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SENIOR MATCHES. SEMI-FINALS REACHED. Tlie last round of champion:,flip matches before the semi-finals was concluded on Saturdav in beautiful weather, and with the wickets in excellent order. There was a big gallery at Hagley Park, notwithstanding the counter-attraction of the races at Kiccarton. The play was exceedingly interesting*, for on the results of three matches depended tlie entrance to tlie semi-finals. Old Boy* and Uiccurlon were already assured of a place, whilst Old Collegians, Linwood, Sydenham, and St. Albans were fighting for tiie other two positions. Linwood had played themselves into a strong position against Old Collegians on the previous Saturday, and they clinched the argument by getting their opponents out on Saturday. St. Albans would have been in the running, but West Christehureh, who had not won a match this season, beat them comfortably. Sydenham, by drawing with Old Boys, put themselves a point ahead of Old Collegians, and have therefore earned a place in the semi-finals. Championship Points. "Won. Lost. Drawn. PtR. Old Boys ..8 0 .1 21 Riccarton ..6 0 14 Linwood . . 5 4 0 10 Sydenham ..4 4 I JO Old Collegians 4 5 0 9 St. Albans . . 4 5 0 8 Hast Christehureh 3 . 0 6 West Christehureh 1 fe 0 2 Old Boy 3 v. Sydenham. Old Boys had scored 2GI for seven wickets when the rain vstopped play on the previous Saturday. Batting a man short, the innings closed for 290, Harris adding to his previous total and Burns 11. Sydenham commenced their uphill task at 2.42, Wallburton and Newman opening. The former was caught at the wicket at 21, and Newman went the same way one run later. Oliver and Bellamy added 29 for the next wicket when Oliver was - splendidly caught by Moffatt. Young assisted Bellamy with a 35 partnership before the latter gave Burrows his fourth wicket. Gasson and Capstick both went cheaply, and with six down for 90, and an hour and 25 minutes to go, Sydenham's case seemed hopeless. However, Hahn partnered Young, and they held the fort for an hour and five minutes. Hahn was caught, and with 20 minutes to go there was excitement as to whether Sydenham could play out time and so gain the point that •would qualify them for the semi-finals. Harper joined Young at 12 minutes past 6, and they held their ends up until just on time, when Young was bowled by CJrose. The match was thus drawn. It had been dull cricket —Sydenham had gone in at 2.40, and when stumps were drawn at 6.30 they had scored 156. They had, however, achieved their object. Scores:

OLD BOYS. First Inning*. I. B. Cromb, c Bellamy, b Newman . . 10 W. C. Dalley, b Bellamy . . • • Jjl' G. B. Grose, c Wallburton, D Bellamy ij J T. Burrows, b Newman . . "If C. M. Harris, b Bellamy . . " (i H. Hobbs. b Newman .. " „ R. K. Hastie, lbw, b Sponp . . • ■ " .1. F. MofVatt, lbw. b Newman . . * R. 0. Burns, not out ■ • • • H. R. Eseott, c Capstick, b Bellamy .. > Kxtras • ■ • • ' ' Total •• 290 Bowling Analysis-—Newman 2S overs JO4 runs, 4 wickets: W. Spoil?, 9 overs, 4S runs, 1 wicket; l'\ T. Capstuk, 6 overs, 4.1 runs; F. Bellamy. 18.1 overs, 2 maidens, 56 runs, 4 wickets; C. J. Oliver, 3 over., 26 rUnS ' SYDENHAM.First Innings. R, Wallburton, r. Burns, b Burrows .. J ,T. Newman, c Burns, a Burrows . . l - C ,T Oliver, c Moffalt, h Burrows .. J* F. Bellamy, lbw, b Burrows . . • ■ "• J. Young, b Grose • • ' ' ' K. Gasson, c Burns, b Burrows .. « F T. Capstick. c Dalley, b Burrows .. ~ V. Halm, c Dalley, b Burrows .. il. Harper, not out .. •• "90 Extras ■ • • • " " Total for eifrbt wickefs •• 15 ® Bowling Analysis—l. B. Cromb, IS over , 4 IU lens, 39 runs, 7 wickets; C. M. 9 , .-5...3 maidens. 17 runs; R. h. Hastie. 5 overs. 14 runs; Vf. C. Dalley. 5 ovc.s, 11 runs; H. R. Kscott, 8 overs, 4 ma id mi , 1runs; G. H. Grose, 5.5 overs, 2 maidens. 4 runs, 1 wicket.

