CRICKET.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 8785, 27 January 1892, Page 6

CRICKET.

lIELENSVILLE C.C. V. WAINUI C.C. About half-past seven a.m. on Saturday last an eleven of the first-named club, accompanied by a scorer, umpire, and one small admirer on a very small horse, left Helensville for Wainui, - where a return match was to be played between the abovenamed clubs. The road as far as Kaukapakapa was good travelling, and the journey thus far was marred only by our team seeing a procession of six ducks in the creek, which must be regarded as a bad omen. But from Kaukapakapa to Waiuui—well, those people who are petitioning for a road to be made between tho two settlements have the hearty sympathy and support of the Heleusville cricketers, and if the " powers that be" have any doubt as to whether a road is required they should travel over the present track on a hot day. Notwithstanding the vagaries of the track, our boys reached the scene of the approaching conflict in good time, Campbell included, though the bat which he carried was not improved byits frequent application as " a persuader" to the steed. After turning out their horses and donning their war paint, the travellers proceeded to test the nature of the ground upon which the match was to be played. A spirit of generosity seemed to be general in the breasts of the visitors, who were most polite in inviting each other to "have a bat." Possibly the ground had something to do with it. As for the captain, his face wore a " mixed" look ; some thought it was sorrow on account of his batmen's averages, while others imputed it to joy at the prospect of "patients." After a lot of search for a good wicket without snccess, play was commenced by Dr. Gault winning the toss and sending his opponents to bat. But though a 4 and a 5 were quickly hit, Turbett and Beale again had the batsmen at their mercy, and after an hour's play the innings closed for 19, no one reaching double figures. Turbett's analysis is something rare, as will be seen below, only two balls out of the 60 bowled by him producing runs (a brace each). After disposing of theii- opponents, the Helensville team proceeded to make an attack upon the good things so kindly provided by their hosts, their efforts in this direction being completely successful. Not so their attempt at making runs when they went in to bat, and our only admirer began to look grave when live wickets were down for 11 runs. Elliott and Turbett, however, rose to the occasion, and stopped a lot of balls, some with their bats, others with their bodies, the former accumulating as many as 13 before being bowled, while the latter completely bafiled all attempts of the ground (and the bowlers) to dislodge him, and finally carried hie bat for 12. K. Fennell bowled very well, as his analysis will show. Too much praise cannot be given to Elliott and Turbett for the stand made by them " against odds." The inning closed for 35, or Hi ahead of Wainui. It is a strange coincidence that in each innings there kvas a procession of "6 ducks." VVainui's 3econd eitbrt produced 35 runs, of which Hall claimed 20, got by hard hitting, no one else -eaching double tigures. Turbett aud Elliott .yere the successful bowlers in this innings. I he " ducks" were more numerous than ever -here being no fewer than eight. With i>o •uns required to win, Dr. Gauit sent in the ;wo lastnamed, and they appeared dcternmed to get the necessary runs without parting company, but a nasty blow in the jye from the ball compelled Turbett to retire, ieale taking his place. The remaining runs vere soon obtained, and the Helensville laptftin declared the match at an end, but aa here were three more balls to go in Glan•ille's over, pky.was continued, and off the ast ball Elliott made a splendid leg hit, but ii attempting a fifth ruu iieale was given un out, ;i decision which did not meet with ;eneml approval. Helensville thus won the natch without losing a wicket in the secoud unings. Elliott again batted well lor 16 not ait, and lurbett was playing with confidence /hen hurt. Dr. Gault attended to the rounded, and all are now doing well. Durtig the afternoon the good people of Wainui urnedoutin considerable numbers to watch be match, the ladies especially taking a .my interest in the play and looking after lie creature comforts of the players, for finch they received three hearty and welllerited cheers from the visitors. The ride ome was accomplished by nearly all in good une.aud the outing voted enjoyable. Later • :ampbell has arrived. Subjoined are the full .lores : — WAINUI.

First Innings. Seoond Innings. c E. Scott, c Elliott .. 3 b Turbett .. Of, xl. Fennell, b Ueale .. 6 b Elliott .. .! 8 + A. Hill, b Uealt? .. ..0 lbw Elliott "20 11. (Jlauville, b Tarbett.. 6 runout .. .j 5 W. Lambert, b Heale .. 0 lbw Elliott.. " 0 J.T. linker, b Be,lie .. 1 b Turbett .. "* 0 , vs. Hamilton, b Turbett 0 not oat . o ' \V. Kennoll, lbw Turbett 0 b Turbett " " 0 c 11. Lloyd, not out .. 1 b Turbett .. " 0 4 I. Lloyd, b lieale ..Ob Elliott . *' 0 i J. Scott, b ileale .. „ 0 b Elliott .. !* 11 „ Extras.. „ ..2 Extras.. .J 2 j Total „ „ ..19 Total _ _35 Bowling Analysis. J Fir.it Innings. 8 Name. Overs. Maidens. Runs. Wkts 1 11. Turbett _ 12 10 4 4 ' t K. C. Beale _ ll'l 6 13 0 1 Second Innings. > tt tl^ :l ™ e - Overs. Maidens. Itun3, Wkts. T 11. Turbett .. 13 0 15 4 I 14. C. Beale ..3 0 11 u -*■ T. Elliott 10 6 1 7 5 d HELEN'S VILI.E. J T First Inning. •„ Second innings. * T. Elliott, l» tii.uiville .. 13 Not oui . 10 * J. Osbaldiston, b Fennell 0 t ~ t U. Robinson, b Fennell 0 lb K. C. Beale, b Fennell.. 0 Not out _ 5 „ W. J. Urigg, b Fennell.. 0 "" o Dr. (.Jault, 0 Ulanville .. 0 H. Turtiett, not out ..12 Retired hurt *..2 C I>. Donovan, b Fennell.. 1 SI 11. Hollins, e T. Lloyd ..0 c; T. Osbaldiston, c Lloyd 0 k A. E. Campbell, c Lloyd 2 0; Extras .. -.0 Extra* .. — 3 ]> Total _ „ ..35 Total _ _20 ? Bowling Analysis. "j First Innings. , Name. Overs. Maidens. Buns. " Wkts. 1:1 11. Glaville .. 14 7 12 2 cc it. Fennell _ *14 0 17 5 ill Second Innings. se Name. Overs. Maidens. Runs. Wkts. m 11. Ulan-ille ..0 1 H 0 in R. Fennell ..5 2 3 0 co — ill DUNEDIN CRICKET ASSOCIATION t J I r . th [BY TELEGRAPH.PRESS ASSOCIATION.j _ Dcnedix, Tuesday.At a meeting of the Cricket Association it was resolved to endeavour to raise funds to send a team of „ cricketers on a tour of the colony next V season, Auckland having twice visited the South without any return visit. -*• 1 _____________ pi ' ■ Wi