SATURDAY’S CRICKET

Evening Star, Issue 23422, 13 November 1939, Page 2

SATURDAY’S CRICKET

RAIN INTERRUPTS PLAY THREE TEAMS IH PROMT CENTURIES TO RODGERSOH AND WEDLAKE Weather conditions varied considerably for Saturday’s cricket, when the second round of matches was brought to a conclusion, the results leaving | Grange, University, and Carisbrook A in top place with 8 points each. High School Old Boys and Dunedin being next with 6 points, and Albion and Carisbrook B each have 4. The weather was mild and warm early in the afternoon, but a cold wind, bringing rain with, it, sprang up after a little more than an hour’s play, and caused interruptions to the games, that between Grange and Old Boys terminating at the adjournment. At that stage, Grange, who had responded to Old Boys’ score of 158 with 109 for one wicket, had taken its score to 271 for six wickets, T. Chettleburgh scoring 88, N. Henderson making 48 not out, S. Tomkinson 45, and A. R. Knight 30. For Old Boys_V. J. Leader took three wickets for 65 runs. University scored a first innings win over Albion at Logan Park. Albion’s reply to University’s 286 was 140, Begg taking four wickets for 39 runs and Falvey four for 53. H. Miller was the highest scorer with 28, and S. Duncan made 23. Carisbrook A inflicted a heavy defeat on the 'B team on the first innings, the B’s making only 71 in reply to the A’s score of 411 for six wickets (declared). R. 0. Talbot batted confidently for 37, but Williams (20) was the only other to make a stand, A. Kerr taking four wickets for 35 and Walsh four for 28. D. A. R. Moloney took two wickets for 3 runs, and with the A team bowlers operating with a wet ball in the second innings the only tnmdler to make an impression was Moloney, who took five for 62, the B’s losing seven wickets for 283 runs. H. Cameron made 88. 51. O. Talbot 72. and A. T. Anderson 69. Kaikorai was unable to force a win against Dunedin at Bishopscourt. Kaikorai made 411 the previous week, and Dunedin had 297 runs showing for the loss of five wickets at stumps. The first few wickets.foil cheaply, but R. Wedlake, Finery, and T. Rodgerson stayed the tide. Wedlake and Rodgerson each topping the century. The first-named put together 120 before Allcott howled him. and Rodgerson was unbeaten with 104 Allcott took three wickets for 71. HONOURS LIST BATTING. R. Wedlake (Dunedin), 120. T. Rodgerson (Dunedin), 101 not out. H. Cameron (Carisbrook B), 88. T. Chettleburgh (Grange), 88. R. O. Talbot.(Carisbrook B), 37 and 72. A. T. Anderson (Carisbrook B), 69. N. Henderson (Grange), 48 not out. S. Tomkinson (Grange), 45; BOWLING. D. A. R. Moloney (Carisbrook A), two for 3 and five for 62. Walsh (Carisbrook A), .four for 28. A. Kerr (Carisbrook-A), four for/35. N. C. Begg (.University),'four for 39. J. N. Falvey' (University), four for 53. CARISBROOK TEAMS MEET EASY WIN FOB A'S The match between Carisbrook A and Carisbrook B was marred by two interruptions on account of rain, but nevertheless the wicket was in excellent condition. Tho A’s declared their innings closed at the previous week’s score of 411 for six wickets ; and the B’s made a poor response, being dismissed for 71. R. O. Talbot was the only batsman to, play the bowling with any confidence, and ho put together a score of 37 rubs before Moloney brought about his dismissal Ibw. Williams, who made 20. was the only other batsman to reach double figures. Walsh, who bowled medium-pace and was swinging in from the off. took four wickets for 28 runs, and Kerr, with his fast-medium deliveries, took four for 35. . , The B’s, following on, were more successful iii their second venture, and at stumps had 283 runs showing for the loss of seven wickets. Talbot again, batted well, scoring with delightful shots on both sides of the' wickets in running up a score of 72 Top scorer was H. Cameron with 88 He played a sound knock and was opening out in fine style towards the end of his innings. A. T. Anderson, the ex-Kai-korai player, totalled 69, batting with confidence and displaying some crisp scoring strokes, The A team’s bowlers were handicapped in the second innings by the wet ball, but Moloney obtained five wickets for, 62 runs. Details:— CARISBROOK A. First innings (total for six wickets, declared) ... 411 CARISBROOK B. First Innings. Talbot Ibw b Moloney ... ■ 37 Cavanagh Ibw b Kerr ... 0 Carter h Walsh ... ... .... ... ... 0 Cameron c Kerens b Walsh, 0 Stanley b Kerr ...' ... ... 2 Anderson h Kerr ... I Rennie b Walsh ... ... 2 Nimmo b Kerr ... ... ... 4 Williams c Herons b Walsh ... ... 20 Valentine not out „. 0 Fraser b Moloney ... ... 0 Extras ... 5 Total 7] —Bowling Analysis.—

