CRICKET SEASON OPENS

Evening Star, Issue 20317, 28 October 1929, Page 6

CRICKET SEASON OPENS

GRANGE'S LARGE TALLY DI6KIHBWB BOWLINS PERFORMANCE MATCHES AT INTERESTINQ STASE Saturday marked the opening of the season’s cricket in Dunedin, and although it is early yet to make predictions the first round of matches in the Otago Cricket Association’s senior competition indicate that the grade games will be closely contested and full of interest. Fine weather (prevailed, and the wickets generally were in good order, the nain feature of the day being the fine howing of Grange against Old Boys, ast season’s champions. Saturday saw ho commencement of the Grange Jlnb’s jubilee celebrations, and it was appropriate perhaps that it should have scored 335 for eight wickets, Elmes batting exceptionally well for 80. Knight batted soundly for 63, and Galland played a solid innings for 72 not out. Chadwick batted brightly for 42. Dickinson registered a meritorious performance for Old Boys, taking four wickets with successive balls and finishing up with four wickets for 101 runs. Carisbrook shaped rather disappointingly against Albion, being dismissed for 196, in reply to which Albion lost one wicket for 50. Priest top-scored for Carisbrook with a useful innings of 37, Douglas made 29, and the promising young ex-Canterbury representative, Jacobs, batted stylishly for 24. Coming on towards the close of the innings Vorrath took two Carisbrook wickets for eight runs, the remainder of the wickets being fairly evenly distributed. Vorrath also batted brightly for 22, and Shepherd started the season well with 23 not out to his credit. Readmitted to senior status, Christian Brothers was at the wickets all afternoon againts Dunedin for 196 runs. T. Toomey top-scoring with 45. J. Parsons made 40, and F. M‘llroy 30.

