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Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18552, 30 November 1925, Page 13

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CANTERBURY ASSOCIATION. FIRST CENTURY OF SEASON. The highest total of the season was put up by St. Albans against ],in\vonl on Saturday, ami included in this war, ihe first rrnlury. this hnnn>ir failing tn J;. Norrio. St. Albans played themselves into a practically winning position, and a victory in this ;araf "ill put th-m in'o a Mror.g position for the rhampinn-diip. Tl>.> weather was tine until about :. o'clock, ivlmn a fairly heavy shower hand napped the howler;, very considerably. St. Albans v. Linw'ood. It was good, solid hatting throughout that brought St. Albans their substantia! total of ...>>, and they kept their opponents ill the tield the whole nf'prnnnn. \„ rr j P , vas vf , rv scratchy in the early part of his innings liii't improved as he played himself j n . and his

scoriiic ttrokes for the most part were power ful and -well timed. ~* AVonds and Sandman also gave mljrl displays, ant] most of the others batted soundlv. Scores;

ST. ALBANS. First Innings. K. Woods'i- Talbot, b Kennedv fit. I>. A\\ Reese, b Talbot '. . n 1.. I!. Brunton. h Read '.'. i:i K. Xorrie. ,• Kennedy, b Kin s .'. 100 M. M. Sandman, run out .. 4R R. 11. North. Ibw. 1. Read .'. 22 A. W. Thomas, <• Jones, 1) Kinr .. *!!> <\ W. Allard. b Kin S .. ..In (t. .C'ullon. b Read .. ..30 T. Rarrett, net out .. _ .. '2 r. Jfnrtin, absent . . . . n Extras . . . . . . ;.:. Total . . . . . . r.3S Bowling: Analysis—R. Read, :i:i.J overs. 2 maidens, ins runs, .'; wickets; ("i. AV. Bussell, 10 overs, t maiden. 11l runs; ('. 1.. King. 0 overs, 4T. runs. .". wickets; B. O. Talbot. 31 overs. G.", runs. 1 wicket: B. Spon°\ 1 overs. IS runs; T. Kennedy, i overs, 17 runs, 1 wicket; J. Jones, 4 overs, 21 runs. East Christchurch v. West Christchurch. Bast Christchurch played themselves into a fairly strone position' against West, at Park, putting on l!>8. and then dismissinc seven of the.ir opponents for 77. AVest had themselves largely to hlame. for Gregory was missed several times earlv in his innings. After this he batted 'exceedingly well. The West Christchurch innings opened in sensational style. Stringer dismissing Booth and Hayr.cs. with his first two balls. Scores:—

EAST C'HRISTOIJURCH. KirM Innings. G. K. Gregory, c Alexander, b Cocks . . 72 T. Mullan. b Pocks . . 0 A. n. Blank, b Findlay .. .. r>fi H. T. Strinper. run nut .. .. 3 .T. MrEwin, ihw. 1) Kindlav .. ...II K. Weston, st. Haves, b forks . . 22 .1. P. Flood, c Haves, b (Jocks .. 2 .1. -Mills, rim nut. ' r, )'. .1. RolHnson, not out .. ..31 J. Phelps. <; Booth, b Condliffc .. 7 Extras .. .. ..10 Total . . . . . . 108 Bowling Analysis—J. L. Findlay, 19 overs, 2 maidens, 85 runs, - wickets; C. A. Corks. Hi overs, 4 maidens, 4, r i runs, 4 wickets; T. Condliffe. ti overs, 40 runs, 1 wicket; E. A. Hitchcock, 3 overs, 18 runs. WEST CHRISTCHURCH. First Innings. E. A. Ilitchcork. 1) MrEwin .. ..7 R. JI. Booth, b Stringer .. .. 0 li. (J. Ifayncs, Ibw. b Stringer . . 0 F. .Jarrett, b McEwin . . . . . 1:1 W. Hayes, not out .. ..21 P. C. Cross, b Stringer .. .. 1 i\. Norman, b Stringer .i .. 