SATURDAY’S CRICKET

Evening Star, Issue 21905, 17 December 1934, Page 16

SATURDAY’S CRICKET

Fifth Round Completed FIFTH ROUND COMPLETED—CARISBROOK A RETAINS LEAD—CARISBROOK B OVERHAULS COLTS’ TOTAL—UNIVERSITY’S DRAB BATING—GRANGE WINS ON FIRST INNINGS—ALBION HEADS CHRISTIAN BROTHERS—OLD BOYS DEFEAT KAIKORAI.

The fifth round 9f matches in the Otago Cricket Association’s senior competition was concluded on Saturday afternoon. Play was commenced in fine but dull weather, and early in the afternoon showers of rain fell, which continued practically throughout. _ The result of the games leaves Cansbrdok A in the lead by a margin ,of one point from Grange, Old Boys being three, points' further back, with Albion in fourth place, six, points behind Cansbrook A. One of the outstanding performances of the afternoon was the victory scored by Carishrook B against the Colts at Carisbrook. The Colts declared with eight wickets down for 375, Carishrook B replying with 381 for nine wickets, the highest score being 83, put together, by Lambert, who was playing only his second game., A. R. Geddes made 67, S. Newman, and R. Bell 55 each, and Lumsden 51. For the Colts, L. Smith took five wickets for 133 runs. Cansfarook B scored a two-point win. High School,Old Boys gained a twopoint win against .Kaikorai, The lull team made 94 in the first innings, Old Boys replying with 148. _ln the .second innings, Kaikorai lost six wickets for 187, and then applied the closure, H. Balk making 59 not out, A. C. Holden 46, and R. 0, Talbot 37. Dickinson took two wickets for 20 runs, Leader two for 47, and Groves two for 87. Old Boys compiled 132 for the loss of seven wickets in their . second innings, L. Groves heading the list .with 38. Grange scored an easy win against .University on the North Ground. .. In reply to Grange’s , 398, University put together 191, N. Henderson top-scor-ing with 38, K. Uttley compiling 37, and A. N. Lawson 35. C. Elmes took five for 59, and Ledgerwood three for 30. ;

Albion scored a two-point win against Christian . Brothers, replying to Christian Brothers’ tally of 207 with 268, H. Martin putting together 63, S. Duncan 53, 0.- Dalziel 36, F. Vorrath 33, L. Silver 31 not out. Mowat took two wickets for 35 runs, Blair two for 49, and Lynch two for 68. Carisbrook A beat Dunedin on the first innings. Carisbrook made 280, Dunedin replying with', 167, of which Cavanagh made 46 and Carrington 33. M'Dougall took three ■ wickets for _2l runs, Kerr three for 32, and Dunning three for ,72. Dunedin followed on and lost one wicket for 12 runs when stumps jyero drawn on account of rain.

HONOURS LIST 1 BATTING S. F. Lambert'’ (Carisbrook B), 83. A. R. Geddes (Carisbrook B), 67. H. Martin (Albion), 63. H. Balk (Kaikorai), 59 not out. R. Bell (Carisbrook B), 55. S. Newman-(Carisbrook B), 55. S. Duncan ’ (Albion), 53. Lumsdeh (Carisbrook B), 51. A. C. . Holden- (Kaikorai), 46. st Y. Cavanagh (Dunedin), 46. BOWLING 'A. M'Dougall (Carisbrook A)', three for 21. G. R. Dickinson (Old Boys),-two for 50,,'., A. Kerr (Carisbrook A), three for 32. C. Elmes (Grange), five for. 59. G. Cook (Kaikorai), three for 45. E. Ledgerwood (Grange), three for 20. POSITIONS OF TEAMS The position of the teams are:, —

CARISBROOK A WINS DUNEDIN BEATEN BY 113 RUNS By 113 runs Dunedin failed to reach Carisbrook A’s first innings .total of '2BO, and therefore Carisbrook collected a two-point win. Dunedin followed on, but only 12 runs for the loss of on© wicket had • been scored in the second innirigs when the stumps were drawn on account of the rain. On the previous Saturday Dunedin had lost one wicket for 26 runs, and when play commenced on the second day of the game the not-out men, Cavanqgh and Carrington, continued to bat with ■ confidence, and scored at a fast rate, the total being carried to 95 before a separation was effected. At this stage Cavanagh, in trying to force the pace after; one of his few quiet periods, returned a ball to Dunning, who held a good catch. Cavanagh’s score was 46. Before there had been any addition to the score, Carrington, at 33, gave Dunning a catch in the slips off M'Dougall, who, with his next ball, had Torrance Ibw. Dunedin’s position had undergone a rapid change, and, though Glands© made 22 before he was brilliantly .caught by J. Cameron, _the _ wickets continued to go quickly, the ninth falling with the total at 139/ The closing partnership, however, provided stout opposition, and the innings did not close until 167 were on the board, Douglas being 21 not out. Dunedin had to follow on, but, after one wicket had been lost for 12 runs, stumps were drawn on account of rain. Details:— CARISBROOK A. First innings ... m ... ... 280

DUNEDIN. * First Innings. Cavanagh c and b Dunning 46 Eckhold b Kerr _ 7 Carrington c Dunning b M’Dougall 33 Ditchfield run out ... ■ 6 Torrance Ibw b M’Dougall 0 Claridge cJ. Cameron b M’Dougall 22 Callan st Botting b Kerr 11 Noble c Cox b Kerr 4 Russell.b Dunning 0 Douglas not out ... ’ 21 Hollander b Dunning 6 Extras 11 . Total 167 .—Bonding Analysis.—

Second Innings. Hollander b M’Dougall 2 Douglas not out “ Cavanagh not out ••• 1? Extras ... _ Total for one wicket 12 —Bowling Analysis.—