Linwood v. Old Collegians. The first day's play had left Linwood in a strong position, for they, had Bcored 249 for three wickets w'uen rain stopped play. On resuming on Saturday they forced the pace in order to declare as quickly as possible. McLaughlan added a do/.en to his previous total of 71, and. was then caught at the wicket. Orchard had a hit, and left without scoring. Prosper and Boon then put on 30 quickly, and with the total 317 for Ave, the innings was closed. Old Collegians opened with Chrystall and Dunster, but the former was' clean bowled by Read without scoring. Pinney, an ex-Oxford player, joined Dunster, and a capital partnership saw 60 added before the former was bowled by Read. Dunster left without any addition to the total. R O. Talbot and Lester had a short partnership when Read 'got his third wicket by bowling Lester. With Burrough as his partner, Talbot accelerated, and the runs came quickly. After Burrough's departure, however, the wickets fell cheaply, and the innings closed for 218. Talbot's innings was outstanding for stylish and aggressive batting, his scoring strokes all round the wicket being high-class. Scores:— LINWOOD. First Innings. P. A. Smith, c Jackman, b Lester . . 17 G. M. Condliffe, c .Dunster, b Lester . . 11 S. Yates, b G. L. Talbot .. .. 109 W. McLaughlan, c Jackman, b Lester . . 83 M. K. Boon, not out . . . . 52 0. S. Orchard, c Graham, b Lester . . 0 J. Prosper, not out . . . 23 Extras . . . . 22 Total for five wickets (declared) . . ..317 Bowling Analysis—S. G. Lester, 21 overs, 87 runs, 4 wickets, 9 no balls; H. J. S. Bean, 9 overs, 2 maidens. 37 runs; A. Graham, 1 over, 9 runs; J. Burrough, 19 overs, 2 maidens. 87 runs: R. 0. Talbot, 2 overs, 8 runs; R. Pinney, fl overs, 30 runs; G. L. Talbot, 7 overs, 1 maiden, 37 runs, 1 no ball. OLD COLLEGIANS. ' First Innings. H. M. Chrystall, b Read .. .. 0 L. R. Dunster, lbw, b Kerr . . . . 29 R. Pinney, b Read . . . . 37 R. O. Talbot, b Read . . 80 S.. G. Lester, lbw, b Head . . 9 J. Burrougli, c and b Orchard . . 2fi G. L. Talbot, lbw, b Read . . . . 0 J'\ St. J. Parson, lbw, b Kerr ~ .1 A. Graham, not ©ift .. .. 14 C. K. Jackman, b Read . . . . 1 R. J. S. Bean, b Read . . . . 8 Extras . . , . .. 13

. Total . . . . . . 218 Bowling Analysis—R. J. Read, 32.1 ovcts, 11 maidens, 89 runs, 7 wickets ■, S. Yates, 14 overs, 3 maidens, 47 runs; F. Kerr. 12 "vers. I maiden, 35 runs, 2 wickets; C. S. Orchard, 7 overs, 1 maiden, 34 runs, 1 w-icket. St. Albans y. West Christchurch. St. Albans were faced with a stiff proposition, for they were set the task of getting the whole ot the opposition out for under 139 if they w.ere to get the win necessary to give them a place in the semi-finals. They were quite unequal to the task. Kerr and Alexander, who hRd scored 26 without loss on the previous Saturday, were not separated until the total was 88. . Five wickets then fell quickly, the last' one with the total 109. St. Albans had hopes at this time, but the next partnership—between Jarrctt and Moffntt—saw the Ft. Albans total passed, and, useful scores afterwards coming from Poake and TTawkes, West had a lead of over a hundred before the last wicket fell. No fewer than fivo batsmen were run out, which must be nearly a record. Scores: — ST ALBANS. First innings . . . . . . 165 Second Innings. F. Woods, b Alexander .. ..17 N. Dorroen, c Hayes, b Alexander . . 19 F. O'Brien, b Ilawkes . . . . 0 C. Falloon, not out . . . . 32 G. Cullen, not out . . . . 27 Extras . . . . .. 7 Total for three wickets .. 102 Bowling Analyfiis—W. Hayes, 3 overs, 11 runs; H. 0. Jefcoate. 3 overs, 1 maiden, G runs; N. O. Alexander. 7 overs, 38 runs. 2 wickets; J. R. Hawkes, 3 overs, 1 maiden, 10 runs, 1 wicket: F. Jarrett, 3 overs, 11 runs; T. R. Condliffe, 3 overs, C runs; W. Moffatt. 