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Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 71, 17 December 1928, Page 12

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WELLINGTON v. OTAGO FURTHER ALTERATIONS IN LOCAL TEAM Owing to R. de R. Worker (Hawke’s Bay) aud R. H. C. Mackenzie (University) being unable to play for Wellington against Otago in the Plunket Shield match at the Basin Reserve on December 24 the sole selector (Mr. K. H. Tucker) has chosen W. A. Baker (Midland) and N. Gallichan (Manawatu) to fill the vacancies. Baker is a sterling batsman, who has scored consistently for Wellington in Plunket Shield matches in the past. In the 1926-27 season he played in eleven innings in senior club games, reaching an aggregate of 505 runs, which included a 226 not out, Els average being 50.50 per innings. Gallichan’s inclusion will strengthen the team, as the youthful Palmerston North player is a sound, forcing batsman, a useful slow left-hand bowler, and an active fieldsman. Playing for Manawatu last season, he hit up 37 and 142 against Wanganui when Manawatu wrested the Hawke Cup from Wanganui. Defending the Hawke Cup a month later Gallichan scored 107 and 47 against Marlborough. He played a good knock for 59 for the Country against the Town at the Basin Reserve on December 7. His slow left-handed bowling should also strengthen the Wellington attack. NO PLAY IN WELLINGTON ON SATURDAY Owing to the heavy rain last week, local grounds were saturated, and pitches were so soft that all games in the various associations and leagues had to be postponed on Saturday. This is the second time this season that rain has prevented play at the week-end. SCOTS COLLEGE V. WAIRARAPA HIGH SCHOOL. A match between teams representing Scots College and Wairarapa High School will be played to-day and to-morrow. The appointed umpires are Messrs. W. Toomath and A. S. Warwick. MATCHES IN OTHER CENTRES CHRISTCHURCH. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Christchurch, December 16. Wickets and outfields were heavy after the heavy rains during the whole week. Old Collegians batted first against St. Albans and scored 188 (Hamilton 63, Bruges 36. Bowling, T. Woods six for 51) St. Albans lost three wickets for 21. Old Boys met with early disaster against Riccarton. being all out for 117 (Burns 44. Bowling, Rix five for 46). Riccarton fared little better, being all out for 172, Merritt taking eight wickets for 96. Linwood, batting against West Christchurch, were all out for 115 (T. A. Smith 34. Bowling, Findlay six for 42, Newman three for 18). West Christchurch lost four wickets for 98 (Haynes 42). East Christchurch made the respectable score of 231 against Sydenham (Mullan 32, Brosnahan 56, Kennedy 39). Sydenham lost one wicket for 23. The following thirteen have been chosen from which the final eleven Canterbury representatives will be announced on Saturday next: —E. Brosnahan, C. G. Crawford, C. E. Evans, J. M. Hamilton, J. Newman, R. Read, S. Yates, R. C. Burns, W. R. Cunningham, G. R. Gregory, W. E. Merritt, M. L. Page, A. W. Roberts. Playing against Christ’s College, Otago Boys’ High School were all out for 38 before lunch. The wicket was very tricky. DUNEDIN. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Dunedin, December 16. The senior cricket competition was continued on Saturday, in fine weather. Grange, playing Carisbrook, declared their first innings closed with 273 for five wickets (McMullan 80, Morris 63. Cameron three for 38). Carisbrook, who had made 107 in the first innings, were dismissed for 101 (Blunt 52. Galland eight for 45). Grange thus secured a threepoint win. In the game between Albion and Dunedin, Albion replied to Dunedin’s 186 with 101 (Torrance three for 30, Cavanagh, three for 17), McDonald 47 was the highest scorer for Albion). In the second innings Dunedin made five for 126 (Cavanagh 59). Dunedin obtained a two-point win. Old Boys defeated Colts on the first innings. Old Boys lost eight for 226. On the previous Saturday Colts were disposed of for 122 in the first innings (Eastman 52) and in the second innings had lost six for 77 at. close of play. (Dickinson five for 44, Alloo five for 41 in the first innings, and Alloo three for 30 in the second.) AUCKLAND. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, December 16. The fifth round matches of the Auckland Cricket Association’s senior championship commenced on Saturday in fine weather. Following were the results of the day’s play. Eden 287 for five wickets (Postles 68, G. L. Weir 32 not out, A. F. Weir 53) met University. Ponsonby 244 (Smith 110 not out) met Y.M.C.A. (10 for one wicket). Grafton 329 (Langridge 91, Sloman 01, Allcott 50) met United Suburbs. North Shore 254 for nine wickets (Frater 110, Plaher 64) met Parnell. For Parnell McCallan took five wickets for 48. A GREAT RECOVERY Dominion Special Service. Nelson, December 15. In a match for the Newman Shield, commenced yesterday, between Nelson (holders) and Waimea, the former, going in to bat on a wet wicket fared badly, being dismissed for 71, Ralfe (formerly of Auckland) being the only man to stand up to the bowling, and compiling 37. Giblin took five for 22, and Davies three for 11. Waimea, in the first innings, made 191, Jenkins carrying his bat for 94, Max 19, Read 14, Win 12, Bowers 12, Lines 11. J. Newman two for 22, Seatall two for 36. Louisson two for 29. In the second innings Nelson did much better, making 365. Neale, on a wicket that was not easy, played a splendid innings for 113 not out, Kinzett 69, Ralfe 42, S. Newman 37, Louisson 18. Needing 24§ to win, Waimea had lost two for 27 when stumps were drawn. JACK HOBBS’S BIRTHDAY Dominion Special Service., Auckland, December 15. The Auckland Cricket Association has sent a cablegram to Jack Hobbs, who celebrates his 46th birthday to-day, wishing him many happy returns. WHEN THE SUN IS SPITEFUL“PRICE’S” DRINKS. It seems the Summer Sun deliberately makes children fretful. Just make up some “Price’s” Drinks and see how they’ll keep quiet for hours. All Stores stock “Price’s” Fruit Extract. Varieties include flavoured Limes. Lemon, Orange, and Raspberry, 1/6 bottle. See the name "Price’s”. —Advt