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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 8 March 1930, Page 7

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PLUNKET SHIELD MATCH AUCKLAND'S .SPLENDID RECOV- • ' ERY AGAINST WELLINGTON (By Telegraph—Prcs3 Association) WELLINGTON. This Day.' " After an unlucky start Auckland made a splendid recovery in the final shield match. They cannot now very well ~ lose and have an excellent chance of- > winning outright. which will enable them to return with the trophy. They owe their good position principally to Weir. Going in without a run on the board he stayed till 301 were up, and, with Allcott put on 77 for t,!io fifth wicket both playing firmly, and taking • no risks. ; "-' VJ I Elliott assisted him to add 68 and then by a shocking blunder in the field Badeley was missed when only 2. This was really the turning point of the game, for if Badeley had 'gone ; Auckland's score would probably have been under 300. Up to that point both bowling and fielding were good. As it was Badeley stayed while nearly 100 were added 'and enabled Weir to pile on runs rapidly in strong contrast to his before lunch slowness. He was ultimately caught at the wickets for 140, without a chance, including 14; boundaries. After that the bowling and' fielding became very poor. In fact worse bowling has not been seen on the ground for some time. McCoy and Matheson added 100 tor the ninth wicket, but both gave chances which did not go to fieldsmen, and had many lucky snicks. The total at stumps was nine wickets for 432 runs. Scores: Weir 140. Gillespie 26, Wensley 26,- ~ Allcott 41, Elliott 30. Badeley 32, McCoy not out 68, Matheson 47. So far Massey, four wickets for 80 has the best bowling average. TO-DAY'S PLAY WELLINGTON. This Day. The Plunket Shield cricket match Auckland v. Wellington was resumed to- ■— day in fine weather. With the addition of one (a no-ball from Henderson) to the overnight score, Hunt was injured by a ball from Henderson in , the second over and retired hurt. The ■ innings was closed for 433 ; Eoley and Lowry opened Wellington s innings, Matheson being the first bow- „ ler. Off the fourth ball Eoley was ; caught behind the wickets by Hunt without a run being scored. Hollings was •; next. , Runs came slowly, only three being scored in the first six overs. Neither of >• the batsmen were particularly comfortable facing Matheson and with the last _ ball of Matheson's fifth over, Lowry -.. went the same way as Foley, being ' caught by Hunt. 7-2-6. Matheson had taken, two wickets.for , five runs. Foley, c Hunt, b Matheson 0 Lowry, c Hunt, b Matheson 6 Hollii'is, not out 1 Ross, not out 0 AUSTRALIAN TEST TEAM ? GUESTS Ol' COMMERCIAL TRAVEL- '' LERS' ASSOCIATION (United Press Association—By Electrio '. Telegraph—Copyriaht) MELBOURNE, 7th March. ■ The Australian test team who have .' all assembled for the first lime, to-day - with the arrival of the South Australians were I lie quests of the Commercial Travellers' Association at a. luncheon. Three hundred members gave the players an ovation. Captain Woodfull received a flattering reception. .Speeches sounded a note of optimism, the fact being emphasised that it was the youngest side ■• that had ever toured and it would be a great triumph' if they regained the "Ashes." The team left for Tasmania in the afternoon. There was the gayest scene a; the wharf.