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Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 28, 3 February 1932, Page 14

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SENIOR B COMPETITION. A BUSY WEEK-END. SHORE BEATEN TWICE. WORTH OBTAIXS A CEXTURY. Daring the week-end two sets of matches were completed and now only a couple of Saturday afternoons' cricket are necessary to terminate the round. The weekend proved a disastrous period for Xort-h Shore. After escaping deieat at the hands of Papatoetoe they succumbed to Eden and Balmoral. On Anniversary Day Eden had the satisfaction of bringing about the first defeat of Xorth Shore, leaders in the competition. Eden compiled 77 runs (Flyger 20) and in their second venture registered 123 runs, thanks to half a century by G. Cummings. For Xorth Shore T. Smith captured seven wickets for 38 runs in the first innings, •while Jay secured lour in the second. Xorth Shore, batting enforthanded, could only manage 101 and 87, Jav (52 and 19) being the chier_ contributor. .Jamieson took four -wickets in the first innings, and Jones five ml th« second. Papatoetoe (148), beat Ponsonby (116 and 143) by 32 runs on the first lniungs Ponsonbv batted first, Munro (2o) and Worth (19) being the highest scorers. P. (three for 1/) and A. bwattield (two for 23) divided the bowling honours for Papatoetoe, while W\ Kerr (49), E. Kerr (45 not out) and White (30) maae the bulk of the runs. For Ponsonby Gillespie captured three wickets ror a dozen rons. . The feature of Ponsoaby s second innings was a century by Worth (101 not out), Balmoral, 266 (Hastings 68, Thorn 50, with extras 42), defeated Grafton, 213 (Leasing 66, EL. Rankin 39, Horspool 31, and Sale 29), by 58 runs. Bowling for Balmoral, Broberg secured nine wickets for 86 runs. Mount Albert, 129 (Camp 34, Stephenson 31) obtained a firat innings victory over University, 100 (Hamilton 33, Blamires 20). In Mount Alberts second innings, Stuart scored 39 and Camp Is, v/hile University knocked up 90 for throe wickets in twenty minutes (Pickmere 50 and Blamires 21). Y M C.A., 173 (Stowell 26, Riddolls 23, Paton 22, Amos 20), and 92 for five wickets, obtained six points from Parnell, VV7 (Siddle 27, Vogtherr 25), and 124 for seven wickets, declared (Siddle 36 Stehr 24 not out). Aitken (two for 10) and Siddle (three for 32) secured the best bowling figures for Parnell, while Kemp I six for 39, Stowell (two for 10 and four lor f>3) were the most successful bowlers ior Y.M.C.A. - The completion of the games commenced on the previous Saturday provided victories for Balmoral, Parnell, Papatoetoe, Eden, and University. BALMORAL'S BIG EFFORT. In pursuit of 256 runs, Balmoral had scored 55 without loss when play finished on the first day. F. Barber and Thorn resumed, and, by careful cricket, the score -radually increased to 116 runs. _ lhom (43) was run out, -aft6r a sound innings which included some nice late cuts. F. Barber (77) did not last much longer, being bowled oft his pads by Matthews, after a splendid display which included excellent strokes on both sides of the wicket. His aggression produced ten fours. Hastings and Johnston cemented another prolific partnership, the pair adding 99 runs. Hastings' 48 runs came from powerful on and off drives. Quickening the pace, Balmoral gained their objective at 6.10 p.m., with the score at °65 for eight wickets. Johnston (06), in plaving his first game for Balmoral, started shakily, but when settled down scored with good strokes on both sides of the wicket, while his defence was considerably strengthened. In taking four wickets for 48 runs, T. Smith stuck gamely to his task throughout the afternoon, but received little assistance from the field. Jay (two for 32) bowled steadily, and should have oeen used earlier. PARNELL WIN BY SIXTEEN RUNS. In reply to Ponsonby's 178 Parnell had 119 runs for four wickets when play ceased on the first day. Siddle and Vogtherr carried on against the bowling of Wameford and Binmore, who operated on a drying wicket. Both batsmen had lives in the opening over 3, and neither was comfortable. Siddle (19) eventually went leg before to Gillespie. Vogtherr (22) and Aitken (11) took