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AFRICAN MATCH RESUMED. PpR.T ELIZABETH, Jan. 8. Tiie weather was .gloriously fine, and the wicket was perfect when, the match between Australian and Eastern Province was resumed. The feature of the morning s play was the dismissal of Richardson, who touched a fast ball from Davies, the diminutive wicket keeper Daly diving full length on the off to hold a brilliant one-handed catch. Davies bowled with great accuracy. The scores at lunch were:— EASTERN PROVINCE. First Innings 92 AUSTRALIA. First Innings. O’Brien, b Davies 1 Brown, run out ... 15 McCabe, c Young, b Davies ... 18 Darling, c Fleming, b Coy. ... 46 Richardson, c Daly, b Davies ... 84 Chipperfield, lbw, b Davies ... 30 Cliilvers, run out ... ... 40 Barnett, not out 37 Grimmett, b Davies 1 O’Reilly, not out 5 Extras 19 Total (for 8 wkts.) ... 296 UMPIRES FOR SECOND TEST. WELLINGTON, January 8. The New Zealand Cricket Council has notified the secretary of the Wellington Cricket Association that Messrs C. Moore (Wellington) and Ryan (Auckland) have been appointed umpires for New Zealand’s second match with the M.C.Q. team at Wellington on January 17. THE NEW LEG BEFORE RULE. WIDEST TRIAL RECOMMENDED. LONDON, Jan. 7. A statement referring to the success of tho leg before rule, 1935, has been issued by the Marylebone Cricket Club, which, in order that the new rule be given the widest possible trial, recommends its adoption in all cricket in England in 1936, and appeals for the collaboration of all concerned. TEAMS FOR SATURDAY The following will represent their respective clubs in, cricket matches on Saturday:— Tinwald. Against Lauriston, at Lauriston —B. McKenzie, W. Merlin, W. Oakley, R.
Allen, R. Hulme, R. C'resswell, T. Spicer, J. Connell, E. Bell and Y. Stills. Emergencies: A. Hood, Freeman and W. McKenzie. Ashburton. Against Methven, at Methven —J. Pritchard, R. McSherry, J. B. Nicoll, M. Laing, A. A. Todd, J. Vareoe, M. Keelcy, Ron. Biggar, P’. Harper, J. Wood and D. Mcllroy.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 74, 9 January 1936, Page 2
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