COMFORTABLE WIN

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26216, 29 July 1946, Page 6

COMFORTABLE WIN

SOUTHERN BEATS PORT CHALMERS Superior combination and more allround finish were largely responsible for Southern’s victory over the home team at Port Chalmers by 19 points to 3. There was little between the teams in the early stages, and Southern led by only 3—nil at the interval, but in the second half the Port Chalmers men were unable to keep pace with their‘opponents, and Southern clearly established its superiority. Quick following up by the forwards and clean, sure handling by the backs, with both departments working well together, were the secrets of Southern’s success. Although a penalty goal kicked by T. Howley was the only score in the first half, the Black and Whites were on top for most of that spell, and in the later stages of the game the solid groundwork and the wearing tactics of the first half brought their, reward. J. Peck equalised early in the second spell with a penalty kick, which raised the hopes of the local supporters, but this state of affairs was short lived. Some bright passing rushes by the Southern backs culminated in tries, which were scored by Howley, Morton, and Strathdee. Howley converted two tries and kicked a further penalty goal. Mr N. Larkins was the referee.