CRICKET.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 286, 3 December 1930, Page 17

CRICKET.

SENIOR B GRADE. TKTPJIt DRAW STARTED. THE PLAY ON SATURDAY. Faster "wickets and better weather made conditions more favourable for cricket last Saturday afternoon, when the third series of matches in connection with the senior B grade competition commenced. The best score of the day was 270, registered by Y.M.C.A., at the expense of University. King's scored 182 for six -wickets against Papatoetoe, while Eden counted up 144 from Balmoral, but at Devonport, on an indifferent wicket, the scoring was low, Mount Albert compiling 12G and 0 for three wickets against North Shore (S9). During the afternoon four scores over the half century were recorded, Wilson (King's) making. 69 not out, Stehr (Parnell) 02 not out, Organ (Y.M.C.A.) 61 not put, and Banbury (Y.M.C.A.) 59. Amongst the bowlers Kjssling (King's) secured seven wickets for 39 runs, Brobcrg (Balmoral) six for 57, and Bell (Parnell) live for 30. •» KISSLING BOWLS WELL.

Lcighton won the toss for Papatoetoe, and had no hesitation in batting on the Middlemore ground, with Avicket and outfield in good condition. Papatoetoe opened badly, Winks being caught in' Kissling's first over, with nine runs on. Dr. Valentine, assisted by Elliott, ,took the total to 33, when the latter was run out by a smart return from Simpson. H. Swaffield, Burnside and Kerr'all fell victims to Kissling, who kept a fine length, and the register showed live wickets clown for 59 runs. Dr. Valentine was batting-confidently, and with P. Swaffield (16) carried the tally to 92 when the letter skied one to the outfield and Caughey held a good catch. He nad played some good leg shots in compiling his quota. Wotherspoon was quickly skittled by Simpson, but Carter assisted Dr Valentine to add 20 for the seventh wicket before Kissling knocked Valentine's off pin out of the ground. The doctor scored 46, mainly with powerful off shots, during 90 minutes at the crease. He did not appear confident in timing the balls on and outside the Carter (15) hit loose balls hard, but the tail did not wag. Leighton was just settlin" down when Kissling took a, good at second slip off Palmer, and, Papatoetoe were all out for 125, Mr, Extras accounting for 21. Neither Simpson nor f alraer^' f £ form, both appearing to be afraid to Tutch the ball up to the batsmen; each Ered one wicket. The honours went K Sling, who howled ; unchanged lu-oughout°'the innings for two hour. He kept' an' excellent length and made See Som the wicket. His figures were Iβ overs 3 maidens, 39 runs, 7 wickets. The hot sun 'apparently affected the fieldsmen, as the ground fielding was somewhat lax. .' ... King's opened at 4.15 p.m. with Morris and Keeling to the bowling of Carter and Valentine. Kissling went early and .Tanson failed again. JMotm, after compiling 15 was slatted and three wickets were down for. 39-not very promising as the trundlers appeared to be getting assistance from the wicket. Causey and Charter improved the position. The former compiled 22 in attractive fashion when he was out in not getting over a rising tall on the off, and Keeper Leighton held the catch. Charter (20} and Wilson both appeared., set when the,former was bowled offhs pads. He played some nice shots. Wilson seemed confident from the outset, and it was very pleasAg to w-itaese his return to form? When Simpson iMiicd Wilson the register showed six for 97. As one of King's batsmen was absent their supporters were rather anxious. The strain was only ever as Simpson, after a stiealcy Beginning, settled down to play good cricket. In 35 minutes the pair added 83 and at stumps King's had lost _ six wickets for 180, placing themselves in a *££%?»»* out, m «^ his side in a .winning ,P°f , J£! 67 not ,out included eight boundaries and one big hit for the »m. The Papatoetoe bowling and fielding was first-dass for the first hour, but then faded away two overs from A Swaffield produced 3o runs. Carter bowS splendidly at the commencement and it is hard to understand why he was not brought on again later.

