CRICKET.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 21 December 1926, Page 3

CRICKET.

LEVIN’S NARROW WIN. AN EXCITING FINISH. The glorious uncertainty of cricket was once again demonstrated on Saturday when, after a closely contested game, Levin defeated Paraparaumu by the narrow margin of nine runs. Ideal overhead conditions prevailed, .and, taking advantage of the toss, Levin were the first to bat. and with the total at 153 for four wickets, Bennett declared,- allowing Paraparaumu two hours in which to, get the reejuired runs. This, the Southern men set out to do in a determined manner, Miles.amd Thompson compiling 56 for the first wicket iii quick time, before being separated, Thompson falling- a victim tc an excellent catch by Walker in the outfield..; Miles continued merrily, and with the aid of JTttori and Roe gave his side an excellent chance df victory. He was eventually clean bowled by Phillips and a different aspect came over the game. 'lhe final moments were crammed full of excitement, as, with time drawingnear, the remaining men fought desperately for the necessary runs. However, the fieldsmen increased their efforts, and seldom was a ball allorved to get through. Then, with only 9 runs needed to win, and two wickets in hand, a draw appeared inevitable, but the unexpected once again happened. As Bennett commenced his over, it “ was quite it would be the last of the match however it profed tc be full of incident. With his fourth ball he got Johnston 1.b.w., and then clean bowled 11. Lynch, the last man, with the succeeding ball, there being only another minute to go. For Levin, Phillips batted attractively for his 68, while Taylor and Yarnliam gave their best displays this season. In compiling 62, Miles gave an exhilirating exhibition of forceful batting, and although he gave a .couple of chances early in his innings, he treated the spectators to some bright cricket. Following arc the details: — LEVIN. Phillips, run out 68 Martin, b Thompson 8 Hoodie, b Roe II Bennett, c Reeve, b Fit ton 10 Taylor, not out 25 Yarnliam, not out 21 Extras 10 Total (four wickets declared) 153 . BOWLING ANALYSIS.

PARAPARAUMU. Miles, b Phillips 62 Thompson, c Walker, b Bennett . . 21 Allen, b Phillips 1 Fit-ton, b Varnham 21 Roe, c .Martin, b Bennett 14 Reeve, run out - 7 F. Weggery, c Phillips, b Varnham 0 H. Weggery, b Phillip’S . 5 JohnSton, 1.b.w., Bennett 4 B. Lynch, not out 5 H. Lynch, b Bennett 0 Extras 5 146

0. M. w. R. Thompson 13 ' 1 1 57 Eitton 8 1 1 29 Allen 5 0 0 25 Roe • .. 2 '0 1 7 H. Weggery . .. . 2 0 0 10 E.*' Weggery . ... 4 0 0 15,

BOWLING ANALYSIS. 0. M. w. R. Phillips 13 3 3 53 McDonald 5 U 0 35 Bex, nett 11 1 4 42 ilarvey 2 0 u y Varnham 1 0 2 2