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Grey River Argus, 9 February 1938, Page 6

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INDIA WINS "TEST.” MADRAS, February 7. In the cricket Test, Tennyson’s team, in the first innings, scored 94, and in the second innings 163 (Wellard 40). Amar Singh took five for 38 and six for 58. All India won by an innings and six runs. S. AUSTRALIA BEAT VICTORIA. (Received February 8, 11.50 p.m.) MELBOURNE, February 8. In the final Sheffield Shield match South Australia to-day beat Victoria by 125 runs, but the Shield has already been won by New South | Wales. Victoria, in the second innings, scored 177. Pearson made 36, and Barnett 41. In the bowling, Williams took 5 wickets for 52 runs, and Waite 3 for 28. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. At a meeting of the Management Committee of the West Coast Cricket Association last evening, Mr J. Stokes presided. It was resolved that a letter of thanks be forwarded to the Inangahua Sub-Association for hospitality extended last Sunday week. It was also decided to send a letter of thanks to Mr D. R. Dowell, complimenting him on the splendid way he had looked after the visiting Ashburton team. It was also decided to thank Mr Dowell for his donation of a gold tie pin to the batsman making the highest score on each side in the Ashburton-West Coast cricket match. The transfer of M. Jones from United to the Cobden Club was approved. , It was decided that the Junior Competition be closed and that a/

fresh competition be started as from Saturday next. Accounts amounting to 15s 6d were passed for payment. It was decided to instruct all clubs that score books for all grades are to be in. the hands of the Fixtures Committee by Wednesday, February 23. It was decided to ask Hokitika to suggest a date for a match, Greymouth v. Hokitika, no less than two weeks’ notice to be given of the date. _____________