TIE GAME

Northern Advocate, 5 November 1934, Page 2

TIE GAME

CRICKETING FEAT I SATURDAY’S PLAY, ?; ONERAHI STILL ON TOP. A tie game, with the scores all square on the first innings, was an unusual result in the fifth series of senior championship cricket in Wha- ’ ; ngarei. -By finishing on even terms with their formidable opponents; Wha- ;;; ngarei, Onei'ahi maintained their posi- • tion at the top of the ladder. Services did not make their chances any / rosier by drawing with High School ■ in a rather unenterprising game play- - ed at the Reclamation. Out at T Maungakaramea, Nomads were well placed for recording their first win, but lost their grip on the game. Al- ■ though- the sun appeared at times •' sweaters were freely worn.

ALL SQUARE. .WHANGAREI TAIL FAILS. ; No one could have wished for a ; closer finish than that at Onerahi. ■* The batting on both sides was fairly solid,-that is until Cowan was dis- ‘ missed and Whangarei, with three wickets in hand, needed one run only : for victory. Drake bowled so accurately that he had the Whangarei men on tenterhooks. In one over he clean ■ 'bbwled Flewellyn and Hughes * without conceding a run. Enter the last man, Chissell, with the elusive three r still outstanding. Nisbet, whose bat- ‘ ting had been a model of consistent caution, got a single, Chissell edged a . shot away for a brace, making the scores level, and then offered an easy catch which was accepted. The scores .were.— * ONERAHI. 1 Hewlett, b Nisbet 2( Fyfe, Ibw, b Nisbet IS - Cunis, b Nisbet C Langdon, b Wilson 1 - Mason, b Nisbet 29 C. Whimp, b Gash 0 Drake, b Gash 21 E. Whimp, c Flower, b Jones Z ‘ McKenzie, run out 0 * Broomfield, not out .; 7 ■ Kerr, c .Hughes, b Nisbet 1 - Extras < 12 ; Total 119 - Bowling:—Nisbet 5 for 48, Wilson 1 for 25, Gash 2 for 10, Jones 1 for 24. ; n . WHANGAREI. v Jennings, b Mason 14 Jones, b Cunis 12 j Gash, b .Mason 19 Stevenson, c and b'Cunis 5 - Flower, b Hewlett I .Wilson, b Drake 24 ’ Nisbet,. not out 17 Cowan, b Brake 5 - Fie welly n, b Drake .- 0 .Hughes, b Drake 0 Chissell, c Langdon, b Mason .... -Extras 20 Total ‘. 119 ■/Bowling;—Hewlett 1 for 43, Lang-Soh-6. for 10, Mason 3 for 28, Cunis 2 forT'l,’ Drake 4 for. 7.

FIGHTING PARTNERSHIP. .’KARAMEA’S GREAT RECOVERY. 1. The; jjKTaungakaramea wicket < was slow, after overnight rain, but played true. Nomads recovered after early disastersi-' and six batsmen assisted materially in the compilation of a score of three figures, always fairly satisfactory on the unaccustomed turf. With seven Maungakaramea wickets down for 49, the visitors appeared to have the game in hand. They were deprived, however, by a really splendid fighting partnership between Hudson and- Crawford. These two men. especially Hudson, showed a solid defence, and were content to await the loose balls which came along in increasing numbers, as the stand of over an hour continued. They had put* on 57 when Crawford went. ’Karamea still required three runs with two tail-enders to go in. However, Massey,put the issue out of doubt by hitting a three, all run, and Hudson went on to carry his bat. Details follow.— NOMADS. E. Collins, b Fayne 5 Morton, b Attwood 17 McKay, b Fayne c Dunn, b Fayne 11 Godfrey, b Fayne 23 Cotterill, c Hudson, b Attwood ... 14 F. Collins, not out 13 Morrison, b Attwood 0 Kelly, c Howie, b Fayne 17 Pole, b Child 4 Dyer, b Child 0 Extras 4 Total 108 Bowling:—Child 2 for 14, Fayne 5 for 50, Bercibh 0 for 26, Attwood 3 for 12. MAUNGAKARAMEA. Child, b Dunn 8 L. O’Carroll, c McKay, b Godfrey 11 Windley, c McKay, b Collins 9 Bercich, run out 5

