CRICKET MATCHES

New Zealand Herald, Volume 82, Issue 25172, 9 April 1945, Page 3

CRICKET MATCHES

CLOSING _OF SEASON POSITION IN CHAMPIONSHIP The winner of the Auckland Cricket Association's senior championship remains in doubt ponding a decision by the management committee. What was virtually the final was the match played at Eden Park between Middlemore, the leading team, and Edoii-Ponsonby-Balmoral, which waa one point in arrears. Batting all the afternoon the combined team made 198 on the first day. Heavy rain made the wickets very soft for Saturday's play, and a start was not made until 3 p.m. It was then obvious that Middlemore's policy would be a defensive one, and the score at stumps was 92 for four wickets, the match being drawn. As opening batsman, H. T. Pearson played a fine captain's innings, making a stubborn 19 in 105 minutes. He was ably assisted by the left-handers, W. 5. Douglas, who, in the opening partnership of -15 runs in 90 minutes, scored 3U of them. L. M. Smith, 19 not out, also defended soundly. The most succeeslul bowler was E. Smith, who took two wickets for 33 runs. Grafton-Y.M.C.A. could not muster a team for (he final day's play against Parnell No. 1 at Papatoetoe. if the management committee of the Auckland Crickot Association rules this to he a default Parnell will gain six points, which will place it level with Middlemore. for the season's honours. On the first day, Parnell N'o. 1 scored 120 for six wickets in reply to the combined team's 82. North Shore had an out right win over Parnell No. 2 at Dcvonport, the latter team being four men short. North Shore had made 130, and Parnell was dismissed for 50 and 10. the follow-on being by agreement, as the team was eo short of fieldsmen. A. Lonergan was the only batsman to reach doublo figures in each innings. Air Force mado a late start at Papatoetoe on a wet wicket to overtake University's 225 for nine wickets, made on the first day's play a fortnight earlier. The batsmen had to cope with a wicket that favoured the attack, and runs came slowly. Air Force was two men short and the innings closed with IOT on for eight wickets. F. Angus (38) and R. W. Emery (33) were the outstanding batsmen. A. F. Bell was University's most successful bowler, taking three wickets for S. while L. B. Schnauer look three for 21. Following were the scores:— Eden Combined v. Middlemore.—Eden-Pon-sonby-Balmoral: 108. Middlemore: 02 for four wickets (W. S. Douglas 30, L. M. Smith I!) not out. H. T. Pearson 10. L. E. Vivian 10; E. Smith two for 33. H. J. Harrison one for 6. A. J. Postles ono for 10). North Shore v. Parnell No. 2.—North Shore: 130. Parnell No. 2: First innings, 50 (K. Savory 17, A. Lonergan 12, P. Nicholson 12; R. Hannan two for 7, C. Allen two for 11, M. Hunt one for 5, A. Donald one for G). Second innings, -10 (Nicholson 1(5. Lonergan 10 not. out; D. Coleman two for 3. Donald one for 7, Hunt ono for 27). University v. Air Force.—University: 225 for nine wickets, declared. Air Force: 107 for eight wickets (F. Angus 38, R. W. Emery 33. N. House 12; A. F. Bell three for 8. L. B. Schnauer three for 24, J. B. Stevenson one for 8. S. V. Albrecht. one for 31). OTHER COMPETITIONS Sonlor B Grade.—The final game was concluded on Saturday afternoon, when Whenuapai defeated Eden-Ponsonby-Balmoral by 257 runs to 104. Oil the first day Whenuapai scored 218 for six wickets and the innings was continued on Saturday to enable W. H. Bell (95 not out) to reach his century. He had just gained his objective when he was run out. E. Holmes (31) and R. Benmore (27) were the highest scorers for Eden-Pon-sonby-Balmoral. For Whenuapai. Mann took six wickets for 28 runs. Third Grade.—St. John's and Grafton continued the final, the former winning by 26 runs on the first innings. St. John's made 137 and 00 for five wickets. Grafton made 111 (Taylor 42 not out). Whangarei.—Owing to adverse weather the cricket match between the first elevens of the Whangarei High School and the Mount Albert Grammar School had to be abandoned after short periods of play. Whangarei batted first and made 124 for six wickets. J. Barry, Ne_w Zealand tennis title-holder, was the highest scorer with 48, being well caught by Mclntyre at fine square-leg. Primmer, the Whangarei captain, made 17 and McMillan 16. The most successful bowler was T. Smith, two for 22, while Kingstone took two for 37. SUBURBAN ASSOCIATION R.V. DEFEATS BRIXTON The senior grade competition under the control of the Auckland City and Suburban Cricket Association was brought to a close at the Domain on Saturday, when only one match was played. The management committee will determine the question of awarding points for the two games not finished. Heavy rain during the morning made the No. 1 wicket unplayable, and a pitch was prepared near by for the continuance of the game between R.V. and Brixton. The latter compiled j 117 in its first innings, and R.V. replied ; with 103.

