SATURDAY’S CRICKET

Evening Star, Issue 21655, 26 February 1934, Page 4

SATURDAY’S CRICKET

There were several surprises in the play of the senior competition on Saturday when ideal weather favoured all matches. . Kaikorai hoisted the huge total or 328 for five wickets against Christian Brothers who spent .the whole afternoon in the field. M'Knight registered a century and took part m it fine opening partnership with R. Cherry who made 71. Holden was shaping well when he way run out for 45, and Constable and M'Gregor were undefeated with a score of 38 each. Considerable interest was attached to the Grange-High School Old Boys match oil the North Ground where Grange, mainly through a fine effort of T. Chettleburgh, compiled 256 runs. Dickinson took three wickets for Old Boys, but the most effective member of the attack was 0. E. Payne, a medium fast bowler who was captain or the High School first eleven last season. He took five wickets for 40. Albion could only collect 143 against University, for whom A. Cameron, with his tricky deliveries, was the destructive agent. He captured seven wickets, And S. Duncan, •). Shepard, and R. Silver were the only batsmen to make anvthing irt the nature of a . stand. \V. Ditchfield carried his bat. for 117 for Dunedin against Carisbrook which replied with 36 runs without loss. J. Nimmo, J. Dunning, and D. Cameron were the successful members of the attack,’ and Nimmo caused a sensation performing the “ hat 1 trick. ’ honours list BATTING W. Ditchfield (Dunedin), 117 not ° U T. 'Chettleburgh (Grange), 116. G. M'Knight (Kaikorai), 109. N. Cherry (Kaikorai), 71. A. Holden (Kaikorai), 45. C. Elmes (Grange), 35. BOWLING R. Silver (Albion), 6 for 27. A. R. Cameron (University), 7 tor 71. O. Payne (Old Boys),-5 for 40. J. Nimmo (Carisbrook), 4 for 00. D. Cameron (Carisbrook), 3 for 33. A CENTURY TO DITCHFIELD

NIMMO PERFORMS THE “ HAT TftlCK ” \ carefully-compiled 117 not out by 1 .tubfield, who gave only one.chance, together with the performing of the “ hat-trick ” by Nimnio, atoned somewhat for a drab afternoon’s, cricket m the game between Carisbrook and Dunedin at Carisbrook. ' Cavanagh and Ditchfield opened Dunedin’s innings on a fast wicket, Dunning and Nimmo being the bowlers. From the beginning the scoring was very slow, both batsmen being on the defence. The first wicket fell at 21, Cavanagh, with 11 to his credit, putting his foot in front of a delivery from Cameron, who had replaced Nimmo. Noble followed, but did not kst long, arid Torrance joined Ditchfield. Runs came inostlv as the result of singles, an occasional, ‘ boundary relieving . very dreary cricket. . .. , Ditchfield was patience personified, arid the -score mounted mainly as the result of singles. Torrance ran into double figures by hooking Dunning for a brace, but with the total at 85 Nimmo beat him with a good-length ball which shattered his wicket. 85 —3—19. . Though still feeling the effects of his strenuous exertions in the iuterprovincial match. Dunning was keeping a good length, and quickly ftcounted for Symonds and Claridge. Five wickets were down for 125 when Valentine came to the crease, and after starting rather shakilv he soon settled down to ploy a subdued but correct innings, and with Ditchfield, who was mainly on the dofensive* advanced the score total to 164 before being well caught by Botting off Nimmo. 1646 —21. Nimmo was keeping an, excellent length and direction at this stage, and with‘his next delivery he dean-bowled Cranston, while he completed his success by dismissing Douglas in the same flianner to: obtain the u hat-trick. 164—8—0 Partnered by M'Gavin, Ditchfield entered the eighties with a cover-drive off Nimnio for 2, and interest centred round his chances of reaching the century before’ the. innings closed. In Nimmo’s next over M'Gavin narrowly missed being bowled. Four consecutive maidens were bowled, both batsmen being very cautious. At length, Ditchfield straight-drove Nimmo to the- pickets to advance his tally within four of the century, and facing Procter, Who had come on in place of

THREE CENTURIES SCORED—KAIKORAI HOISTS FORMIDABLE TOTAL AGAINST CHRISTIAN BROTHERS—M‘KNIGHT BATS STEADILY FDR 109—CHETTLEBURGH SCORES 1 U> —PAYNE TAKES 5 WICKETS FOR OLD BOYS UNIVERSITY FAILS AGAINST R. SILVER AND SHEPHERD—DITCHFIELD REGISTERS 117 NOT OUT AGAINST CARISBROOK—NIMMO’S “HAT TRICK.”

