OTAHUHU ASSOCIATION.

Auckland Star, Volume LVX, Issue 268, 12 November 1934, Page 13

OTAHUHU ASSOCIATION.

In the third series of games played at Otahuhu, that between Challenge and Kempthorne's United was expected to be a very close contest, but contrary to expectations Kempthorne's failed sadly against the bowling or W. Bright, who took eight wickets at a cost of nine runs, a really meritorious feat. In the second innings he took a further five wickets for 20 runs. Railway scored a narrow first innings victory over Hellaby's, and Mount Richmond defeated St. Joseph's (nine men only) in tint first innings. Prior to the commencement of the Chal-lenge-Kempthorne game the Mayor, Mr. H. T. Clements, presented Mr. Laurie Buckley, on behalf of the Otahuhu Cricket Association, with a handsome travelling rug, as a slight recognition of his excellent services whilst secretary of the association for the past three years. The large gathering of players and spectators loudly applauded the Mayor's remarks. Mr. Buckley suitably responded. Results of games :— SENIOR GRADE. CHALLENGE V. KEMPTHORNE'S. Challenge.—First innings 341 (Hynes 45, Montgomery 37 not out, Sutcliffe 13, Connors 32. W. Bright 30). Bowling: E. Kemplay live for 27, Clayton four for 29, Martlett one for 35. Kempthorne's United.—First innings 20 (Marfiett 12 not out). Bowling: Bright eight for 0, Connors two for 17. Second innings 54 (D. Game 30, Clayton 34). Bowling: Bright live for 20, Connors two for 10, Hynes two for 2, McDowell one for 0. Marfiett was the only bat to stand up to the bowling, and had bad luck to be run out in the second innings. Challenge gained a six-point win. MOUNT RICHMOND V. ST. JOSEPH'S. Mount Richmond.—First innings 322 (Pierce 25, E. Rugg 25, Stanaway 20, Austin IS). Bowling: Wells three for 29, McNeil two for 20, Cornelius five for IG. St. Joseph's.—First innings (nine men only) 80 (McCowntt 28, McNeil 14). Bowling: Marshall three for 39, Stanaway one for 4, Miller two for 11, Pierce two for 33. A four-point win for Mount Richmond. RAILWAY V. HELLABY'S. Railway.—First innings 98 (O'Donohue 30, McCartney 10). Bowling: Moore five for 35, Power one for 29, Pilcher two for 1, Haggle one for 5, Williams one for 15. Hellaby'te.—First innings 79 (Williams 22. Power 22, Halsey 17). Bowling: O'Donohuo one for 17, Grubb six for 28, Lawrenco two for 14, Currie one for 9. A four-point win for Railway. JUNIOR GRADE. TRINITY UNITED V. LEE AND ARLINGTON'S. Trinity United.—First innings 88 (Stokes not out 14, Verrall 14, Barry 10, Finlayson 10). Bowling: Hare two for 22, Higglnson three lor 31, Duane one for 8, lioworth two for 12, Arlington one for in. Leo and Arlington.—First innings 45 (Duann 15 not out). Bowling: Clayton eight for 14, Verrall one for 7. Second innings 77 (McKie 28, Duane 13 not out, Higglnson 10). Bowling: Stokes live for 30, Clayton three for 25, Finlayson one for 10, Verrall one for S.

The batting of Duane and the bowling of Clayton were the features of this game, which was won on the first innings bv Trinity United. RAILWAY V. TECHNICAL HIGn SCHOOL. Railway.—First innings 54 (Graham 11, Richardson 10). Bowling: Elliott seven for 19, Coombes two for 10, Revell one for 17. Technical High.—First innings 39 (Elliott 12). Bowling: Richardson five for 10, Graham one for 9, L. (.'lark four for 20. Second innings, 311 (Elliott 55, Richie 13, Robertson 11, Revel 13). Bowling: Dorau four for 7, Richardson two for 21. L. Clark one for 43, Biol two for 14, Graham one for IS. A four-point win for Railway, which might have been averted if the School players had made an early declaration. RETURNED SOLDIERS V. PAPATOETOE JUNIORS. Returned Soldiers. —First innings 76 (Stevens 43-not out, Eustace 15). Bowling: Fugle four for 30, Mains four for 30, Lusbv two for 11. Papatoetoe Juniors.—First innings 39 (McSweeney 15, Elliott 12). Bowling: Logan three for 7, McLaren four for 4, Eustace two for 10. 1 aylor one for 8 A first innings win for Returned Soldiers.