2 •J. Ij. Findlay. b Stringer .. .. G N. O. Alexander, not out .. ..IS Extras . . .'. 9 Total for seven wickets .. 77 Sydenham v. Riccarton. The absence of Patrick, Oliver, and Cunningham, who arc away with the Mew Zealand team in Australia, left Sydenham a much weakened side. Riccarton took advantage of their good fortune, and at the close of the day's play they were in a very handy position for at least a first innings win. Scores: " SYDENHAM. First Innings. G. McHrth, c Rix. b .7. Powell .. 4 E. Cockroft, i; Fuller, b Rix . . 12 F. Tomlinson, run out .. .. " E. A.-Gasson, c Uix, b J. Powell .. 7 E. Gasson, .inn., b Young .. ..27 C. Ayling, b Rix . . .. 27 R. Wnllburton, not out .. ..12 J. Gray, c .1. Powell, b Young .. 0 H. King, c liny, b Young . . .. 0 J. Gordon, b Young .. .. .'! I T. Sinrock, u Hay, b Young .. 0 |— -'-Extras - ..-;."-.. 17 Total .. .. ..112 Bowling Analysis— J. h. Powell, 15 overs, 4 maidens, 28 runs, 2 wickets, 2 no balls; C. T. Rix. 16 overs, 3 maidens, 01 runs, 2 wickets; I'\ R. Powell, 5 overs, 18 runs; A. C. Young, 7.j overs, 3 maidens, 18 runs, 5 wickets. i RICCARTON. I ' First Innings. C. E. Guincy, c E. A. Gasson'. b Tomlinson .. . .' 34 A. Cox, not out . . ' . . 35 G. W. Haine', c Mcßeth, b Sincock .. 12 Extras .. .. ■ .'.12 Total for 2 wickets ~03 SENIOR B GRADE. Old Boys and Rangiora met on the latter's ground. Old Boys batted first and made 220 '<W. Dalley 63 not. out, R. Hastie 48, S'. R. 1 Carle-ton 26, J. T. Burrows 19, L. D. •Pago 13). •• Rangiora, had 70 for 4 wicketa wheu stumps were. /Ijwvn. For Rangiora Barwick look «-~v~c;jcts for 59 runs, Locftharf 3 for -1", Roberta 2 for 30, and Burns 1 for 31. At Lancaster Park, Sydenham 31.3 (J. ! Martin 99, W. Oliver 75, H. Bell 34, •J. I Clarkson 27) met. Kaat . Christchurch, 58 for two wickets (A. Bcsley 19 not out and A. Jones 15 not out). lAt 'Lancaster Pari, iJjijiwoodi C7B (C. Orchard 163, Yates 71, H. Snook 3 35, and H. Feast 18 not out) met St: Albans 15 for one wicket. (S. Falloon 18 and Tcichert 18 not out). : 'At. Ensor's road, Riccarton 177 (E". K. Oaygill 62 not out. Bain 39, Robertson 17, and Malcolmson 16) met Technical 25 for four -wickets. For Technical J. E. Hill took five -wickets for 58 runs and L. Gordon three for 30. At Elm wood Park, Old Collegians 155 (Trent 31, Tothill 20, and Lcator 1?) met West Chriatchurcb. SECOND GRADE A. At. Lancaster Park, New Brighton 398 (Clarke 107, Wroth 85, Pa.lk 58, Woods 31, and Campbell 24) met Linwood 36 for three ■wickets (Cadenhoad 18). At Hagley Park, Boys' High School 176 (Ward 79 not out, Billcliff 31, and Mcrritt 31) met Riccarton 68 for fwo wickets (Cox 3i). For Riccarton Roberta took live wickets for 53 and Rix three for 15. At College Groud, Kaiapoi 82 met Christ's Col lego 78 for four wickets (Dunster 33 and Cottrell 15). For Collcgo, Ball took four wickets" for 19 runs. At Elmwood Park, Old Collegians 113 (H. W. Hamilton 23 and Harrison 20) met Sydenham 28 for four wickets. For Sydenham/ Bellamy took six wickets for 25 runs. At Elmwood Park,.. Old Boys B 153 (Tickles 52 not out, Shipley 2D. and Moffat 27) met West Christchurch 21 for four wickets. ,