2 overs, 13 runs. WEST CHRTSTCHURCH. First Innings. J. L. Kerr, run out . . . . . . 42 N. O. Alexander, run out . . . . 52 11. 0. Jefcoate, c Henry, b Woods . . 3 W. Hayes, run out . . . . r F. .Tarrett, b Lindley . . 37 R. Fulton, b Woods . . , . \ W. Moffatt, lbw, b O'Brien . . . . 27 B. Hawkins, run out .. .. 6 J. Penke, not out .. ..39 T. R. Condliffe, c Henry, b Falloon .. I' 6 J. R. Hawkes, run out ... .. 34 Extras . . . . .. 11 Total . . . . . . 274 Bowling Analysis—A. W. Thomas, 23 overs, 6 maidens, 62 runs; h. Lindley, 18 overs, 8 maidens, 68 runs, 1 wicket; F. Woods,

16 overs, 1 maiden, 46 runs, 2 wickets; F. O'Brien 9.5 overs, 1 maiden, 47 runs, 1 wicket- J. Airey, V overs, 13 runs; C. Palloon, 2 overs, 1? runs, 1 wicket. Kiccarton v. East Christchurch. Riccarton already had a mortgage on this game, for on the previous Saturday they had in response to East s 93, made 99 for the' loss of only three wickets. The not outs. Allen (45) and Jacobs (31) resumed Kiccarton's innings, but Allen soon \veut. playing on a full toss. Ohampness assisted Jacobs with a good partnership, which added G:S. Another good stand was made when Haines .joined Jacobs. The latter was batting brilliantly, and putting on the runs at a great rate. He passed his and had l.'lG on the book before lie was caught by Cunningham. F. Powell and Haines continued to force the pace, and when thev hod added 92 Powell was bowled by Muilan. Tho innings was then declared closed at 327 for seven wickets. In getting his century Jacobs had put on the runs at a rate seldom seen in Christchurch, his play on the on side especially being very spectacular. Ilaines also gave a sound but free display for his 63 not out. East Christchurch were unable to play out the two and a half hours remaining, and were disposed of for 161, Pa vis's innings of 60 being the outstanding feature. Scores:—

EAST CHRISTCHURCH. First innings . . . . 93 Second Innings. T. Kennedy, c Allen, b Evans .. 1G J. Rollinson, e Allen, b Evans .. ]9 T. F. Mullan, b Evans .. .. 10 H. Davis, c Allen, b Powell . . . . 60 E. Brosnahan. c Gibbs, b Evans .. 0 A. R. Blank, b Champness . . . . 20 W. H. Cunningham, lbw. b Champness . . 0 J".. Weston, b Champness . . . . 4 P. Allsop, b Champness .. .. 0 ,1. Mills, c Allen, b Champness .. 2 T. Candlish, not out . . . . f> Extras . . ... 24 Total .. •• ..161 Bowling Analysis—F. R. Powell, 10.2 overs, 2 maidens, 25 runs. 1 wicket; C. S. Oibbs, 3 overs, 1 maiden, 12 runs; C. E. Evans, 14 overs, 2 maidens, 51 runs, 4 wickets; A. W. Roberts, 4 overs, 1 muiden. 7 runs; C. T. Rix, 10 overs. 2 maidens. 28 runs; B. Champness, 8 overs, 1 maiden, 14 runs, 5 wickets. RICCARTON. First Innings. A. Cox, lbw, b Cunningham .. O P. Allen, b Davis . . 50 A. \V. Roberts, c Mills, b Allsop .. 13 ,T. 1,. Powell, o, Rollinson, b Allsop . . 2 J. Jacobs, c Cunningham, b 'Mills .. 130 B. Champness, b Weston . . . . 11 G. W. Haines, not out .. ..63 F. R. Powell, b Mullan , . .. 38 Extras . . . . ..14 Totail for 7 wickets (declared) 327 Bowling Analysis—H. Davis, 6 overs, 1 maiden. 35 runs, 1 wicket: W. H. Cunningham, 14 overs, 69 runs, I wicket; P. Allsop, 20 overs. 2 maidens, 67 runs, 2 wickets; T. Kennedy, 4 overs, 35 runs; K. Weston. 