PLUNKET SHIELD MATCH.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 21 January 1929, Page 3

PLUNKET SHIELD MATCH.

AH'KLA.NT) PUTS 308 ON FOB NINE WICKETS

EOWLEY AND MILLS GO CHEAPLY

AUCKLAND, Jan. 10. «At the Hose of the second day's {day at Eden park in the Pluukct shield match between Auckland and Wellington, honours rest decidedly with the visitors. Wellington’s first innings score was carried from 308 for nine to 403 this morning and in reply, Auckland scored JOS tor the loss of:• nine wickets.

Conditions were again ideal and the wicket continued to play well, except that an occasional ball kept low. There was a large attendance in the afternoon.

Auckland’a batting was more than n little disappointing, seeing that there were really only two periods when the Wellington bowlers wore on top. Auckland lost its fine opening pair, Bowley and Mills, when Henderson took over (ho bowling, all hough Bowley was unfortunate in playing on' a ball which would never have bowled him. With two down for 20, Weir and Pestles became associated in a.line partnership, which improved matters greatlv. Weir gave the slightly better exhibition, although Hie batting _of both was characterised by a rock-like defence.

A bright spot in the innings was the batting of Gillespie, who made 78 in brilliant stylo. It is doubtful whether a finer display of leg hitting has been seen at Eden park since S. G. Smith was in his prime. The Auckland batsmen did not use enough enterprise, in the tired bowling, although McGirr, with a new ball after tea, was very dangerous for a few overs. Henderson was again the most successful bowler for Wellington. The Eden park wicket evidently suits him. The ball with which he bowled Mills was a beauty. McGirr and Rotherham were both accurate but Lowry did not make sufficient use of Lambert. Altogether, uino bowlers were tried.

A regrettable incident occurred in the afternoon when the umpire Mr. Turlon, had to speak to Lowry about a remark made by Henderson when the decision went against him. The scores wore:

WELLINGTON. First Innings. Foley, c Horspool, b Allcott .... Dempster, 1.b.w., b Allcott .. •• Worker, st. Rowntree, b Dunning 151 Lowry, 1.b.w., b Weir Lamason, c Weir, b Allcott .. .. 3' James, run out -y Hiddleston, 1.b.w., b Allcott .. .. ™ McGirr, st. Rowntree, b Bowley » Rotherham, e Gillespie, b Weir .. -7 Lambert, c Player, b Bowley .. * Henderson, not out •' Extras .. • ■**

Total 40 j { Bowling analysis: Allcott 4 for 0;>, Weir 2 for 39, Bowley 2 for 83, Dunning 1 for 99, Posties 0 for 19. Player 0 for 55.

AUCKLAND Uirst Innings. Bowlcy, b Henderson j Mills, b Henderson Bostics, <■ Hiddloston, b Rotherham sft ; Weir, c Hifidlesinn. b Rotherham 57 ; Allcott, e James, b Henderson -- I Gillespie, b Henderson ‘ ; ! Whitelaw. 1.b.w.. b McGirr . • • • '* Horspool, u McGirr .. . - - • • • •' . Dunning, c Janies, b Lowry . . • • i Player, not out RownUeo, not out Extras * Total for nine wioko's .. •• j Wellington Senicw % Games , ' Senior cricket matcheN were contm- ■ nod yesterday in hot, muggy weather With the representative cloven away, some of the teams were shorthamted. Wellington S for 342 (11. E. Bui ton 121 not out. R. A. .White .110) drew with Institute 4 for 4(52 (dechuvvi) Midland seven for 424 (declared) beat Kilbimie 109 and 205 (W. J. «• Christopherson 74). Bowling tor .«idlaxul, W. A. Baker took nine wickets for 131. University 236 (W, T. \xct»eycr o.

P"t out) and three for 44, beat Old Coys 180 mid 95. Bowlirtg for Old B.a-s, F. T. Badcock took five wickets lor To. Grade Matches in Victoria and New South Wales HENDRY MAKES 203 (N. 0.) IN 208' MINUTES Received Sunday, 7 p.m. .MELBOURNE, Jan. 20. Playing in grade cricket for South '.Melbourne against North Melbourne, Barries made 01 not out. For Melbourne against Northcote, Hendry scored 203 not out. lie batted for 208 minutes. Bowling for Prahran against St. Kihhf, Blackic took 5 for 50 and Ironmonger 4 for 50. In the Sydney grade cricket matches, playing for Waverly against Petersham, Fingleton made 103 not out. For Mosnitau against Paddington, Joaselyn scored 70, O. Andrews 70 and Hcllmirch 09 not out. Bowling for Gordon against Merrickvillc, Campbell took 8 for 102. For Manly against Balmain, Ncvrman took 5 for 31. Inning's Victory for England at Hobart AMES’ CHANGELESS CENTURY, Received Sundav, 7 p.m. HOBART, Jan. 20. The England versus Tasmania cricket match was resumed to-day in dull, showery weather. England concluded its first innings for 223, Ames making 100 not out without giving a chance, hitting ten fours. In the second innings, the Tasmanians were all 93. England winning by an innings and 04 runs. The attendance wais 4000 including the Governor, Sir James O’Gradv, Scores: ENGLAND. First Innings. Tate, c James, b Wardlaw .... 13 Leyland, run out 3 Tvldesley. b Townley 39

Mead, eG. Martin, b Wardlaw .. II Hammond, 1.b.w., b Hooper .... 7 Ames, not out White, c Atkinson,, b Hooper .. 3 Chapman, c Hooper, b Burrows .. lo Larwood, c James, b Hooper .. .. 23 Geary, cG. Martin, b Hooper .... 0 Freeman, b James .. .. 1 Extras ®

TASMANIA. Second Innings. Atkinson, c and b Geary 30 Kussforth, b Larwood 1 C. Martin, b Larwood 0 G. Martin, c Chapman, b Tate .. 20 Burrows, st. Amos, b Freeman .. 12 /«ic hard son, b Tate P Lamb, e Tyldesiey, b Tate . . • . 13 .fames, b Freeman Townley, b Cue try 2 Hooper, not out 0 Wardlaw, absent Extras i! Total . 9 ‘ 5

Fourth Test SELECTION SURPRISES AT BOTH ENDS. Received Monday, 1.0 a.m. LONDON, Jan. 10. The Observer states: "The Australian selectors seem to have surprised the home critics as much as ours. Since the rubber tans lost, it might have been made P the remaining tests with an eye to the future. It is difficult to understand the overlooking of Bettington and other players with formidable claims but conservatism is not only confined to the Old Country.'’

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