ALBION’S BRIGHT BATTING MARTIN AND DUNCAN IN FORM Albion secured a comfortable win against Christian Brothers at Logan Park No: 1, but only after a plucky fight by the Brothers, who had to field and bowl with a wet ball during the greater part of the afternoon. On the first day of play Albion had lost two wickets y for 24 in reply to its opponents’ 207, but all of the remaining batsmen, with the exception of Barron and R. Silver, registered useful scores, and the tally amounted to 268. * Dalziel (lS) and Collins (5) resumed for Albion,, but both were out when the total was only ; 58; ■ Delziel shaped soundly for his 36, but threw his wicket-away by .attempting to hook a straight one, which kept low. Duncan and Martin then figured in a productive and sparkling partnership which took the score, to the century. . Them Duncan had to retire with an injured nose received when a rising ball came ott the shoulder, of his hat. His score at this stag® was 21, and Martin, who was hitting hard and using excellent judgment, was joined by Barron, ine latter, however, had a short stay, sod Allen filled the gap. AVith five wickets down and 96 runs still wanted, Albion s position was anything but secure. .Allen, however, managed to stay witn Martin until 46 runs were added, and he was then cleverly caught and bowled by Lynch, who pitched up a full toss right on to the batsman’s hip. Lynch repeated the delivery two overs later, and Martin also succumbed to the trap. The retiring batsman gave a polished display, and his total included nine 4 s. Thirty-seven runs were wanted by Albion when Duncan, who had recov-ered-from his injury, joined Vorrath. This pair attacked the bowling vigorously and easily scored the necessary runs. Vorrath hit three lusty 4 s off oho over from Lynch, and Duncan scored a fourth off the same over. Vorrath hit six 4’s in his total of 33, and Duncan hit nine boundaries. L. Silver also adopted aggressive tactics. Details: —■ CHRISTIAN BROTHERS. First innings 207 i ALBION. First Innings. Miller b Mowat ••• I Dalziel b M'llroy. 3b Latimer b Mowat 2 Collins b Cahill ... ... ... 14 Duncan c Dawson b Ryan 53 Martin o and b Lynch 63 Barron b Brookes ... 3 Allen c and b Lynch .' ... 22 A r orrath b Blair 33 L. Silver not out 31 R. Silver b Blair ... ... 1 Extras 9 Total ... ... 268 Bowling Analysis.

\ COLOURLESS PLAY GRANGE EASILY DEFEATS 'VARSITY The ultra-cautiouspess of the earlier batsmen and the steadiness of the Grangd attack made it apparent after the first hour of play on the North Ground that University had no chance of overhauling Grange’s large total of 398, or even of holding out for a draw, despite the bowlers’ handicap of a greasy , ball. These predictions were borne out, and after a rather colourless afternoon’s cricket, relieved by one or two bright flashes of batting and by Grange’s keenness in the field, University met defeat on the first innings by 207 runs, Grange collecting a two-point _win. The opening University batsmen were Uttley and Ibhotson, and both began very carefully against the bowling of Elmes and Lemin. Both trundlers were steady, and Ibbotson was never comfortable facing Elmes. After pottering about for a while Ibbotson was out to a good length ball with 15 runs showing on the board, his own total being 7. Priest joined Uttley, who was not getting on to the ball too cleanly. Priest started off briskly by off-driving Lemin for a couple, and leg-glanced him for another pair, and then Uttley opened out and pulled one from Elmes for a

6 between square-leg and mid-ou. Priest was just settling down when Ledgerwood beat him with a ball that made pace off the pitch. 34 —2 9. Henderson partnered Uttley and started off with some uppish shots through slips, just out of reach of the field. Elmes’s good-length bowling had Uttley thinking, but the latter hooked one to the boundary, and with a similar shot he hoisted 50 after fifty-seven minutes play. Lemiu brought about his dismissal shortly afterwards, Uttley playing the ball on. 57—3—37. Uttley was an hour in making the runs, and though he played some good forcing shots he was more restrained than usual. . . , M’lnnes was the incomer, and he had a “ life ” right away, being well out ot his crease when he missed one of Chettleburgh’s slows, which Chadwick failed to gather cleanly. _ He relished the letoff, and an oVerpitchcd delivery from Chettleburgh he drove to the boundary. After a somewhat uncertain start Henderson was now playing sound cricket, driving hard on both sides of the wicket and also exploiting a nice shot just behind point. A misunderstanding between the batsmen and a smart return by Dey resulted in MTnnes being run out. 91—4 —13. Lawson joined Henderson, and a cover drive to the boundary off Dey brought 100 up after ninety minutes. Henderson having quickened the rate of scoring. Lawson batted confidently, square-cutting Chettleburgh to the boundary and on-driving him for- another 4. Ledgerwood spelled Chettleburgh, and the change proved effective, Henderson cutting a ball to Elmes at first slip, who deflected it to Chettleburgh, the latter holding the catch. 124 —5—38. Henderson bit four 4’s and a 6. Robinson partnered Lawson, who notched his fifth successive 4 by square-cutting a full toss from Elmes to the boundary. Robinson did not open his account, Ledgerwood bowling him with a good ball. 128 —6 —o. Ledgerwood’s figures were three for 8 at this stage. Lawson (29) and Sinclair (2) were together at the tea adjournment, when six/wickets were down for 135.’ Rain was still falling on the resumption, and Sinclair and Lawson both drove the ball with 'plenty of power. Lawson was out to a fine catch when he cut Elmes into Cliettleburgh’a hands in the slips. 150—7 —35. Lawson hit seven 4’s. Titchener was the incomer, and soon afterwards Elmes bowled Sinclair, who had made 15. Eight were down for 159, and Titchener and Christie carried the score to 181 before Christie was caught by 'Tomkinson off Elmes after scoring 14. Titchener was putting plenty of wood behind his strokes, but Gilkison did not get going, being caught by Ledgerwood off Elmes without scoring. The innings closed for 191, and a heavy downpour prevented any further play, Grange scoring a two-point win. Even when hampered by the greasy ball the Grange bowlers sent down very few loose ones, and Elmes in particular was in goqd form, keeping a Consistently good length and taking five for 59. ’ Ledgerwood also trundled well and took three for 30. Chettleburgh was overpitching, and off eight overs had 45 runs scored from him. Details:—