4 overs, 30 runs. 1 wicket; J. Mills, 6 overs, 53 runs, 1 wicket; T. F. Mullan, 2 overs, 24 runs, 1 wicket. SECOND GRADE. A SUCTION. At Hagley Park, Old Boys A 178 for seven wickets (declared) (W. H. Vincent 39, J. Shand 32, I'. Dash 25, and A. Harris 22 not out) beat Riccarton A 114 and 190 for seven wickets (Patterson 78, Willis 29 not out, and Nelson 2G) by 61 runs on the first innings. At SvJenham Park, Sydenham 190 and 177 for eight wickets (C. Shackel 41, M. Gray 29. J. Dawson 23. S. Newton 17, W. Tucker 17. and W.' Doidge 16) beat Boys' High School Vll (A. Colxlen 41, \Y. Brittenden 33. H. Cook 21, and E. Hounsell 21) by 53 inns on the first innings. At Christ's Col/se ground, Christ's College ' 243 for nine wickets (declared) beat St.'Albans 138 (T. Pope 35, J. Johns 31, and W. Sandman 21) by 107 runs on the first innings B SECTION. At Hagley Park, Old Boys B 306 for seven wickets (declared) beat Riccaiton B 81 and 227 for seven wickets (R. Twyneham 38, W. Robertson 33, V. Bain SI, E. B. Caygill 25, J. Motlram 22, H. Kyle 20 not out, and E. E. Lutttel! 16) by 225 run 3 on the first innings. For Old Boys, J. D. f'ail took nine wickets for 30 runs in the first innings. At Hagley Park, West Chrislclutroh 273 beat East Christchurch. 118 (G. Brown 33. Iv, Wilson 29 not out, and A. Jones 2-fl and 50 for four wickets McClelland 19) by 157 runs on tho first innings. At Lancaster Park, St. Albans B 231 beat Linwood 97 (C. (rordon 31 and J. Jack 23) and 123 (C. Gordon 24. Wilson 23, and O. Evans 22) by an innings and 11 runs.

THIRD GRADE. A SECTION Sydenham 210 and 4 for two wickets heal Christ's College 69 and 196 by 141 runs on the first innings. Old Boys 240 beat Bovs' Hijfh School 165 by 75 runs on th? first innings. Kast Cmistchurch 216 lor five wicket# (declared) beat Linwood A 143 by 73 runs on (ho first innir.ps. Riccarton beat St. Bede's by default. B SECTION' Sydenham 177 beat Christ's College ]S3 and 119 for seven wickets by 11 runs on th» first innings. New Brighton 139 beat Summer 131 and 136 by 68 runs on the first innings. Iticcarton B 267 boat Merivale 115 and 91 by an innings and 61 runs. Kast Christchurch 28S and 175 for seven wickets beat West Christchurch 265 by 23 runs on the first innings. FOURTH GRADE. Kiccarton beat St. Bede's by default. New Brighton 222 and 59 beat Linwood 135 and 145 by one run. West Christchurch 61 and 89 beat Riccarton 96 and 68 by seven runs. Papanui 116 and 170 beat Sydenham 82 and 11 by 190 runs. FIFTH GRADE. Christ's College 210 beat Sf. Andrew's 102 by 108 runs on the first innings. Linwood beat Riccaiton by default. SIXTH GRADE. Linwood 151 for four wickets (declared) and 19 for no wickets beat Boya' School A 96 and 61 by ten wickets. Sydenham 232 beat Y.M.C.A. B 121 and 99 by an innings and 11 runs. Y.M.C.A. A 78 and SO for six wickets (declared) beat Boys' High School B 71 and 54 by four wickets. BOYS' ASSOCIATION. COMPETITION OPENS. . On Saturday, the Canterbury Boys' Cricket Association opered their 1930 competition, when games were played in all five grades under the jurisdiction of the Boys' Association. The weather was ideai for cricket and on the whole the wicket 3 were in good condition. The standard of play throughout was distinctly high and, considering the little time that the majority o£ the boya have had for practice bo far this year, the batting and bowling were really good. The fielding, however, was not quite as good as it might have been. The following were the results of the matches: FIRST GRADE. (Under Sixteen Years.) Playing at the Christ's College cricket ground, Christ's College A 162 (C. F. Gray 6(1 and H. Dent 36 not out) for eight wickets declared, drew with St. Bede's College 63 (M. Scully 21 not out) for two wickets. B. Bradley, four wickets for 60 runs, bowled well for St. Bede's College. At the Boys' Association ground, Hospital Corner, Technical College A 185 (W. Hay 115 retired) defeated Boys High School B 79 and 13 by an lr.nings and 93 runs. J. A', t'ollins, five wicl ets for nine runs, bowled' best for Technical College A, whilst J. G. fianfield, five for 26, was the moat successful bowler for Boys' High School B. At the Christ's College