CRICKET

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 156, 29 March 1926, Page 8

CRICKET

LEADERS v. THE REST ’ A DRAWN GAME . *• y The only cricket game <rf any import- ' anco on Saturday was the continued match between the Leaders and the Rest which was concluded before'a very small attendance at the Basin Reserve. It had been originally intended that Institute and Y.M.C.A. would play University, but as some members of the teams on either side failed to put in an appearance, tfie game had to be postponed. The match at the Basin Eeserve was not exciting, although it was a good sound game. Tho Leaders, in their second innings knocked -- up 206, McGirr, 95 not out, being the star batsman. He smashed the hardest of balls about his wicket, and eecured eleven fours with ease. Another good man at the wickets was Tattersall, who made 49 before he was caught and bowled by Rollings. The Eest decided to make the best of things while they had time when thev went in to bat. Banks commenced well, and it was not long before he had run into the fifties. He took plenty of risks but seemed safe in doing so, and was not out when stumps were drawn. Christopherson was playing confidently, when a substitute caught him off Hiddleston. Kortlang, not out 65, played perhaps the best bat of the day. He was just beginning to warm up properly when stumps were drawn. The game was declared a draw. Appended are the, details: — LEADERS. First Innings— 2l3. I Second Innings. Baker, b. Massey t Westbrook, b. Massey 0 and. b. Holl ngs —— 49 McLeod, b. Massey • 2 Hiddleston, b. Brice 0 McGirr, not out ....... —... 95 Burton, c. James, b. Kortlang 16 Watson, b. Dempster 14 Doneghue, l.b.w. b. Barclay 14 Haughey. absent 0 - Beard, absent «... 0 ■- Extras •••— 9 ’ Total 206 Bowling Analysis.—Brice took one wicket for 53 runs; Massey three for 50; Dempster one for 10; Finlayson pone for 34; Barclay one for 30: Rollings oho for 50; Dempster one for 8. THE REST. . First Innings—ls 7. Second Innings. Banks, not out 50 Christopherson, c. sub. b. Hollings 9 Kortlang, not out ._.— ,— 65 Extras —2 One wicket for 132 JUNIOR COMPETITIONS. In the junior competitions Old Boys continued their match with High School. The former, who were five wickets down for 81 last week, brought the total up to 167. for the innings (Hest 38 not out, Gavey 35, McDonald 30, Jewett 21). Silson did a lot of damage and took eight wickets for 75. High School, who , compiled 165 in their first innings, took second strike and knocked up a meagre 45 (Fletcher 15). • In tho other match R.S.A. were last week five wickets down for 38, and to--day increased their tally to 98 (Herd ’ 23, Burgess 21, Gibson 16). Rongotea soon made the required number, amassing 54 for two wickets (Just and Goldfinch each 21 not out).

A NEWSPAPER MATCH CHRISTCHURCH BEAT WELLINGTON. By Telegraph.--Press Association Christchurch, March 28. A cricket match was played yesterday between teams representing the Wellington and Christchurch newspaper employees. Guiney, the Christchurch captain won the toss from Howatt and out of courtesy sent the visitors in on a perfect wicket. The score rose to 130 without the loss of a wicket, but Thomas, Canterbury’s bowling hope, who was unable to play until afternoon, made short work of the tail. Tho luncheon score was 176 for four wickets and the side was all out for 192. Fitzmaurice (76) was the outstanding Wellington batsman. Hendry (41) played safely. Mummery (32) and Fleet (21) were the only others to get into the twenties. The earlier local batsmen were below expectations, and when four wickets were down for 73, all clean bowled by Fitzmaurice, the day seemed to be in the northern’s favour. Then Thomas and Williams carried the total to 141 before -Williams fell to Fitzmaurice, and when Bell joined Thomas the issue was soon . beyond doubt, both going for the bowling vigorously. The final score was 292. Thomas scored 73, Bell 65, Smith 29. Williams 27, Howell 31, and Nortlock 20. Bowling for Canterbury, Thomas took 4 wickets for 6 runs, and for Wellington, Fitzmaurice took 9 for 127.

RESULTS ELSEWHERE ATHLETIC WIN NELSON CHAMPIONSHIP. "Dominion” Special. Nelson, March 27. The final senior cricket match of the season concluded to-day between Old Boys and College, the latter winning in the first innings by 52 runs.' Old Boys required a three-point win to be in the running for the championship honours against Athletic, but the result of today's match gives Athletic the championship. Old Boys, in their first innings, made .167 (Neale 38, J. Newman 92, Betts 42, McKellar 26). College responded with 319, to which Biggar contributed 87, and A. Newman 81. Neale (3 for 27) was the only bowler to do anything against the defence.

AUCKLAND GAMES. Auckland, March 28. North Shore, the senior cricket champions for the year, beat The Rest by 13 runs. North Shore had scored 215, and The Rest made 202, Mills scoring 85. Scott took five wickets for 46 runs. A team of colts beat a team of veterans. The colts made 261, and the veterans replied with 231. Taylor scoring 66. Butler took four ■wickets for 70 runs.

GRANGE WINS DUNEDIN TITLE Dunedin, March 28. Grange won the first grade cricket championship by defeating Dunedin. Dunedin had made 99 in their first innings, and Grange had to pass that total to win the premiciship. At one time four wickets were down for 35, but Alice and McGrefor mae a stand, and knocked up the necessary runs. The innings closed for 201 (Alloo 55, Grant 27, not out, Paul 25, and McGregor 21). Bowling Torrance took two wickets for 27 runs, Casey therefore 45, Graham two for 18. and Cfherry two for 27. Albion made a good recovery and com. piled 282 (Caskill 81, Binnic 64), against Carisbrook. who had scored 184. Dickinson took five wickets for 73 runs. Carisbrook, in their second venture, lost six wickets for 179. Dickinson carrying his bat for a brilliant 102. After about three-quarters of an hour’s batting Albion secured a two-point win, thus tielug with Dunedin for the_ position of runners up for the championship.

NORTH V. SOUTH TARANAKI. Bt Tblbgbaph.—Pruss Association. Hawera, Marek 27. The last cricket match of the season, North v. South Taranaki, was played Way. South batted first and compiled 247. the chief scorers being Cottrill (98), Eggleton (44), Gibson and Haughton (22 aad&K Lay toolt Lit 27,

Penny tiro for 30, and Giblin two for 34. North responded with 185, Beechy (49) compiling the best score. Chcevers (■lO. and Crombie (26) also batted well. Egleton took five wickets for 05 runs, Haughton three for 41, and Cottrill two for 35.

AUSTRALIANS’ TOUR WILL ENGLAND BE ABLE TO PLAY EAST BOWLING? (Rec. March 28. 5.5 p.m.) London, March 27. Mr. Leveson Gower, a former Surrey captain, said that those who wanted England to do her best against the Australians should keep their mouths shut ami leave the committee alone. of the coming Tests wns whether Fnclnm would be able to play against fast bo"! ing. If she could, she would regain H ; Ashes. He thought that Sandham shoa ' partner Hobbs.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. McGtrr’s Sports Service. 38 Willis Street, Wellington, supply everything for Football, Golf, Hockey, Basketball, at competitive prices.—Advt.