ARMY CRICKET

New Zealand Herald, Volume 81, Issue 24793, 17 January 1944, Page 5

ARMY CRICKET

NORTHERN TEAM WINS TWO' CENTURIES REGISTERED The cricket match between teams representing the Northern and Central Military Districts was continued at Eden Park on Saturday in fine weather, Northern winuinsr on the first innings. The Northern team, which had scored 246 for two wickets in reply to Central's 1230, was all out at lunch for 377 runs, giving it a lead of 147 over Central. The not out batsmen, W. M. Wallace and (i. A. Richards, continued play, Wallace losing his wicket after he had scored four. Richards was then 70 and with steady, carefully executed strokes, combined with hard hitting at anything loose, reached bis century in 90 minutes, which included one six and seven fours. Central District's bowling was better than on the previous day. Central's first wicket in the second innings fell at 21, but any hopes that Northern had of an outright win faded when W. H. Barker and J. D. Murchinson became associated at '2.10 p.m. When Barker played a ball from Partridge on to "his wicket with his score at 40 the partnership had added SO runs, which had taken two hours and twenty-five minutes. Murchinson batted with caution, find a defensive innings by T. A. Birch for 30 resulted in a further partnership of 70. Murchinson was undefeated at stumps with 120 to his credit, which included, six boundaries, and the side's total was 238 for seven wickets. Partridge, with four wickets for 53 runs, was the most successful Northern bowler Scores:—

Central Military District.—First innings: 230. Second innings: W. H. Barker, b Partridge, 40; T. S. Russ, b Hoskins, 10; J. D. Murchinson. not out, 120; T. A. Birch, run out. 30; F. Collis, b Partridge, 0"; V. Parkinson, b Partridge, 0; M. Ongley, run out, 7; H. J. Riddell, b Partridge, 0; J. Pegden, not out. 13; extras, IS; total for seven wickets, 238. Bowling: Partridge took four s for 53 runs - Hoskins one for 56, VYa lace none for 11, Postles none for 26, Richards none for 31, Gallaugher none for 43. Northern Military District.—First innings: R. Johns, b Berquist, 4; H. B. Jones, b Parkinson, 18; G. A. Richards, lbw, b Russ, 127; W. M. Wallace, c Russ, b Parkinson, 142; G. H. Hook, b Murchinson, 12- A. J. Postles, c Russ. b Berquist. 7; S. C. Hay, b Berquist, 3; L. Partridge, b Murchinson, IS; L. Botting, not out, 16; R. C. Gallaugher, b Murchinson, 4; R Hoskins, b Riddells, 7; extras, 19. Total, 377. Bowling: Berquist took three wickets for 90 runs, Murchinson three for 95. Parkinson two for 70. Riddell one for ■lo, Russ one for 58. MATCH AT WELLINGTON NAVY'S FIRST INNINGS LEAD <P-A.) WELLINGTON, Sunday After an interesting day's play yesterday, the cricket match between teams representing the and Air Force at the Basin Reserve resulted in a win for Navy on the first innings. ><avy totalled 253 on the first day, and Air Force responded with 66 for three wickets. It was thought that the Air Force, with a strong batting string, had a good chance of reaching Navy's total, but E. Prentice, the fast-medium right-hand bowler from the North Shore club (Auckland) again called the tune. He had taken three wickets for 22 runs on Friday afternoon, and finished with t.he splendid average of eight for 67. The only stand' of Air Force's innings was made by Hoar and Dunnet, the wicketkeeper, who pi;t on 75 runs for the ninth wicket. The innings closed at 2.7 p.m. for 19S. Pritchard (captain) and Richards, who had put on 78 for the first, wicket in Navy's first innings, again gave the team a splendid start by adding 81 for the first wicket in the second innings. After this there was a batting slump and the innings was declared closed at 4.20 p.m. with the score standing at 151 for eight wickets. Smith proved : himself a capable lefthand slow spin bowler by taking five wickets for 44 runs off seven overs. Requiring 207 mns to win in 88 minutes. Air Forcg had made 120 for no wickets at stumps. Scores:— Navy.—First innings: 253. Second innings': H. T. Pearson, c McVicar, b Smith, 38; J. A. Phillips, b Kerr, 47; J. A. Ongley, lbw, b Crawford, 11; S. B. Martin, b Smith, 0; A. Gould, c Wrigley, b Smith, 12; I. A. Galloway, c Bezzant. b Smith. 15; J. T. Lawton. run out, 1; J. Commons, not out, 16; C. S. Parrish, b Smith. 0; E. A. Adams, not out, 1; extras. 10; total for eight w-ickets ''declared), 151. Bowling: Hoar none for 28, Emery none for 27, Lemin none for 12, Smith five for 44. Kerr one for 21, Crawford one for 9.