HONOURS UST BATTING. G. Elmea (Grange), 80. A Galland (Grange) 72 not out. A. Knight (Grange), 63, T. Toomey (Christian Brothers), 45. J Parsons (Christian Brothers), 40. W. A. Priest (Carisbrook), 37. BOWLING. W. Vorrath (Albion), two for 8. Qr. Dickinson (Old Boys), four for 101. OARISBROOK V. ALBION Carisbrook was at tho wickets most of the afternoon against Albion at Carisbrook, but the total was only 196, too many of the batsmen showing lack of enterprise, which made for rather uninteresting cricket. The wicket was in good order and fairly easy, but tho outfield was a trifle uncertain. No fewer than eight bowlers were tried by Albion, the changes being used very judiciously by Vorrath, the Albion captain, Although the attack did not seem possessed of very groat sting the majority of the Carisbrook batsmen made it appear more difficult than it was by playing somewhat stilted cricket. Priest was to-scorer with a nicely-clayed 37, his runs being mainly the result of powerful driving, especially to the off. Douglas compiled a rather laborious 39, and Jacobs, the ex-Canterbury representative, batted stylishly for 24. Niramo got 21 by blight batting. The wickets were fairly evenly distributed, Vorrath getting the best figures with two for 8. Henderson shaped well with the ball, taking two for 88. He was keeping a good length and getting some turn on. Agnew and M'Gavin each got a couple of wickets, M'Haffie and Allen taking one apiece. At the drawing of stumps Albion had lost one wicket for 50, Shepherd batting in characteristic fashion for 33 nob out. Vorrath hit up 22 in quick time, and looked like making a good tally when lie was caught and bowled by Proctor Dunning won the toss, Carisbrook electing to bat on a fairly easy wicket. Jacobs and Cameron took strike, the former facing M'Gavin, who bowled from the pavilion end. Jacobs commenced by glancing the left-hander to leg for a single, and then faced Shepherd, who struck a good length and hcwled a maiden. Jacobs shaped confidently, and though the scoring was not fast, both he and Cameron batted steadily, the latter driving Shepherd through the covers for a couple. The first ten appeared when Cameron lifted M'Gavin to the on boundary, and he also made some good shots on the leg side. M'Gavin sent down a loose ball, which Jacobs sent crashing to the pickets wdth a powerful square cut. Silver replaced M'Gavin, but though he sent down some very _ loose stun neither batsmen appeared inclined to take any risks, and twenty was slow in appearing. Jacobs glanced Shepherd to square leg for three, and an over later Henderson took Shepherd’s place at the Cargill road end, bowling a maiden. Jacobs square cut Shepherd for a nice 4, and the next ho glanced to leg for a single. Thirty was hoisted with a crisp square cut for a single off Henderson, and Jacobs, who was now battin well, drove him to the on for 4. Agnew, a left-hnnder, replaced Silver, and his slows kept tho batsmen fairly quiet. Henderson was sending down a medium-pace ball and getting a bit of turn on, the first ball of his next over clean bowling Jacobs. 37—1—24. Jacobs played correct cricket for his runs, being particularly strong to the off. Dunning was the incomer, and he had a life before he had scored, Silver dropping a “ sitter ” off Henderson when fielding at square-leg. The exAucklander appreciated the let-off, and in the next over pulled Agnew to the Suare-leg boundary, Cameron glancing enderson to square-leg -for a single. A poor return to the wickets when Dunning drove to the on saw five runs added to the score, and Dunning drove Agnew past the bowler for 2, 50 runs appearing on tho board. Cameron was getting into his stride when ho lifted Agnew into M'Haffie’s hands at coverpoint. 51—2—15. Priest came in, but lost Dunning with little addition to the score, M'Haffie (who replaced Henderson) taking the latter’s off pin. 59 3 18. Douglas became associated with Priest, and the rate of scoring became slower, though Priest was making some good shots in front of the wicket. Vorrath was making fairly frequent changes in the howling, giving the batsmen little time to become set. Allen replaced Agnew, and Priest chopped him for a single. Priest brought 70 up by pulling M'Haffie for a couple, and added another 3 to square-leg. Douglas notched a single, but did not show a great deal of enterprise; Priest, on the other hand, batting fairly freely and driving through the covers for 4. Silver replaced M'Haffie, but was far from accurate, and Douglas banged him to square-leg

for a couple. Priest brought 90 up with a drive to the on pickets, and found the fence again with a slashing drive to the off. Priest was scoring more rapidly than Douglas, but with the score at 128 he put his pads in front to M‘Gavin, and was given out, the tea adjournment being taken with four wickets down for 128. Priest compiling 37 without making a mistake. Groves did not last long after the resumption, and after lifting M'Gavin to the off boundary was clean bowled in the same over. 133—5—4. Douglas went without addition to the score, failing to get on to one from Henderson, which howled him. 1336 —29. Lynch and Allan added 10 before Allan lifted Agnew to the on, Barron running in from the boundary to take a good catch. 143—7—7. Nimmon joined Lynch, who was fairly severe on the loose balls on the leg side. Allen brought about the latter’s dismissal with a ball that swung in, the score reading 163—8—19. Hawkesworth partnered Nimmo, and a useful partnership ensued, Nimmo mak ing some powerful drives to the off, while Hawkesworth made one or two good shots to leg. Vorrath had replaced Allen, and beat Nimmo with a ball that kept low. 192—9—21. Procter was last man in, but with the score at 196 Hawkesworth hit ono from Vorrath back to the bowler, who held a good catch. With less than three-quarters of an hour left for play Shepherd and Vorrath opened Albion’s innings, and the scoring began at a brisk rate, the former notching a single off Dunning. Procter bowled from the Cargill road end, Vorrath driving him to the on for 3, Ho scored a single with a nice pat down the gully. Vorrath despatched Dunning to the on boundary with a beautifully-timed drive, and turned him to leg for 3. Shepherd made a couple of nice shots to leg off Procter, and drove hard past the bowler for 4. Douglas replaced Procter for an over, and Vorrath sent the ball whizzing to the on pickets. He was getting on to them well, and followed with another 4. Procter took Dunning’s place at the pavilion end, and Vorrath sent one back to the bowler, Procter taking at good catch, 371 —22. Barron joined Shepherd, who was making some lovely strokes on the leg side, the pair being together when stumps were drawn with the score at 50 for one wicket. Shepherd was S 3 not out. Scores:—

