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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 69, 3 January 1936, Page 2

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ASHBURTON RETAINS SHIELD. WIN ON FIRST INNINGS. The Heathcote Williams Shield challenge match between representative cricket teams from Ashburton and South Canterbury was concluded on the Domain Oval yesterday, resulting in a win for Ashburton by 139 runs on the first innings. As a result of the match Ashburton, the holders, retain the shield. South Canterbury, replying to Ashburton’s first innings total of 302, batting one man short, obtained 163 (R. Murchison 38, B. Morrison 62, J. Kane 28). . Ashburton started on its second innings, scoring 158 for four wickets (S. Kerr 54, A. A. Todd 34 not out, J. Varcoe 31 not out). Stumps were drawn at 3.45 p.m. Bowling for Ashburton, G. Willis took four wickets for 49 runs, P. Harper three for 43, and R. Drennan two for 30. Details are:— Ashburton. First innings 302 Second Innings. H. E. Cook, b Lee ... 20 S. Willis, c Murchison, b Marriott 14 S. Kerr b Hertman ... ... 54 A. A. Todd, not out 34 R. Drennan, b Hertman ... 1 Varcoe, not out 31 Extras 4 Total (for four wickets) ... 158 Bowling analysis—T. Hertman took two wickets for 64 runs; E. Lee one for 19; J. Marriott one for 45; E:. Earwaker none for 11; J. Kane none for 6; R. Murchison none for 9. South Canterbury. First Innings. R. Murchison, c Kerr, b G. Willis 38 B. Morrison, lbw, bR. Drennan ... 62 E. Lee, st S'. Willis, b Harper ... 1 E .Eanvaker, c Cook, bG. Willis 0 R. Reynolds, b Willis ... ... 0 A. Jenter, lbw, b Harper 14 J. Kane, c McSherry, bG. Willis ... 28 J. Marriott, lbw, bDrennan ... 0 H. Button, c Kerr, b Harper ... 9 T. Hertman, not out ... ... 0 J. Lang (absent) ... ... ... 0 Extras ... ... 9 Total 163 Bowling analysis—P. Harper took three wickets for 43 runs; G. Willis four for 49; R. Drennan two for 30; H. E. Cook none for 15; J. Varcoe none for 8; B. McSherry none for 8.

TINWALD y. WALTHAM. The match between the Tinwald and Waltham Cricket Clubs was concluded at Tinwald .yesterday, Waltham winning by 55 runs. Tinwald in its second innings made 101 (it. Hulme 25, J. Connell 12, W. Oakley 13) to which Waltham replied with 124 (E. Johnston 36, G. Williams 22, W. Silvester 21). Bowling for Waltham H. Hodgson took three wickets for eight runs, and for Tinwald E. Bell took six for 66, and V. Stills three for 15. A miniature shield, donated by Mr Brain Lee, vice-president of the Waltham Club, for the most outstanding player of the two teams, was won by 11. Hlulme (Tinwald), and was presented to him by Mr M. Boulton at the finish of the game. Following are details:— Tinwald.

Bowling analysis—Hodgson took three wickets for 8 runs, Rhodes two for 21, Poulton one for 3, Davenport one for 3, Booth one for 9, Bamford none for 5, Syme none for 5, Clark one for 11, Johnston none for 7. Waltham. First Innings .. 148 Second Innings.

Bowling analysis—E. Bell took six wickets for 66 runs, V. Stills took three for 15, B'. Allen one for 14, R. Hulmo none for 5, J. Connell none for 7. KIA ORA V. STEWART’S GULLY.

