ANOTHER CENTURY

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23200, 21 November 1938, Page 15

ANOTHER CENTURY

Y.M.C.A. made the highest total of the afternoon with 350 against Middlemore on the No. 1 -wicket. Middlemore lost one wicket for 10. Eden occupied the batting crease all the afternoon against Parnell on the No. 3 pitch in compiling 316 for nine wickets. Ponsonby-Balmoral failed against the Grafton attack on the No. 4 wicket and was all out for 83. Grafton replied with 230. Outside Scott the best batting performances on Saturday were as folM. Matheson, University, 81 not out; G. Burgess, Eden, -78; J. Cotvie. Grafton, 74; N. Martin, Grafton, 62; A. J. Postles, Eden, 60; K. G. Cant lay. Eden, 59; A. E. Wilkinson, Y.M.C.A., 52; C. P. Lund. Y.M.C.A., 48; D. Webb, North Shore, 47 not out; C. K. Jackman, University, 40 not out; A. Thompson, Eden, 31: E. R. Sutherland, X-MC.A., 30. The best bowling performances were: ■—J. Cowie/ Grafton, five for 42; J. Felts, Grafton, four for 24; H. G. Vivian, Parnell, four for 52; A. M. Matheson, University, four for 52; H. "Warneford, Ponsonby-Balmoral. three for 45; E. McNabb, Ponsonby-Balmoral, three for 65; K. S. Arkinstall, Middlemore. three for 71; F. M. Andrews, Middlemore, three for 90; D. C. C'leverley, Middlemore, four for 122. BATSMEN FAIL FIVE WICKETS TO COWIE Asrainst the steady bowling of Cowie and Felts the Ponsonby-Balmoral batsmen could •core only 83 runs in their first innings against Grafton on No. 4 wicket at Eden Park. Although a strong wind assisted Cowie's pace, the wicket did not appear to help the trundlers and the batsmen should have scored morg runs. Cassidy, who opened, attempted to stay, •but Johnson was the only one to play both bowlers with any confidence and his score of 22 included four boundaries and a three before he was caught in attempting to lift Felts out of the ground. Bowling against the wind. Felts varied his length to disconcert the batsmen, while Cowie with the wind slightly off the straight swung in with great pace and was hard to play. * Grafton opened with Burke and McLean, but the latter went at seven. Martin and Burke added <".'s by sound cricket in spite of steady bowling by Warneford and McNabb, both of whom earned respect. Childs made the hall swing in with a good length and was hard to score off Martin used his feet to advantage in on driving and seemed well set when he was nicely caught by Wiles, whose fielding wart very sound. Martin found the boundary nine times in his score of 62. With the score at 123, three wickets fell without further addition until the advent of Cowie, who immediatnly opened out, driving well on cither side of the wicket, while a nicely-executed leg glance also added to his score. Bowling changes did not make any difference, but in attempting a short rnn in the last over of the day he was run ont. His 71 included 11 boundaries and one six. Scores: — ' ' .. PONSONBY-BALMORAL. —First Innings W. Cassid.v. Ibw, b C'owie . . - • 13 H. Cotterall, b Cowie .. •• " G. Childs. run *out .. .. • • 10 R. H. Cleave, b Fells .. . . . - 2 F. Clark, b Cowie .. ■■ «• 7 J. R. Johnson, c RatclifTe, b Felts .. 2'O. Cleal, b Felts 2 M. Rowntree. not out . . ■• • • •• "J H. E. Warneford, b" Cowie .. •• 0 O. Wiles, b Cowie .. • • <• E. McNabb,, c Butler, b Felts .. .. 4 Extras'" 17 Total .. ... •• ■ • m Rowling.—Cowie took five wickets for 12 fnnn. Kelts four for 24.

