A HAT TRICK.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 291, 8 December 1937, Page 24

A HAT TRICK.

SENIOR B CONTESTS. BALMORAL BOWLER'S FEAT. THREE TEAMS TIE FOR TOP. Timp-lirtiiloi], one-day games in the senior R competition nT A.CA. matches on S.i I itftl.i v list. pindiiped a niiinlicr n{ surprise lesulu, Until leading teams. RitlmniMl in■ I Ivlen, were defeated, ami thp reshuffle nf learns has resulted in a eonsolidat inn nf the championship table, as is shown bv the fact Ihnt there is only A margin of fivo points between the first nine teams. There wito a couple of instance* of sides butting first compiling a big score, only to havo their opponents fail disninlly. Tho biggest aggregate of runs for any one match was at Papatoetoe, where, 438 runs wore registered in the nl tcr noon. The closest finish wan at King's College, where I'M Hoys were defeated by Stanley Bay by tlio narrow margin of 4 rutin, whilst at Victoria Park Y.M.C.A. prevailed nvor Windmill by 10 runs only. Sn individual centuries were recorded. and thn highest score was obtained by L>. Waters (North Shore), with 82 runs.

Bowlers in the forefront were Johnson, of Balmoral, with a "hat trick," Havill (JPapatoetoe) six for 58, Saunders (Stanley Bay) seven for 52, Coates (Shore) six for 50, and Lund (Y.M.C.A.) six for 95. Championship table to date:— Out- Ist right. Innings. No P. W. U, W, L. result. Pts. Balmoral B 1 — 2 1 I 17 Eden ... B 1 — 2 1 1 17 N, Shore. 5 I—2l 1 17 •Varsity .51—22-- 1« Papatoetoo 5 — 13 — 1 14 Parnell .5 — 1 3 — 1 14 Grafton .5 — — 2 2 I 12 Stanley .5 — — 2 2 I 12 Y.M.r.A. .3 — — 2 3 1 12 Windmill. R — 2 11 1 7 Ponsonby. 5 — — — 4 1 0.1 King's . . 0 — — — 5 — 5 Thrta Wlcktts on End. Balmoral had first use of the wicket in thoir match with 'Varsity at Eden Park, but the majority ,V>f their batsmen sacrificed their wickets on the altar of speed scoring. They failed to realise that run* can be scored at a good pace by smart running between the wickets and by hitting the loose balls, but preferred the more spectacular method of hitting (or endeavour to hit) every ball for the maximum. The result of their tactics wum the complete dismissal of the side by about 3 p.m. for 113 runs, leaving their opponents a comparatively simple task. Roberts (three for 33), Newbold (three for 30) and Alexander (three for 17) were a trio of bowlers who benefited by their opponents' cut-throat tactics. 'Varsity, with ample tlmo to spore, secured tho required runs with six wicket* in hand. Roberts. (06) and Bell (53), including eight fours, were mainly responsible for tho final total of 102, and great credit for a splendid innings must hsj given to Roberts, who obtained most of his runs as tho result of powerful cover drives and neat placement* on the leg. During the latter part of 'Varsity's innings Johnson, the Balmoral skipper, was IHcrallv presented with this hat-trick by tho hit or miss tactics of the 'Varsity tall-enders. and actually secured the figures of four wicket* for IS runs. Rogers with three for 3i>. was the most effective of the earlier bowlers tried. Bis Soorlnf. Fiipatoctoe, with first use of the wicket In their match with Ponsonby, started badly by losing a wicket with the first ball of the duy. However, Valentine and Edney wore then partnered and carried tho score to 140 in 65 minutes before being separated. The doctor's total at Ilia dismissal was 85, while Edney secured 81, and both batsmen sacrificed their wickets in an endeavour to obtain a faster acoring rate. Of tho other batsmen, Duane (43 not out) started very shakily, but soon settled down to good cricket. The side's total reached 260 for tho loss of six wickets, a verf good effort for two hours and n quarter of pluy. Bin more, two for 40, and Shepherd, three for 81, were the only Ponsonby howlers to achieve success. In reply, Ponsonby secured 178 (all out), quite a good total for the time taken, but nevertheless 82 runs short of thoir objective. A. Warneford, who opened the batting, collected 02 by means of strong shots on the leg side and behind the wicket. Havill, following up his previous week's success with another good bowling effort, secured six wickets for 58 runs. An Exciting Finish. On winning tlie toss, McArthur, the King's Old Boys' captain, sent Stanley Hay info bat, and the seasiders. batting two short, were dismissed for 138 runs. Saunders (24) and Stevenson (47) gave the side n good start, but of the latter batsmen Sniiilv (32) was the only player to score at nil well. King's MM llovs' innings was terminated at 134. only innr runs short of their opponents' Lot al. Sixteen runs were required for vieton wlten the last man Joined Abbott, who had been batting very steadily since early in the innings. Aifter Abbott had hit his ..nly two boundaries halls "off q WO, , th ? '" M,; '•■"' P'"'"! " ix wis , ! Bn,n, '7* seventeenth over, but A L.'","„ l '" wl "' 1 >'V the seventh ball, w • t, '?" , n "J '•"" ""'I logins (23) w , 1, 'T 1 ?' " f " ir, » «•*«" "'-•"" shed, w ':lv:, llm '; nHn ' 1 "" f '"'t that Saunders ns .nisi 1 f lo , p - '"' 2 . , !""• »•«« mainly nspiuiMllile for his side's victory. Collapse of Edon. i.. F i',''"•„ ?;,'". W ( 7" ■*?"«' "'nod by the ! ,'„' '"", "' ( '"> liny and Higgins. who had ,„.,•„ ..'",> ' , II °"l ""' *" nior tc,,m to ' ' * , "" N " ,v Zealand represen- ' ' , ' "" nn '\ Weir, were expected .",'"'" '' •', I '',' 1 snowing ag.iinst Shore. ," , "'' '' x beaten by 117 runs. Shore's ' ' : '" llH< "' the sp'cndi-1 tot ,| V. -"' : '' ' "* f , ,f " ev,, n wickets. T). U I''"." '*-'• in-hid,ng |2 boundaries) 1 "' " ,| ' "•"" ' X'h the coveted <<•< i ' en he « ," ilim. i„ H ed bv n mag- "■ i'. in . it- li mi ll.e ~,,! „f ('nntl,,,., M Sniiiir (2Hi, 11. Smith c2.s not out) an,| loupe (28 not out) were a hard-

