WELLINGTON V. NELSON

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 80, 5 April 1926, Page 2

WELLINGTON V. NELSON

LOCAL SIDE'S HUGE TOTAL GREAT PERFORMANCE BY CHRISTOPHEIISON. Heavy scoring marked the second day oi the match between Wellington and Nelson at the Basin Reserve. On Friday, Nelson had put on 113, and in reply Wellington had lost two wickets for 30 runs. On Saturday that total was carried to v/ithin three o£ the 500-mark for the loss of sis more wickets. Apart from the two Newmans, who kept an excellent length all day and deserved a greater measure of success, there was little sting in the Nelson bowling, and although proceedings were quiet enough in the morning, the rate of scoring in the afternoon was good enough to keep spectators interested all the time. A feature of Wellington's innings was the fine performance registered by the Kilbirnie batsman, W. Christopherson, who, on making his first appearance in representative cricket,, secured a double century. After a quiet opening in the morning Christopherson gave a sterling exhibition of batting during the day. He was particularly strong on the leg side, making many attractive shots in that direction, and during the latter part of the innings he also drove very forcefully. Christopherson was given an ovation when he finally went out to a catch, with his score standing at 211. Kortlang's innings for 74 was marred by several chances, but there was very little that was faulty about the 69 registered by the University colt, A. M. Hollings. Hollings played aggressive cricket from the start. Details of the glay after "The Post" went to press on aturday are as follow:— , With the total.at 223, J. Newman went on in place of Kinzett, bowling from the northern end for the first time, and with the assistance of the wind. A. Newman replaced Searell, and Christopherson reached his century with a single to leg. He had taken 205 minutes to reach that total. Leys settled down quickly, and he livened matters up by sending A. Newman to the boundary twice in succession. Newman had his revenge, however, clean bowling him in the same over. 251—5^-25. The Wellington captain, H. M. M'Girr, was next. Christopherson continued to bat attractively, and carried his score to 110 with a couple of nice shots. With the score at 278, Eden replaced J. Newman, and M'Girr cracked his first ball to the square leg boundary. M'Girr was 16 when he was badly droppped by Max at square leg off Eden. It was the simplest of catches. The batsman a few balls later reached 20 with a stroke to the off boundary. Another four to the same batsman brought 300 up. M'Girr infused some life into the play, and his aggressive tactics wer.e appreciated after the dull play of the morning. These tactics proved his downfall, however, the batsman being caught on the boundary by Kinzett off Eden. 312—6—31. The University all-rounder, A. M. Hollings took M'Girr's place, and the tea adjournment was taken soon afterwards. Christopherson was 137. Christopherson opened his shoulders to J. Newman after tea, and a couple of boundary shots brought his total past 140 Neale took up the attack from the north crn end, but his over was expensive. Christopherson brought his total to 150 with a nice carpet drive. Neale decided on a double change when the score had passed 340, Searell and Gilmer taking up the attack. The latter tossed up some short ones, and eight came off the over. The next over was even more expensive, and the score made a quick jump from 350 to 370, while Christopherson carried, his total past 180. CHRISTOPHERSON'S DOUBLE CENTURY.' J. Newman came back in the hope of reducing the Scoring rate, but Christopherson sent his first delivery to the boundary. A. Newman bowled from the other end, but the changes'did not disturb either of the batsmen. Christopherson continued to bat. attractively, and interestquickened as he approached the double century. Hollings also showed good form with the bat.". A three to each of the batsmen brought 400 up. . Shortly after this Christopherson reached the 200-mark, and he was warmly applauded for his sterling performance. The batsman had been at the wickets for 295 minutes. He did not last much longer, hitting one to Searell off Kinzett when his total was 211. He hit twenty-seven fours. 427—7—211. James was next, and he and Hollings

put on the runs at a good rate, despite frequent bowling changes. Hollings batted brightly, and ran to 50 in quick time. When nearing the seventies he hit out to Eden, and was caught by A. Newman in the outfield. 492—8—G9. Murphy next went to the crease, and stumps were drawn shortly afterwards; i with 497 runs on the board and two wickets to fall. Details follow:— NELSON. First innings 113 WELLINGTON. First Innings. J. S. Hiddleston, lbw, bA. Newman .. 15 W. A. Baker, c Biggar, bJ. Newman 4 B. J. Kortlang, c Mas, b Kinzett .. 74 W. Christopherson, c Searell, b Kinzett : 211 F. T. Badcock, c Johnston, b Searell 15 E. T. Leys, b A. Newman ... . 25 H. M. M'Girr, c Kinzett, b Ederi .! 31 A. M. Hollings, c A. Newman, b Eden 69 K. C. James, not out 28 H. Murphy, not out 3 Extras, „'. 22 Total (for eight wickets) 497 BOWLING ANALYSIS.

0. J. Newman 47 Searell 9 A. Newman 30 R. Eden 11 Kinzctt 10 Johnston 1 Neale 4 Glover 2 M. 13 7 1 R. W. 138 1 48 1 113 2 55 2 42 2 39 — 19 — 21 —