kick by McDougall placed Otago momentarily on the offensive, but tho visiting banks returned play to halfway, where it remained until good line kicking and a bright piece of passing gave Wanganui a chance, but the passing broke down. MeLeary, «ard, and Bain next took play to Uansauui

territory, and the ball travelled rapidly up and down the field, until ’Richardson by fast following up made an excellent opening, from which Paterson scored. Crewes missed tho kick at goal. By a loose forward rush the blue alHl blacks (Wanganui) took . play the Otago line, where Dillon got across, Scott missing tho kick at goal. Three all. A spell 'of interesting play followed, and Ward made' a great opening, which was carried on by Paterson, but Harley missed a pass right in front of the Wanganui goal, and (he visitors cleared. Duncan and Turnbull next showed up in a good piece of attacking play, which was saved by McAuliffe (full-back), and the visitors’ forwards, headed by Beilis aucl Leahy, cleared to half-way, but were turned back. Tho Otago forwards again attacked in determined fashion, and McDougall put in a fine run, which enabled Knox to score in a good position. Crowes goalecl; Otago 8, Wanganui 8. __ After a short spell of even play Hard ran right across tho field and made a brilliant opening. The return kick by a Wanganui back was charged down, and Owles, who had been following up with Ward, scored at the corner. Edwards kick missed; Otago 11. Wanganui 8. A few moments later Paterson initiated a passing rush, which was carried on by Richardson and Crewes, the Instnamed scoring near the corner; Otago 11, Wanganui 3. , , A good piece of play by McLteary followed and a scrum took place five yards out, from which the same player snapper! up Ike ball and went round the open side, scoring a good solo' try. ihe swell ended—Otago 17. Wanganui 8. SECOND SPELL. • The second half opened by some test up and down play, marked by a good lino kick by Scott. McAuliffe broke well away, and kicked down the field, finding Mackay in difficulties, hut tho Otago full-back recovered and found the lino. The blue forwards were beating the opposing pack, and tho passing of the visitors was not gaining much ground, the defence being very sound. oovor;U tree-kicks to either side in turn slowed play clown, and, finally centring, a kick by Owles went over tho line, and they forced~down. Richardson broke away with a loose rush, but McAuliffe marked, and Beilis kicked powerfully down the line. McLearv picked up tho ball an.d dashed through the forwards, passing to Knox, who ran well and passed, to Edwards. This player crossed the line, hut lost tho ball, and Bain, who was following up, obtained possession just in time to score. Turnbull missed tho kick at goal; Otago 20. Wanganui 3. On tho resumption of play Duncan, who had been playing a fine game, was injured and had to, retire. A kick to the line by an Otago .forwaid bounced badly lor the defending backs, and Owles, picking up nicely, passed to Joyce, who transferred to Crowes, enabling the last-named to .score behind tho posts. Crewes Routed; Otago 35, Wanganui 3. ■ , „ A good forward rush bv the ‘ Colours forwards saw Otago busily defending, and Maokav cleared with a lucky speculator. but a tree-kick to Wanganui iollowed. and Beilis made no mistake with the' kick; Otago 25; Wanganui G. Paterson broke away on a fast drjbbiv and fumbling bv Capiou and Dillon allowed McDougall, who was well supported by Coombs and Crewes, to score. There was no goal; Otago 28, Wanganui 6. Beilis, who' was always prominent, once initiated a vigorous attacking effort, which carried tho ball right to. the Otago line, where a force down brought lelief. A few moments, later a free-kick also caused Otago to force. The Wanganui backs next indulged in a nico piece of passing, the hall being bandied oy a number of players, and a pretty movement ended bv Collier scoring behind tho posts. Beilis missed tho kick at goal; Otago 28, Wanganui 9. Owles next set the Otdgo team in motion. and a forward movement was carried on by Bain and .Paterson, Turnbull winding up with a try ili a r, ood position. McDougall failed to convert; Otago 31, Wanpnui 9. McDougall scored just on time,, and the came ended-. Otago *" Wanganui 9 M r O'Leary, of South Canterbury, was .referee.