THE TEST MATCH

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 151, 23 March 1925, Page 10

THE TEST MATCH

VICTORIA AT THE WICKETS

WOODFULL A CENTURY AND NOT OUT

MCBEATH’S FINE BOWLING PERFORMANCE

NEW ZEALAND FIELDING VERY WEAK

Replying to New Zealand’s first-innings score of 226, the Victorians, batting on a good wicket, made 336 runs on Saturday, in the presence of a large crowd, in 267 minutes

. WoodfnlJ, in his first appearance against New Zealand, ma.'le 110 not out in a chanceless innings in a few minutes under four hours. He was at the wickets while 314 runs were scored. He hit only four “boundaries.” ,It was a characteristic display of patient, ac- ■"■ curate batting, in which the took no risks, beyond occasionally going out to cover Mcßeath’s medium pace deliveries. When he was 77, he had a close call, nearly playing a ball from the fast bowler, Dickinson, on to his wicket. Ransford, who has always been popular jn New Zealand, delighted the spectators by his fearless attack on the bowling; in the short space of twenty minutes, he hit eight boundaries, and was settling down to one of his sparkling displays when a rising ball terminated his innings. Willis, who scored 40 against New Zealand for Victoria in 1914 in Melbourne, gave another pleasing display, but the best stand of the innings was that of Millar and Woodfull, which added 89 for the ninth wicket. Millar scored a chanceless 56,

mainlv by hard drives “and forcing stroke's to the “on.” Liddicut. experienced his sixth l.b.w. dismissal in the present tour; he was borne from the field with an injury to the leg from the ball that disposed of him, after he had made 19. » A feature of the innings was the bowling of Mcßeath, the Canterbury left-hander. He sent down 28 overs, 9 of which were maidens, in four visits

. to the bowling crease, and accounted foi five wickets for 89 tuns, which makes his total wickets for New Zealand 21, at an average of 27.8 runs per wicket. New Zealand’s fielding, although sound at times, was considerably below the standard of first-class cricket. Seven catches, including three difficult ones, were not accepted, and four reasonably easy opportunities to run batsmen out were neglected. Although he took three catches, Condliffe’s w'rk as wicket-keep was of a very inferior grade, the number of byes being very high. Six bowlers were tried, the most successful, next to Mcßeath, being Dickinson, who > secured four wickets for 109 runs. With good fielding, at least 75 runs should have been saved. Patrick handled his bowling well, although there was some comment that . the innings was half over before Me- i Girr w’as tried, and that Alloo was not given an opportunity till its close. Nevertheless, McGirr proved expensive, and Alloo did not get a wicket among the later batsmen. Patrick made a dozen changes in. the bowling, in the effort to disturb Woodfull. He. persevered with Mcßeath and Dickinson, bowling them with ; and against the wind. - Mcßeath, who opened against the wind, achieved most of his suc- ' cess when changed to the other end. ' There were gaps in the field at times, but Patrick quicklv filled them. However weir the field were placed, Ransford, Willis, Millar, and Woodfull were astute enough to find gaps. This was particularly the case between -point and cover, at both ends. A fieldsman, ranging along the boundary at extra cover, might have saved many runs. The fielding was patchy. The work In the slips was notably weak, Hiddleston and Blunt showing no inclination to go down to the fast ones. Nevertheless, Hiddleston did some very fine - work here towards the end of the inhfngs. The picking up, especially in the “country,” was not clean. Dempster’s capacity on the boundary behind the slips might have been utilised to advantage. Dacre, at cover point, was brilliant at times, but made expensive mistakes. Mcßeath’, whose fielding is Very poor, should be employed in some less dangerous position than mid-on. Some of the fieldsmen, like Mcßeath, made mistakes all the time, while no I one was fully up to the standard required of Test match cricket. ,

Liddicut took a maiden over from Mcßeath, during which he skied one between the wickets, just out of, reach of Blunt. The fielding once again got slack. Liddicut touched a fast one from McGirr, which 'went past the' wicketkeeper to the boundary. Another four byes followed immediately after. Next over, another ball from McGirr went for four byes and brought up 200 in 175 minutes. Liddicut was injured by a fast one from Dickinson, in attempting a pull to leg, and was prostrated on the field, after Umpire Burton gave him out l.b.w. With the assistance of two players,, he limped painfully to the pavilion. This is the sixth time in the present tour that Liddicut has been given out 1.b.w., 214— 7—19.