Second Innings. Talbot Ibw b Moloney ... 72 Cavanagh c; Milnos b Dongan ... 5 Carter hit wicket b Moloney ... 10 Cameron c Caradus b Moloney ... 88 Stanley b Moloney 11 .Anderson c Caradus b Moloney ... 69 Rennie not out ... ... ... 13 Ninrmo b Kerr ... ... 10 Extras ... ... 5 Total (for seven wickets) ... 283

TWU CENTURIES KAIKORAI HELD TO DRAW A century each by R. Wedlake and T. Rodgerson saved the situation for Dunedin, and' had tho result ot forcing Kaikorai to a draw. This was a game full of interest, for, apart from the fact that there were three centuries and other high scores, it appeared that Dunedin would be defeated. But Rodgerson audl Wedlake batted with, such absolute confidence that their own performances quite overshadowed the turn tho match might take. However, a draw was a fair indication of the trend of tho game Frequently'showers drove the players off the field, and, though tho interruptions were not in the best interests of tho batsmen Wedlake and Rodgerson were unperturbed 1 The former was continuing his innings, being 1. Dunedin had then 11 on without loss The wicket at Bishopscourt was again easy, and the bowlers had difficulty in controlling the ball The outfield was slow Wedlake batted throughout the, afternoon for his 120, which represented a stylish display. He had full control over the ball, and did not give a chance. His runs were scored all round the wicket, and his best shots were through tho covers. Though at times he was slow, these interludes were contrasted! by some hard hitting. Wedlake, who impresses as a cricketer who is developing fast, hit 12 4’s. Tom Rodgersoids undefeated 104 represented his highest score for a_ long time. He used his reach and) his power well, and a feature of his innings was his clever placement, Rodgerson invariably produces hard cover driving, and several of his nine 4’s. were obtained through this shot. There were two chances given, the first being when he was in the ’sixties, tile ball being dropped in the slips. Then, when he was 3 short of the century he was nearly caught, the greasy condition of the ball having a lot to do with this escape. Kaikorai tried hard to separate these two, seven bowlers being used. Allcott was the best. He was on most of the afternoon, and his 31 overs cost only 71 runs. The left-hander struck a-good length, and was treated with respect by all the batsmen. He was rather unlucky in nob taking more than three wickets A draw was a proper result to the match. Details:—. KAIKORAI. First innings ... ... ... ... 411 DUNEDIN. First Innings. ' J. Wedlake c Vial b Allcott ... ... ~ 8 11. Wedlake b Allcott '... 120 Robertson b Allcott : 5 Tobin c and b Vial ... .. : 0 Fluery b Rennick 27 Rodgerson not out 104 Holley not out ... ... 0 Extras 33 Total for five wickets ... 297 —Bowling Analysis.—

