CRICKET CONTROL

Manawatu Standard, Volume LII, Issue 2, 2 December 1931, Page 9

CRICKET CONTROL

MANAWATU ASSOCIATION. HAWKE CUP GAMES. The regular meeting of the management committee of the Manawatu Cricket Association was held last night when Mr W. G. Miller presided. Others present were Messrs Werry, Leet, Gallichan, O’Keefe and Brace (secretary). Apologies for absence were received from Messrs Ongley and Eyre. The New Zealand Cricket Association advised that the rule governing the Hawke Cup competition had been amended and now reads: “Three days Shall be allotted for the playing of a Hawke Cup match. The hours of play should be materially arranged, but, failing such arrangement, the hours shall be 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. with a luncheon adjournment of one hour and 10 minutes for afternoon tea. In the event of neither side obtaining an outright win the side leading on the first innings shall have the right to challenge. If both sides fail to complete one innings each the match shall be abandoned and neither side shall have the right to challenge, provided that by mutual oonsent tile two sides may then agree as to which side shall have the right to cliallenge the holders. In a challenge match with the holders, if no finality or decision on one innings is reached the then holders shall continue to be the holders.” Heceived. The chairman mentioned that Taranaki and Wanganui would be entering on their elimination match and he suggested that it would simplify matters if Manawatu met the winners to determine which centre would present the challenge to Waikato (the present holders). The difficulty in getting a full side to travel away from home on successive occasions was Considered, but it was decided to present the challenge to ascertain the views ot Taranaki and Wanganui on the principles which Manawatu have favouied so long. , ! • The Old Boys’ Club made application for the registration of D. Waldegrave, formerly of High School, as a senior plaver.—The chairman commented that a High School player was eligible to link up with any club he desired and the registration was accepted automatically. The Eoxton Club wrote expressing a wish to meet a Palmerston _ North team of junior players on Boxing Day at Palmerston North. —The chairman commented that cricket had apparently. received a distinct fillip in l 1 oxton. It was decided to accept the fixture and Messrs Hardie (City Council), Eglinton (Old Boys) and Griggs (Y.M.C.A.) were set up as a selection committee. Mr Hardie was appointed convener. The Wellington Boys Cricket Association advised that its team would arrive in Palmerston Nortli about 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 15. —Received, the nature of the entertainment of the visitors being determined. . „ , The Victoria College Cricket Club advised that its team would arrive in Palmerston North on Thursday, December 24 and would depart on the 27th inst.—Received, the secretary reporting that lie had furnished particulars of hotel accommodation, etc. Mr Gallichan mentioned that, in conjunction with Mr Holtz, of the Old Boys’ Club, t endeavours were being furthered in connection with a proposed trip to Hastings at New Year. It had been suggested that the team camp out, thereby restricting the expenses, and the idea was meeting with favour. It was decided to advise the Hastings association accoidingly.

GAMES IN THE BALANCE. (By ""“Slip.”) . ' With Palmerston and United on equal terms, the final games in the opening round, which were entered upon on Saturday, find the two! leading teams encountering fairly strong opposition from Old Boys and High School respectively. Although Higli School’s total of 208 is their lowest to date, their match versus United was responsible for producing another pair of free contributors. In the previous game Robertson and Lang “came to light,” whereas Saturday saw Ron. Hatch and Ongley produce something like their top form. The contribution on the part of Ongley was really overdue. * The day was also productive of a new success in United’s trundlers in D. Spring, who was essaying the role for the first occasion this season. Following upon a year’s absence from the game, Spring came back to compile 24 without lieing beaten at his initial appearance and Saturday saw him prove himself to be United’s most successful trundler with a bag of six wickets for 48 runs. With one wicket down for 72 runs, United might well overtake High School’s total, although the adult side’s one dismissed is that of Cutter, who lias been proving to be a very fruitful contributor. While he managed to attain double figures, his contribution of 19 fell far short of his three preceding strikes of 42, 56 and 106, and his average of 68 has receded to 68.25 as a result.

