THE TEST MATCH.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3584, 9 March 1914, Page 9

THE TEST MATCH.

NEW ZEALANDERS MAKING GOOD FIGHT .

AUSTRALIANS SCORE 354.

BRIGHT BATTING

[PfiUSa ASSOCIATION TEUCtMU.It] DUNEDIN, Mqrch 8. The first test match between Australia and New Zealand was continued yesterday on the Carisbrook ground in fine weather. There was a good attendance, between 5000 and 6000 people being present. New Zealand, who''had lost nine I wickets for 218 runs on Friday, carried the total to 228, compiled in 3 hours 15 minutes. Fine Bowling by Bennett. 'Hie Australians made a.bad start, the first wicket falling with the score I at 10, the second at 13. the third at I 14, the fourth at 32, and the fifth at 33. I Bennett took the first two wickets for three runs and the third without any more being scored off him. Big Cuns Start Booming. I The partnership between Armstrong I and Trumper, however, put a differ--1 ent complexion on the state of the game. Despite frequent changes of howlI ing, they batted steadily, at times hitting out freely, and carried the score to 167 before Bennett disposed of Trumper with a good catch at midon. The partnership lasted 69 minutes, [ and Trumper’s score of 72 included II fours. The exhibition given by both pleased the spectators, who frequently applauded them. Armstrong and Crawford also gave a fine display, hitting out freely all round the wicket. They carried the score to 252 before a separation was effected by Bennett beating Crawford with a very good ball. The Surrey Slogger. Crawford compiled 50 runs in 37 minutes, and his total of 53 included one six and eight fours. Armstrong and Cody carried the score to 261, but the former was then beaten by Bennett, who sent' down another very good ball. Armstrong was at- the wickets for 2 hours 4 minutes, and his score of 96 included 10 fours. c

Waddy and McKenzie made a stand for the last wicket, both hitting out freely. In 21 minutes they knocked up 71 runs. Waddy was at the wickets 38 minutes. and his 'score of 59 included 11 fours. New Zealanders Again Do Well. New Zealand were at the wickets for 25 minutes before play ceased. Whitta played really well, hitting out freely all round. ■Condliffe had - a life a-t 13. When his score was two, he drove one from Crawford to McKenzie at mid-on, but the chance was not accepted.

The Scores. The following are the scores:— NEW ZEALAND.—Ist Innings. W hitta, c McGregor, b Armstrong 12 Hickmott, c Cody, b Armstrong 2' Tuckwell, b Armstrong 50 Horspool, c Cody, b Crawford ... 20 Reese, b Crawford 4 Patrick, b Crawford 38 Sandman, c Armstrong, b Noble 20 Condliffe, Ibw, bA rm strong ... 25 Robinson, b Armstrong 5 Wilson, not out 8 Bennett, c McGregor, b Noble... 7 Extras ... 13 Total 228 Bowling Analysis: Armstrong 5 wickets for 80 runs; Crawford 3 for 64 ; Noble 2 for 29; Collins 0 for 17; Cody 0 for 9; Mailey 0 for 12; McKenzie 0 for 4.

AUSTRALIA.—Ist Innings. Dr Dolling, lbw, b Bennett ... 6 McGregor, b Bennett 1 Collins, b Bennett 3 Mai ley, 1> Sandman 9 Noble, c and b Sandman 12 Armstrong, b Bennett 96 Trumper, c Bennett, b Sandman... 72 Crawford, b Bennett 53 Cody, b Sandman 11 Waddy, b Patrick 59 McKenzie, not out 24 Extras 11 Total 354 Bowling analysis: Bennett 5 wickets for 127 runs; Sandman 4 for 109; Patrick 1 for 27 ; Robinson 0 for 41; Wilson 0 for 39. NEW ZEALAND,—2nd Innings. Wliitta. not out 37 Condliffe, not out 3 Extras ' 4 Total, for no wickets 44 SATURDAY’S MATCHES POSTPONED.

Owing to the rain in the morning, and the threatening nature of the weather at noon, the postponement committee of the Poverty Bay Cricket Association desired to cancel all games arranged for the afternoon. As a matter of fact, the afternoon turned out quite fine, but, not being weather prophets, the postponement committee acted for the best at mid-day.