GRANGE. First innings w ... 398 i UNIVERSITY.First Innings. A. K. Ibbotson b Elmes ... ... 7 K. Uttley b Lemiu 37 AV. A. Priest b Ledgerwood 9 N. Henderson c Chettleburgb b Ledgerwood 38 D. M'lnnes run out 13 A. N. Lawson c Chettleburgb b Elmes 35 E. L. Robinson b Ledgerwood ... 0 A. AV. Sinclair b Elmes 15 AV. P. Titchener not out 12 M. Christie c Tomkinson b Elmes 14 J. H. Gilkison c Ledgerwood b Elmes ... ... 0 Extras ... ... >..: ... 11 ' Total ... ... ..r ... ... 191 —Bowling Analysis.—

CARISBROOK B S SENSATIONAL WIN LAMBERT'S BAITING FEAT Faced with the almost unassailable total of 375 for eight wickets (declared) to overhaul, Carisbrook B achieved the seemingly impossible in the game against the Colts at Carisbrook No. 2 to gain a well-earned two point win. S. F. Lambert, an ex-M i Glashan College player, was the hero of the game, and though far down on the batting list notched a splendidly compiled 83 not out, his total being made in the quick time of S 8 minutes, and included two 6’s and seven 4’s. Though the bowlers were hindered by a greasy ball, and the batsmen had the added advantage of a short boundary, Carisbrook’s win was a well-earned one. The excellent total was appreciably swelled by Lurasdeu (51), Bell (55), and Geodes (67). The Colts did not continue their inings, Badcock applying the closure, Gibbon and Lumsden opening Carisbrook B’s innings to the bowling of Badcock and Begg. The greasy wicket provided a handicap for the Colts’ trundlers, sawdust being requisitioned from the commencement of play. Howver, Gibbon failed to settle Id own, Badcock shattering his stumps with a beautifully delivered ball that beat the batsman all the way. E. W. Procter was the incomer, starting in promising fashion and staying long enough to see Lumsden attacking the bowling with zest before Smith, who took over from Begg, had Procter smartly stumped by Mills following the batsman's unsuccessful attempt to have a hit at a seemingly inoffensive delivery. The easy nature of the wicket was enabling Lumsden to lay on the wood to such advantage that ' he reached the thirties in less than even time, and frequent _ changes at one ena proved unavailing until Badcock, who was trundling very steadily, collected his second wicket by terminating Lumsden’s forceful and bright knock. However, his 51 was only a taste of exuberant batting, for Bell and Newman’s association provided sparkling cricket. Sending the ball to every part of the field with well-timed strokes, both the Carisbrook captain and Newman quickly raised the ceutury, the latter particularly being severe on any loose deliveries. Rather colourless fielding aided the assault, and Bell sent the ball to the cover pickets time and again, while ho made some pretty strokes down the gully. Before a senaration was effected, Newman notched a spectacular 6 and six 4’s. By now, the bowling had been completely captured, and chances of victory were open. When Geddes and Bell were partnered in another fine addition to the quickly-

increasing total, however, Carisbrook’s chances looked bright, but were rather shattered when Smith did the same to Bell’s wicket, five wickets being down for 214 runs.

Then six w’ickets fell for 245, and with only three additional runs added another Carisbrook man was dismissed, Herons failing to open his account without any alteration to the score, and when Lambert joined Geddes, who was giving a great exhibition of lively battibg, Carisbrook’s only chance to avoid defeat was to attempt to play out time. The two young batsmen, however, began to attack the bowling ns before. The score was carried from 248 to 359—a partnership of 111 runs —when Geddes’s plucky innings was terminated by Begg. Charraan, the second last man, joined Lambert, who was giving a sound exhibition, reaching the half-century in quick time by means of beautifully-executed shots. Charman was stolid and restrained, relying entirely on Lambert to gain the necessary extra runs, and to such effect did Lambert play the tired bowling that when stumps were drawn with five minutes’ play still possible the seemingly impossible had . been achieved, Lambert with 83 not out—a meritorious performance— and Charman (3 undefeated), seeing the Colts’ total passed. Carisbrook had won an exciting game. Details; — COLTS. First innings, total for eight wickets (declared) 375 CARISBROOK B. —First Innings.— Gibbon b Badcock 6 Lumsden b Badcock SI E. W. Procter st.Mills b Smith ... 16 Bell b Smith 55 Newman Ibw b Badcock 55 Geddes b Begg 67 A. C. Procter c Badcock b Smith 23 Howorth.c M'Gregor b Smith ... 1 Herons Ibw b Smith 0 Lambert not out 83 Charman not out ... 3 Extras 21 Total for nine wickets ... 381 —Bowling Analysis.—

TWO POINTS TO OLD BOYS KAIKORAI'S GOOD RECOVERY On the first day of play each side completed its innings, Old Boys holding a good lead of 54 runs. There was a big improvement in the wicket for the second day’s play, which was resumed under wet conditions, the drizzle making things difficult for bowlers and fieldsmen. Sawdust and a towel had to be used continuously. The rain _ was not heavy enough to affect the wicket to any great extent, and therefore the conditions were entirely in favour of the batsmen. Holden and _ Stewart opened Kaikorai’s second innings, Holden starting very confidently, but his partner was not comfortable, and it was not surprising to see him go early. The Colt, G. M. Edwards, accepted a nice catch at first slip off Leader. Dickinson bowled from the south end. Rennick, one of the successful batsmen of the previous Saturday, was 1 first wicket down. He was anxious to score quickly and hit strongly; _ executing some good off-drives, and with his nice shot to backward point collected several runs. In going out to hit Groves he mis-hit into slips, where G. -Edwards again accepted. R. Cherry joined Holden, who was giving a polished display of all-round play, his shots to leg being prettily executed. Cherry broke his “ duck ” with one off Groves, but Dickinson ended his career, the batsman playing the hall on to his wicket.

