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Auckland Star, Volume XXIII, Issue 4291, 22 February 1884, Page 3

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Tasmania v. Canterbury.

CuniSTOHURCH, this day. The return match, Tasmania v. Canterbury, commonccd shortly afteri]noon to-day. Tho weather was fine, but dull. Tho attendance was small. Canterbury being without some of tho best batsmen, the Tasmanians woro tho favourites. Canterbury won the toss ami elected to bat, Million and Dudney facing the bowling of Kondnll and Hale. After four maidens, Dudney started tho score with a single off Kendall. Runs came slowly, and when the score had reached 11, Dudney in stepping out to one of Halo's, was smartly stumped by Da vies—ll—l-9. Buchanan went in, but was bowled first ball by Halo. Ilarman joined Milton, played several maidens in good style, and made a single, Million meanwhile contributing- 5 to the score, which at 1.20 was 17 ; Millton's total being 7. Hantaan made two singles, and was then caught by Davies behind the wickets, off Hide—l 9-2—3. Mathias filled the vacancy. Mtllton added a single, and then scored tho first four of the day by a lo" hit, and shortly afterwards Matthias was bowled by Kendoll-2-l—l-0. Wilding, tho captain, now went itj, and a better stand was made. At the luncheon adjournment the score had been increased to 39 ; Milton, 17; Wilding, 10.