SUBURBAN CRICKET

Press, Volume CXII, Issue 32846, 21 February 1972, Page 16

SUBURBAN CRICKET

Sumner (82 points) and Merl-vale-Papanul (76) met in what could be the vital game of the season in the Christchurch Suburban Cricket Association’s senior competition on Saturday. With only three rounds to go, both teams are well clear of the third placed team, Hornby (61), Sumner, under the drmustances, would hold the advantage as it was playing in its home ground. However Merivale-Papanui was in a good position at the close of play, having made 179 for five declared and taking two Sumner wickets for only 14 runs. For Merivale-Papanui, N. Davison batted well for 69. At Waltham Park, the home team batted first, and a good second wicket partnership of 112 by W. Black (78), and Noel Clark (44), set the foundation of a good score of 193 for seven declared. In reply Heathcote lad lost two wickets for 74 runs. At Burnside Park the home side was dismissed for 125, B. Malden top scoring with 58. Hornby at stumps had declared with nine down for 164. R. Wilson scoring 69. Bonus points gained on the first day were: Waltham 3, Heath-

cote 1, Merivale-Papanui 3, Sumner 1. Results were:— SENIOR A Waltham 193/7 declared (W. Black 78, N. Clark 44; H. Thonibson 3/41), Heathcote 74/2 :R. Pettit 42). Merivale-Papanui 179/5 declared (N. Davison 69. M. Cully 45), Sumner 14/2. Burnside 125 (B. Malden 58, B. Hobson 28; R. Wilson 4/23), K. Jennings 4/36), Hornby 164/9 declared (R, Wilson 69; D. Hooper 3/22. B. Heseldine 3/37). SENIOR B Woolston W.M.C. 117 (T. Smitheram 27; B. Davison 5/30. R. Milligan 3/57) and 12/2, Beckenham Le Compte 40; D. Quested New Brighton 180 (B. Smith 49, A. Smith 33, M. Dalkie 27; D. Gifford 3/261, Belfast 40/3 (R Goodchild 3/12). Hillsborough 65 (L. Allan 5/39, R. French 4/25) and 8/2 Shirley 65 (R. Thompson 20; P. Chlnnery 5/12). JUNIOR Aranui 200 (V. Whiting 92, D. Allan 28, A. Greig 25 not out; B. Heseldine 5/41), Heathcote 62/3 (D. Moody 24; D. Stapley 3/10). Spreydon-Hoon Hay W.M.C. 136 (J. Partington 28 not out; O’Reillv 4/31, A. Ayers 3/30), Baisweil 88/5 (Hawes 28). Addington 150 (J. Tlweka 7/44: Lanchbury 22, Hampton 30, Church 21). Merivale-Papanui 92 (G. Fraser 29, J. Tlweka 21; Talbot 5/35, Lanchbury 5/31) and 24/3 (G. Fraser 20 not out). THIRD A Sumner 94/6 (B. Chalmers 45 not out; C. Fleming 3/15) beat Beckenham (L. West 20; J. Shannahan 5/24. E. Radcliffe 5/47) Papanui W.M.C. 171/5 declared (G. Smitheram 67 not out, N Alderson 54) beat Addington 76 (B. Wright 44; A. Bush 4/13). Wigram 110/8 declared (p. I Herron 60, McMillan 21; L. Hudson 6/17) beat Woolston W.M.C. !87 (S. Beames 20: McMillan 3/44) and 59/4 (L. Hudson 37 not out). Riccarton 182/9 declared (T. Donaldson 88. T. Caldwell 31; R. Cooke 6/23) drew with Riccarton W.M.C. 155/6 (W. Muncaster 51, R. Cooke 46). W.M.C. 153 (T. Mitchell 55, D. Watson 24. E. Carney 21 not out; D. Williamson 6/39) beat Burnside 74 (D. Youl 22; H. Clegg 5/18. S. Dunlop 4/33). THIRD B P.I.C.C. 108 (M. Fattili 22) and 73/5 beat United 92 (F. Fenika 7/47) and 99 (V. Vaiasa 3/1), outright. Spreydon-Hoon Hay W.M.C. 133/8 declared (S. Bates 41, I. Richards 40, R. Burke 25) beat Hornby 77 (R. Wardrop 20, R. Lester 6/28), and 62/6 (R. Burke 4/22). Sumner 129 (R, Keay 57, L. Kerr 31; Todd 5/40) beat Meri-vale-Papanui 128 (I. Richards 5/35). Waltham 120 (J. Wilson 64; D. Malloch 8/35) beat Harewood 89 (P. Gerard 21; Findlay 5/32). Burnside 116/6 (T. Ockwell 51; R. Sutton 5/41) beat Papanui W.M.C. (113/6 declared (K. Porter 34). THIRD C P.I.C.C. 147/5 declared (T. Seinafo 55, S. Tui 42; Crocker 4/54) beat Heathcote 63 (A. Elisaia 4/25. F. Teevale 3/13) and 26 (A. Elisaia 5/14, S. Tui 3/2), ; outright. Merivale-Papanui 103/5 (G. (Jones 41 not out. R. Kirk 31; E. Fox 3/56) beat Burnside 96 (B. Doran 30; J. Chisholm 6/29). Aranui 205/9 declared (K. Tol74. R. Courtier 37. A. Sorenson 29 not out, K. Jackjon 20; Kerr 4/33. Reid 3/40) drew with Riccarton W.M.C! 173/6 (I. Ward 74 not out. P. Duffield 50. R. Cl«*gg 29). Grosvenor 100/8 (J. Costello 26 nnt nut* B Atkinson 5/31) beat 99 <D. Fisher 66; R. Shaw . 3/8).

