CRICKET

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 72, 18 December 1928, Page 17

CRICKET

PLUNKET SHIELD GAME W. A. Baker (Midland) has notified that he will be unable to play for Wellington against Otago in the I'lunket Shield match, commencing at the Basin Reserve on Monday next, and the vacancy will be filled by J. R. Lamason (Wairarapa). Mr. K. H. Tucker has chosen the following team to represent Wellington against Canterbury in the I’lunket Shield match, commencing at Christchurch on December 31 —T. C. Lowry (Hawke’s Bay), captain, U. S. Dempster (Institute), 11. Foley (Institute), N. Gallichan (Manawatu), J. Lamason (Wairarapa), F. T. Badcock (Ohl Boys), 11. M. McGirr (Hutt), 11. Lambert (Ohl Boys), K. C. Janies (Old Boys). G. A. Rotherham (Petone). and M. Henderson (In-, stitute). with L. V. Brpjyne (Old Boys), as twelfth man. The team, with Mr. P. B. Broad as manager, will leave for Cliristchureh on Friday week. NEWMAN SHIELD A WIN FOR NELSON. Dominion Special Service. Nelson, December 17. The Newman Shield match was concluded to-day. Nelson winning by 129 runs. Waimea in the second innings made Illi (Davies 26. Eden 19, Win not out 21, Bowers 101. Kinzett took four wickets for 26. J. Newman three for 23, Seareir three for 22. GOOD BOWLING AVERAGES. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Dunedin, December 17. There were some notable bowling performances by Otago representative cricketers on Saturday. Galland took eight wickets for 45 runs: Monk, three for eight: Dickinson, five for 44; Cavanagh, three for 17; and Alloo, five for 41.