cricket ground West Christchurch LTstrict High School 174 IT- B Burtt 91, C. R. Toombes 32 not out, and L. W. Gosncy 32) for two wickets declared drew with Christ's College B 92 (H E. Williams 28) for eight wickets. At Hospital Corner Boys' High School A 116 (K. 8.. Cowper 41) for six wickets declared, defeated St. Andrew's 'College 69 bv 17 runs on the first innings. R. S. Hunsley, four wickets for 21 runs, and M M Reynolds four for 13, bowled best for Bnvs' High School' A.. Technical College B had the bye. SECOND GRADF.. (Under I?, fteen Years.) Playing at the TwTinical College ground Ensor's road, Technical College 104 and 86 <C. G. Roberts 35 retired and J. Campbell 33 not out) for two wickets, defeated R.iccarton 56 by 48 runs on the first innings" J. R. Walker seven wickets for 17 runs bowled well for Kiccarton. ' At the St. Bede's College ground, Northcole, St. Bede's College 72 and 12 for one wicket, defeated Christ's College B 32 and 47 by nine wickets and five runs." J Thompson, five wickets for 11 runs bowleg well for St. Bede's College. * ° Wled ■ At the Bovs' Association ground, Hospital Corner, Boys' High School 145 A Dickson 32 retired) defeated St. Andrew's College 64 by 81 runs on the first innings <4. Low (Boys' High School), six wickets for "So runs, was the most successful bowW Christ' College A had the bye. THIRD GRADE. (Under Fifteen Years.) Playing at the Boys' Association ground Hospital Corner, Boys' High School 137 (p' R. Hogan 50 not out) defeated Cathedral Grammar School 96 (E. H. -Gray 41 and S.

R. Jensen 32) by 41 urns on the first innings. E. H. Gray, five wickets for 41 rung, bowled well for Caihedial Grammar School. At ths Technical Collets ground, Ensoi's load, Technical College A JOl and 28 for one wicket defeated West Cluialcliurcli District High School 41 and 71 by nine wickets and 17 runs. W. Harvey, seven wicketß for '2O runs (including "'hut trick") and nine for 41, bowled very well for Technical College A. At Hospital Corner, Technical College B 185 (L. F. Seaton 100, C. K. Butterfield 39 not out) for four wickets declared, defeated Christ'* College 38 and 70 by an innings nnd ; 7 runs. H. A. Booth three wickets for 7 mn» and four for 18, bowled well for Technical College B. FOURTH GRADE. {Under Fourteen Years.) Playing at Ihe Technical College ground. Elisor's road, West Cluistchurch District High School 52 and 41 for three wickets defeated Technical College 69 (E. Wickham 37) and 33, by seven wickets and ono run. U. W. Straclian, seven wickets for 15 runs and three for 12, bowled very well foe West Christchurch District High School. At the St. Bede's College ground, Northcote, St. Bede's College 83 (P. Scully 50) defeated Boys' High School 53 and 31 by \n innings and one run. P. Scully, five ■wickets for 8 runs and five for 6, showed £ood bowling form for St. Bede's College. At the Christ's Collese cricket ground, Christ's College 132 (J. Mason 30) for nine wickets declared defeated Sf. Andrew's College 84 and 25 for six wickets by 18 runs ou the first' innings. FIFTH GRADE. (Under Fourteen Years.) Playing at the Technical College ground. Knsoi's road, Kiccarton, 88 (W. Sherwood S-r not out) defeated Technical College 21 and 45 by an innings and 22 runs. J. Hnrbidge four wickets for 4 runs and six foi 15, bowled very well for the winners, whilst L.' Tcmpleton, seven for 41, was successful with the ball for Technical College. At the Boys' Association ground, Hospital Corner, Boys' High School 134 (J. J. E. Osborne D 3 and T). N. Graham 33 not out) for three wickots declared, defeated St. Andrew's College 31 and 42 by an innings and 61 runs. R. Bluett, six wickets for 6 runs nnd five for 21, bowled very well for Bovs' Hirh School. Christ's