CRICKET.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1293, 10 December 1896, Page 29

CRICKET.

AUCKLAND v. WELLINGTON.

The contest between the Auckland and "Wellington cricket representatives, which began on the Basin Reserve last week, was almost devoid of interest. Only the enthusiastic few attended, and they found very little to interest of excite them. Indeed at times the play was of the dreariest description. The Aucklanders put up the fairly good score of 221, Neill, whose innings was the feature of the day's play, being responsible for nearly half the runs. I. Mills batted soundly for 32, but there was nothing striking about the display of the others. The fielding of the Wellington team as a whole was very bad. There were exceptions certainly, and for consistently good work 0. Gore, K. Tucker and Holdship should be siLgled out, but some of the others, notably S. Tucker, rivalled each other in fumbling. The players blame the ground, but this excuse cannot be accepted as the sole reason of their poor display. Niyen was not in his best form behind the wickets. The lion's share of the bowling came upon Upham's shoulders, but he did not bowl in anything like his best form.

The Wellington batting, on the whole, was lively while it lasted, but it didn't last. The best form was shown by K. Tucker, who was the top scorer ; Levers, S. J. Tucker and R. Gore assisting with useful scores. Cuff and G. Mills went to the wickets fer Auckland, the bowling being, entrusted to Hales and Upham, who, as usual, trundled against the wind —a pretty stiff nor'-wester. Fortunately for Wellington, Cuff was not allowed to get set, a ball from Hales, which came in from leg, knocking his leg stump over when the total was only 4. I. Mills and his brother carried the score along: at a paintully slow rate, and after " brother George" was run out, as the result oi; smart work by R. Gore and Niven, the youthful and promising Hay joined the surviving member of the Mills family. At 67, Upham beat Hay, who had played carefully for 17. The advent of Neill brightened the game up, to the great delight of the already weary spectators. His play on the leg side was delightful to see. Mills was not altogether idle at the other end, and the total was carried to 132 when tho desired dissolution was brought about by Niren stumping Mills oil" Warren. Mills had contributed 32 by nice batting, but he should have shared the fate of his brother. The total was taken to 157 before Dr Pabst was out l.b.w. The record was 1575 —9 when Wynyard, an old acquaintance, appeared. He made 17, and remained till 190 was posted. A beautiful leg hit, the best in the match so far, was c'•edited to Wynyard. With the aid of Ball, Neill, whose clean, welltimed and pretty play on the log was the theme of admiration, brought the total to 200, but Neill touching one of Upham's catapult deliveries, Holdship, after two attempts, held the ball, and Neill's fine innings of 9£ was over. The audience, though small, were appreciative, and they warmly applauded the retiring batsman. Aftor Neill left, the end soon came, Upham bringing the innings to a close with a very smart catch in the slips. The total was 221. Upham obtained the best average, four for 71. The Wellington innings opened badly. Warren was bowled at 8, Holdship was splendidly caught by I. Mills at 14, and C. Goro was smartly taken at-tho wickets at 24. K. Tucker and R. Gore, however, quickly rattled on 40 runs. R. Gore was the first to go, bowled by Hay, for a useful 17. Levors followed, but at 80 he lost his little Eartner, who was well taken at tho wickets y Dr Pabst. On retiring. Tucker was heartily applauded for his invaluable contribution. S. J. Tucker took his brother's place, and, with the leviathan Levers, they made the stand of the innings, adding 45 runs. Levers' total included one great hit to squareleg :"or 5. After this pair ware dismissed the inniDgs soon closed, the last wicket falling with the total at 149, leaving Wellington in a minority of 72 runs. Hay obtained the fine average of five wickets for 10 runs. Messrs Ashbolt, Condell and Woods (who relieved Mr Condell in the afternoon) were the umpires, iollowing are the scores :

The contest between the representatives concluded on Thursday afternoon, the visitors winning bv 62 runs. Measured by the attendance it would appear that there was even less interest in the game than on the opening day. The weather was again fine, although the " nor'-wester" was as strong as ever. The wicket did not play so well as on Wednesday, " kicking " a good deal. The Auckl<*nders did not do so well w.itn the bat in their second innings, and if Hales had taken a chance from Cuff the total would ■no doubt have been a small one. The innings ctoaefl &s 143, GuU being resposSible *9%M>

obtained in his usual stylish and aggressive manner. Ball, with 30, was the next highest scorer; and ha batted well. The hero of the first innings, Neill, had to be content with 13, while G; Mills, with 18, and Wyn; yard, with' 12, helped to swell the total. The fielding of the Wellington men showed improvement —there rt T as great need for it. C. Gore should be mentioned for his exceptionally fine catch which dismissed Hawkins. Niveii, through an injury to one of his hands, was unable to keep the wickets, Levers taking his place. Tho bowling honours fell to Warren, who captured three wickets for 11 runs. The other wickets wGre divided between Hales, Upham and Holdship. The eleven was undoubtedly weak in this department, the need of a slow bowler being very much felt.