Beckenham 84/7 declared (L. Tanner 29 not out; N. Lewer 5/211 beat W.M.C. 74 (J. Paterson 27; D. Hill 3/24) and 78/2 (S. Humm 40 not out, J. Paterson 27). THIRD D

Western Football Club 153 <G. Bishop 77, J. Cullen 24, M. Cullen 21; B Freeman 6/27) beat Belfast 66 ID. Smith 6/41, G. Taylor 3/21). Waltham 81/4 declared (Williams 45; M. Murray 3/26) beat Templeton Hospital 37 (G. Hurrell 7/15, B. Winder 3/21) and 95/6 (H. Easton 37; B. Winder 3/27).

Shlrley-St Albans W.M.C. 127/6 declared (L. Hamilton 36, E. Courtier 36; G. Booth 4/72) beat N.A.C. 48 (S. Cotton 7/18) and 57 (S. Giblin 34; R. Cotton 7/11), outright Woolston W.M.C. 148 (N. Bennington 41, C. Bowley 38; P. Blackler 7/42, K. McTigue 3/58) beat Harewood 141 (K. McTigue 39, M. Goddinet 25, D. Peters 22; M. Maffey 5/39, C. Bowley 3/42). Halswell 165/7 (Hamilton 43, Harris 48, Pearce 30 not out; K. Hammel 4/74) beat Papanui W.M.C. 161/9 declared (K. Hammel 37. D. Allan 34; Smith 3/31, McKenzie 3/27). THIRD E P.I.C.C. 138 (I. Alofaiva 27, S. Slo 38; Loveridge 4/18) beat Hornby 56 (McNellly 21; F. Vaafusaga 4/22, A. Tui 5/32) and 70 (McDonald 22 not out; A. Tui 6/23. F. Vaafusuaga 3/10) Bing Harris 90 (E. Shafron 22; Walsh 4/32) beat Skope 79 (N. Ahfield 43 not out; E. Shannon 3/26) and 59/4 (Walsh 36; A. Bougren 4/12). „ New Brighton 101/9 (A. Spray 20, R. Mansell 35 not out; J. Pearce 4/31, W. Whiting 5/46) beat Merivale-Papanui 90 (J. Pearce 47; G. Wall 4/39. M. Gardner 3/32). Spreydon-Hoon Hay W.M.C. 129/8 declared <P. Griffiths 26, J. Holland 39. P. O’Connell 23; M. Hausley 3/44, beat Harewood 114/9 declared (M. Hickey 26, B. Turner 36: R Robson 5/39). „ W.M.C 1.35/4 it. Warr 48, C. Spiera 23) beat Western Football Club 127 <M. Blackburn 25. M. Sleigh 22, D. Shaw 21; E. Warr 5/14, C Spiers 4/26). THIRD F Wigram 101 <F. Harraway 5/32. K. Cameron 3/26; Allan 26) beat Burnside 68 (Allan 3/7i. Woolston W.M.C. 192/7 declared (A. Bellamore 68, I. Clausen 55, A. Woodham 24. C. Jolley 21 not out( beat Harewood 89 (C. Jolley 3/26, R. Gemmell 3/29). Belfast 114/7 (R. Rudkin 33, P. Ragg 25 not out; R. Prosser 4/13) beat Beckenham 111 (F. Harris 37. G. Davies 26; R. McHugh 6/33). New Brighton 179/6 (B. Burford 32, B. Taylor 27, R. Biggs 37, A. Fitchett 39; P. Smith 3/64) beat Spreydon-Hoon Hay W.M.C 88 (Allan 21; B. Edklns 7/34). Riccarton W.M.C. 164/3 (J, O’Brien 80 not out, R. Foote 44) beat Merivale-Papanui 149 (M. Prestney 71; R. Foote 4/34). MERCANTILE N.A.C. 124 (G. Tuanie 24 not out, R. Sercombe 38; M. Molloy 7/58) beat Marist Western 101 (J. Vaughan 26; R. Sercombe 6/27, T Clark 4/151 Retailers 191/9 declared (E. Cousins 36, J. Yates 35, H. Wilson 25, M. Pannell 25, A. Millar 20 not out: A. Matamatua 3/80), Hospital 123/7 (A. Matamatua 45, S. Peddle 43: H. Wilson 4/34). A.N.Z. 197/8 declared (J. Shlvas 58. S. Hayle 48) beat P. 0.5.8. 65 <G. Cobum 7/26). M.O.W. 131 (Thompson 34, Nimmo 27; M. Eddington 6/37) beat Metro 124 'D. Knight 43. J. Stocker 28; W. Simons 3/16, Phillips 3/14). Christchurch R.F.C. 167/6 (P. Whiteside 35, B. Davis 55, T. Malcaster 22 not out) beat Taxes 108 <P. Crowhen 38 not out, T. Black 34, Mitchell 24; A. Trent 6/22).