STUDENTS WIN BY 146 ALBION’S BATTING POOR Though University played through the time generally reserved for the tea adjournment in order , to get the final 1 Albion wicket; it was hot until 4.20 that it fell with 140 runs oh the board, to give' University a win on the first innings by 146 runs. Throughout it was a tale of poor batting, with indecision in whether to go : forward or play back causing most downfalls. It was the tail that caused the most trouble to the bowlers, for with the wind blowing from wicket to wicket Begg. who took four for 43, was able to get a lot of swing in bis deliveries, which came up -fast from the pitch, and Falvey, bowling with the wind, had a harder task, but took the average with four for 39—a meritorious performance. Begg had three for 4 at an early stage before the wind dropped appreciably and rain started. Duncan (23) Miller (28) were the most impressive the former hitting three 4’s. It was sound cricket, but he made a poor shot, like most of the other batsmen, that led to his dismissal. Miller had 10 on from the first day. but was going well. Play was interrupted twice before a halt was called at 4.40—f0r the first heavy shower at 2.35 and again at 3.10. Details:— , UNIVERSITY. , ; First innings 286 ALBION. First Innings Miller b Falvey ... ..; 28 Allen b Begg 14 Coding run out... Ditchfield b Falvey 5 Anderson b Begg 1 Collie b Begg 3 Sinclair b Talvey ... ... If Duncan b Begg "3 Silver b Falvey 9 Frood b Morrison Jg Wilson not out jo Extras ... 12 Total 140

BIG SCORING GRANGE DEFEAT OLD BOYS Grange’s batting strength was fully revealed in the match at Tonga Park against High School Old Boys, and, although the rain brought play to a close at the tea adjournment, Grange was enabled to score a convincing win on the first innings. The north-enders’ response to Old Boys total of 158 was 109 for the loss of one wicket on the first day, and by the adjournment this was taken to 271 for six wickets, there being one interruption because of rain. Chettleburgh, who took no risks, carried his score from 43 to 88 before he was unlucky enough to be out Ibw to Leader with his score at 88. His tally included a 6 and six 4’s. and bo again gave a sound display The brightest display was that of N Henderson, who hit very hard in putting together a score of 48 not out, which included a 6 and six 4's Tomkinson. who was associated with Chettleburgh when the trnrao was resumed on Saturday, took his tally to 45 before Dickinson bowled him, and Knight ran up 30 in quick time. Leader, bowling just short of a length, was the most effective member of Hie Old Boys attack, and took three wickets for 65 runs. Dickinson and Colvin, with their paoy stuff, each claimed a wicket, but neither proved

particularly troublesome to the batsmen. Groves’s slows were expensive, 66 runs coming from 10 oyers with the recompense of only one wicket. Details;— HIGH SCHOOL OLD BOYS. First innings ... ...158 GRANGE. First Innings. Chettleburgh Ibw b Loader 88 Monteath p Mills b Colvin 25 Tomkinson b Dickinson ... ... 45 Knight b Leader ... 30 Elmes st. Mills b Leader ... ... 5 Henderson not out 48 Moir st Mills b Groves ... 12 Payne not out .... 2 Extras 16 Total for six wickets ... ... 271 —Bowling Analysis.—

Dickinson bowled four no-balls. Leader one, and Colvin one.

