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Evening Star, Issue 19128, 21 December 1925, Page 9

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NEW ZEALAND TEAM'S TOUR VICTORIA AT THE WICKETS HENDRY 213 NOT OUT. Pras* Association—Bv Telegraph—Copyright. Auitralim and N.Z. Pieaa Association. MELBOURNE, December 20. The weather was fine and cool, and the wicket was good for the resumption of the match between Victoria and Now Zealand. Hope and Cunningham opened the bowling. Mayne, when 3. gave a chance to Lowry behind the wickets off Cunningham, who, after bowling two overs, strained himself when fielding, and had to have a good spell from bowling. The batsmen were cautions, and the scoring rate was slow. The bowling was fairly accurate, and good fielding saved many runs. Mayne reached his half-century in 88 minutes. The partnership was dissolved at 91, Cosgrove, who had played an unenterprising game, being caught easily at mid-on. He bad hit one boundary. Mayne was caught behind the wickets in the last over before lunch. He played nice strokes at times, and hit two boundaries. He was slow between the wickets. The century appeared for 111 minutes’ play. Hendry and Atkinson added 50 runs in 28 minutes of bright batting, Hondry being in great form, scoring all round the field. Cunningham was bowling well and making pace off the wicket. At last Atkinson was beaten all the way by a good ball from Blunt. Dacro, Alloo, and Oliver were frequently applauded for their fine fielding. Mitchell was badly beaten byono ball and bowled by the nest from Cunningham. The second century was hoisted in 178 minutes. In the first over after tea Hansford was nicely caught in the slips. He had been at the crease for half an hour, and had hit one boundary. Hendry’s century came up for 127 minutes’ batting—an excellent display. Cunningham maintained good form with the ball, and Dacro was repeatedly cheered for his groat coverpoint fielding. Hendry was opening bis shoulders for splendid drives. He made bis first mistake when 120. mis-hitting one from Cunningham over the slips barrier. The New Zealanders’ total was passed after 250 minutes’ batting compared with 287 minutes taken by the New Zealanders. Hendry- notched 150 in 161 minutes, the last 50 taking 34 minutes. He was getting the runs everywhere, and Patrick bad a problem to place his field to stop the strokes. Lansdowno was very slow. The bowling was now losing its sting, but the fielding was still good. Patrick, in stopping a bard drive by Hendry split bis finger and retired, Gillespie fielding as substitute. Hendry added 100 while bis partner made 26. When be was 192 Hendry was nearly worked bv Allcolt, but otherwise he rarely flattered the bowling. He reached his second century in 202 minutes, and 400 runs went up for 306 minutes’ play. Hondry gave a great display. He hit 17 fours. Ho batted for 208 minutes and Lansdowne for 89 minutes, the partnership yielding 162 runs. The attendance was 5,000, and the receipts wore £lB7, Scores NEW ZEALAND. First innings 314 VICTORIA. First Innings. Mayne c Lowry b Blunt 57 Cosgrove c Crawford b Hope ... 33 Hendry not out 213 Atkinson b Blunt 19 Mitchell b Cunningham ... ... 21 Hansford c Allcott b Cunningham 19 Lansdowne not out 35 Extras 9 Total for five wickets ... 406 LOCAL GAMES A PROLIFIC PARTNERSHIP GALLAND AND M'MULLAN SCORE CENTURIES. The Otago Cricket Association's competitions were resumed on Saturday under the most genial weather conditions since the season started, and the fact was evidently appreciated by Grange, who put up a formidable total against Carisbrook, the game being played on a perfect batsman’s wicket. Last season's competition winners made an unjiroraising start, one wicket being down with only 2 on the board. Galland and M'Mullan then became associated, and they were not separated until a total of 245 was showing. GalJand, who is in great form this year, seldom batted better than he did on Saturday, and the way ho pasted Dickinson was inspiriting after the timorous efforts of so many batsmen when facing the Carisbrook express. Most of his runs were netted per medium