CRICKET.

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 17, 20 January 1934, Page 17

CRICKET.

AMONG THE SENIOR B'S

POSITIONS OF TEAMS

NORTH SHORE IN THE LEAD,

Although the premiership fixtures were suspended, during the Christ-mas _ holidays the respite was longer than intended, notwithstanding that an extra week-end was occupied to allow Auckland to clinch its grip on the shield. So far this season cricket has been unkindly treated by tha weather. Including last Saturday, it was the fourth spoilt by rain, aud now another series of matches will have to be decided on one day's play. . Witih so much happening during the festive season, the state of tilings has 'become somewhat hazy to many, therefore a reminder may not be amiss. In counting up the points in connection with the five series of matches played North Shore have gathered in most. So far they have not _ lost a match, but, contrary to their usual performance, ihave been more modest, and •contented themselves with four-pointers until the last game, when they Diet and defeated University to the extent of six points. The additional couple lifted them over Parnell to the head of affairs, with 22 points to their credit. Parnell, too, have escaped defeat, but their sequence of successes was punctuated •by & draw with Eden in the third 6et of matches, which was limited to one day's iplay on account of a postponement on the first day. North Shore and Parnell are still to meet. In fact, both have some stiff propositions to overcome before the round is completed. _ , Ponsonby held their place, thanks to_ a six-pointer against King's, and victories over Papatoetoe and Grafton. They also have a stiff programme before them. Their adversaries include Parnell, University, Balmoral, aid Stanley Bay. Balmoral and University are on level terms, with 14 points apiece. Both started off very well, but a draw to each in the third round, and a loss each afterwards brought down their tally of points. Following a good though unsuccessful performance against Parnell in the first match, Stanley Bay collected 13 points, hut. threw away any hope of increasing their tally by the abandonment of the game at Papatoetoe. A six-pointer over Stanley Bay lifted Papatoetoe into double figures, but prior to that their only success was against King's in the second match. Of the others, Point Chevalier claim most attention through scoring victories over Papatoetoe and Ponsonby. Y.M.C.A. and King's are level with eight points each, while Eden and Grafton are at the bottom, with_ seven points to their respective credits. The complete table is:—

p. w. i>. r». Pfs. North Shore ....5 5 — — 22 Parnell 5 4 — 1 Ponsonby 5 3 ~ — 16 Balmoral •"> - - J J, University 5 •> J 1 J;* Stanley Bay .... 5 3 - — *3 Papatoetoe 5 ~ 3 — Pt Chevalier ... f> 2 3 — 11 Y.M.C.A 5 1 3 1 8 King's 5 1 4 — 8 Eden 5 —- 3 2 7 Grafton 5 1 4 — "

AUCKLAND JUBILEE,

GATHERING OF CLANS TO-NIGHT.

One of Auckland's greatest sports gatherings of any era is scheduled to be Held to-night ao Scots Hall, Symonds Street, when the Auckland Cricket Association will celebrate its jubilee with a smoke concert. _ . A large and representative attendance is anticipated, including representatives of | most o£ the major and minor associations i in New Zealand. Mr. F. Earl, president | of the Auckland Cricket Association, will | be in the chair. A souvenir programme ] to commemorate the jubilee will be issued at the function. Dress is inionnal, with flannels and blazers for preference. A n appeal is made to ail members of the Auckland Cricket Club, the Auckland touring cricket teams, 1914, 19'25, 1929-30, and oi the Te Awa and Te Ata mid-week teams to be present. A splendid musical programme has been arranged by Mr. Den. Elliott, and so that the general proceedings may be enjoyed to the utmost speeches will be made to only a few toasts. These are: " Cricket," proposed by Captain C. M. Graham, K.N., of H.M.s. Diomede, and responded to by Mr. Fred. Earl (president), who will at the same time propose the New Zealand Cricket Council. " Stalwarts of the Past" will be Mr. N. C. Snedden's happy little task, the responses being left to Messrs. E. C. Beale and Douglas Hay. " Affiliated Associations " will 'be toasted by Mr. Hugh Duncan. Several presentations are due to be made during the evening. The Pukckohe Cricket Association is to take over the Hellaby Shield for its victory in the Country Week tourney; gold medallions are to be handed by Mr. E. E. Nalder, chairman of the management committee, to the Auckland Association's five life members; bats are to be received by D. R. Garrard (best all-rounder) and W. M. Wallace (best fieldsman), for prowess in the Plunket Shield; and the twelve players who took part in the three engagements for the New- Zealand championship—recovered by Auckland after a period of five years—are to be presented with tokens of victory by a very well-known citizen.

M.C.C. IN INDIA. NAYUDU TOPS CENTURY. CALCUTTA, January Playing against the Marylebone Cricket Club, the Central Provinces, in their first innings, .made 195. C. K. Nayudu was topscorer with 107. Marriott took six wickets for 35. M.C.C. had reached 49 without loss when stumps were drawn.