CRICKET.

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 21, 25 January 1934, Page 21

CRICKET.

SENIOR B GRADE nVE FOUR-POINT WINS. CENTURY TO CHILDS. Although only one day was allowed owing to a belated restart, five out of the six matches were decided. North Shore, Parnell, Balmoral, University and Grafton secured first innings' victories, while Point Chevalier and King's had to be content with a draw. The following table shows the position of the teams:— North Shore! 26 Parnell . ... 24 Balmoral 3 3 University 18 Ponsonby 37 Papatoetoe 14 Stanley Bay 14 Point Chevalier 13 Grafton 11 King's Old Boys 10 Y.M.C.A 9 Eden 8 Shore Force the Pace. North Shore added another win to their run of successes by defeating Stanley Bay on the first innings, with eight wicketß in hand. Scott (32) played nicely for his runs before falling to a leg-before decision. Sheehan (25) and Wilson (15) came to grief in a similar fashion. Sainty (22), Frater (25) and Blackie (19) maintained consistency with the batFour bowlers shared in the wickettaking. Stevenson (three for 44) secured the beet figures. Emery, Shepherd and Webb secured a couple of wickets apiece. North Shore livened up proceedings by compiling 172 for two wiokets under two hours. Adams (53) and Emery (56) opened and gave their side a good start. Although meeting with a little good fortune, it was a good display. Webb (46 not out) overshadowed the opening pair, and included in his quota were eight fours and a six. The averages of the Stanley Bay trundlers suffered severely, Scott's wicket costing 43 runs.

A Narrow Escape. Parnell had a narrow escape at Papatoetoe in a low-scoring game. The home team, playing one short, batted first, and were all out for 80 runs. Gladding (36 not out) opened the innings, and gave a sound display, though marred by two chances. He hit a couple of fours. Neild (10) hit a couple of fours on the leg side. Of the Parnell bowlers Clapham secured four wickets at a cost of five runs apiece in twelve overs. McGeehan (two for 19), Aitken (two for 12) and Vogtherr (one for 6) did the rest of the damage. Parnell replied with 114 runs, but at one stage they were in a rather precarious position, having eight wickets down for 65 runs. McGeehan (35) came to the rescue, and opening out hit two sixes and five fours. Burt (25) was the only one of the earlier batsmen to show confidence. Archer (14) collected two fours with strong off drives. The bowling honours for Papatoetoe were fairly evenly distributed. Swaffield (three for 26), Lusby (two for 23), E. Kerr (two for 13), Valentine (two for 32), and Cain (one for 5) secured the wickets. Swaffield caught Gillies with a fine lefthand catch off his own bowling. Batting Revival. Eden won the toss, and elected to bat, but gave a poor exhibition, and were all out for the meagre total of 63 runs. The most successful bowler for Balmoral was Cleal (four for 42), his Blows proving troublesome. Moore (two for 7), Mcßride (one for 2) and Johnson (one for 10) obtained odd wickets cheaply. At 4.50 p.m. Balmoral had registered 145 for the loss of one wicket/and, applying the closure, had visions of a sixpointer. Kelliher (84) was rather unfortunate to miefl the century. In attempting to pull a straight low ball he was dismissed. Thom (55 not out) was slower than his partner, but it was an attractive display. In the remaining 90 minutes' play Eden fared much better, and wound up the day with 119 runs for two wickets. Johnson (64 not out) played a good innings, marred only by a chance in the slips. Mahon (41 not out) also batted well, although he was fortunate on two: occasions.