Air Force. —First innings: F. A. McYicar, Ibw. b Prentice, 24; 0. Wrigley, c Parrish, b Prentice. 2: E. Bezzant. c Parrish, b Prentice, 24; C. Kerr, c Phillips, b Prentice, 10; R. Crawford, b Prentice, 24; J. B. Mahoney. b Prentice. 0; R. Emery, b Prentice, 15; L. Smith, c Galloway, b Commons, 8; N. Hoar, run out. 47; D. Dunnet, c Parrish, b Prentice. 36; G. Lemin, not out. 0; extras, 8; total. 198. Bowling: Prentice eight for 67, Parrish none for 70, Adman none for 34, Commons one for 19. Second innings: McVicar. not out, 52;. Crawford, retired hurt, 10; Bezzant, not out, 47; extras, 11; total for no wickets. 120. Bowling: PrenticS none for 17, Adman none for 13, Parrish none for 9, Commons none for 26, Martin none for 33, Lawton none for 11. AUCKLAND ASSOCIATION SERIES OF ONE-DAY MATCHES Exciting finishes were witnessed in the series of one-day matches in the Auckland Cricket Association's senior championship on Saturday afternoon. The batting time was equally divided, and it was a coincidence that the teams which had second strike, all gained wins. « Parnell disappointed by scoring only 145 for eight wickets against Eden-Ponsonby-Bal-mortfl on No. 3 wicket at Eden Park. The combined side was fully extended as. when the last man, C. Snedden, went. One run ■was required for a tie. Off Goodsir's first delivery to him Snedden hit the ball high to the on. It fell clear of fieldsmen, and two runs were obtained. Without the services of W. M. Wallace, Parnell Colts registered a good performance in compiling 224 for five wickets against Grafton-Y.M.C.A. E. G. McLeod (71) and W. F. Boaden (73) batted freely, the latter hitting 11 fours and two sixes. The pair added 130 for the fourth wicket. GraftonY.M.C.A. did not start well, but made a good recovery. Free hitting by N. Ellis (04). G. Wallace (53) and W. J. Dunning (3S) was chiefly responsible for the team being successful with two wickets in hand and five minutes to spare. In the match at Devonport, UniversityMiddlemore scored only 107 for nine wickets against North Shore, which replied with 153 for nine wickets. C. G. Walters (36), L. J. Matthews (35 not out) and D. B. Edmonds (26) batted well for the winning side. A. M. Matheson. former Auckland and New Zealand representative, assisted th 6 combined team, scoring 35 and taking three for 42. Scores: —