Talbot was next, and he opened with some snappy singles. He then proceeded to lay into the bowling. Groves was pitching his slows well up, _ and Talbot gave it a real go and straighthit a sixer. Holden continued to-play solidly. Gale took a fine catch in the long field, which terminated Talbot’s bright knock. Groves was the bowler. Balk followed Talbot. Leader had howled well as one of the opening bowlers. Payne was given a turn, hut Dickinson was anxious to use Groves. Dickinson bowled from the opposite end. Holden’s innings finished when he snicked Dickinson into slips, where G. Edwards, the first sjip, brilliantly snapped up the catch close to the ground. Holden made 46. Burgess was dropped by R. Edwards in slips before he had scored, Dickinson being the bowler. Balk livened things considerably and was successful, especially against Groves. He hit powerfully all round the wicket, and his shots to the leg boundary travelled with great speed. Burgess was not impressive, Balk completely overshadowing him. A separation was eventually effected, and Vial filled the vacancy. He, too, was anxious to go for it, and the batsmen ran some sharp singles. The fielding of Old Boys had been_ keen and very good. With the score at 187 for six wickets Talbot declared, giving Old Boys a sporting chance of collecting 134 in an hour and a-half—Balk 69 not outf Vial 3 not out.

Leader and Gale opened for Old Boys. It was obvious that it was not their intention to dwell on the job. Gale was the first to go, Cook again claiming his wicket. Groves came next, and immediately broke his “ duck ” with four to leg and a brace. He gave a red-hot chance to Talbot when he straight drove the leather back to the bowler. Groves carried on to give the spectators a treat with shots all round the wicket. Leader was bowled by Cook after a serviceable and forceful knock. He gave two chances, one endeavouring to hit a sixer, Holden, in the long field, drop--ping a “ skyscraper,” the ball evidently becoming wet during its flight through the damp atmosphere. Cook was the bowler. A snappy one to Rennick in the slips off Talbot also went on the carpet. Giles was the newcomer, and 56 runs were now required in thirty minutes. Giles beautifully on drove Vial to the boundary. Groves looked properly set, and the chances were decidedly bright for a four-pointer for Old Boys. However, in going for a big hit Groves, who had made 38, skied the ball to leg, where Stewart took a fine catch, faling ove in the attempt. G. Edwards filled the breach. Giles was the next to go. After givhis side hopes of collecting runs quickly he was clean bowled by Cook’s big offspinners. He stepped across to cover rip but went too_ far, the ball taking his leg pin. Dickinson came in. when it was necessary to score 43 in twenty minutes. He collected a brace, then a nice shot to the square leg boundary. It was Vial who claimed his wicket, Dickenson mis-hitting to the substitute fieldsman at forward leg. Clark, the left-hander, was next. It was now touch and go, and every shot made aroused the crowd to great enthusiasm. The_ Kaikorai fielding was worked up to a pitch of great keenness to stop runs.

Balk, Burgess, and R. Cherry made some good saves. Vial was bowling well. It would have paid Old Boys to have sent in a right hander instead of Clark,‘for the changing over of the field when singles were run tended to waste valuable time. Clark did his best to score quickly, and lost his wicket endeavouring to do so. R. Edwards was sent in, and it was now a case of “.do or die.” Vial brilliantly fielded a powerful off drive which looked like a certain boundary. It is not G. Edwards’s game to force the pace, but he rose to the occasion. The batsmen in the last over ran for everything, 14 runs coming from the over. In endeavouring to run an almost impossible single the colt was run out. Old Boys were unfortunate in not collecting a four-pointer. They certainly could not have been closer. Details:— KATKORAI. First innings 94 Second Innings. Holden C G. Edwards b Dickinson 46 Stewart cG. Edwards b Leader ... 4 Rennick c G. Edwards b Groves 23 Cherry b Dickinson 1 Talbot c Gale b Groves 37 Balk not out 59 Burgess cG. Edwards b Leader ... 14 Vial not out 3 Extras 0 Total for six wickets (declared) 187 Bowling Analysis.

OLD BOYS. First innings 148 Second Innings. Gale st Heenan b Cook ... 5 Leader b Vial 23 Groves o Stewart b Cook ... ... 38 Giles b Cook 12 G. Edwards not out 24 Dickinson c sub. b Vial 11 Clark c Talbot b Vial. 7 R. Edwards not out ... ’ ... ••• 4 Extras 9 Total for seven wickets ... 132 Bowling Analysis.

INTERMEDIATE GRADE North-east Valley 98 and 38 for one wicket (R. Jones 32 and 15, Faithful 21, Clausou 10; Beck eight for SO, Wood two for 21, Macassey one for 9) beat High School Old Boys 63 and 72 (Watt 18 not out and 18, Campbell 14, Anderson 14, Coupland 11, M'Avoy 18; Hughes seven for 23 and four for 31, Riacfi two for 2, Cullen three for 37 and three for 35).