At. St. Andrew's, St. Andrew's 117 (England 30, Stewart 22, and McDonald 18) met Sumner 185 tor three wickets. For Sumner Thompson took six wickets for 16 runs. At Elmwood Park, St. Albans 35 and 20 for four wicketß met. Old Boys 247 (Byrne, 73, Harper 39. Tench 27, Sandman 24, Francis 15, and Skipworth 10. For Old Boys H. S. Baversteck took four wickct3 for 11 runs. SECOND GRADE B. At Hacley Park, Kiccarton ?2, McLelland 20 and Marshall 22) and 54 for no wickets met St. Aodrcw's $5 (Bates 21, B rough ton 19, and Johnstone 16). For Kiccarton Andrews took four wickets for eight runs, Prebble thrco for 16, and Ray two for 22. For St. Andrew's Owen took eight for 25. At College Ground, Christ's College 266 (Blunt 29, Roberts 25. Graham 22, Johnstone 20, Wilson 17, and Smythc 15) met Linwood 26 for three wickets (Forsytho 19 not. out). At St. Ecde's, St. Bede's 101 (Monnc<ran 17, Mannis 16, 'ind Hcan 16) secured a three point win over Old Boys 26 and 21. THIRD GRADE A. At Sydenham Park. Old Boys 95 i.R. Anderson 46 and G. Holmes 23) met Sydenham 270 for six wickets (Mitchell 62, Tolchard SO not out, Philpott 50, and Miller y,\. For Sydenham, Philpott took six wickets for 20 runs. At College Ground, j'LinwoOd SO (Mapplrbeck 25 and Anderson ISi and 11 for one wicket met College % (Williams 39, Taploy 18. and Savage 17' i. For College Murray took four wickets for 25 and Williams four for 21. At Hajrlcy Park, Riccarton 129 (Oaklev 46, Pettitt il, and Champnc93 26) secured a three point win over St. Albans SS and 40 (North 16).

At St. Andrew's, St. Andrew's 77 (Coop 26) met West. Christchurch 22G for four wickets (Hayrs S3. Houshey 76 not out). For West Smith «ook three wickets for two runs and Maloncy three for 19.

THIRD GRADE B. At Hae!-.- Park. W High School m ■t.angridgc 23. Lrwrrs '■:«, Mrrhail IK. Ann rrl'or, i.v rr.c- Sprrrdon 42. For School I.an-.Tincr took three tor four and tctou three for 11. ~ A" N*w Brighton. New Briehtor. 11! (Akrr ->■> Hon'o'n- and .T. Cockle CO' met binwood df»l for five wickets v Lyc Tfi. Austin j'\ M'iffcr. 5."i not cut/. * FOURTH GRADE. \i Park East Christchurch 51 ~-i'd 21 fo.- 'four wickets, mrt West ( u '" n u Ft ; .•hvi-ch 101. l'Vr East C'andlisb did the na„ ''v'coi'.c-c (J round. Christ's College 12S for 'throe >.e r ;,,rcd! secured a three, point w rH^t:l«-B« »"■ fc»- H«h J*" Whitehead 6:i"r.nl out; mei >ew Brighton " 2 AI Lancaster Pork, Lin wood 61 «d sn f ,„. !mlr ~;r ,„r.t St. A nd - rcwfl , r fi^ lB l f or St. Andrew's Ncwburdi tooK nvc. «.cket ß to. i-J :'!IT<. BOYS' ASSOCIATION. SATURDAY'S DUTCHES. On Saturday matches were continued in the Canterbury Boys' Cricket, Associations competition, when the. seventh round in the fifth (under ]l>> Krade and the sixth round in the Mtth (under 15) and seventh (under 14) -racks were played. Eight games were V.rtverl at Hoepita. Corner, and two each at M.'Andrew's College and St. Bedc 8 College the. wickets generally being in a. rather dead condition, and the outness slow. Jesuits: FIFTH GRADE. West Christchurch District High School 116, defeated St, Andrew's College 103, by InMccn runs on the first innings. Technical College. A in for five wickets declared, defeated Beys' High School B. 58 and 16 for five wicke.ta, by 55 runs on the first innings. St, Bedc's College, won by default from Y.M.C.A. (Boys' Gordon Hall). Boys' High School A 84, defeated Technical College. B, 15 and 11, by an innings ;nd 25 runs. SIXTH GRADE. St. Bedc's- CoTlegc, 03 for nino wickets declared, defeated Boys' High , School 13, a.J and 52, by an innings and eight runs. Riccarton, 76 for seven wickets declared, defeated Beys' High School A, 25 and 23, bv an innings and 22 runs. 