CRICKET MATCHES

New Zealand Herald, Volume 81, Issue 25055, 20 November 1944, Page 3

CRICKET MATCHES

BAIN INTEEEUPTS PLAY CENTURY TO G. WALLACE A strong wind and heavy showers made conditions unpleasant for cricket on Saturday when the second series of matches in the Auckland Cricket Association's .senior championship was concluded. In all games rain caused stumps to be drawn early. G. Wallace, captain of Grafton-Y.M.C.A., scored a century. Middlomore gained a win on the first innings against Parnell No. '2 in the principal match at Eden Park. Parnell liatted one short. F. Goodslr being absent. Only a stubborn fifth-wicket partnership between A. Lonergan. 45, ono of the opening batsmen, and A. G. Putt, which yielded 03 runs, saved Parnell from collapse. Both batsmen defended well until Putt was run out. Middlemore used seven bowlers during tho innings, which'closed for 185 runs. „ University also defended soundly against iMlen-l onsonby-Balmoral, which scored Slifi on tho first day and had to be content with a draw. A. F. Bell, opening batsman, kept out the attack for some time in compiling -17. while 11. S. Mills, a promising all-rounder, was unbeaten with 4(1 The side scored 142 for five wickets, and the match was drawn.

Bright batting by G. Wallace for GraftonY.M.C.A. against Air Force saw him carry his not-out score of 05 on the first day to 125. He was still unbeaten when the innings was declared closed at '233 for four wickets. Wallace hit IS fours and one six. It. H. Cleave. 80 not out, added only six more runs to his first day's score. Air Force, which made only 105 in the first innings, showed improvement in its second effort by compiling 03 for two wickets. R. W. Emery, 3-1 not out, G. Butler, 31. and B. Mahoney, 26, nil batted well. Grafton-Y.M.C.A. won on the first- innings. Parnell No. 1, which had scored 116 for one wicket on tho first day at the Devonport Domain, in reply to North Shore's 143. carried its total to 237 for eight wickets before declaring. B. H. Warner. 53, and B. Sutcliffe, 26, wero the not out batsmen, but the latter was absent on Saturday. Warner went on to 76 before being bowled. He displayed a nice variety of scoring shots. In its second innings North Shore lost ono wicket for 21. Parnell No. 1 winning on the first innings. Following were tho scores:— Middlemore v. Parnell No. 2. —Middlcmore: 263. Parnell No. 2: 135 (A. Lonergan 45. A. Putt 30, K. Savory, 39; D. D. Taylor two for J, T. R. McArtjhur two for 10, D. C. CHeverlcy two for 27, H. Adams ono for 10. F. M. Andrews one for 42). University v. Eden Combined.—Eden-Pon-sonby-Balmoral: 336. University: 142 for five wickets (A. F. Bell 47, H. S. Mills 46 not out, W. H. Cootier 18; A. J. Porter two for 35, A. Lloyd one for 13, 0. C. Cleal one for 27. H. J. Harrison one for 29). Air Force v. Grafton-Y.M.C.A.—Air Force: First innings, 105; second innings, 03 for two wickets (R. G. Emery 34 not out, G. Butler 31, B. ilahoney 26; W. J. Brown one for 11, W. J. Dunning one for 33). GraftonY.M.C.A.: 233 for four wickets declared (G. Wallace 125 not out. 11. H. Cleave 86; Emery two for 101, L. Hopc-Ede one for 32. G. House one for 40). North Shore v. Parnell No. 1. —North Shore: First innings. 1-13; second innings. 21 for one wicket (L. Archer 10 not out; F. E. Hemmingson one for 4). Parnell No. 1: 237 for eight wickets declared (B. H. Warner 76, B. Sutcliffe 28, V. Hill 28. W. M. Wallace 26, R. McKay 18; G. Simpson three for 33, B. Sinel three for 62, M. Hunt one for 36). Senior B Grade.—Grafton v. Parnell: Grafton, first innings, 46 (B. Cohen six for 16); second innings, 160 for five wickets. Parnell, first innings. 122 (J. Baker 36; W. Crofts three for 25). Business Houses.—Devonport Druids. 103 (McCarthy 62 not out; Heath five for 22); Hillside, four for 26 (Corbett three for 0). Thompson and Hills, 110 (R. Allen 52); Auckland Taxis, 10 for two wickets. Smith and Brown. 75 for three wickets; McKendrick Bros., 50 "(Smith four for 11). Women's Association. —Hockey Association. 123 for six wickets (J. Bilkey 62, P. Askew 35; C. Robinson four for 41, including the hat trick): Training College. 