Nimmo, reached the hundred after being at the wickets for over three hours.

Meanwhile M-'Gavin was holding his end up, and ran into double figures with a single off Dunning to bring 190 on to the board. With the total at 194, however, he was smartly stumped by Bolting, Cameron being the bowler. \\’hite, the last man, joined Ditchfield, who late cut Nimmo for 4, and a single to White brought the total to 200. In attempting a short run White, when 6, was run out. the innings closing for 213 runs. Ditchfield with 117 to his credit, including fourteen 4’s, being not out. His had been a very patient display. and he only gave one chance. Bolting missing a catch when the batsman was 42. With half an hour left for play Carisbrook opened th#ir innings, Cox and Cameron opening to Douglas and Claridge, and after a period of slow scoring, CoS brought 20 up by coverdriving Douglas to the pickets, while Cameron opened his account with a single. When stumps were drawn for the day 36 were on without loss, Cox being 22, and Cameron 4. Details: — DUNEDIN. —First Innings. V. Cavanagh Ibw D. Cameron ... 11 W. Ditchfield not out 117 Noble c Procter b D. Cameron ... 7 R. Torrance b Nimmo 19 Symonds b Dunning 3 C. Claridge b Dunning I A. Valentine c Bolting b Nimmo 21 C. Cranston b Nimmo 0 Douglas b Nimmo _ 0 G. M'Gavin st Bolting b D. Cameron 13 White run out 6 Extras ■ ... 15 Total ... 213

CARISBROOK. —First Innings.— D. Cameron not out 4 K. Cox not out ... 24 Extras 10 Total for no wickets 36

CHETTLEBURGH'S FINE INNINGS ORANGE IN GOOD POSITION One of the best innings seen at the North Ground for many seasons was provided by Chettleburgh, who compiled 116 in the quick time of 109 minutes in the gatne between Grange and High School Old Boys, who will have to make a good showing if they wish ■to maintain their unbeaten record. In taking five wickets Payne bowled very well, but was not supported by the fielding of the ,01d Boys' side, which was poor all afternoon. Grange had first use of a fast wicket, Knight and Bey taking strike to Dickinson and Leader. (n the latter’s first over Knight dangerously lifted him, but although the fieldsmen in each case got their hand to the ball they could not bring off a catch. Dey was the first to go, for with the total at 14 he succumbed Ibw' to Leader, and Knight was joined by Chettleburgh, who a moment later lost Knight, the batsman being brilliantly caught by Clark behind the wickets. 34—2—22. With the advent of Chettleburgh to the crease runs came freely, both he and Elmes attacking the bowling, Chettleburgh in particular being very aggressive. Seventy-six runs were added to the total before they were separated. Elmes. eventually .being. bowled by the first delivery of Payne. 110—4—35. Three more wickets followed in quick succession, Payne, who was keeping an excellent' length, causing the dismissals of Gallaiid, Knowles, and Chadwick, Six wickets had fallen for 158 when the tea adjournment was taken, Chettleburgh being 91. On resumption Tomkinson adopted defensive' tactics, and was content to keep his wicket intact while his partner made the runs. After being at the wickets for 109 minutes Chettleburgh reached the century, hut when 116 he lifted a ball from Dickinson to long-on, where Giles accepted the chance. Chettleburgh hod played a chanceless innings occupying 123 minutes, and his score included nineteen 4’s. Tomkinson, Who had stayed with -Chettleburgh while 47 were added to the total, quickly followed, and ■ Boyd also had a brief stay: but Lemin and Ledgerwood, in a productive last-wicket stand, carried the total to 256. Payne secured the excellent figures of five for 40. Old Boys’ innings opened as brghtly as did that of Grange. While Saxton played carefully Gale vigorously 'attacked the bowling. Their partnership yielded 77 runs, and ended when Gale, after batting for only forty-three minutes for 55 runs, including nine 4’s, was caught in the outfield by Elmes. At the drawing of stumps Old Bovs had scored 93 without further loss. Details:— GRANGE. First Innings. Knight c Clark b Beck 22 Dey Ibw b Leader 1 Chettleburgh c Giles b Dickinson 116 Elmes b Payne 35 Galland Ibw b Payne H Knowles b Payne 0 Chadwick b Payne ... 7 Tomkinson c header I) Dickinson ... 6 Boyd h Payne 6 Lemhi not out • 24 Ledgcrwood b Dickinson ... ... It Extras ... 20 Total 256

