N.Z. Test Averages
F. B. Smith, who played only in the first two tests, heads the New Zealand test batting averages and G F. Cresswell. who figured in the final test as a result of Mooney's injury, has the best bowling average. The two left-handers Donnelly and Sutcliffe, are second and third in the averages. ' Donnelly had a total of 459 runs and Sutcliffe 423. Cowie and Burtt, second and third respectively in the bowling honours, were the spearhead of the New Zealand attack. Burtt took 17 wickets and Cowie 14. BATTING
The appointment of Dr Brian Thompson, who is at present in England, as director of tuberculosis services, was confirmed by the Wellington Hospital Board at aispecial meeting today.
ins. N.O. H.S Ttl. Av. . .. 3 I ’ 96 173 86.5 Donnelly .. - 206 459 76.5 Sutcliffe ... .... 7 - 101 423 60.4 Reid .... 4 - 93 173 43.2 Hadlee .... 1 43 193 32.1 Rabone ... 1 39 148 29.6 Scott .... 7 - 60 178 25.4 Burtt 1 36 131 26.2 Mooney .. - 46 , 99 24.7 Wallace .. .... 6 - 58 144 24.0 Cowie .... 2 26* 32 16.0 Cave 1 14* 48 12.0 Cresswell ... 2 2 12* 12 12.0 *— Not Out. BOWLING. Wkts. Runs. Av. Cressvell . 6 168 28.0 14 452 32.2 Burtt 17 567 33.3 Rabone 4 327 81.7 1 93 93.0 Cave 4 465 116.2
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Northern Advocate, 17 August 1949, Page 6
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