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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 9743, 7 March 1914, Page 6

CRICKET.

THE TEST MATCH. (Peb Press Association.) DFNEDLW March 6,

The match between the visiting Australians and New Zealand, the first test match, Coiiim need at noon to-day. The wicket was soft and easy after heavy rain, but the outfield was fast and yielded its full «ju<>ta of runs.. Reese won the toss and New Zealand batted first. The first wicket fell for 18 runs, but the next partnership carried the score to 50. and with three wickets down for 111 New Zealand may be said to have a good position. Armstrong was bowling the oil' theory with an occasional straight one. while Crawford was sending them down with rare pace. The v i< !;r-t was piaving well, but the bowling wa- jn;,d and the batsmen found it difficult 10 -eon- freclv. Three wickets fell quickly o\ r luncheon adjournment, and live of j'u" be-t New Zealand batsmen were ou! for 126. Patrick. Sandman and Condlift'e, however, compiled runs steadily, and the s-i-eund century was brought up after 155 minute*. li»;ivy rain, which fell half an hi ii. after the tea adjournment, brought ;• cessation of play, and a* theri nit a prospect of continuing stumps v. re drawn for the day with New Zealand !' for 218. The batting was strictly orthotic:. benirr marked by careful [day against good bowling by Armstrong and Crawford. wr:o Uire tiie brunt of the attack. The Australian's ground fielding was fair, and their throwing in accurate. Armstrong niissrd two chances in the slips. but Otherwise there were no lapses. Scores: NEW ZEALAND. —First Innings. W iiici a, c McGregor, b Armstrong 12 11 ic-I mott. e Cody, b Armstrong . . 26 f'uekweii. b Armstrong .50 ilorsnooi. c I 'ody. 1> ("raw ford . 20 R' est. b ( ia w to; d 4 I'.;;rick b Crawford 33 Sandman, c Armstrong, b Noble 20 Condlifi'e. ibw. b Armstroiicr . . . . 25 I'obii,son. b Armstrong . . 5 W'dson. not out 0 Extras 13 Total [pr nine wickets 21S Howling anaiy-is; Crawford 3 for 64. Armstrong 5 for 70. Collin; 0 for 17. Cody 0 for 9. Mailev 0 for 12. Noble i for 23. McKe •nzie C for 4.