SHEFFIELD SHIELD
QUEENSLAND V. VICTORIA!
(United Press Association.—Copyright.) : ' BRISBANE, 6th February. The Sheffield Shield, match between Queensland and Victoria was commenced in trying, steamy weather. When stumps were drawn, Queensland had made 261 for four wickets. R. Oxenham made 104, O'Connor 72, Thompson not out 53. Queensland, on a batsmen's wicket, dug themselves in and took no risks. O'Connor gave a faultless exhibition, his innings being characterised by its soundness. No bowler troubled him. Oxenham and O'Connor put on 156 for the second wicket. Oxenham wag fortunate that he did not fall early, otherwise he batted splendidly for his coveted century.
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Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 31, 7 February 1927, Page 6
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101SHEFFIELD SHIELD Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 31, 7 February 1927, Page 6
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