PLAYERS FOR REPRESENTATIVE PRACTICE The selectors (Messrs J. M’Mullan, A. Galland, and R. 0.. Talbot) have chosen the following players to attend special representative practice at Carisbrook:—Moloney, Fraser, H. Cameron, Walsh (Carisbrook), Chettleburgh, Knight, Elmes, Monteath, Lemin (Grange), Mills, Leader, Groves, Hunt, Edwards (Old Boys), Begg (University),, Silver (Albion). M'Gregor, Holden (Kaikorai), G. J. Robertson (Dunedin) Practices will begin tomorrow evening* GRADE MATCHES INTERMEDIATE GRADE. North-East Valley 183 (Peart 50, Donnelly six for 44) beat Dunedin 170 (Beatson 55, Smith 45; Hughes four for 27) and 183 for six (Macassey 103 not out). . • . Grange, 138 (Hogg 60) and 152 for two wickets (Hogg 70) had an eightpoint win over Kaikorai 90 and 197 (Mexted 91 not out; Freeman one for 11. Powell one for 5), SECOND GRADE A. Dunedin, 164 (Wilson 35 not out, Rodden 34; Cassie seven for 49) and 64 for no wickets (Reid 32 not out, Ritchie 28 not out) scored an eightpoint win over Port Chalmers 134 (O’Neill 32, Braithwaite) 21 not out, Cassie 21; Rodden three for 33, Ledgerwood three for 29) and 91 (Redden six for 13). Taieri 66 (M’Cunn 23; A. Grant tour for 12, Talbot two for 7, A. Miller two for 4) and 218 (L. Patterson 43, Rich ards 34, Scott 136), defeated Green Island 92 (G. Miller 45; Renton five for 22,' L. Patterson. three for 26) and 183 (Lanauze 47, A Grant 30 not out; L Patterson three for 24). Carisbrook, 162 (Baird 66, Wood 33 not out; Muir five for 24. Ferguson four for 39) and 155 for six wickets (Murray 38, Stewart 29 not out. Hurley 27; Ferguson four for, 59) scored an eight-point win over Kaikorai 154 (Grimshaw 60 not out; Carter five for 26) and 154 for seven declared (Grimshaw 59, Stewart 42). Y.M.C.A.. 289 for Tour wickets, gained an eight-point win over Albion *6B and 93 (D. Miller six for 25, including the hat trick, and. Breese two for 23). . . ' . Grange 159 and 206 for six declared (Dunn 70 Elmes 63, Sinton 41) beat Mornington .113 and five for 202 (C. M'Dermott 51. Brown 40 hot out. Morris 31). SECOND GRADE 81, Old Boys.; 175 (Anderson 43, Waugh 24, Dykes 29, Ferguson. 24. Mills 16; Gaylor four wickets for 25, Thompson three for 48) beat Carisbrook 126 (Gaylor 47, Chalmers 43 not out; Anderson three wickets for 22, Waugh three for 27, .Bradley three for 39). Grange 160 for four declared (O’Gor man 46, Sandom 37 not out. Harwood 36) beat King’s High School 44 (Shanuahan five for 18, Sandom four for 15) and 46 for eight (Drake four for ’3. Heslin two for 13) North-East Valley 208 for five declared (Jones 55 retired, Sinclair 43, Butler 43 not out, Mason 22 not out; Burns one for 25, Guthrie one for 38) defeated Kaikorai 62 (Guthrie 19; Sinclair three for six, M‘Lintock five for 14, Butler two for 16) SECOND GRADE 811. Mornington . 224 for six declared (Torrance 74 Knight 73) beat Dunedin 123 (Marchant 49; Morris four for 18. Richmond-five for 32). ' Taieri 160 foi three wickets 'Renton 57 not out. Quirk , 32, Wood 32 not out; M'Donald two for 25). Grange 93 (P. Ryan 38; M'Leod two for none, Barron two for 16. M'Adam two for 17). THIRD GRADE. North-east Valley 113 for six declared (Hackle 43, Brooks 28; Thomas two tor nine, Garside three for 40) defeated Mornington 74 (Thomas 11, Jarvis 14, Gibson 15; Cameron three for 31 Brooks six for 28). SECONDARY SCHOOL GAMES FIFTH GRADE A. King’s C 92 (Darracott 28; Bruce two for 13) defeated 0.8.H.5. VHI. 8 and 76 (Nauraan 27: Stanley five for 2, Darracott five for 2, Hinton two for 9, Petre three for I) FIFTH GRADE B. . 0.8.H.5. IX. 141 for seven (F. Bond 37; Collins four for 31) beat 0.8.H.5. IV. 63 (Collins 27; M. Rond three for 6. F Bond four for 14). SIXTH GRADE B. King’s F 87 drew with 0.8.H.S XII. four for 42 (Reekie 21 not out; Smith four for 18). LEAGUE MATCHES A SECTION. Gregg’s Red G three for 186 (Densem 57, H. Day 53, Gillan 48; H. Day three for 57, Rodgers two for 19) defeated Hillside, six for 184 (Hayden 88, Symonds 49. Eckhoff 28 not out: Eckhoff one for 10) T and P two for 68 ( Walker 22 not out. Clark 22; Walker seven for 28) defeated Telgineers 58 (Brock 13) R and G three for 109 declared (W. Preston 47 not out., B Turnbull 25, C. Tarletoh 13; C. Coding five for 15. A Clark two for 10) defeated Otago Brush Co. 104 (W. Hensleigh 34, Thomas 27. R. Reid 16: Davis two for 39L , Glenross one for 99 declared (Coxhead 45 not out, Walkinshaw 42 not out; Bedford three for 1, Robertson five for 30) defeated Town Hall 31 (R. Johnston 44. E. Collins IG; L. Diclham one for 21).