hitting trio, and the last-named included two sixes and three fours in his total. Trice with .four for 73 wan the most successful Helen bowler. At oiip stage, with six wickets down for 35, it looked as though Eden would have to follow on, but the tail wagged ■iinF the final score was lit). Barber i27l and 11. '.'-'ins iJtii obtained \\, P best figures, while ( i..ill's with six wickets tor •""(I oil 12 overs showed that experience pays in days of lime limit cricket. Lund's Good Double. With three wickets in hand. 16 runs to make, and a quarter of an hour to go, Windmill looked lo have an excellent opportunity of defeating Y.M.C.A., who had registered 203 for the loss of seven Wickets. However, these three wickets [ell lor only six runs, and Y.M.C.A. were leit winners on the first innings bv 10 ihiis'. Lund ((«) and Klyger (381 gave \ M. an early ailvantage over the clock, mainly as the result of strong hooks and powerful oovor drives, whilst Rollins (55 not, out), although taking much longer to get his runs, was a useful contributor. Goldsworthy, who started very cautiously, employed a good square cut in obtaining SO. whilst Watkins hit hard in front of the wicket for 43. Lund completed a good double by obtaining six wickets for 95 runs with his alow spinners. Grafton's Poor Effort. With the total at five for 79 (and I'edrotti's bowling analysis five for 31) it looked as though IVirnell would be dismissed by Grafton fairly cheaply. However, Gascoigne (841 and Sage (74 not out) then became associated and added 90 runs for the sixth wicket, whilst the side's total at the expiration of the allotted time had aggregated 253 for the loan of eight wicket*. Neither of the aforementioned batsmen has an attractive style, but their run-getting ability is unquestionable. Gascoigne hit 11 boundaries and Sage 11. and I'edrotti's average suffered during this partnership, and finally lengthened into five for 81. With both of Grafton's opening .batsmen being run out and Graham securing five for 34, the Grafton side made a poor showing in totalling only 82 runs. McMahon (35) and Krause (26) were the only batsmen to make any showing at all.

TO-DAY'S FIXTURES.

