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Evening Post, Volume XLVII, Issue 82, 7 April 1894, Page 4

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HAWKES BAY v. WELLINGTON. This match was concluded yesterday j under favourable conditions as to light and ground. Tho fine stand made by the younger members of the local team in their second innings bo resulted that, finding Hawkes Bay could not remain to play to-d»y, Holdship declared his innings closed, and then, thanks to an extraordinary aeries of disasters whioh followed fast on the advent of the prinolpal Hawkeß Bay bats to the wicket, the team were all out before the requisite number of runs were scoured,[and within tho appointed time. The batting of the Hawkes Bay team in the second innings was disappointing. It was redeemed only by the displays «f Taiaroa, Hill, and Gossage. Martin showed stubborn defence, and he and Hill threatened by their stonewalling to play out time. Ashbolt and Upham obtained excellent avarages, with five for 32, and four for 20, respectively. The fielding of the looal team was excellent, Duncan, Ashbolt, Kirker, Dal ton, R. Blacklock, and Holdship putting in good work. Niven kept up his reputation with the gloves. Splendid oatohus were made by Upham, Kirker, and Ashbolt. Ludbrooke and Taiaroa opened tho Hawkes Bay Beoond innings. The former was Bmartly btumped by Niven off Ashbolt. I—l—o. Williams, the oracle bat of the team, waß magnificently oaught by Upham off Ashbolt in the outfield. 3—2—o. A. Gore was run out by a smart piece of fielding on the part of Holdsbip, and Watson was beaten by a yorker from Upham, tho score standing at 9—4-0 when Gossage joined Taiaroa. The pair mado a slight stand, but with 29 up Gossago was easily oaught by Niven off Upham. 29—5—11. Hill filled the vacanoy. At 32 Taiaroa retired, caught by Kirker off Upham, and was applauded for his serviceable stand. 32—6 — 15. A'Doane was the incomer, and narrowly escaped being oanght by Nioholls first ball. Hill aroused a little interest by some vigorous hitting, whioh brought 40 up. At that total A'Dcano was given out on an appeal from Niven for a catch off Upham, by the visitors' umpire. The batsman did not relish the decisiou. 40—7—0. Martin took the vacant crease ; 50 was a long time being raoorded, and then Kirker relieved Ashbolt, while Holdship took Upham's place. Slow play followed, four overs producing 1 run. Seven overs resulted in 5 runs, botb batsmen stonewalling. Ashbolt went on again at the northern end. and with his fourth ball effected a separation by bowling Martin. 57—8—8. The outgoing player had batted very steadily for his runs. Canning joined Hill, and with 29 minutes left for play Upham reliovod Holdship. Ashbolt ultimately dismissed Canning. 61- 9—o. Beale, the last man, took his stand at the wickets with 19 minutes to go. but throe minutes later Hill was splendidly caught and bowled by Ashbolt, leaving the Wellington tmim winners by 110 runs. The following are the scoroa :— Hawkes Bay. — Second Innings. Ludbrooke, st Niven, b Ashbolt 0 J. Taiaroa, 122121111111, o Kirker, b Upham ... . ... ... 15 H. Williams, o Upham, b Ashbolt ... 0 A. Goro, run out 0 Wilson, b Upham 0 J. F. Goßsage, 4421, o Mem, b Upham . 11 J. G. Hill, 142222111111111, c and b Ashbolt 22 J. B. A'Deane, o Niven, b Upham ... 0 H. Martin, 31211, b Ashbolt 8 J. D. Canning, b ABhbolt 0 A. M. Beale, not out 0 Extras C Total 62 BOWLING ANALYSIS.

Oph&ra ... Aahbolt ... Holdship [firker ... Balls. Mdnß. Runß. Wlcta. ... 84 0 20 4 ... a 5 0 32 5 ... 24 2 3 0 ... 24 3 10