CARISBROOK. First Innings. J. Jacobs b Henderson 24 D. Cameron c M'Haffie b Agnow ... 15 J. A. Dunning b M'Haffie 18 W. A. Priest Ibw b M'Gavin ... 37 W. Douglas b Henderson ... ... 29 L. Groves b M'Gavin 4 D. Allan c Barron b Agnow ... ... 7 P. Lynch b Allen 19 J. Nimmo b Vorrath ... -1 W. Hawkesworth c and b Aorrath a J. Procter not out ... 2 Extras - 12 Total 196 Bowling Analysis—G. M'Gavin, 11 overs, 1 no-ball, 3 maidens, 23 runs, 2 wickets; J. Shepherd, 9 overs, 2 maidens, 26 runs; J. M'Haffie, 7 overs. 2 maidens, 25 runs, 1 wicket; L. Silver. 0 overs, 3 maidens, 22 runs i C. Agnew. 8 overs, 1 maiden, 24 runs, 2 wickets; L. Henderson, 18 overs, 7 maidens, 38 runs, 2 wickets; J. Allen, 8 overs, 3 maidens, 17 runs, 1 wicket; W. Vorrath, 4 overs, 2 maidens, 8 runs, 2 wickets. ALBION, First Innings. J. Shepherd not out 23 W. Vorrath c and b Procter 22 J. Barron not ont 1 Extras ••• ••• ••• 4 Total for one wicket ... 50 Bowling Analysis—J. Dunning, 4 overs, 20 runs; J. Procter, 4 overs, 18 runs, 1 wicket; Douglas, 1 over, 8 rims.

SHAPING WEIL CHRISTIAN BROTHERS 1H ACTION Associated with the game between Dunedin and Christian Brothers on the Oval was a special interest arising out of the fact that this was the Brothers’ first appearance in senior cricket. There was quite a good attendance, and, although the day’s scoring was not particularly high, there were many bright features in the batting of the newcomers, whose performance theiefore can be classed as being very promising. At 6.20 the last wicket fell, with the score at 196. Of this total T. Toomey scored 45, J. Parsons 40, and F. M'llroy 30. Dunedin’s fielding was sotind, and the bowling of R. Torrance, sen., was mainly instrumental in keeping down the runs. However, it was Monk and M'Gregor who took the largest number of wickets—two apiece. The Brothers won the toss, and went in to bat on a wicket which had a bumpy patch near each end. Parsons took strike to Monk, and scored a couple to mid-on off the first ball. The rest of the over was quiet. Trundling from the city end Torrance also had a quiet time, but F. Toomey scored a 3 oft Monk s next ovei, mainly the result of an overthrow. The batsmen were evidently playing themselves in, but eventually Parsons succeeded in glancing Monk for a pretty 4. Torrance, who was bowling with the same easy action as of old, was being treated with great respect, and registered three maidens in succession. After about half an hour’s play M'Gregor relieved Monk, and bowled a maiden. Except for an occasional flutter at a loose ball, the batsmen plodded on carefully, and there was no break until Toomey was well caught behind the stumps by White off u fftst ono fiom M'Gregor. 23-;-!— 7. After being loined by Blair Parsons came to light with a few sizzling straight drives that took some stopping, nnd fi numbor or 2 b were Added to bis score. He followed these up by turning Torrance strongly to leg for 3. Blair plaved warily until he lashed M'Gregor high into the long field, and broke his duck. Cavanagh’started out on a bowling session instead of Torrance, Blair thumping his second ball over the short boundary for a couple. A 4 to Parsons off M'Gregor drew applause, but in the same over he gave a hare chance to the slip fieldsmen. In Cavanagh’s next over White snapped up Blair, and the score hoard read; - 40_2 —3. M'Carten, the incomer, quickly opened his account with a single, hut he subsequently edged M'Gregor dangerously high _to square leg, and clayed an uncertain over to Cavanagh. ‘Claridge gave M'Gregor a spell at this stage, and placed fom men deep in slips. Parsons got a loose one well away to square leg for 4. M'Carten started out to give a bright display of batting, and besides collecting three 2’s from Cavanagh, he lifted the same howler beautifully over the short boundary for 4 in the next over. Then came Parsons’s downfall. For some reason or other he patted - hall from Claridge softly back into the bowler’s hands. 68—3—40. M'Clintock went to the crease, and Templeton relieved Cavanagh. M'Carten had a go at him, failed, and the stumps rstri-d. 68—4—14 Brookes next—a lefthander! He opened his account, and brought 70 up by turning Claridge neatly for a single to leg.