Hudson, not out •. 33 Howie, c McKay, b Cotterill 1 Fayne, b Cotterill S Bint, b Cotterill ; 0 Crawford, b Morton 33 Massey, run out 3 Attwood, not out 5 Extras 10 Total (for 9 wkts) 126 Bowling:—Dunn 1 for 15, Godfrey 1 for 21, Morrison 0 for 14. Cotterill 3 for 15, Collins 1 for 14, Morton 1 for 37. PAINFUL SCORING. AND UNFINISHED GAME. Ultra cautious batting was witnessed in the game between 'High School A and Combined Services. The high grass contributed to enthroning the single as the most favoured scoring shot. Weir set the standard, beginning with 14. He was lucky in the field; on several occasions, but finally went to a good catch on the boundary. The best batting of the afternoon came from Grieve, who was enterprising, yet safe. Given a little over an hour and a quarter to play, School were still.at the wickets when time was called^ Details were.— SERVICES. Weir, c C.oote, b Falvey 38 , Morris, b Webster 2 McKenzie, b Webster 16 Matthews, c Falvey, b Kermode . 18 .Grieve, c Miller, b Falvey .. 43 N. Saul, not out : 4 Tapper, b Falvey 2 Wilton, hot out 1 Extras 7 Total (for 6 wkts declared) .. 131

Bowling:—Fajvcy 3 for 40, Webster 2 for 17, Kcrmodc 1 for 38, Ray 0 for 25, Wilson 0 for 4. HIGH SCHOOL. Hawkes, b Matthews 29 Miller, c Grieve, b Weir 2 Cooto, run out 1 Falvcy, b Tapper 2 Alison, Ibw, b Matthews 2 W. Wilson, c sub., b Matthews .... 3 Murdoch, not, out 0 Ray, b Matthews 9 Haigh. run out 4 Extras 14 Total (for 8 wkts) 80 Bowling:—Weir 1 for 23, Wilton 0 for 15. Matthews 6 for 15, Tapper 1 for 13.

JUNIOR COMPETITION

KAMO A THREE-POINTER. MAUNGATAPERE BEAT UNEMPLOYED. ROVERS AND SCHOOL B DRAW. The feature of the junior series on Saturday was the utter collapse of Combined Services at Kamo, where the local bowlers utilising their “turf” wicket effectively, had the visiting batsmen at their mercy. None was comfortable, as the scores indicate. At the Reclamation, Maungatapere j were far too solid a force for Unemi ployed and were rather unlucky not {to collect three points. ! A high scoring game between Rovers and School B left the honours fifty-fifty. A BOWLER’S WICKET. i KAMO SKITTLE SERVICES. I ' Unaccustomed to such tricks as | those performed by the ball on the j virgin Kamo wicket, Combined SerI vices were thoroughly routed and had | to concede the locals an easy threepointer. Many of the deliveries of the Kamo bowlers were almost unplayable some bounced head high, while others, which accounted for the majority of the wickets, shot straight along the ground. As a result, some startling averages accrued. Three hours sufficed for the completion of the four innings, of which details are:— KAMO. First Innings.—Lenne, b Dennis, j 11; McNay, b Cook, 7; Knight, c Alio, b Dennis, 9; Howie, b Dennis, 1; I Whiteman, b Dennis, 0; Kessell, Ibw., |b Cook, 1; Holt, Ibw., b Cook, 0; Rudj dell, c Watts, b Cook, 0; Moore, b [ Cook, 0; M. Thorburn, not out, 1; Ruddell, b Dennis, 4; extras, 5; total, 39. Bowling: R. Conaghan 0 for 14, Cook 5 for 10, Dennis 5 for 10. Second Innings.—Lenne, b Cook, 1; McNay, b Dennis, 10; Knight, hit wkt., b Dennis, 4; Howie, c R. Conaghan, b Dennis, 2; Whiteman, b Cook, 0; Kessell, b Cook, 4; Holt, not out, 9; D, Ruddell, c Shaw, b Cook, 0; Moore, c Pink, b Alio, 0; Thorburn, b Cook, 0; C. Ruddell, c Shaw, b Alio, 0; extras, 1; total, 31. Bowling: Dennis 3 for 18, Cook 5 for 9, Alio 2 for 3. COMBINED SERVICES. First Innings.—Dennis, c Holt, b McNay, 2; Cook, c Ruddell, b Knight, 1; Alio, c Howie, b Knight, 5; Pink, b Knight. 1; R. Conaghan, b McNay. 0; Dean, b Knight, 0; Watts, c Kessell, b McNay, 0; Shaw, not out, 0; T. Gonaghan, b Knight, 0; Lett, b Knight, 0; Haigh, b Knight, 0; total, 9. Bowling.—McNay 3 for 6. Knight 7 for 3. There were no extras. Second Innings.—Dennis, c Holt, b McNay, 0; Cook, b McNay, 1; Alio, c Howie, b Knight, 0; Pink, b Knight, 1; R. Conaghan, b Knight, 5;- Dean, b Knight, 0; Watts, b McNay, 3; Shaw, b Knight, 0; T. Conaghan, not out, 0; Lett, Ibw., b McNay, 9; Haigh, b McNay, 4; extras. 2; total, 25. Bowling.—McNay 5 for 11, Knight 5 • for 12.

