CRICKET

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVI, Issue 43, 20 January 1936, Page 2

CRICKET

COMPETITIONS RESUMED. LOW SCORES REGISTERED. The improvement in the weather on Saturday afternoon enabled local cricketers to re-enter upon the interclub, competitions, the day marking the first appearance of many of the players since the holiday break. While the outfields made a quick recovery, the wickets were dead and run-getting was extremely difficult. As a result the scoring returns were somewhat poor, Palmerston compiling 166 after having been in a very indifferent position, while Y.M.C.A. could only muster 125. However, whereas Palmerston are in an uncertain position. City Council having made a good start by making 30 without loss, Y.M.C.A. are in what promises to he a winning position against- Old Bovs, the latter having lost five wickets for 50 runs. Onlv two senior matches were played, United gaining a four-point win over High School owing to the members of the latter club being still on vacation. THE HONOURS BOARD. SENIOR BATTING.

PALMERSTON v. CITY COUNCIL. A. M. ONGLEY’S GOOD EFFORT. Being required to take first use of the wicket, Palmerston opened with Robertson and Mullins, but with 16 runs up the partnership was broken, Robertson going 1.b.w., while two runs later Mullins was taken in the field by Gavey off Baigent, who went on to take the next five wickets. J. A. Ongley and Norris advanced the total to 36 before being separated, the former going on to enter double figures hef ;re returning' a ball to the howler, and four wickets were down for 46 runs. The A. M. Ongley and M. Ongley partnership contributed 15, but it was not till Hollier joined the veteran that a distinct improvement was’ forthcoming, the pair adding 45 runs, of which Hollier furnished 17. After giving a elianee early, A. M. Ongley played solid cricket, batting through to tenth wicket with an excellent 65, which included six 4’s and three 2’s, to his credit, the total then standing at the respectable figure of 166. Baigent emerged with flie good bag of six wickets for 45 runs.

C. and S. Me Vicar were the opening pair for City Council, and they were still together at stumps with the score standing, at 30. The game thus promises to he very interesting oil the resumption, more particularly as Palmerston will he fighting to retain their position at the head of the championship table, where thev are at present on terms with Y.M.C.A. Detailed scores are:— ■ PALMERSTON. Robertson, Ibw, b Nairn 8 Mullins, c Cavey, b Baigent ... 4 J. A. Ongley, e and b Baigent ... 11 Norris, lbw, b Baigent 8 M. Ongley, c Gnvev, b Baigent ... 7 A. M. Ongley, b C. McVicar ... 65 Hollier, b Baigent 17 Leet, b Baigent 6 Kells, lbw, b C. McVicar 9 Ingham, b C. McVicar 9 Berquist, not out 7 Extras 15 Total 166 Bowling analysis.—Nairn. 1 for 59; Baigent. 6 for 45; S. McVicar, 0 for 16; C. McVicar, 3 for 31. CITY COUNCIL. C. McVicar, not out 9 >S. McVicar, not out 19 Extias 2 Total for no wickets 30 Y.M.C.A, v. OLD BOVS. Playing on No. 2 wicket, Y.M.C.A. made an indifferent start against Old Boys by losing their first wicket at 10. However, the entry of Murchison saw the position temporarily improve, but the latecomer was taken in the field after contributing 24. Hatch entered only to immediately lose Spiers, who had played defensive cricket for his eight runs, and three wickets went down for 41. Hastilow contributed only four to the total, but Spelman and Hatch added 34 for the fourth wicket, the latter falling a victim to Gallichan, 1.b.w., after contributing 18. Spelman went on to make 31 and, with useful contributions by Loudon, Allan and Struthers. 125 had come up before the final wicket fell. The total did not appear to he a particularly good one, but the championship aspirants set about the attack with confidence. Gallichan and Donovan placed 22 on the board before being separated, of which the former was responsible for 15, hut thereafter the batsmen failed to stay and the cessation of play found the batting side with five wickets down for 51 runs. Detailed scores are: Y.M.C.A. Edlin, b N. Gallichan 5 Spiers, c Cottier, b Hearsev ... 8 Murchison, c Hallamore, b Hearsay 24 K. Hatch, 1.b.w., b Gallichan ... 18 Hastilow, c Rose, b Hearsey ... 4 Spelman, b Gallichan 31 Loudon, b Hearsey 10 i W. Cameron, b Hearsey 0 Struthers, not out 7 G. Griggs, b Gallichan 0 W. Allan, l.j>.w., b Hearsey 10 Extras 8 Total 125 Bowling analysis. —O’Keefe, 0 for 7; Gallichan, 4 for 39; Hearsey, 6 for 54; Louisson, 0 for 17. OLD BOYS. N. Gallichan, 1.b.w., b Hatch ... 15 Donovan, b Murchison 6 Hallamore, c Murchison, b Loudon 10 Lumsden, b Murchison 1 Spring, not out 7 Hearsey, 1.b.w., b Loudon 0 Extras 12 Total for five wickets 51

