CRICKET

Evening Star, Issue 19777, 30 January 1928, Page 2

CRICKET

LOCAL MATCHES BLUNT AND DICKINSON SCORE CENTURIES The weather on Saturday was fine up to shortly before 6 o’clock, when a heavy shower put a stop to wicket for the time being. Some matches were resumed within half an hour, but in other cases stumps were drawn for the day. On the Carisbrook Ground the local team took heavy toll of the weak Dunedin bowling, and scored 290 for three wickets, Blunt and Dickinson each passing the century mark. At the North Ground Albion, after ■ a poor start, finished the day with 322 oa the score-sheet for the loss of nine wickets, Barron (71), Blair (56), Blamires (53), and MTvor (40 not out) hitting well. GRANGE v. ALBION. The old-time rivals, Albion and Grange, met on the Grange wicket, which was not in particularly good order. In addition to this the home team was temporarily without the services of three of its best men—M‘Mullari, Alloo, and Conradi—so that when Grange won the toss it put Albion in to bat. It was not long before the first disaster befell the batting side, Vorrath being run out in attempting a second run. Soon afterwards Duncan was taken in the slips by Knight, while Shepherd, who had scored 15, was also caught in the slips by Barron, who was fielding substitute. Next Allan was stumped, the batsman’s foot being on but not inside the crease. Thus four wickets were down 'for 37 runs, but on Binney joining Blair a good stand was made, the latter driving solidly, while Binney executed some pretty shots on the off. Fours were frequent, and the pair put on 80 runs for the fifth wicket. Binney was eventually bowled by Elmes, and 12 runs later Blair was caught at cover off the same bowler. But Grange’s troubles were not over, for Caskie and Blamires became, associated, and by good, forceful cricket added 76 for the seventh wicket. Both drove well, and Blamires placed a number effectively to the on. Another good partnership ensued between Barron and MTvor. This was interrupted early by the rain, but on resuming the runs came at a very fast rate, 90 going on in the last forty minutes. Barron was bowled by Harian, and MTvor and Wilson played out time. Galland bowled well at the outset, but afterwards shared the fate of all the others in being freely hit about. Scores: — ALBION. First Innings.

Bowling Analysis.—Galland, 29 overs, 3 maidens, 97 runs, 3 wickets; Knight, 28 overs. 1 maiden, 117 runs, 2 wickets; Elmes, 20 overs, 2 maidens, 66 runs, 2 wickets; Hanan, 4 overs, 22 runs, 1 wicket. CARISBROOK y. DUNEDIN. The wicket at Carishrook was one of the best, and the locals, who won the toss, took full advantage of it and of Dunedin’s weak attack, though the first two wickets fell to Torrance quickly. It was when Blunt and Dickinson became associated that Dunedin’s troubles began, for the pair stayed until 180 runs had been added. Blunt got 148 before being bowled by Claridgo. He gave two chances after passing the century, and one to Cherry when in the 80’s. ■ Dickinson’s innings of 105 not out was chanceless. He got his runs mostly by drives and square cuts. A feature of the partnership was the excellent running between wickets. Smith remained with Dickinson until rain stopped play, the score being 290 for three wickets. All the bowlers were severely treated, Torrance, as usual, doing the lion’s share of the work. Scores:— CARISBROOK.