'Cathedra! Grammar School, 10.", defeated Marist Brothers' School, 67, by 36 runs on the first innings. Y.M.C.A (Boys* Gordon Hall) won by default, from West Ohristchurch District High School. Technical College A, SO, defeated. St. Andrew's College, 44, by 36 runs on the first i r.ning s. Technical College B, 115 for nine wickets declared, defeated Linwood, 50, by 65 runs on the first innings. SEVENTH GRADE. Y.M.C.A. (Boys' Gordon Hall) A, 124, dcr feated St. Andrew's College, 39 and 78, by an innings and seven runs. St. Bedc's College, .TO and 6-1 for three wickets declared, defeated Cathedral Grammas: School,. 47 and 24, by 112 runs. 'West Christchurch. District High School won by default from Y.M.C.A (Boys' Gordon Hal) B. Boys' High School B, I? 0, defeated Technical College., 41 and 25, by an innings and 7] runs.

Boys' High School A, 53 a.nd 37 for three tickets, defeated Marist Brothers' S'chool, 49, hy nine nine on the first innings. Linwood had the bye. COUNTIES' MATCH. ASHBURTON V. MALVERN. The Ashburton Counties cricket match, 'Ashburton v. Malvern, 4hc first representative match jilayed at Ashburton this season, took place on Saturday, when a visiting team from the Malvern Association wero defeated by an innings and GS runs. The ground was in good order, and the weather fine, though threatening. Ashburton went to the crease first and made 233. Malvern mado an unimpressive, start, tho first four men being scut back to tho pavilion for a total of 17. Page, tho fifth man, made a good 6tand, and was responsible for the highest score, having 41 to his credit when he was lbw to a ball from Grieve. The tail refused to wag at all vigorously, and the board showed only 7(5 when tho iunings was concluded. With 157. to equal Ashburton's first innings total, the visitors faced a difficult proposition,, and ono that was too much for them. Three men were out without a figure being noted, and the side were only able to make 89 altogether. Boulnois made 27, and Koper 20. Ashburton's bowling was good, and during tho match McGregor took seven wickets for tho small total of 47 runs. Majvcrn's bowling was not impressive, though Gunn and Owen made a good showing with the ball, tho former taking five for 14,' and the latter four for 104. The following wero the scores:— ASHBURTON. First Innings. Nicoll, c Gunn, b Owen .. ~ fit Harper, c Withers, b Owen ~ ..14 Fryer, c Frew, b Wcstwood .. .. 58 Grieve, b Gunn .. .. ..37 Jicwis, b Gunn . • . . . . 0 Shrimpton, b Gunn ..; .. 0 McGregor, b Owen ' .. .. 4 Christie, b Gunn . . .. 1 -C. Brady, c Frew, b Owen .. .. 9 Brady, not out .. ... .. 2D O'Gr.idy, b Gunn .. . . ..4 Extras " .. .. •• Total '.. . . .. 233 Boiling—Frew none for for 21, Owen four for 104, Page none for 4,' i, Wcstwood one for 32, Gunn five for 14. MALVERN. First Innings. Gunn, b McGregor .. .. •"> Owen, b McGregor .. . . " Withers, b McGregor .. ..7 Wcstwood, b McGregor . . .. 