of some lusty drives, whilst anything a little wide on the leg side was invariably hooked away to the fence. Ho quietened down halt way through bis innings, and it looked at one stage us if M'Mullan would pass him. M'Mullan has performed poorly this season, and his 120 was a welcome indication that ho had returned to his best form. He batted with extreme caution until, nearing his half century, when he gave a delightful exhibition of free and forceful cricket. The second wicket contributed 243 to the total, and this is probably a second wicket partnership record for local cricket. C. Chadwick made a good showing, but the remainder were dismissed cheaply. On the North Ground Albion made only a moderate score against Dunedin, who have a sporting chance of winning. A feature of Albion’s innings was a vigorous innings by Blair. Blair is in fine form this season, and should have been one of the first selected lor the representative team, bub his name has apparently been overlooked. The competitions will be continued on January 9. GRANGE v. CARISBROOK. Grange started tamely against Carisbrook, losing Conradi in Dickinson’s first over after the fast bowler had beaten him twice. Galiand banged Dickinson to the stand fence, and added three more boundaries and a 3 in quick succession at the expense of the same trundler. The half century came up after thirty-seven minutes’ plav, and immediately afterwards Galiand, who was then 32, lifted an easy one to Cantrell at mid-on, but it was declined. Galiand went on to score steadily, getting his half century in 52min. .M'Mullan, after a rather tame beginning, began to show some of his old-time form, being particularly severe on Bardsley’s unimpressive slows. The century was hoisted in sixty-nine minutes. At 120 Douglas again came on. replacing Barnsley, but he met with no better treatment from M'Mullan, who was scoring at a much faster rate than bis partner. At 68 M'Mullan gave a difficult chance to the bowler, the ball flitting the umpire in the back. After a period of quiescence Galiand lifted Dickinson over the pickets, bringing his own tally to 91 and the grand total to 170. M'Mullan essayed to repeat Galland’s performance, but the ball bounced over the fence. Cantrell replaced Dickinson at 180, both batsmen scoring freely, thanks chiefly to the fielding, which had become very loose. At the end of Cantrell’s over Galiand was 98 and M'Mullan 86. Sandman ■was the next bowler tried, and Galiand straightway despatched him to the frnrA. His century, took 11.5 minutes

to compile.' A 4 and a single to M'Mullan saw him 6 short of his hundred. Galjaucl in the meantime was merrily engaged bagging 4’S, finding Cantrell particularly acceptable, getting three boundaries in that bowler’s third over. Galiand was 129 when Norman dropped him, and then M'Mullan reached his century with a beautiful drive. ■ Tho addition of two more saw Fraser get a good one past him, tho score being thou 245, with two wickets down.. Galiand after some vigorous smiting was eventually caught bv Sandman. Neither Knight nor L. Chadwick stayed long, and M'Grogor never made the most of the opportunities offering, Sandman in particular sending down a succession of loose halls on the leg side that tho batsmen failed to deal with. The third century was signalled after 3h 12min play. Grange’s total closed for 361. Scores:— Change.— First Innings. Conradi b Dickson ••• 2 M'Mullan h Fraser 102 Galiand c Sandman h Dickinson ... 131 Knight c Green h Dickinson ... 16 C. Chadwick b Allan ... 41 L. Chadwick h Fraser 8 M'Gregor st Green b Douglas ... 15 Hanan b Douglas ]5 Grant b Douglas 1 Rush h Dickinson ~. 0 Jackson not out 4 Extras - Total 361 Bowling Analysis.—Dickinson, four wickets for 93; Douglas, three for 87; Allen, one for 9; Bardsley, none for 30; Fraser, two for 33; Sandman, none for 48; Cantrell, none for 35. ALBION v. DUNEDIN. Albion made a poor start against Dunedin on the North Ground, losing Shepherd, Caskie, and Blamires early. Duncan and Blair showed promising form, particularly the latter, who hit a 6 and nine 4's, and gave a delightful exhibition of driving. Most of the other batsmen reached double figures, but the innings closed for 190. Torrance howled with all his old-time prowess, taking six wickets for 59 rims. Scores: — Albion.