SCOTT MAKES 162

TWO FINE DOUBLES A. M. MATHESON AND J. COWIE NORTH SHORE TEAM FAILS GOOD TOTAL BY Y.M.C.A. A splendid innings for 162 by V. Scott, tho Y.M.C.A. colt, was a feature of the fourth series of matches in the senior championship of the Auckland Cricket. Association, which was commenced at Eden Park on Saturday. In five innings this season, including three not. outs, Scott lias scored 412 runs, his ayerage being 20(3. His scores, which include two centuries, are as follows: —121 not out, 46 not out, 17 not. out, 66 and 162. Other outstanding font ires were excellent doubles by A. M. Matheson, University, 81 not out and four wickets for 52 runs, and J. Cowie, Graf- • ton, "4 and five for 12. The ovafj wickets at/ Kden Park were used for i the first time this season and played well. A strong south-west wind made j conditions 'unpleasant for the spectators. Several bowlers, however, were able to exploit the wind to full advantage. All senior matches were played at Kden Park. In the principal attraction on the Xo. 2 wicket North Shore, which was without the services of C. C. Dacre, gave a disappointing bat-! ting exhibition against I Diversity and ! was dismissed for 148. University is in n strong position with 168 for four wickets.

GRAFTON.—First Innings C. Burke, c Rowntree, b McXabb .. 26 N. McLean, c Clark, b McXabb .. 2 N. Martin, c Wiles, b Clark .. ..62 G. Wallace, c .Rowntree, b Childs .. 4 F. W. B.verley, b Warneford .. .. 19 D. Williams, run out .. .. .. 0 G. Ratcliffe, b Warneford .. 5 R. MeMahon, c Clark, b McNabb .. 14 J. Ccwie, run out .. ..74 J. Fells, st Rowntree, b Warneford .. 10 J. Buller, not out ~ .. .. 2 Extras .. .. .. ..12 Total . . . . .. • • 230 Bowling.—Warneford took three wickets for 45 runs, McXabb three for 65, Childs one for 20, Clark one for 42. Wiles none for 12. deal none for 28. Messrs. O. I?. Montgomery and R. W. Mitchell were umpires. WEAK BATTING NORTH SHORE DISAPPOINTS Although the No. 2 wicket at Eden Park, which was in use for the first time this season, played occasional tricks, weak batting was mainly responsible for North Shore's small total of MS in its match against University. Xort.li Shore, which left a place for Dacre, gave a disappointing display against bowling which was accurate without being particularly deadly. • A brilliant stumping by Jacknmn, which was responsible for the dismissal of McArihur, saw the visiting side make a bad start. Sale, who commenced confidently, seemed likely to improve the position. He drove freely on either side of the wicket and lifted one fine six off Matheson in making 25. Archer also batted stylishly, being especially powerful on the off side. He seemed set for a big score when he misjudged a flighted delivery from Matheson and put the ball into mid-off's hands. Five wickets were down for 70 when Webb joined H, Walters and the pair both attacked the bowling confidently and ran some smart singles. Garrard finally got one past Walters, and Webb, seeing the wickets falling. hit out in an attempt to get some runs in a hurry. He was undefeated with 47 to his credit, the innings realising only 14S runs. Kchnauer and Matheson both bowled well for University, the latter proving the most successful with four wickets for 52 runs. Matheson kept an excellent length and made clever use of a variable wind. University seemed likely to fare as badly as North Shore, losing two wickets for nine runs. The scoring was painfully slow, the batsmen refusing to take any risks. However, Matheson and Jackman, who were associated for the fourth wicket, brightened the Tilay after securing a sight of the ball Matheson played a fine captain's innings, treating the good-length ball with respect, but laying hard on to anything loose. Jackman also drove freely and the pair were undefeated at stumps, having carried the score to 100. Matheson scored 81, including 13 fours, while Jackman had 40 to his credit. During the closing stages of play both batsmen roused the spectators with clean and aggressive batting. Scores:— NORTH SHORE, First Innings C. Walters, c Jackman. b Matheson . . 