Kemp, E. Dempster Put On 101 For Fifth Wicket

Northern Advocate, 12 January 1948, Page 3

Kemp, E. Dempster Put On 101 For Fifth Wicket

AUCKLAND, Mon. (Sp.)—A splendid partnership between the Hutt Valley batsman, Kemp, and E. Dempster, brought Wellington within striking distance of Auckland’s first innings total of 299 when the Plunket Shield match entered its third day this morning.

The pair put on 101 runs for the fifth wicket before Dempster glanced a ball pitched outside the ofl stump, and Kent, standing well back, took a catch. Dempster had played a solid innings in a crisis but his partner delighted spectators with a magnificent exhibition of driving and oilside play. Kemp used his feet beautifully to move down the pitch and attack the bowling, and was largely responsible for the runs coming along in slightly better than even time. He added 52 to his score in 90 minutes and was 73 when he lost Dempster. SMART RUNNING Dempster scored 30 this morning in very careful fashion and the shot which brought about his downfall was his first careless effort. The running between the wickets of the pair brought applause. They frequently stole sharp singles against fielding that was never loose. McLean joined Kemp and opened with a four and two. Kemp entered the 80’s and the total reached 200 but McLean should have been stumped at seven when he moved down the wicket to play a ball from Burke; missed, and was let off by Kent who failed to gather cleanly. Kemp was 90 not out and McLean seven not out with the total at 205 for five wickets when lunch was taken. KEMP GETS CENTURY Continuing to bat brightly after lunch, Kemp reached his century. He gave only one chance, being missed by Wyatt off Hayes when 41. The Auckland fielding deteriorated as the innings progressed, as Kemp tested it severely with powerful coyer drives and stinging shots on either side of the wicket. McLean presented a solid defence and handled all the bowling with confidence.

With this pair together, Wellington appealed set to pass Auckland’s total. This is Kemp’s third representative match and his first in Wellington’s shield team.

In his first big game, for Hutt Valley against Wairarapa, he made 209 not. out. and he followed this with a score of 143 against a Wellington Mercantile League team. His average for these two matches was thus 352. FIGHT FOR RUNS After its rather poor start, Auckland’s first innings total of 299 was a good effort. Scott was at the wicket for 263 minutes for his 115. After Burke’s dismissal, Kent came in and batted brightly for 29, include ing a six and three fours. He was there for 45 minutes.

Hollywood and Hemmingson hit hard at the close of the innings.

The Nelson colt, CRallies, finished with the best bowling figures, four for 70 off 25 overs.

He was able to make the ball spin from the pitch in the post-lunch session and kept a consistent length. McLean bowled well, although he was not as dangerous as on the first day when the wind was more to his liking. Tindill was not in his best form behind the stumps and missed Burke off the first ball the batsman received. WELLINGTON REVERSES

Wellington was fighting for runs from the outset of its innings. With the total at 14, Dempster was clean-bowled by Hayes with a goodlength ball which spun late and collected the off stump.

Reid joined Tindilll and shaped promisingly. He was there for 58 minutes for 17 and then misjudged a hook shot and was out lbw.

Tindill played a laboured innings of 20 in 80 minutes. He fell to a good catch by Scott who ran in from the square-leg boundary and collected a hard hit from a full toss. Cngley scored a bright 18 before being bowled by Hemmingson in attempting to place a ball to leg. Kemp batted with confidence and used his feet attractively. He showed excellent scoring strokes and was 21 not out when play ceased for the day. Scores:— AUCKLAND—First Innings Wyatt, c O’Neill, b Dumbleton 13 Pearson, b McLean 16 V. J. Scott, c McLean, b Challies .... 115 Wallace, c Tindill, b McLean ....• 8 Taylor, c C. S. Dempster, b Dumbleton 30 Deas, c Tindill, b Murray 12 Burke, b Murray v 42 Kent, c and b Challies 29 Hayes, c and b Challies- 0 Hollywood, not out 17 Hemmingson, std Tindill, b Challies 10 Extras 15 Total ' 299 Bowling.—Murray, two for 64; Dumbleton, two for 86; McLean, two for 61; Challies, four for 70; G’Neill, none for 13. WELLINGTON—First Innings. C. S. Dempster, b Hayes 7 Tindill, c Scott, b Burke .... 20 J. Reid, b Burke 17 Ongley, b Hemmingson 18 E. Dempster, c Kent, b Hollywood .... 34 Kemp, not out 146 McLean, not out 31 Extras 21

Total for five wickets 294 Bowling.—Hayes, one for 55; Hollywood, one for 40; Burke, two for 54; Hemmingson, one for 38;' Taylor, none for 6. ' ' India Well Placed Against Tasmania HOBART, Sat.—With eight wickets in hand India leads Tasmania by 47 runs. Amarnath, who has not made a big score since November, opened cautiously, and added 140 for the third wicket with Hazare. Amarnath surprised by sending Tasmania in to bat. The atmosphere suited his swing bowlers, and his judgment was justified. Rangachari, who took six wickets for 45 runs, did the “hat-trick.” Scores: TASMANIA. First Innings 142 INDlA—First Innings. Mankad, 37; Sarawate, 2; Amarnath. not out 95; Hazare, not out, 52; extras, 3; total for two wickets, 189.