Details of the Play.. A large crowd for a Saturday morning attended the resumption' of the Test match. Ellis, who continued bat-, ting for Victoria, with Austen, was badly missed by Condliffe behind the wickets, off Dickinson’s second over. Condliffe atoried for his lapse ip Dickinson’s next over by catching Austen off the fast bowler. 17—1—5. Mayne, who went in next, was given out l.b.w. to Dickinson. 17—2—0. Woodfull, who came next, was warmly received. Mcßeath, bowling from the northern end against a southerly breeze, brought in Dacre to silly mid-off. After fielding two smart drives from Woodfull, Dacre dropped a fairly easy catch from Ellis, the ball slipping out of his hands as he fell. The fielding continued to be rather loose. Hiddleston did not make the most of a difficult opportunity to catch Ellis in the slips off Mcßeath. The first boundary was registered by Ellis, after 57 minutes’ play. At 44, Blunt went on in place of Dickinson, ; whose two wickets had cost 25 runs. ' EUis drove 'Blunt’s second ball past i point to the boundary. Mcßeatn 'lost a chance of running out Ellis. The ■ half-century appeared in 63 minutes, j When Ellis Was 28 Blunt took a smart 1 catch at silly mid-off off Mcßeath. 67 ■ —3—2 B.

McGirr, none for 20, was replaced at the north end bv Mcßeath. The new bowler’s first ball the heavyweight Austin powerfully drove to the off boundary. At tea adjournment, there were seven wickets down for 219,

Dashing Display by Willis. Willis came in, and Dickinson resumed at the I southern end. His first over was an interesting one. The first 'ball struck Willis on the shoulder; the second he drove to the square-leg boundary; the third he cut to the boundary past Mcßeath, whose fielding was very bad; the fourth he pulled to the square-leg boundary; the 1 fifth was scoreless; from the sixth, Willis stole a cheeky run. while Mcßeath was picking up ihe ball; seventh went for four byes, and the eighth Willis patted back to the bowler. Mcßeath, keeping a nice length, quietened Willis, and sent down an excellent over, mixing them well. Willis found a wide gap between point and third man, and was placing Dickinson there nicely until Patrick closed up the field. At 97 McBeath, whose one wicket cost 28 runs, off 11 overs, was relieved by Hiddleston, who sent down a maiden to Woodfull Mcßeath relieved Dickinson (two for 44), with- the wind. He had Willis ill great trouble. The batsman seemed to think he was out to a ball that, went to Condliffe, cannoning thence into Hiddleston’s hands in the slips. Willis got his favourite shot again between point and cover, bringing 100 up in 98 minutes. At lunch, three wickets were down for 104, Woodfull .being 28, Willis 27, and extras 16. On resuming after lunch, there were 10,000 present. The first over of McBeath brought about Willis’s downfall, Hiddleston taking an easy catch in the I

Woodftill being 60 and Austin 4, extras totalling 32. Immediately after resuming, H. Austin was caught at the wickets by Condliffe, off Mcßeath. 225—8—5. Woodfull put Victoria’ ahead of New Zealand's score by driving Mcßeath high to the “on,” the ball falling- just short of the pickets. He repeated the stroke off the same bowler next over, and-drove him also to the rails, past cover. Woodfull, now in the seventies, was giving a faultless display, placing Ins shots cleverly. After 210 minutes’ batting, 250 runs appeared. When he was 77 Woodfull had a close shave, playing one from Dickinson close to his wicket. At 278 Alloo, who was greeted with applause, was tried. His first over produced seven runs.

slips. Willis had been shaping very nicely, and was giving a really dashing display. 105—4v-27. Hartkopf opened'his shoulders to Mcßeath, and gave a hard chance to Dacre at cover, the fieldsman just failing to get his hands on the ball. Mcßeath, who was still keeping a fine length, had been bowling with great hard luck. Dickinson was still bowling, against the wind. ; Condliffe’s work at the wickets was far below Test match standard. Woodfull was now stepping out to Mcßeath, but the latter sent him down a maiden. Dacre was loudly applauded for his fielding at cover. Wppdfull and Hartkopf were running well between the tickets. At length Hartkopf was smartly caught at the wickets bv Condliffe off Mcßeath. 120—5—10. Mcßeath now had three -wickets for 30 runs.