14 K. McArthur, st Jackman, b Matheson 0 L. Archer, c Matheson. b Schnauer .. 25 S. V. Sale, b Matheson . . . . 27 D. B. Edmonds, st Jackman. b Butler 1 H. Walters, b Garrard . . . . .. 13 D. Webb, not out . . . . .. 47 J. T. Bush, c Cooper, b Garrard .. 0 W. Wheeler, run out .. 0 J. B. Simpson, c Haden, b Matheson 0 C. C'. Dacre, absent . . .. .. 0 Extras 12 Total v . US Bowling.—A. M. Matheson took four wickets for 52 runs. D. R. Garrard two for 24, L. B. Schnauer one for 38. V. C. Butler one for 22. UNIVERSITY.—First innings J. Lange. b Simpson . . . . . . 0 X. W. Winter, c Rdmonds, b Simpson 12 F. B. Boaden, b Simpson . .. .. 5 A. M. Matheson. not out .. .. 81 W. S'nedden. b Sale .. .. 13 C. K. Jackman. not out .. .. 40 Extras .. .. .. 17 Total for four wickets .. .. J 68 Messrs. R. Blennerhassett and R. H. Simmons were umpires. ■> EDEN SCORES 316 G. BURGESS IN FORM The second.-wicket partnership between P-wtles and Burgess, which yielded 150 runs wu.'i the outstanding feature of the Eden innings in th» match against Parnell on the Xo 3 ground. This enabled Eden to close the day jvith the commanding lead of 316 for the loss of nine wickets. Both Burgess and Postles treated the bowling with respect and defended cautiously. The first 35 runs took an hour, the steady howling of Clark and C'lapham giving the batsmen no opportunity to hit out. Vivian's attack, too, was always closely watched. The batsmen settled down afterward, and. scoring at the rate' of more than a run a minute, took thl< total to 77 in the next 30 minutes. Mills, opening batsman with Postles, lost his wicket, before he had time to open his account, only oat.' run having been made at this stage. Burgess was confident in scoring all round thii wicket and placing his shots to advantage. He was dismissed shortly before the tea adjournment when his total was 78. Postles was joined by G. L. Weir, but was fun out for 60 with the addition of only three rnns. Burgess' score included nine fours anil a six. while Postles hit seven fours. Weir started confidently, while MeMahon at the other end was content to let his partner do the scoring Weir was clean bowled by Clark and Vivian sent MeMahon hack to the pavilion with only two more runs added. Harrison and A. F. Weir did not stay long, each making 12, the seventh wicket falling with 201 on the hoard. Cantlay made a good 50 before he was bowled by Vivian, -vhile Thompson batted nicely for 31. Smith was unbeaten at 22, with C. A.. Snedden not out for one, when stumps were drawn. Vivian again bowled well in taking four wickets for 52 rnns. The next best performance was that of Clark, who took two for 113. Scores: — EDEX. —First Innings A. J. Postles, run out . .. ... 60 J. E. Mills, b C'lapham . . . .. 0 Or. Burgess, c Marvin, b Forsman .. 78 Q, L. Weir, b M. Clark .. ..14 X. MeMahon b Vivia.i . .. 5 fit. J. H. Harrison, c and b Clark .. 12 \ F. Weir, b Vivian , .. .. 12 K. G. Cantla.v b Vivian .. .. 50 A. Thompson, c Forsman. b Vivian .. 31 B. H. Smith, not out . .. 23 C A. Snedden. not out i Extras 22 Total for nine wickets .. * .. 316 Bowling.—H. 0. Vivian took four wickets for 52 rnns, 11. Clark two for 113, Clapham one for 65, Forsman one for 36, Siddle none for 28. Messrs. B. O. Heather and J. C. Harris .were umpires. Y.M.C.A. RECOVERS FINE PARTNERSHIPS Two fine partnerships, which yielded 110 and yi> runs respectively, placed V.M.( .A. in a very strong position in the match against Middlemore. V. Scott and C. P. Lund added 110 for the fourth wicket and Scott and A. K Wilkinson on for the sixth wicket. Y M C A. did not start well and three wickets fell for 66 runs, of which E R. Sutherland by solijl hatting made. ,!0. With the advent of Scott runs began to come freely and he faced all bowlers with the greatest confidence. He had a narrow escape from

