N.Z. WOMEN’S TOUR

Press, Volume XC, Issue 27387, 28 June 1954, Page 11

N.Z. WOMEN’S TOUR

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WIN AGAINST WEST OF ENGLAND 274 SCORED IN QUICK TIME fNJZ. Press Association—Copyright) (Rec. 7 p.m.) . LONDON, June 26. The New Zealand women cricketers beat a West of England team In a twoday match which ended at Torquay today. The New Zealanders made 274 yesterday, when they took advantage of the good conditions to thrash the bowling. E. Paton, with 60, was the highest scorer. She made the score in 78 minutes and hit six fours in a forceful innings. Joy Lamason and P. Blackler had a solid partnership, and Blackler’s score of 33 included four fours. x New Zealand made its total in 220 minutes—the fastest of the tour. Today New Zealand dismissed West of England for 46 and then for 76 in the follow on. Scores:— New Zealand 274 (E. Paton 60, P. Blackler 33, J. Lamason 58). West of England 46 (J. Currie six for 22, and P. Blackler three for 7) and 76 (J. Currie two for 15, and Blackler four for 20). PAKISTAN MATCH WITH YORKSHIRE (Rec. 8 p.m.) LONDON, June 26. Yorkshire, put in to bat by Pakistan at Bramall Lane today, had scored 433 for nine by the close of play, the highest score yet made against the tourists. The pitch was “green top,” but Kardar miscalculated badly in sending Yorkshire in. The chief batting honours went to Brian Close, the 23-year-old left-hander, who made an undefeated 123 in just less than three hours. John Wardle hit 72 in 45 minutes. Lowson made 70, Wilson 35, and Lester 37. COUNTY MATCHES (N.Z. Press Association—Copyright) LONDON, June 25. County cricket results:— Leicestershire, first innings 251 (Topkin 87); second innings 108 (Titmus five for 26), Middlesex, first innings 319 (Edrich 105); second innings, 42 for none. Middlesex won by 10 wickets. Oxford, first innings 161 (Loader seven for 28); second innings 160 for eight (Loader four for 39). Surrey, first innings 422 for eight declared (Constable 121; Jowett seven for 132). The match was drawn. Yorkshire, first innings 386 for nine declared (Lowson 98, Lester 163); second innings 35 for two. Essex, first innings 157; following on, 263 (Appleyard five for 51). Yorkshire won by eight wickets. Glamorgan, first innings 305 for eight declared (Parkhouse 125, Hedges 119); second innings 173 for three declared (Parkhouse 77). Warwickshire, first innings 148 (Woolier five for 32); second innings 257 (Wolton 80). Glamorgan won by 73 runs. Lancashire, first innings 282 for nine declared; second innings 119 for eight (Smith six for 61). Kent, first innings 197 (Statham five for 48); second innings one for 1. The match was drawn. Northamptonshire, first innings 362 for two, declared (Brookes 210 not out); second Innings 72 for none. Somerset, first innings 110 (Tribe five for 48, Starkie four for 25); following on, 323 (Starkie six for 98). Northamptonshire won by 10 wickets. Sussex, first innings 262 (Sheppard 120; Wells five for 55); second innings 123 for two. Gloucestertshire, first innings 425 for 1 seven declared (Wells five for 55); second i innings 123 for two (Young 90, Gaveney ’ 89, Emmett 130). The match was drawn. I Worcestershire, first Innings 374 for six • declared (Harkness 163); second innings ■ 167. Cambridge, first innings 235 (Lums- [ den 93); second innings, 310 for six (LumsI den 107). Cambridge won by four wickets.