JUNIOR A. HIGH SCHOOL v. OLD BOYS. Although at short strength, High School seconds were able to secure a substantial advantage over Old Boys on the first day’s play. Old Boys made a poor showing at their visit, being out for 30 (Wilson 12), ,N. Hearsey, who took five wickets for six runs, and Cameron, with three for 21, being the destructive . agents. High School, at their turn at the batting crease, compiled 163, Hardie topping the returns with 66, while Trevor made 17, A linear 22 and Cameron 15. Dawiek was the most successful trundler for Old Boys, taking four wickets for 25 runs. High School appear to he in a promising position to force a four-point win on the second dav. OLD BOYS BEAT Y.M.C.A. Playing at North Street Park, Old Bovs were successful in gaining a win over Y.M.C.A. on the first innings. Old Boys hatted first and, due chiefly to Triggs (49) and Guinness (35 not out) realised 167 for tlfeir first innings. Peters (4 for 31) and Oliver (4 for 46) were the most successful of the i Y.M.C.A. bowlers. Y.M.C.A. were uni able to make a stand and several fell i victims to Bailey, who took 7 for 40. Their innings closed for 82 and they followed on, and had 6 down for 84 at the close of play (Hood 35 not out), the honours thus going to Old Bovs. PALMERSTON v. CITY COUNCIL. Palmerston hatted first in their match against City Council and at the ! close of the innings the score hook ! read 130 (Bradv 44, Gendall 17, Quigan | 18, Davidson 13 not out). Bowling for City Council, Weston took 3 for 52, i Carlisle 2 for 27 and Whiting 1 for I 17. City Council found the bowling to their liking arid gave some excellent hatting displays. Lovo’oy (60 not out), Lang (45), Whiting (38) and Thompson (36) all playing good cricket. At the close of play 5 wickets were down for 246, and with average luck City Council should carry off the honours next week. KIA TOA v. Y.M.C.A. Y.M.C.A. opposed Kia Toa at Terrace End Park and realised 148 for their first strike (Edwards 47 not out, Elley 35, Rabone 24, Stewart 19). Bowling for Kin Toa, Piercy took 4 for 44 and Peck 4 for 41. A profitable partnership by J. and G. Wasley was a feature of Kia Ton’s innings, which closed at 7 down for 215. \. Wasley was unfortunate not to reach his century and his score of 91, which included 11 fours and three sixes, was an excellent one. G. Wasley also gave a good display for his 67, hitting six fours and three sixes. The partnership was responsible for 133 runs. JUNIOR B. United, the leaders in the junior B division, extended their lead by registering a three-point win over H. L. Young’s, who are next in order. Batting first, United made 117 (Edmonds 21, Houston 18, C. Francis 17, Bui ford 16, Barker 13). to which their opponents replied with 66 (Gardner 24, H. Childs 10). Bowling for Young’s. McSweeney took five wickets for 29 runs, while for United Le Cheminant capture' 1 five for 10 and Cushing three for 19. KIWI v. SERVICES. Although third on the championship . table, Combined Services suffered a reverse at the hands of Kiwi to give the latter team their first win. At their first visit Services made 77 (Millar 26, Dnlgleish 15, Marshall 13). to which Kiwi replied with 81 (On- 16, Waldin and Aitken 12 each). The former eleven made a better showing at their second visit, compiling 70 for the loss of four wickets (Millar 22 not out, Mcech 12, Marshall 10), and they then declared in the hope of dismissing the opposition for less than 66 runs. In this they I failed, Kiwi having five wickets down ' for 33 runs (Waldin 14) when time was 1 called. Bowling For Kiwi, Oldham took five wickets for 19, Brown two for 13, and Redward two for 23, while for Services I). Wills trundled well, taking five wickets for 21 runs and four for 10 iu the respective innings, CRICKETER FAREWELLED. M. P. O’KEEFE HONOURED. i M. P. O’Keefe, who has been a member of the Old Boys Cricket Club j for the past eight seasons, in'the last I four of which he has captained the I senior eleven, was met by his fellow club members on Saturday and received a gift in view of his impending departure for Wellington. Mr F. J. Oakley, president of the club, on behalf of the members congratulated Mr O’Keefe oil his promotion, although his transfer was breaking a close tie, and wished him still greater success in his professional and cricketing careers. As a memento of his association with the club, Mr Oakley asked Mr O’Keefe to accept a fountain pen and pencil as a tribute of appreciation "from the members for the unceasing interest he had taken in the club. Mr O’Keefe suitablv replied, and cheers were given for him. THE KIA TOA CLUB. During the week-end Mr O’Keefe, who is a member of the Kia Toa llughy senior team, was met by the committee and his team mates to wish him farewell in view of his impending departure to Wellington. The chairman of the management committee, Mr H. R. Crawford, remarked that during the last fifteen years there had always been an O’Keefe in the playing ranks of the club, and Air M. O’Keefe’s transfer to Wellington would bring to a close a unique family recordr' The club regretted very much losing a valuable club and playing member, but the members were pleased to know that his transfer to Wellington meant an improvement in his profession. The senior coach, Mr L. Mullins, and the club secretary, Mr G. A. Brown, also spoke in appreciation of Mr O’Keefe’s services, following which Air Crawford presented him, on behalf of the club, with a handsome leather encased travelling clock.

A. M. Ongley (P.) ... 63 Spelnisui (Y.M.C.A.) ... 31 Murchison (Y.M.C.A.) ... 24 JUNIOR. Hardie (H.S.) ... 66 I. Wnslev'CK.TA ... 91 G. AY as lev (K.T.) ... ... 67 Lovejoy (C.C.) ... 60* Triggs (O.B.) ... 49 Evans (Y.AI.) ... 47* AA'eston (C.C.) ... 45* Lang (C.C.) ... 45 ■“Indicates not out. SENIOR BOAVLING. Baigent (C.C.) ... 6 for 45 Hearsev (O.B.) ... 6 for 54 N. Gallichan (O.B.) ... 4 for 39 JUNIOR. N. Hearsey (H.S.) ... 5 for 6 Be Cheminant (U.) ... 5 for 10 Oldham (Kiwi) ... 5 for 19 I). AVills (C.S.) ... 5 for 21 and ... 4 for 10 McSvyeeney (H.L.Y.) ... 5 for 29 Bailey (O.B.) o for 40