HIGH SCHOOL OLD BOYS. First Innings. Gale c Elmes b Dey 55 Saxton not out 19 Clark not out 10 Extras 9 Total for one wicket ... 93 —Rowling Analysis.—

KAIKORAi S LARGE TALLY CHRISTIAN BROTHERS' BIG TASK One of the biggest ’ totals of the season was hoisted by Kaikorai against Christian Brothers at Bishopscourt. The feature of the innings was the fine first-wicket partnership between M'Knight and Cherry, the former making nine over his century before he was caught out by M'Carten off Mowat. and Cherry scoring 71. M'Knight was dropped at 18, but gave no chances* after that, and played a good steady game, playing shots all round the wicket. His innings lasted for just three hours, while Cherry was at the wickets for one hour and fifty minutes. Neither batsman hit any sixes, but M'Knight had fourteen 4’s and Cherry twelve. Holden was going well when he was run .out, and Constable and M'Grcgor also played a dashing' innings, the latter hitting two magnificent sixes just before stumps were drawn.. Details;— KAIKORAI. —First Innings.—: M'Knight c M'Carten b Mowat ... 109 Cherry c Tpomey b Brookes 71 Talbot c Brookes b Lyhch ... ... 6 Holden run out ... ... 45 Balk Ibw b Brookes ... ... 0 Constable not out 38 M'Gregor not out ... 38 Extras ... 21 Total for five wickets ... 328 -Bowling Analysis.—

’VARSITY DISMISSED FOR 98 SILVER IN GOOD FORM Logan Park No. 1 was in splendid order for the match between University and Albion. , Albion won the toss, and elected to bat, and compiled 143 rims before the side was dismissed. Duncan made 33 by vigorous cricket; Silver batted welj for 24, and Shepherd made 23 in quick time. Cameron, bowling for University, secured seven wickets for 71 runs, Sinclair taking two wickets for 40 runs. University side was dismissed for 98 runs, leaving Albion 45 runs ahead on the first innings. Priest retired after making 18 runs, and, Uttley (27), Ibbotson (21), and Lawson (10) were.the only batsmen who could do anything with either Silver or Shepherd. Silver bowled splendidly, keeping a good length throughout the innings, and his performance (six wickets for 27 runs) was an outstanding effort. Details:— ALBION. —First Innings-. Miller c Priest b Cameron ... ’ ... ,14 Dalziel b Cameron ... ... 11 Smith Ibw b Cameron i. 6 Shepherd c Priest b Cameron ... 23 Duncan b Sinclair, 33 Martin c Sinclair h Cameron ... 9 Barron c Sinclair b Gilkison ... 8 Silver not out ■ . 24 Allen ’ Lawson b Sinclair 5 Walkinshaw c and b Cameron ... 4 Heenan Ibw b Cameron 0 Extras ... .... ... ... 6 Total 143

UNIVERSITY. —First Innings.— Priest retired 18 Ibbotson b Silver 21 Uttley b Silver ... ... ... ... ... 27 Sinclair b Silver ... 2 Lawson b Silver ... 10 M'Lachlan'b Silver 3 Robinson b . Silver 2 Burt b Sbepberd ... 5 Jolly b Silver 2 Wilkinson not out ... 1 Cameron b Shepherd ... 0 Extras 7 Total 98 • —Bowling Analysts.—