The match between the Kia Ora and Stewart’s Gully for the Cassidy-Hol-land trophy was concluded yesterday, Kia Ora winning by two wickets. Stewart’c Gully, following on in their second innings yesterday, made 184. (M. Heath 50, T. Sincock 40). Kia Ora replied with 78 for eight wickets (V. Crequer 21). Bowling for Stewart’s Gully, Sincock took six wickets for 29 runs and Newsome one for three. For Kia Ora Doig took two for 11 and S. Weeks two for 16. The trophy was presented after the match by Mrs C. Holland, senior. Messrs S. M. Cassidy and G. V. F'urby were umpires. Details were:— KIA ORA. First innings 249

Bov/ling Analysis.—T. Sincock took six wickets for 26 runs, L. Efvans none for 18, O. Evans one for 15, A. McCallum none for four, J. Newsome one for 3. STEWART’S GULLY.

Bowling Analysis.—L. Moore took two wickets for 29 runs, J. Dillon five for 31, V. Crequer none for 26, Doig none for 21, S. Weeks two for 12. Second Innings.

Bowling Analysis.—J. Dillon took three wickets for 50 runs, L. Moore two for 30, Doig two for 11, F. Holloway one for 31, A. Porter none for 9, S. Weeks two for 16, V. Crequer none for 13, C. Samuels none for 6. PLUNKET SHIELD MATCH. CANTERBURY 274'FOR FIVE.

AUCKLAND, January 2. After a dull batting display in the first day of play in the Plunliet Shield match at Eden Park to-day, between Auckland and Canterbury, the latter had compiled 274 for five wickets at stumps. Winning the toss under ideal conditions, the visitors failed to press home the advantage gained. Although the Auckland attack was always steady, it was treated with too much respect. Consequently the bowlers were allowed to be on top practically throughout, and the scoring rate, which was slow for the start, was never quickened. Kerr'and Bellamy, who opened the innings for Canterbury, were inclined to flick at ofF balls early. During this stage Cowie, who was able to make the ball lift, was very unlucky when Kerr, at two, was dropped by Townsend m the slips in the bowler’s second over. Kerr was unusually subdued against the sound attack, but placed some good shots to the on, and through the covers. Only two fours were included in his score of 62, when he went out to Vivian, and was yorked. Bellamy Careful. Bellamy, who made a- century here two seasons ago, was content to score slowly, watching the bowlers carefully. He did not use his strong driving to the same extent on this occasion, and went out to a half-hearted shot to Vivian. He and Kerr, however, after a partnership which yielded 73 runs in 105 minutes, had given the side a good start, but the later batsmen, with the exception of Roberts and O’Brien, failed to profit by the advantage gained. The colt, Hadlee, who headed the

Plunket Shield averages last season, was shaping confidently until he faced Townsend. He was never comfortable facing the Auckland coach, and gave a chance behind the wickets at 18, falling eventually to a leg trap. Cromb, the Canterbury and New Zealand captain, has never been seen so subdued, although he played a very valuable innings for the side. He should have forced the pace far more. Had he done so, the Canterbury total would probably, at the end of the day, have been more in keeping with conditions. Cromb took 187 minutes ’to make 50, and his slow batting probably had a detrimental effect upon his side. He was .unbeaten at stumps with 62 after 206 minutes’ batting. He gave a chance at 39 to Mills in the outfield, off Townsend. It was a difficult running catch, the fieldsman having the sun in his eyes. ( Roberts’s Innilngs. Roberts, always a somewhat uncertain starter, was far more aggressive than Cromb, and his 50 occupied 88 minutes. He hit the hall hard, and placed some good off and on shots. His total included five fours. The value of experience was well demonstrated when Cromb and Roberts were facing Townsend, who was bowling very steadily, but could not tempt the batsmen into errors. O’Brien (31) is a stylish and most promising batsman. He played several fine shots, notably strong on-drives, but the most pleasing feature was the manner in 'which he used his feet, and got right over the ball. He is easily the most promising of the younger visiting batsmen wiio have been seen in action in Auckland this season. O’Brien hit four fours, and was batting for 80 minutes. Cobden (eight, not out) shaped well. He was dropped at two behind the wickets off Townsend. Altogether, however, the Canterbury batting under the conditions was ratner disappointing, and the side should have scored at least another 80 runs. There is no doubt that the batsmen seen in action are very solid, but too many half-vol-leys were allowed to go unpunished. The Auckland Attack. Vivian, the Auckland captain, handled the attack and placed his field well, this in no small measure being responsible for many -boundaries being saved. He was tne most successful of the Auckland bowlers, taking four wickets for 75 runs. He varied his flight well, and the batsmen took no risks with him. His consistency is shown by the fact that he sent down 47 overs, 12 of which were maidens. Townsend maintained a fine length, and his leg theory kept the batsmen subdued. He bowled 39 overs (nine maidens) for 77 runs, and one wicket, file was unlucky that his figures were not better. Both Cowie and Matheson bowled very steadily, and the former was decidedly unfortunate in not taking a wicket. Had Kerr been caught off him early he would have caused the later batsmen more troublq. Scores;— CANTERBURY. First Innings. Kerr, b Vivian 62 Bellamy, c and b Vivian 31 Hadlee, c Vivian, b Townsend ... 19 Cromb, not out ... 62 Roberts, lbw, b Vivian .... ~. 50 O’Brien, st Hayward, b Vivian ... 31 Cobden, not out ... 8 Extras 11