Grange 222 (Ogier 33, Clark 31, Dey 26 not out, Mercer 21, Pickup 20, Timms 23, Douglas 15, Bird 11; Mathias three for 33, Jlbllebon three for 57, Smith three for 66) beat Kaikorai 183 (Pitches 14, Shanks 16, Mathias 15, Burgess 13, Smith 46, Vial 22; Pickup four for 28, Mercer five for 43, Shepherd one for 47). An exciting finish was provided by the Dunedin-Albion game at Logan Park. On the first day of play Dunedin made 239 and Albion lost two wickets for 27; but an excellent fighting innings by C. J. S. Archer, who stayed at the crease for nearly three hours for 61, and useful knocks by A. Sinclair (41), E. Downes (31), L. Henderson (24 not out), J. M'lvor (23), J. Freed (11), J'. A. Murray (10), carried the side through to a one-run victory—the total being 240. For Dunedin, Rackley (three for 52), Holley (two for 41), and Graves (two for 42) bowled well with a wet ball. By this win Albion maintained an unbeaten record in this grade. SECOND GRADE A Kaikorai 120 and 86 (Burgess 17, M’Fadzien 16 not out, Armishaw 12, M‘Arthur 12, Mattingly 11; Anderson five for 10) defeated Port Chalmers 102 and 97 (Braithwaite 31, Hutton 34, Martindale 11; Paterson five for 50, Mattingly two for 20, Hollebon one for two, Lennon one for three). Carisbrook 260 (Mackie 105, Barron 35, Ramsay 30, Joel 24, Caradus 22; Gordon four for 54; M'Millan three for, 58, Harraway one for 45, Bradley one for 22) defeated Old Boys 258 (Harraway 90, Brinsley 60, Mitchell 45 not out, Hoodie 17, Gwyhne 16; Carter three for 26, Joel two for 16, Barron two for 20, Briggs three, for 71). University 166 and 137 (Miller four for 28, Grimmett six for 54) defeated Y.M.C.A. 113 and 152 for five wickets (Poole 66, Breese 35 not out. Miller 25; Matthews five for 43, Armstrong two for 33, Horwood three fOr 1) on the first innings. Albion secured a four-point win over C. 8.0.8. by 53 runs, scoring 120 and 126 (Baziir 35, Samuels 14, Wilson 18 and 23, Cameron 13, Cherry 12 not out, Deuehrass 16, Chisholm 24, Hand 18; Wedfake five for 49 and one for 13 ; H. Dolan three for 27 and five for 17, Paterson one for 7 and three for 28). C. 8.0.8. made 67 and 130 (Marshall 10, Reddington 61, Wedlake 12, Donnelly H, H. Dolan 15 not out). J. Hand, for Albion, took eight for 15 and seven for 32, Cameron one for 18 and three for 26, Cowie one for 5. SECOND GRADE B —Section I Green Island 262 for nine wickets (M'Donald 81, Miller 41 not out, A. Grant 26 not out, G. Berry 26, Tomkins'2l, T. Grant 16; Satanyand four for 48) defeated University 69 (Rayner 15; Samson six- for 21, Berry three for 26). North-east Valley 175 _ for nine wickets (Gillespie 60, Bertinshaw 47, Ayres 20, F. Hughes 18, Vivian 18) beat Logan Park 147 (A. Downes 29, F. Foster 22, E. Hay 18, A. Smith 17; Ayres four for 15, Hayward two for 15). C. 8.0.8. 127 (Young 46, O’Reilly 22, Rodgers 16, Mathie 10; Buddicom three for 54, Ferguson three for nine, Benzoni four for 30) beat H. 5.0.8. 79 (Benzoni 36, Fowler 16; Laffey seven for 19, W ills 0 for 4 )- Some big scoring took place in the Grange-Albion match. Grange 197 (Graham 52, Wills 42, Hughes 20, Garden 17), lost to Albion 236 for three wickets (J. Paul 112 not out, N. Kean 66, Collie 18, M'Donald 16). Bowling for Albion, M'Donald (four for 18), Orange (three for 41), Collie (two for 22) proved the best, and Burgess, Knowles, and Garden secured a wicket each for Grange. —Section 11. High School Old Boys B 160 (Herbert 62, Sharp 19, Cunningham 46; Kendall four for 37, Grimmett two for 25) met Y.M.C.A. 89 for four wickets (P. Miller 31 not out, Scott 32, Lust 10). Carisbrook C seven for 245 (Fraser 14, Gourley 98, Euddiman 22, Stevenson 64, Cuddie 18 not out; Riach three for 74, Beadle two for 22) defeated North-east Valley 139 (Beadle 20, Cadman 14, Riach 16, Waller not out 34 ; Rayner seven for 49).,

