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Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LXIV, Issue 11931, 24 January 1936, Page 2

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ANNIVERSARY DAY

WEEK-END GAMES CANCELLED

COM PETITION RESUMES

FEBRUARY

The Executive of the Tauraugj Cricket Sub-Association have cancelled all week-end dull fixtures ow. ing to the death of King Georgeconsequently, all fixtures arranged for this week-end will now be p[ av _ ed on February 2. The Tauranga versus Cambridge representative match is definitely scheduled for Wednesday, Anuiversary Day. and the arrangements are as follows:

Cambridge v. Tauranga at th c Tauranga Domain at 10.30 a.m, i?mpircs, Messrs T. Wylie and R. Bamberry. Hours ot play: 10.30 a.m to 1 p.m.: 2 p.m. to :;.3o p.m.; 3,45 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The local Sub-Association will be represented by: R. Cairns (captain) D. Sinclair, P. Johnston. E. 'Whitworth, K. Page, R. Moorhead, g Randall, B. H. Rudd, G. Douglas (all of Albion). M. Curtis (Star). R. Budd (Kiwi) and A. Carter (Power Board) twelfth man. Mr H. Jeffrey is manager and Mr L. Crew official scorer. Notes ami Comments. Before reviewing our next representative fixture a tew com.uents on last week-end’s fixtures would probably be acceptable.

Unfortunately Fire Brigade had great difficulty in assembling a team and were forced to default to Post Office-Railway. It is to bo hoped that the lower placed teams may overcome the lack of enthusiasm among their members and so continue to function efficiently. Fortunately this is only the second default of the season.

The Star-Kiwi engagement was noticeable, at least, for a series oi fluctuating fortunes. Kiwi opened poorly, but the tail wagged well to bring up a fairly reasonable total Star had little difficulty in heading their opponents total, mainly owing to bright, it .unorthodox, batting by

Davies, a new acquisition. Kiwi were minus the howling services of McKearney and Mini lie, leaving 11, Budd an impossible task. However, Fox came with sonic sensational bowling to close Star’s innings. Kiwi did even worse in their second venture, some of the hatting being frightful, although the howling was remarkably steady. Star commenced their second knock aggressively, only 25 runs being required for an outright victory. However, Barry Budd was unplayable and six wickets were down before Star secured the necessary runs. At one stage Budd’s figures were 4 for 0, Brown assisting him well. Star’s victory was 1 well-earned, considering the absence i of J. Curtis, K. Curtis and E, lies. Davies is a decided acquisition, his : bonding in particular, being of great 1 benefit.

Star should be Albion’s hardest t opponents to dispose of iu this i round. !

L. Crew handled his eleven judiciously and fully extended all Kiwi's available talent. The latter seem to t have lost touch in their last few fix- f tures and a decided all-round im- ; provement is necessary it they hope ' to retain any honours this season. i United presented very weak opposition to Albion, the bowling of the i Tauranga Club being definitely on top ‘ in both of United’s visits to the crea.se. Mason was the only batsman : to score runs and S. Randell present- ft ed him with a “gift” over of 20 ’ runs. The Albion’s only innings was noteworthy for many good and had displays. The fast and forceful scoring of Sinclair and Randell was a < treat to witness. Doug, was exceptionally bright, his first hundred including 80 in boundary hits. Ho is ' " to be congratulated on his fine exhibition of off shots, a scoring fca- ft ture very foreign to his former displays. He shpuld be a great help to the Bay team against the M.C.C. as his ’keeping is on a very high plane. S. Randell gave another good effort with the bat. He was very un- j. fortunate not to also return three i figures. His drives are finely execut- , ed. The tail wagged poorly, as the ; later batsmen did not attempt to i stay. U ft The United attack was terrible, Excepting Olney, the bowling asked : to be hit.

Dr. Randell gave, perhaps, hia worst display with the ball that the , writer has yet seen. Sinclair treat- ■ ed him with scant respect, hitting him to all parts of the ground. , Capon is another player who has completely lost form and his batting, - usually brilliant, is both faulty and : erratic. United lack purpose and : fire in their efforts. Perhaps a spell i: of hard practice and rigid control on the field would improve their cricket. Championship Points. Championship points now stand: Albion 54 Kiwi 48 t: United 46 Star 44 Fire Brigade I s Power Board 16" Post Office-Railway .... Representative Team. The representative team is unique in that Albion are represented W nine players. From the display given by the dull since the second round commenced, the selectors had no option but to select such a large number. Brian Budd is the only player fortunate to secure honours, but he is capable of good cricket when in -form. M. Curtis (S) a" l * B. Budd (K > are first choice for any local representative Irani, but outside of McKearney and Parsons, who are not available, readers cannot he sttf* , prised at the selected eleven. Carter (P.B.j may get his opportunity if any defection should arise, but be ; is outstanding mainly for his stcadi- , t ness at the crease and in the fieldAnniversary day should answer criticism as to the policy adopted b); the three selectors.