HASTINGS CRICKET

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXV, Issue 78, 15 March 1935, Page 15

HASTINGS CRICKET

THREE RECORDS SET Rugby Batsmen Hit Out iTOMOANA’S POOR FIELD WORK (By “Mid-Off.”) Runs came very easily for the opening stages of the final round of the Hastings senior cricket competition on Saturday, when several records for the season were estabj listed, Rugby figuring most prominently in this respect. Play generally was bright and entertaining, holding the attention of quite satisfactory crowds. A record second wicket stand by Neil Doreen and Les Fisher paved the way for Rugby to put together the highest !aggregate of the season, the figure j reaching 336, or four runs better than the combined efforts of Old Boys in their third meeting with the ex-foot-ballers. The Tomoana attack was well and truly mastered and there were times when the run-making was terrific. At one stage the above-mentioned part- ' nership collected 41 from two overs, Doreen helping himself to two dozen off lone over of Fitzgerald’s, the six strokes netting runs as follow: 444246 —21. While it will bo admitted that the Tomoana. attack was not good the main reason Rugby were su-messt'iu in compiling their record score was very largely due to tho poor fielding of Tomoana. The previous week against Uld Boys the side had given a wonderful exhibition in the field, and this fact , mainly contributed to their success, but I on Saturday the reverse was the case, and the field lent practically no support. to the bowlers. It was altogetlmr a sorry spectacle. A Wonderful Partnership. I Reverting back to the batting of Rugby, the Fisher-Doreen partnership was a rich one in many respects. Both lost no time in settling down and they provided a grand display of run-mak-ing. Doreen, as was the case the previous week, was in fine form and treated the bowling with scant respect, batting confidently and with ease. Though he found the trees with several sixes ami scattered the ball to all quarters of the boundary there was no suggestion of “swiping”—it was perfect timing, and there was a delightful gracefulness and ease about his strokes that won unbounded admiration. Though the partnership collected a goodly number of fours, it was an outstanding one in so far as running between the wickets was concerned. Herein was the probable cause of the demoralising display of Tomoana in the field. With judicious backing up and accurately placing the pair notched a generous share of singles, their efforts in this respect being an object lesson. Practically every ball meant at least a run, for both Doreen and Fisher were on their toes and forcing the pace in fine style. Doreen’s Double Record. The partnership camo end shortly after the 200 mark ' ed, but in the meantime Doreen nd the distinction of being the ■ l>at» man to compile three separate centuries in the competition this season, bringing the total for the year up to 11. Doreen carried on to make 178, which is the highest individual contribution of the season. Of the remainder of the side Dyer and Milne were the best, both batting quite well. The tail-enders were mainly “recruits” as several of the regular players being absent. Though Tomoana have put on 70 runs for the loss of one wicket their prospects are not bright. Holtz, who, since joining the club in the second round, has been responsible for several great innings, is not out and was batting well.

Hastings in Good Way. The first day’s play in the HastingsOld Boys game ended with the honouis definitely in favour of tho champions, and indications point to their increasing their lead on the championship table by a full quota of points. With the first use of the wicket they compiled 280 runs, McCarthy and Martin pav. ing the way with 100 runs between them for the third wicket. The former gave his best contribution to date and it was pleasing to see him once more among the runs, for of late he has experienced a rather lean period. Cyril Martin maintained his reputaI tion as being the most consistent run- | maker of the side. His last 10 innings have netted him double figures on every occasion and six of his innings have contributed 50 or more runs. Thon s ii unorthodox in his style he is 'erv effective, and boundaries are plentiful. If he had run more between the wickets he would have reached three figures in several of his outings. As it is he has yet to make a century though only two players have exceeded his aggregate for the season. A Useful Combination. Ray Newdii-k gave another good hard knock to supplement the efforts of the third wicket partnership, his two score being well merited, q’he tail was given sting by Love. Chaplin and Brigden, the last two mentioned adding nearly half a century. It is not the first time that , these two players have made similar stands, and their efforts have frequently been of great value. Tom Rosenberg was eaiily the best of the bowlers, and hi, #ix wicket;, for 85 [ runs in 20 overs was an excellent pci-

formance. He has now taken more wickets than any other trundler jn the competition, requiring but one to bring his “bag” to 40. Some good work with the ball was done by Tom Garrod in the short time at this disposal, and Old Boys Jost four wickets for 54, those of “Bunny” Weymouth and Edgar Apsey falling before a run was scored. Graham’s effort was the only bright spot of the early part of Old Boys’ reply, and he was shaping excellently with 40 runs to his credit when slumps were drawn. Mid-Week Games. The fourth series of the second round of the Hastings mid-week competition were concluded last week and in the only match played Tomoana secured an outright victory over Methodist B. The positions of the teams are now as follow: —

Resuming play Tomoana lost a couple of wickets for only five runs but the tail-enders came to light with 20 and brought the reply to 178. Methodist B’s second effort opened with Holtz

and Ball but from the outset Goldfinch became very active with the bail and wickets crashed in great style, the innings closing nt. 125 with only Holtz (53) and Saalier (22) reaching double figuiWs. Requiring 71 runs to win Tomoana accomplished their objective with five wickets to spare. Alahoney, who was one of the opening pair, was unbeaten for 35 and Axbey was responsible for a brilliant two dozen. After surviving several appeals Swallow compiled 19 to complete the list of double figured scorers.

Swimming Notes by “Isander” will be found on page 3.

Pars on Players. Ball (Alethodist B) is to be complimented on his brilliant, catch in the long field, while substituting in the Tomoana team, thereby dismissing his team mate Scott. Goldfinch (Tomoana) again bowled well last week, finishing up with the good average of six for 24. k Thompson (Tomoana) is certainly a brilliant field. He has a sure pair ol hands, and returns the ball to the wickets excellently. Gallagher (Methodist B) bats very attractively, and he was unfortunate that AfcNab was in the long field when ho lifted Goldfinch for a certain four. Joe is fast enough at getting the ball without putting them into his hnds. Plunket Shield Table. Possession of the Plunket Shield had been decided prior to the playing of the Canterbury-Otago match, and it mattered not whether Canterbury were beaten by Otago, as their 16 point* from two matches were enough to entitle them to take custody of the trophy. The Shield winners had their work cut out to avoid an outright defeat by Otago. The match was decided on the first innings, Otago taking four points and Canterbury two. The final tabic is as follows: — Outright Ist Inn. W. L. W. L. J'l» Canterbury .... 2 1 Auckland 1 1 1 ” J-’ Wellington .... 1 2 Otago - 1 I 1 The Shield was held previously by Auckland, who appeared to be the strongest side all round in this season’s competition, though defeated in pne match. Previous winners of the shield were: 1907, Canterbury; 1908, Auckland; 1909, Auckland; 1910, Auckland, ]9Li, Canterbury; 1912, Auckland; 1913, Canterbury; *1914 Canterbury; 1915, Canterbury; 1919, Canterbury and Wellington; 1920, Auckland; 1921, Wellington; 1922, Auckland; 1.023, Canterbury; 1924, Wellington; 192;>, Otago; 1926, Wed : ngton; 1927, Auckland; 1928, Wellington; 1929, Auckland; 1930, Wellington; 1931, Canterbury; 193 f, Wcllingto. ; 1933, Otag-: 1931 Auckland.

P. W. L. D. Pts Tomoana 9 7 1 1 29 West End 9 7 — 28 Heretaunga .... 9 6 1 -•> Methodist B .. 9 4 5 — Methodist A .. 9 1 8 — 5 Luttrells’ 9 1 8 - 5