Bowling Analysis.—Torrance, 32 overs, 103 runs, 2 wickets; Claridge, 21 overs, 88 runs, 1 wicket; Cavanagh, 12 overs, 68 runs; Cherry, 2 overs, 10 runs. SECOND GRADE (A SECTION). Carisbrook B defeated Grange at Carisbrook by five wickets and 31 runs, scoring 101 for five wickets (M'Avoy 28 not out, M'Lcod 22, Francis 21 not out). Grange made 67. Lynch (four for 15) and Faulks (three for 15) bowled well for Carisbrook, and Lemiu and Graham were tho best bowlers for Grange. Old Boys No. 2 defeated North-east Valley by 17 runs. Valley batted first, and compiled 142 runs (Riach 35, Ingram 22, H. Cullen 20, Cook 17, Heenan 11), to which Old Boys replied with 159 (Harvey 30, Moore 24, Green 23 not out, Mathieson 18, Kerr 14, Gould 10). For Old Boys, Kerr (seven for 49) bowled well, as did Ingram (three for 50) and Cook (five for 36) for Valley. Dunedin D met Albion on the North Ground. Albion batted first and made 193 (Brown 43, Stanaway 40, Haydon not out 21, Robinson 17, Holden 16, Reid 14, Neilson 11, Romano 11). Arnold took four wickets for 42, Garden two for 31, and Dolan two for 60. At the call of time Dunedin had lost five wickets for 139 (Arnold not out 71, Dolan 45). Robinson, Holden, Samuels, and Neilson each took one wicket. The match was drawn. Kaikorai 154 (Rennick 42, Hamel 37, Aitken 13, Boyd 13, Samuel 11 not out) beat Christian Brothers 75 (Russell 15, M'Donald 15 not out, Sheehy 12, O’Neil 11). Bowling for Kaikorai, Aitken (four for 17), Vial (two for 5), Hood (one for 8), bowled well, as did Sheehy (four for 30), O’Neil (two for 17), Fulton (two for 22), R. M'Clintock (one for 33) for Christian Brothers.

SECOND GRADE (B SECTION). Dunedin B (134) defeated Y.M.C.A. (66) by 63 runs. Nishet (38) and Thompson (31) batted well for Dunedin, as did Gibb (21) for Y.M.C.A. Bowling for Dunedin, Mackersy took six for 18, and Anderson two for 16, and for Y.M.C.A. Batchelor took'three for 21, and Bell four for 32. North-east Valley (nine for 147, declared) defeated Carisbrook C (86) by 61 runs. For Valley, W. Hope (31), J. Glover (25), Gallivan (28) were the highest scorers, and for Carisbrook Clark (30), Cuddie (21 not out), and Hill (14) batted well. The bowling honors were shared by Hope (six for 28) and Glover (four for 37) for Valley, and Hill (four) and Owles (two) for Carisbrook. Grange (164 runs for five wickets, innings declared) beat Dunedin C (148). For the Winners Mount scored 49 nob out, Webb 41 not out, Brebner 19, and Breen 13, and for Dunedin Stanley made 34, Pearce 30, Imvood 17, M‘Donga 11 17, and Templeton 14. Bowling for Grange, Webb took four wickets for 37 and Mount three for 24, and for Dunedin Edwards took three wickets for 30.

Kaikorai (156) beat Christian Brothers’ Old Boys (69) by 87 runs.

Rennick (42), Hamel (37), Boyd (13) Aitken (13),.and Smales (11 not out) batted well for Kaikorai; and' Sheehy (12), Russell (15), and M‘Donald. (15 not out) for Christian Brothers. Aitken (four for 16) and Vial (two for 5) bowled best for Kaikorai, as did -Sheehy (four for 32) for Christian Brothers. THIRD GRADE. Grange (125 for two wickets) defeated Albion (114) by eight wickets and 11 runs. For Grange, Dey (55 not out), J. R. Anderson (29 not out), and Jennings (15) batted well, as did Silver (37), Flynn (23), and Grant (22) for Albion. Bowling for Grange, Dey took four wickets for 28, Morrison two for 4, and Hamilton two for 20, while Silver (two for 19) secured the best bowling average for Albion. Dunedin (105 for five wickets) defeated Christian Brothers (103) by five wickets. For the winners, Etkhoff made 47, Constable 13, and Otto 10, and for Christian Brothers M‘Carten made 18, Ryan 17, Parsons 16, Bond 15, and Brooks 12. Christian Brothers’ Old Boys beat Carisbrook G by default. Playing at Carisbrook, Carisbrook E (110 for three wickets) defeated Carisbrook F (103) by seven wickets. For the E team Tomkinson (56), Hemsleight (20), Joel (18 not out) batted well, and for the F team Stokes (28), M‘Lintock (24), Slade (18), Charman (14) Bowling for the E team, M'Knight (five for 25), Dixon (one for 7), Scott (one for 10). while forthe F. team Charman (one for 40) and M'Lintock (two for 60) secured the wickets.

