CRICKET.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 247, 19 October 1933, Page 24

CRICKET.

AUCKLAND ASSOCIATION. DRAW FOR THE SEASON. FIRST AND SENIOR B GRADES. The compute draw for the first and senior B snides for this season, has been released by the Auckland Cricket Association. The first two series are being played on October 21 and 2S, and on Labour Day, October 23. FIRST GRADE. Series 1. —North Shore v. Ponsonby, Grafton v. King's Old Boys, Parnell V. University, Eden v. Y.M.C.A. Series 2.—North Shore v. Grafton, Ponsonby v. Y.M.C.A.., Parnell v. King's Old Boys, Eden v. University. Series 3. —North Shore v. Parnell, Ponsonby v. Grafton, Eden v. King's Old Boys, University v. Y.M.C.A. Series 4.-—North Shore v. Eden, Ponsonby v. Parnell, Grafton v. Y.M.C.A., University v. King's Old Boys. Series s.—North Shore v. University, Ponsonby v. Eden, Grafton v. Parnell, King's Old Boys v. Y.M.C.A. Series 6.—North Shore v. King's Old Boys, Ponsonbv v. University, Grafton v. Eden, Parnell v. Y.M.C.A. Series 7.—North Shore v. Y.M.C.A., Ponsonby v. King's Old Boys, Grafton v. University, Parnell v. Bden. SENIOR B. Series I.—Stanley Bay v. Parnell, Eden T. University, Y.M.C.A. v. Point Chevalier, Balmoral v. King's Old Boys, Papatoetoe v. Ponsonby, North Shore V; Grafton. Series 2.—Stanley Bay v. Eden, Parnell v. Grafton, Y.M.C.A. v. University, Balmoral v. Point Chevalier, Papatoetoe v. King's Old Boys, North Shore v. Ponsonby. Series 3. —Stanley Bay v. Y.M.C.A., Parnell v. Eden, Balmoral v. University, Papatoetoe v. Point Chevalier, North Shore v. King's Old Boys, Ponsonby v. Grafton. Series 4. —Stanley Bay '. v. Balmoral, Pajnell v. Y.M.C.A., Eden v. Grafton, Papatoetoe v. University, North Shore v. Point Chevalier, Ponsonby v. King's Old Boys. Series s.—Stanley Bay v. Papatoetoe, Parnell v. Balmoral, Eden v. Y.M.C.A., North Shore v. University, Ponsonby v. Point Chevalier, Kiug's Old Boys v. Grafton. Series 6.—Stanley Bay v. North Shore, Parnell v. Papatoetoe, Ktfen v. Balmoral, Y.M.C.A. v. Grafton, Ponsonby v. University, King's Old Boys v. Point Chevalier. Series 7.—Stanley Bay v. Ponsonby, Parnell r. North Shore, Eden v. Papatoetoe, Y.M.C.A. v. Balmoral, King's Old Boys v. University, Point' Chevalier v. Grafton. SeriesSSt—Stanley. t —Stanley Bay v. King's Old Boys," Parnell v. Ponsonby, Eden v. North Shore, Y.M.C.A. v. Papatoetoe, BalmoraJ v. Grafton, Point Chevalier v. University. Series '9.—Stanley ' Bay v. Point Chevalier, Parnell v. King's Uld Boys, Eden V. Ponsonby, Y.M.CCA: v. North Shore, Balmoral v. Papatoetoe, University v. Grafton Series 10. —Stanley Bay v. University, Parnell v. Point Chevalier, Eden v. King's Old Boys, Y.M.C.A. v. Ponsonby, Balmoral v. North bhore, Papatoetoe v. Grafton Series 11.—Stanley» Bay v. Grafton, larnell v. University, Eden v. Point Chevalier, Y.M.C.A. v. King's Old Boys, JJalmoral v. Ponsonby, Papatoetoe v. North Snore.

SENIOR B SECTION.