A feature of the innings was a splendid partnership between H. Hunt and H. Simpson, who added 73 runs. Simpson gave a nice display. and his shots past cover were neatly executed. Hunt played a sound innings, and his fast running between the wickets gained numerous singles. Simpson scored 52 and Hunt 48. Wood, 31. gave his usual display of free hitting. Brixton baited a second time and was dismissed for 71. F. Bell, four wickets for 18, bowled well for R.V., which gained an outright win. and the championship honours. The scores were:—Brixton: First innings, 117; second innings, 71 (F. Bell fourfor 18, R. Simpson two for 22). R.V.: First innings, 193 (.Simpson 52. H. Hunt 48. F. Wood 31. A- Cloke 30; T. Bunting four for 30. E. Mitchell two for 50. R. Longville one for 33. L. Neil! one for 5).

TARANAKI BEATS WANGANUI (0.C.) WANGANUI, Sunday Taranaki beat Wanganui in a representative cricket match which concluded here yesterday by one wicket. The final innings was a triumph for Wanganui's bowlers, J. Felts and H. Cave. Requiring only 20 runs when they began their second innings tho visitors looked easy winners, but (hey had not reckoned on (he devastating attack of the Wanganui pair, who had eight wickets down before Autridge scored the winning hit. He was out next ball. Felts took five for 10 and Cave three for 3. Snook (Taranaki) was highest scorer in the match with 00, which included eight fours and two sixes. Taranaki scored 108 and 27 for nine and Wanganui mado 87 and IDO. SOFTBALL MATCHES Two representative matches between Auckland and South Auckland closed the season on Saturday for the Auckland Softball Association. The standard was good and the spectators witnessed keen play. In the match between Auckland and South Auckland ladie3, the experience of the local players enabled them to win by a score which did riot fully reflect the general run of play, the visitors showing out with clever work in the field. In the men's game, for the Beatty Challenge Cup, Auckland appeared to take the first innings play too easily and South Auckland shocked the opposition into settling down by scoring three runs. For first-year players this was a sound achievement and Auckland had to fight hard (o catch and pass the visitors' srore. The fielding of the South Auckland players was the best yet seen in Auckland. The outfields had bare hands and evoked the applause of the crowd in taking some hard and difficult catches, while the stopping and returning to bases did not give the local men any chance of taking risks. A feature of Auckland's play was a fine home run by K. Jones. The scores were as follows: —Beatty Challenge Cup: Auckland (j, South Auckland, 4. Ladies' match: Auckland, 15. South Auckland, 6.

ROWING CLUB CLOSING West End.—The season was closed on Saturday afternoon with the president's day At Home in the clubhouse, St. Mary's Bay. The president, Mr J. H. Bigelow, referred to the successes gained by the club at the j recent Ngaruawahia regatta. A large number of old members and representatives of other i clubs were present. An exhibition of eightoar rowing was given by the Mount Albert Grammar School and the Waitemata Boating Club. The races resulted; —President's fours—First heat: M. Morris, J. G. Howe, A. Conlam, T. McQuillam, 1; C. Morle.v, G. Allely, B. Wright, D. Senior, 2; M. Saba, J. R. Keen, J. H. Barton, M. Campbell, 3. Won by a canvas. Second heat: R. Beckham, D. Croot, G. Watts, F. L. Harrison, 1; T. Engle, M. Jamieson. G. Jarrett, R. Coombc, 2 : P. Bingley, R. Tonkin, K. Broadfoot, K. Burr, 3. Won by half a length. Final: Beckham beat Morris by three-quarters of a length. Past v. Present: Present (T. Gay, B. Walbran, G. O'Leary T. Roulston, 1; Past (E. Such, H. Beamish. C. Aitkin. R. Wright). 2. Won my half a length. Married v. Single: Married (M. Conway, E. Such, P. Bincrley, J. Barton), 1; Single (C. Morley, G. Allely. D. Senior. R. Coombc), 2 Won by a length SACRED HEART CREW BEATEN (0.C.) WANGANUI, Sunday In an eight-oar boat race yesterday Wanganui Technical College beat Sacred Heart College (Auckland) over a mile course by one length and a-quarter. The crews were together until the last 500 yds.. ROAD CYCLING RACES Manukau Club.—The road racing season was opened on Saturday, the results being:— Five miles, junior and novice: L. B. Kent, 2m 30s. 1; H. S. Haszard, 2m 30s, 2; R. W. Clcal, 455, 3. Fastest iime, Cleal, 13m 4Rs. Fifteen miles, senior: L. A. J. Stonex, 6m, 1; D. White, 4m 30s, 2; W. J. S. Nash, 4m 30s. 3. Fastest time, A. W. Stonex (scr), 40m 225. Lynndale Club.—Novices' race: T. Tucker, 1; G. Anstice, 2; W. Southgat.e, 3. Combined race 12 1 /? miles: G. Anstice, 1; R. Ingram, 2-. G. Malam, 3. Fastest time, D, Anstice, 37m 355.