ENGLISH CRICKET.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 245, 13 September 1933, Page 2

ENGLISH CRICKET.

Received September 13, 1.50 p.m. LONDON, Sept. 12. Continuing their match against the South of England, M.C.C., who had made 375 in their first innings, scored 55 in their second strike (Freeman 8 wickets for 22). The South of England, who declared at 462 for 7 wickets, thus won by an innings and 32 runs.

In their match with West Indies. Hon. Leveson-Gower’s XI, who had scored 310 in their first effort, made 196 for five and declared in their second innings (Wyatt 83). West Indies, who were all out for 130 in their first innings, made 251 in their second strike (Da Costa, not out, 70; Verity five for 87).

Hammond, with possible play in three more innings, requires 245 to pass Hayward’s record aggregate ot 3518 runs in a season.

The Accrington Cricket Club has signed on Dick Tyldesley for the 1934 season. He will replace Fairfax.

CITY COUNCIL CLUB’S REPORT

The report to be submitted at the annual general meeting of members of the City Council Cricket Club records a. most successful season, both as regards the success achieved by the team and the interest and enthusiasm displayed by the members. The chib entered an eleven in the junior competition under the jurisdiction of tlie Manawatu Cricket Association, and again maintained its exceptionally good record, and accomplished a meritorious performance in winning the junior championship. “Undoubtedly much of this success was due to the leadership of the club captain, Mr J. R. Hardie,” the report proceeds. “Although successful, in competition honours we heartily congratulate our opponents on the exceptional opposition which we always encountered. We also extend our hearty congratulations to the Palmerston Club, winners of the senior division. The team played 11 games, winning 9, drawing 1 and losing 1. Excellent individual performances were registered by C. A. Waugh, with a batting average of 73.9, and E. Morgan, bowling. 43 wickets a.t an average of 9.53. During the season 5 centuries were registered; those having the honour were C. A. Waugh (2), J. Gavey (2), and C. M. Turner (1). As most of the personnel of last year’s team are again playing, this augurs well for the forthcoming season. We expend our congratulations to E. Morgan, C. A. Waugh, J. Gavey, J. Burgess and H. Lane, who represented Manawatu on various occasions. The club’s finances are in a very satisfactory condition considering the large amount that was expended in purchasing new material. This will represent a great saving as requirements have thereby been greatly reduced. We were unfortunate this year in losiqg the services of Mr M. Davidson, whose appointment to another position necessitated a severance of his active interest in the club. He occupied a high position in the club, and whilst we regret his loss we extend our best wishes to him for every success in the future. The committee wishes to place on record the assistance rendered the club by its officers, especially Mr A. E. Mansford, and also the Press and others who have assisted us throughout the last season. The committee also desires to thank members for their support and wish to impress upon them the necessity of making every effort during the forthcoming season to further the interests of our club in order to maintain our prestige. The report would not be complete without expressing our heartiest thanks to our energetic secretary (Mr J. Gavey) for his valuable work rendered throughout the year, thereby making our club so successful. We also desire to tlianlc Mr C. Turner for his assistance as treasurer.” Leading averages for the past season are as follow :

BOWLING AVERAGES. Name. 0. M. R. W. Aver. Morgan 183 52 410 43 9.53 Turner 73 12 216 17 12.70 Lane 182 46 458 34 13.47 Gavcy 211 48 679 46 ■ 14.54 BATTING AVERAGES. Name. Inns. N.O. Runs. II. S. Aver. Waugh 13 3 739 164 73.90 14 3 448 118 40.72 Turner 14 2 425 130 35.25 Hardio 8 0 218 65 27.25 Davidson 13 4 211 68 23.44 Morgan 14 0 305 65 21.78 Hands 13 1 170 45 14.16 Burgess 11 0 150. , ,34 - 13.63