After the tea adjournment Torrance went on bowling at the south end, and Monk commanded the attack from the city Brookes got Monk well away to fine leg for 4. A period of slow ting was broken when M'Clintock played Monk on. 81—5—2. ■ T. Tooraey, the newcomer, started in enterprising fashion, and opened his account at Monk’s expense. Templeton again took a hand with the ball. In the course of his first over he was 'lifted by Brookes high to long-on. but Turnbull missed the catch through misjudging the flight of the ball and getting too far under it. A little later Brookes was run out as the result ot a quick return. 91— J. Ryan joined T. Tooraey, and snicked Torrance nicely through the slips for 4. Tooraey and Ryan were going well when the latter ‘drove M'Gregor into the long field, and was well caught by Monk 111—7—3.

Tooraey .and MTlroy, in partnership, batted quite attractively, and MTlroy drove M'Gregor forcefully to the boundary. Cavanagh was handling the attack at the other end at this stage. Tooraey was getting nicely into his stride when he was smartly caught by Cavanagh off Torrance. 160—8—45. V. Cusack was the incomer. The bowling was now being changed fairly frequently, but the Christian Brothers’ tail continued to energetically, and the score crept up towards the 200 mark. At length Cusack was clean bowled by Monk after making a useful 13. 182—9 —13. A. Sullivan, last man in, had little chance, for MTlroy was run out shortly after the partnership started. The scores are as follow;

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS. First Innings, J. Parsons c and b C. Claridgo ... 40 F. Toomey c White b M'Gregor ... 7 J. Blair c White b Cavanagh ... 3 T, M'Carten h Templeton 14 J. M'Clintock b Monk 2 W. Brookes run out ... 16 T. Toomey c Cavanagh h R. Torrance, sen 45 J. Ryan c Monk b M'Gregor ... 3 F. MTlroy run out 30 V. Cusack b Monk 13 A. Sullivan not out ... ... ... ... 4 Extras «-• 19 Total 196 Bowling Analysis.—Monk, 18 overs, 2 maidens, 46 runs, 2 wickets; R. Torrance, sen., 25 overs, 13 maidens, 21 runs, 1 wicket; M'Gregor, 14 overs, 3 maidens, 31 runs, 2 wickets; Cavanagh 14 overs, 3 maidens, 38 runs, 1 wicket; Claridge, 6 overs, 25 runs, 1 wicket; Templeton, 5 overs, 16 runs, 1 wicket.

