WEEK-END CRICKET

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 126, 21 February 1921, Page 6

WEEK-END CRICKET

BRILLIANT BATTING 0N THE BASIN GREAT PERFORMANCE BY BURTON MIDDLETON 104 NOT OUT Cricketing enthusiasts who wended their way to the Basin Reserve on Saturday afternoon were treated to something like cricket). The match set down for decision was North v. Thorndon, and opening inauspiciously, it latei developed into one of the best displays of bitting prowess witnessed hero this season. Thorndon, who were first at the wickets, compiled a moderate score, being all out, after about ICO minutes at tho wickets, for 140 runs. Phillips and Donoghue opened, and contributed half a century, at the end of which the latter was disposed. Partnered first by Demuth mid then by Prince, Phillips lasted till the fall of the fourth wicket, when he was run out with the total score at 79. He made top score with 27, the runs being very evenly distributed. Quinn and Fulton were the first in to strike for the North. Quinn set the puce by hitting out freely while ho lasted, but no one was surprised when he skied a ball into the hands of Prince Partnered by Burton, Fulton carried on the good work, and an era of run-getting—-rapid and sustained—-set in. Burton made the pace a cracker, his work being very spectacular. He was at the wickets for less than 26 minutes, and his total of 49 included three 6’s—two ol them being made off successive hits. Indeed, there were only three singles in i his tally, which was made up as follows:—4, 6,1, 1,4, 5,4, 4,6, 6,3, 1. 4. Middleton came on the scene when two wickets had fallen for 77 runs and he and Fulton carried the score’ to 237, nt which stage stumps were drawn for tho day. Treating all bowlers more or less alike, Middleton had a regular' field day. He put the wood on in earnest, and tho spectators frequently applauded his efforts as one boundary after another was added to his tally. He rounded his century in a failing light, in the last over of the day, with a beautifully placed 4, carrying his bat for 104. He gave one chance in tho slips. Filial was also in good shape, his score being 71 not out, but his innings included more than one chance. With only two wickets down for 237, North have a chance to put up a record score, should the wicket again be favourable. The Petone-Eust fixture was commenced at Petone, z and given promise of an interesting finish. East elected to bat , first, and when the tea adjournment was taken six wickets had fallen for 155 runs, to which total Bruce contributed 33, Dind 32, Dr. Hutchinson 26, and Baker 22. Shortly after the resumption Watson, who had joined J. IJutchings, junior, on Smith’s dismissal, was bowled by Finlayson. Shillson followed, and survived the remaining four balls of the over. The second delivery of the next over, however, sent him to the pavilion, and four balls later, Wylie, his successor, shared the same fate, tho bowler in both cases being Brice. Judd, the last man in, blocked tho last two balls of the over. Hutchings, who had 16 runs to his credit, faced Finlayson, from whose over a single was obtained. Brice, took the leather at the other, end, and from his fourth deliver}' Finlayson, who was playing at "silly” mid-on, effected a. great catch, Hutchings poking the Lail just within hie reach. The innings closed'at 169. In the bowling section, Brice secured the honours. About 4.45 Petone took the crease, and when stumps were drawn had scored 103 at the cost of two wickets. Gcdyo and IT. E. Nicholls opened, and tho score reached 35 before the first wicket fell, Nicholls being clean bowled by Smith after he had contributed 18. Smyrk joined Gedye, and between them the tally was brought, to 92, at which stpge. Gedye, who had 26 to his credit, fell a victim to Hutchings. M. F. Nicholls followed, remaining with Smyrk, who carried his bat for 27, until stumps were drawn. As a result of a little over an hour and a half’s play 103 runs had been obtained. Playing against Hutt at Hutt, Old Boys in their first attempt at the wickets compiled 130 .runs, to which total Duncan (not out 24) and Ronaldson (23) were, the chief contributors. Aldersley, who obtained five wickets at the cost of 17 runs, was Hutt’s best trundler. Hutt went in, and the first two batsmen—Aldersley and Tullett— were responsible, for the compilation of 94 runs—the Lest stand before the fall of the first wicket this season. When stumps were drawn 182 rues had 'been obtained for the loss of seven wickets. Aldersley carried his bat for 74. Appended are the scores in detail :-i-

