PATRIOTIC CRICKET

Evening Post, Volume XC, Issue 93, 18 October 1915, Page 4

PATRIOTIC CRICKET

TRENTHAM DO WELL WELLINGTON BATSMEN FAIL. An eleven from Trentham proved on Saturday last, not only in numbers but also in quality, that the cricket clubs of the country are "bffering their best to the nation. A Wellington representative team was defeated in a one innings game by 69 runs. The wicket at the Basin Reserve was in good order, and tlje weather was all that could be desired for the opening of the season. Between 500 and 600 persons watched the game. His Excellency the Governor was present with the Countess of Liverpool, also the Prime Minister (the Right Hon. W. F. Massey), the Minister of Defence (the Hon. James Allen), the president of the Wellington Cricket Association (Sir Francis Bell), the Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke), and Mr. J. P. Firth. providing ■an afctract-iv-e game for 'the opening of the season, the match, was designed to assist the sports bodies' fund for Christmas comforts for New Zealand soldiers. The gate takings amounted to £27 10s 6d, and a collection realised £37 16s (including a cheque for £20 from Mr. 'Firth), a total of £65 6s 6d. There were no expenses to be deducted, gatekeepers and all others performing their various offices without charge. Music was provided throughout the afternoon by the Trentham Band. The match itself was much more interesting than an average club game. Trentham batted first, and did not start too well. Hickmottand Xaughton faced the bowling of Hiddleston and Robinson. Much was expected of Hickmott, but Hiddleston got a "wrong 'un" on to him when he had made only a couple. Sneddon came next and did no better, he also retiring clean bowled by Hiddleston for two. For the dismissal of two batsmen Trentham had only 14 runs. Sandman and Naughton, however, saved the situation. The former lashed out vigorously, and had very quickly compiled 54, including no fewer than ten fourers. He was dismissed by a swift delivery from Robinson ; but the total was now 95. Naughton scored steadily through a couple more partnerships, and reached the half-century before lifting a ball into the safe hands of Beechey. Hawke played an attractive innings for 32, but he was the only other batsman to make a noteworthy display. That the Trentham total was only 191 was due largely to Hiddleston, who, bowling splendidly, took eight wickets for 62 runs. Wellington supporters fondly believed that the small Camp total would* be easily equalled ; but they were mistaken. Midlane was bowled with Bennett's first ball, and with the third delivery of the over Bennet tempted Hiddleston,' who gave a catch to Bernan. That was two wickets for one. Sandman clean bowled Beechey in his first over, and the board showed three wickets for six runs ; last man two. Burton and Gibbes relieved the situation temporarily, carrying the total to 32. Then they were both dismissed. Bray stayed only a little while, and the most fruitful partnership was that between Baker and Brice, who saw the century registered. When they had been dealt with there was little more scoring to be done, except a 6ixer and a couple of boundaries by Robinson. Wellington's innings yielded 122. Following are details : — TRENTHAM. Hickmott, Lieut., b Hiddlestone . 2 Naughton, c Beechey, b Hiddlestone 50 Sandman, b Robinson . 54 Sneddon, b Hiddlestone .. . . 2 Dempsey, hit wicket, b Hiddleston© 13 Bernau, Lieut., b Hiddlestone . . 8 Hawke, b Hiddlestone .. 32 Saxon, Lieut., c Robinson,_ b Hiddlestone . " ..2 Bennett, o and b Hiddlaston© ... 13 Cameron, b Robinson . . .0 Arkwright, Lieut., not out 2 Extras ■"*:■. ... " ..13 Total 191 Bowling Analysis. — Robinson took two wickets for 42 runs, Hiddlestone eight for 62, Southall none for 33, Brice none for 27, Gibbes none for 14. WELLINGTON. c Midlane, b Bennett ... .., . 0 Beechey, b Sandman . 2 Hiddlestone, c Bernau, b Bennett t-.- 0 Burton, b Bennett . . . 17 Gibbes, c Saxon, b Sandman . . 12 Bray, b Sandman . . 6 Baker, c Sandman, b Hickmofct . 27 Brice, b Bernau .. .37 Robinson, st Naughton, b Hickmott 12 Cate, not out . 2 Southall, c and b Hickmott 0 Extras . ... _../ ... 7 Total -r - . 122 Bowling Analysis.— Bennett 3 wickets for 47 runs, Sandman 3 for 29. Hickmott 3 for 22, Bernau 1 for 17. Petone played a match with Hu±t on ' Saturday last, and won by 91 runs to 54. The highest scorers for the winners were Smyrke 31 (not out), Taylor 10, T. Beere 14, while Christian took five wickets for 14 runs. For the losers, Makey took three wickets for ten runs. GAMES IN CHRISTCHUBCH (IT TKIEGRAPH— PRBSS ASSOCUHONJ CHRISTCHURCH, 16th October. Grade cricket matches opened to-day. The results are : — Sydenham, 205 (J. Gray, 67 not out), versus West Christchurch. 151 for no wickets (H. B. Lusk, 101 not out). Riccarton, 209 (H. B. Whitta, 97 not out) versus St. Albans, 64 for two wickets. Linwood, 138 versus East Christchurch, 72 for nine wickets.