being caught and bowled by Cleverley early in his innings, but as it was low and on the howler's left hand it would have been a brilliant effort had the bowler been successful. Scott found gaps in the field with some excellent shots nil round and most of his strokes were 'beautifully timed. He interspersed strong on-driving with flashing shots through the covers. Some of his shots off liis back foot, when he went right over to the off and sent the ball flying to the on boundary, were excellent. Scott's total of 162 included *2O fours. A pleasing return to form was shown by C. P. Lund. Using his feet well he executed many fine drives and was two short of his half-century when Cleverley bowled him with a. good length delivery. The left-hand bowler. A. E. Wilkinson, also batted well for 52. He was not afraid to move out to .the bowling with the result that most of his strokes were nicely timed. The bowling, honours for Middlemore were evenly divided. The brunt of the attack was borne by Andrews and Cleverley. The former, who was perhaps the steadier of the pair, sent down I overs, one maiden, for 00 runs and three wickets. Cleverley bowled fast and with a good length in stages. His '2O overs, one maiden, realised four wickets at a cost of 122 runs. Arkinstall took three wickets for 72 runs in 11 overs. Middlemore lost one wicket for 10 runs. Cranfield fell to a fine catch at second slip by W. L. Elliott without scoring. Scores:— Y.M.C.A.—First Innings E. R. Sutherland, b Andrews .. .. 30 ,7. B. Stevenson, b Cleverley . . 7 R. W. Marshall, c Arkinstall, b C'leverlev 1 V. Scott, c Williams, h Andrews .'. 102 C. P. Lund, b Cleverley . . .. 48 I. W. Cooper, b Cleverley .. (i A. E. Wilkinson, b Arkinstall .. .. 50 H. D. Gillespie, h Andrews .. .. 7 ,1. Sainty. c and b Arkinstall . 3 S v Harrison, st Williams, b Arkinstall 0 \Y. L. Elliott, not out .. ]r, Extras ! ! l(j Total- 350 Bowling.—D. C. Cleverley took four wickets for 122. K. S. Arkinstall three for 72, I". M. Andrews three for DO, H. T Pearson none for 13. D. L. Martin none for 37. MIDDLEMORE.—First Innings L. M. Smith, not out : . . .. 4 D. Cranfield. c Elliott, b Harrison .. 0 L. E. Vivian, not out .. . . o Extras . . .. .. t ' j 4 Total for one wicket .. .. 10 Messrs. G. C. Riddell and W. Lewis were umpires. SENIOR B GRADE EDEN V. PAPATOETOE Eden.—First innings, 151 (Masters 45, Lewis 25, Johnson 20, Barber 16). Bowling: Elliott took three wickets for ID runs, Havill five for -to, Broberg two for 25. Papatoetoe: First innings,/ 1 M for four wicket (Broberg 10 not out, Elliott 31). Bowling: Price three for 55, Wyntt one for 31. Xortli Shore v. Ponsonby-Balmoral B.— l'onsonby-BaImoral: First innings, 02. Xorth Shore: 220 for three wickets (H. Adams 117, Blanchfield 30). SECOND GRADE West End v.'Papatoetoe.—West End: First innings, 110 (Finer 30, O'Meara 20, Organ 15). Bowling: Burnside took four wickets for 30 runs, A. Swaffield two for 22, Bennett two for 13. Papatoetoe: First innings, lIS for seven wickets (Winks 93 not out, J. Swaffield 11). Bowling: Organ four for 55. Y.M.C.A. v. Papatoetoe.—Y.M.C.A.: First innings, 70 (Cathie 30, Harold 11). Bowling: Ryan took one wicket for no runs, Cain four for 1-1, Elliott one for 7, McCorkinilale one for 13, Torkington two for 20. Second innings, 30 for two wickets (Broberg 20). Papatoetoe: First innings, 138 (McCorkitidale 31, Torkington 16, Kerr 16, Ryan 11). Bowling: Findtay four for 11. Harold four for 22. Technical Old Boys v. Grafton. —Technical Old Boys: First innings, ISO (G. Drake 113 not out). Bowling: Child two for 2D. Grafton: First innings: 101 (Dowding 41. Dawson 36). Bowling: K. Drake three for 31, G. Drake two for 45, Taylor three for 17. THIRD GRADE West End B v. Papatoetoe.