SUBURBAN CRICKET.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20172, 5 February 1929, Page 12

SUBURBAN CRICKET.

THE SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP.

ELLERSLIE CREATES RECORD

FAST SCORING REGISTERED

The second series of matches in the second round of the Auckland City and Suburban Cricket Association's senior competition was commenced on Saturday and the remarkable score of Ellerslio in ils match against Glen Eden is a record in the association's history. Ellerslio s score of 500 runs for four wickets was compiled in three hours 58 minutes of actual batting. A. Gedve and 11. Burlon, who opened for Ellerslio, remained at the crease until the score reached 312 when Burton after compiling 200 runs retired. Gedve reached 102 when he went leg before to McNeil and the second wicket fell at 323.

Although the bowling was not particularly strong, tho pair played brilliant cricket, Burton making some clever placements. Most of tho fieldsmen were placed at different points round tho boundary, and occasionally Burton placed the ball on either side of tho wicket for a brace. It was splendid running between the wickets that helped Burton to reach his first century in just ninety minutes' batting. His second hundred was scored even faster, being made in eighty-four minutes. Four sixes and eighteen fours were included in Burton's score, which marks the third occasion on which ho has compiled over 100 runs this season. Against Glen Eden jijn the first round Burton scored 125 and on Tuesday last against l'onsonby his total was 122. In all, Burton has compiled 584 runs in eight innings, an average of 73. A Splendid Six.

Gedye was not so aggressive as his pftrtner, but his innings was characterised by well-executed strokes. He hit one six, a leg stroke, sending the ball, which narrowly missed a ladv spectator, into the pavilion. ITollis added 22 in good stylo and Matthews (43) did some solid hitting. His score included six fours and one six. Lawrence (87 not out), batted splendidly, scoring well all round the, wicket. His driving was powerful and well placed, while he also exploited a nice leg glance. Yates (17 not out) was not troubled by the bowling. Ellerslic's form of late lias shown a decided improvement and although the team may not win the championship it is likely to effect a few surprises. The match between Harbour Board and Ponsonby promises to provide the most interesting of the series as from the present position there is a possibility of the former being defeated. Harbour Board now leads the championship three points ahead of Victoria, with Ponsonby one point behind Victoria in third place. A three-point win to Green Lane and Ellei'slie will place these two teams level for second place with Ponsonby, should Harbour Board be beaten in its present match.

A Disastrous Start. Conditions on Saturday favoured the side winning the toss and naturally Harbour Board elected to bat. r l ho grade leaders opened disastrously, Turner after scoring two being bowled by Barnes, who had narrowly missed his wicket with his second ball. Badeley and Dunning, howover, were associated in a solid partnership. but runs were hard to get. The fielding was exceptionally keen and several fine returns made the pair cautious in running between wickets. Dunning was unusually quiet, being content to score singles with well-placed shots on the offside. Badelev was aggressive at times and hit a six off Mackie. Fletcher, who relieved Mackie, broke the partnership in his second over. Badeley made 34 and Dunning a similar score. From then on Ponsonby's bowlers ganed the ascendancy and several of Harbour Board's solid batsmen failed to get going. Martin was bowled by Hotelier without scoring. Horspool "(13) was the only other batsman to reach double figures. Harbour Board which was without the services of its captain, L..Breese, was dismissed for 129. Tletcher, three for 23, and Robertshaw, three for 11, were Ponsonby's most successful bowlers. Barnes was also in good form. He sent down five maidens in ten overs and secured two wickets for 11 runs.

Spicer Attacks Bowling. Spiccr and Cooper opened for Ponsonhy and the former attacked the bowling with confidence. Cooper seemed a little, uncertain when opposed to Martin and was caught after scoring 7. Barnes joined Spicer, but only reached double figures when Turner scatter his stumps with a fast one. Spicer scored three fours off Martin and Junes opened his total with a boundary off Matthews. Spicer reached 42 when he was dkven out leg before ;o Mann, a left-hander bowling round the wicket. The ball seemed to hit the batsman rather high. Innes carried his score to 25 before lifting Martin to Turner aL midon, the fieldsman effecting a smart catch. Blair (14 not out) batted solidly, without taking any risks. Ponsonhy, at the close of plav, was within 21 runs of Harbour Board's score and with six wickets in hand should have no difficulty in establishing a lead on the first innings. In compiling 173 against Victoria Green Lane placed itself in a fairly sound position, as at Ihe conclusion of ihe day's plav the colls had lost four wickets for 78 runs. It, is possible, however, Victoria may make the game interesting, as several lower down the baiting list have saved their side from defeat twice this season. In fa'ct a last-wicket partnership has on two occasions given Victoria the lead.

Coach Fails to Score. C. Walls quickly knocked up 30 for Green Lane and demonstrated a variety of scoring strokes. He was particularly good oil the offside. Clark (55) placed his shots and used his feet well. With morn experience Clark should make some good scores. The dismissal of Cox without. scoring was a surprise. Stallworthv sent down a full loss on (be leg side, and the coach played flic only possible stroke, but he failed'to " connect" properly with the result that Viscoe accepted Ihe catch at fine square leg. Seccombe (37) played a dashing innings, which was marked by powerful hitting. He hiL ono six and three fours. Bowling for Victoria Stallworthy made pace off Ihe wicket and bumped disconcertingly at times. He secured four wickets' for 44 runs. Dickson also kept the batsmen nuiet and in gaining three wickets for 30, secured two victims leg before.

Wright and Edmunds opened quietly for Victoria against the howling of Cox and Seceomhe. Wright, after making 15, was given out leg before to Cox. Seceomhe obtained a 1 similar decision against Viseoe. who, added five. Edmunds scored 14 and was caught behind off Cox. Turner (32 not out) made a good stand and was going well when an appeal against the light was upheld.

DAIRYING IN THE NORTH.

GREAT INCREASE IN OUTPUT.

[BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN* CON RESPONDENT.] WIIANGAT?EI, Monday.

Tho output of tho Whangarei Dairy Company's factory last month was 227 tons 9cwt.. against 145 tons llcwt. for January, 1928. Eor the season to January 31 the output has been 1033 tons 2cwt., compared with 815 tons 19cwt. for tho corresponding period of last season.

The output of the Maungaturoto Dairy Company's factory last month was 63 tons against *46 tons for January, 1928. The total for the season to January 31 has been 337 tons, compared with 255 tons for tho corresponding period of the previous season*