CRICKET

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21951, 7 November 1934, Page 11

CRICKET

FIRST CENTURY SCORER PRESENTATION BAT AWARD UNITED SUBURBS PLAYER The awarding of Mr. F. W. Matthews' bat for the first century in grade competitions was considered at last evening's meeting of the management committee of the Auckland Cricket Association. A large number of applications for the bat was received and, after checking the times for the various scores, the committee decided to award the bat to M. Paull, of the United Subuibs Club third grade team.

An application from the Otahuhu Association for affiliation was granted. An application from the r.ecretary, Mr. N. 11. E. Hockin, for permission to play a match against the Mount Albert Grammar School to-morrow was granted. The treasurer, Mr. >T. 11. "Watts, intimated his desire to present a hat to V. S. Sale in recognition of the last-named's score of '220 for the North Shore senior team against Ponsonby last Saturday. It was resolved to thank Mr. "Watts for his offer and to extend congratulations to Sale on his fine innings.

The following transfers were approved:— •T. Stephenson, North Shore to Stanley; N. Potter, Point Chevalier to Milne and Choyce; N. H. Jerrira, Eden to Parnoll. The following applications for transfers were granted provisionally by the standing committee:—V. Williams, from Ponsonby to Maiiukau (Suburban): -T. Tannahill, from Edcndale (Suburban) to Point Chevalier: H. Moore, from Chelsea (Suburban) to Birkdale; F. Bell, from Wavorley (Suburban) to Comrades.

LOWER GRADE FIXTURES Tlij following lower grade fixtures were iirranged for Saturday:— Third Grade A.—Bridgrns v. Point Chevalier. Walker Park; Grafton v. Eden A. "Walker Park; Papatoetoe v. Brogedn, Papatoetoe; Balmoral v. Fletchers. Domain No. 5; Birkdule v. Comrades, Victoria Park; King's Old Boys v. Tnmnki. Domain No. 8; St. Stephen's v. Police, Domain No. 12. Third Grade B.—Royal Oak Baptists v. Edrn B. Walker Park; Turners and Growers v. Milne* and Choyce, Domain No. 0; Bal--711 oral B v Hospital, Domain No. lf»; Parnell v. Y.M.C.A., Outer Domain No. 2; Northcote v. United Suburbs, Domain No. 14; W.Y.M.I. v. Ponsonby, Walker Park. Fourth Grade.—All Saints' v. Point Chevalier, Walker Park; Y.M.C.A. v. Northcote, Northcote; Y.M.C.A. B v. Dearslcys, Victoria Park; Stanley Bay a bye. SUBURBAN ASSOCIATION SHORTAGE OF PLAYING AREAS The shortage of grounds was discussed at last evening'B meeting of the Auckland City and Suburban Cricket' Association, when a letter was read from the Auckland City Council dealing with the allocation of wickets for the season. The chairman, Mr. J, Elliott, said there was altogether a scarcity of playing wickets, as cricket was becoming a more popular game each season.

The secretary, Mr. E. Stallworthy, said much of the present difficulty would be overcome if both the Auckland and Suburban Associations were to advise local bodies when wickets allocated were not going to bo used. It is a common thing, he said, for teams to default and the wickets not bo used. It was decided to consult the Auckland Cricket Association regarding better arrangements.

Several delegates spoke strongly about the condition of the pitches at Mount Roskill, where it was almost impossible to enjoy a game of cricket. It was pointed out that correspondence had been forwarded to the Mount Roskill 'Road Board which promised to provide better facilities in the near future. It was decided to express appreciation to the Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys Club for the use of gear in coaching operations.

FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY The following games will be played on baturday:— Senior Grade.—First section: Mt. Albert Old Boys v. Ponsonby, Domain No. 2, Mes&s. J. Abbott and G. McGhie; Green Lane v. R.V., Domain No. 1, Messrs. H. Johnston and H. Bennett; Manukau v. Mt. Roskill, Domain No. 3, Messrs. J. Ball and A. J. Gaily. Second section: Mt. Albert Old Boys v. ilarbour Board, Victoria Park, No. 7, Messrs. M. McLeod and L. Marks; Telegraph v. Maungakiekie, Domain, No. 15, Messrs. S. W. Smith and M. Blackie; Wool worths v. Manukau, Victoria Park No. 0, Messrs. J. Proud and S. Richards. Reserve Grade.—R.V. v. Mt. Roskill, Victoria Park No. 11, Messrs. M. McNeish and another; Papakura v. Avondale, Papakura, Messrs. S. Smith and W. Elliott; Green Lanev v. Ponsonby, Domain No. 11, Messrs. A. G. Jupp and R. Wilkie. Second Grade.—Mt. Roskill v. Maungakiekie, Domain No. 6; Waverley v. Dilworth, Victoria Park No. 10, Messrs. _ W. K. Wright and another; Wesley v. Universal, Domain No. 7.