—West End B: First innings, 76. Bowling: Xeild took five wickets for 15 runs. Second innings. 75. Bowling: Burnside five for 1, Anderton two for 27. Papatoetoe: First innings, 125 (Holmes 31, Boggs .24). Bowling: Snelgar seven for 36. , , Technical Old Boys v. Blockhouse Bay.— Blockhouse Bay: First innings, 75 (McCarthy 27). Bowling. G. Healy five for 14. Martin four for 12). Technical Old Boys: First innings, 120 (Martin 31). Bowling: Thompson six for 3C> A four-point win to Technical Old Boys. Parnell v. Eden B. —Eden: First innings, 136 (F. Robinson 22, R. Thomas 21. J Robinson 20). Bowling: McCord five for 31, McKay three for 38, Connell two for 27. Parnell: First innings, 148 (Judson 52, McKay 30, Sandham 20). Bowling: J. Robinson three for 2D. Parnell secured a fourpoint will. Ponsonby-Balmoral v. Grafton. — PonsonbyBalmoral: First innings, 172 runs for six wickets, declared (Watson 70, White 31 not out, McCormick 30 not out). Bowling: Churchill took five wickets for 36. Grafton: First innings, 84 (MeMahon 20). Bowling: Evans eight for 14. * A four-point win for Ponsonby-Balmoral. FOURTH GRADE Papatoetoe v. Birkdale.—Papatoetoe: First innings, 6!) (Joynt 12, Partridge 11, Ranum 10). Bowling: Bender took four wickets for 8 runs, Birlky four for 6. Birkdale: First innings, 81 (Appleton 23, Birlky 21, Williams 15). Bowling: Sorich four for 12, Potts two for II A four-point win for Birkdale. SECONDARY SCHOOLS' GAMES A cricket match played between Takapuna Grammar School and King's College at the Grammar School grounds- resulted in a win tor Takapuna bv 200 runs on the first innings. Scores: —Takapuna Grammar School: First innings, 321. King's College: First innings, 115 (Bibby 30, Wilson 23, Coleman 12). Bowling: Mills seven for 45, Proctor two for 5, Sutcliffe one for 24. Second innings, 212 for seven wickets (Newc'ornb 55 not out. Bihby 34, Cory-Wright 31 not out, Dixon 21, Beale 13, Wilson 17. Morrison 12) Bowling: Mills four for 75. Sutcliffe one for 30, Patrick one for 28, Mackie'one for 21. Takapuna won by 200 runs, on the first innings. Sacred Heart v Auckland Grammar.— • Auckland Grammar: First innings, DD (Gill 21). Bowling: Sorenson five for 25, Doyle three for 27. Second innings, five for 161, ! declared (Smeeton 43, Bowden 30, Matthews 25 not out, Andrews 23 not out). Bowling: Sorenson four for 65. Sacred Heart: First innings, 105 (O'Donovan 50). Bowling: Carnachan six for 32 Second innings. 04 for four wickets (Hoidcroft 3i) not out). Sacred Heart won on the first innings. INTER-HOUSE GAMES Vacuum Oil Company v. J. W. Andrew and Sons. —Oil Company: First innings, 52 (Richardson 10). Andrew and Sons: First innings. 30 (Webb ID). Hekald v. Self-Help.—Self-Help: First, innings, 173 (J. Smith 36, Atkinson 50, Sheehnn ! 23. Sheriff 21., Breeze 22 not out; Collet fivft i wickets, Wiggins\five). Heku.o: First innings, 72 (Collett 21. Pengclly 10; Sheehnn five wickets). Self-Help won by 101 runs. Auckland Racing Club v. United. —Racing Club: 83. United: 72. Bowling: Pickling six for 22 Thompson and Hills v. Carlton. —Carlton: Firi'i innings. 118 for five wickets (Grimmer 51 retired. Eade 25 not out. Mclndoe 10 not out. Wood 10, Lund 10). Thompson and Hills: first innings, 76 for three wickets (Corney 22 Griffiths 20 not out. Twinn 14), The'match resulted in a draw. Fletcher Construction v. Bond and Bond. — Fletcher Construction: First innings. 141 (Crawford 26. Phillips. 10. Mullens, 22, Young 23'; Smith four for 53, Hooton three for 4 1). Bond and Bond: 88 for six wickets (Cox 50 not out, Johnson 23, Smith 10; Young three for 33. The match resulted in a draw. Maple v. Beards. —Maple: 75 (Melville 28, Butch 13. Patterson II). Bowling: Smith four for M! Heards: 4 1 (Smith 12). Bowling: Robinson five for 10, Mcßae five for 15. Maple won by 31 runs.