College had the bye. SUBURBAN ASSOCIATION. The ninth round of the 'Suburban Cricket Association's competitions was concluded on Saturday afternoon. The wickets were in good order, and when play commenced the ■weather was ideal, hut, a cold easterly set in towards the close of the afternoon. Sunny<sida succeeded in gaining a two-point win over Beckenham. Rnd are now in an unassailable position with a lead of four points W M C secured an easy win over, Marist with'an innings margin, and Council gained a r „«i„t victorv over Shirley. On account oT the Plunket' Shield match there will be no games next Saturday. Sunnyside v. Beckenham. Willi 88 on for the loss of one wicket Snnnvside continued their first innings • «(. Tjorkenham (219). L. Gordon, one of tL no oufbatsmen! was absent, and D. Cocks tne not TT ar tlev. but the latter was cleani° U ia<f Mv Lilburne with his sixth ball. A disnlav by T,. Watson saved the side from defeat, as he played a great innings m 64 wd saw the total to 213 for six ■LT i-o+c hpforc he was dismissed. E. Barnes and Sincock took advantage of the tired Snwline and put on 55 for the eighth wicket ho"vui"g jl beinff unbeaten with ff?o eS hrcfedU when the innings closed at 3 °Beckenham went in for a hit at 5.25 and at stumps had D ™ kets f ° r ° 7 " First Innings. G Roberts, b Harper •• •• 2(3 L. Gordon, absent second da> . . .i 9 ,T. Hartley, b Lilburne • • •• Wn'tson VS." Griffiths !! .li H. Thompson, c Clo-kson. 1> Mnrper . . 21 R. Langford. c bhand, b Lilbume . . -9 T.' Extras • * ' ' ' rr n |al • • * " ' * _ ~ „ A-.ivsis—E. Brooks, 8 overs, 42 Bowling Anabs.s * 73 runs . 3 runs: H - u overs , 64 runs: C. wickets; S. l wi( . ket; Ru „. SN 1 wicket; C. Orif-

fiths, 8 overs, 57 runs, 3 wickets; X. Stokes, 2 overs, It runs; J. Clarkson, 4 overs, 22 runs. BECKENHAJf. First Innings .. ■ . .. 219 Second Innings. C. Harper, lbw, b Thompson . . .. 5 S. Besley, b Sincock .. . . 2 C. Griffiths, not out . . .. 16 L. Kent, run out . . . . .. 4 W. Rusbridge, not out . » • . 27 Extras . . .. 13 Total for three wickets . . 67 Bowling Analysis—H. Thompson, 8 overs, 28 runs, 1 wicket; T. Sincock, 9 overs, 12 runs, 1 wicket; IJ. Langford, 2 overs, 10 runs; AV. Ellis, 1 over, 5 runs. Council 1 v. Shirley. Council had a two-point win against Shirley. Council had scored 209 in their first innings, and Shirley replied with a score of 120, I. Fraser being top-scorer with 41. R. Husband also batted well to put on 26. Council made 101 for five wickets, and put Shirley in again, but they were not able to dispose of them before the close of play. Shirley had seven wickets down for 140 when play ceased, E. Taylor (50 not out) and E. Cummins (22) scoring well. CITY COUNCIL. First innings . . . . 209 Second Innings. C. Quaid, b Kington . . 23 W. Smythe, b Kington . . 29 .T. Gordon, c Husband, b Kington . . 1 h. Athfield, b Kingion .. .. 18 A. Harry, lbw, b Kington . . .. 0 F. Horwell, not out . . .. .. 5 D. Quaid, not out .. .. ..18 Extras . . .. 6 Total . . . . . . 101 Bowline Analysis—U. Kington, 7 overs, 1 maiden, 22 runs, 5 wickets; W. Sweeney, 9 overs, 52 runs; B. Pitt, 3 overs, 21 runs. SHIRLEY. First Innings. Tj. Kington, b Horwell . . . . 1 E. Taylor, c Gordon, b Horwell .. 0 W. Sweeney, c Merrin, b Horwell .. 2 N. Archer, absent second day .. 15 It. Husband, b Harry . . . . 26 T. Fraser, b Horwell .. ..41 U. Colthart, b Quaid .. .. 0 B. Pitt, b Horwell . . .. .. . 0 C. Brain, not out . . . • .. 4 B. Aris, run out . . .. 9 Extras .. .. 11 Total (one man short) . . 120 Bowling Analysis—J. Gordon, 6 overs, 25 runs; A. Horwell, 12 overs, 1 maiden, 38 runs, 5 wickets; A. Harry, 11 overs, 3 maidens, 35 runs, 1 wicket; D. Quaid, 2 overs, 8 runs, 1 wicket; Merrin, 1 over, 4 runs.