Five Minutes to Spare. Separated by a point, it was anticipated that University and Poneoriby would provide an even encounter, and within five minutes of time the students gained a first innings victory by 25 runß. University had first strike, and made 175 runs. Large (41) scored his runs on both sides of the wicket in good style. Tho other batsmen were consistent in a moderate degree, Shanley (19) being the highest 6corer of them. The bowling of Ponsonbv was divided between J. Williams (four for 35) and A. Warneford (three for 23). Ponsonby just failed to hang out time, being dismissed for 148 runs. J. Williams (26) headed the list. H. Warneford (10), Benmore (18), Hoare. (15) and Douglas (15) lent most assistance. The wickets were shared by Kent (four for 34) and Hamilton (four for 69). Grafton Score Freely. Grafton succeeded in amassing the respectable total of 238 runs for the loss of two wickets before making the declaration. Grafton held on until Childs gained the coveted century, scoring 101 not out. He was very steady until the sixties, and then became very aggressive, hitting eight boundaries in his last 38 runs. Altogether he notchcd 16 fours and two threes. His innings was marred by a couple of chances. Camp (90) gave a forceful display, scoring freely from the start with leg and cover drives. He was unfortunate in being run out in sight of the century, the wicketkeeper removing the bails in the nick of time. Two fives, thanks to overthrows, and 13 fours went to his credit. HcConnick (19 not out) hit three fours and a three. Speed (14) gathered a couple of fours and a three Y.M.C.A. bowlers suffered through bad fielding and catching. Y.M.C.A. did not fare very well, being dismissed for 83 runs after having 53 runs on for two wickets. Airey (25) looked like making runs until he mistimed one from McCormick. Swift (17) lent most assistance. For Grafton, McCormick' (sis for 26) did tho bulk of the damage with his slows. Childs secured two wickets at a cost of a run each. King's Avert Defeat. Point Chevalier had first use of the wicket at Walker Park, and after collecting the fairly substantial total of 181 runs for the loss of six wickets, declared. The wholesome state of the register was mainly due to Lewis (66) and Skinner (59 not out). They batted quite attractively, although fortunate on several occasions. Marvin (14) was the only other batsman to reach double figures. The wickets were well distributed, McArtbur and Murray taking a couple each at a cost of 20 runs apiece. Wendel and Morris captured the balance. King's in reply made 117 for nine wickets, and just escaped defeat. Tovey (15 not out) and Livingstone, who batted for a quarter of nn hour for one run, held up the Point Chevalier attack until stumps were drawn. Quinn (31) played well and included seven boundaries m his contribution. Gill (27) was steady. Murray and McArthur obtained ten each. Among the Point Chevalier trundlers Skinner (four for 49) secured most wickets. Williamson (two for 17) and Westerman (two for 33) materially assisted.

CAMBRIDGE V. PONoONBY. Cambridge reps, to play the Fonsonby senior cricket eleven on Anniversary Day at Cambridge: R. A. Hughes (captain), \V. Wilson, b. Crawshaw, P. Bright, Tj. McKinnon, C. Morris, A. McKinnon, N. McKinnon, C. Chard, 1. Litchwork, D. Humphries, N. Wallace.

SATURDAY'S SENIOR GAMES. APPOINTMENT OF UMPIRES. Umpires appointed for matches to be played under the control of the Auckland Cricket Association on Saturday:— Seniors. —Bden v. Parnell, Eden Park No. 1, Messrs. O. K. Montgomery and D. Thomson; Ponsonby v. King's Old Boys, Eden Park No. 2, Messrs. R. E. Turton and F. J. Hellaby ; Grafton v. University, Eden Park No. S, Messrs. F. J. Vercoe and G. C. Robinson. Senior B.—Stanley Bay v. Ponsonby, Stanley Bay. Messrs. D. L. Ryan and W. W. Luke; Parnell v. North Shore. North Shore, Messrs. W. Warneford and L. Bay ; Y.M.C.A. v. Balmoral, Eden Park No. 4, Messrs. TV. Wootton and H. W. Mardle. Anniversary Day.—Auckland junior representatives v. Auckland Business Houses' representatives, Eden Park No. 1, Messrs. R. E. Turton and D. Thomson. BBABIN CITjP ELEVEN. The following Auckland junior cricket representatives have been chosen to play against Wellington, at Wellington, on February 5 and 6, in the annual match for the Brabin Cup:—C. Jessup, captain (University), R. Emery, G. Yarnton. H. Adams (North Shore), V. Scott, P. Sheehan (Stanley Bay), W. Johnston, A. Flyger (Eden), L. Archer (Parnell), R. Speed (Grafton), I. Cleal (Balmoral). Any player not available is requested to notify the secretary of the Auckland Cricket Association. The team will leave Auckland on Saturday afternoon, February 3, returning on February 8. The Auckland Brabin Cup team will also play a match against the Business Houses' representatives at Eden Park on Anniversary Day, play commencing at 10 a.m.