5 Tage, lbw, b Grieve .. ..41 Roper, played on, b Fryer .. .. 1 Boulnois, b Fryer .. p Featherstone, c. Grieve, b McGregor .. 0 ftommerville, b Harper .. ..II Frew, b Harper .. .. ° Kay, not out .. .. 1 Extras . . .. •• 5 Total . . . . . . 76 Bowling—McGregor five for 38, 0. Brady none for 5, Fryer two for 10, Shrimpton none for 10, Grieve one for 3, Harper two for 5. Second Innings. Gunn, c Fryer, b Grieve, .. .. 0 Owen, c Brady, 1> Grieve .. .. 0 Withers, b Harper .. • ■ ',' Wcstwood, b McGregor ~ .. ■> .Kay, lbw. b Harper .. . . " Page,#b Grieve .. ' ' ,n Roper, b McGregor ... . . -0 Boulnois, c O'Grady, b Nicoll .. ~'_ Featherstone, c Harper, b Nicoll . . !■"> Sonierville, not out .. .. '' Frew, v c Grieve, b Nicoll .. '"a Extras .. .. • • ° Total .. .. ..89

Bowling—Nicoll three for 4, Grieve three for 8, Harper two for 12, Shrimpton none for 6. McGregor two for 9, \V. Brady none for 15, O'Grady none for 27, Fryer none for 5, C. Brady none for 5. Junior Match. An interesting junior match. Town v. Countrv, was the only other cricket match plave.d," Town winning by 4fi runs on the first innings. Town "made 117 and Country replied witji 71. Lane was the host Town howler, taking three for 0. JlcKenzio took two for 10 for Ihe visitors. The scores were: — COUNTRY. First Innings. C. Stills, run out . . [» Hooper, lbw, b ileenan . . 1 Lungmaid, e. Dhryburg, b Stephens .. 10 Watson, run out .. . . 4 McKenzie. b Cartwright .. "5 McDougall, b Bolton .. ..19 O. SUlls, b Lane ' .. • • '} Par, c Bolton, b Heenan .. . - I s .A. "Stills, b Lane .. •• J? Topp. lbw. b Lane .. • • '' Donaldson, not out .. • • " Extra .. •• •• x _ Total •• -• . . 7t Bowling—Heenan two for 14, Stephens one for 1:1, C'artwTight one for 12, Bolton nne for 10, B. Lane three for G, Lcnnon none for 9. TOWN. First Innings. Bolton, b Topp . . . . -11 Mora, c Topp. b C. Stills . . . . 0 Cartwright, lbw, b Langmaid . . . . 4 Lane, van out .. • • •' Prennan, b Topp . . " ' w Stephens, c b McKenzie .. '-■* Dhrybcrg, b C. Stills . . .. ? liapicv, c Hooper, b McKenzie ~ 8 Hunter, c 0. Stills; b McKenzie .. 0 Heenan, not out .. . • Extras .. .. ..4 Total .. ..117 Bowling—C. Stills two for 17, Langmaid one for 12. MrDongall one for 20, Day none for IR. Topp two for 35, 'Watson none for 17, McKenzie two for 10, Stills r*i* for ?•

CITY AND SUBURBAN ASSOCIATION. THIRD ROUND CONCLUDED. The. third round of <br City and Suburban Association« competition? was concluded, on .Saturday. Shirie- .secured their first win br detecting Sunnysidc r n the first, innings. Greens obtaia.-d la decisive victorv over \Wston at Woolston Park b T 10 wickets. The following table gives the points of the senior teams: „ 3-P*. 2- P t. Losses. Tts. ' rrrn3 ..2 o i c Sunnvsn'n ..0 2 1 4 Woolsfon ..0 i ••> o Shirley „ 0 1,2 2 " SENIOR GRADE. Woolston v. Greens. Flavin; „, v: rt .isioii Park, Greens, who " Urn wirkcis fcr *° ™ ns - con - the;,- innings and compiled 131 for ' rtlCJV '—' "Hen they declared leaving VvonlMon with a deficiency of 40 runs to waio i'P- \Mth two men short tho latter team wera uismißsed for 57 and with twelve minute.-, !,) oat Greens obtained the neeesearv J3 runs and won by 10 wickets. Scores: WOOLSXOX. First innings .. .... 91 w -vr-r Second Innings, tl. Mi is c Lawson b B. Titt .. 