Second Innings. W. Sweeney, c and b Horwell •. 5 I. Fraser, c Smythe, b Gordon . . 0 R. Husband, c sub., b Horwell . . 8 'R. Colthart, b Gordon . • • 1 B. Pitt, b Horwell .. ..22 E. Cummins, b Gordon .. • • 22 E. Taylor, not out . . . • 50 C. Brain, b Harry . . .. • • 2 L. Ivirtglon, not out .. 3 3 Extras . . . . 17 Total for seven wickets . . 14:0 W.M.C. v. Marist. .M.C. scored a three-point win over Marist, W.M.C. scored 274 for lour wickets in their first innings, and Marist scored 147 in their first innings and 121 in the second innings, in which they followed on. A. Sheehy made a capital 43 in Marist's first innings. W.M.C. First innings (total for four wickets declared) .. .. .. 274 MARIST. First Innings. h. Flood, b Gray . . ~ .. 1 A. O'Connor, lbw, b Flood .. ..40 J. Roach, c Mills, b Gray . . 15 G. Waine, c King b Gray . . 10 W. McDonnell, c King, b Gray *. 6 J. Jones, c Mills, b Egan . . •. 5 A. Sheehy, c Bucknell, b Gray . . 43 T. Loose, b Gray . . . . 10 Jj. McMenamin, b Gray . . . . 0 E. Nee, b 'Egan- . . ... . . 5 W. McMenamin, not out .. 11 Extra . . .. . . 1 Total . . .. . . 147 Bowling Analysis—Gray, 11 overs, 2 maidens, 59 runs, 7 wickets; Egan, 7 overs, 1 maiden, 40 runs, 2 wickets; Flood, 3 overs, 35 runs, 1 wicket; Mills. 1 over, 12 runs. _ T Second Innings. \\. McDonnell, lbw, b Gray .. .'. 1(5 J. Roach, b Gray . . . . . . 12 A. Sheehy, c'Mills, b Egan .. 0 G. Waine, c Mallock, b Mills . . 32 E. Flood, c Egan, b Mills . . .. 2 J. Jones, c sub., b Egan .. ..25 A. O'Connor, c and b Mills .. ..15 L. McMenamin, lbw, b Egan . . .. 5 E. Nee, c Evans, b Mills . . . . 12 W. McMenamin. not out . . ' .. 2 T. Loose, b Mills .• .. .. 0 Total M 121

Bowling Analysis—Gray, 4 overs, 50 runs, 2 wickets; Egan, 8 overs, -0 runs, 3 wickets; Mills, 4 overs, 37 runs, 5 wickets. SENIOR B. St. Albans 270 for seven wickets declared (Porteous 100 not out. H. Wilson 50, Unwin 23) defeated Woolston 146 and 80 (W. Reeves 45) by an innings and 44 runs. Green's 217 (Gillard 43, F. Pitt 50, G. Pitt 40, Gregory 16) beat Phillipstown l-o and 88 (Henderson 33, Mapplebeck 28) by an innings and 4 runs. F. Warr and 1. Pitt bowled well for Green's, and Austin and Henderson for Phillipstown. Beckenham 181 beat Railway 155 (Hattersley 25, Kerr 27, Hood 18, Gilroy 16) by 26 runs on the first innings. Cawtheray five for 71. and Carlyle three for 36, bowled well for Railway. JUNIOR A. Gas Co. 127 and 81 for four wickets (Chappie 24, Christian 17) beat St. Albans 135 and 63 (McKenzie 37, Fox 17). G. F. Wise four for 8 and McLean four for 17 bowled well for Gas Co., and Day, three for 30, and Rundle, one for 12, for St. Albans. .

