WORTH A CENTURY.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 283, 30 November 1933, Page 24

WORTH A CENTURY.

SENIOR B CONTESTS. PABNBLL AND SHORE IN LEAD TONSONBY AND 'VARSITY NEXT. The fourth set of matches in connection with the senior B grade premiership was finished last Saturday afternoon under excellent weather conditions and on faster wickets. Parnell (240 for four) defeated Y.M.C.A. (7(3 and S7) by an innings and 87 runs and secured their first six-point win. Ponsonby (201) did likewise at the expense ot' King's Old Boys (101 and 92). North Shore (305) had to be content with four points, Point Chevalier (116 and 129 for two) holding them up in the second innings. University (122 and 135) had a narrow escape from Papatoetoe (50 and 19-1 for five), who made a splendid attempt to retrieve their position. Stanley Bay (163 and 70 for eight) lowered the colours of Balmoral (149 and 92) in obtaining a win_ on the first innings. It was a good performance for the new team. Grafton (213) accounted for Eden (99 and 156) and registered their first victory. During the afternoon Con Worth, of Parnell, playing against Y.M.C.A., completed his century. The following table shows the position of the teams: — P. W. D. l. Pis. Parnell 4 3 1 0 1(1 North Shore 4 4 0 0 3 0 Ponsonby 4 3 O 0 16 University 4 3 1 0 14 Stanley Hay 4 3 0 1 13 Balmoral 4 2 1. 1 13 Grafton 4 1 0 7 Point Chevalier .... 4 1 0 3 7 Papatoetoe 4 1 0 3 7 Y.M.C.A 4 1 0 3 (i Eden 4 0 1 3 5 Kind's Old Boys .... 4 O 0 4 2 Overwhelmed by Parnell. Having disposed of- Y.M.C.A. for 70 runs and notched 109 for one wicket, Parnell started proceedings on the second day with a six-pointer in view. They carried on to score 240 for four wickets and then applied the closure' after Worth had obtained his century. Worth (100) added 29 runs to his over-week score, but was not so forceful as on the previous day, his total standing two short of the century for a quarter of an hour. He was at the wicket for three and a quarter hours and counted a dozen boundaries in

s -vell-deservcd contribution. Cleal (29) included a six on the leg side and two fours on the off. Siddle (13) featured a couple of powerful leg shots. The bowling averages of Y.M.C.A. suffered severely. Coleman (two for 48) improved his length and turned the ball both ways. He eventually had Worth stumped. Harrison (one for 50) was the steadiest bowler and on the second day sent down eleven overs, including five successive maidens. Y.M.C.A. fared very little better in their second venture and were all out for 87 run 6. The first ball bowled by Clapham shifted Marshall's middle stump. Liddell (28) made his runs by sound cricket, scoring three fours nicely before putting his leg in front. "Clapham (five for 29), after the first ball, did not meet with more success l'or eight overs, but'the next two returned him two wickets each, all cleaned bowled. Vogtherr (two for 10) bowled eight overs. A Shoro Victory. Point Chevalier failed in responding to North Shore's big score and were all out for 116 runs, adding 105 runs for the remaining seven wickets. McDonald (52 not out) was mainly responsible for the runs. He "dug in" and refused to be tempted in any shape or form—it was a dogged display. The bowling list for North Shore was headed by Emery (four for 27). Matthews, Shepherd and Yarnton secured a couple of wickets apiece at a cost varying from 11 to 16 runs per wicket. Point Chevalier revealed better form with the bat in their second attempt and wound up with 129 for the loss of a couple of wickets. Heard (68), who has shown good form with the bat. hit out at everything, giving a bright display. Lewis (55 not out) was more subdued and in a sound innings scored chiefly in. front of the wicket, deserving every run to his credit. King's Outplayed. _ With five wickets down for 82 runs, King's continued their innings against Ponsonby (201) and the remaining batsmen, offering no further resistance, the innings closed- for 101 runs. Smith (20) doubled his previous Saturday's total, while Silk (17) departed immediately. Ponsonby's fast bowler Binmore wound up with six wickets for 35 runs. Marshall captured three wickets for 24 runs. King's followed on and scored 92 runs. Both Quinn (39) and Silk were consistent with the bat. The former gave a fine display. For Ponsonby, Marshall (four for 19) was again in evidence with the ball. H. Warneford took three wickets for 13 runs. A Keen Struggle.