Third Grade.—Green Lane v. Chelsea, Victoria Park No. 11; Wesley v. Edendale, Outer Domain No. 3; C.L.M. v. Brixton, Victoria Park No. 13; Transport v. Gillies, Outer Domain No. 15; Howick v. Waterworks, Howick.

FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' MATCHES Following is the draw for matches to be played under tlie control of the Auckland Friendly Societies' Cricket Association next Saturday:—Foresters v. Westmere A, Devonport, Messrs. Grimshaw and Collett; Ponsonby D v. M.U.1.0.0.F. A, No. 1, Messrs. Molloy and Tullett; Eden-Auckland v. M.U.1.0.0.F. B. No. 3, Messrs. Jones and Davis; "Westmere B v. Grey Lynn Druids. No. 2, Messrs. Dingle and Capon: Hibernians v. N.Z. Police, No. 4.

MATCHES IN RODNEY Following are the results of matches played under the control of the "West Coast Rodney Cricket Association on Saturday:— Port Albert v. Tauhoa. —Port Albert: First innings, 206 for four wickets, declared (R. Gubb 109 not out, F. Reid 30, J. Duncan 27, I. Hutchinson 17, K. Moore 11). Bowling: R. Hooper one for 25, J. Petersen one for 30, V. Litten on© for 35. Tauhoa: First innings, 77 (N. Newcombe 28, R. Aldworth 11). Bowling: R. Gubb two for 29, Q. Bennet five for 29, F. Reid three for 2. Second innings, 73 for three wickets (R. Hooper 28 not out, Litten: 16, J. Petersen 16). Bowling: O. Bennet two for 21, F. Reid one for 7. Port Albert gained a two-point win by 129 runs on the first innings.. "Wharehine v. Glorit.—"Wharehine: First innings, 27 (R. Stables 11). Bowling: F. Janrjs three wickets for 4, R. Steel three for 5, H. A. Hooper one for 0, R. Gardner one for 9, H. H. Hooper two for 7. Glorit: First innings, 70 for sis wickets, declared (P. Gardner 24, F. James 12). Bowling: R. Stables four for 14, N. Stewart one for 32, F. Blackburn one for 31. Wharehine: Second innings, 70 (N. Blackburn 22, N. Stewart ]9 not out). Bowling: T. Gardner four for 9. R. Gardner two for 10, H'. A. Hooper two for 11, F. James one for 10, H. H. Hooper one for 14. Glorit: Second innings, 43 for eight wickets (T. Gardner 12 retired). Bowling: H. Burdett two for 2, N. Blackburn five for 2-1. Glorit gained a three-point win.

FRIENDLY MATCH A friendly cricket match was flayed during tlie week-end between teams representing the English Public Schools' Club and G. A. Acres' eleven. The game was drawn. Following are the details: — English Public Schools' Club.—First innings. IC>5 (V. L. Humphreys 2G. D. B. Mansergh 40, E. J. C. Finny 11, W. Hately 41. W. G. 0. East 19). Bowling: M. A. Johnson two for 49. E. S. Cording two for 39. F. Tiukler four for 23, A. Quinn two for 37.

G. A. Acres' Eleven.—First innings, 150 for five wickets (H. E. Burton 51, E. S. Cording 13, M. A. Johnson IG, G. A. Acres 39 not out). Bowling: K. W. Williams two for IG, Cr. A. Downie one for 12, H. G. St. V. Befchey one for 23.

WHANGAREI TEAM CHOSEN [by telegraph—ow.v coukespondext] WHANGAREI. Tuesday

The following team will represent the Whnngnrci Cricket Association in a match against Northern Wairoa at Dargaville on Saturday:—L. O'Carrell, Fayne, Child (Maungakaramea). Weir (Combined Services), Angelo (Albion), .Fyfe, Cunis (Onerahi). Lnwrio, Bay, Hamilton (Hikuransi), Falvey (High School) and Nisbet ngar ei).