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Hutt News, Volume 7, Issue 23, 14 November 1934, Page 5

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HONOURS BOARD. Batting. Senior.r-«C. Hamilton 92 not out. Second Grade. —B. Pegler 61, E. MuKay 4&. , Bowling. Senior.—E. Judd 7 for 25. Junior A.—E. Muir, 4 for 02 including the hat trick. Junior B2.—A. Hansen 4 for 13. Junior I).—L. Flndlay 6 for 55. SENIOR. HUTT v. OLD BOYS. Ideal weather prevailed for the opening of the second round of matches. After a week of line weather the wic j ket and outiield were on the fast side. The above teams provided a very interesting afternoon's cricket. The splendid bowling of Judd who took 7 ior 25 off 20 overs was one of the features of the play, his efforts backed up by very good fielding, accounting for tiie collapse of the visitors who fell for the poor total of 95. Judd kept a splendid length against batsmen who, with two exceptions, showed little enterprise. Batsmen who are content to employ defensive tactics against Judd are looking for trouble, as ho swings . away to the off. Three of his victims . Jryere claimed in the slips, one by Champness and two by Hamilton, ail good catches. To add to Old Boys troubles two men were run out, Burnette and Wiggs, 'the dismissal of the latter being due to a piece of brilliant ' fielding by Champness who, fielding a hot shot at point, threw the wicket down. Hutt's fielding was of a high standard, a feature being the accurate returns to the wickot keeper. Old Boys' innings closed at 4,20, their batting time being 117 minutes, allowing for a late start and tea adjournment. Huitt took strike at 4.32 pan, and at stumps had lost 3 for 177. Of this total Hamilton compiled the lion's share in scoring a splendidly pLayed 98 not out. Allowing for the fact that Old Boys' attack was weak, Hamilton's innings was full of merit. The good length ball does not worry this quick footed batsman who gets down the wicket to drive good length deliveries. Anything short pitched receives scant Consideration. Dalglisli, who opened ' With Hamilton, showed a broad blade to everything 'and made some nice cover drives, with plenty of power behind them. Ross commenced aggressively, showed a glimpse of his best form against the medium paced bowlers, but slowed down appreciably when facing Burnette's slows. Old Boys' efforts in the field saved a lot of runs, and provided not tlie least interesting feature of the afternoon's cricket. Details are as follows: — OLD BOYS—First Innings. De Chateau, c- Aim, b. Judd 8 Burnette, run out 5 McGuire, not out Lamason, c. McLeod, b. Judd J Wareham, c. Champness, b. Judd .. 8 Wiggs, run out * Barclay, c. Hamilton, b Judd 0 Duncan, c. Hamilton, b. Judd 10 Upham, b. Judd Steel, 1.b.w., b. Judd u Prince, b. Champness 1 Extras 11 Total 95 Bowling Analysis. —Champness took one wicket for 32 runs; Judd, seven for 25; Rooke, none for 12; McLeod, none for 15. 1 HUTT.—First Innings. Hamilton, not out Dalglesh, 1.b.w., b. Duncan 24 Ross, b. Lamason 29 Champness, c. Lamason, b Burnette 9 Aim, not out H Extras 6 Total for three wickets 177 Bowling Analysis.—Uphani took no no wickets for 51 runs; Steel none for 22; Duncan one for 23; Lamason one for 32; Burnette, one for 40; Barclay none for 3. z Umpires: Messrs L. T. Cobcroft and C. Webb. ; OTHER RESULTS. Second Grade. —Hutt 218, Pegler 01, McKay 41), Heap 23, Longton 22, Aldersley 17, .Sissons 15, C. Muir 11. Midland 2 for 13. Junior A. —Onslow 205. E. Muir 4 for 02, including the hat trick. Hutt 4 for 00. Wright 23 not out, E. Muir 17 not out. Special Grade. —Kilbirnie 239. II unit 3 for 40, Neazor 3 for 01), Stiles 3 for 60. Hutt 7 for 70. Revell 26, Lockett 14. Junior B2.—Y-M;C.A. 238. Hansen 4 for 13. Hutt 7 for 51. Orr 15 not out. Junior D.—Midland 227. Findlay 0 for 55. Hutt 5 for 57. Player 14, Jarvis 13 not out. I NOTES, \ : i Old Boys took an hour to make forty runs. Hutt scored their first 50 in 32 minutes and 100 in 58 minutes. Hamilton took 56 minutes to reach his half century. . It. was rather unfortunate that the Tunfftea' watches should have been five

minutes fast, as this robbed Hamilton of a chance of notching his 100 before stumps, which were drawn at 6.25 p.in (correct time). All will wish the Hutt player'the best of luck next Saturday. He gave no chances. An hour's brisk batting next week should give Hutt enough runs in huud to declare. To follow Aim and Hamilton, the not out batsmen, are McLeod, Fowler, Hughes, Judd, Kemp, and Rooke most of them capable of using the long handle. The batting order has not yet been declared. Old Boys had one wicket to fall when the tea adjournment was taken. It seemed that the game should have been continued until the visitors hud completed their innings. Too much time is lost each Saturday. Last week's game was 14 minutes late in starting, 18 minutes were taken for afternoon tea, 12 minutes between the innings and to top it off stumps were drawn five minutes early, which left just over three and a hali: hours' play. The loss of time may make all tin difference next week when Hutt are striving for an eight-pointer. i The Second Grade met a strong Midland eleven on No. 2 wicket. Hutt had first strike notching 218. Pegler was top scorer with a solid 01. McKay played a strong hand for one short of the half century. Longton's 22 was compiled in good style and Heap scored 23 by vigorous cricket. Midland have lost 2 for 13 so the game is in an interesting stage. None of the remaining teams fared too well. The Junior A's.at Nairnville lost 4 for 06 in reply to Onslow's 265. Wright and E. Muir have put ou 38 for the fourth wicket and may save the day for the team next week. The latter distinguished himself by doing the hat trick when Onslow were batting. The Junior B2 team struck a solid ibaitting side in Y\M.C.A. The visitors looked set for a big score until Hansen was given a turn the ball, the score at this stage being 4 for 180. "Hansen claimed four victims for 13 runs, all; clean bowled, the innings even'ually closing for 226. Hutt's fielding was not too bright. Most of the players stand flat footed instead of being on the move when the bowler is delivering the ball. The Junior Ds have lost 5 for 50 against Midland's 227. Apart from Player, 14, Jarvis 13 not out, was the only batsman able to negotiate the bowling. Findlay bowled well for this team to take 6 for 55 off 10 overs.. Supporters appreciated the use of the grandstand last Saturday. A good view can be obtained of all the games being played. We understand that tht> club's coaching fund requires swelling. In this connection we feel certain that those using the stand would not mind paying sixpence each Saturday if the proceeds were used for this object. Talking about coaching, one cannot help being impressed by the manner in which Hotheram goes about his job. His efforts are not confined to batting but embrace bowling and fielding. If some of those being coached do not improve, they will have themselves to blame. Longtou is one player who is showing marked improvement already.