Smith and Smith v. N.Z. Railways.—Rail ways: First innings, 84 (Chitty -2, Donald son 14). Bowling: Coumhan foar„.^.} c K®t®; Grace three. Smith and Smith: irst inn ings, 81 (White 23, Robinson 13, Chalmers 13). Bowling: Williams six wickets, Chitty four. The match resulted in a draw. Abel Dykes v. Lands and Survey.—Abel Dykes: First innings, 1U), (Churchill 23. Saunders 27 not out, Stubbings M), Barton 11). Bowling: Arres four for 21. McLeod three for :tf). Lands and Survey: <- (Mt* Leod 36, Arres 12). Bowling: Stubbings seven for 20. Abel Dykes won by 47 runs. N.Z. Breweries v. Shell Oil Company. N.Z. Breweries: First innings, 101 (Kent oH, Evans 70 retired).' Shell Oil Company: First innings. 81 (Cole IM, Dnlton 36). Breweries won by JlO runs. ONEHUNGA COMPETITION IMPROVEMENT IN STANDARD In spite of a stiff south-westerly wind, an all-round improvement in play was witnessed at Waikaraka Park on Saturday, when the third series of matches for the Onehunga Cricket Association's championship shield was decided. Wins were registered by Lichtenstein's, Old Buffers, Sutherland s lannery, Reid Rubber (gold) and Onehunga Hovers. , The most successful batsmen were D. Hetnerington (Tannery) 81, P. Brady (Lichten,stein s) 41, F. Harvey (To Papapa) 30, K McLaren (Keid Rubber green) 31 and C. Bowery (Lichtenstein's) 30. Good bowling averages were recorded by D. Hetheringtoil (Tannery) seven for 17, A. Blockley (Athletic) six for 17, A Brass (Licbtenstein s) six for 5, T. Collins (Rovers) five for 14, A. Webber (Lichtenstein's) tour for 6 and four for 11, p. Lindsay (Athletic) three for 11. Following are the details of games:— FIRST SECTION Te Papapa v. Reid Ruhber (green). Te Papapa: First innings, 133 (F. Harvey 35, W. Hatfield 10, W. Heighton 10. R. Mclntyre 10 not out, P. Lynch 11, W. Smith 10). Bowling: C. Fisher took three wickets for 30 runs, W. McLaren five for 50. Reid Rubber (green): First innings, 05 for five wickets <F. McLaren 31 not out, D. Gray 21). Bowling: W. Hatfield two for IS, A. George one for 0. E. Hatfield two for 25. The game was drawn. Lichtenstein's v. Fletcher Construction. — Lichtenstein's: First innings, 123 (P. Brady 41, C. Bowery 30, A. Webber 11). Bowling: J. R. Keegan took five wickets for 25 runs. R. Hanking three for 35. Fletcher Construction: First innings, 25 (Waller 10). Bowling:: A. Brass six for 5, A. Webber four for i-i. Second innings, 51 (Tristram 24, Beach 11). Bowling: A. Webber four for 6. Lichtenstein's gained a six-point win. Old Buffers v. Hellaby's A. —Old Buffers: First innings, 122 (H. Parkhurst 26, Birchall 20, Armstrong 13. J. Young 11, Hawkes 11 not out). Bowling: J. Scholium took five wickets for 27 runs. E. Power two for 31. Hellaby's A: First innings, 03 (J. Scholium 21, Lloyd 10 not out). Bowling: Hawkes two for 19. Parkhurst seven for '2l. Old Buffers gained a four-point win. SECOND SECTION Sutherland's Tannery v. MacEwan's.