CITY AND SUBURBAN. LOWER GRADE ENGAGEMENTS. Lower grade matches to be played under the control of the Auckland City and Suburban Cricket Association on SaturThird Grade Intermediate. —Howick v. Mount RosklU, ITowick; Maungakiekie v. Edendale, Mount Rosldll No. 2; Invicta y. Mount Eden B, Outer Domain No. 4; IJowick v. Maungakiekie, Domain No. G. Third Grade Open.—Flexile Guild v. Universal, Victoria Park No. 10; Chelsea v. Gillies'. Victoria Park No. 11: Mount Albert Old Boys v. Brixton, Victoria Park No. 12; Waverley y. Green Lane, Outer Domain No. 3. „ Friendly Game.—Transport Board Y. C.L.M., Victoria Park No. 13. ONEHUNGA ASSOCIATION. Matches to be played under the control of the Onebunga Cricket Association on the Waitatraka grounds on Saturday:-— Royal Oak Baptists y. Onchunga B, No. 1, Messrs. H. Bowers and A. E. Insley; Onebunga Woollen Mills v. Relief Club A, No. 2, Messrs. F. Skinner and C. Wells; Onehungft A v. Te Papapa Fertiliser, No. 3. Messrs. Anderson and Mason; Onebunga Ex-Servicemen v. Relief Club B, No. 4, Messrs. C. Wentworth. and A. Legge. LADIES' ASSOCIATION. Game to be played under the control of the Auckland Ladles' Cricket Association on Saturday:—Bridgen's v. Hockey B, Remuera, 2 p.m., Messrs. Franklin and Adams. OTAHUHU ASSOCIATION. The management committee of the Otahuhu Cricket Association confirmed the draw for the second round of the senior grade competition ns submitted by the grounds committee. Mr. Moore, Hellaby s delegate, was appointed to the grounds committee in place of a member who had forfeited his seat. A letter was received from the Ngaruawahla Cricket Club requesting a visit from Otahuhu teams during February and clubs are to be asked to make the trip. Two teams from the Auckland Cricket Association will be visiting Otahuhu on Anniversary Day to try conclusions with local teams, and it was decided to play both games on Sturgess Park, the game to commence at noon. Messrs. F. W. Grey and B. Trezise were appointed managers for these games. ... , Teams selected for Monday's same* (any player not available should immediately notify the management committee) No. 1 Team. —D. Game (captain), S. Clark, M. Bay, W. Clayton, P. Wheeler, W Marflett, Brock, J. Stan away, G. Miller, Connors, Moore, A. Best, C. Brady and E. Sl Na' 2 Team. —F. Pierce (captain), E. Howsham, L. SutclifTe N. Campbell, A. Bacon. F. Kemplay, Butler, Stokes C. Wells, J. Taylor, E, McNeil, R. Miller and B. Boaden. Saturday's arrangements for senior competition :—Challenge v. Railway Sturgess Park No. 1, Messrs. Beck and Harris; Borough v. Hellaby's. Abattoirs No. 1, Messrs. Smith and Glyn: Passenger Transport v. Kemptbornes, Abattoirs No. 2, Messrs. Fielding and ITardle; y. Abattoirs, Challenge, Messrs. Kirkwood and Nicholson; Returned Soldiers, a bye. MARYLEBONE COLLAPSE. ANOTHER LOW SCORE IN INDIA. CALCUTTA, January 24. The Marylebone touring cricketers in their first innings against Moinu Dowlah s eleven were dismissed for 112 runs. The Indians in their first innings made 104 (Wazir Ali 43, Amar Singh 58). Verity took five wickets for 68. In the second innings M.C.C. had scored 218 for six wickets when stumps were drawn on the second day.