Parnell v. Eden Combined,—Parnell: 145 for eijri.it wickets (L. J. Holzer 36, B. Sutcliffe 24, J. V. Mac Lean IS, J. Sanders 16 not out. K. Robertson 13 not out, G. Davidson 12, F. Fenton 12, X. M. Sherer 10; H. J. Harrison four for 27. C. Snedden two for 50, R. Sorenson one for 55). Eden-Pon-sonby-Balmoral: 170 for nine wickets (L. Kent 35, M. Lewis 33, Harrison 33. J. Lewis ,24 not out. H. Warneford 15. R. Johnson 15; Sutcliffe five for 49, F. Goodsir three for 52, Robertson one for 17). Parnell Colts v. Grafton-Y.M.C.A.—Parneil Colts: 224 for five wickets (W. F. Boaden 73, E- G. MrLeod 71, W. J. Wheeler 38 not out, L. M. Deas 15, J. Burton 1.1 not out; X. Martin one for 26, J. Brown one for 59, VV, ,T. Dunning one for 68). Grafton-Y.M.C.A.: 234 for nine wickets (X. Ellis (54, G. Wallace 53, Martin 20, C, Ellis 10, R. H. Cleave 11, A. E. Butler 10; Wheeler live for 107. McLeod three for 122). North Shore v. University-Middlamore.— University-Middlemore: 107 for nine wickets (A. M. Matheson 35, W. Sidnam 20, W. H. Cooper 12; G. Simpson three for 29, J. C'owie two for 13, 0. Sheehan two for 23. Matthews one for 14). Xorth Shore; 153 for nine wickets (C. G. Walters 36, S. J. Matthews 35 not out, D. B. Edmonds 26. C. .Tessup 17; F. M. Andrews four for 36, Matheson three for 42, P. lies two for 41). Senior B Grade.—Xorth Shore v. Air Force: Xorth Shore. 156 (B. Smith 47, D. Christie 37, C. Xettleton 26. Weir 21; Seekup three for 38, Baillie three for 37). Air Force, 105 (Body 21. Underwood 17. Flyger 16; T. Smith seven for 50, Coatcs three for 36). Parnell v. Marist: Marist, 187 (Deed 70, McKay 36, Ross 31; Hunt four for 43). Parnell. 78 (Farman 24; Faire seven for 32). Returned Soldiers.—Takapuna, 99 for four wickets (Wheeler 44 not out. Harrison 30). beat Parnell, 97 (Cheeseman 44; Wheeler six for 15, Harrison four for 53). NewmarI ket, 149 (Woods 46 retired, Roy 30), beat Onehunga, 110 (Baldwin 59; Roy eierht for 32). Grey Lynn, 87 (Everitt seven for 50), beat Diggers, 71 (Everitt 35; Church five for 16, Tulloch four for 43). Business Houses. —Thompson and Hills. 150 (J. Salmon 34, C. Groves 32 retired, W. Cornev 31 retired), beat Maple, 58 (R. Ellis three /or 11, B. Baldock three for 13, B. Line three for 15). Hiilside. 124 (Kennedy 38, D. Audney 32; Friend four for 2«). drew with Carlton. lift for eisnt- wickets (Grimmer 42; Heath four for 58). Railway. 151 (Ranchod four for 44), drew with Indian Sports Club. 69 for six wickets. Western United, 121 (Hawkes 32; Lees four for 33). beat Auckland Taxis. 83 (Hawkes four for "Ladies' Association. —Senior Grade:— ! 4.L.H.A. v. Xorth Shore: A.L.H.A., 117 (Atkinson 31, Peterson 26. C'oklham 21; Cadness two for 22. Simons two for 36). Xorth Shore. 68 (Simons 20 not out. Gooder 19. Foote 11; Dixon five for 39, Coldham two for 10). Junior Grade: —Metro-College v. Maybelle: Metro-College. 81 for four wickets (J. Addis 51 not out; Brunt two for 38). Ma.vbelle, 10 and 35 (S. Brunt 15: E. Kilgour five for 7 and five for 5, L. Blomfield four for 5 and two for 17). BOWLING CONTEST Inter-Club Match.—The annual contest for the Robert Ward Clip between teams representing the Auckland Transport Club and the Avondale Mental Hospital was held yesterday on the Transport club's greens. There were five teams a-side, and the Avondale players, comprising patients and two attendants, won bv 4 gamfis to 1. The visiting players were taken to the Transport club's premises b.v special tram and were entertained at lunch, afternoon tea and tea. WHIPPET RACING Auckland Club. —Results of the races held at- Otahu tiu • —Second class handicap: A. Tavlor's Roan Duke. 1; R. Dyer's Too True, •2.'Open handicap: R. Blucher's Timworthy, 1 • C. Owen's Popular Jim 2 Open anrdfes: S.' Armstrong's Prince Moko. 1: A. Taylor's Duke's Pride, 2. Free-for-all handicap.- R. Dyer's Evertrue. 1: L. Moorhouae's Comical Girl, 2.