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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVII, Issue 29, 3 January 1927, Page 3

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MANAWATU BEAT HOROWHENUA. CENTURIES TO McSWEENY AND McVICAR. At the Sportsground on New Year’s Day in fine but dull weather, a Manawatu eleven met and defeated the Horowhenua representatives in a oneday match by 257 runs.- The visitors were not at their full strength, however, and were obliged ,to play three local cricketers as substitutes. Despite a fast wicket and a perfect outfield, the Horowhenua eleven in the morning’s play made only 115 runs. Manawatu in the afternoon responded with 372, the outstanding performances being those of McSweeny (103), McVicar (101), these batsmen retiring after faultless innings.

HOROWHENUA’S POOR

SHOWING

The visitors won the toss and elected to bat, Allen and Miles being the opening pair against the bowling of Gallichan and Diederich. Both batsmen were cautious at the commencement, runs coming slowly through singles snatched at every available opportunity. With the total at 31, Allan, who had 24 to his credit skied Gallichan’s delivery and McSweeny held tlio ball in the outfield. Clark was sent to the crease to fill the vacancy, but Diederich with his second ball clean bowled the newcomer before the tally had been increased. Emmett now partnered Miles, only to he caught by Hollier off Gallichan for two. Three wickets were down for 31 runs when Simcox took centre with Miles, but this did not stop the rot and only a few singles were contributed when the latter had his middle stump knocked out by Gallichan. The retiring batsman had been at the crease for a long period and had seven to his credit. MacKenzie was the next batsman to take the crease, runs coming slowly. A total of 40 was reached and then Simcox succumbed to the first ball of an over by McVicar. Wallace partnered MacKenzie and the half century was reached in just over 45 minutes. The newcomer, however, with his total at three was returned to the pavilion by Gallichan with a medium length ball which found the stump. Bull signalled his entry with a drive to the off boundary for four and after adding two singles again found the rails. Ongley then took a turn with the leather, the telegraph reading 60 for five wickets, and a maiden over resulted. Murray, replaced McVicar with the howling at the other end and sent down some nice balls, which came fast from the pitch. MacKenzie, playing a nice easy bat, opened his shoulders for a beautiful shot. Eighty appeared on the board, and then the same player, in endeavouring to gain a single was run out, his score being 25, the two batsmen having contributed 35. J. Gallichan (substitute) occupied the crease next and was dropped by McSweeny in the slips. A single had been obtained when Day caught the newcomer out of his crease. R. Kells (substitute) took centre with Wallace the total being 86. Fifteen minutes later the century appeared, but the latter player was dismissed for three in the next over. Bull at 28 was the next to go from a catch by McVicar at square-leg off McSweeny, nine wickets having fallen.' Kells was then joined by Greer (substitute) for a final effort, but with 115 up on tho board Kells was out l.b.w. to Spring for seven and the innings closed.

MANAWATU’S INNINGS. McVicar and McSweeny opened for Manawatu against the bowling of Allan and Wallace. The former batsman soon became set and inside 15 minutes had compiled 10 runs whilst his partner had added an equal number, including two nice boundaries off Wallace. McSweeny then commenced to score quickly and found the railings four times in succession to bring the total to 40. Emmett took a turn with the bonding at this stage and with the first delivery, McSweeny in snatching a single almost failed to reach home. The visitors’ smart fielding was gradually worn down, McVicar bringing up the half-century after 30 minutes’ batting. Steady scoring by both men continued. At 66 MacKenzie’s bowling quietened the play, but McSweeny reached his half century with his l partner at 24. Tho former was playing a nice bat qnd scored freely with beautifully timed shots all round the wicket. At the conclusion of 60 minutes at the crease the century appeared on the telegraph and tho 16 runs necessary to pass the total of the Horowhenua team was rapidly compiled by the opening men. Clark and Simcox were put on with the leather and every available trundler was brought into action to break the local partnership without avail. McSweeny had now reached 69. After 90 minutes’ batting the board road 174 for none and a boundary shot off Bull saw McSweeny retire with a century to his credit. The batsman’s display was faultless throughout, each stroke being crisp and clean. McSweeny received tho congratulations of the players and an ovation on his return to the pavilion. His contribution was 103 and included fifteen fours. N. Gallichan went to the crease with McVicar’s 1 total at 61. The newcomer had only reached double figures when tho second century appeared on the board. J. Gallichan (substitute) for Horowhenua then took the leather and 10 minutes’ play brought only four singles. N. Gallichan then skied a delivery from his brother at 18 and Emmett held the catch. With the first wicket falling for Just over 200 runs, Cooper took centre. The newcomer was holding the bowling, when McVicar reached his century, including nine fours, and retired with the score at 235, His innings was also a faultless one, ana merited the applause of the, spectators. Ongley partnered Cooper the latter reaching double figures by driving Allan to the boundary. Ongley brought 260 up with a “sixer” after 125 minutes’ batting by the home eleven. Again various changes in the bowling were made when the partnership had netted 84 runs, and this had the desired effect, Ongley being caught out for 47. Hollier did not last long and with the second delivery from J. Gallichan, he was held by Bull in the field. The remainder of tho home team, with the exception of 'Cooper, who carried his bat for a well earned 42, did not last long at the crease. A procession followed and the last five batsmen were out for 35 runs, the innings closing: for 372. Details of the play are as follow: HOROWHENUA.—First Innings. Allan, c McSweeny, b Gallichan... 24 Miles', b Gallichan 7 Clark, b Dieuerich 0 Emmett, c Hollier, b N. Gallichan 2 Simcox, b McVicar 12 MacKenzie, run out 25 Wallace b N. Gallichan 3 Bull, c McVicar, b McSweeny 28 J. Gallichan (substitute), stpd Day, b Ongley 1