—First Innings. Shepherd h Torrance 2 S. Duncan h Torrance 29 Caskie b Torrance 6 Blamires run out 10 Blair c Kenney b Casey 59 Reid run out 16 Barron c Syraonrls h Baker 14 Vorrath c Symonds b Torrance ... 12 M'lvor not out 12 Binnie b Torrance 3 M'Gaviu b Torrance 9 Extras 25 Total 190 Bowling Analysis. Torrance, 16S halls, 59 runs. 6 wickets; Anderson, 72 balls. 25 runs, no wickets; Casey, 104 balls, 3 maidens. 46 runs, 1 wicket; M'Ardle, 11 balls, 9 runs, no wickets; Peebles, 48 halls, 2 maidens, 15 runs, no wickets; Baker, 32 balls, 2 maidens, 9 runs, 1 wicket. Dcxeiun.—First Innings. Baker h Blamires 28 Cherry c Blamires h M'lvor ... ... 5 Kenney not out ... - Strang not out ... •’ Extras 4 Total for two wickets ... 53 Bowling Analysis.—Shepherd, 32 balls, 2 maidens, 14 runs; M'lvor, 32 balls, 14 runs, 1 wicket; M'Gavin, 24 balls, 12 runs; Blamires, 24 balls, 5 runs, 1 wicket. SECOND GRADE. Carisbrook C defeated Dunedin by 87 runs. Carisbrook, batting first, made 149 (Druimn 36, S. Austin 31, De Latour 27, O’Shea 16 batting well for their runs). Dunedin made 62, Devonport (20) being the only batsman to reach double figures. Bowling tor Carisbrook ,T. Ramsden took four wickote for 7, Dawson two for 13, Drumm one for 15, O’Shea two for 12, and Cuddie one for 2. For Dunedin Eckhoff (three wickets), M'Sorloy (three), and Prebblo were the most successful howlers.

Otago High School Old Boys No. 1. 283 runs for six wickets (Brinsley 119 retired, Latimer 91, Harraway 35, M'Rae 19), heat Kaikorai 35 (Holden JO). Bowling for Old Boys Alloo secured two wickets for 20 runs and Harraway four wirkets for 12 inns.

Otago High School Old Boys No. 2, 145 runs for seven wickets (Prydo 51 not out, Wise 44, Leader 15, Fairmaid 13, Allen 12), heat Albion, 143 for eight wickets declared (Ewing 58, Williams 33, Palmer 15, Churchill 12). For Old Boys Wise (three), Leader (two), Sharp (two) secured the wickets, as did M'Ghic (five) and Ewing (one) for Albion. THIRD GRADE. Otago High School Old Boys, 90 runs (M'Mullan 24, Latimer 20, M'Donald 17), defeated Carisbrook, 56 runs (Douglas 23). Rowling for Old Boys, Green took four wickets for 3 runs, M'Mullan three for 19, Latimer two for 23, and Hofland one for 1. FOURTH GRADE. Grange, 89 (Harris 38, Slowley 10, Napper 8), defeated Kaikorai, 85 (Harhorne 16 not out, Gibbs 35, Reynolds 14. Muir 10). For Grange Conradi took seven wickets and Napper three. Reid secured six wickets for Kaikorai. BOYS’ ASSOCIATION. High School, 162 for five wickets (Groves 82. Holden 23, Turnbull 20), defeated Y.M.C.A.. 120 (Hardman 52), by five wickets and 42 runs. DICKINSON NOT GOING NORTH It is reported that Dickinson will not now be available for the Otngo-Cantor-bury match, commencing at Christchurch on Christmas Day. IN OTHER CENTRES AUCKLAND Poor scoring tvas tho rule in the senior matches. Parnell made only 96 against Ponsonby (Somervell 43, M'Coy 15, B. Badeley 10). Bowling for Ponsonhy. Newdick took three wickets for 34. Sneddon two for 30. Smith two for 11, and Taylor two for 18, Ponsonhy made 146 for eight wickets (Smith 55, Taylor 36). Grafton made 128 against University (Horspool 34. Wilson 32). Bowling for University, Garrard took six wickets for 27 runs. University made 160 for eight wickets (Garrard 33, Mathieson 23. Gee 27). North Shore scored 229 against Eden (Gerrard 105, Prater 39). Bowling for Eden, Cooper took five wickets for 61. Eden had made 46 for one wicket when stumps were drawn, and the matches will he resumed on January 16. WELLINGTON. The competitions were continued in fine weather. Kilbirnie 139 and seven wickets for 194 (Christopborson not out .54) met Wellington 259 (Hiddleston 92, extras 43). Bowling for Wellington, Badcock took three for 55, Hiddleston two for 22. For Kilbirnie, Bramley took three for 38, Armstrong two for 35. Wellington had a three-point win. University 135 and four wickets for 138 (Wilson not out 17, Hollys 51) mot Institute, who, with 151 in the first innings and 224 for six wickets declared (Dempster 77, Banks 78). t Bowling for Institute, Massey took five lor 62. The game ended in a three-print win for Institute. Y.M.C.A. 225 and 154 for six wickets (Browne 52) met Pctone 173 (A. Nicholls not out 33, Brice 33). Bowling for Y.M.C.A., Henderson took two for 21, Grant two for 53. For Potono Smyrk took two for 8. Y.M.C.A. secured a three-point win. Hurt 182' -(Watson 40, Tattersaß 39),