Kaikorai A (187) beat_Valley (55). by 132 runs. Torrance (59 not out), Beath (34), Harborne (24), and Pitches (19) batted well for Kaikorai, as did Dewar (17) and Hunt (13) for Valley. Stewart (five for 7) and M'Calliou (two for 7) howled best for Kaikorai, and Aitken (six for 55) for. Valley. LEAGUE MATCHES. Pride of Leith (100) defeated Hillside (41). For pride of Leith Hollander (23), Gaudin (19), Hellyer (25), M. Gaston (16) batted well. Brown (three wickets for 2), Ditchall (two for 13), and Hellyer (four for 20) bowled well, and for Hillside Jones (20) was the only batsman to reach double figures. Gibbs (four for 30). Neiper (three for 48), Blackwood (two for 15), and MTverrow (one for 2) were the best bowlers. Standard (91 and 8 for no wickets) defeated Tramways (22 and 70). For Standard, Holden (12 not out), Little (11), and Timlin (16) batted well. Frood (nine for 35), Quest (six for 9) bowled effectively, and for Tramways, Eaton (20), Dillon (12 not out), Taylor (12), Mattingly (10), and Irvine (11) were the most successful batsmen. Mattingly (three for 36) and Taylor (seven for 37) took the wickets. Brinsley’s (51 and 66) defeated Laidlaw and . Gray (45 and 55). For Brinsley’s Yorrath (26), Wills (14 and 19 not out), Tait (10), and Rodgers (14) batted well. The best bowlers were Wills (five for 31), Perry (six for 20). For Lnidlaw and Gray Callender (31 not out and 22), M'Leod (11), and Barr (15 not out) were the chief scorers. Callender (five for 26) and Turnbull (five for 24) took the wickets.

D.S.A. (157) defeated Loco B (36 and 83). For D.S.A., Oisen (62), Davies f 23 riot out), M'Grath (19), Hay (12), S. Howie (17) were the principal scorers. Olsen took six wickets for 35, M'Allen two for 39, and Burrell three for 4. For Loco B, Henderson (15 not out and 16), M'Eanany (21 not out), and Coatsworth (12). batted well. Sinclair (five for 35), Baxter (three for 35), and Henderson captured tho wickets.

IN OTHER CENTRES AUCKLAND. 3 There was some good cricket' when another series of games in tho senior competitions started. Parnell made 267 against University, Duncan, Otago reprosontative a few seasons ago, scoring 100 in fine style. For University Smeeton took five wickets for 40. Before stumps were drawn University lost two for 52. . Mount Eden’s hatting against United Suburbs was somewhat slow. _ Postles was dismissed for 99. Gillespie scored 27 for United Suburbs. Martin took eight for 54, and this team in the first innings scored 48 for one wicket. Ponsonby batted well against Grafton. Langridge. tho association’s second coach, making 149, Lendrum 55, and F. Taylor 41. Grafton lost one wicket for 27.'

North Shore scored 214 against Y.M.0.A., Frnter contributing 79 and Gerrard 39. Y.M.C.A., who had kept a place open for Bowley, were dismissed for 43, Saunders taking seven wickets for 17. CHRISTCHURCH.

The last round of the matches in the first series of the championship was concluded in beautiful weather and on a very fast wicket. - The three leading teams —St. Albans, Riccarton, and Sydenham—each scored a win, though the two last mentioned had a narrow escape from defeat on the first innings. High School Old Boys, by getting a three-point win, have gone up into fourth place, and the three leading teams have 11 points and Old Boys 9. Riccarton. playing Limvood with six wickets in hand, required only 62 runs for a first innings lead, hut had difficulty in getting them, although before the innings closed they had a lead of 42.

