CRICKET.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 719, 11 December 1885, Page 15

CRICKET.

The Wellington and Midland first elevens commenced their heat of the Senior Cap on Saturday. The Wellingtons went in first, and, on a good , batting wicket, scored 154, the principal scorers being Heenan (35). Lynch (19), Newbold (16), and Gore (14). The Midlanders then went in, and had lost seven wickets for 62 when time was called, Cox being credited with 26 (not out) and K. Blacklock with 15. The Wellington second eleven and Surrey first heat for the Junior Cup was continued on Saturday afternoon. The Wellington second eleven is now 90 to tbe good. The Ashley fi:st and Poneke second started their match for the Junior Cup on Saturday, the former making 117—France, 29 ; Paul, 27 ; Coltman, 14 ; and Gamble, 10. When time was called the Ponekes were 85 for 8 wickets—Merlet, 29 ; Sim, not out 30. Stack was the only bowler for the Ponekes who did any good ; Haldane and Tyer being the best on the other side. The match will be resumed next Saturday. The Rival first beat the Ashley second by 41 runs. Scores:—Rivals, 113: Butts, 18; Fordham, 16 ; Galloway, 12 ; Fuller, 11 ; Cole, 10 ; and Le Cren, 10. Ashleys 72 : Pownall, 14 ; Lawson, 12 ; and Gormley, 11. Skinner was the most successful bowler for tbe Rivals and Lawson) for the Ashleys. The Management Committee of the Wellington Cricketers’ Association met la3t Friday evening. The business transacted was almost entirely of a routine character. The proposal to send a team to Auckland during the Christmas holidays was discussed, and the matter was adjourned, it beißg evident that a team could not be sent, as had been projected.