THORNDON V. NORTH. THORNDON—First Innings. Phillips, run out 27 Doneghue, b. Ashford 10 Domuth, c. Middleton, b. Ashford... 8 Prince, b. Fulton ..) 11 King, c. sub., b. Fulton 24 Warne, 1.b.w., b. Fulton 0 Christopherson, b. Fulton 0 Tilyard, b. Middleton 21 Carruthers, c. sub., b. Middleton ... 17 Martin, c. Fulton, b. Middleton ... 5 Plant, not out - 1 Extras 13 Total 140 Bowling- Analysis.—Robinson took no -wickets for 25 runs; Ashford, two for 22; Middleton, three for 48; Fulton, four for 32. NORTH—First Innings. Quinn, c. Prince, b. Martin 10 Fulton, not out 71 Burton, c. Carruthers, b. Martin... 49 Middlftoq, not out 104 Extras 3 Total for two wickets 237 PETONE V. EAST. EAST.—First Innings. Baker, b. Brice 22 Dind, b. Finlayson 32 Bruce, b. Brice 33 J. Hutchings, senior, b. Brico 0 Dr. Hutchinson, c. Cate, b. Brice ... 26 Smith, b. Borrows 0 J. Hutchings, junior, c. Finlayson, b. Brice 16 Watson, b. Finlayson 4 Shillson, b. Brice 1 Wylie, b. Brice - 0 Judd, not out 0 Extras 33 Total 169 Bowling Analysis.—Brice took seven wickets for 45 runs; Finlayson, two for 47; Borrow, one for 12; Smyrk, none for 32. PETONE.—First Innings. H. E. Nicholls, b. Smith 18 Gedye, b. Hutchings 26 Smyrk, not out 27 M. F. Nicholls, not out 2 Extras 30 Total for two wickets 103 Bowling Analysis—J. Hutchings, senr., took one wicket for 23 runs; Smith, one for 24; Judd, none for G; Bruce, nono for 18. HUTT V. OLD BOYS. OLD BOYS.—First Innings. Tucker, c. M'Girr, b. Aldcrsley G Ronaldson, run out 23 Lambert, c. and b. Aldcrsley 0 Bull, b. Nunn 18 Baker, c. Nunn, b. Aldcrsley 1 Duncan, not out 24 Macintosh, 1.b.w., b. Glennie 19 Knowles-Smith, c. Aldcrsley, b. M'Girr . 2 Minnie, c. Glennie, b. M'Girr 10