AN EVEN DRAW. ROVERS AND SCHOOL B. On Number Three wicket at headquarters, Rovers and School B fought out' an even draw. The former hit up 143, which contained a well-played 43 by Croft and 24 (retired) by Patterosn. The scholars also displayed rungetting ability and at stumps had registered 72 for the loss of 3 wickets, J, James batting nicely for an unbeaten 29. A very even draw resulted. Detailed scores:— ROVERS. L. Madden, b Rogers. 15; Edwards, run out, 3; Croft, st. Gibson, b Bennett, 43; J. Rice, c Day, b J, James, 7; McLeod, b Sligo, 13; Martin, c Gibson, b Sligo, 13; Roycroft, b Rogers, 6; Patterson, retired, 24; Mclnnes, not out, 9; Wise, c Rogers, b Hawken, 1; Lovatt, not out, 1; extras, 8; total, 143. Bowling: Rogers, 2 for 32, Bennett 1 for 53, Sligo 2 for 18, Hawken 1 for 22, J. James 1 for 10. HIGH SCHOOL B. H, Day. c Edwards, b Patterson, 12; Hawken, c Croft, b Rice. 2; J. James, not out, 29; Rishworth. c Patterson, b Rice, 1; Gibson, not out, 9; extras, 19; total (for 3wkts.), 72. Bowling: Patterson 1 for 20, Rice 2 for 19, Edwards 0 for 6, Martin 0 for 4, Madden 0 for 4.

A BRIGHT KNOCK. MAUNGATAPERE’S DAY OUT. A grand batting display by Bright was the dominating influence in the game on No. 2 wicket. In their initial essay Unemployed were disposed of for 57. but their bowling held no terrors for the country-ites. who compiled 125 for the loss of only two wickets. Bright was right on form to score an unbeaten 68, which included one six and eight fours. Wickets fell rather cheaply in Unemployed’s second venture, but with still an arrears of 50 the last two batsmen were together when time was called, Maungatapere just failing to notch a threepointer. Scores.— UNEMPLOYED. . First Innings.—Tierney, run out, 5; Baker, b Hawken, 3; Irving, b Hawken. 0; Ward, b Bright. 9; Dent, c and b Hawken. 0; Clark, c Hawken. b Bright. 7: Collier, run out, 6; Penny, c Hawken. b Pringle, 8; Lewins, c and b Bright, 9; Elliott, b Bright. 3; Foote, not out, 1; extras, 6; total, 57. Bowling: Hawken 3 for 17; Pringle 1 for 20, Bright 3 for 14. Second Innings.—Baker, c Wilkinson, b Hawken, 9; Irving, run out, 8; Elliott, b Bright, 0; Tierney, c Atkins, b Hewett, 3; Dent, b Pringle, 2; Collier, c Watson, b Bright, 13; Ward, b Pringle, 2; Clueard, b Pringle, 0; Lewins. b Pringle, 1; Penny, not out, 2; extras, 4; total (for 9wkts.), 38, Bowling; Hawken 1 for 6, Bright 2 for 12, Hewett 1. for 7, Pringle 4 for 8. MAUNGATAPERE. Atkins, b Tierney, 12; Hawken, c Dent, b Irving, 19; Bright, not out, 68;

Hcwctt, not oyt, 11; extras, 35; total (for 2wkts., declared), 125,

Bowling: Irving 1 for 20, Tierney 1 for 30. Elliott 0 for 17, Collier 0 for 10. Ward 0 for 16, Dent 0 for 17.