9 J. pickery c Harrv, b R. Pitt. 1 G. Samms, c Lamb, bB. Pitt !. 0 1 T C i l t rkson ' c rca cocic. b A. Harry .. 12 .1. Robert.*, b A. Harry .. 4 R, Stammers, b A. Harrv- .. .4 T. Stanley, c Morris, b .. '.'. 10 Cr. Koberts, not nut .. .. ..15 H. (Jihbena, c Peacock, b Lamb .. 0 Extras .. ~ .. Total (1 men short) .. ..57 Bowling Analysis—B. Pitt, 3 overs, .18 runs, 2 wickets; B. Piti» 8 overs, 18 runs, 1 wicket; A. Harry, 8 overs, 18 runs, 3 wickets; J, Lamb, 1.5 overs, 1 run, 2 wickets. GREENS. First Innings. W. Lawson, b Stammers .. „. 1 J. Lamb, lbw, b Stammers .. .. 8 K. Chappie, e Gibbons, b Worrall ..IS P. Peacock, not out .. .. .. 41 G. Robertson, b Stanley .. ..7 A. Harry, run out, .. ~ ..2 W. Cowlin, b Stanley .. .. 1 B. Morris, c Yickery, b Stanley .. 19 R. Pitt, not out .. .. .. 21 Extras .. .. .. ..10 Total for 7 wickets (declared) .. 131 Bowling Analysis—,T.. Worrall, 6 overs, i 9 runs, 1 wicket; R, Stammers, 14 overs 51 runs, 2 wickets; H, Mills, 4 overs, 13 runs; T. Stanley, 10 overs, 2X runs, 3 wickets; L. Ciarkson, 4 overs 17 runs. Second Innings. •T. Lamb, not out .. .. ~„ 12 B. Morris, not out ... .., ~. 10 Extras .. .. ~ ~„ 3 Total for no wickets .. h. £0 Sunnyside v. Shirley. On the first day Shirley dismissed Sunnyside for 163 runs and made 93 for no wickets. Continuing on Saturday, Shirley carried their score to 274 beforo tho last wicket fell, tm-iinly through the enterprising batting- of Culien, Cummings, Archer, Arris, and Lisle. Shirley won by 111 runs on tho first innings: Scores: SUNNYSIDE. First innings .. *.. ... 163 Second Innings. H. Thompson, c Deans, b Columbus .. 72 R. Langford, not out .. .. ..45 Extras .. .. .. .. 5

Total for one wicket .. 122 SHIRLEY. First Innings. ?v. Archer, run out .. ... .. 33 G. Cullcn, b Tolchard ... .. 69 \Vj. Taylor, b Mackie, jun. .. ...■ 19 \R. Lisle, c and b Langford .. ..29 W. Deans, c Batten, b Mackie, jun. .. i F,. c Cocks b Batten .. 49 B. Arris, b Tolchard 31 L. "Watson, b Batten ~. .. 2 L. Columbus, not out .. .. 15 C. Marshall, b Mackie, sen. .. .. 0 K. Liddon, b Mackie, sen. .. ~. 1 Extras - .. .... ~., 1 .. 25 Total t ~ .... .. 274 Bowling Analysis—Thompson, 9 overs, 1 maiden, 29 mm; Mackie, sen., 9 oTers, 1. maidon, 21 runs, 2 wickcta; Langford, 14 overs, 1- maiden, 60 runs, 1 wicket; Mackie, jun., 13 overs, 2 maidens, 44 runs, 2 wickets; Batten, 10 ovors, 45 runs, 2 wickets; Tolehard, 7 overs, .50 runß, 2 wiciets. JUNIOR GRADE. St. Albans A :49 (Wilson 38, Unwin 35, Dibdcn 34, Colrillo 16) defeated D.I.C. 78 and 63 (Smith.34, Joseph 21, Griffiths 32) by an innings and 8 runs. Griffiths 4 for 29 and Clapshaw 3 for 30 bowled welt for D.I.C. Wilson 3 for 13, Haffendcn 4 for 19, McNae 3 for 18, Colville- 5 for 17, and Dibden 2 lor 16 for St. Albans. Greens B 57 and 99 (Gasson 53, H. French 14, Sim 12) defeated Gas Co. 71 and 53 (J. "Wilson 18, Tamplin 10, Wilkins 12) by 32 runs. For Gas Co. Tamplin bowled well, and for Green Chappell and Wilson. Mariets 244 and 76 for 5 <G. Blazey 21, McDonnell 28 not out, H. Blawsy 13) defeated Kaiapoi 128 and 189 (Pilling 14, Knight 41, Cade 31, Swallow 26, Clarke 15) by 5 wickets. For Kaiapoi, Cade, and, for Marists, Blazey and Daly bowled well. City Cotincil 94 and 21 (Quinn 