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PLUNKET SHIELD TO AUCKLAND DECISION OF COUNCIL • By Telegraph.—Press Association. . Christchurch, February 28. The New Zealand Cricket Council tonight decided to award the I’lunket Shield to Auckland. Auckland mid Wellington each had one win, but Auckland's net average was plus 14.9, while that of Wellington was plus 3.07. On the other hand it was pointed out that Wellington suffered an injustice by the average system, having had one win and two draws. Auckland bad one win, one draw, apd one loss. The council decided to consult the major associations asking for any suggestions for the alterations of the present system of awarding the shield. With reference to the Hawkes Cup it was decided that a match be arranged between Manawatu nnd Nelson for March 13, and that the winner play Wanganui at a later date.
The Redpath Cup for the batsman with' the most meritorious performances in representative matches was awarded to G. L. Weir, of Auckland.
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Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 133, 1 March 1929, Page 6
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