50 (J. Bilkey six for 11). GREAT BATSMAN DON BRADMAN'S FUTURE (0.c.) SYDNEY, Nov. 16 With interest In cricket reviving, enthusiasts are wondering if Don Bradman will make a "comeback' 1 to lead Australia in the post-war teste. Bradman laughs when questioned, and refuses to answer. Hopeful 6igns, however, that his big cricketing days are not over, are an improvement in his physical condition and his presence at Adelaide and Kensington Ovals for an occasional knock at the nets. Bradman has not played in a match for three years—since he was stricken with fibrositis while attached to the Air Force. This condition has improved greatly and ho is able to do physical exercises for 20 minutes every day. His interest in cricket is as keen as ever and he has test match ambitions lor his five-year-old son .Tohn, whom he is coaching along sound lines. The games on the spacious lawns of the attractive Bradman home take on the seriousness of a big match when young John faces his father's bowling with sister Shirley menacing him in the outfield. The Don Bradman of today is another person from the "Boy Wonder" who left Bowral 20 years ago to make his name in cricket. The shyness and awkwardness of the country lad have vnnished. Don today is a polished, assured business man, a leading member of the Adelaide Stock Exchange who, as chairman of the Commonwealth Club, welcomes and entertains important personages or visitors to his city. AMATEUR ATHLETICS Onehunga Club.—Women's 100 yards: L. Ellis, 15yds 1; A. Cozens. HViyds, 2; V. Cunningham, 16yds, 3. 80 metre hurdles: A. Cozens, 7yds, 1: E. Smith, scr. 2. Broad jump: N. Harper, 3ft. 1; E. Smith, scr, 2; A Cozens, scr, 3. Distance, 13ft. Junior .100 yards: G. Bissett, Byds. 1; J. Scager, fl.vds, 2; R. Westcott, 12yds, 3, Mile: It. Henry, 200 yds, 1; Bissett' 140 yds, 2; K. Downie,, 30yds, 3. Broad jump: G. Robinson, 2ft, 1; G." Kendrick, 3ft Gin, 2 ; > Bissett, 2ft. 3. Distanco 10ft 4in. Senior 100 yards: R. Muir, OViydS, 1; I. Cunningham, 3'/ 2 yds, 2; C Marks, 7vds, 3. Mile: I. Cunningham, scr, 1; N. Coop. 110 yds. 2 ; S. Mclntyre, 36yds, 3. Broad jump: Marks, sft,l; A. Catt, 2ft 2; Cunningham, scr, 3. Distance, 20ft. Lynndale Club.—Senior 100 yards: K. MacKenzie, 1; M. Dunn, 2; L. Clements. 3. Time, 10 3-ss. 880 yards: A. Morton. 1; MacKenzie, 2; I. Norton, 3. Time, 2m 1 4-ss. Broad jump: MacKenzie, 1; Clements, 2; K Erceg, 3. Distance, 18ft 7in. Ladies' 50 yards: M. Olsen. 1; D, MacKenzie. 2: A. Lord 3. 100 yards: M. Olsen. 1; D. MacKenzie, 2; A. Lord, 3. Old Grammarians' Club.—Senior 100 yards: Foster, 4yds, 1; Esterman, 10yds. 2; Neesham, B>ds, *3. Intermediate: Ward syds, 1; Roberts, s'/ a yds, 2; Caradus, 3yds, 3. Junior: Kelso, scr, 1; Lewis, 3yds. 2 : Marsick. 6yds, 3 440 yards, senior: Estorinan, 38yds, J; Foster, 25yds 2; Stanton, 25yds. 3. Intermediate: Roberts, 10yds, 1; Caradus, 15yds. 2. Junior: Anderson, 35yds, 1; Ke.so, 3yds, Marsick, 20yds, 3. Three laps: Ward, scr, 1; Huichinson, 2; Kirkpatrick, 3. Javelin throv : Carperter scr, 1; Hutchinson scr, 2; Button, 3. Distance, nift. 00 yards hurdles: hay. Byds, 1- Hutchinson. syds, 2; Mc(,ready syds, 3. Hurdles: Lewis, 10yds. 1; Carpenter 2; Bell, scr, 3. Broad Jump: Neesham, Ift 6in, 1: Carpenter, Ift 2; Kay, Ift Gin. 3. Distance, 20ft Sin. Shot putt: Wood, 2ft (jin. l; Hutchinson, 1 ft, 2; Kirkpatrick, 4ft, 3. Distance, 34ft Gin. , , Onehunga Club.—Ladies events —100 yards: Ij. Kllis, 15yds, 1; A. Cozpos, O l / 3 .ycis, 2; V. Cunnigham, 16yds. 3. 80 metres hurdles: A. Cozens. 7yds, 1; E. famith, scr, 2. Broad jump: N. Harper, Jft, l; k. Srmth, scr A. Cozens, scr, 3. Distance, loft. Junior'events—loo yards: G. Bissett Byds, 1- T. Seager, 6yds, 2; R. Westcott 12yds. 3. Ono mile: R. Henry, 200 yds. 1; G. Bissett, 140 yds. 2. K. Downie. 30yds. 3 Broad inrap; G. Robinson. 2ft, 1; G. Kendrick 3ft Gin. 2; G. Bissett, 2ft, 3. Distance. 10ft 4in. Senior events —100 yards: R. Muir, 1: I. Cunnigham, 3M,yds. 2; C. Marks, /yds, 3. Ono mile: I. Cunnigham, scr, t; N. Coop, 110 yds, 2; S. Mclntyre ,36 yds 3. Broad jump: H. Marks, sft.. 1; A- Catt. 2ft. 2; I. Cunnigham, scr, 3. Distance, '-Oft. bowling tourneys Remuera Club —A full-day tournament was held on Saturday under unpleasant weather conditions, 20 teams competing. Hie section winners wore T. Walker, R. Sheath and M. D White and they will play off, tho lastnamed having the bye. The Bray Badges resulted 1 Goodwin, Wootlon, Foubister, Walker (holders), 31, v. Bntts, Simmonds, Alison, lr Wh rt |tiori l Club.—Sixteen teams took part in a full-rink tourney held by the olub. The final was contested by two teams from the Hamilton Club, P. Gavan, B Sutton, W Aitken and R. N. Pilkington defeating L. Egglestone, F. Chainey, C. Ritchie and E. Lock.

RUGBY IN ENGLAND fTtccd. 6.30 p.m.) LONDON, Nov. 18 \ Rnirbv team from the 01(1 Rutnshians f!.-b (lofpat-l a Now Zealand Army fifteen liy b points to 0.