By scoring 104 runs for the loss of three wickets in answer to Balmoral's total of 149, Stanley Bay occupied an excellent position when the game restarted, but before the innings closed they had a struggle to get the runs, but succeeded in passing their objective with one wicket m hand, the innings closing at 163 runs. Wilson (33) only added four more runs before being run out. Blackie (52) was brilliantly caught on the boundary after making seven more. Morrison and Reid scored a dozen each and were the only others to make a stand.

The bowling honours for Balmoral were divided between F. Barber (three for 58) and Johnson (two for 36). Balmoral were dismissed for 95 runs in their second innings. Mason (36) was rather subdued, although collecting five fours.

Morrison (five for ,32) was principally responsible for the collapse. Requiring SI runs for a six-pointer, Stanley Bay went for the runs. Losing eight wickets for 70 runs and being one short, matters were not at all promising. More anxiety was in store when a run out seemed imminent, but a fieldsman's slipping enabled Slieehan to get home. It was a great chance lost by Balmoral and a fortunate save for Stanley Bay. Of the Balmoral bowlers. Kelleher (four for 22) was the most successful. During the match six Stanley Bay and one Balmoral batsmen were run out. Grafton's First Win. The first da.v : s play ended with Eden 40 runs for three wickets in reply to Grafton's 213. In continuation Eden brought the tally to 99 runs. Jerrom (23) was the only batsman to show any enterprise. Johnson (17) and Price (14 not out) lent most assistance. The hulk of wickets were taken by Felts and Childs, who secured three apiece. Eden followed on, and by scoring 156 runs, saved a six-point defeat. Mahan (57) and Blair (48) were l-esponsible for the majority of the runs. The pair played soundly, refusing to take risks, but at the same time were not afraid to punish anything loose. Among the Grafton bowlers Fraser (five for 46) always commanded respect. Stumps were drawn at the conclusion of the innings, giving Grafton their first victory. At the termination of an innings each University (122) led Papatoetoe (50) by 72 runs. In their second innings University registered 135 runs, losing wickets in trying to force the pace. Shanly (35) and Jessup (34) were the principal contributors. Black obtained 13 not out. Most of the damage with the ball went to the credit of Burnside. Papatoetoe were set the task of getting 2Q7 runs to save the game, and on performances the chances of the runs being obtained appeared small. Gladding, Lusby and Valentine made a great effort, and when within 13 runs of achieving a great victory, time ' alone saved the students. The fighting innings of Papatoetoe reached 194 for five wickets. . Gladding (72) indulged in some brilliant forcing cricket at the expense of the U l, i vel 'sity bowlers. Lusby (45) played with freedom, hitting three sixes in one over. Valentine (30) showed something of his true form. ,

PLUNKET SHIELD. TRIAL GAME AT WELLINGTON. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) WELLINGTON, Wednesday. Bright sunshine, with a light southerly breeze, formed ideal conditions fo* the commencement of the annual Town v. Country Wicket match to-day. The game is a trial for the selection of Wellington's Plunkot Shield eleven to meet Auckland at the Basin Kescrve orT'December 23, 25, 20, 27. Play in the afternoon was notable for the collapse ot the Town team for a total of only .19-1. and a poor batting performance by the Country players, who were all dismissed for 101. The Town team commenced its second innings with 20 minutes to play, and at stumps had lost one wicket for oS runs. The atttendance was poor. Scores :— TOWN—First Innings. Du Chateau, n Massey 8 Dustin, lbw, b Lambert CO Tindill. run out 30 Ell, c Evans, b Hatch 0 Morgan, b Hatch 6 Ward, not out S James, c and b Hatch 34 Crook, b Chadwick 13 O'Neill, c Ongley. b Hatch 1 Blundell, b Chadwick 6 Griffiths, not out 0 Extras 30 Total 104 Bowling: Hatch took live wickets for 38, Chadwick two for 11, Massey one for 1(>, Lambert one for 31, Evans none for 20, Keaney none for 32. Second Inuings. Dustin, lbw, b Freeman 33 Du Chateau, not out 10 Ell not out 2 Extras i 4 Total for one wicket 3S COUNTRY. —First Innings. Cameron, c Tindill, b Crook (1 ■Massey, 1> BluudPll 0 O'Brien, li Blundell 21 Ongley, run out 4 Lambert, run out S 10vans, at Jaiiies, b Griffiths Keaney, not out 20 Hayward, l> GiMffiths S Ghadwick, li O'Neill 0 Hatch, c Tindill. 1> Crook 34 Freeman, b O'Neill 7 Extras 2 Total 101 Bowling: Crook took two wickets for 15 runs, Blundell two for 20, Griffiths two for 37, O'Neill two for IS. The Country bowling analysis is 21 runs short, totaling, with extras, only 173.