Okey, b. Aldersley 0 Harris, b. Aldersley 0 Extras 27 Total 130 Bowling analysis.—Aldersley took five wickets for 17 runs; M'Girr, two for 37; Glennie, one for 18; Nunn, one for 31. HUTT.—First Innings. Aldersley, not out 72 Tullett, b. Tucker 41 Nunn, run out 8 Condiiffe, b. Tucker 4 M'Girr, b. Knowles-Smith 7 Doig, b. Tucker 18 Glennie, b. Tucker 6 Neazor, b. Okey 3 Lusty, not out /• 9 Extras U Total for seven wickets 182 Bowling Analysis.—Tucker took four wickets for 65 runs one for 13; Okey, one for 22; Duncan, none for 17; Lambert, none for 22; Macintosh, none for 29. JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. Y.M.C.A. defeated Institute Old Boys by an innings and five runs. In their first innings, Institute ■ ompiled 154 /Ditchfield 46, Thomas 23, Burt 20, Dempstir 16). White (five for 38) and Henderson (five for 74) bowled well. In their second innings they made 163. Dempstir batted well for 81, as did Guise (30 not cut) and Griffiths (21). Harris secured tho best average with seven for 55. Y.M.C.A. declared their innings closed with five for 322. Smith played bright, forceablo cricket for 65, as did R. Murphy (74), Harris (54), White (62 not out), H. Murphy (30), and Church (14 not out). Smith secured four wickets and Dempstir two. College defeated Y.M.C.A. B by an innings and 96 runs. College compiled 317 in their first innings (M'Kenzie 100 not out, Banks 71, Burt 51, Nelson 38, Malcolm 25 not out). Cotterill took two for 50, Gray one for 25, Morris one for 65. y’m.C.A. culd only make 156 and 65. Edmond was top scorer in each innings with 72 not out and 22. Morris made 24 and M'Laren 14. Banks (three for 12) and Burt (six for 47) bowled well for College. Institute A, 112 runs for five wickets (Bilby 50, N. Fordham 24 not out, Condiiffe 15) defeated St. Patrick’s College, 48 and 29 (Miley 21, M'Parland 10), by an innings, five wickets, and’ 35 runs. Bowling for Institute, Bilby secured sixteen wickets for 29 runs, and S Fordham four for 18, while the successful bowlers for College were Burns (three for 27), Miley (ono for 32), and Hart (one for 18). Thorndon A v. Poneke A.—Continuing their first innings, with four wickets down for 148 runs, Poneke A were all out for 2-47 runs, additional scorers being E. M'Cardoll 33, J. Tilyard 35, D. Algar 52. Auld 10. and! Moss 19. Thorndon, who made 158 in their first knock, in the second innings, batting two men short, made 189 (Selmon 18, Berry 20, M'Kellar 17, Henderson 13, Humphries 43, Mason 47, and Puttiok, not out, 15). Bowlers for Poneke were: J. Tilyard (four for 28), Moss (two for 34), and H. Tilyard (two for 28). Poneke won on the first innings by 89 runs, and secured a two-point win. Institute B defeated Miramar by an innings and 42 runs. Batting first, Institute. made 116 (Nieollo 57, L. Jones 17, Taylor 11). Miramar made 55 and 29 (Telford 11 and 19, Grimstone 13). Bowling for Institute, Nicolle took eleven wickets for 24 runs, and Buyer four for 24. For Miramar, Harrison took eight wickets for 46 runs. Institute B are now leading for the championship with 28 points out of 30, with Miramar run-ners-un with 2fl. HiHt, playing against Petone, in their first innings, made 235 runs. Petone responded with 74, and, following on, compiled 122 (Grant 32. Hone 29, Tarrant' 23, and Edwards 20). Kerr and Balks were the pick of the Hutt bowlers. Third Class. St. Patrick’s College defeated Thorndon by an innings and 6 runs. In their first innings Thorndon made 100, College replying with 155 (Johnson 35, and Aldridge 28). Thorndon’s second innings only gained 44 runs. Bowling for College, 0. Johnson took five wickets, including tho “hat trick,” in one over. f Hutt secured a three-point victory over Institute by' an innings and 60 runs. Hutt, batting first, obtained 203 runs, tho principal scorers being Marshall (92). Carter (33), Sullivan (18), Teagle (14), and Glennie (13) Diamond and Bing were the most successful of tho Institute bowlers. Institute’s first attempt realised 42 runs, to which Searle contributed 26 and Fuller 10; and in the follow on, they replied with 103 (Diamond 40, Ogier 19, Rankin not out 10, and Fuller 10). In the bowling department, Sullivan and Carter divided the honours. St. Thomas’s v. Kilbirnie. —Kilbirnie batted first and made 63 (Henderson 32). St. Thomas’s rejjlied with 163 for seven wickets, and declared ('Purvey 95, Gardiner IG, Preston 14, Hearne not out 12). ’ Bowling for St. Thomas’s, Lawrence took six wickets for 26 runs, Turvey four for 32, and for Kilbirnie Laing took four for 44. and Morris two for 13. St. Thomas’s thus secured a two-point win by three wickets and 100 runs. Poneke v. Karori. —Karori, first innings, 67 (Cox 27, J. Russell 12). Karori, second innings, 58 (Cox 15, A. Richards 15, n. Russell 8). Poneke, first innings, 127. (Findlay 41, Cooper 23, Fox 15). Bowling for Poneke, Hill took six wickets for 30 runs, and five for 24, Browning three for 34 and two for 7, Fox one for 1, and three for 22. Bowling for Karori, Randell took three for 12, H. King five for 39. H. Russell, one for 38, R. Sutton one for 32. Poneke won by an innings and 2 runs —a three-point win. Fourth Grade. Y.M.C.A. A defeated Miramar. Y.M.C.A. made 78 and 130. Miramar in their only innings, compiled 44. ? Boys’ League. Playing at Petone, Thorndon secured a. three-point win over the local boys. Petone went in first and compiled 31, to which wore Thorndon responded with 66 (Rodgers 19, Kent 15, ami Burd 10). Petone’s second attempt realised 4-1. .Requiring 10 to win. Thorndon attained their object with nine wickets to spare. In the bowling section, for ■ Thorndon. Martin (five wickets for 15 runs) secured the honours, while Edwards (six for 11.) was the pick of the Petone trundlers. The following are the results of the matches in which the Boys’ Institute teams competed:—Senior A lost to Mnrist by six wickets; Senior B defeated Miramar by an innings and 30 runs; Senior C lost to Stop-Out by eight 'wickets; Junior A defeated St. Patrick’s College by an innings; Junior C defeated Tliorndon by an innings; Junior D defeated St. Patrick's College by 4 runs on first innings; Junior E lost to Marist T by two runs; Junior G lost to Brooklyn by default; Junior H lost to St. Patrick’s College. In the Junior B grade Johnsonville (198) defeated Institute B (51 and 81) by an innings and 66 runs. AUCKLANDIoUNDir"3EATEN EASY WIN FOR AUSTRALIA LOfIAL TEAM’S POOR DISPLAY. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, Fbruary 20. Auckland was soundly lieatcn by the Australian cricket team yesterday, and the local team' has never before been seen to poorer advantage The Australians resumed their first innings at eleven o’clock, and were all out for 285 at the luncheon adjournment. The batting of the visitors was bright, Kippax in particular playing beautiful cricket for his 63. Smith troubled the batsmen most in the closing singes, tho Auckland captain taking four wickets for 63 run« There were about 3000 spectators pre-