Ransford in Form. Ransford’s appearance was the signal for an outburst of applause. He had a somewhat uncomfortable time during the remainder of Mcßeath’s over. Woodfull drove Dickinson for four, past McGirr, whose boot was not large enough to stop the ball. Ransford now gave a flash of his old-time batting 1 genius by a magnificent slicing stroke off Dickinson, the ball travelling at a great rate to the boundary. Blunt lost a chance of running out Woodfull, and Dacre and Condliffe should have run out Ransford between them. The New Zealand fielding at this stage was very loose. Ransford’s next stroke was a beautiful drive to the “on” boundary off Mcßeth, whose next ball he pulled to the leg; boundary. Two balls later Ransford leaned out and lifted Mcßeath to the “on” bound, ary, the ball just failing to clear the pickets in its flight. Ransford .was now delighting the crowd which had grown to 12,000. He drove Hiddleston to the mid-off boundary by perfect timing, bringing up 150 in 143 minutes and repeated the stroke two balls later, running four. The last ball of the over he lifted nearly to the "on"'’boundary, also running four. It was the brightest period of the match to date. Blunt went on again, and people began wondering when Alloo or McGirr would be given a trial. Ransford picked a loose one from Blunt and pulled it to the leg boundary. Woodfull, Whose run-getting mill always grinds slowly, commenced to step out to Hiddleston, but the fielding had smartened up appreciably. Hiddleston sent down a wide and two balls out of reach on the off. Woodfull walked up the pitch to drive Blunt for two, and then cut him twice for the same number, and forced him to "on” for a single,'bringing up his half century in 121 minutes. Next ball, Ransford mistimed a stroke off Blunt, and McGirr took a fine running catch at leg. Ransford hit eight boundaries. 177—6—34, At 177 McGirr replaced Hiddleston whose four overs had cost 20 runs. Blunt (one for 25) gave way to' McBeath. Liddicut again L.B.W.

Millar’s Bright Display. Millar, by forceful batting, mainly off drives, ran into the forties quickly. The third century appeared in 236 minutes. Woodfull was now at his best, and both batsmen scored at a rapid rate. Through fumbling, Dacre, at mid-off, lost an excellent chance of running out Woodfull. Millar reached 50 in 34 minutes, celebrating the event by lifting Alloo to the “on” boundary, a'superb stroke, with great power behind it. Woodfull reached his 100 in 216 minutes, and was cheered by players and spectators. ' When he was 56, Millar mistimed one from Mcßeath, and put it into McGirr’s hands at mid-on. 314—9—56. Wallace, who was last, was not at all comfortable. Dickinson bowled him after he had hit a 4 and four singles. The innings closed for 336, and occupied 267 minutes, and stumps were drawn at 5.35, owing to the light. Woodfull, who was not out, scored 110 in a few minutes under four hours. He hit only four “boundaries.” It was a chanceless innings, although he might have been run out twice, but for errors in the field by Blunt and Dacre. Woodfull was given an ovation on returning to the pavilion. A prophecy by the Victorian manager made before play commenced at noon,

that the side would get 340 runs, was only 4 runs short of fulfilment. Scores:— NEW ZEALAND. First innings 226

VICTORIA.—First innings. J. L. Ellis, 231111143141131, c. Blunt, b. Mcßeath. 28 E. Austen, 1211, c. Condliffe, b. Dickinson 5 E. R. Mayne, 1.b.w., b. Dickinson 0 W. M. Woodfull, 223123111113411 2111141111222223111112113121211 4211322121111,212341 not out . 110 C. B. Willis, .31141112142, c. Hiddleston, b. Mcßeath 27 A. E. V. Hartkopf, 14221, c. Condhffe, b. Mcßeath 10 V. Ransford, 4114444444, c. McGirr, b. Blunt 34 A. E. Liddicut, 1433314, 1.b.w., K Dickinson 19 H. Austin, 41, c. Condliffe, b. McBeath ....?.................. 5 K. Millar, 42242414231141144141411; c. McGirr, b. Mcßeath 56 P H. Wallace, 41111, b. Dickinson 8 Extras 34 Total 336

Fall of wickets:—One for 17; two for 17; three for 67; four for 105; five for 120; six for 177; seven for 214; eight for 225; nine for 314; ten for 336.

Dickinson bowled two wides and five no-balls; Hiddleston bowled one wide. Umpires: Messrs. Cobcroft and Burton.

McBEATH’S BOWLING FEAT Mcßeath’s bowling feat is the best he has achieved in the six matches in which he has represented New Zealand. His record is:— .1 v.' Australia, March 9, 1921, Wellington, two for 82. v. Australia, April, 1921, Auckland, four for 109. v. England, February, 1923,' Wellington, three • for 81. v. New South JVales, February-March, 1924, Christchurch, two for 130.. V. New South Wales, March, 1924, Wellington, five for 92. v. Victoria, March, 1925, Wellington, five for 89.