GRANGE V. OLD BOYS DICKIHSOH’B FEAT A most interesting afternoon’s cricket was witnessed in glorious sunny weather at Logan Park, where Grange met Old Boys. The wicket was in good order, and it was surprising, therefore, that A. W. Alloo, having won the toss, sent the Grange to the crease. The Grange made the most of this advantage. and at the drawing of stumps had' 333 runs on for eight wickets. Knight 63, Elmes 80, Chadwick 42, and Galland 72 not out were the principal scorers. For the first day all these batsmen showed particularly fine form, which augurs well for the club in its jubilee year. The most sensational feature of the afternoon was the bowling of George Dickinson. Grange performed the phenomenal feat of capturing four wickets with four consecutive balls. M'Mullan, Jackson, Morris, and Heenan were his victims. The latter three did not even get a “ sighter ” —their sticks being scattered with the first delivery received from the “speed” merchant. Up till this stage (200 runs being on the board) Dickinson had not received a wicket. He was bowling well, but did not get the full assistance of his field. In this respect the two Alloos were outstanding exceptions, while Harraway (wicket-keeper) was sound. Knight and Boya went to the crease, the former facing the hot attack of Dickinson. The first over produced a leg bye, and Knight opened his account with a single off A. W Alloo. Boyd played a mco leg stroke for 3 off Dickinson, whose deliveries were inclined to rise. Boyd played an over from him without hitting a ball, but in Grange’s next over lie hit the first boundary and brought double figures up on the board In the fast bowler’s fifth over Boyd attempted to pull him to leg, and he was bowled with a “no ball.” fn the same over ho snicked one dangerously into the slips. After half an hour’s play 30 runs appeared on the board, lloycl being successful in pulling Dickinson to the Tog boundary. A. W. Alloo was bowling a good length from the other end, and kept the batsmen quiet. Boyd had a narrow shave when he snicked one over his head off Dickinson. The ball passed through the hands of both Harraway and Leader. Knight brought the total score to 50, his own score being 10. In Alloo’s next over Boyd had the misfortune to be run out through a misunderstanding with his partner. 51—1—26. Elmes was the newcomer, and was not long at the crease before ho sent Leader, who had taken over from Dickinson, to the boundary with a good hard drive. H. C. Alloo received similar treatment in his third over, when Elmes pulled a high one to leg. Both batsmen were playing cautiously, though the runs were coming fairly, fast. Maloney sent down two overs tor 9 runs. The 100 appeared after eighty minutes of play, when Elmes, who was hitting hard, drove H. C. Alloo for the coveted 4. When 44 Knight had a narrow escape from being run out. The afternoon tea adjournment was taken at 4 o’clock, Knight being 44 and Elmes 28.

Play was resumed at 4.23, and in Dickinson’s first over Elmes skied one well behind the wickets, but Gale failed to take a rather difficult catch. A. W. Alloo continued the attack from the other end. and kept the batsmen quiet, as previously. When 39, Elmes was dropped by Leader (first slip) off Dickinson With a beautiful square cut to the fence off Alloo, Knight passed the 50 mark, after being at the crease for 112 minutes. Two overs later Elmes, who was batting brightly, also reached , the half-century in just over the hour. Shortly afterwards Elmes opened his shoulders, and, after sending Leader to the fence twice in succession, gave similar treatment to Dickinson. Elmes continued merrily until he reached 80, when ho was bowled with a straight one from Maloney, who had replaced Alloo. Elmes had scored his runs in the good time of eightyseven minutes, and had given only two hard chances. 189—2—80. With the addition of another run, Maloney was favoured with another wicket. Knight sending one up to Giles at mid-on. He was at the crease for 140 minutes, and gave a sound dispay. 190—3—63. Galland and M'MuDan were now together at the crease, and the latter survived a few overs, when he snicked one into Harraway’s hands behind the sticks off Dickinson. 201—4—4, This success evidently gave Otago’s “express” fresh life, for bis next ball clean bowled Jackson, and the next