East Christchurch failed to reach St. Alban’s total of 329, the innings closing for 216 (T. Kennedy 63). West Christchurch, playing Sydenham, required 37 runs for a first innings lead, with five wickets in hand. Four wickets fell for 9 runs, and the last wicket, when West Christchurch were four short of Sydenham’s total of 152. Alexander scored 43. Cunningham took- six wickets for 57. Sydenham. batting again, scored 318 (C. Oliver 84, W. Oliver 115). Old Boys easily defeated Old Collegians by an innings and 37 runs.

HAWKE CUP WANGANUI BEATS WAIKATO. The Hawke Cup match between Waikato (challengers) and Wanganui was concluded at Wanganui. In their first innings the local team made 361, and the visitors continued with two down for 20, the innings closing for 99. With 2G3 to make to win, the visitors followed on, and made a better showing, the first two men putting on 75 for two, but all were out for 153, leaving Wanganui the winners by an innings and 109 runs.

, K.G.G. V. SOUTH AFRICA Press Associatienr-By. Telegraph—Copyright CAPE TOWN, January 23. At Johannesburg the Marylebone team commenced another match against South Africa. Scores:— MARYLEBONE, , First Innings.

The weather was fine. Deane won

the toss, and sent England in on a fast wicket. There was a sensation before tho game had gone far. Holmes being beaten by a good ball from Bissett in tho second over. Sutcliffe and TyldesIcy played a dour, defensive game against good bowling, and at the luncheon adjournment the score was one for 67. When play was resumed excellent bowling and fielding kept tho runs down. Sutcliffe was obviously surprised at the decision when he was given out le" before, and it appeared rather as if Tie had hit the ball. The tail wagged with a vengeance, Peebles defying all attempts to dislodge him. His passive resistance amused the crowd, and with Staples ho played out time. SHEFFIELD SHIELD VICTORIA v. NEW SOUTH WALES. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright SYDNEY, January 29./ In the Sheffield Shield match Victoria in their first innings made 422 (Woodful 94, Hendry 138, Ryder 10b, Scaife not out 35). Gregory took four for 81, Nicholls two for 103. and Mailey three for 128. The weather was fine and the wicket good. The Victorians batted carefully against strong bowling and keen fielding. Woodful played a fine _ fighting innings, and his partnership with Hendry added 192 to the score. When Ryder joined Hendry runs came more freely, Ryder, in particular' tackling everything sent down. Gregory’s bowling was wonderfully good and fast, and he kept a, splendid length throughout. A thunderstorm caused a cessation of play before New South Wales were able to bat. [New South Wales in their first innings made 533.] .' MERRITT STAYS WITH CANTERBURY [Special to the ‘ Stab.’] CHRISTCHURCH, January 29. Cricketers will be-interested to learn that W. E. Merritt, the well-known cricketer, has joined the staff of the sports department .of E. Reece, Ltd., of this city. The importance of this to Canterbury cricket will ho realised when it is known that an attempt was being made to induce Merritt to leave Christchurch for another New Zealand centre.

Vorrath run out 2 Duncan c Knight b Galland ... ... 3 Shepherd c sub b Galland ... 15 Blair c Brown b Dimes ... ... ... 56 Allan st Chadwick b Galland ... 4 iiinney b Dimes ... ... 27 Caskie c sub. by Knight ... 23 Blainires Ibw b Knight ... 53 Barron b Hanau ... 71 M'lvor not out ... 40 Wilson not out ... 1 Extras ... 17 Total for nine wickets ... 322

First Innings. Blunt b Claridge ... 145 Gourley b Torrance ... 9 Holden c Sinclair b Torrance ... 0 Dickinson not out ... 105 Smith not out ... 11 Extras ... 20 Total for three wickets ... 290

Holmes b Bissett ... 1 Sutcliffe Ibw b Hall ... 37 Tyldeslcy Ibw b Bissett ... 42 Hammond o Cameron b Hall ... ... 28 Wyatt c Cameron b Hall ... 58 Stevenf* c Vincent b Hall ... 14 Astill c Hall b Bissett ... ... ... 3 Peebles not out ... ... ... ... 19 Staples not out ... 24 Extras ... 7 Seven wickets for ... .;. 233