CRICKET SEASON

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23861, 11 January 1941, Page 6

CRICKET SEASON

PREMIERSHIP PLAY EDEN PARK ATTRACTIONS MIDDLEMORE TO MEET EDEN , Ivoen contests should be witnessed today in the senior championship of the Auckland Cricket Association. Four fine attractions will be staged at Eden Park, the principal of which will be (-lie meeting of Middlemore and Eden on No. 2 wicket. The teams are fairly evtn in calibre and a close struggle should result. University should have the measure of Parnell in the game on No. 1 wicket, although the latter is capable of a surprise. PonsonbyBalmoral may force Papakura Camp to a close decision on Xo. 3 wicket, while Grafton should have a slight advantage over Training College on JN'o. •!. .Nortl) Shoro will meet Y.AI.C.A. at Devonport. SUBURBAN FIXTURES The fifth series of games in the first round of the Auckland City and Suburban Cricket Association's senior championship will be commenced at the Domain to-day. In the main fixture, Brixton, one of the leading teams, will meet lt.V., and the latter should provide powerful opposition. Green Lane, which shares the lead with Brixton, has also drawn a strong opponent in ltoskill. Manukau will meet- Tui, and Air Force, which has shown consistent form, will play Dilworth Old Boys.