Total for five wickets ... 274 M.C.C. BEAT© OTAGO. INNINGS AND 115 RUNS. DUNEDIN, January 2. The cricket match between Otago and the Marylebone Cricket Club team concluded this afternoon,- and resulted in a win for the visitors by an innings and 115 runs. Otago made a wonderful recovery in the second innings, scoring 357. Scores: MARYLEBONE.

Bowling—Read three for 99, Parks one for 73, Sims two for 102, Holmes one for 34, Human two for 27. FIVE ENGLISHMEN INJURED. EFFECT ON FIRST TEST TEAM. DUNEDIN, January 2. With five of the 14 members of the Marylebone Cricket Club team on the injured list, difficulty may be experienced by the visitors in fielding a full team for the first Test match, to be commenced at Dunedin on January 10. Langridge and Sims have both prilled muscles in their right legs. Lyttelton has torn a muscle in the right leg, and Baxter is suffering from a bad knee. Human has injured a hand. _ In view of the position, the captain of the side (El. R. T. Holmes) has telegraphed to L. F. Townsend, the English cricketer engaged as coach to the Auckland Association, asking if he will be available if required for the Test match. TOWNSEND AVAILABLE. AUCKLAND, January 2. The Auckland Cricket Association has agreed to allow Townsend to play in the Test match if 1 required. N.Z. MATCH IN FIJI ABANDONED. SUVA, January 1. Torrential rain and a thunderstorm caused the abandonment of the match between the New Zealand team and native Fijians. New Zealand (first

innings 59) in the second innings had scored 114 for eight. Fiji’s first innings realised 115. The visitors will leave to-morrow for the north-western districts, where three matches will be played. BRABIN SHIELD MATCH. WELLINGTON BEATS CANTERBURY. CHRISTCHURCH, January 2. Wellington won the Brabin Shield match on the first innings by 18 runs. Against the Wellington score of 359, and with an overnight score of 115 for one wicket, Canterbury to-day continued its innings. The chief contributors to Canterbury’s score; of 342 were McCann 103, Harbidge 76, Scott 49. Potier bowled tirelessly for Wellington, taking five wickets for 85 runs. Wellington batted again, losing two wickets for 101, the not-out batsmen being Crawford 43 and Dyer 39. HAWKE CUP MATCH. MANAWATU RETAINS TROPHY. PALMERSTON NORTH, Jan. 2. In a Hawke Cup challenge cricket match Manawatu (holders) defeated Nelson by an innings and 274 runs. Manawatu scored 506. Oliver made a century and Hearsy 83. Nelson scores were 36 and 156. % SHEFFIELD SHIELD MATCHES. BRADMAN SETS NEW RECORD. MELBOURNE, January 2. Playing against Victoria in a Sheffield Shield match, South Australia, first innings, scored 569 (Bradman 357, Collins not out 37 ; Welch took five wickets for 155 runs). Bradman, batting dashingly, pulling, hooking, and back cutting, shattered Ponsford’s record of 336 for the biggest individual score in matches between Victoria and South Australia. His marathon, innings was chanceless. It occupied 421 minutes. He hit 40 fours. Victoria, first innings, has lost three wickets for 124 (Quin 52, Lee 50). QUEENSLAND, v. NEW SOUTH WALES. SYDNEY, January 2. In the Sheffield Shield match against New South Wales, Queensland, first innings, has lost eight wickets for 330 (Andrews 118, Tallow 51, Honour 30, Christy not out 43). AUSTRALIANS DEFEAT INDIA. » CALCUTTA, January 1. F. H. Tarrant’s team of Australian cricketers defeated' India by eight wickets. In the first innings India made only 48 and in the second 127. The Australians scored 99 and 80 for two.

