CRICKET

Dominion, Volume 16, Issue 71, 19 December 1922, Page 6

CRICKET

WELLINGTON & WANGANUI COLLEGES HOME TEAM OPENS WELL The annual match between Wellington and Wanganui Colleges commenced at the Wellington Collego oval yesterday, in dull but fine weather. The wicket was fair. Mackenzie won the loss from Hewitt (Wanganui), and elected to bat, Evans and McDonald opening to the bowling of Sladdeu, a left-hander, arid Tatham. Runs came quickly, and the partnership yielded 70 runs before McDonald was caught by Tatham, off Lance, a fast-medium right-hander. ’He hit five 4’s and gave no chance. Evans compiled a faultiest 45, which, included five boundaries. Mackenzie batted cautiously for 18, before he put his leg in front to one fi-om Louno, the slow bowler. Fitzmaurice and Foley added 64 for the seventh wicket. The former hit a 6 off Tntham, and played vigorous cricket, hitting five 4’s. Foley topscored with 50, and gave a bright display, which was marred, however, by two chances. The innings closed for 245, compiled: in 3] hours. Lourie sent down 12 overs for 28 runs and four wickets.

Wanganui opened indifferently, Rollings and Fitzmaurice keeping the batsmen quiet. Craig, the opening batsman, contented himself with singles. Rollings, a slow rightehander, with a nice leg break, had the batsmen often in difficulties. The century was posted after 90 minutes’ batting. 'Craig, who stayed the rot that had set in, played a valuable innings for 44, and was still associated with Ritchie at the drawing of stumps; the partnership yielded 52 runs. Six wickets are down for 124 runs. Following are the scores:— . WELLINGTON.

First Innings. L. J. Evans, c. Lourie, b. Lance ... 45 R. McDonald, c. Tatham, b. Lance 29 A. M. Rollings, o. Hare, b. Lourie 26 R. H. O. Mackenzie, 1.b.w., b. Lourie 18 C. H. Arndt,, b. Lourie 1 J. M. Fitzmaurice, c. Tatham, b. Hewitt 47 F. Mullins, c. Hare, b. Lourie <3 H. Foley, b. Lance 50 H. W. Cormack, c. Lance, b. Sladden ■ 5 V. Windley, run out 6 H. I. Forde-, not out 4 Byes 8, leg-byes 3 11 , Total 245 FalLof Wickets. —One for 70, two for 85, three for 116. four for 128, five for 132, six for 136, seven for 210, eight for 231, nine for 235, ten for 245. BOWLING.

WANGANUI. First Innings. 11. L. Craig, not out •. 44 H. G. Lourie, b. Hollings ..... 9 W. R. R. Hewitt, b. Hollings 4 D- B. Sladden. b. Fitzmaurice ...... 1 L. D. Tanerner, c. McDonald, b. Hollings 17 H. G. Hare, c. Arndt, b. McDon- . aid ’ 12 H. H. Giesen, b. Hollings 4 D. H. Ritchie, not out 24 A. R. Ormonde F. B. Tatham D. W. Lance* Byes 7,’ leg-bye 1, wide 1 t# Total for six wickets 124 Fall of wickets. —One for 18, two’for 22, three for 23, four for 47, five for 64, six for 72. BOWLING.

Tho match will be resumed at 10.30 to-day. CONTROL OF THE GAME WELLINGTON ASSOCIATION

The weekly meeting of the Management Committee of tho Wellington Cricket Association met. last evening, the chairman (Mr. C. G. Wilson) presiding. There were also present Messrs. H. Buck, P. R. Fulton, D. McKenzie, W>. G. Hughes. R. ,A. Berrv, P. B. Broad, J. Reid, W. R. Bock, O. Murphy. F. Hewitt (hon. secretary).

On the motion of the secretary it was decided to write Mr. A. C. MacLaren, soliciting his consent to the proceeds from his lecture on December 29 being devoted to the Sir Arthur Pearson Memorial Fund.

It was decided to refer the request of the Wellington Centre of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association fqr the use of the Basin Reserve on March 10 for a sports meeting to the Championships Committee. The Wellington-Auckland fixture was set down for play on December 23, 25, and 26. The Wellington team, as previously published will take the field. The Auckland team is due to arrive on •Friday. It was decided to write asking the New Zealand Council for a definite decision as to whether six balls or eight shall comprise the over in the matches against the Englishmen. “I do not think,” remarked the chairman, “that it is within our jurisdiction to compel the Englishmen to play eight balls, if they want six.”