Playing at Mosglel Grange defeated Taieri by 85 runs. Batting first Grange made 190 (Stephens 57, Bennett 33, Stewart 31, Macdonald 23 not out). Taieri replied with 108 (Craig 37, F. Bowie 25, F. Murray 19). Bowling for Grange Stephens took five wickets for 49 runs, Gardiner three for 9, Clarke two for 11). For Taieri Grieves took three for 4, Murray two for 29, and F. Bowie two for 36. THIRD GRADE —Section I.—• __ Dunedin 131 (Pyne 17, Porteous 39, Napper 14 not out, Guthrie 12; Buchanan six for 43, Morton four for 30) beat North-east Valley Presbyterians (Buchanan 16, R. Watt 25, E. Watt 12, Kellett 10; Chirnside four for 23, Wedlake two for 23, Napper four for 10). Green Island four of 188 (Lindsay 84, Grant 33 not out, Lanauze 32) beat North-east Valley 179 (L. Reynolds 80 not out, W. Mason 27, Crawshaw 12, T. Mason 12, Clarke 10; M'Mullan five for 35 and Short three for 41). —Section 11. Green Island 150 (Valpy 77, Watson 29, Berry 20; Watson three for 15, Wylie four for 6, and Kane two for 3) defeated North-east Valley 60 (Allen 14 and Stone 13). LEAGUE GAMES —A Section.— Pride of Leith A.O.F. 150 for eight wickets (Brown 49, Kerr 70 not out; Davidson four for 33, Russell three for 20) defeated Post Office 109 (Reynolds 17, N. Davidson 42, Russell 17, Morrison 14; Hellyer three for 17, Dillon two for 30, Thomson five for 23). Tramways 201 (O’Connor 32, J. Par-, sons 50, A. Parsons 14, Taylor 10, Dixon 19, Powell 25 not out, Agnew 22, Campbell 18; Sanderson two for 68, Murphy two for 34, Dods three for 20) defeated C.F.H. 123 (Sanderson 20, Smith 69; Dixon seven for 35). Standard 127 for seven wickets (Eckhoff 53, Hendrick 26, Quest 20, retired, Keenan 19 not out; Gensik two for 7) defeated E.P. and L. 88 (Jefferson 17, Turnbull 38, Walker 12; Quest seven for 28, Hendrick thro for 22). Town Hall 163 (Cameron 83 not out, Gould 33, Murray 29; Stevens eight for 37, Wilson two for 21) defeated Hillside 106? (Hayden 40, Symonds 25, Har bourne 16; Tobin three for 45, Olsen three for 35, Nieper three for 19). Railway 109 (Proctor 27, Fisher 10, Haffenden 11, Henderson 34, Loefflet 15; Berry three for 38, Muir four for 37. Adcock two for 12) defeated Roslyn Mills A 97 (Scott 33, Hambleton 23, Adcock 11, Muir 15; Lpeffler five for 50, Haffenden two for 15). —B Section. — Roslyn Mills B 158 (W. Lincoln 25, Crombie 60, B. Lincoln 36, Henderson 11 not out; Witchall seven for 67, Hen-, derson two for 31) defeated Whitcombe’s 154 for three wickets, declared (A. Turnbull 63, F. Turnbull 66, H. Pearce 12 not out; Lincoln three for 75). Telgineers 152 (Baker 12, Spence 14, Callender 57, Davis 15, Roderique 31 not out; Thomson four for 40, South four for 30) defeated Three Star (Walrilch 16, Johnstone 36, Mussen 31; Callender eight for 69). Star 94 (Dawkins 14, Berryman 16, CaraduS 25 retired, Lovelock 19; Lawry two for 23, J. Hellyer four for 21) defeated Star Stores 56 (L. Payne- 23, Grey 11; Berryman four for 18, Otto six for 26). . ’ Loco. 179 (Schroder 31, Briggs 37, Keen 32, Whyte 24, M'Laren 13, Long 13; Burns four for 62, Anderson two for 35, Davis two for 12) defeated Speight’s 89 (Wilson 31, Grant 19, Anderson 16; Schroder two for 35, Butler two for 19, Sinclair two for one, Briggs one for 0). Burts 196 V. Marshall 106 not out, Morrison 21, Cox 19, A. Burt 16, M'Millan 17; Marett five for 85, L. Inglis two for 40) drew with Grocers 46 for three wickets (Smith 21 not out). Inglis 264 (V. Gensik 67, Werner 101 not out, Currie 53; Trevathan three for 75, I. Davidson two for 74, Miller two for 57) defeated T. and P. 163 (Trevathan 44, Miller 13, Malcolm 35, Hill 37 not out; V. Gensik two for 32, Werner four for 25, Carter three for 4).i FRIENDLY GAMES St. Kilda Unemployed .60 (Bungard 29, Marston 10; M‘Callion six for 18, Halley two for 2, Atkinson two for 30) beat Self Help (M'Kenzie 18; Hewitt five for 15, A. Barbara three for 3). St. Kilda Unemployed 137 (Hewitt 40, Dillon 16, Anderson 14; Hayes three for 32, Napper three for 16) beat Caledonian Hotel (C. Napper 14, Prentice 12, G. Cameron 11; Hewitt three for 8, Anderson three for 7). St. Kilda Unemployed 116 (F. Barbara 22, Roy 20, Marston 14, Hewitt 13; Coupland three for 33, Howley two for 7, Lowe two for 15) beat The Rest 101 (Donnelly 33, Coupland 22, Riach 18; Anderson four for 19, Hewitt two for 21). Ross and -Glcndining 86 (Tyson 21, ’Tudor 20, Gapes 15; Gapes two for 2, Preston seven for 31) defeated Seacliff 59 (Milne 12, Watson 16 not out; O’Connor seven for 34). Ravensbourne met Purakanui at Ravensbourne. Ravensbourne made 109 for five wickets (declared). Purakanui replied with 67. For the winners Leo made 44, Faithfull 13, Bradshaw 19 not out, and Mayo 12 not out. For the losers Fiddes made 15, Smith' 11, and Foote 10. LADIES’ GAMES Logan Park Albany 87 for seven wickets (P. Chandler 41 not out, B. Kilgour 15; M. Layles three for 24, O. Townsend two for 24) beat St. Kilda_9 and 47 ( O. Allen 15; P. Chandler sis for 14, M. -Chandler five for 11). Invicta 75 for five, declared (L. Johnson 29, O. Evans 19, E. Wood 8; E. Ellis four for 18). defeated Mayfair 50 (A. Griffiths 12, M. Dougall 11; I. Wood five for 9, O. Evans four for 28). Grange 94 (N. Knowles 31 and E. Riach 21; M. Bewley four for 38, P. Gray two for 2, D. Medar two for 19) beat Albion 33 (M. Bewley 26; M, Bishop three for 4, A. Gaffaney three for 2, M. Hollis two for 22). Albany 74 runs for eight wickets declared (G. Winder 39, B. M'Lean 9 not out; G. M'Auslin four wickets for .7 runs, M. M'Donald two for 13. and B. M'Lean two for 15) defeated St. Kilda 64 (M. Blagdon 16, M. Stevens 12, O. Daniels 10; E. Busbridge three fob 12, Mr Stevens two for 18, and O. Daniels one for 5). Woolworths 149 and six for 9 (D. Fraser 48, E. Gaul 32, F. Rix 19, M. Murphy 10) defeated Green Island I. 42 and 53 for six wickets (Geddes 10, R. Freeman 15. M. Olliver ,13. J. Olliver 10). St. George 120 (P. Hannegan 40, J. Fraser 15, M. Campbell 11; M. Sell four for 63, A. Berrv six for 38) beat Green Island 11. 71 (N. Oliver 37 not out; O. Neilson six for 34, M. Campbell four for 37). Planet met H.S.O.G. at the Oval. Planet batted first, compiling 54 runs (J. Little 15), H.S.O.G. replied with