RUNS AT FUNERAL PACE. Under excellent ™^™ S >™™ZZ pied the wicket for three hours, compiling the mod eat runs; The first wicket fell 15 in- a period of slow scoring. C and Aicken added 22 runs before the formefwas run out after no chingJ6 singles. Solomon and Aicken lost their wickets in quick succession,- and the book read 51 for four.. Aicken (26) was a little more aggressive than » 1S P™ decessors, collecting his runs by drives on both sides of the wicket. Blair and Wilson added 31 for the fifth wicket then Wilson (18) was caught and bowled bv Broberg. He was inclined to be forceful, and brightened up matters considerably. Blair (36) batted solidly, but in trying to hit Broberg out of the ground was well taken on the line by Mason. The last two wickets put on 25 runs," and the innings closed for 144 at 5.30 p.m. Brown (24 not out) also played the "rock" game, although he occasionally drove the ball powerfully. The chief wicket-taker for Balmoral was Broberg, who sent down 20 overs for six wickets and 57 runs. Wright (two for 19) bowled 12 overs at medium pace. The fielding* of Balmoral was good, although a couple of difficult chances were dropped. £till, there, is room for improvement. With three-quarters of an hour to bat, Ellis (23 not out) and Barber (13 not out) pu£ on 42 runs without loss. Both shaped well. The latter is a left-hander just promoted. For Eden, Jlintz bowled eight good overs for a dozen runs.

PONSONBY'S GENEROSITY. At the Domain, conditions were favourable 'for bright cricket, though occasioal shooters made the batsmen .wary. Ponsonby were without T. Clark, who'has been promoted, and signalised by a useful knock of 64 not out?U-Parnell, on the other hand, were strengthened by the inclusion of Bell. Tlirougn\inability to hold even the simplest ofi'catche; the Ponsonby'fieldsmen, usually'sound in this department, have to some extent presented the game to Parnell. ■•No r f|weir than six chances went begging, to of the bowlers. If Ponsonby hope to win any more matches theyemusfc pay du& regard to catching.

Tonsonby had first use of the wicket, but Bell's fourth ball found Hoare's stumps, Just when Hook appeared set he was unfortunately run out through no fault of his own, and three wickets were down for 37 runs. With the advent of Commons (44) the game commenced to sparkle. He hit hard in all directions, and included three sixes and four fours in his tally. Off Dow's first over he collected 10 runs, but fell a victim to the first ball of the Parnell skipper's next. Warneford (27) batted steadily for his runs. Steele (31) and A. Clarke (22) made a useful,stand. The former batted well until he reached the quarter century, then frankly went for a "dip," and was caught in trying to lose the ball. Clarke batted attractively, and included some good shots to leg/ Gillespie (11) and Benmore (8 not out) added 20 odd for the last ..wicket. The bowling honours for Parnell went to Bell (five for 36), bowling a slow left-hand teaser and breaking either way. Dow (two for 34) obviously went on to break a troublesome partnership, and succeeded. On the whole the Parnell fielding was very good, though some of the returns were inaccurate. 0 Stehr. and Smith opened Parnell's innings. The latter played sound cricket, bringing off some good shots to fine leg. The- partnership between Stehr and Koskilly yielded 98 runs, and the pair wero not separated. Stehr (62 not out) was patchy in thev early stages, giving two .chances amongst several uppish strokes. In parts he batted with commendable skill, exploiting an off drive to some purpose, but he should keep the ball down, as he is never again likely to be dropped five times, not even by Pousonby. Koskilly (33- not out) batted with unusual restraint, seldom becoming aggressive. Hβ gave one chance, and it should have been accepted.

ORGAN MAKES MERRY. When the Y.M.C.A. skipper won the toss there was no hesitancy about the decision. Everything was favourable to good batting, and the compiling of a big score. Worth and Carson opened for Y.M.C.A.; the latter was at home from the start, .and scored faster than his partner. At 35, Carson (26) fell to one of Kenny's slows, and the newcomer, Burke, was also one of his victims. When. Miller filled the vacancy a brighter outlook was anticipated, but contrary to expectations he was kept very quiot. However, the score mounted steadily until it reached 54 runs, when Worth, having notched eight runs, departed after a very reposeful and restaincd display. An excellent partnership was cemented between Banbury and Millar, and before a separation was effected 111 runs appeared on the board. Miller (37) was caught by Sutherland in the slips off Kenny. His score contained only a couple of fours, rather unusual for a batsman of his forcing ability. Stuart was run out, but Palm (18) helped to swell the score by free cricket. When Organ went to the. wickets the bowling had lost its sting, and, he flogged it mercilessly, scoring 24, three sixes, a four and a two off .one over, from Kenny. Banbury (59) was caught by Smith in the outfield s off McKay. His score came from shots all round the wicket, and included four fours. Organ continued to notch runs freely, and with Kemp put on 46 for the last wicket before the latter was run out. Organ (61 not out) carried his bat, and during his vigorous display hit. four sixes and nve f °The innings closed for 270 runs, and University will find it an (two for 61) bearing the brunt of the attack. , . ' . ■