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Grey River Argus, 14 October 1936, Page 6

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Testimonial Match WON BY “THE REST’’ (Aus. Sc N.Z. Cable Assn.) (Received October 13 at 8.30 p.m.) SYDNEY, October 13. “The Rest’’ defeated the Australian Eleven in the testimonial match by six wickets. When play was resumed today in fine weather The Rest needed 67'to win with seven wickets in hand. Robinson played nicely, although he had a couple of narrow 1 escapes. Tie carried his overnight score to 57, but trying a big hit off Grimmett, he was caught on the boundary. Robinson hit seven fours, and assured Bradman’s sida of victory. Scores; — THE REST.—2n c ] Innings. Badcoek, e Darling, b Grimmett. .. 4! O’Brien, lbw., b O’Reilly IS Bradman, c Fingleton, b Grimmett 1 Robinson, c Fingleton b Grimmett 57 Morrisby, not out U) Tallort, not out b Extras U Total for 4 wickets 161 Bowling analysis: McCormick 0 for 30, Sievers 0 for 11, Grimmett 3 for 82, O’Reilly 1 for 27. M.C.C. TEAM. EAGER FOR THE FRAY. SYDNEY, October 12. The Associated Press special correspondent abroad the Orion, sent a wireless stating that the MC.C. team was spending the last day aboard in glorious weather aud crisp sunshine, intensifying the eagerness to get to the nets at Perth. If anything is to be judged from the youthful keenness of the team, it is that Australia will see. a much livelier and faster scoring English eleven than wwal. The team is due to arrive at Fremantle tomorrow about 9 a.m.

M.C.C. TEAM ARRIVE. (Received October 13, at 11.5 p.m.) FREMANTLE, October 13. The liner “Orion” arrived from London to-day with (he English cricketers board. They received an enthusiastic reception -at the wharf and iu Perth. LONDON .October 12. The death has occurred of B. J. T. sanquet. the inventor of “googly 1 ’ bowling. He was born in 1877. He played for Eton. Oxford, Middlesex, and England (1903-4-5). and visited Australia. The barking of a dog gave the first warning to the wife of the cricketer. R. W. V. Robins, that their home at Burnham was on fire. She quickly got the children to safety. The firemen extinguished the flames after minor damage was done. The outbreak was due to an electric iron in the maid’s room not being turned off.

LARWOOD TO COACH INDIANS. (Received October 13, at 7.15 p-m.) LONDON, October 13. The “News-Chronicle” says: Larwood has accepted an invitation from the Indian Cricket Board of Control, to go to India, as one of two professional coaches. Hendren and .Sandham' have already declined invitations. Nicholas has now been invited. It is woposed that Bombay and Delhi should share the coaches, who are to return to England next March. FIFTH PLUNKET SHIELD DISTRICT. INVERCARGILL, October 13. A decision not to support the proposal of Manawatu Cricket Association to have established a fifth Plunket .-inii'ld district was made by the Management Committee of the Southland Cricket Association to-night. In reporting on the subject a sub-committee said it thought that a better wav to bring forth the capabilities of minor associations was to organise Hawke Cap matches. The chairman (Mr 11. Grace) commented on what he said appeared to be a selfish attitude on the part of Manawatu Association, and suggested that a proposal by Auckland Association to provide for better conditions in minor associations’ cricket was more to Southland’s liking. FIJIAN CRICKETER CHIEF’S DEATH. WELLINGTON, October 13. The late Ratu Popu, whose death in Fiji, with that of Koko Tui (of Tailevu, another chief) was one of the leading, chiefs in Fiji. He is believed to have been educated in New Zealand, and he made a trip to New Zealand with a Fijian cricket team at tne time of the Christchurch exhibition.

WEST COAST ASSOCIATION. At a meeting of the Management Committee of the West Coast Cricket Association last evening, there were present: Messrs P. Paterson (Chairman), J. Cornish. J. Mathews. G. Howes. D. Cutler, M. Marshall, L. Coffey. I. Mcßain and D. Jarvis (Secretary). The following nominations of teams were received: —Technical Old Boys, senior,. Saturday Competition; Technical School, .junior and third grade (Saturday); Marisf, senior aud' junior Saturday, and two Sunday teams; Cobden, senior Saturday, and Sunday: Runanga, senior Saturday and Sunday; United, two senior and' one junior Saturday, and one senior Sunday team. Mr I. B. Cromb wrote, accepting the position of West Coast' delegate to the N.Z. Council. It was decided to apply to the Greymouth Jockey Club, for the use of the playing area. Messrs J. Cornish, G. Howes and D. Jarvis were appointed a fixtures committee. The following were 1 approved as umpires: Messrs Packer, H. Ryan. J. Rokes, J. Paterson, F. Bowers, A. Greenwood, W.-Spender. C. Dewar, W. Barlow, W. Kennedy, senr., D. McLean. ?. Holmes, It was decided to postpone the opening of the Saturday Competition until October 31st. It was decided to send a. Greymouth “■earn to play Hokitika on the first Sunday in December. It was decided to advise Clubs that each side must supply a ball for matches. The matter of arranging for the Canterbury Boy’s Association visit, was left in the hands of the Secretary and Mr Mathews. The draw for iSunday .next is as follows:—Runanga v. Barist B, at Rec,, No. 2 ground; Cobden v. United,. Rec., No. 1 ground; Marist A, a bye.