took Morris’s off pin with one of his beet balls. Dickinson thus secured the " hat trick.” 201—(3—U. Maloney’s next over added 4 runs to the score, and then Dickinson’s first ball next over brought him further success. He scattered . Heenan’s stumps with another good delivery. Ho had taken the four wickets with four consecutive balls. 205—7—1. Charlie Chadwick joined Galland, and these two stopped the rot. By good, sound cricket, with boundaries numerous, the score reached 250. Galland passed the 50 mark, and Chadwick. standing well out to Dickinson, brought his score up to 38. Off one over from the speed merchant Chadwick hit four boundaries. All of them were nicely executed strokes, and shortly afterwards the board showed 300. This partnership was undoubtedly the brightest feature of the match. After so»ding down thirty overs for 101 runs for four wickets, Dickinson gave over to Leader. The change was successful, Chadwick poking one up to H. C. Alloo at point in the new bowler’s first over, which was a maiden. 304 a-42. Tomkinson joined Galland, and began his life by banging H. C. Alloo_ to the fence. Galland was still batting solidly, nearing the 70 mark without giving a chance. Tomkinson was 13 when he lifted one from Leader, but Giles and J. Smith both made for the ball, and the catch was dropped. Stumps were drawn shortly afterwards, Galland being undefeated with 72, and Tomkinson with 17. The scores are as follow; GRANGE. First Innings. A. Boyd run out ... 26 A. Knight e Giles b Maloney ... 63 C. Elmes b Maloney ... 80 A. Galland not out ... 72 J. M'Mullan c Harraway b Dickinson A. Jackson b Dickinson 0 B. Morris b Dickinson 0 D. Heenan b Dickinson 1 C. Chadwick c H. C. Alloo b Leader 42 S. Tomkinson not out 17 Extras Total for eight wickets ... 335 Bowling Analysis.—G. Dickinson, 180 balls, 5 maidens. 7 nb-balls, 101 runs, 4 wickets; A. W. Alloo, 126 balls, 67 runs; V. Leader, 72 balls, 8 maidens, 51 runs. 1 wicket; D. Maloney, 60 balls, 43 runs, 2 wickets; H. C. Alloo, 66 balls, 1 maiden. 43 runs.

SECOND GRADE (A SECTION) High School Old Boys commenced the season’s fixtures with a match against the newly-fomed University Club. University won the toss, and elected to bat. The opening batsmen began very quietly against the bowling of Logan and Latimer, both of whom were keeping a good length. M'Gavin, who had been making some good shots', was bowled by Logan. Wayne, the newcomer, did not last fong, being run out while attempting an impossible run. Dixon and Clouston then became associated in a useful partnership, Dixon placing his shots freely, while Clouston indulged in some lusty drives. It was not until Simmers and Gilkinson wore batting together that University’s score began to rise to any noticeable extent. Both these players hit out well, - but rather recklessly, and both fell victims to Logan. The remaining batsmen failed to add to the score to any extent, and University’s innings closed for 117 runs. Clark kept the wickets very well. For Old Boys Logan, who took five wickets for 50 runs, was the most successful bowler. Beck also finished up with a good average, securing three wickets for 14 runs. Latiniet, who bowled steadily most of the afternoon, secured one for 16. Old Boys’ innings commenced at 5.20, and at the call of time the score road 59 for no wickets. Latimer and Ihbotson were the opening batsmen, and both displayed some good shots. In the match Carisbrook A_v. Albion at Carisbrook Albion made 58 runs in their first innings, Silver contributing 38. Carisbrook made 116 (G. Groves 25, J. Cameron 23, Noble 20, Aitfeen 20). For Carisbrook Charman took three wickets for 24 runs, Douglas three for 2, J. Cameron one for 4, Noble one for 6, and Groves one for B. For Albion Frood took throe wickets for 14 runs, and Silver and Robinson also bowled well. In their second innings Albion have two wickets down for 27 runs. Playing against Carisbrook B Northeast Valiev made 77 runs (Hughes 20, H. Bunn 12. H. Cullen 12) and Carisbrook 40 runs, Dr Moore (7) being the top scorer. Bowling for Valley Cook took six wickets for 12 runs and Bunn four for 20, and for Carisbrook Fogo five for 19 and Noble four for 23. Christian Brothers’ Old Boys, playing Kaikorai at Logan Park, scored 76 in their first innings, and 10 for two wickets in the second. R. Cusack made 20 runs and J. M‘Car ten 21. R. Cusack took five wickets for 28, C. Mowat two for 22, and T. Rogerson two for 24. Kaikorai scored 134 in the first innings (S. Crawford 24, C. Beehy 23, L. Stewart 22, and L. Vial 21). Harris took six wickets for 16 and Ahlbrandt four for 45.