MATCH ABANDONED «

MACLAREN’S TEAM V.. AUCKLAND BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION. Auckland, December 18. Owing to heavy rain which fell all day, the match between MacLaren’s eleven and Auckland has been abandoned. The Englishmen left by train to-night for Wanganui. CANTERBURY-WELLINGTON MATCH SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION INSISTS ON ITS DATES. BY TELEGRAPH—SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT. Christchurch, December 18. At a meeting of the executive of the Canterbury Cricket Association tonight a letter was received from the Wellington. Association, stating that for the Canterbury-Wellington match it must adhere to February 22, 23, and 24 as the dates, Canterbury having suggested February 23, 24, and 26. Considerable discussion took place on the matter. The dates suggested by Wellington embraced a Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, while those wished

for bv Canterbury were a Friday, Saturday, and Monday. It was stated by several members that a Saturday was absolutely necessary for a gate, and that if the match happened to finish on Friday the financial result would bei disastrous. . . Mi” Ward pointed out that in accordance with tho time-honoured principle and in fairness to the homo association, Plunket Shield matches should be held on Saturday, and Monday, as under tho rules LdU had to be paid to the visiting association. Every representative _ match wouid cost the home association at least £lOO. If play occurred only on Thursdays and Fridays, there would obviously be no profit. On tho other hand Plunket Shield matches had to be plaved out, and if four days were involved the Wellington team would have to stay over the week-end. Members were all agreed vlu-.t it was absolutely necessary that a Saturday should be included, and it was decided to renlv that the association, must insist on February 23, 24,’ and 26 as the .dates. HEATHCOTE WILLIAMS SHIELD NAPIER V. CHRISTCHURCH. BY TBIiEGBAI'II.—PBSSS ASSOCIATION. Christchurch, December 18. The Heathcote Williams Shield match between Napier Boys’ High School (challengers) and Christchurch Boys High School (holders) commenced today in perfect weather. The visitors made a very poor showing, being disposed of for 20 in the first innings. Six was the highest individual score, while six batsmen failed to open their accounts. Cromb took six wickets for 6 runs, and W. Moffat three for 13 Christchurch replied with (Mortlock 18, Carlton 22. Cromb 156, Burrows 12, W. Moffat 15, Biltchff 82, Skipworth 23). Beuth, three wickets for 42 runs, was the most successful bowler. ' In the second innings Napier havo lost five wickets for 38 (Vogtherr 21).

CHRIST'S COLLEGE BEAT OTAGO BO f S’-HIGH SCHOOL. Christchurch, December 18 Christ’s Collego defeated Otago Boys’ High School bv an innings and 21 runs. Otago xnaae 32 in the first innings. Bardsley (10) being the only double-figure scorer. Sheeii took four wickets for 2 runs and Talbot three for 14. In their second strike Otago again failed, only making 47 to which Bardsley contributed 31. Talbot took three wickets for 13 runs Godfrey four for 14. Christ’s College’s only innings yielded 200 (Sheen 32, Talbot

The following team will represent. VM.C.A. against a team selected by Mr. Cobcroft. The match will take place at Kelburn Park on Wednesday: —C. Watt, C. Thomas, L. Cookson, C. Cox, N. Windsor, R. Green, b. Turlov. W. Charleston, J. Peugelly, 0. Felton, D. Currie. Emergencies, J.,Scotland, E. Ruddleston, J. Madden.

SHEFFIELD SHIELD

MATCH

PLAY PREVENTED BY RAIN. (Rec. December 19, 0.35 a.ni.). Adelaide, December 18. On account of rain there was iio play to-day in the Sheffield Shm-M match between South Austra.ia and 4 New South Wales.—Press Assn. DAMAGE BY FIRE

BItLIARD TABLE FACTORY GUTTED. by telegraph—press association. Christchurch, December 18. Fire to-night completely gutted the billiard table factory of Lutjohanri ana Co. in Victoria Street, city. It also did’extensive damage to the printing works of Alex. WiMey, Limited, and damaged windows m the Salvation Army Citadel. The flames had a good ho’d when discovered, and the brigade had over an hour’s task in gaining control in Wildey’s premises. Die. upper portion was charred and a. large quantity of printing and stationery was destroyed. On the lower floor much havoc was wrought by water Wildey’s insurances total £7500, out no details are available m connection with Lutjohann’s.

TAIHAPE BUILDING DESTROYED.

BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION. ’ Taihape, December 18. A fire in a large block of bu ldmgs, one of the most valuable in faihape, was discovered early on Sunday morning, and but for the good work of the brigade the whole block would probably havo been destroyed. One owned by Messrs. Collinson and Gifford, drapers, and occupied by Mr. u. Payton, auctioneer, and Mr. Look, fruiterer, was a total loss. The diaperv establishment of Collinson and Gifford oil one side was only shghtly damaged, and the building on side, occupied by Mr. C. Uooaal , painter and paperhanger, did i.ot -uf fer serious iniury.

The above -report should prompt those who are uninsured to call on the Australian Provincial Assurance Assn., Ltd. (A.P.A.), 219 Eambton Quay. ’Phone 70.—Advt.

• 0. M. R. W. Sladden .... .... 18 1 76 1 ‘ Tatham .... .... 6 0 54 0 Lance .... 16 3 51 3 Lourie .... 12 1 28 4 Hewitt .... .... S' 1 25 1

0. M. R. W. Rollings 17 1 51. 4 Fitzmaurice ... 7 1 18 1 Macdonald .... 9 0 38 1 Foley 1 0 4 0 Forde 1 0 4 0 Umpires.—Mess Bevan. rs. Cobcroft and