PARTNERSHIPS

CHANCES LOST IN FIELD CATCHES.

REN OUT. Ellis Mcßeath Wood full Dacre Woodfull Blunt Ransford Dacre

RECORD OF TEST MATCHES IN NEW ZEALAND ”• RESULTS OF MATCHES. Results of Test matches played in New Zealand are :— ENGLAND V. NEW ZEALAND. February-March, 190.3, Christchurch. England won bv seven wickets. March, 1903, Wellington. England won bv an innings nnd 22 runs. March, 1907, Christchurch. England won by nine wickets. March, 1907, Wellington. New Zealand -won by 56 runs.-December-January, 1922-23, Wellington. England won by an innings and 156 runs. January, 1923, Christchurch. Drawn. England. 384 and 5—145; New Zealand, 375 and 270. February, 1923. England won by an innings and 20 runs. •

AUSTRALIA v. NEW ZEALAND. November, 1896. Australia won by five wickets. March, 1905. Drawn. Australia, 533; New Zealand, 138 and 7—112. March, 1905. Australia won by innings and 358 runs. March, 1910. Australia won by nine wickets. March, 1910. Australia won by 162 runs. March, 1914. Australia won by seven wickets. March, 1914. Australia won by innings and 113 runs. March, 1921. Drawn. Australia 273 and 4—147; New Zealand, 204 and 4—106.

April, 1921. Australia won by innings and 227 runs. NEW SOUTH WAT,VS V. NEW ZEALAND.

January, 1894. New South Wales won by 160 runs.

December, 1895. New Zealand won by 142 runs. 'March, 1924. New South Wales won by eight wickets. March, 1924. New South Wales won by 126 runs. QUEENSLAND V. NEW ZEALAND. December, 1896. New Zealand won by 182 runs. MELBOURNE C.C. V. NEW ZEALAND.

March, 1900. Melbourne won' by innings and 12 runs. March, 1906. Drawn. New Zealand 77 and 167; Melbourne, 228.

CENTURIES AGAINST NEW ZEALAND FOR ENGLAND. F. L. Fane, 124, Christchurch, Feb-ruary-March, 1903. 1 P. F. Warner, . 125, Wellington, March, 1903. / . • A. C. MacLaren. 200 not out, Wellington, January, 1923. 1 T. C. Lowry, 130, Wellington, Febj niary, 1923. I FOR AUSTRALIA. i C. Hill, 118, Christchurch, March, 1905. C. Hill, 129, Wellington, > March, 1905. ; W. W. Armstrong, 126 not out, Christchurch, March, 1905. W. W. Armstrong, 110 not otfT, Auckland, March, 1914. V. Trumpet-, 172, Wellington, March, 1905. Smith, 102, Wellington, March, 1910. E. L. Wadfly, 140, Auckland; March, 1914. C. E. Dolling. 101, Auckland, March, 1914. J. N. Crawford, 131, Auckland, March, 1914. - V. Richardson, 112, Auckland, April, 1921. A. W. Lampard, 132, Auckland, April, 1921. V. Ransford, 128, Auckland, April 1921. FOR NEW’ SOUTH WALES. H. L. Hendry. 110, Christchurch, February-March, 1921. FOR VICTORIA. * W. M. Woodfull, 110 not out, WelIngton, Marqh, 1925,

CENTURIES FOR NEW ZEALAND AGAINST ENGLAND. D. Reese, 148, Wellington, March, 1903. D. C. Collins, 102, Christchurch, .January, 1923. AGAINST AUSTRALIA. E. V. Sale, 109 not out, Auckland, March, 1914. AGAINST NEW SOUTH WALES. C. C. Dacre, 127, Christchurch, Feb-ruary-March, 1924. AGAINST MELBOURNE. C. A Richardson, 114 not out, Christchurch, March, 1900,

CENTURIES AGAINST NEW ZEALAND IN AUSTRALIA. E. A. Windsor, 181, for North Tasmania, Feb. 1899. P. McAlister, 224, for Victoria, Feb., 1899. V. Truniper, 253, for N.S.W., Feb., 1899. B. W. Farquhar, 110, for N.S.W., Feb., 1899. H. L. Collins, 104, for N.S.W., Dec., 1913. C. Macartney, 142, for N.S.W., Dec., 1913.

