R.V. TAKES LEAD

Auckland Star, Volume LXXIV, Issue 32, 8 February 1943, Page 5

R.V. TAKES LEAD

CITY-SUBURBAN GAMES ROLLINS CARRIES HIS BAT FOR 100 With its ten-point win over M.T.K, RV. gained a four-point lead In the city and Suburban competition at the Domain ° n FMt U wicket favoured the batsmen, despite which the Army side cut a sorry figure against mediocre R.V. bowling. M T P.'s iecond innings, with three men absent, was not an inspiring effort. The av. batting was solid, without being SP Manukau, maintaining recent improved form, scored a convincing win over Green Lane. Last year's champion could do Ifttle with the accurate bowling of Dunning and Mann, who captured five wickets each without being changed. Their 31 overs cost only 100 runs. The bowlers were supported by keen fielding and splendid wicket-keeping on the Sfrt of Wilson. Manukau had no in topping the Green Lane.score. Indeed Rollins, who made 100 not out, equalled the Green Lane total himself. He hit 14 boundaries during his innings, which occupied a little over two hours. A bright interlude was supplied by G Gifford, who hit six fours in his score ° f ln 2 'the remaining match, Brixton had an easy victory over Air Force. Bell got ?nto the without losing his wicket and Bunting was again in form with a bright 41 to his credit. KkauT'nvr wickets $r 211. beat G Brixton?six 10 for 230, beat Air Force, 84. R.vf, 166, beat M.T.P. 77 and 51, by an in chfmp a iSnshfp Points:-R.V. 58, MenuLane 54, Brixton 49, M.T.P. 41, Air Force 14. AUCKLAND V. WELLINGTON A return game Is to be Played at.Basin Reserve next Friday between, the Northern and Central Military District XI. s, which recently met- at Eden Park. Tne Auckland Warn has not been finalised, but It is stated that W. M. Wallace Is not available. Th if will be bad neVsfor the Wellington public wilchT however, is to have another feast of cricket next week when North Island Is to play the South. The sides for this engagement are expected to be announced next Saturday, after the Auckland v. Wellington engagement. Northern Command won the game here on -"muary 29 and 30 by six wickets.