FATHER AND SON

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22916, 20 December 1937, Page 15

FATHER AND SON

GREAT PARTNERSHIP EACH SCORES A HUNDRED MATCH AT MATAKANA A well-known Rodney cricketer, W. Dunning, and his son, It. Dunning, put up a first wicket partnership of 204 runs for the Matakana team in a match at Matakana on Saturday, each scoring a century. W. Dunning retired at 102, when his son had made exactly the same score. The Matakana team declared at 232 for three wickets, . their opponents, Power Board, being dismissed for 62. OTAGO CHAMPIONSHIP HIGHEST SCORE TO UTTLEY [BY TKLEGRAI'H —PRESS ASSOCIATION] DUNEDIN, Sunday The fifth series of the Otago Cricket Association's grade competitions was begun yesterday in fine weather, but on grounds that showed the effects of rain during the week. Tho results were:—University, 237 (Utt'.ey 82, McKclvey 30; Lemin five for 68), met Grange, 103 for two wickets (Chettleburgh 57 not out, Knight 44). Kaikorai, 325 (Andorson 77, Holden 56, Mathias 56, Rennick 53), played Dunedin, one wicket for 3. Albion, 144 (Eversonj34; Kerr four for 32), met Carisbrook B, four wickets for 60. Old Boys, 255 (McLeod 58; Nimmo four for 69) played Carisbrook A, two wickets for 49. PLUNKET SHIELD GAMES * WELLINGTON TEAM CHOSEN [BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION] WELLINGTON. Sunday The sole selector, Mr. A. W. Duncan, has chosen the following team to represent Wellington against Canterbury in the Plunket Shield match at Wellington, starting on December 31: —H. F. Rice, E. W. Tindill, J. Ell, M. P. Donnelly, J. R. Lamason, W. G. Bain, S. Ward, N. Gallichan, R. Crawford, D. S. Wilson, T. L. Pritchard. The twelfth man is M. Thomas. BRABIN SHIELD MATCHES CANTERBURY TEAM CHOSEN [BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION] CHRISTCHURCH, Sunday The following players will represent Canterbury in the Brabin Shield matches against Auckland and Wellington:—D. Ager, I. Baxter, J. Eathorne, A. B. Gillespie, A. Sutherland, M. Marshall, D. 0. Masefield. A. J. Prebble, P. SherrifT, R. H. Scott (captain), J. Wason. The twelfth man is R» C. Booker. SHEFFIELD SHIELD , VICTORIA AND QUEENSLAND ■ i December 19, 5.5 p.m.) MELBOURNE, Dec. 19 In the Sheffield Shield cricket match between Victoria and Queensland the former made 302 for four wickets in its first innings (Lee 122, Gregory 71, Hassett 63 not out). RUGBY LEAGUE TEST VICTORY FOR AUSTRALIA MARGIN OF TEN POINTS (Received December 19, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON. Dec. 18 Victory in the third and final Rugby League test went to Australia by 13 points to 3. However, England had j previously won the "ashes" with successes in the first and second matches. The game to-day was played in dull [ weather. England opened with a desperate attack, i which kept the visitors on the defensive, but frequent penalties afforded the Australians relief. The Australian backs worked well and made several splendid efforts, but I they could not finish off their movements. Then Norval, following up quickly, secured possession and, although tackied, forced-his way over the line. Beaton converted. A good passing movement by the Australian backs enabled Reardon to score ,in the corner. The kick failed. England then took a turn on the attack and Hudson scored a try, which was not converted. Australia's lead was increased when Beaton was successful with a penalty kick. England rallied desperately in the second spell and rugged exchanges ensued. The homo team was dominant in the scrums, but Australia excelled in the loose. In a fast reversal Norval scored in the corner, giving Australia a commanding lead, which it held to the finish. MORRINSVILLE SPORTS NEW YEAR MEETING OUTSTANDING COMPETITORS Professional cyclists and athletes from all over New Zealand and from Australia will compete at the second annual professional meeting, to be held by the Morrinsville Sports Club at tho Morrinsville speedway on Monday, January 3. Included in the programme, which provides for a continuous series of events throughout the day, will be midget car trials, in which J. Mathieson, of Auckland, will be matched with one of the team of American drivers which will arrive in Auckland on Christmas Evo. The two miles professional cycling championship of New Zealand is another event which is expected to arouse interest. The Australian, Jack Fitzgerald, holder of the world's quarter-mile record of 23s from a flying start and 28s from a standing start, will be the outstanding competitor, and he will be matched with New Zealand's best professional riders. Fitzgerald has not been defeated in match races in Australia this year A five miles scratch teams race between Fitzgerald and "Speed" Morgan and J. Middleton, also of Australia, and the best three riders at the meeting from each of the North and South Islands, a 30 laps scratch race, time trials and junior events are included on the cyclists' programme. The New Zealand 440 yds and professional champion, J. Flannagan, of Ciiristcburch, will take part in tho athletic events, opposed by runners from a wide area. A number of wrestling bouts and numerous novelty events have also been arranged. CROQUET . INTER-CLUB MATCH RESULTS Following aro the results of inter-club matches played under the control of the Auckland Croquet Association:— Grade AA.—Remuera. 217 points, v. Mount Albert, 120; Mount Eden, 212, v. St. Helicrs Bay, 171; North Shore, 206, v. Onehunga, 113; Carlton, 201, v. Mount Hobson, 158; Epsom, 184, v. United, 151. Grade A.—First section: Mont Le Grand, 203 v. Malvern, 158; Otahuhu, 239, v. Ilaliyburton-Johnston, 147; Mangere East, 220, v. North Shore, 189; Grey Lynn, 223, v. Henderson, 157; Mount Albert, 220, \lHillsborough, 182; Carlton, 217, v. Waitemata, 207. Second section: Remuera, 205, v. Epsom, 118; Ellerslie, 240, v. St. Heliers Bay, 177; Mount Hobson, 224, v. Rawhiti, 164; Rocky Nook, 221, v. Stanley Bay, 166; Devonport, 220, v. Mount Eden. 205; United, 203, v. Takapuna, 188. Grade B. —Remuera; 273, v. Ellerslie, 149; Devonport. 243, v. Mont La Grand, 115; Grey Lynn, 208, v. Auckland, 90; Mount Eden, 182. v. Carlton, 174; Mount Hobson, 182, v. United, 139; Avondale, 176. v. Rocky Nook, 173 Grade C.—Mount Albert, 215, v. Hillsborough, 130; Mangere, 208, won by default from Rawhiti; New Lynn, 185, v. St. Heliers Bay, 182; Ponsonby, 100, v. HallyburtonJohnston, 124; Mangere East, 146, v. Rocky Nook, 143 j Takapuna, 138, v. Papatoetoe, 137. SWIMMING PONSONBY CLUB'S RACES The Ponsonby Amateur Swimming Club held club races at the Shelly Beach Baths on Saturday afternoon, the results beinj as follows: IOOYds, Senior.—C. Bunting. 1; G. Sellars, 2; C. Campbell, 3. Timo, 08 4-sa. BOYds, Junior.—C. Thomas. 1; C. Ewan, 2: A Litchfield, 3. Time, 37 2-58.