Mairehau 98 and 78 for two wickets (B. Wilson 31, Kent 21) . beat Shirley 134 and 34 by eight wickets. Lisle, four for 17, and WalteT, five for 17, bowled well for Mairehau, and Donovan and Davis for Shirley. JUNIOR B. Harewood 118 and 118 for eight wickets declared (Watson 22, Donovan 13, Glenn 31, Preece 18) beat Riccarion 93 (Donnelly 45, Koper 12) and 57 (Donnelly 17, Raxworthy 12) by 86 runs. Thompson, five for 21, and Preece, two for four, bowled well for Harewood. Marist 125 and 116 (JlcCrorie 28, Niven 23 not out, Holland 15, Harper 18.) beat Beckenham 114 (Smith 18, Heath 19, Coombes 26 and 62 (Coombes 13, Tullock 14) by 65 runs. W.M.O. 96 (F. Anderson 18, F. Pearson 15) and 44 for five wickets beat Cambridge 59 and 77 (F. Wicks 14, P. Johnson 18). Bowling for W.M.C., McLaughlan took throe for 37, and Pearson six for 24. Green's 223 and 81. (D? Estob 30, Sim 21) beat Council 109 (H. Kinvig 57, Compton 14) and .82 (Compton 29 not out). Bowling 21) boat Council 103 (H. Kinvig 58, Compton 20 runs. THIRD GRADE. Shirley A 160 (A. Walker 38 retired, AUard 59, D. Walker 24, Algie 25) beat Beckenham A 54 (Bowden 11, Sollitt 15 not out) by 106 runs on the first inningß. Sollitt, five for 58, bowled best- for Beckenham, and Algie, four for 14, for Shirley. Harewood 217 (Clarke 65, Christiansen 13, Sleeman 35, Fenton 35 not out, Craighead 40) beat W.M.C. 88 (Matthews 18, Wentworth 15, Fraser 25) by 129 run*. Stokes, five for 12, bowled best for Harewood. Stewart's Gully 89 (Condell 32, Sisson 24 retired) beat Cambridge 33 and 47 for seven wickets by 56 runs on the first innings. Hull, three for 13. and Spence, three for 16, bowled best for Cambridge, and C. Holland, three for 19, and Sisson, three for 4, for Stewart's Gully. Railway 143 (Molloy 32, Bellamy 31, Warren 28, Wogan 16) beat Shirley B 78 (L. Ward 3-4, Cowper 18, AVentworth 10) by 65 runs on the first innings. Hobbs, six for 20, bowled well for Railway, and S. Wentworth, five for 41, and Weekes, five for six, for Shirley. PLUNKET- SHIELD. The selector has chosen the following team to play against Otago at Lancaster Park at 11 a.m. on Friday next, February 2Sth: K. C. Burns. I. B. Croaib. J. Jacobs. J. L. Kerr. S. G. Lester. W. E. Merritt. M. L. Page. F. R. Powell. J. L. Powell. A. W. Roberts. R. O. Talbot. C. M. Harris (twelfth man). P. Allen was not available. IN OTHER CENTRES. (PRJSSS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAMS.) DUNEDIN. February 23. Cricket matches were continued in sne weather. Albion 200 beat Grange 185 (Elmcs 55, Morris 33). Sherpherd took five wickets for 60 runs, McHaffle five for 30. Al'bion in their second innings lost four wickets for 39, Lemin taking two for 4. Old Boys 268 for two wickets (declared) beat Christian Brothers 85 and 143 (F. j

Toomey 52). Leader tosk tkm * 23 and Dickinson three for 3®. C'arisbrook 132 and ' lIP *if * .rTi declared (Priest 42) beat Dos<®* iitM» 118.

SYDNEY GRADE MATCH®. (UNITED FRISS ASSOCIATION—tttOmt telegraph—corrarajer) (Received In grade cricket matches, &*{£ erley against Gordon. Kippax Paddington against Wester* SaW*» tington scored 73" not oat. JjS against Glebe, Andrews made l-l I* ** ■ don 111: for Balma.n ******* Nut* made 161 cot M***r 4 1 Randwick, Gorcfonmade la 6. Bowling for Paddington. Moore for 7, Asher four *™. 29: against Camberiand. Pein took sew* **"

NEW SOUTH WALES V. ... TASMANIA. SYDXET, Fetmff' The New South Wales jk. State match, opened m. visitors were kept on j,, - -• broiling heat till »fcy $7^22 ended for 477. Bill 115 beater 129, and Henderson 101 were Scorers. . , . »e IhmK j Neash took three mckets tori* and it looked as if Tasaa shake things up. TO"..^S-SSrtn* and when he went I-eadbet er helpe* the heart of the attack. accounted for B. I * " ™ were glad to call it a day when tarn closed.