—Tannery: First innings, 151 for seven wickets, declared (D. Hetheringtoil 81, A. Hall 17 not out, G. Stoupe 10, G. Smith IS). Bowling: C. Michel! took two wickets for 51 runs, M. Bond three for 30, O. Slaney two for 20. MacEwan's: First innings, 48 (C. Michell 13, M. Bond 12). Bowling: D. Hetheringtoil seven for 17, G. Stoupe one for 18. Tannery gained a four-point win. Keid Kubber (gold) v. Athletic. —Reid Rubber (gold): First innings. 32. Bowling: A. Blockley took six wickets for 17 runs, P. Lindsay three for 11. Second innings, 88 for four wickets, declared (D. Bell 20 not out, L. Bradman 20 not out. A. Blair 13, F. Gibbons 11). Bowling: A. Blockley one for 20. P. Lindsay three for 30. Athletic: First innings, 01 (W. Forrester 27, R. Lindsay 13). Bowling: A. Gibbons four for 19, L. Bradman two for 25. Second innings. 60 (R. Lindsay IS. C. Dawson 10 not out). Bowling: A. Gibbons five for 2S, L. Bradman one for 5. Reid Rubber (gold) gained a six-point win. Onelmnga Rovers v. Hellaby's B.—Onehuiiga Rovers: First innings, ill for seven wickets, declared (W. Wilson 21, T. Collins 23, L. Collins 10, C. Williams 10). Bowling: K. Allwood took two wickets for 38 runs. F. Allwood two for 11. F. Cox one for 0. Hellaby's B: First innings, 04 (H. Allwood 14). Bowling: C. Williams four for 17. T. Collins three for 18. C. D. Agnew two for 10. Second iiinintrs, 36 (Sullivan - IS). Bowling: C. Williams four for 18. T. Collins five for 11. Onehuuga Rovers gained a sixpoint win. MATCHES IN HAMILTON BATSMEN IN BETTER FORM [FROM OCR OWN corrkspondent] HAMILTON Sunday Although there were few high individual totals, scoring in the third series of matches in the Hamilton competitions commenced yesterday was relatively higher than in previous matches this season. Hamilton East and Claudelands played themselves into strong positions against their respective opponents. Old Boys and Hamilton. The scores were:— SENIOR A GRADE Hamilton East v. Old Boys.—Old BoysFirst innings. 131 (A. J. Aitken 3s). Bowling: S A. R. Badele.v four for 10. IT. Gointt four for Oil. Hamilton Kast: First innings. 102 for two wickets iS. A. R. Badeley 19 nol out, .J. Perrett 3(1). Hamilton v. Claudelands.—Claudelands: first innintrs, 220 (Ci. Hampton 45. E. Casey 10 not out, R. McKinnon 47, M. Lyon 25). Bowling: A. Lissette three for 00, Pedrotti two for 37. Hamilton: First innings, 00 for nine wickets. SF.NIOR B GRADE Old Boys v. Whitiora.—Old Boys: First innings, 100 (D. Tait 02 not out, L. Higginson 20, L. Mead 23). Bowling: A. Gale tbrer for 10. Whitiora: First innings. 115 for three wickets (Joyce 42 not out). High School v. Frankton United. —High School: First innings. 208 (R. Finlay 50, W. McKenzie 30, I. Petcli 33, K. Morrison 27). Bowling: T. Collins two for 31. Frankton United: First innings. 4'. for llireo wickets. Hamilton v. Cambridge B.—Hamilton: First innings, 100 (N. Winger 30, W. InnesJones .".2, A. Taylor 25) Bowling: Humphries five for 42, McKinnon three for 30. Cambridge B: First inninirs, 111 for four wickets (Wooley 38, McKinnon 25 not out). RETURNED SOLDIERS* MATCHES Grey Lynn v. Takapuna.—Grey Lynn: 131 for eisrht wickets (Webb 50 retired, Everitt 42). Bowling: Hopkins three for 0; Langford two for 7, Strong two for 23). Takapuna: 50. Bowling: Church three for 5. Everitt two for 14. R.S.A. v Point Chevalier.