Second only to Leach was "Stoker Jenkins who, after hitting up a sound 54 for the Wanderers, bowled unchanged throughout the Nomads' stay at the wicket, sending down 17.4 overs for the really splendid figures of eight wickets for 118. It was a back-breaking task trying to bowl Leach without a moment's respite, The Wanderers opened but Dean was soon back in the pavilion for a blob. Simpson and Pullen then set about the attack, and in 50 minutes added no less than 79 for the second wicket before the latter was caught by Leach off Wood.
At this period of the game, the Nomads' attack did not appear particularly impressive, but there was ttle doubt that the batsmen were right on top of their form and were seeing the ball really well Jenkins stayed on till 194 were up. when he was caught behind the wicket for a splendid 54, which included four hits to the tapes. Pearson, during a short stay at the crease, lashed out to good effect and was undefeated with 22 to his credit when the innings was declared closed at 227 for seven wickets at the tea-interval.
Pote-Hunt and Leach began for the Nomads, but the former was retired without a run being scored. Dr. Morris and Wood made useful contributions, both exceeding the twenty mark.
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