Self-Help four for 112 (A. Stent 58, L. Mussen 25, .J. Spavin 16; A. Stent two for 28, M. Stent three for 8, Spavin two for 14 ) defeated E.P. and L. 100 (Cropley 30, Jefferson 31. Pollock 16). B SECTION. Roslyn Mills, three for 134 <lO. Manley 69 not out, B. Berry 44, A. Ronald 22; B. Berry six for 44) defeated Loco. 123 (E. Kruskopf 22, R. Mercer 47 not out). ‘ , Pride of the Leith, A;O.F., 137 (J. Witchall 48, H Gaston 20 not out, J. Duniiett 17; J. Hellyer three for 2, W. Dillon two for 8, J. Witchall, three for 24) defeated Post Office 91 (Collet 22, Reynolds 18; N. Morrison six for 22. Stuart two for 12). M.C.P. 148 (Scott 68, Keane 44; Jeffrey six for 16) defeated Speights 134 (R. Grant 53 H Cullen 25. E. Downes 12). Tainui Rovers six for 144 declared (V. Jones 44 retired. S. Seear 35. L. Man- 15. 1 Hay 12 not out; E Grant five for 15) defeated . Tramways 85 (Dixon 35. A Campbell 14; Braithivaite one for nine. Martin two for 251- „ „ Logan Park seven tor 135 (F. Foster 83, H. Foster 19. A. Wright, 13; Barabithe three for 2G. F. Foster four for 40, H Foster three for 39) defeated Smith and Smith 112 (J. Walker 32 not out, H. Carmichael 21. D. Templeton 20, I. Harkness 14; J. Hossack two for 17, H. Carmichael two for 29). C SECTION. Lands, seven for 148 (Pearce 25 not out, M'Noe 24 not out, M'Donald 25, llbind 20; Moloney three for 25), drew with Burts (Burts did not bat). Sargoods, three for 71 (L. Small 44 not out, P. Mackie 21; W. Smith six for 22), defeated Dunedin Engineering Company, 70 (Rennie 18, Morgan 11). Lakes, four' for 76, declared (M'Leod 10, Stewart 12. Nieholls 13, Morrison 15 not out, J Harwood 19 not out; J Harwood five for 13, M'Leod five for 22) defeated Dunedin Hospital, 58 (G. Deuchrass 17, B Smithson 10; M'Cormick three for 29) United, nine for 89 (JR. M'Callion 49, Ainger 18; Simpson two for 26, R. M'Callion five for 23, Steel two for 9), defeated Standard, 77 (O’Keefe 14; Quest seven for 33. M'Ewen one for 23) WOMEN S GAMES Albany, 35 runs for one (I. Stephens 27 not out), defeated Grange 11., 8 (1. Stephens five for 3, L. Johnson three four 4). Y.W.C.A., one for 36, declared (Garland 19 not out; Skinner one for 4), beat K.E.F., 29 (Strathdee. five for 16, Garland two for, 8). Planet, 65 (M Freeman 18 not out; M Bishop three for 12, P Keen two for 19, A Gaffaney two for 23, H. Atkinson two for 4), defeated Grange 1., 49 (V Mant 18 not out; Mary Freeman five for 15, J. Little .five for 33). Albion, 86, declared (G. Samson 26 not out, K. Eekhotf 26-not out), beat Regina, 38 (K. Eekhotf six for ll). St George, 103 (M Campbell 75; Z. 'Paris four for 15), drew with Koputai, two for 33 (A. Hamilton 14 not out; P. Hannagan two for 20). IN OTHER CENTRES AUCKLAND. The third series of cricket, matches was completed. Grafton, 204 for. seven wickets, declared, and 63 for four, beat Parnell, 95 and 236 (P. E. Whitelaw 125, S. Robinson 33; C, Burke five for 70). Middlemore, 307, .beat Y.M.C,A„ 163 (V ' J Scott-32, I Cooper 31; C.. p. Howden six for 32)’, and. two for 23.; North Shore. 