SECOND GRADE A Christian Brothers Old Boys, playing Grange at the North Ground, batted first to score 85 (Marshall 15, A. Sullivan 15, Cole 12, and D, Sullivan 11). Bowling for Grange, Douglas took five for 18. Mercer two for 14, Anderson one for four, and Michie one for 19. Grange replied with 230 for six wickets, declared (Mercer 88 not out, Shepherd 62 not out, Hogg 28, Michie 14, and Allen 11). Bowling for Christian Brothers Old Boys, H. Dolan took three wickets, J. Dolan two, and Armstrong one. Albion v. University.—Albion 314 for nine wickets (W. Sinton 66, J. Prood a. , A. Wilson 39, Lattimer 36, J. Sinton 36, A. Sinclair 35). Bowling for University, Bcgg fonr wickets for. 58 and Christie three for 36 did best. In the game Dunedin B v. Kaikorai, Dunedin batted first, compiling 89 runs (Holly 22, Denholm 10. Mearns 18, Hollaway 16 not out). Hollebon (two for five). Ahlbrandt (three for 27), and Smith (five for. 13) bowled well for Kaikorai. At the drawing of stumps Kaikorai had lost five for 230 (Smales 88,' Burgoss 59, Vial 31, Smith 15, and Stewart .21 notout). Dunedin A and Port, Chalmers met on Oval No. 1, and Port,'batting first, scored 85 runs. Braithwaite 18, Hus-