CENTURIES FOR NEW ZEALAND IN AUSTRALIA. > D. Reese, 130 not uot, v. S.A., Jan., 1914.

NEW ZEALAND TEAMS IN . AUSTRALIA. N.Z. v. North Tasmania, Feb., 1899. —Won by N.Z. by 150 runs. N.Z. v. South Tasmania.—Drawn: N.Z. 335 and 3 for 103; South Tasmania, 313. N.Z. v. Victoria, Feb., 1899.—Victoria won by an innings and 132 runs. N.Z. v. N.S.W., Feb., 1899.—N.5.W. won by innings and 388 runs. N.Z. v. Queensland, Dec., 1913.— N.Z. won bv 12 runs. N.Z. v. N.S.W., Dee., 1913.—N.5.W. won by innings and 217 runs. N.Z. v. Victoria, Jan., 1914.—Victoria won by innings and 110 runs. N.Z. v. South Australia, Jan., 1914.— Drawn : N.Z. 362 and 6 for 287; South Australia 433 and 3 for 161. N.Z. v. Melbourne C.C., Jan., 1914.— Drawn : Melbourne 251 and 1 for 130; N.Z. 209 and 3 for 152.

COVERED WICKETS Sir,—l resent the assertion that the recent misunderstanding was due to the blundering of the New Zealand Cricket Council. When I presided at the conference in Christchurch, and the matter was discussed, my idea of what the term “Covered wicket” meant and Messrs. Bean's and Mavne’s ideas were quite different. Patrick naturally adopted the New Zealand view, and Air. Heathcote Williams, representing the council, did the courteous thing and gave way.

The incident has caused a section of the public to think that relations between the team and New Zealand authorities are not too good. Nothing could be further from the truth. The Victorians are a splendid lot of sportsmen, and we are glad to have them with us, and proud that New Zealand cricket has improved sufficiently to give them a game.

The whole trouble in this tour, as in past tours, comes from the Press, who must have copy, forgetful of the harm or annoyance it mav cause.—l am etc ). S. BARRETT, ’’ Chairman Management Committee N.Z. Cricket Council. [Our point regarding the blundering of the New Zealand Cricket Council was that the question of what the term "Covered wicket” meant should not have been left in uncertainty until the last minute, causing delay in the starting of the match and giving rise to unpleasant speculations as to what was behind it all.]

IN THE WAIRARAPA By Telegraph—special Correspondent. Masterton, March 22. The cricket competitions were advanced almost to there conclusion on Saturday in perfect weather, and as a result of the day’s play Masterton and United (a Masterton club) will play off

CHRISTCHURCH SYDENHAM WIN CHAMPIONSHIP. Christchurch, March 22. The grade cricket matches were brought to a conclusion yesterday. Sydenham beat East Christchurch by an innings and 137 runs, thus annexing the championship for tne season. East Christchurch (first innings 112) were all out in the second innings for 122 (Gregory 51, Weston 17). Bowling, Cunningham took three wickets for 49 nnd Gray four for 64. Sydenham had made 371 in their first innings. MERCANTILE LEAGUE. Stewart’s Co. v. Chief P.O. Pastimes— Stewart’s, first innings;, 131 (F. Reid 43, Bradley 15, Watson 30, Clarke 11) ; Pastimes, 159 for five wickets (Paterson 36, Robinson not out 68, Knigge 16 not out, Grogan 18). Bowling for Stewart’s, Watson took three 'wickets for 52 luns, and for Pastimes Robiusoli three for 38 and Helliwell three for 34. Cable and Co. v. Niven and Co.— Cable and Co., 226 (Sullivan 64, Alahoney 53, A. Cunningharne 36, J. Cunninghame 26, Gornall 12. Bowling for Cable and Co., Gornall took nine wickets for 28 runs.. Niven and Co., 64 (Cording 13, Budden 12). .

At Kelbuin Park the Singer Sewing Machine Co. defeated the Willertoii Motor Company’s team by 17 runs. Scores: Singers 126 (Bond 41, Lipscombe 20) ; Willerton 109 (Rusteaux 31, Blue 28, Gossy 17). A previous game played a month ago was won by the Willerton Co.

