CRICKET.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 285, 2 December 1931, Page 13

CRICKET.

SENIOR B COMPETITION.

ALL GAMES DRAWN

5. WAKNEFORD COMPILES 107.

Af ter losing a complete Saturday after* on account of rain time was limited i the winning of the toss did not necesa.Dri ly mean that it was wise to take first of the good wicket. The least risk B or(Jer to have an opportunity of obtain•n winning points had also to be con'tiered, and" so it happened that the losers S . jjj e were in some instances sent in l bat notwithstanding that the wicket floured the batsmen. However, the calculations were upset through play being abandoned, therefore iu the fourth series „f matches the points were evenly divided. Tn scoring 219 runs for the loss of one „,Vket Ponsonby laid the foundation of a S score. Y.M.C.A. replied with 66 runs for two wickets. Curiously enough only one out of the three wickets that fell went to the credit of a bowler. H. Warneford (107) retired after scoring the century, while Banbury was run out. North Shore rattled up 166 for six ffickets and applied the closure, but University notched 74 for three wickets. Balmoral, 202 for five wickets, maintained their tatting consistency, and got rid of g re Parnell batsmen for half a century. Mount Albert (107) and Grafton, S4 for seven wickets, made most progress, yet it also ended in a draw. The following table shows the position c f the teams:— P. W. L. D. Pts. North Shore 4 o 0 1 20 Parnell \ % \ \ .g aa■:::.:-"-" I I r BT.::::::::: | University 4 U o 1 o nim 4 0 o 1 o St Albert 4 0 2 2 5

PONSONBY'S SUBSTANTIAL

OPENING.

Ponsohby batted first and rattled up the substantial score of 209 ruus in 130 minutes without loss. H. Warneford and Worth, despite steady bowling at the start, treated YJI.CA. to some leather hunting. H. Warneford (101 retired) played himself in very nicely and then sent the score along at a merry clip, making most of his shots in front of the wicket. He completed a sparkling century in 115 minutes and then retired. Worth (72 not out) batted for nearly a couple of hours for 40 ruus, but thereafter attacked the bowling with fury, scoring 32 more inside a quarter -of an honr. It was a good effort, in view of the fact that he has not completely recovered from a bout of influenza. Williams (19 not out) notched three boundariei in a" bright display.

The clofure'was applied at 4.20 p.m., and YM.CM opened with A. Warneford and Carson.! The partnership yielded 65 runs before a separation was effected, the latter returning a hot one- to Binmore. Canon (42) played a fine innings and included eight boundaries in his quota. Banbury followed; -but. was immediately run out. Only one more run was added when ram stopped further play. Warneford (19 not but) batted attractively. The fielding of both teams was well up to the standard, but a remarkable feature of the Same was that Binmore was the only owler to get a wicket.

SHORE'S SEQUENCE CHECKED. Recognising there -was little hope of maintaining their sequence of six-pointers, North Shore endeavoured to gain a first innings victory, but the students replied effectively to Shore's declaration at 166 runs for six wickets by notching 74 runs for three wickets, and therefore claimed as much of the game as the leaders in the competition. The chief contributor for the transharhourites was Archer (48). He Sm one of his best displays, scoring on oth sides of the wicket with forceful drives. H. Smith (32),Blackie (28) and Wynne (24 not out) all had a "go," securing the runs quickly.

I The students' attack was- strengthened by the inclusion of Paice from the seniors. He captured three wickets for 50 runs, with medium-paced deliveries. Hickling obtained two wickets at a cost of ten runs •piece. ■ -■

' In upsetting Shore's calculations, Suthernot out) shaped well. Besides offering a sound defence, the: :' Varsity skipper scored with crisp shots on both •tdesof the wicket and carpet drives. Blamires (21) gave his usual solid display. Smith (two for 20) was the most suc•essfnPbpwler for Nprth Shore.

PARNELL ESCAPES TROUBLE. | **rnell won the toss and sent Balmoral to bat on a good wicket at the Domain. As matters turned out, Balmoral enjoyed themselves, scoring 202 runs for five wickets before applying the closure. F.Barber (44) and Thorn (38) started *uapidiously. The latter, playing his first l«ne for Balmoral, scored chiefly from offthots and leg glances. Barber went soon *ner. The left-hander shoAved good defence, and his off-drives and leg shots were njeeh/.executed. Mason (42 not out) gave » typical aggressive display, scoring with powerful drives on both sides of the wic- *#. Cleal (20 not out) featured leg hooks 5.» »und innings. Moore (18), Broberg UO) and Hastings (14, retired) all helped w swell the total.