met Midland 170 and 131 for six wickets. Bowling for Midland, .Patrick look five for 88, Ditchings two for 36. For Hutt M'Girr took four for three. Hurt secured a throe-point win. Thorndon 370 met Old Boys 334 for nine wickets (D. C. Collins 88, J. Duncan not out 85). Old Boys secured a three-point win. NEW SOUTH WALES' BIG SCORE CENTURY TO MACARTNEY. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Preis Association. ADELAIDE, December 20. In the second day’s play V>f the Sheffield Shield match New South Wales made 436 for six wickets. Superb batting and poor fielding placed Now South Wales in an almost impregnable position. Tho visitors from the commencement had the mastery over the home team. Grim inert got no assistance from the wicket and less from the fieldsmen, with tho exception of Rymill, who was brilliant in tho outfield. Grimmett had bad luck, both Bardsley and Taylor being missed off him early in the game. No liberties were taken with In's bowling at any time. Andrews and Macartney both gave easy chances. Scores:— SOUTH AUSTRALIA. First innings 185 NEW SOUTH WALES. First Innings. Collins 5 Mi tcartney 112 Bardsley 47 Taylor 95 Andrews 63 Kippax not out 50 Kelleway 50 Extras 14 Total for six wickets ... 436 COMING TESTS VALUE OF TEAM WORK, Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, December 19. Opinion in cricket circles favors putting country before county in connection with the projected suspension of county cricket during the Australian visit. There is a unanimity of opinion that anything tending to handicap England chances of regaining the Ashes should be eliminated. J. W. H. T. Douglas voices the viewpoint of another section to the effect that the smaller elnbs would he ruined. He points out that many prefer to work to the last moment before facing the Australians.

The professionals are inclined to disagree with the suspension on grounds of monetary losses. Tate, ov of the hardest-worked, suras up thus; “If selected, and 1 hope lo be given a chance to skittle a few Australian timbers, T shall ask to be allowed a rest. The Australians nurse their men, and it should he possible to do the same here. It is not advisable for a player to 'rush breathlessly from a county match to play tho Australians.” Colonel Philip Trevor, in tho ‘ Daily Telegraph,’ stresses the urgency of team work, which only recently has been regarded as applicable to cricket. “In the past,” lie says, “comparisons itf English and Australian elevens appeared on paper to favor the Englishmen. Nevertheless, the Australians persisted in winning, proving superior in team work, especially in relation to bowling and fielding. Unfortunately England is handicapped in a way the Australians are not by the fact that first-class cricket is England is more of a. financial business than a game, while the English public is not so keen on the tests as tho Australian crowds. Therefore it may bo difficult to suspend the county matches. Nevertheless, England badly needs victory to restore her prestige, which has suffered seriously and which flimsy excuses have only made ridiculous. England must run a financial risk if she does not mean to m i a greater risk of irreparable damaging her cricket prestmo.” —A. and N.Z. Cable. GRADE MATCHES IN SYDNEY SYDNEY, December 20. Playing for St. George against Manly, Mnllarkey made 105. For Glebe against University Foskett made 155 not out. For Waver!ey against Randwick Caswell made 101 not out. For North Sydney against Marrirkvillc M'Gruth made 106 and Alderton captured six North Sydney wickets lor 45. Bowling for Gordon against Paddington, Phillips took six for 35. Bosley, for Cumberland against Mosman, took five for 55.