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Hokitika Guardian, 24 August 1937, Page 5

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v. HAMPSHIRE HEAVY SCORING MATCH. (From Special Correspondent of Unit- . ed Press Association with the team). . (Received this day at 10.30 a.m.) BOURNEMOUTH, August 23. The weather was fine and the wicket in good order for the resumption of the cricket match, New Zealand v. Hampshire. It was a day of interesting cricket. .Vivian, who is now batting better than any part of the tour, brilliantly compiled his first century on the 'tour, and reached' a thousand runs in first-class matches. He drove exceptionally hard, cut and pulled strongly, hitting two sixes, and eleven fours. He reached the century in 150 minutes against steady bowling, supported by smart fielding. New Zealand had five down for 169, but a fine partnership between Weir and Carson added 112. Carson played very soundly. Weir was workmanlike. The light faded quickly after tea, and New Zealand lost the last five wickets quickly. Hampshire batted for half an hour. HAMPSHIRE—Ist Innings. Moore, c Donnelly b Cowie ... 1 McCorkell, run out 26 Walker ; c Tindill b Cowie ...... 65 Arnold, b Cowie 8 Pothecary, b Moloney 130 Aird, b Gallicfian 28 Creese, b Vivian 61 Herman, c Carson, b Dunning ... 67 G Jones (not out) 37 Hill b Cowie 12 Heath b Dunning 5 Extras 11 Total : 421 Bowling—Cowie 4 for 112, Weir 0 for 24, Dunning 2 for 127, Vivian 1 f&i----34, Moloney 1 for 44 ? Carson 0 for 27,’ Galichan 1 for 42. HAMPSHIRE—Second Innings. Moore lbw, b Dunning 31 McCorkell (not out) ... 1 .;. ... 18 Extras 0 Total for - wicket 49 Bowling—Cowie 0 for 11, Weir 0 for 15 Dunning 1 for 16, Moloney 0 for 12. NEW ZEALAND—First Innings. Vivian c McCorkell b Herman ... 112 Kerr b Herman 4 Hadlee b Heath 1 Maloney lbw, Breese ... 32 Donnelly c Walker, b Breese 4 Weir n Arnold, b Pothecary 56, Carson c Walker, b Breese 54 Tindill !bw., Breese. ( .<*, 2Gallichan e and b Breese ... ... 18' Dunning (not out) 12 Cowie c and b Breese U Extras .: 20 Total 324 , Bowling—Herman 2 for 69, Heath i for 43, Breese 6 for 81, Pothecary 1 for 25 (howling incomplete). BOURNEMOUTH, August 22. ' The New Zealanders are again suffering from the effects of a long, stern campaign. Page, in London, is receiving treatment, likewise Wallace, whose thumb was fractured from a blow in the Test. Neither is likely to play again in England. Roberts’ damaged finger may be mended in time | for the match against Sussex. Hadlee’s leg is heavily bandaged, impeding his movements when batting or fielding. The Sunday papers lengthily survey the Tests. Most critics stress the fignting quality of the New Zealanders. Lord Tennyson says: are a resolute sporting side. “Watchman” in ) the “Observer” says:—They, have several fine players. Pluck is among their virtues. In the Tests, all the fighting was done by the New Zea. landers, who forced their way most courageously out of the tightest corners. A lost writers conclude that England’s displays were scant encouragement for next year’s series against the Australians. DONNELLY FOR OTAGO. DUNEDIN, August 22. It is reported that M. P. Donnelly, who is at present touring with the New Zealand cricket team, will be playing for the University Club during the whole of next season. A challenge 1 LONDON, August 22. Sellers (the Yorkshire captain) has accepted a challenge from Robins, the Middlesex captain, for a four days’ challenge match, after the championship .has been decided. He wired to Robins : “Challenge accepted, ten pound a man. Choose your ground. He says the Oval would probably be the best ground. The match will probably begin on September 21. Middlesex and Yorkshire are at present running neck and neck in an exciting race for the championship. Robins explained that he issued the r-’mllenge because Middlesex has played fewer matches than the A orkshire team, which ‘ Middlesex was lucky to h»at at Lord’s, as it was favoured by the weather.