R. Kells (substitute), Ibw, 1» Spring 7 Greer (substitute), not out 1 Extras 6 Total ,j. 115 Bowling analysis.—Diederich one for 20, McVicar one for 17, Ongley . one for 12, Murray none for 15, McSweeny one for seven. Spring one for 6. Hollier none for one, Gallichan four for 30. MANAWATU.—First Innings. McVicar, retired .* 101 McSweeny, retired, 103 N. Gallichan, c Emmett; b J. Gallichan ..- 18 Cooper, retired ". 42 Ongley, c Emmett, b J. Gallichan 47 Hollier, c Bull, bJ. Gallichan ... 0 Spring, c MacKenzie, b J. Gallichan 9 Barrett, b J. Gallichan 16 Diederich, c Greer, b Bull , 1 Day, not out 9 Murray, b Clark 7 Extras 19 Total 372 Bowling analysis: Allan none for 54, AVallace none for 45, Emmett none for 36, MacKenzie none for 54. Clark one for 20, Simcox none for 26, Bull one for 54. J. Gallichan five for 39.

PLUNKET SHIELD MATCHES. WELLINGTON v. CANTERBURY. CHRISTCHURCH, Jan. 2. Wellington fully sustained its reputation as one of the finest batting sides that has ever played for the Plunket Shield in its first innings on Saturday against Canterbury, a supposedly strong bowling side. Throughout the day they kept the local men in the field and scored at an average rate of nearly 100 runs per hour. At times they made the Canterbury bowling look third rate, and their total of 488 seems likely to make a win in the match secure. Following were the scores:— WELLINGTON.—First Innings. Hiddleston, c Gregory, b Cunningham . v H 4 Worker, 1.b.w., b Read 9 Kortlang, c and b Sandham ... 55 Lambert, run out 16 Dempster, c Boon, b Read 9 McGirr, b Mcßetli 6 James, c Boon, b Cunningham ... 56 Hollings, 1.b.w., b Mcßetli 8 Badcock, 1.b.w., b Read 155 Brice, c Cunningham, b Read ... 15 Henderson, not out 18 s Extras 27 Total 488 Bowling Analysis.—Read four for 107; Cunningham, two for 132; Sandham, one for 95; Mcßetli, two for 93; Patrick, none for 17; Gregory, none for 17.

OTAGO v. AUCKLAND. DUNEDIN, Jan. 1. The Plunket Shield match between Otago and Auckland was begun at Carisbrook to-day, in fine weather, and on an excellent wicket. Auckland won the toss, Bowley and Mills being sent in to bat. The innings lasted two hours 47 minutes. Blunt and Knight opened for Otago, and stumps were drawn with the score at 155. Following were the scores:— AUCKLAND. —First Innings. Bowley, c Blamires, b Torrance ~. 9 Mills, b Blunt 29 Cooper, c Blunt, b Dickinson ... 5 Gillespie, c Dickenson, b Torrance 5 Frater, 1.b.w., b Torrance 8 Allcott, c Zimmerman, b B'unt ... 5 Dacre, run out 62 Gerrard, b Blunt 6 Player, not out 18 Matheson, b Blunt ... 1 llowntree, c Zimmerman, b Blunt 2 Extras ... 5 Total 155 Bowling Analysis.—Dickenson one for 35; Torrance, three for 51; Blunt, five for 46; A. Alio, none for 19. OTAGO—First Innings. Blunt, c Dacre, b Bowley 60 Knight, c Dacre, b Cooper 58 Cherry, 1.b.w., b Matheson 22 Dickenson, 1.b.w., b Bowley 6 Shepherd, not out 0 A. W. Alloo, not out 1 Extra 1 Total for four wickets 155 Bowling Analysis.—Matheson one for 40; Allcott, none for 19; Player, none for 37; Bowley, two for 44; Cooper, one for 13.

WALKER SHIELD,

DRAWN GAME

'AUCKLAND, Jan. 1. The second day’s play between Auckland and Wellington in the annual Christmas tournament of the Combined New Zealand Suburban Cricket Associations resulted in a draw. The outcome of to-day’s match between Auckland and Christchurch will decide who will be the holders of the Walker Shield. If Auckland win, the fate of the shield will depend on the highest percentages between Auckland and Wellington, as ,both teams will have wan and drawn a game. If Christchurch win, the shield will go to Wellington, as the former has not yet won a game. Wellington in their first innings scored 143 and in their second 159. Auckland’s first innings realised 137. In the second innings they scored 136 for six wickets.

Auckland touring team

MATCH WITH POVERTY BAY

Per Preys Association. GISBORNE, Jan. 1. Mr E. C. Boale’s Auckland touring team met a Poverty Bay team to-day. The weather was good. Auckland batted first and made 202 runs. Poverty Bay made a disastrous 6tart, losing three wickets for 10 runs, but G. Robertson played a splendid innings of 74 not out, followed by Cooke, 27 not out, and Locket 20, stumps being drawn with six wickets down for 155 runs. The match will be concluded and the visitors leave for the East Coast on Tuesday morning to play a match against Waiapu at Tokomaru Bay.

SHEFFIELD SHIELD MATCH

VICTORIA v. SOUTH AUSTRALIA

MELBOURNE, Jan. 2

In the Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and South Australia, Victoria in the first innings made 304 (Ponsford 108; Hendry 68, Ryder 34, Hartkopf not out 20). Halcombe took two. wickets for 60 runs: Grimmctt four for 101, and Lee three for 32. South Australia had one wicket down for 25 (Williams not out 15) when stumps were drawn. The weather was fine, and the wicket excellent. Ponsford and Woodfull opened, but tho latter went when only six. With Hendry in, tho scoring became lively. Frequent changes of bowling were tried without avail, the batsmen, particularly Ponsford, making all appear