PROSPECTS OP TEAMS. Owing to the last opportunity for general practice being spoilt by rain andi through prospective members not putting in an appearance, club officials .were considerably hampered in trying to' finalise the teams to take the field on Saturday, and in many cases the\ personnel of elevens is by no means complete. North Shore, winners of last year's competition, should field a very strong team again, although .they have quite a number of vacancies to fill. Amongst the absentees will be Alex. Matthews and Or. Jay, while those offering their services include Yarnton, Cohen, Adams and Emery from, the Takapuna Grammar school; also some promising second graders. The two Smiths, Rawkin and Woolley are available, and they should form the nucleus of a team that should prove hard to beat. Parnell, who succeeded in heading the A section last season, will have practically the same side again, the only addition being Macmillan, a medium pacebowler 'from the lower grade. "Doc" Aitken, captain of last year's team, will be there to give his services again. Worth, McGeehan and Siddle will help to complete a strong side. Balmoral will feel the loss of Cleal, a capable bowler who will play for the Ponsonby senior team. He is the only notable defection, and his place is most likely to be filled by Righton, who has had a spell for a season or two. Therefore, Balmoral should again make their presence felt. ? Ponsonby side is still indefinite, but if they. can field something similar to last year in batting, and include a bowler to give V. Williams more support, their chances would be much brighter. Papatoetoe may lose a few of the older hands this season, and their places will have to be filled by the best of the second graders. Dr. Valentine, W. Kerr, E. Kerr, and White intend donning flannels again, while A. Winks is doubtful. Mount Albert have not entered a team this season, and their leading players will probably be sprinkled amongst the various teams. Stanley Bay have applied for Senior B status. They possess some promising talent with Vera. Scott outstanding. .Point Chevalier appear to have lost the Wallace brothers for good to Paraell. It is a big loss to them, but at the same time they have hopes of upsetting calculations. At the time of writing Eden. Grafton, King's Old Boys, Y.M.C.A. and University had not made any definite announcement.

UMPIRES FOR TWO SERIES.

■ Appointments of umpires made in connection with matches to be played under the control of the Auckland Cricket Association on Saturday and Labour Day:— Saturday's Games. —First grade: North Shore v. Ponsonby, North Shore, Rev. W. J. Elliott and Mr..F. J. Hellaby; Grafton v. King's Old Boys, King's College, Messrs. W. W. Luke and O. R. Montgomery; Eden v. T.M.C.A., Eden Park No. 3, Messrs. D. Thomson and F. T. Vercoe; Parnell v. University, Eden Park No. 2, Messrs. D. L. Ryan and R. E. Tiirton. Senior B Grade.—Eden v. University, Eden Park No. 4, Messrs. J. H. Beale and G. Robinson ; Balmoral v. King's Old Boys. Eden Park No. 5, Messrs. J. H. Mardle and L. Bay. Labour Day.—First grade: North Shore v. Grafton, at North Shore, Kev. W. J. Elliott and Mr. F. J. Hellaby; Ponsonby v. T.M.C.A.. Eden Park No. 2, Messrs. D. L. Ryan and G. Robinson; Parnell v. King's Old Boys. King's College, Messrs. R. E. Turton and F. T. Vercoe; Eden v. University, at Eden Park No. 3, Messrs. E. E. Nalder and D. Thomson. Senior B Grade.—Balmoral v. Point Chevalier, Eden Park No. 4, Messrs. J. H. Mardle and L. Bay.

CLOSE GAME AT KING'S.

At Middlemore yesterday a city team chosen by Mr. K. H. Wilson, captain of last year's King's College Old Boys' senior eleven, defeated the College players by only five runs. Scores : King's College, 80 (Norris 26, Bell 13 not out. Smith 11. McGruther 10). Bowling: .Lewis three for 8. E. C. Beale two for 10, Palmer one fdr 3.5, Webb one for 16, McArthur one for 17.. Wilson's Eleven. 94 (Edmonds 24, rehired, Haliwell 15. retired. Wilson 15, retired, Lewis 13. .Hockin 10). Bowling: Martin three for 24, Macindoe two for 21, McGruther one for 14, Bischoff one for 27.

R.V. V. WHANGAREI.