the score to 157 for seven wickets, when the latter was out to a decision that caused soma comment. Johnston (17) and Ciapliam (18)., carried the score safely past Ponsonby's total, and the innings closed for 194 runs. The Ponsonby fast bowler Binmore wound up with four wickets at a cost of a fraction over seven runs apiece.. Williams three for 36 lent most support, although all the bowlers suffered through bad fielding and catching; no less than seven chances went begging. , . . , ... Ponsonbys second innings opened w-ith the loss of Worth in the second "over, but Dale (17) and Warneford carried the total to 64 before the former played over a ball from McMillan. Warneford completed a good "double," 65 and 51, for the match, with off drives and forceful leg shots. Farquhar (53) and Clarke C4O) made merry at the expenses of the Parnell bowlers. Clarke was -caught in attempting a big hit. Farquhar featured an off drive, and collected "two fine sixes and seven fours. _ Ponsonby played out time, scoring 168 for six wickets, but it is in fielding that some attention is necessary in order to win matches. ONE OF EDEN'S VICTORIES. At the end of the first day's play Eden had compiled 197, and Mount Albert had lost one wicket for seven runs. Continuing they failed on "a tricky wicket and were all out for 82 runs. Floyd (26) was the only batsman to shape with confidence. He hit three fours. Both Miles (10) and Xolan (10) batted cautiously. For Eden McXab (three for 21) bowled twenty-two overs, including eleven maidens, and required watching all the time. G. Cumming (four for 44) utilised an offbreak, while Jamieson secured three wickets for fifteen runs. Following on Mount Albert did much better, scoring 155 for six wickets. Miles (54 not out) gave his best display of the season. Ho started cautiously, but after getting the measure of the bowling treated it on its merits, and included five fours. Stuart (32) also opened carefully, but eventually lost his wicket in trying to add another four to his total. McFarland (22) and Xolan (21) scored freely. Floyd ( 10 not out) went in shortly before stumps were drawn. Jamieson (three for 54) and Ball (two for 37) were responsible for most of the wickets. The Eden fielding, which was very keen in the first innings, slackened perceptibly towards the end of the day. PAPATOETOE DEFEAT GRAFTON. With two wickets down for 92 runs in response to Grafton's first innings total of lii runs. Papatoetoe maintained the wholesome state of the register and succecded in increasing their score to 254 runs before the last wicket fell. K. Kerr (.32) revealed his best form to date. BcsiJcs a strong defence lie exhibited more scoring shots than usual. White (63), a promising cclt, scored freely with pouerpil strokes on both sides of the wicket. W. Kerr (28). Lusby (21 not out) and 11. Swaffield (20) all helped to swell the total. The most successful bowler was McCermuck (live for 72), who only arrived V•:<.*'£ from Wellington in the morning. He i"i 1 damage with breaks both ways. Hockiu U'.vj for 33)" bowled well at times."

In their second innings Grafton faxed •badly, losing Eeven •wickets for 68 runs before stumps were drawn. Lessing (14), Horspool (10 not out) and Feita (10) were the chief contributors. Amongst the Papatoetoe bowlers Burnside (three for 19) secured the best figures. 'VARSITY'S FIRST WIN. Faoing the students' score of 356 Y.M.C.A. opened their innings with Riddolls and Paton, on a wicket that was still soft after the rain, and_ inclined to favour the bowlers. The xormer beaten all the wav by a good ball from Price. Paton (12) was beginning to score freelv when he touched a swinger from Price* and was caught in the slips. Banbury (32) played good cricket tor his runs. Jvemp (48 not out) scored mostly on the off. Although some of his Snots were uppish, he gave no actual chancee. Stowell (17), Sloane (11) and Organ (11) also reached double figures, and assisted in raising the total to 149. , Bowling for the students Price wound •up with seven wickets xor 53 runs in 19 ° % Y M C A., were compelled to follow on and'notched 105 for five wickets. Kemp (33) was batting well wnea unlucky enough to be run