—Point Chevalier: 172 for six, declared (Dilley 50) R.S.A.: 103 for three (R. Tail 40 not out). FRANKLIN ASSOCIATION [from our own cokhkspoxiikxt] WAIUKIJ, Sunday The Franklin Cricket Association's competition was continued yesterday. Bowline for Waiuku against Drnry, at Waiuku. J. Ileise performed the "hat trick." He took four wickets in his last over, this feat in eluding the clean bowline of three batsmen. Scores: — Frury, 75 (Fenncr 22, Atkins is). Bowling: Heise five for 17, Frew three for 0. Hughes two for 12. Waiuku, eight for 130 runs, declared (Ileise 31. Healey 31, Dickson 10. Forbes 11, Sampson 14). Bowling: C. Clark four for 32. Robinson two for 12. A. Clark one for 17 * Mauku beat Waipipi at Waiuku by SS runs, Scores:--Waipipi, 07 (Cooper 20. Andrews 18). Bowling: Phillips five for 7. K. Morgan two, for 7, Reeve two for 10. C'rispe one for 11. Mauku. 100 i Brown iio. Hunl.v 17. it. Morgan 17. C'rispe 10, Phillips 10. Bagslmw 11, Reeve 13. Hinton 13. Gates lO). Bowling: Kisenhut three for 22. Mulgan three for 10. Andrews one for 5. Sneddon one for 20. At (J lenbrook. Waiau Pa defeated the home side by five runs. Scores:—Glenbrook, HI (Snow ling On, Sunde 36, Cameron !!{). Bowling: SheiSpard' five for 21. C. Wright three for 12, J. Wright one for 5, Goldsworthy one for 40. Waiau Pa. 110 <J Wright 51, Goldsworthy 21). Bowling: Bellingham three for 8. Sunde three for 20, Bodgkinson two for 15. Hay one for 5. Snowling one for 18. The day s play completed the first round of the competition. Waiau Pa, which has not been beaten. leads with nine points, while Waiuku and Mauku, each with six points, are in second place. PUKEKOHE ASSOCIATION [I'ROM 0011 OWN CORRKSI'ONDK.NT] PUKEKOHE, Sunday In a two-innings match yesterday in the Pukckohe Cricket Association's competition, Wesley College defeated Colts, at Wesley College, by five wickets. United and Power Board played a drawn game at Bledisloe Park. Scores:—Colts, 01 (Burgess 17. Miller 15, Farmer 11 not out). Bowling: (lien five for 17, Hickling four for 17, Baillie one for 15. College, 50 (R. Morgan 14, P. Morsran 10). Bowling: Burgess seven for 10. Blake two for 11. R. Lawrie one for 20. Colts, second innings, 20 (R. Lawrie 11). Bowling: Oien five for 10, Hickling four for 12. College, second innings, five for 34 (R. Morgan II not out). BowLing: Burgess four for 10, Blake one for 15. Power Board. —1,00 (C. Lawrie 00. kempc 30, Moyle 25). United: Eight for 130 (Johnston 10). RESULTS AT THAMES [BY TUUOtiRAPH —OWN CORRKSPONDENT J THAMES, Sunday The Thames' Cricket Association's competition was continued yesterday in fine hut dull weather. Tararu, which leads in the competition, secured a four-point win over High School. Scores: —Taram: First innings. 150 (Morgan 35. Anderson 25. MoKechnie 23 not out). High School: First innings, 70 (McNeilly 10). Second inninus. 150. In the other game. Karaka also won on the" first innings and secured a four-point win from Old Boys Scores:—Karaka: First innings, 155 (D. Smith 31. Hill 20). Old Bo.vs: First innings, 107 (G. Muir 67 not out, D. Muir 16). Second innings, 74 (Munroe six for 12).