In the match Grange y. Dunedin at Logan Park Grange, batting first, made 144 (Dey run out 50, Mount 27, Buswell 19, and Oranfield 10). Dunedin in their first innings made 57, Constable being the only one to make a stand with a well bit 33. Bowling for Dunedin Constable took five wickets, Douglas two, and Prebblo one. Dey (three wickets for 17 runs) and E. Downes (six for 19) were the best bowlers for Grange. Both sides batted a man short.

SECOND GRADE (B SECTION) Christian Brothers’ Old Boys declared with six wickets for 281 runs, and defeated High School Old Boys, who made 91. Batting for Christian Brothers Parsons made 94 runs, Paterson 74, M'Cormack 57. Hayes (31) was tho top scorer for High School Old Boys. Parsons and Tobin bowled well for Christian Brothers, as did Hayes for High School Old Boys. Grange (117) defeated Kaikorai B (72) by 45 runs J. Dey (24)', Twoso f 14), Hepburn (14), Graham (10), anti Baxter (10) batted in good style. M‘Gregor (29) and Reid (10) played well for Kaikorai. Hepburn (four wickets for 8), Webb (two for 7), and Klitscher (three for 20) bowled well for Grange. Hams and Hill did likewise for Kaikorai. In the High School v. Carisbrook G match School went in first and made 213 for nine wickets declared (Cameron 63, Hercus 46). Carisbrook followed, and made 231 (Austin retired 60, Bowie 51, Rayner 50), thus winning by 18 runs. Jolly bowled well for School and Rayner for Carisbrook. University B defeated Christian Brothers C by four wickets and 17C runs. University made 228 for six wickets (Parton 63 retired, De Vautier 54 retired. Pilkington 43. Harraway 31 not out, Benson 14). Fox and Montague took the wickets for Christian Brothers. Christian Brothers made 52 ft a {fey 21). Malcolm (three wickets), Pilkinson (two), and O’Kane (two) bowled well for University. North-east Valley (119 for seven wickets) defeated Carisbrook C (81).