The most successful bowler for Parnell *?s Aicken, the skipper, who captured three wickets for 35 runs through steady Powkng, Bell (two for 43) maintained his twua! good length. The fielding of Parnell Was very good, although a . couple of eMche* were dropped. .In reply Parnell opened badly, and when Way was stopped by rain had lost five *J«ets for 50 runs, Summers (11) being we only batsman to reach double figures. J-he bulb of the damage was done by Cleal [taree for 10) with well-pitched leg Breaks. Waddingham (two for 20) kept a «Ny length.

A CLOSE CALL. .Having first innings, Mount Albert 9SW4>*tli Stuart (11) and Nolan (10), scoring 19 runs the latter dewted leg before to Lessing.' Hirst filled ffif vacancy, but soon lost Stuart, and «wam was run out. Hirst (16) was •W in the outfield after having a hit, ffitvs& wicket s were down for 45 runs. 11 J" e dismissal of Fiord the register Jmd 85 for seven wickets. Floyd (22) *™ a good display, collecting one six and ennM Xas ' Stephenson (13 not out) «""? not get anyone to stay with him, and m ll lnmngs closed for 107 runstoj'l honours for Grafton were wwed between Lessing (two for 20), a bowler, Radcliffe (three for ««i/f cComick for 26) and Horsm Uwo for 13), a trio of slow trundlers. ggjwtori started disastrously, losing if 1 , at three, and Sale, Radcliffe and S f - or ffl runs - Lessing and McCor--2y i?P rove d matters considerably, ?*tog the score to 77. runs before the i°|»M?;weht leg before to Hirst. Me'sS2« (17) P laved ver y steadily, leaving ffit*tA«\ tlle sc °rmg to his partner. Lessgs 140) was thrown out two balls later. gB ; ? ave a forcing display, seasoned with a Kttnt g -CT ** 01 ' tune during many uppish Rls. i or spool was snapped up by behind the wickets, and immediJ&y afterwards the game was abandoned *k ac £ ou , nt of rain - Grafton winding up W» 84 for seven wickets. i.*7, Mount Albert, Hirst (five for 19) excellently, tossing bis slow breaks "*" up and with plenty of spin.

AN EVEN GAME. fiSLW' e<l t0 Pa Patoetoe and had tost use of the concrete wicket, but gave fnAon medlo % e display, being dismissed mJI ™ S S Bull (41 > Bhow «f most confidence and gave the best exhibition executing off-shots . neatly. Hareraape (17) and Mergerny (15) batted slowly? ai -^ m r°f ngst ! he ?*l«toetoe trundlers Burnside (four for 27) was in good form, an JSLS?" *«?«**»* batsmen considerably. Dr. Valentine (three for 191 kept a good length, and made the ball nip off the pitch quickly. l

In pursuit of the Eden total Papatoetoe opened promisingly but later collapsed? and when stumps were drawn had lost five £!?w* ■ I " uns v s 9 they had not fared any better than their opponents. Dr Valentine (27) and Winks (21) were responsible for the majority of the runs W - k W6re ou tcome of reposeful

G. Cummings (three for 1) was the bowler responsible for the sudden depression in the Papatoetoe batting.

AUCKLAND ASSOCIATION

POVERTY BAY WANTS STEOXG XI.

At last nights meeting of the management committee of the Auckland Cricket Association, presided over by Mr K E ixauier a vote of sympathy was passed with the relatives of Mr. E. Heathcote Williams (who died at Auckland on Saturday), who was for many years president of the New Zealand Council.

It was decided to inform the 'Povertv Bay Association that an endeavour will be made to send a strong eleven to Gisborne this, season.

Mr.. Harwood reported that the secondary schools competitions had been completed, and he suggested that, for the purpose of boys wishing to play for clubs the long vacation be deemed to have commenced as from next Saturday. This was adopted, with the proviso that the consent of the various headmasters be obtained.

SATURDAY'S ENGAGEMENTS. Fixtures scheduled for Saturday, Decern ber a, are :■ —

Senior Grade.—Parnell v. North Shore, North Shore: Eden v. King's Old Boys, Eden Park No. 3; Grafton v. Ponsonby, Eden Park No. 1; T.M.C.A. v. University, Eden Park No. 2.

Senior Grade B.—University v. Grafton, Domain No. 4: Parnell v. North Shore, North Shore; Papatoetoe v. Balmoral, Papatoetoe: Ponsonby v. Mount Albert, Victoria Park; Y.M.C.A. r. Eden, Eden Park No. 4.