I SIXTH SERIES OF SENIOR MATCHES. Games arranged for December 11 and 18 by the Auckland Cricket Association :— Senior.- (irufton v. North Shore, Eden Turk No. 2: Ponsonby v. Eden. Kdtn Park No. 1: King's Old Boys v. Y.M.C.A.. Eden Park No. a; Parnell v. University. North shore. Senior B.—Stanley Bay v. Grafton. Stanley Bay : North Shore v. King's Old Boys. North Shore : Ponsonby v. Eden, Eden Pork No. 4 ; Papatoetoo v. Balmoral, Papatoctoe; Windmill v. Parnell, Victoria Park No. 5; University v. Y.M.C.A., Victoria Park No. 6. Second Grade. —A section : Ponsonby v. Eden, Domain No. 12: Papatoetoo v. University, Papatoetoc: Y.M.C.A. v. Parnell. Walker Park; North Shore ▼. Balmoral. North Shore. B section: Stanley Bay v. Point Chevalier, Stanley Bay; Brldgens v. Wellesley, Victoria Park No. 7; Technical Old Boys r. All Saints'. Domain No. 10; Onkley v. Grey Lynn. Walker Park. Intermediate. —Capitol y. St. John's, Walker Park : North Shore v. Windmill. Victoria Park No. 8; Papatoctoe v. Grafton, Papatoctoe. One-Day Contests. Third Grade.—A section : Ponsonbv v. Y.M.C.A.. Domain No. 9; King's Old Boys v. Papatoetoc. Papatoetoc; Eden v. Brldgens. Domain No. 5: Balmoral A v. Parnell. Domain No. 16. B section : Blrkdale v. Northcote, NoiHhcote; All Saints' v. Stormont's. Walker Park : Ttimakl v. Brogeda. I St. Heller's Bay ; Kohlmarama v. Point Chevalier, Victoria Park No. 2; Balmoral. ■ B, a bye.

Fourth Grade. —A section ; North Shore v. Comrade's A. North Shore: Eden A v: Oakley. Walker Park; Y.M.C.A. v. Brtdaens, Victoria Park No. 3 ; Flexile v. Papatoetoe, Papatoetoe. B section : Northcote v. Birkdale, Victoria Park No. 4; Blockhouse Ray v. W.Y.M.1., Walker Park; Tanraki v. Y.M.C.A. B, Domain No. 12; Eden B v. Comrades B, Domain No. 8.

CITY AND SUBURBAN.

NEXT SATURDAY'S ENGAGEMENTS. Matches to be played under the control of the Auckland City and Suburban Cricket Association on Saturday :— Senior. —ronsonhy v. Brixton. Domain No. 1. 1.30 p.m., Messrs. A. Gedye and P. Hlakey; Manuka u v. R.V., Domain No. 2. Messrs. 3. Ttall and H. B. Bennett; Green Lane v. Mount Kosklll. Domain No. 3. Messrs. .1. Abbott and A. G. Jupp. Sf.cond Grade.—Astor v. Dllworth. Domain No. 0, 1.30 p.m.: Onehunga v. Vacuum <H1 Company. Outer Domain No. 5: Swlnton, Ontes v. Beld Rubber Company. Domain No. 4: Manukau v. Avondale, Victoria I'ark No. 13; Ponsonby v. Brixton. TV>maln No. 11 ; Training College A v. Training College 11. Training College No. 1. Third Grade A.—Ex-Royal Naral v. Wiseman's. Victoria Park No. 11, 1.30 pm.: St. George's v. New Zealand Milk Products. Outer Domain Jjo. 4 : Glen Edf n v Ffowlek. Domain No. 7: Henderson v. Avonuale. Henderson. Third Grade B — C.H.T* v. St. George's hotkey ground. 1.30 p.m.: Alberta v. Mannkuu. hockey ground: Phillips and Impey v Gillies. Victoria Park No. 12; Brixton v New Lynn, New Lynn.

CHURCHES' ASSOCIATION.

The following matches will be played under the control of the Mount Albert Churches' Cricket Association on Saturday • St. Luke's v. Avondale Baptist. GrlbbieHirst Park No. 1, 2 p.m.: Mount Albert Methodist v. Grammar B, Grlbble-Hlrrt Park. 2 p.m.; Mount Albert Presbyterian a bye.

BARNES ANOTHER CENTURY.

SYDNEY, December 7.

The New South Waled" cricketer Sid. | Barnes, playing for the Metropolitan team, captained by McCabe, against a combined country team, made 151 runs and then threw away his wicket. McCabe made 70 and Fingleton 69 not out. Metropolitan won by an innings and 223 runs.

Barnes saved New South Wales from a flebacle against New Zealand, and followed his 07 in that (fame with centuries in both' innings of the West Australian match.