Cricket

Northland Age, Volume XVI, Issue 20, 6 December 1946, Page 6

Cricket

Kaitaia to Play Nomads Tomorrow on the High School grounds the two Kaitaia senior teams will clash. Kaitaia is to play the Nomads, commencing at 10 a.m. Both teams are strong in all departments and a close and exciting tussle shoulc eventuate. The ball on this wickel comes through very quickly and s fast medium ball has to be watches right on to the bat. Kaitaia’s attack is strong, bu' most of the Nomads are capable o: getting runs. Bob Russell and Jacl Sowter had a field day with the bal last Saturday, but they may find i a different story tomorrow. In Clif Eales the Nomads have a first clas: fast bowler who bowls a good lengtl ball and he never seems to tire. I: Harry Findlay can repeat the forn he showed at Mangataiore he’ll b< a constant source of worry to th< Kaitaia batsmen. Wally Hoddle with his left hand spinners, is a difficult bowler to play and he is always likely to beat the best batsmen as he showec against Peria. Jimmy Beazley is bowling much better now and if h< can reproduce the good length h< keeps at practices he will get wickets while R. Maddock is a worrying change bowler. In batting strength the Nomad: may just have the edge although several of the Kaitaia batsmen hav< compiled some big scores this season If several of the Nomads curb theii natural tendency to go for a hit before settling down, they will get mud better results. With experienced players like Bradford, Russell, N. Rogers, J. Sowter in the side, ho*ever, Kaitaia ar« always likely t 0 compile a big score Fielding will play a big part tomor row in what promises to be an intensely interesting struggle. Nomads are at present leading if the competition with 12 points aftei two games, while Kaitaia has playec three games and r.ow have 8 points The following players will represent Nomads: H. Findlay, J. Baker W. Hoddle, J. Beazley, L. Beazley R. Maddock, T. Northwood, C. Eales R. Bauer, J. Harrison, L. Foley, L Taffard (12th man). Peria and Victoria Valley other senior match will be between Peria and Victoria Valley at Peria, and here once again it is difficult to forecast the winning team.