N.Z. v. Derbyshire.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, Issue 206, 15 August 1927, Page 7

N.Z. v. Derbyshire.

HOME TEAM GOES QUICKLY. DACRE’S SPECTACULAR BATTING. London, Aug- 13. The New Zealand cricketers met Derbyshire to-day at Derby. Lowry won the toss and sent the opponents in. They were unable to cope with Merritt s excellent bowling, which was responsible for the disappearance of three or the county men by luncheon, when the score was 88. On resumption the rest were quickly disposed of tor another 41 runs, and by the tea-time adjournment the New Zealanders had 162 on lor the loss of a single wicket, with Dacre still going well and 111 on the board to his credit. Lee and Worthington were the only home siders to make a stand, and the latter knocked a couple of sixes off Merritt. James kept wickets splendidly. The New Zealanders batted with the greatest confidence, L'aci'e leaching the century in 85 minutes, the total score then being 151. It included eight sixes and 21 fours, and was the most spectacular display of batting seen in Derby this season. Dacre has now completed a thousand runs for the tour. Dempster was more subdued batting two hours and hitting up one six and seven fours. W hen stumps were drawn five wickets were down for 321. The scores were:— DERBY. First Innings. ’ Storer, st. James, b Merritt ..... 8 Lee, b Bernau 41 Worthington, c James, b Merritt 81 Jackson, st. James, b Merritt ~ 1 Slater, c Alcott, b Merritt .... 8 Hutchinson; st. James, b Merritt 7 Townsend, c James, b Blunt .. 5 Creswell not out 9 Elliott, c Oliver, b Bernau 5 (Two names and the total are missing). Bowling Analysis: Bernau, two for 23, Oliver none for 6, Merritt six for 63, Blunt two for 24, Alcott none for none. NEW ZEALAND. First Innings. Oliver, run out 18 Oacre, b Slater 176 Dempster, o Elliott, b Townsend 81 Mills, not out 26 Blunt, b Townsend 0 Page, c Storer, b Townsend .... 3 Lowry, not out 8 Extras 9 Total for five wickets 321 TOURISTS MAY PLAY N.S.W. Sydney, Aug. 13. It is understood that the New Zealand cricketers, when en route to New Zealand from England, will play a four-day match in Sydney against New South Wales, the match commencing on October 28. TEST TRIALS ANALYSED. London, Aug. 13. Summarising the impressions of the cricket test trials, Warner In the “Morning Post” says: “We need not worry as regards batting. The scores were very good, but we must discover a slow left-hander. He would be of no account in Australia, but his inclusion here is imperative. “Ames is probably the most promising wicket-keeper, but I do not think any of them are in the Maegregor, Liljey, Huish, Strudwick class. Clark and Jacques may develop into something really good as fast bowlers. Sibbles is steady and reliable, and Wright, of Kent, is remarkably good.” Warner expresses the opinion that the tests are invaluable as a guide to the selection committee (A and N.Z.) OOUNTY MATCHES. London, August 12. Following are the scores in the county cricket matches:— in the first innings made 359 for eight and declared (Hendren 141. Killick 89). Somerset in the first strike made 266 (Young 57, M. Lvon 55, Haig taking four for 80). Middlesex won on the first innings. Notts, in the first innings, mane 256 (Gunn 57, Lilley 85) and in the second 192 for six and declared (Browne took four for 53). Sussex in the first innings made 141 (J. Parks 62; Barrett took four for 26. A. Staples five for 25). and in the second 279 (Cook 59. J. Parks 60. A. E Gilligan 66 not out; Richmond took four for 45). Notts won by 28 runs.

For Glamorganshire against Surrey. Arnott took four for 25. and Mercer six for 23. Glamorgan won. For Lancashire. against Northants. McDonald took eight for 73. Lancashire won.

For Hampshire against 'Worcester. Mead made 142; Newman took five for 75 and Boyes four for 19. Hamnshire won. For Derby against Yorkshire. Townsend took five for 75. For Yorkshire MacAulav took eight for 37. Yorkshire won

For Kent aninst Leicester. Ashdown took fire for 46. The match was drawn. Carr’s sporting declaration, leaving Sussex to make 308 in 270 minutes, resulted in Notts regaining the lead in the championship list.

Sussex despite Arthur Gilligan’s fine effort of 66 runs in eight minutes (including one six and ten fours) failed half an hour before time.—(A. and N.Z.)