sell 14, Hayward 12 not out, and Walsh 11 were the best performers with the bat. Bowling for Dunedin, Hope secured five wickets for .‘56 runs, Rackley four for 30, and Callam one lor' 8. Dunedin’s first innings realised 143 runs (Heather 42, Callam 42, and Eckhold 10). Bowling for Port, Anderson secured six wickets for 36 runs and Braithwaite four for 16. Carisbrook A and B teams commenced a game on the No. 2 wicket at Carisbrook. The A’s batted fi"st and compiled 398 for the innings. Newman, whose score of 97 included thirteen 4’s, was very severe on any balls short-pitched, while Howorth, going in last, rattled up 92 against the tired bowling. Napier’s 48 was the soundest knock of the innings, and Lumsden (40). Paape (36), E. W. Procter (29 not out), Kerens (24), and Charman (10) also batted. Bowling for the B’s, Ross took two for 34, Russell four for 71, Wilson one for 44, and Ramsay one for 61. The B team had lost two wickets for 4 at stumps. SECOND GRADE B Green Island nine for 122 (L. Lindsay 29 retired, W. Miller 24, T. Grant 20 not out, Oliver 11; Millard two for eight, Hughes two for 9, Todd one for 4) defeated Grange 62 (Todd 22 not out, Nesbit 14; Berry three for 12, Samson four for 16, G. Miller two for 9) High School defeated Albion by ,28 runs. Albion, batting first, made 65 (Broadfoot 34). Bowling for School, Colvin took three wickets for 11 runs, Mahony three for 14, and Farrell three for 19. School passed Albion’s total with four wickets in hand, the innings realising 93 runs (Mahony 28, Edwards 21, and Otway 19 not out). For Albion, Hayden took three for 27 and Cameron three for 18. High School Old Boys’ A, 129 (Harraway 60, Swallow 22. 7’radley 10) defeated Dunedin 110 (Hayden 34, Thomson 29, Tointon 10). Bowling for Old Boys, K. Stevens took six for 21 and M'Millan three for 28, and for Dunedin Anderson took five for 42, Bantwo for 4, and Davies two for 12. Logan Park 312 for eight wickets (A. Downes 131, Hand 51, Howie 46, Stark 33; Hay five for 10, Howie four for 13) beat Old Boys 26 (Herbert 1] ; Wilson four wickets, Groves two, Evans one, Morgan one). Taieri 155 for four wickets (F. Scott 44, M'fntosh 32 not out, Cnrsey 21 not out, Doogue 20, F. Murray 15;"Dunbar one for 24, L. Anderson one for 23, Barnard one for 18, Hollebon one for 10) bent Knikorni 80 (Burgess 16, L. Anderson 14 not out, Hollebon 12, Henderson 10; Low four for 27, Tomkins three for 24, Paul one for 1). John M/Glnshan College made 63 against Y.M.C.A. A (E. Stevenson 13, Rhodes 10 not out; Miller five for 25. Dixon three for 24), Y.M.C.A. replied wth 139 (D. Boucher 33, R. Herbert 22, D. Miller 21; E. Stevenson five for 35, T. Stevenson two for 17). THIRD GRADE Taieri B, 112 for five wickets (Osbourne 47, Craig 24; Osbom-ne three for 32, M'Cunn two for 12, Bowie two for eight) beat North-east Valley (Connelly 13,. .Mason 11, Duel] . 10; Isaacs two for five). Albion, 406 for nine wickets (Bazin 105, retired, Chisholm 82, Dcuchrass 53, Cherry 40, Napper 35, French 22, Archer 19; Cherry six for 32, Archer four for 33) bent Dunedin, 66(Pyne 14, Frew 10;- Porteous four wic-' kets). Logan Park B, 75 (Payton 22 not out, Howie 21, Griffen 11, Taylor) 10; Howie five for- five, Taylor four for six) defeated Y.M.C.A., 28 (Miller four , for 28. . • . Logan Park A, 88 (Smith 25, Campbell 1.2; Perrers six for 26, Walker tin-fee for 28) defeated Taieri A, 59 (Murray 21, Findlay 12; Renton five for eight, Scott four for 27). Carisbrook, 81 (J. Patterson 30, Esquilant 15, Meiuung 10; Rogers seven for 32) and seven for 34 (Rogers four for 10, Buchanan three for 16) beat North-east Valley, Presbyterians, 51 and live tor 98. declared (Rogers 16, Buchanan 25, Vivian 10, Lordeu 19; Carter six for one. Heighten three for 14, MeinUng two for 11). - Playing against Port Chalmers at Port Grange was dismissed for 9 runs. Port replied with 76 (Earl 21, J. Hutton- 11). ■ In the second innings Grange Compiled 52 (Simpson 12, Sutherland 12). Bowling for Port in the first innings Earl took six wickets for 5, C; Wilson four wickets for 4; and in the second innings Earl took five for 25 and C. Wilson one for 5. For Grange Nisbet took two for 6 and Simpson three for 7. LEAGUE GAMES A Section. Pride of Leith A.0.F., .83 (Kerr 23, Gaston 10 not out; Dillon four for 13, E. Hellyer five for nine) defeated Hillside, 22 (Crawford-six for 14, Townsend two for 19). Shell, 133 (Shallcrass 10, V. Riach 42, Wildgoose 15; Hummerstone seven for 30, A Riach two lor nine) defeated Cadbury. Fry, Hudson, 37 (Sanderson 21; Sanderson four for 35, Simon three lor 25 Dodds two for two). Town Hall, 158 (Collins 65, Wilson 41, Keen 13; .1. Gould live for 21, Wilson two for 16) defeated 'Tramways, 38 (O’Connor 16, Agnew 12, Steel three for 44, Holliday three for 17, Agnew two lor 38). Railway, 159 (Howarth,, jun., 48, Fulton 39, Stewart 10, Haffenden 33 not out, Smith 15, Loeffler three for 48) defeated Standard, 147 for sis wickets declared (Quest 38, Hendrick 10, Keenan 27 not out, Little 12 not out; Quest four for 46, Hendrick three for 38, Wells three for 41). B Section, Roslyn Mills 98 (Scott 45, C. Inghs 26 not out; Muir nine lor 5) defeated Speights 31 (Knight three for 35. Hoilyniiln three for 42). E.P. and L. 159 for live wickets (Morrison 48, Pullar 24, Walker 16 not out, Smith 34 retired; Pullar six for 22, Smith two for 26) defeated Stai 79 (Otto 16, Massey 18 not out, M'Lauchlnn 13; Dawkins two for 26) Po-t Office. 204 (O’Callaghan 27, Reddington 13, Briggs 19, Templeton 74, Morrison 14, Mort 14; Reddington five for 27, Templeton four for 26, Henry 18 not out) defeated Star Stores 77 (Avery 16, L, Payne 18, Roberts 21; Laurie two for 48, Payne six for 50). Loco 169 (Briggs 73, Hendleburoh 16, Whyte 11, Sinclair 32 not out; Simpson two lor 11, Sanderson two for 8) drew with Three Star, 59 for six wickets (Currie 11; Rennie five for 64, Currie two for 19, C. South two for 28). Ross and Glendining’s 65 and 24 for no wickets (Tyson 20, Gapes 13; Holt four for 21, Smith four for 36) defeated Gasworks 23 and 57 (W. Preston seven for 5; Gapes two for 14). LADIES' GAMES —A Grade.— Grange, 80 for six wickets and 20 for three wickets (M. Bishop 38, N. Knowles 11; T. Divers two for 4 and three for 7, M. Bishop five for 13 and six for 11. M. Hollis three for 14 and one for 10) beat High School 32 and 28 (11. Hamilton It, E. Cooper 8; P. Benzoni two for 6, E. Facile three for 12, B. Juriss one for 38 and one for 14, H. Hamilton two for 6),