Another player whose batting averages suffered on Saturday was Holtz, the Old Boys member, who was ruled out l.b.w. when he had placed eight runs to his credit. Previously lie had been at the batting crease on two occasions for totals of 87 and 103 and his average now drops from 95.00 to 66. Old Boys were a weakened side on Saturday with Eyre, O’Keefe and Fletcher absent, but in their absence Diederich produced some of his batting form of some seasons ago when he ran up 73 before being unfortunate enough to hit his own wicket. May the effort be but the forerunner of still ‘other efforts by this player whose batting form has slumped during the past year or two. Two additions to Old Boys first eleven this season from the junior competition in Akuira and Cottier have proved their worth. In his three strikes to date the former has i-eturned totals of 24, 23 not out, and 13, while the latter has returned totals of 2, 11 not out, and 25. Another member assisting them on Saturday was McKay, who had endeavoured to secure his regrading to the lower grade ranks. However, the management committee had deemed McKay to be above junior grade and he evidenced such on Saturday by contributing 20 with the bat and taking- one of the two Palmerston wickets which have so far fallen. N. Leet did not assist Palmerston to any material extent last season, but 12 months previously he played no small part with bat and ball. On two occasions he returned bowling averages of three wickets for three runs. Against United in the preceding series this season he had trundled without success and at a cost of 70 runs, but Saturday saw him carrying the burden of the attack for his side to emerge with a bag of seven wickets at the low cost of 51 runs. Unfortunately, he did not continue the good work with the bat, being dismissed at one whereas his preceding efforts had been 89 and 20. While ho puts plenty of weight into his strokes, he displays a tendency to lift the leather and his dismissals to date have all been as the result of catches. THE LOWER GRADES.

By defeating Y.M.C.A. on Satur-

day Old Boys gained a clear cut advantage in the junior series and they now lead City Council by three points, the latter combination dropping a point as the result of having to be content with a draw against Palmerston. It is the second occasion, incidentally, on which the call of time has saved Palmerston. Old Bovs played a drawn game with High School at their first appearance, but since then they have gained comfortable victories, although the leaders have not attempted to force a four-pointer out ot them. , t One junior player in McGregor, o Old Boys, contributed a century on Saturday without being beaten, i marking the second occasion on wmen the hundred mark has been exceeded by junior members this season, sandman, Y.M.C.A. having previously accomplished this feat. Four other players topped the half century *. on Saturday, McSkimming, of High School, getting 80, Louden, ot same team, 67, Turner, of City Council, 62. and Waugh, of the same club, 56. In the third grade division thiee players reached the 60 mark, Sn , of Kia Ora, compiling' 63 without being beaten. Dredge, .of Technical, made 62 not out at his second cssa y> while Lyne, of Albion, was responsible for 60. There were also the usual contributions of good bowling returns Colpman, of Kia Ora, getting wickets at the low cost of 18 runs, while Rees (Albion) and Phillip* (Albion) bagged four at a cost or iv and 15 respectively. However, the outstanding performance was that or King, of Gordon, who followed . hrs first innings effort against Phoenix or taking six wickets for 23 runs by bagging six wickets for four runs at the second visit of the opposition to the batting crease.

MANAWATU v. PAHIATUA. During the week-end a team captained by Mr Brace and representing the various Manawatu clubs visited Pahintua. When stumps were drawn Pahiatua had compiled 125 runs, all out and Manawatu 89 for seven wickets. The game was drawn. ine scores were as follow : Pahiatua.—W. H. Stainton, c Tapp, b Berquist, 3; G. Stephens, c Hatch, b Hooker, 37; C. Irving, b Gallichan, 8: O. Clarke, 1.b.w., b Brace, 22; P. Jewell, c J. Griggs, b Brace, .>; O. Harvey, 1.b.w., b Brace, 1; J. 0 Sullivan, c Gallichan, b Berquist, 18j A. Wilson, run out, 1; H. Burt, c Griggs, b Berquist, 0; McKay, b Gallichan, 3; Lawton, not out, 10 ; extras, 17 ; total, 125. Bowling analysis: Berquist, three for 32; Rodgers, none for 13; Gallichan, 2 for 24; Hooker, 1 for 18; Brace, 3 for 15. Palmerston. —Gallichan, c Burt, b Harvey, 20; Hatch, c Lawton, b McKay, 6; G. Griggs, c Wilson, b McKay. 1: Hooker, c McKay, b Irving, 12; J. Griggs, b Stephens, 4; Berquist, std. Lawton, b Stephens, 8; Brace, not out, 24; Rodgers, b Clarke, 12; Tapp, not out, 6; extras, 2; total for seven wickets, 89. Gilmour and Weir did rot bat. Bowling analysis: McKay, 2 for 25; Harvey. 1 for 9; Irving, 1 for 8; Stephens, 2 for 22; Clarke, 1 for 4; Stainton, none for 8.