First Innings ... ... ... 122 Second Innings. T. Spicer, 1> Hodgson ... ... 5 It. Cresswell, e Poulton, b Williams ... 0 V. Stills, b Hodgson 5 13. Hell, e Silvester, b Hodgson ... 10 J. Connell, o Johnston, b Ithodes 12

R. Allen, b Poulton 8 P. Zoueh, e Poulton, b Rhodes ... 0 W. Oakley, c and b Booth 13 R. Hulme, b D'avenport 25 A. Hood, c Silyerster, b Clark ... 11 W. Hookings, not out 5 Extras 7 Total 101

W. Silvester, lbw., b Bell 21 L. Booth, b stills 1 G. Williams, b Allen 22 D. C. Syme, b Bell 0 H. Hodgson, o Hookings, b Bell ... 14 E. Johnston, c Bookings, b Bell ... 30 Bamford, c Stills, b Bell 0 B. Clark, b Stills 13 W. Poulton, c Connell, b Bell ... 6 C. Davenport, b Stills . 0 L. Rhodes, not out 10 Extras 7 Total 124

Second Innings. J. Dillon, plyd on, b Sincock 4 V. Crequer, lbw, b Sincock 21 p. Doig, b Sincock ... 0 0. Hansen, h 0. Evans 1 F. Holloway, b Sincock 5 L. Moore, c and b Sincock 0 B. Doig, b Sincock 10. S. Weeks, c and b Newsome 12 A. Porter, not out 1 N. Jones, not out 6 Extras 18 Total (for eight wickets) 78

First Innings. Martin, b Moor© ... 5 McCallum, c Varcoe, b Moore ... 0 L. Evans, c Moore, b Dillon ... 1 C. Holland, b Dillon ... 13 J. Newsome, c arid b Dillon M. Heath, c Doig, b Weeks ... 2 ... 50 H. Lewis, c Porter, b Weeks ... 32 T. Sineock, b Dillon ... 10 0. Evans, c Porter, b Dillon ... 4 S. Smith, run out ... 4 G. Chidgey, not out - ... 0 Extras ... 20 Total ... 141

A. McCallum, b Dillon 7 L. Evans, st Hansen, b Dillon ... 13 C. Holland, b Dillon 17 H. Lewis, c Varcoe, b Holloway .. 5 M. Heatli, b Weeks 50 T. Sincock, b Doig 40 0. Evans, hit wkt, b Weeks 0 J. Newsome, c and b Doig 13 L. Martin, b Moore 6 F. Smith, not out 14 G. Cliidgey, c, b Moore 0 Extras la Total 184

Fir,st innings ... 550 OTAGO. First innings ... 78 Second Innings. Knight, c Barber, b Read ... 31 Saxton, c Smith, b Read ... ... 13 Kerr, c Powell, b Human ... ... 44 Elmes, g Sims, b Holmes ... ... 47 Talbot, b Human ... 16 Cavanagh, Ibw, b Parks ... ... 66 Uttley, lbw, b Parks ... 5 Smith, st Powell, b Bims ... ... 52 D'nnning, b Read ... ... 40 Dickinson, run out ... ... 18 Toomey, not out ... 3 Extras ... .l. ... 22 Total ... 357