- —B Grade. — Y.W.C.A. 60 (P. Chandler 15, G. M'Causlin 14, R. Brookes 12; G. ArCauslin four for 18, J. Arnold four for 7) defeated-Albany I. 56 (G. Winder 15, D. M‘Dona Id 14, I. Barron 9; G. Winder five for 24, B. M'Lean three for 21, M. Beard two for 11). Planet mot St. Kilda 1. at Logan Park. St. Kilda, batting first, compiled 23. Planet replied witli 70 for three wickets declared (H. Hollander 34 not out and I). Broadfoot 18). St. Kilda In the second innings made 26. Bowling for Planet. Margaret Freeman took five for 9 and four for 13, Mary Freeman four for 7, and D. Broadfoot three for 14. The game resulted in a four-point win for Planet. CANTERBURY V. WELLINGTON RILEY'S GOOD BOWLING (Psr Usited Press Association.] CHRISTCHURCH, February 25. In beautiful weather and on a_perfeet ground Canterbury improved an already favourable position yesterday in the match against Wellington, heading Wellington’s total by 44 runs, and then dismissing the northern province for 196. There were some very bright patches of batting, and a notable bowling performance was recorded by Riley. It was apparent that Canterbury would got a first innings lead, notwithstanding Wellington’s good total of 305. The first partnership of the day practically assured this, for the Allen-Hadlco combination, which had made 27 on the first day, carried on and added 161. Allen was unorthodox, but very effective in both defensive and scoring strokes, hut Hadlee played a staid and careful innings, which, nevertheless, was stylish and sound. He was always master of the bowling, and was unlucky in failing to reach his century. In Wellington’s second innings there was only one bright performance, Tindill’s knock standing out as a bright spot in an otherwise drab display. He played beautiful cricket, and he alone of the side made the bowling look easy. . Riley had a bowling triumph. He bowled unchanged for twenty-six overs, which was eloquent testimony to his steadiness. He kept a good length, with a nippy break and variation of pace. Details: — WELLINGTON. First innings 305 —Second Innings.— Dustin c Andrews b Smith ... ... 5 Tindill st Allen b Alexander 55 Crook c and b Riley 24 Ell st Allen b Riley 0 O’Brien b Bellamy 28 Morgan run out 10 James not out ... 4=l Parsloe c Allen B Riley 6 Newman c O’Brien b Riley 1 Blundell c Bellamy b Riley ... ... 8 Griffith; c Cromb b Alexander ... 13 Extras ... ••• 5 Total ••• 196 Bowling Analysis.—Smith, one for 21; Andrew, none for 21; Cromb, none for 40; Riley, five for 57; Alexander, two for 33; Bellamy, one for 91. CANTERBURY. —First Innings.— Bellamy c Tindall b Parsloe 23 Kerr st Tindill b Morgan 62 Hadlee b Morgan ... 97 O’Brien st Tindill b Griffiths ... 11 Allen Ibw b Griffiths ... 103 Cromb b Newman ... 1 Page c O’Brien b Griffiths 1 Smith st Tindill b Griffiths 16 Riley c Crook b Newman 11 Alexander c Parsloe b Griffiths ... 7 Andrews not out 1 Extras 16 Total 349 Bowling Analysis.—Parsloe, one foi 64; Blundell, none for 64; Newman, two for 75; Morgan, two for 34; Griffiths, five for 72; Crook, none for 24. —Second Innings.— Kerr not out ... ••• 3 Bellamy c and b Newman 2 Hadlee not out ... 8 Extra ... ... ••• 1 Total for one wicket ... ... 19 IN OTHER CENTRES AUCKLAND. The championship was continued yesterday in fine weather. Low scoring was general. Eden, 75 (Garrard five for 14), played University, 114 for nine wickets (D. M‘Rae six for 28). Y.M.C.A., 337 (Elliott 92, Vipond 58, Cleverley five for 108), played Ponsonby, 26 for two wickets. King’s College Old Boys, 128 (Lewis 51),. played Parnell, 81 for six wickets (Vivian in 62; S. G. Smith six for 26). North Shore, 188 (Bush 116; Burke live for 45), played Grafton, 79 for five wickets (RatcUfl'e in 49). WELLINGTON. The competition was continued in beautiful weather, when there were several excellent batting performances, including scores of 164 and 144 not out. Kilbirnie, 372 for five, declared Donaghue 164, Harris 88, Hepburn 78) beat Old Boys, 215 and 212 for five (Du Chateau 65, Wareham 58). : Petone, 362 (Allcott six for 48), beat Wellington, 110 and 130 for six. Hutt, 444 for seven (M'Leod 144 not out, Aim 72, Hamilton 50), beat Midland, 283. University, 116 and 113 for seven, beat Institute, 101 and 182 for six, declared (Calvert 77). ' CHRISTCHURCH. The matches were played as usual, although the leading players were engaged in the interprovincial match. Old Collegians, 183 and 171 (Dunster 43; Patrick four for 42), beat West Christchurch, 142. . Riccarton, 178 and 65 for two wickets, drew with Sydenham, 178 (Roberts four for 54). St. Albans, 334 and 35 for one wicket, beat Old Boys, 167 (Escott 69) and 197 (.Moffat 52, Harris not out 64; Walter six for 81). East Christchurch, 49 and 284 (Brosnahan 87, Coupland 76, M‘Phai'l 53), beat Lancaster Park, 157 and 135 (Kennedy 55; Allsopp five wickets for 6). WESTERN AUSTRALIA V. NEW SOUTH WALES Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright SYDNEY, February 25. in the match against West Australia New South Wales in their first innings made 332 (M'Gilvray 29, Brown 29, Bill 47, Marks 110; Francis five for 93. Jones four for 114. Sartori one for 40). Western Australia in their first innings have lost one wicket for 33 (Bryant not out 17).