sent when the local men opened their second innings, with Horspool and Henins, The latter was tho first to go when the score was only 13. Horspool went nt 17, and Somervell at 19. Garrard, who camo next, was bowled by Tlornibrook without scoring. 19—4—0. M'Leod followed, and with the score at 23, Ironmonger bowled Smith. C. A. Sneddon had only scored 3 when Forsberg took his wicket. 33—4—3 Player and M'Lootl took the score to 54, when the former was stumped by Ratcliffe. Another run was added when Gillespie was bowled. 55—8-0 'At 73 Irving went. M'Leod and Rountree took the total to 148, when the latter was caught by Hansford, off Kippax, Australia winning by an innings and 17 runs. Following aro the detail scores: — AUCKLAND. First innings 120 ' Second Innings. L. G. Hemus, b. Hornibrook 6 E. Horspool, b. Ironmonger 9 R. Somervell, b. Hornibrook 0 S. G. Smith, b. Ironmonger G R. Garrard, b. Hornibrook 0 E. M'Leod* not out 46 C. A. Snedden, b. Forsberg 3 A. Player, st. Ratcliffe, b. Lampard 12 H. Gillespie, b. Bogle 0 A. E. Irving, b. Richardson 8 R. W. Rountreo, c. Raneford, b. Kippax 48 Extras W Total 148 Bowling Analysis.—Hornibrook, 3 overs, 1 maiden, 9 runs, 3 wickets; Ironmonger, 3 overs, 0 maidens, 13 runs, 2 wickets; Lampard, 3 overs, 0 maidens, 18 runs, 1 wicket; Forsberg, 2 overs, 1 maiden, 8 runs, 1 wicket; Bogle, 2 overs, 0 maidens, 5 runs, 1 wicket; Waddy, 4 overs, fl maidens, 57 runs, 0 wickets; Richardson, 3 overs, 0 maidens, 33 runs, 1 wicket; Kippax, 1 over, 0 maidens, 1 run, 1 wicket. AUSTRALIA. First Innings. J. Bogle, c. Rountree, b Player ... 7 P. Richarson, 1.b.w., b. Player ... 36 ■A. W. Lanrpnrd, b. Somervell 32 A. Kippax, c, Rowntree, b. Player... 63 A. E. Liddicut, b. M'Leod 37 A. Ratcliffe, b. Smith 33 E. L. Waddy, b, Smith 28 V .Hansford, not out 30 E. D. Forsberg, b. Smith 0 P. Hornibrook, c. Snedden, b. Player 7 H. Ironmonger, b. Sihith 0 Extras 9 Total 28 5