Second Grade A.—Sunshine v. Balmoral, Domain No. 0; Stanley Bay v. Windmill, Stanley Bay; Grafton v. Ponsonby, Domain No. 10; North Shore v. Northcotc. Northcote; Parnell v. Tamaki, Victoria Park.

Second Grade B.—King's Old Boys v. Takapuna, Takapuna: Papatoetoe v. Point Chevalier, Victoria Park; United Suburbs v. Comrades, Domain No. 12: University v. "Star," Victoria Park; Y.M.C.A. v. Training College, Training College.

Third Grade A. —All Saints' v. Parnell, Domain No. 8: Aotearoa v. Northcote, Victoria Park; Power Board v. Edeu, Eden Park No. 5; Point Chevalier v. Henderson, Henderson; George Court's v. Milne and Choyce, Domain No. 16.

Third Grade B.—Balmoral v. Takapuna, Takapuna; Grafton v. Mount Albert, Domain No. 14; Birkdale v. King' 9 Old Boys, Birkdale: University v. Y.M.C.A., Walker Park; W.Y.M.I. v. Grey Lynn, Domain No. 9. Third Grade C.—King's College v. Training College, King's College; Stanley Bay v. Welleslev, Victoria Tark; Bridgens v. St. Stephen's, Walker Park; Eoyal Oak Baptists v.' Swanson, Swanson. •Fourth Grade.—North Shore v. Ponsonby, North Shore; Papatoetoe v. "Herald," Papatoetoe; Technical Old Boys v. Comrades, Outer Domain No. 1; Y.M.C.A. v. Bridgens, Outer Domain No. 2r Royal Naval Reserve, a bye. .... cl , Fifth Grade. — Mount Albert v. Stanley Bay, Morningsidc Reserve; Northcote v. St. Stephen's, Northcotc; North Shore v. Ponsonby, North Shore; Comrades, a bye.

SUBURBAN ASSOCIATION

SATURDAY'S ARRANGEMENTS.

Matches to be played under the control of the Auckland City and Suburban Cricket Association on Saturday are:— SENIOR GRADE A. R.V. v. Mount Albert Old Boys, Domain No. 1. Messrs. Chitty and Punch; Ponsonby v. Invietn. Domain No. 2, Messrs. Smith and Abbott; Green Lane v. Harbour Board, Domain No. 3, Messrs. Johnstone and Ball. • SENIOR GRADE B. Telegraph v. Harbour Board, Domain No. 11, Messrs. Capon and Hainbrook; Invicta v. Avondale, Domain No. 15, Messrs. Pike and Vercoe; Papakura v. Mount BoskiU, Victoria Park No. 7, Messrs. Bennett and Owen ; Mount Albert Old Boys v. Transport Board, Victoria Park No. 9,.Messrs. BHncoe and Proud; Ponsonby v. Edendale, Victoria Park No. 10,. Messrs. Rountree and Heald. SECOND GRADE. Maungakiekio V. Mount Roskill, Domain No. 7: Gas Company v. Green Lane, Victoria Park No. 11; Manurewa v. Glen Eden, Domain No. C; Brixton v. Richmond, Victoria Park No. 12. THIRD GRADE. Green Lane v. Onehunga, Walker Park No 1; Richmond v. A.E.C.C., Walker Park No. 4 Star of Eden v. Chelsea, Outer Domain No. 3; Woolworth's v. Edendale. OnteV Domain No. 5; Mount Albert Old Boys v. Transport Board, Outer Domain iso. 4- Maunsrakiekie v. Pupuke, Victoria ParkNo. 10; Howick v. Avondale, Howick. > THIRD GRADE INTERMEDIATE. Mount Roskill v. Richmond, Mount Roskill ■ Onehunga v. Avondale, Walker Park No '5; Stonex Brothers v. Maungakiekie, Walker Park No. 6; Edendale v. Mount Albert Old Boys, Walker Park jSo. 10.;

WAIFA ASSOCIATION

Five or six. Waipa players will be nominated to combine with other sub-associations of South Auckland to send a team to Auckland at Christmas, when a country cricket week is being arranged and alsoto join in the proposed South Auckland visit to Whangarei at Easter. The Waipa Cricket Association deculed to request Morrinsvllle to play for the Waikato Shield on December 12, insteadl of a week later as previously arranged. AVaipa r.invor<s chosen to practise: —M. ar_ nett. HareS J. Mui?, Moore N Oram, C Tarr, R. Ashton. Dominic, E. Mulgan, H. Smart, J. Shaw and L. Dalton.