GOOD SCORING IN SYDNEY (Rec. Marell 22, 5,5 p.m.) Sydney, March 22. Playing for Sydney against North Svdnev, Gostelow scored 125 and Rowe 161. Bowling for Randwick against Marrickville, Merchant took four wickets for 17 runs. Playing for Cumberland against Gordon, Waddy and Cranney scored 117 each.—Press Assn. New Zealand Sports Serviee— R. M. nnd L, W. McGirr, 3S Willis Street, Wellington, supply everything for cricket, tennis, liowls, croquet, swipiming, and running, at competitive prices.—Advt.

next Saturday for the senior premiership. Mastertonscored a three-point win over Carterton. Masterton, who in their first strike made 130, compiled 203 in their second knock (O’Dowd 42 and Miles 75). In the bowling section Phelps took four for 78, Patrick three for 11, Gallon one for 34, and Smart two for 41. Carterton, who made 67 in their first innings, required 267 to win, and failed by 146 runs (their innings producing only 120 (Booth 36, Tunniclilfe 24). Bowling for Masterton, Carr took two, for 37, O’Dowd three for 45, Gee one for 26, and R. Smith three for 7.

High School suffered a four wickets* defeat by the Featherston School, whose first innings produced 128. They declared in the second, with 141 for six wickets (Uttley not out 74 and Udy 23). Bowling, Anderson took three for 33, Sandman one for 25, Boesley one for 23, and Tracy one. for ,24. Requiring 105, Featherston secured them before time at the cost of six wickets (Tracy 27, Bejecll not out 27, Boesley 22). Bowling, Falloon took three for 26, George one for 28, and Bird one for 17. United secured a two-point win over Carlton. The latter continued their first innings, carrying the adjourned score of 89 for seven wickets to 102 (Shepherd 20). Newbold took two wickets for 24 runs, A. Hoar five for 29, and Watts two for 6. United, who in their first innings made 176, declared in the second, with four for 153 (Bundle 35, A. Hoar not out 37, Phillips not out 55). Bowling, Welch took two for 30 and McLaren one for 14. Requiring 228 to win, Carlton failed by 79. Their top scorers were Renner (22), Shepherd (30),. B. Welch (34). In the' bowling division, F. Hoar took four for 37 and Simpson two for 10. Oddfellows defeated Carterton by five inns in the final of the junior A grade championship.

AUCKLAND MATCHES By Telegraph—Press Assoct vrmx Auckland, March 22. The cricket championship was continued on Saturday. Interest centred chief!v in the play-off between Eden and University, in which the University team batted all afternoon, and 'secured 286 runs for six wickets at the drawing of stumps. The batting was solid, but the scoring was rather on the, slow side for bright cricket. Metge was top scorer with 57, Kelly being 48 not out. Grafton were dismissed by Ponsonby for 193 runs, but the latter also failed to get going, and at the call of time thev had lost six wickets for 95 runs. At North Shore the home team was dismissed by Parnell for 188 runs, and when stumps were removed Parnell had 96 runs on for three wickets.

GAMES AT DUNEDIN Dunedin, March! 22. Tn Saturday’s cricket competitions, Carisbrook batting against Grange, made 219 (Douglas 53, Fraser 46, Norman 40, Dunning 29, Giles not out 22). Bowling for Grange, Milnes took six wickets for 25 and Galland three for ,74. Grange replied with 66 for one wicket (Knight 35 and Conradi not out 29), being the chief run-getters. Tn the Albion v. Dunedin. Albion made 227 (Shepherd 88, Blaniires not out 42, and Caskie 19). Bowling, Casey took three wickets for 31 and Punch three for 68. Dunedin’s strike produced ' 104 for eivht wickets (Casey 41). Bowling for Albion, Shepherd took two wickets for 24 and Melvor two for 26.

BOWLING. 0. M. R. W. Dickinson 22 4 ' 2 109 4 McBeath 28' 9 89 5 Blunt 4 0 25 1 Hiddleston 4 1 • 20 0 McGirr 5 0 45 0 Alloo 2' 0 14 0

Wkt. Batsmen. Runs. Til 1st Ellis and Austen 17 17 2nd Ellis and Mavne 0 17 3rd Ellis and Woodfull ... 43 37 4th Woodfull and Willis... 38 105 5th Woodfull and Hartkopf 15 120 6th Woodfull and Ransford 57 177 7th Woodfull and Liddicutt 37 214 Sth Woodfull and Austin... 11 225 9th Woodfull and Millar... 89 314 10th Woodfull' and Wallace 12 330

Batsman. Fieldsman. Bowler. Austen Condliffe Dickinson Ellis Condliffe Dickinson Ellis Dacre. McBeath Ellis. Hiddleston. McBeath Liddicut Condliffe McGirr Liddicut THunt McBeatli Hartkopf Dacre McBeatli