—Bowling Aualy sis.— J. Nininio 21 6 50 4 J. Dunning . 30 7 55 2 D. Cameron 11.1 3 33 3 J Procter 2 .— 7 — Smith ... 7 1 14 —- T). Molonev 7 3 26 J. M‘Mullen 4 1 13 —

—Bowliilg Analysis.— O. M. R. AV. Douglas 4 — 9 Cliiridge i... 4 1 M'Gavin 1 — 8 — 4 — Noble 1 -r5 —

—Bowling Analysis. O. M. R. W Dickinson ... 18.5 4 79 3 Leader 15 3 57 1 Beck ... ... 3 0 13 1 Groves 3 0 28 0 Watt 4 0 19 0 Payne 15 5 40 5

0. M. R. W Loin in 2 0 13 0 Klines 6 (j 29 0 Leclgerwood ... 5 3 13 0 Chettleburgh 5 1 12 0 Dev ... ... 3 0 8 1 Galland 3 1 9 0

(). M. R. W Lynch ... 15 3 35 1 Cahill ... ... 22 5 (58 0 Brookes ... 12 0 75 2 M'llroy ... 39 5 51 0 Mownt ... 9 1 48 1 Roclgerson ... 3 0 3Q 0

■Bowling Analvsis. . O. M. R. W Gilkison ... 11 4 26 1 Cameron' .... 16 1 71 7 Sinclair ... ... 13 3 40 2

0. M. 11. W Silver ... 17 6 27 6 Shepherd ... 14.0 4 23 2 Duncan ... ... 2 0 8 0 Jj. Smith 6 2 29 0 Allen ... 4 2 4 ]