out. Sloane i'-~ not out) showed good form. The bowling £°nours for University were divided between Adams (two for IS) and Price (two lor 35). AUCKLAND ASSOCIATION. C. F. W. ALLCOTT FOR WISDEX'S. At last night's meeting of the Auckland Cricket Association, chairman h -b. Xalder commented on C. F. W. Allcott s bowling performance for Graiton a<?ainst Xorth Shore last Saturday, when he secured a double hat-trick. lie is receive a letter of congratulation from the management committee, wnich also intends to write to John Wisden and Co., Ltd., London, pointing out the particulars oi the feat and asking that it be recorded. It was resolved to proceed with the second round of the senior competition until March 18. The committee decided to send a letter of sympathy to L. S. -Smith, Auckland s representative wicket-keeper, who met with a serious motor cycling accident on Friday last, resulting also in the death or his fiancee. The Auckland teams fine recovery in the junior representative match at the Basin Reserve last week for the Brabm Cup against Wellington, was the subject of comment following the reading ol the manager's report. It was resolved to send a letter of congratulation to each member of the team, which, after being compelled to follow-on, scored 312 in the second innings, and set Wellington 163 to win The southerners got the runs just on the call of time, losing sis wickets in doing bo. . Regarding Auckland's proposal that only one Test match be played against the Soath African cricketers, notification was received from the New Zealand Council that Auckland's suggestion was appreciated, but the council had weighed the matter and deemed two Tests advisable. The fixtures for Saturday are: — SENIOR. Parnell v. Grafton, Eden Park, No. 1 ; Eden v. University, Eden Park. No. i; Ponsonbv v. Y.M.C.A., Eden Park, £*o. 3 ; North Shore v. King's Old Boys, North Shore. SENIOB B. University v. Eden, Victoria Park; Parnell v. Mount Albert, Eden Park, No. 4; Papatoetoe v. Y.M.C.A., Papatoetoe; Balmoral v. Ponsonby, Victoria Park; North Shore v. Grafton, North Shore. SECOND GRADE A. Sunshine v. Northcote, Northcote; Stanley Bay v. Parnell, Stanley Bay ; Windmill v. North Shore, North Shore; Balmoral v. Grafton, Victoria Park; Ponsonby V. Tamaki, Tamaki. SECOND GRADE B. King's Old Boys v. "Star," King's College; Papatoetoe v. Y.M.C.A., Papatoetoe; Point Chevalier v. University, Victoria Park; Takapuna v. United Suburbs, Takapuna; Comrades v. Training College, Training College. THIRD GRADE A. All Saints' v. Power Board. Domain, No. 5; Aotearoa v. Milne and Choyce, Domain, No. 9 ; Eden v. Henderson, Henderson ; Parnell v. Point Chevalier, Domain, No. 10 r ; 'George Court's, a bye. THIRD GRADE B. Balmoral v. Birkdale, Birkdale; Grafton v. Grey Lvnn, Domain, No. 4 ; King's Old Bovs v. Y.M.C.A., Domain, No. 12; Mount Albert v. W.Y.M.1., Domain, No. 16 ; Takapuna v. University, Takapuna. THIRD GRADE C. Stanlev Bay v. Swanson, Eden Park, No. 5; Bridgen's v. Royal Oak Baptists, Domain, No. 14; Wellesley, a bye. St. Stephen's win by default. FOURTH GRADE. North Shore v. "Herald,". Victoria Park; Ponsonby v. Comrades. Outer Domain, No. 2; Royal Naval Reserve v. Bridgen's, Walker Park; Technical Old Boys v. Y.M.C.A., Walker Park; Papatoetoe, a bye. r - ' FIFTH GRADE, "Mount Albert v. Northcote, Northcote; North Shore v. A, North Shore ; Ponsonby v.. Stanley Bay, Victoria Park; St."Stephen's v. Comrades B, Domain, No. 8; Vacuum Oil 'Company, Outer Domain, No. L SUBURBAN ASSOCIATION. THIRD. GRADE FIXTURES. The lower grade fixtures to be played under the control of the Suburban Cricket Association on Saturday axe:— THIRD GRADE. Green Lane v. Transport Board, Outer Domain, No. 4; Richmond v. Pupnke, Victoria Park, No. 11; Star of Eden v. Howick, Victoria Park, No. 10 ; Chelsea v. Maungakiekie. Outer Domain. No. 5 ; A.E.C.C. v. Mount Albert Old Boys, Walker Park, No. 1 ; Onehunga r. Woolworth's, Domain, No. -C; Edendalo v. Avondale, Walker Park, No. 4. THIRD GRADE INTERMEDIATE. • Mount Roskill v. Richmond, Mount Roskill; Onehunga v. Avondale, Walker Park, No. 5; Stonex Bros. v. Maungaklekie, Walker Park, No. C; Edendale v Mount Albert Old Boys, Walker Park, No. 19.