CRICKET

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 17 December 1927, Page 9

CRICKET

SHEFFIELD SHIELD. BATSMEN HAVE DAY OUT. BY CABLE—PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT. MELBOURNE, Dec. 16. The Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and Quo nsland commenced to-day, the former losing two wickets for 400 (Woodful SI, Ponsford, not out, 234, Hendry 129), when stumps were drawn. The weather was line and hot. Queensland won the toss and unaccountably sent Victoria in on a perfect wicket. .Scoring up to luncheon was slow against bowling which was not dangerous, but after the adjournment the cricket livened and Ponsford, in partnership with Hendry carried the score along at a fast rate, Ponsford batting at the top of his form, and hitting solidly at everything sent down. Ponsford has now made a century at each of the last seven Sheffield matches in which he has played. IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA ADELAIDE, Dec. 16. 'The Sheffield Shield match, New South Wales v. South Australia, commenced to-day. The former, when stump's were drawn, had lost seven wickets for 400 runs, Phillips making 112 Andrews SS, Kippax (temporarily retired) SI, -Scanes 44, Bradman, not out, 65. Tne weather was fine and the wicket fast and good. Phillips and Andrews played a sparkling innings, the latter’s footwork being magnificent, while Phillips made many fine shots. Phillips, however, facing Grimmett, whose bowling was a model of consistency and accuracy, showed indecision, but later displayed more confidence and played a splendid fighting innings. The fielding throughout was very keen, but the bowling left much to be desired. Kippax gave glimpses of perfect timing and artistic batting, but was. affected by- the sun, and had to retire for treatment. Scanes and Bradman played soundly and confidently. MARYLEBONE v. TRANSVAAL. Received 12.25 p.m. to-day. CAPETOWN, Dec. 16. At Johannesburg, Marylebone in the first innings made 129 (Sutcliffe 59). Vincent took four wickets for 16, Nupen five for 68. Transvaal made 133 for three wickets (Duminy 55). — A.P.A. and “Sun.”