CRICKET.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14567, 2 January 1911, Page 7

CRICKET.

WAIKATO V. AUCKLAND "COLTS."

A match was commenced on Saturday between a representative eleven from the Waikato clubs and a, team "f Auckland " colts," who were, assisted by the two English professionals, Ward and Mxickloe'i. The team contains seven members of the Auckland Grammar School ' team, which recently won the Heathcote Williams shield, and two of the younger members of the Eden District Club. A good wicket was prepared, at the Domain, and the weather being perfect an enjoyable game followed. Waikato won the toss and decided to bat. They made grood us© of ilto favourable conditions and scored 244 for the innings. The visitors' opening' batsmen started carefully, the first wicket falling for 27 runs and the second for (3. Dr. Howden gave the brightest batting display of the innings, making a total of 55, which included four sixes and five fours. W. Pomeroy, who scored 53, hit nine fours. Bud (40, not out) made a useful contribution to the total. Seven Auckland bowlers were tried, six taking wickets. The Colts made 39 without losing a wicket before time was called, Sutherland (27) making most of the russ. The match will be brought to a conclusion to-day. The scores follow :— WAIKATO.— Innings. Neild, lbw, b Taylor , ... 11 J. Pomeroy, c Shackfock, b Ward 26 A. J. Shepherd, run out 22 Dr. C. K. Howden, c Ward, b Prat? 55 W. Pomeroy, b Ward ... ... 53 Humphries, o fmeeton, b Taylor ... ... 0 C.-Bennett, a Shaddock, b Jackson 2 Bud, not out ... ... 40 Pearson, o Tarlor, b Walker ... ... ... 2 Edwards, b Walker 9 Kirkwood, b Bennett 8 Extras 16 Total ... ... 244 Bowling Analysis: Jackson took one -wicket for 48 runs; Pratt, one for 46; L. Taylor, two for 28; L. Bennett, one for 10; Ward, two for 39; D. B. Walker, two for 54; Shacklock, none for 4. AUCKLAND COLTS.—First Innings. Sutherland, not out; 27 Caradus, not out ... ... 7 Extras — 5 Total for no wickets 39 WEDNESDAY ASSOCIATION MATCHES

WELLINGTON V. AUCKLAND.

Two matches "will be commenced at Eden Paris; to-day at. 11 a.m. between teams representing the Wednesday Cricket Associations of Wellington and Auckland. The Wellington teams arrived byMain Trunk express yesterday, and were afterwards taken for a harbour excursion by the local officials. Tbev will be entertained at a. dinner at Kind's Court "this evening-. The marches should prove interesting contests. - The teams are fairly representative of the strength of the Wellington 'and Auckland Associations. All that is now wanted is good weather, and ii looks as if this may reasonably be anticipated. The umpiring duties will be discharged by Mr. S. Bond, of the Auckland Umpires' Association, and Mr. H. Johnston, who recently resigned from that body. The matches will be concluded ' to-morrow.

CANTERBURY Y. "WEXLINGTON. [by TELEGRAPH.— ASSOCIATION.] CHP.isTCHUncn, Saturday. The interprovincial cricket match between Canterbury and Wellington was commenced at Laccaster Park to-day in fine weather, but on a. treacherous wicket, which kicked considerably and rendered perfect batting impossible. If was expected to bo' a closes game, as Canterbury had reputedlv the best team that had ever - represented "the province, and Wellington's match against Auckland had stamped the team as a very useful combination. Canterbury won the toss 2nd batted, but the peculiarities of the wicket were evident, and with the exception of Sims, who batted freely and would have scored more heavily but for "good fielding, the display was disappointing, and the innings closed for 186. Wellington made an absolutely disastrous start, and could do nothing with the bowling of Bennett and Sandman, which had tho batsmen completely tied up. When play ceased for the day nine wickets were down for 58, probably a unique score in big matches. Bennett bowled eight overs, five being maidens, and took five wickets for 4 runs. Sandman's average would have been nearly as good if Naughton. had not scored off him before he got a length. The matoh will be resumed on Monday morning. The following' are the scores — CANTERBURY.— Innings. E. R. Caygill, b Saunders 14 A. Morma'n, o Gibbes, b Monaghan 6 W. Carlton, b Bruce ~ 13 D. Reese, o and 1) Findlay 28 A. Sims. st Mahoncy, l> Hiclccy ... ... 47 S. A. Orchard, b Gibbes 23 W. Patrick, c Midline, b Gibbes ... 0 T. Carlton, c Blacklock, b Ilickey 23 J. Bennett, not out 2 C. Boxshall, run out _ ... 2 D. Sandman, c Gibbes, b Findlay ... ... 2 Extras ••• 26 Total 186 BOWLING ANALYSIS. Balls. Mdns. Runs. Wkts. Saunders 66 1 39 1 Monaghan 60 2 41 1 Hrico 30 0 17 1 Findlay 74 0 36 2 Gibbes 36 3 22 2 Hickey 18 1 15 2 WELLINGTON. —First Innings. G. Birch, b Bennett ... ... ... ... 5 I). Xaughton, 1) Sandman 14 ,T. Mahoney, st Boxshall, b Sandman ... 1 F. A. Miiilane. lbw, h Bennett 5 .r. v. Blacklock, c Orchard, b Sandman ... 0 ,T. V, Saunders, b Bennett, ... ... ... 1 O. K. Ilickey. o. Reese, by Bennett ... 0 Brico, o Sims, b Bennett 0 Monagban, b Sandman 1 Extras ... 11 Total for nine wickets 38 WAIHI Y. HUNTLY. The Waihi cricket team visited iluntly on. Friday to play a friendly game with the local dub. A drawn game was the result. The following are tho principal scoreslluntly, 57 (E. Taylor 14, If. Gleeson 9.' J. Mclvor 10). Waihi, 57 (King 11, Young 10\