54 runs (M. Johnston 15, N. Millar 11, and,P. Mitchell 10). The game resulted iii a tie, 1J points each. Bowling for H.5.0.G., B. Juriss took five for 13 and N. Millar fife for 33. Bowling for Planet, Margaret Freeman took four for 9, Mary Freeman two for 7, and D. Broadfoot three for 19. In the A Grade match Mooney's secured a two-point win from H.B. at the Oval. Mooney’s, batting first, oompiled 60 (K. Eckhoff 15. N. M'Kay 13 not out, C. M‘Bean 8, and N. Duffy 5). H.B. replied with 37 (G. Bullen 8, F. M‘Leod 6, D. Wells 6 - not out, V. Waldren 5, and I. Inglis 5). Bowling for Mooney’s, V. Garland took three for 8, M. Dryden three for 10, R. Burt one for 4, D. Boyles one for 6, and N. M‘Kay one for 8. Bowling for H. 8., D. Wells took two for 5, V. Waldren two for 6, E. Wright two for 15, G. Bullen one for 8, and J. Arnold two for 22. In their second innings Mooney’s lost five wickets for 41 (V. Garland 20 not out, P. Sturgeon 10, and N. Duffy 8 not out), and bowling for _H.B. D. Wells took two for 4, E. Wright one for 9. and J Arnold one for 12 NORTH OTAGO COMPETITIONS Competition matches were commenced in threatening weather on Saturday, and with an overcast sky conditions were decidedly unpleasant for cricket, but the expected rain did not materialise, and a full afternoon’s sport was indulged in. Albion met Oamaru at the school grounds and compiled 204 for the first innings, Firth being top scorer with 45 runs. At the drawing of stumps Oamaru were 141 runs for the loss of one wicket. Of this total Zimmerman contributed 83 not out. He gave a dashing display of sound hitting. Union met Union B at King George’s Park on a fast wicket, School having now lost its members as a result of the Christmas vacation. Union B very sportingly consented to take their place in the senior competition till the end of the holidays. Union B batted first and compiled 97. Union A had compiled 140 for the loss of four wickets at stumps. . ■

ALBION v. OAMARU. Albion won the' toss and sent in Brooker and Palmer to bat. Neither batsman survived long, and three wickets were down for 30 before a stand was taken. _ Taylor and Davey then became associated in a good partnership, and carried the score to 75 before Taylor succumbed to Zimmerman. Firth came on, and with forceful hitting took the score to 150. H. Geddes, Hodge, and Jacobs reached double figures, the innings ending suddenly witn Jacobs run out. Zimmerman was the most successful bowler, taking five wickets for 84 runs. Oamaru in their first strike commenced well, and after Hunter was foolishly rum out Zimmerman and Dick played out time. Both batsmen played attractively and faced all the bowlers with confidence. Zimmerman was the more forceful of the two and played ©very ball. Results;— ALBION. First Innings. Brooker b Hunter ... ... m ... 10 Palmer b Hendra ... ... ... ... i G. Geddes Ibw b Zimmerman ... 13 Taylor c and b Zimmerman ... 24 Davey b Zimmerman ... 54 McLaren c Hunter b Zimmerman ...■ 1 Firth c Zimmerman b Watson ... 45 Hunt b Zimmerman 22 A. Geddes Ibw b Watson ... ... 5 Hodge not out ... ... ... 13 Jacobs run out ... ... ... 11 Extras ... ... ... q Total ...- ... ... 204 Bowling Analysis.-—Hendra, on© for 43; Zimmerman, five for 84; Hunter, one for 25; Dick, none for 13: Watson, two for 32, OAMARU. First Innings. Dick not out -...43 Hunter run out ... .... ... " 5 Zimmerman not out ... ... ... 83 Extras ... ... ... 10 Total for one wicket ... ... 141 UNION A v. UNION B. . Union B put up quite a good showing m their match against Union A. j! Robertson, King, and Crombie reached double figures, and gave sound displays. Union A in their first strike commenced well, and the score mounted quickly, despite the changes in the bowling. Sumpter was out Ibw in attempting a big hit, and Budd was well caught by W. Budd off Stark. . Tonkin jnade a good stand, and hit up 48 in quick timel but he also succumbed to a good catch by Budd. Robbie and Blair were afthe wickets when stumps were drawn. Details:— UNION B. First Innings. W. Budd c M'Callum b Blair ... ... 0 Will Budd b Blair 3 Stark c M'Donald b Tonkin ... ... 4 Doig o Blair b Brown 6 H; Robertson Ibw b Brown 6 J. Robertson c Tonkin b Meikle ... 14 Mahoney b Meikle 6 Rbwstron c M'Callum b Brown ... I Park b Meikle ... ... ... 9 King c and b Blair 12 Crombie not out ’ ... ... 12 Extras ... >.. ... ... 24' Total ... ... v..- y .. : ... 97 Bowling Analysis.—Tonkin, one for 10; Blair, three for 11; Brown, three for 21; Meikle, three for 10; Maddigan, none for 6; M'Donald, none for 9; Robbie, none for 6. UNION A. First Innings. Sumpter Ibw b Robertson •.-.•? •... 30 Spear c Will Budd b Stark ... ... IS M'Callum b Mahoney 7 Tonkin c and b Doig >.. ... 48 Robbie not out ...■ ... ... 13 Blair not out , ... ...■ ...■ ...- >.. 6 Extras ... ... ... 18 Total for four wickets ... 140 Bowling Analysis.—-Mahoney, one for 36; King, none for 23; Stark, one for 17; Doig, on© for 29: Robertson, one for 20. JUNIORS. The match between Oamaru and St. Kevin’s A resulted in a draw. Oamaru batted first,, and compiled 142 (Campbell 34, Wallace 21, M'lntosh 21, Brooker 16 not out, W. Bee 16, Cahill 151. For St. Kevin’s T. Cahill took five wickets for. 28 runs. St. Kevin’s replied with 89 runs for the loss of five wickets (Cahill 48 not out, Egan 23). Robinson and Meikle shared the bowling honours. THIRD GRADE. A very enjoyable match was played between Union and Ngapara at Oamaru. Ngapara made 70 in the first innings (Holmes 21, Brighiwell 10, Nimino 9). Brook took three wickets for 16 runs and Taylor three for 15 runs. Union replied with 131 for five wickets declared. M'Murtrie made‘s7. Hedges 34, Falloon 23 not out. Parsons_ and O’Brien each secured two wickets. Ngapara in their second strike made 81 for the loss of four wickets (Holmes 28, Nimmo 25 not out). Martyn, Taylor, Ambler, and Brook shared the bowling.