CHRISTMAS MATCHES. WELLINGTON MERCANTILE TEAM. WELLINGTON, Wednesday. The Wellington Mercantile Cricket League has decided to send a representative team to Auckland at Christmas time to play a scries of matches against Auckland teams. Mr. James I'oung has been appointed manager o£ the team. AUCKLAND ASSOCIATION. UMPIRES FOR SATURDAY. Umpires appointed to matches under the control of the Auckland Cricket Association on Saturday:— Seniors. —North Shore v. University, North Shore, Messrs. G. C. Robinson and D. L. Ryau; Ponsonby v. Eden, Eden Park No. 2, Messrs. O. It. Montgomery and H. W. Riudolls; Grafton v. Paruell, Eden Park No. 1, Rev. W. ,T. Elliott and Mr. It. E. Turton ; King's Old Boys V. Y.M.C.A., Eden Park No. 3, Messrs. D. Thomson and N. B. Levien. Senior B. —Parncll v. Balmoral, Eden Park No. 4, Messrs. F. .T. Ilellaby and L. Bay; Eden v. Y.M.C.A., Eden Park No. 5, Messrs. W. W. Luke and W. Warneford ; PoL'nonbv v. Point Chevalier, Victoria Park, Messrs W. Wootton and H. W. Mardle. ONEHUNGA ASSOCIATION. Draw for the Onehunga Cricket Association's matches to be played on the Waikaraka ground on Saturday:—Te Papapa Fertilizer v. Onehunga Ex-Serviceraen, No. 1, Messrs. Insley and Ucseo; Onehunga A v. Onehunga B, No. 2, Messrs. Mason and Horan ; Relief Club A v. Royal Oak Baptists, No. 3, Messrs. Thornley and Wentworth; Onehunga Woollen Mills v. Relief Club B, No. 4, Messrs. Bowers and Wells. WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION. Match to be played in the Auckland Women's Association's competition on Saturday :—Hockey A v. Bridgens', Remuera, 2 p.m., Messrs. Franklin and Adams. OTAHUHU ASSOCIATION. The weekly meeting of the management committee passed a number of new registrations and appointed a sub-committee to view some matting under offer and report back to next meeting. A letter was received from the Onehunga Cricket Association regarding a nomination for Country Week and the question is to be finally decided at next meeting.. Draw and grounds for Saturday's games :-v Seniors.—Sturgess Park No. 1. St. Joseph's v. Passenger Transport, Messrs. Tucker and Hardy; Abattoirs No. 1, Challenge v. Abattoirs, Messrss. McDowell and Glyn ; Abattoirs No. 2, Railway v. Returned Soldiers. Messrs. Beck and Harris; Challenge, Kempthornes United v. Hellabys, Messrs. Fielding and Kirkwood: Junior High, Borough v. Junior High School, Mr. Nicholson,, Juniors.—Sturgess Park No. 2, Railways A v. Trinity United, Messrs. Ingram and Bennett; Primary School, Railways B v. Challenge, Messrs. Jcrrat and Smith, M.C.C. IN CLOVER. CALCUTTA, November 20. Western Indian States were dismissed for 64 by the Marylchone Cricket Club. Townsend "took seven wickets for 10 runs, off 7.3 overs. Marylchone had scored 2r>4 for six wickets (Nichols 02) when stumps were drawn.