280 for ninei' declared (V S. Sale 121, D. B. Edmonds 45; N Parkes seven for 77),: beat Pon-sonbv-Balmoral,-185 and 121, for three wickets (0. S. Cleal 39, J. Barber 36). Eden, 226 (W N." Carson 44, G. L. Weir 43; A. M Matheson six for 54), heat University. 169 and 38 for one WELLINGTON. There was some good scoring when the third series, began. Wellington College .Old Boys, 475 Thompson 133. Rainbird 125, Burnette 58, J. Latnason 33. Rough 49; Crawford four for 150 Randall two for 133), met Midland one for 25. Wellington. 156 (Whyte 24, Morgan 24. A Wiren 23: Boddy six for 54, M'Keown three for 32), met Institute, 104 for nine wickets (Bilby 50; Symes six for 37). University. 149 (Whiting 53, Stephenson 27, Sheffield 20; Wilson three for 44, J Ashenden three for 55, Rice three for 25) met Kilbirnie, 135 for four wickets (Wrigley 55 not out, Lubransky 44, Manley three for 51). Karori, 137 (J Coupland 35, Burner! 23 W Coupland 33; Champness six for 54. Muir two for 38), met Hutt, 200 for six wickets (M'Leod 67 not out. Capstick 55; S. Cutts two for 9). CHRISTCHURCH. The third round of the competitions was started The wickets were in excellent order, but a strong north-west in the early part of the afternoon spoilt play somewhat. The standard of play was the best seen so far this season, the feature being a brilliant innings of 107 not out by F. Kerr for Lancaster Park against Old Collegians. He batted for 87 minutes, hitting 17 4’s and one 6 Riccarton. 246 (Ellis 60. Stringer 46. Bull 39; Escott four for 45, Page three for 38), met Old Boys. St Albans. 44 (Spong six for 20, Newton four for 11) and 43 for two wickets (Dailey 33 not out), met Sydenham, 118 for four wickets, declared (Walsh 55 not out, King 31 not out; Vlulcock two for 29) Old Collegians. 152 (Reeves 61 not out. J C Saunders 34; Bellamy six for 53. Read three for 33). met Lancaster Park, 192 for four wickets (e ■ Kerr 107 not out.,Stout 36) West Christchurch. 212 (J L. Kerr 48, Gregory 45. Nee 31; Davis three for 63. Patrick four for 63), met East Christchurch. 55 for one wicket.

0. M. R. W Kerr . 9 0 So 4 Walsh 9 2 og 4 R. Moloney 1.5 0 "3 2

—Bowlin g Analysis — 0. M. Jl. W Dousjan 4 . 0 35 1 Kerr 8.7 0 G6 1 M'Kay 5 0 52 0 Walsh 6 0 41 0 On moron 4 1 ,22 0 1{, Moloney ... 14 0 C2 5

0. M. R. W Allcott ' 31 10 71 3 Vial 8 0 37 1 Rennick 9 0 50 I M'Gregor ... ... 9 :% .40 , 0 Constable ... ... 9 1 20 0 Boock ... ... ... 8 0 20 0 Stewart ... ... 4 0 16 0 Holden 1 0 10 0

—Bowlin g Analysis. 0 M. R. W Begg 12 2 39 4 M‘Donald ... 8 0 30 0 Falyey 17 253 4 Morrison 1 1 5 1 Mottraro 1 0 1 0

0 M R W Dickinson ... 18 3 67 1 Graham ... 3 0 15 0 Leader ... ... 16 1 65 3 Colvin ... ... 9 0 34 1 Groves ... ... 10 1 66 1 Payne ... 3 0 8 0