CRICKET.

Manawatu Standard, Volume 9163, Issue 9163, 12 March 1910, Page 7

CRICKET.

THE FIRST TEST MATCH. (Pee Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, March 11. After rain overnight the test match, Australia v. New Zealand, began at noon in beautiful weather. The wicket was so much in favour of the bowlers that Armstrong, on winning the toss from Reese, sent the New Zealanders in, himself and Whitty having charge of the bowling. The start was disastrous, Siedeberg, Midlane and Haddon leaving in quick succession. Lusk and Reese made short stands, but they had both gone with the total at 5 for 52. Sims then set up a strong defence, but received little assistance until Boxshall joined him, when the total was advanced from 93 to 128. Ilowden, the last man, also gave Sims some Help, and the innings realised 155. Sims batted splendidly, whilst Whitty bowled finely on a wicket that just suited him. The Australians did not start their innings auspiciously, Maync leaving at 1, and Simpson at 31. Smith assisted Bardsley, who was mis6ed early, .ind also had his wicket hit without dislodging the bails, to add 50, and then Armstrong and Bardsley played together until just on time, when Bardsley was stumped for an attractively played 97. When stumps were drawn the total was four wickets for 210. i

NEW ZEALAND.—First Innings. Lusk c Emery b Whitty 22 Siedeberg lbw b Whitty 2 Midlane b Armstrong ... 0 Haddon c Simpson b Whitty ... ... 1 Reese b Whitty 20 Sims not out 51 McFarlane lbw b Whitty 0 OlifF b Emery 5 Bennett b Armstrong 4 Boxshall b Whitty 19 Howden c Mayne b Armstrong ... 11 Extras 20 Total ... ... ... ... ... 155 Bowling analysis.—Whitty, 6ix wickets for 53 runs; Armstrong, three for 28; Emery, one for 18; Warne, none for 36. AUSTRALIA. —First Innings. E. R. Mayne c and b Oliff 1 Bardslev std Boxshall b Reese ... 97 C. E. Simpson b Oliff 17 Smith b Bennett 16 Armstrong not out 63 Warne not out 2 Extras 14 Total for four wickets 210 A ONE-SIDED MATCH. CHRISTCIIURCH, March 10. The cricket match South Canterbury against Canterbury concluded to-day. Canterbury, with 456 for seven wickets, declared their innings closed. Orchard contributed 96, C'rawshaw (not out) 80, H. Ellis 59, T. Carlton (not out) 47, E. Caygill 45. In their second innings South | Canterbury made 77. Canterbury won by an innings and 256 runs. J

AUSTRALIA v. MANAWATU. ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE MATCH. At a meeting of the Manawatu Cricket Association last night, there wore present—Messrs Watson (chairman), Warden, Wells, Bartlctt, Coyne, Oakley, Eyre, Foote, and Clelan.d (hon. sec.). Mr McKenzie. manager of the Australian team, wrote agreeing to Manawatu batting 13 and fielding 11 men. An invitation was accepted, subject to the approval of the visitors, on behalf of the promoters of St. Patrick's Day Concert, inviting the Australian, team and members of the Association to attend the concert next Wednesday evening. It was dccided to invite Mr D. Buick, M.P., the Mayor (Mr J. A. Nash), and Messrs Greer and Palmer to receive the team at the Empire Hotel on arrival, and to lunch at the hotel. The president (Mr Watson) and secretary (Mr Cleland) were appointed to meet the visitors at the station. The following were appointed gatekeepers: —Messrs Shortt, Matheson, Muller, Freeman, and Johnston. Mr F. Hankins was appointed scorer and Mr Ericsson assistant scorer. An offer was accepted from Mr Pickering's orchestra to play, provided no charge is made, as the Association - has no funds for such purposes. Regret was expressed that the Fire Board should have fixed Wednesday, 16th inst., for the laying of the foundation stone of the new fire station, and the hope was expressed that the ceremony would be over in time to permit of those attending seeing the match. The match will commence at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday and at 11 a.m.' on Thursday. Arrangements have been made for Mr H. J. Woodfield's brakes to run to and from the ground, starting from the Occidental Hotel corner.