IN OTHER CENTRES AUCKLAND The fifth series of matches was con-* eluded under hot and ideal batting conditions. As the result of a six-* point win over Ponsonby, University; is now equal with Parnell in the cham* pionship. Results:— Parnell 337 for seven wickets, de* dared (M‘Coy 102, H. G. Vivian 01, M. Wallace 48) beat Eden, 191 and 7/ for seven wickets (M‘Coy three for 15* Clapham three for 18). I.M.C.A. 257 for eight wickets (T* Lyon 101, G. Hook 92; Andrews fivei for 84) drew with King’s Old Boys. University 159 and 94 for three wickets beat Ponsonby 86 and 153 (Cleave 49, Matheson six for 69). Grafton 275 and 109 for five wickets* declared (Angus 56 not out beat North Shore 190 (Curtayne 44, Walters 40, Edmonds 40; Cowie four for 66) and 118 for eight wickets (Edmonds- 36} Burke six for 39). CHRISTCHURCH The matches were played in perfect weather on fast grounds. The out* ! standing performance was a score of 176 in two hours by Cromb, who gave a splendid exhibition of fast but nofjreckless hatting. Riccarton 212 for three wickets, de* dared, and 117 for one wicket (Jacobs 46 not out) beat St. Albans, 102 and! 225 for seven-wickets, declared (Birch 68, Burt 40 not out). Lancaster Park 383 (Cromb 176* Yates 47, Dryden 76) beat West ChrisW church 229. Sydenham 227 and 112 for one wicket (Oliver 69) beat High School Old Boys 226 (M‘Ewen 68, Escott 94; Olivet four wickets for 8 runs). East Christchurch 320 (Ellis 41, Kin-* vig 70, M'Phail not out 57) heat Old Collegians 181 and four for 88. AUCKLAND SHIELD TEAM The Auckland representative team to travel south in defence of the Plunket Shield is as follows:—H. 6. Vivian Parnell (captain), J. E. Mills (Eden)* G. L. Weir( North Auckland), D. R. Garrard (University), A. M. Matheson (University)", R. G. Bush (University). D. B. Edmonds (North Shore), V. S, Sale (North Shore), J. Cowie (Graf* ton), P. E. Whitelaw (Parnell), H, Wallace (Parnell), L. F. Townsend (coach), M. Sharp (Poverty Bay). Sharp is a young bowler of the Meiv ritt type who impressed by taking fou? wickets for 61 for the .Country against Town. - INTERSGHODL MATCH WAITAKI Vi SOUTHLAND (Per United ' Press Association.] INVERCARGILL, December 16. The match ‘between the Southland and Waitaki High Schools was com* menced here yesterday in dull weather* with light rain falling occasionally* Southland batted" first and made 283 runs (Uttley 97, :Warburton_ 67, Lea ' 56). Holloway took three wickets foij 43, and was the most successful-bo-vlei) of the innings. At the close_of play; Waitaki had scored 6 -without the loss of a wicket.

BOYS AT PLAY OJAGO V. CANTERBURY The Otago and Canterbury Boys’ 'As* sociations commenced their annual matches at Christchurch on Saturday on Christ’s College grounds. In tha, senior game Canterbury, in tha first’ innings, made 263 (Jennings 105* Pither 80, Norrie 30; Care two for 49* Lampen five for 68, Manning two for ■ 86). Otago had lost six wickets for US runs at stumps (Wadsworth 53, Baker, ’lB not out, Lampen 15). The Otago juniors compiled 100 inj the first Jtinings (Morrison 81, Moir 22; Bramley two for 9, Fernandez two for 29, Bowker two for 11), Canter* bury replying with 99 (Bailey 31;' Hanna two for 20, Morrison two for 27, Donovan three for 9). At stumpj Otago, in the second innings; had four wickets down for '44 runs. SHEFFIELD SHIELD QUEENSLAND V. VIGTORIA MELBOURNE, December 16. In. the match against : Queensland* Victoria, in its first innings, scored 3741 (Barnett 36, M'Cormick not out 77* Fleetwood-Smith 63; Oxenham four for 135, O’Connor two for 72). Queensland* in its first innings, scored 155 (Levy 31, Hansen not out 56; Ebeling fo«n for. 33, Fleetwood-Smith five for 57)* Queensland followed bn and lost one wicket for 4. SOUTH AUSTRALIA V, NEW SMITH WALEt ADELAIDE, December 16. In the match against South Australis'! New South Wales, in its first innings* scored 400 (Kippax 139, C. Mill 30 i Collins three for 101, Grimmett four for 140). South Australia, in its first! "innings, scored 249 (Badcock 15, V* Richardson 57, Lonergan 40, Grimmetf 35; Chilvers five for 58). ENGLISHWOMEN TEAM’S TOUR WIN AGAINST NEW SMITH WALES SYDNEY, December 16. In the women’s match New SoutN Wales in its first innings scored 101 (H. Pritchard 27, R. Monehan 25, F* Blade 17 not out. M. Spear took four wickets for 10.). New South Wales followed on. ap(J in its second innings lost seven wicket* for 175, declared (Miss Monaghan 45* Miss Pritchard 75; M. Hides three -foi. 22V. England, in its second innings lost! three wickets for 57. England won by seven wickets. , - Commenting on the match, tb« ‘ Sun’s ’ cricket writer, • Mr A. G* Moyes, pays a tribute to the English players. He says they play real cricket* which is worth going a long way to see* and even the fielding is of an expert character. Mr Moyes praises Miss Pritchard’s fine 75 runs in *l3O minutes yesterday. Her on-side glancing shot* and cover drives were all beautifully A timed*

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