THURSDAY COMPETITION

ANGELO GOING WELL j OLD BOYS’ FIVE-POINT LEAD | (By “Grandstand.”) I ! The outcome of last week’s engagements has seen Old Boys still further i increase their points margin in the Thursday competition. The old pupils’ team have had three two-point wins and one three-pointer, gained by a default from school. The ground fielding of both sides left a lot to be desired. Also, Albion’s catching was defective. Old Boys were not so rough in this phase, indeed, some exceedingly good chances were accepted. At first slip Norris took two hot snicks and Brunette, M. Kelly and Stanaway also hung on to deceptive ones. M. Kelly got well on to the runs again, pasting Angelo especially. Dr. Brunette showed himself a good allrounder, although well out of form. He occasionally sent down a very good ball which required watching, and successfully trapped both Smith and j Angelo. Norris is not bowling up to j his last year’s form and his initial spell at the crease, was expensive. As a run-getter he shapes vei’y well and should do better. Mason and Tait were lucky—Nordstrand in slips was twice caught napping, A. Kelly put Angelo away nicely, but never appeared really safe. He was out to a simple mis-hit. The two outstanding cricketers in the Albion side were Angelo and Smith. The former played -a faultless innings and never looked like going until tempted into a foolish indiscretion. Smith batted attractively, too, but his activities were not quite so free of blemish. Patterson trundled well, but Drake was again the most impressive. He turned both ways and was let down several times in the field. Wells seems to have deteriorated in this department and was rarely dangerous. However, Nordstrand was a potential : wicket-getter at all times. Albion B had the weakness of the last six or seven batsmen shown up without a doubt. They should have been able to wipe off the deficit easily after the promising start given. Probably the absence of Primrose and Wilton made a difference. The latter is uncertain whether he will appear on Thursdays again. HIGH SCHOOL DRAW High School, being a hard team to shift and starting late every week, it is improbable that anything other than a draw will result unless their opponents are dismissed cheaply. Albion A were not, and succeeded in producing 141 runs. Martin has not held a bat regularly for a few years, but his tenacious qualities have borne fruit. In the first series he appeared very uncomfortable at the crease, but the old calibre seems to be returning now. Tire running between the wickets of Fyfe—Martin and Nisbet—lrving had the. school boys on the move, but the batsmen were missed frequently. Falvey stood out among the trundlers, taking seven wickets for 46. The others were not dangerous.. In High School’s session they were given many lives. Monk bowled well for a man of the slow, variety, and Irving and Nisbet were used' sparingly.

AS THE TABLE STANDS

TWO CENTURIES FREAK DECLARATIONS. [Per Press Association. — Copyright .] < WELLINGTON, This Day. The first series of senior cricket matches was finalised in fine weather on Saturday. University, 294 for 8 (Blandford 112, Osborne 60), beat Old Boys, 226 for 9 declared (Brunette 75, Wareham 45, J. Lamason 41, Dean-4 for 83). Wellington, 180 (R. Morgan 78, Ell 34) defeated Midland, 111 and 38 for 2 wickets (Synies 8 for 46). Kilbirnie, 264 for 2 (Parsons 119 not out, Ward 88) defeated Institute, 182 (Henderson 39, Stevens 30, Hepburn 6 for 43). Two freak declarations were mad? in the match between Petone and Hutt, which was confined to one afternoon’s play through rain the previous week. Each side allowed one ball to go through for four byes and then applied the closure. Petone declared its second innings dosed at 149 for 7, and Hutt had made 67 for the loss of 3 wickets when stumps were drawn. Both teams scored four championship points for a tie on the first innings, as against two points which arc awarded for a drawn game.

HEAVY SHOWERS STRINGER AND WALTER. [Per Press Association. — Copyright .] CHRISTCHURCH, This Day. Cricket matches were played on Saturday in dull but fine weather. St. Alban’s, 254 for 7 declared (Crawford 85, O’Brien 66), beat High School Old Boys, 155 and 208 (Page 52). Riccarton, 231 for one wicket, declared (Jacobs 70, Stringer 101 not out, Roberts 48 not out), beat West Christchurch, 165 and 115 for 5 (Gregory 59). Lancaster Park, 296 and 100 for 6 (Yates 39 not out), beat Christchurch, 204 (Coupland 65, Davis 57, Allsopp 42—Read 6 for 74). Sydenham 284, beat Old Collegians, 265 (Walter not out 106, Jackman 68, Harper 40, Patrick 5 for 62). , HIGH SCORING PLAY RESTRICTED. * [Per Press Association. — Copyright.] DUNEDIN, This Day. Heavy showers caused an abandonment of play in four of the five senior cricket matches on Saturday, In the remaining match Grange secured a first innings win against Dunedin on the first day’s play the previous Saturday and now leads in the competition.

Won D. F.I, O. L. D. Pts Old Boys ... 4 3 1 - - 9 Albion A ... 4 1 - 1 2 4 School ... 4 - - 1 3 3 Albion B ... -4 - - 3 1 1