CRICKET.

Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 75, 24 February 1930, Page 2

CRICKET.

THREE POINT WINS. BIG BATTING CONTRIBUTIONS. Following upon a compulsory halt owing to the indifferent weather conditions which had prevailed at the preceding week-end, the cricket competitions were resumed on Saturday, the senior games which had opened a fortnight previously being completed. The termination of play on the opening day had found both Old Boys and Palmerston in winning positions, and the completion of the first strikes saw Old Boys in a favourable position to secure a four-point win. However, a surprise was in store, for R.S.A. made a surprising stand and when stumps were drawn they had rattled up 210 for the loss of only one wicket, Perrin being unbeaten with 113 to his credit. Palmerston likewise encountered stronger opposition from High School, the latter eleven running up 218 for the loss of two wickets, M. Ongley recording his second century for the season. While the victories passed to Old Boys and Palmerston on the first innings, each eleven had to be content with three point wins. THE HONOURS BOARD. Batting. Perrin (R.S.A.) ... 113 not out M. Ongley (H.S.) ... 10(T not out Broughton (R.S.A.) 59 Bowling. Spring (O.B.) 6 for 39 Robertson (H.S.) 3 for 7 Lang (H.S.) 4 for 76 PALMERSTON v. HIGH SCHOOL. High School’s contribution on the opening day when in opposition to Palmerston had been the indifferent total of 132, to which Palmerston had replied with 100 for the loss of two wickets, Pegden ; who had opened the strike with Norris, being still unbeaten with 43 to his credit, while A. M. Ongley had 11. On resumption on Saturday, the not out men failed to carry on, Pegden getting his leg in front to a ball from Cutler after he had added three runs, while Ongley fell to a catch in the field after swelling his account with a four. Useful contributions, were, however, forthcoming from three of the succeeding batsmen, Ingham compiling 36, Miller 21 and .McVicar 15, but the good work was not proceeded with and the side was all out for 199, which gave them an advantage of 67 runs on the first innings. Robertson played havoc with the tail of the team by taking three wickets for seven runs, while Lang, who had a heavier role, took four at the increased cost of 76 runs. High School entered upon their second strike with Robertson and Cutler and, while the runs came slowly for a start, the batsmen gradually settled dow T n and 30 up had been signalled when a change in the attack brought about the dismissal of Cutler. He had just previously lifted a loose ball from Mullins over the leg boundary fence, but next ball the trundler secured has revenge. Robertson was joined by M. Ongley, and it was not till the former had placed 41 to his credit that A. M. Ongley clean bowled him. Thereafter M. Ongley and Lang carried on, the pair having the bowling well mastered and, with the former securing his century with a ground drive which reached the fence, stumps were drawn, Lang having 36 to his credit. Ongley’s total included 17 fours and one six, he having taken approximately two hours to reach his century. He gave one chance when in the eighties, but a collision between two fieldsmen resulted in the opporunity being lost. The game thus went to Palmerston on the first innings—a three pointer. The detailed scores were as under:

Total for two wickets ... ... 218 Bowling analysis: McVicar, none for 31; Gallichan, none for 45; Mullins, one for 44; Hollier, none for 18; Smillie, none for 17; Ongley, one for 39 OLD BOYS v. R.S.A. By running up a total of 268 runs on the opening day, Old Boys had set R.S.A. a formidable task, more particularly as before stumps were drawn for the day the latter eleven had lost two wickets for 14 runs. Matters did not appear to be running particularly kindly for them on resumption when Perrin stepped out to a slow break ball from Spring to be stumped after contributing a dozen. Peckston entered only to be immediately sent back, but, with the entry of Jamieson, the outlook brightened and the partnership between he and Palmer was instrumental in advancing the score to 66 at which stage Palmer fell a victim to Spring after contributing 30. McNeile was tSe only member to make a stand with Jamieson thereafter, they being responsible for the adding of 34 between them, but. with the century mark reached, ■ McNeile was taken in the field by Fletcher off Spring when he had placed 16 to his credit. The innings terminated at 119, Jamieson being unbeaten with an excellent 43 against his name. Spring proved to be the destructive agent for Old Boys, he emerging with a bag of six wickets for the low figure of 39 runs. . , T . n i With a deficit of 149 runs, R.S.A. were required to follow, on, but with Perrin and Broughton breaking up the attack, all hope of a four point victory for Old Boys departed. Both batsmen forced matters, and, when a separation was effected by Broughton putting up a catch in the field to Fletcher off Spring, he had contributed nine runs beyond his half century. Palmer assisted Perrin to carry on the good work, and when play terminated Perrin had reached 113 without being beaten, while Palmer had run up to 27. Perrin’s total included 16 fours and three sixes, Broughton got eight ground boundaries and two sixes, while Palmer got four boundaries. Old Boys had consequently to be content with a three-point win on the first innings. Following are the detailed scores:

OLD BOYS. First innings . ... 261

R.S.A. —First Innings. De Vantier, c Miller, b Diederich 2 Broughton, run out ... ... _ ... ... 0 Perrin, stp, Miller, b Spring m -12

Palmer, b Spring 30 Peckston, b Spring 0 Jamieson, not out 43 McNeile, c Fletcher, b Spring ... 15 Bee, b Spring 2 Duffield, run out 1 Donovan, c O’Keefe, b Spring ... 0 Extras 14 Total 119 Bowling analysis: Greig, none for 21; Diederich, 1 for 5; Lusk, none for 40; Spring, 6 for 39. Second Innings. Perrin, not out 113 Broughton, c Fletcher, b Greig ... 69 Palmer, not out 27 Extras 11 Total for one wicket 210 Bowling analysis: Greig, 1 for 60; Spring, none for 66; G. Cameron, none for 21; Lusk none for 28; Miller, none for 24. THE JUNIOR GRADE. R.S.A. BEAT PALMERSTON. R.S.A., who were minus some of their regular players, were somewhat fortunate to beat Palmerston after being down on the first innings. Batting first, Palmerston ran up 85, of which Burstall was responsible for 47 not out and Ormond 15, to which R.S.A. replied with 65, Hancock 17, Kerrigan 13 and Jewett 10 being the doublo figure contributors. At their second visit Palmerston went cheaply, their stay at the batting creaso being productive of 30, Davis 12 and Greer 11 being the only batsmen to get going. With 51 to make to win, R.S.A. encountered difficulty in reaching tho total, their last man being in before the necessary number of runs were attained and their innings finally closed at 61, R. Weston securing the winning run. Bowling for R.S.A., Thompson secured five wickets for 27 runs in the first innings, while Jewett took four for 11 and Hancock ono for four in the second innings. For Palmerston, Davis took four wickets for 15 runs and Gray three for 14 in the first innings, while the latter followed it up with six wickets for 11 runs in the second strike.

HIGH SCHOOL BEAT RONGOTEA. In their recent matches Rongotea have been required to take the field at short strength, with the result that they have had to submit to reverses and last year’s champions found High School too strong for them on Saturday. Batting first, High School ran up the good total of 217, Mr Thompson, a master who recently took up an appointment at the school, knocking up 119 before retiring, while Kelly made 43 and Hatch 14. Wright senr., took five wickets for 69 runs for Rongotea. The country eleven found the task beyond them, tho side being out for 94, Wright, senr., 23, Greer 22 and Greer, junr., 18, being the principal contributors. High School thus gained a tliree-point victory.