10) defeated. Shirley 55 and 59 by 1 run. Fot Shirley, Gcrrard took 5 wickcte for 18 runs, and Gorrio 3 for 16, and for City Council Flanagan took 7 for 23 and Quinn 3 for 33. Greens A 33 and 196 (Frank Pitt 17, R. French 12, Prebblo 20, C. Austin 16, Fred. Pitt 18 G. Duggan 63, G. PiH 33) defeated St. John's 149 and 44 (Nuttndgo 10) by 40 runs. For Greens, French and Prebblc, and for St. John's, Woods, Nuttridgc, and Deans bowled well. THIRD GRADE. Kaiapoi 102 (Grange 40, Johnson 23) defeated Cambridge terrace B 100 (Pyne 58] by 2 run 3 on the first innings. Pyne and Huston took most wickets "for Terraco, and Killick and Johnson for Kaiapoi. Zcalandi* 103 (Kerr 15. Marshall 35, Jarman 21, Sinclair 12) defeated Mansts 22 by 81 runs. Marshall and Booth bowled well for Zealandia. Matchless 140 for 4 wickets (declared) (Eaetwici' 68 not out, Latham R9. Boniface •15) defeated Riccarton 126 (Fletcher 38, Davis 16 P. Newnham 18, J. Ncwnham"l2, Clarko 15) by 14 runs. Bastwick and Vivian bowled well for Matchless. Harewood 182 runs for 8 (declared) (F. Shipley 50. and A. Shipley 48) defeated Papanni 60 fW. Keid 20 and J. Tat* U and 59 (W. Smith 28 and McCloskie 10 not out) by an innings and 12 runs.

IN OTHER CENTRES. 'PBSBB ASSO/TIATIOK TBLI9RAK.J AUCKLAND, November 29. The second round of the. AuekJanJ Cub championship was completed in fine weaifcar. At Eden Pirk, Grafton caxrifcd their wore to 173 in reply to Parnell'e first innings score of 96, Horapool carrying hi* bat for 115. In their eeeond innings, P&rnall c«capied the rest of the aiternoon xn making 138, and Grafton won on tho first inning*. Eden's firirt ir.nings against Ponsoaoy realised 255, giving them ft lead of li 7 on tho first innings, but Ponsonoy «a'i.d a three-point win by playing out ture and making 160 for five wickets. At, 'North Shore, the homo team, hninj: a lead of 108 runs on tha first innings, missed 'Varaity for tho second ti.-no for 199 and, nialcing tho required runs for five wickets, won the game outright. WELLINGTON, November 29 University made 339 (C. Mcnzie 107, Leys 73, Hollings 36) against Wellington, who have no wickets down for 43. Bowling for Wellington, Badcock tcok four wickets for 9i, and Crai|j four for 74. Midland mido 428 (Braco 90, Donogbue 80, Patrick 76) against Thorndon, *-ho have two wickets down for 13. Bowling fur Thotfldon, Foley took three wickets for 57, and Phillips two for 57. Hutt made- 194 (MoLeod 50, Hughes 46, McGirr 11) against Institute,-who have loet eight wiokcts for 77. Bowling for Institute, Malcolm took five wickets for 70 and M3<>u«;five for 61. For Hutt, McGirr took five wickets for 22. Y.M.C.A. mado 161 (White 36, Haugicy 30) ajrainst Kilbirnie, who have lost se.ea wickets for 133 (Morris not out 38, Armstrong 30). Bowling for Kilbirnie, Lang took rto wicketa for 19, Algar two for 23, and Morris three for 40. For Y.M.C.A. Grant took three for 39, and Henderson two for £2. Old Boys made 172 (Barclay 32, Tucker 28, Bai'.ey 22) against Peton'e, *ho have three wicketw down for 47 (H. E. Nicnolls 19). Bowling for Petone, Bruce tor>k ti* wicketa for 158, and Finlaysoß three for 69. DUNEDIN, November 28. Fot the third time this season crioiet and ether outdoor sports were postponed on account of tlie weather.