Team selected by the sole selector. Mr. C. Mcßeath. to represent the Whangarei Cricket Association, against the R.V. team (Auckland City and Suburban Cricket Association champions) in a match to be played at Whangarei on Labour Day :—-W. Wilson and B. Nisbet (Whangarei), G. Lawrie (Hikurangi). L. D. Abbott and McKenzie (Combined Services), D. McKay and R. J..Dun (Nomads). C. E. Hewlett (Onevahi), Lv G. Miller (High School), C. Child and G. L. Fayne (Maungakaramea). Twelfth, man, E. Collins .(Nomads).

OTAHUHU ASSOCIATION.

PENALTY FOR LATE STARTING. • The official opening of the Otahuhu Cricket Association's senior grade competition takes place next Saturday afternoon. The entry of nine teams necessitated one team having u- bye every Saturday. Appreciation was expressed at the management committee meeting when an otter was received from Air. F. W. Martin (the old Wellington and Wairarapa tenuis player), the master of the Otahuhu Junior High School, to provide a first-class team, comprised of scholars and masters, each Saturday to meet the bye team. The bat donated by the Auckland Cricket Association is to be awarded to the player with the best batting average during the season, the winner to have played in not less than 12 competition games. A further nomination of a team in the junior grade was received, making a total of five to date in this grade. It was decided that no player be eligible for play unless his registration is .in on Tuesday preceding the Saturday on which he desires to play. The transfer of two players was ruled out of order, as the necessary formalities had not been complied with. Two of last year's Railway seniors were rcgraded to juniors. Messrs. Clark, SifTlett and Holloway were appointed as a rcgrading committee. After a lengthy discussion it was decided that no competition games would be played on Labour Day, owing to the inability of one or two clubs to field a team. Mr.' W. Beck, on behalf of the Umpires' Association, brought forward several matters of interest which- the association decided to support. The principal item was thai; concerning the punctuality of teams taking the field. Games will commence at 2 p.m. sharp, and any team not on the ground by the appointed hour will be debited with a loss. The laxity by some teams in the past has not been in the interest of the game locally. Another matter that will be enforced is that players and umpires are not to smoke on the playing field. The draw and grounds for Saturday s games are: — Sturgess Park.—St. Joseph's v. Abattoirs (Messrs. Fielding and Jcrratt). Abattoirs No. I.—Passenger Transport v. Kempthorne's (Messrs. McDowell and Nicholson). Abattoirs No. 2.—Challenge v. Railway (Messrs. Smith and Kirkwood). Challenge. — Borough v. Hellaby s (Messrs. Hardy and Harrison). Junior High School.—Returned Soldiers v. Junior High School.

ANOTHER ASSOCIATION.

NEW BODY' ON THE PLAINS. (By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.) PAEROA, this day. A mooting was called last evening to discuss the formation of a I'aeroa Cricket Association Previously Paeroa has functioned as a club Affiliated to the Piako Sub-association, but revived interest has made it possible for this town to produce four teams and conduct a competition of its own. The mooting was largely attended, and verv enthusiastic. Four teams were nominated : Wanderers and -Ramblers from the old Paeroa Club. Old Boys and Karangahake. It was decided to write to the South Auckland Cricket Association asking it to accept affiliation from the new association. Officers elected:—Patron. Mr. W. Marshall : president, Mr. J. H. Nicholson ; vicepresidents, Messrs. D. Waddingham, 11. E. Butler, N. Wilde. W. Ellerington. and H. M. Shand; secretary, Mr. K. Lawrence; •committee. Messrs. R. Howard, W. M. Minter. N. Goldsworthy. J. Bunting, B. Howard, and P. G. Knight; selector, Mr. H. M. Shand. The competition Is to comprise three rounds for a shield, the matches to commence on Saturday next.

M.C.C. V. KARACHI.

CALCUTTA, October 18. In a return match between M.C.C. and Karachi, the visitors scored 362 for eight wickets' (Walters 101, Bakewell 96, Valentine 50, Mitchell 53, Jardine 43 not out).