OLD BOYS BEAT ALL SAINTS. At Terrace End Park Old Boys, opposing All Saints, ran up the formidable total of 234 for three wickets and then declared. Akuira, after making four over his century retired, while Kells 64 and Eglinton 30 proved to be free contributors. All Saints, in reply, batted up 157, Sandman with 45, Scorgie 35, Waugh 19 retired, Dawick 18 and Riddell 11, also entering doublo figures. With 3 for 25, Bennett proved to be Old Boys’ best trundler. A three-point win for Old Boys. THIRD GRADE. TECHNICAL BEAT ALBION A. Technical compiled 90 in their first innings against Albion A (Watson 35, Dredge 13 and Heappey 12) to which their opponents replied with 66 (Buick 29, Hildebrandt 16 and Tottman 10). At their second visit Technical carried their total to 116 (Pye 40, Cutler 21, Gilchrist 20 and Hands 17), leaving Albion with 141 to make to save the day. The call of time found them with 70 up for tho loss of one wicket, Buick having been responsible for 36 and Hildebrandt 19. The victory thus went to Technical on the first innings. GORDON BEAT PHOENIX. Gordon secured a three point victory over Phoenix on the first innings. Baiting first, Gordon made 102 (Lewis 37, Forrest 28, Higginson 20) to which Phoenix replied with 87 (Johanson 21, V. Barnao 20). At their second visit Gordon ran up 139 (Farquhar 21 not out, Lewis 31). KIA ORA BEAT ALBION. B. Opposing Albion B, Kia Ora knocked up 126 for nine wickets at which stage they declared their innings closed (Gardner 73 not out), to which their opponents replied with 21 and 55 (Barry 14). Bowling for the winners, McSkimming took five wickets for nine runs and six for 11, while Gardner secured four wickets at a cost of four runs. . MANAWATU’S ELECT. TO OPPOSE SOUTHLAND. Manawatu will take the field against Southland on Wednesday in a Hawke Cup challenge match, it being the southerners first appearance for some years in the series. When the Hawke Cup came into existence in 1910, Southland proved to be the firs# holders and they retained the trophy through the succeeding season. However, in the 1912-13 season the cup was brought to the North Island by South Auckland and, save brief stays in the Nelson district, it has continued to remain in this island ever since. Now Southland re-enter the arena in an endeavour to recover possession and, on the basis of their showing against the M.C.C. team, it is apparent that they will prove formidable opponents to the holders. Southland are at present the proud holders of the Ranfurly Shield and the ladies’ hockey shield and it would be a great feat should they add the Hawke Cup to the other sporting trophies. Saturday saw the Manawatu representatives in scoring vein and the following plavers will do duty for the holders on Wednesday: —Ongley, McVicar, Gallichan, Norris (Palmerston), Broughton (R.S.A.), Baumber (Horowhenua), Pacey, Greig, O’Keefe, Spring (O.B.), Ongley (High School); twelfth man, Cutler (High School). WEDNESDAY CRICKET POSTPONED. Owing to the Hawke Cup match this week, all games in the local Wednesday competition hav been postponed. -WELLINGTON MATCHES.

Results of the cricket matches played at Wellington) on Saturday are as follow: —University, 8 for 157 (declared), beat Petone 155 and 5 for 126; Institute, 243 and 1 for 95, beat Midland, 163; Wellington, 389, beat Old Boys, 117 and 5 for 260; Kilbirnie, 6 for 460 (declared), drew with Hutt, 3 for 330. Best performances—Batting: R. B. Ross (Hutt), 197 not out; J. R. Lamason (Old Boys), 70; T. Senior (Petone), 54 not out; F. C. Burch (Hutt), 53. Bowling: H. Prince (Institute), 7 for 41; E. D. Blundell (Wellington), 6 for 69,

PALMERSTON.—First Innings. Norris, c Penman, b Lang 5 Pegden, l.b.w., b Cutler 46 Gallichan, b Lang 37 Ongley, c Lang, b Penman 15 Ingham, b Lang 36 Mullins, c Penman, b Robertson 8 Miller, c Lang, b Penman ... ... 21 McVicar, b Robertson 15 Trevena, l.b.w., b Robertson . ... 6 Hollier, not out ... 0 Smillie, b Lang 0 Extras ... ... ... 10 Total ••• 199 Bowling analysis: Hatch, none for 25; Lang, four for 76: Cutler, 1 for 40; Ongley, none for 13: Robertson, 3 for 7; Penman, 2 for 22; Barnett. none for 5. HIGH SCHOOL. First innings 132 Second Innings. Robertson, b Ongley 41 Cutler, b Mullins ... 17 Ongley, not out too Lang, not out 36 Extras ••• ••• 24