Bowling Analysis.—Player took foul wickets for 87 runs; Smith, four for 63; Somervell, one for 47; Garrard, none for 13; Sneddon, none for 6; Hemus, none for 28; M'Leod, one for 27; Gillespie, none for 28. The Australians batted again to give the spectators something to watch. The visitors did not take matters very seriously, however, and were all out for 114. TO MEET THE AUSTRALIANS. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Masterton, February 19. Mr. 1 D. C. Collins, sole selector of the New Zealand Minor Associations’ representative team, has -chosen the following players to meet the Australians at Wellington on March 8,9, and 10: — Collins, Dacre (Wairarapa), Holland, Berman 5 (Wanganui), Neale (Nelson), Heskett (North Taranaki), Scholium, Drake, Blair (Poverty Bay), Arkwright (Ra-ngitikei), M'Vicar (Manawatu), with li. F. Ix>ndon (Wanganui) as twelfth man. REPRESENTATIVE MATCH OTAGO V. CANTERBURY. By Telegraph—Press Association. \ Dunedin, February 19.

Canterbury, who had lost" five wickets fox - 60 runs on the first day of the match, resumed, this morning against Otago in dull, windy weather, with Patrick and Evans at the wickets. Evans was bowled by Carlton when only 8 had been added, and Casey dismissed both Watson and Sandman while the total stood at 75. Read was the only man Patrick could get to remain with him, and they carried tho score to 134 before Read was caught off Carlton. Fuller, the last man, and Patrick passed Otago’s total of 138, and reached 147 before Carlton closed tho innings by bowling Fuller. Patrick’s fine display aaVed the situation for the side. Carlton took five wickets for 39 runs, Alloo two for 4G, Torrance ono for 10, and Ciisoy two for 33. Shepherd and A. Alloo opened briskly for Otago, and put on 41 in 20 minutes before lunch. Alloo soon went on resumption, but Shepherd continued to give a splendid, free display of forceful hitting all round tho wicket. Ho reached hie century in 76 minutes, and saw the total to 203 before he was caught by Watson off Reese. To this total ho himself contributed 146. Higgins..gave a vigorous exhibition, and there were two 6’s in the 67 he compiled 'before he, too, was caught, by Watson' off Reese. Otago were all out for 308 at a quarter to 5, leaving Canterbury 300 to get to win. Read took four wickets for 133 runs, Reese five for 33, Evans one for 22, Sandman none for 56, Watson none for 24, and. Patrick none for 23.

In Canterbury's second innings Blunt was caught early off Casey. Worker was settling down nicely when he was bowled by Alloo, and Torrance clean bowled Jones with the last ball of the day. Patrick had but ono ball before stumps were drawn. "With three wickets down fox- 57, and 300 to get, Otago’s prospects are considered bright. Detail scores are as follow: — CANTERBURY. First Innings. Bftrnt, c. Chadwick, b. A. Alloo 6 Worker, c. C. Alloo, b. A. Alloo 14 Reese, b. Carlton ’ Jones, c. and b. Carlton ...- 0 Patrick, not out Page, 1.b.w., b. Torrance 9 Evans, b. Carlton Ij Sandman, b. Casey « Bond, c. Conradi, b. Carlton 27 Fuller, b. Carlton 5 Extras Total 147 OTAGO. First innings 138 Second Innings. A. Alloo. c. Blunt, b. Read 13 Shepherd, c. Watson, b. Reese 146 Carlton, b. Read 0 M'Mullan, b. Evans U Higgins, e. Watson, b. Reese 67 Holland, c. Watson, b. Read 4 Conradi, c. Blunt, b. Read 17 C Alloo, c. Worker, b. Reese 14 'Torrance, c. Blunt, b. Reese 14 4tsey, not. out 3 Chadwick, c. Page, b. Reese 3 Extras _2_ Total 308 CANTERBURY. Second Innings. Blunt, c. Carlton, b. Casey 5 Worker, b. A. Alloo - 22 Jones, b. Torrance 25 Patrick, not out 6 Extras Tota for three wickets 57 WAIRARAPA MATCHES By Telecrnoh- Special Correnntindent.. Masterton, February 19. Tn the Wairarapa Cricket Association’s senior championship competition this af-, tornoon, Pirates A defeated Carlton by 46 runs. Pirates A scored 164 (Dacre 58, Wilson 44), and Carlton made 118. Waingawn beat Pirates B.