For Valley M'Lennan 68 and Beadle 28 not out were the best scorers, as were Geddes 47 not out and Sephson 15 for Carisbrook.' The bowling honours for Valley were shared by Peart (four for 24), Beadle (two for 2), M'Lennan (two for 10), Powell (one for 14), and Glover (one for 17), and for Carisbrook Hensleigh (three for 29), Manley (two for 20), and Briggs (one for 19). Albion v. Dunedin C.—Dunedin C made 86 (Day 33, Thompson 18, Perry 10). Leader took three wickets for 26, Grant two for 11, and M'Ghee two for 22. Albion made 174 (M'Ghee 105 not out, Campbell 29, Leader 11). Thompson took two wickets for 36, Wycherley two for 48, and Petri© two for 41. Albion won by 88 runs. THIRD GRADE Kaikorai (71 and 52 for three wickets) beat Caversham Presbyterian (62 and 59) by seven wickets. S. Harbourn (12) and D. Harbourn (.33) batted well for the winners, and Kennedy and Plunket for the losers. Campbell, Crawford, and M'CalHon shared the bowling for Kaikorai. Kerr bowled well for Caversham. Grange met and defeated Dunedin at Logan Park. Dunedin, batting first, compiled 70, of which Kane (16) and Eckhold (10) jgqrc the principal scorers. Bowling honours were divided between Prentice and Eckhold. Grange replied with 87, Knowles (39), Rowlands (16), Duncan (11) being the best batsman. Rowlands (five for 25) and Campbell (two for 5) were the most successful of the bowlers. FOURTH GRADE Grange (118) defeated High School (63). Watson (22), Ogier (21), Mercer (18), Owens (13), and Timms (10) reached double figures for Grange; while Manning (10) , Botting (11), and Greenall (10) showed promise for School. Ogier, Mercer, and Traynor shared the howling honours for Grange, and Manning and Nuttall did likewise for School. BOYS’ ASSOCIATION Grange -(B8) defeated Christian Brothers (10 and 38) by an innings and 40 runs. Batting for Grange, Anderson made 16, Fox 15, and Hay 13. Power and Hogan batted the best for Christian Brothers. Hay (seven wickets for 3 runs) and Fox (four for 10) bowled in good style for Grange, while Hogan secured the most wickets for Christian Brothers. Albion v. Technical A.—Technical A made 54 (M'Arthur 25, Beighton 12). Vinnicombo took six wickets for 16 and Anderson three for 25. Albion scored 168 for eight wickets (Dalziel 39, Walkinshaw 24, Vinnicomhe .26). Bain took four wickets and Kerr 2. Albion won by two wickets and 114 runs.

GAMES IN THE NORTH WELLINGTON. The senior competition was continued in fine weather. University 336 beat Old Boys 384. Hutt 234 beat Wellington 201 and one for 108. Petono 206 and seven wickets for 70 beat Institute 175. Kilbirnie 167 and six wickets for 118 (declared) beat Midland 101 and six for 96 The best performances in batting wore H M. Lambert (Old Boys) 79, K. C James (Old Boys) 66, W. M'Kenzie (Hutt) 66 not out, D. Burt (Institute) 56 not out, W. F. Airey (Wellington) 56 not out, C. Reynolds (Old Boys) 51, W. J. R. Christopherson (Kilbirnie) 51. Bowling, R. H. Hope (Petone) took five wickets for 90. CHRISTCHURCH. The second round of matches was commenced in bleak, dull, but dry weather. Riccarton, playing East Christchurch, scored 277 (J. L. Powell 80). Cunningham took five wickets for 74. Against Linwood, Old Collegians scored 292 (Chrystall 55, Lester 47, Burroughs 52). Linwood has one wicket down for 30 runs. Against St. Albans, West Christchurch scored 205 (W. Hayes 38). Lindley took" four wickets for 69. Batting first against Old Boys, Sydenham were all out for 137 (J. Newman 48). Merritt took five wickets for 32 Old Boys have lost two wickets for 67. THE WIDER WICKET LONDON, October 26. The replies by the county players and umpires to the M.C.C.’s special subcommittee’s questionnaire show that a majority favour the confirmation of a wider wicket. The sub-committee is reporting that P is a mistake to revert to the old wicket, and is urging the M.C.C to try the experiment with the minor counties, the other clubs to assist it in making a decision. Eighteen out of twenty-two umpires favoured a continuance of the experiment with ibw if a batsman has first snicked the ball. £3,000 FOR SUTCLIFFE LONDON, October 26. Sutcliffe’s benefit realised £3,000, which is a record for Yorkshire cricket. MATCHES IN AUSTRALIA SYDNEY, October 27. Playing for Paddington against Glebe, R. H. Bettington made 93 runs not out For Balmain against Marrickville, Longworth made 64 not out. Bowling for Petersham against Gordon, M‘Andrews took seven wickets for 93 runs ; and for Western Suburbs against University Dupain took six wickets for 52 runs. _ MELBOURNE, October 27. Playing for Melbourne against St. Kilda, Ponsford made 55 runs. Ironmonger took six wickets for 16 runs.