The task of getting 215 runs was evidently far beyond the powers of the Wellington team. A bad beginning was made, C. Gore again being snapped up at the wickets by Dr Pabst —who, if not showy, is sure—with only two on the board. The prospect had a more roseate hue, however, when Holdship and Warren got together. They played steadily, and had apparently conquered the bowling when Warren got his leg in front. He was credited with 31, which included several pretty drives along tho carpet. There was still hope as the younger Tucker remained with his. skipper, who was playing capitally, but at length the latter tapped one from Hay, and Neill took it in the slips. He had scored 52 by excellent batting. The rest needs little telling. K. Tucker remained till he h-id notched 23, and was then caught. P. Holdsworth hit up a merry 13, but Hales' 14 wa3 merrier, including three 4's in succession. The others did not reach double figures, and the innings closed for 152. R. Gore absolutely threw his wicket away. The fielding of the Aucklanders was excellent, and in every way superior to that of tho local men. I*3 eill made up for his failure with the bat by succeeding with the ball, taking six wickets for 43. The scores are as follows :

SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. The match between the Rival and Midland first elevens was continued on the Basin Reserve on Tuesday. The Rivals, requiring 342 runs to win, went in for their second innings, but they made a very poor show, six wickets falling for 73. O'Sullivan (14, not out), Buck (13) and Read (11) did best. TJpham took four wickets for 17. The wicket played very badly. The match will be resumed to-morrow evening. Following are the scores:—

COMMITTEE MEETING- OF THE WELLINGTON ASSOCIATION. The committee of the Wellington Cricket Association met at the "Exchange Buildings on Monday, Mr C. A. Knapp in the chair. Correspondence was read from Mr C. R. Smith, the secretary of the New Zealand Council, in reference to the New Zealand trip. With reference to the New Zealand match bein? played at Wellington, the Association decided to take over the management of the match and ask the Now Zealand Cricket Council for 50 per cent. Of the profits. The dates are 2Gth, 28th and 2'Jfcb. inst. The Manawatu Association wrote asking for a match with the local representatives, and it was decided to ask the country cricketers to name a suitable date. The secretary was instructed to write to the secretary of the Wellington Exhibition Executive shanking them for the privileges extended to the Auckland cricketers. The Junior Cup match Wellington second v. Wellington College was resumed on the latter's ground on Saturday. The Collegians made 245 in their second innings—Firth, 83 (a fine innings), Ward, 45, and Izard, 32, being the highest scorers. The Wellingtons require 250 to win. In the matoh Midland third v. Karori, Karori won by 52 runs. Scores : —Karori, 70 and 139 ; Midland, 81 and 76. For Karori, Lowe scored 33 and 37, and for Midland Latta, (27 and 19). Parker (20 and 14), aiid Steele (11 and 17) m besfr. J

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Late accounts state that" Oscar Wilde's physical state in prison is very distressing. He is unable to assimilato his food, and an enteric disorder which has become chronic has reduced him to great weakness. He is governed by the silent system, and this is rigidly enforced, so much so that he has several times been punished for half voluntarily turning his head in chapel to get a glimpse of the person seated beside him. This punishment is in having his '•rug" taken from him the strip of rag carpet thvfc serves for a mattress, being spread upon the surfaco of a deal floor, which is his only bod, so that when under punishment ho sleeps on the bare planks, Wilde, it is thought, will loso either his life or his reason as the result of this imprisonment, but his endurance may bo underrated. The pentenco under tho English system of commutation has only somo six months more to run, and it is generally understood that at its expiration Mrs Wilde will re-join her husband.

The fire brigades demonstration, which it is proposed to hold at Petonc on the 20th January next, is at £>resent occupying the attention of residents of that borouch. Brigades from adjacent districts have been invited to compete at the gathering, and replies have been received acceding to tho request. The question of providing funds for prizes was discussed at a meeting held on Monday evening-, when a goodly amount was subscribed in the room. It is intended to organise a social gathering tor New Year's night, and a subcommittee has been appointed to make all arrangements. Bis Excellency the Governor and Ministers who may happen to bo prosent in Wellington are to bo invited to accord the function their patronage. A finance committee has been appointed, and an art union will beheld in connection with the affair.

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Auckland. —First Innings. L. Cuff, 111, b Hales 3 G. Mills, 1111111111, run out 10 I. Mills, 11111223411121211114', st Niven, b Warren ... 32 D. Hay, 2341241, b Upham 17 R. Neill, 1424221444441444131121111124111 141413324, c Holdship, b Upham 94 Dr Pabat, 14112, l.b.w., b Upham. 9 W. T. Wynyard, 1142414, b Hales 17 T. Ball, 4222, b Upham 10 W. Stemson, 41, b HoTdswoith 5 D. J. Clayton, c Upham, b Holdsworth... 0 W. Hawkins, not out 4 Byes, 444; leg-byes, 21111; wides, 11 20 Total 221 BOWLING ANALYSIS. Balls. Mdns. Runs. Wkts. Upham 192 7 7L 4 Hales 84 2 39 2 Holdsworth* ... 85 5 35 o Holdship ... 18 0 28 0 Warren 54 0 28 1 * Bowled two wides. Wellington—First Innings. F. Warren, 14, b Neill 5 C. Gore, 12, o Dr Pabst, b Mills ... 3 A, R. Holdship, 2241, c I. Mills, b Neill... 9 K. Tucker, 13412222444141, o Dr Pabst, b Hay 35 R. Gore, 412111421, b Hay 17 F. Hcld3worth, c Cuff, b Hay 0 W. C. S. Levers, 154423212121, c G. Mills, b Neill 28 S. J. Tucker, 1121111242111411, b Clayton 2S E. F. Upham, 4, l.b.w., b Hay 4 R. C. iS'iven, 1, not out 1 O. Hales, 41, c and b Hay ... 5 Byes 244, log-byes, 21L 14 Total 149 j BOWLING ANALYSIS. ' Balls. Mdns. Runa. W kts. Stemson 78 5 30 0 Neill 8-4 1 51 /L Hay 54 6 30 5 Hawkins 30 1 24 0 Clayton 24 J. 17 1

Auckland. —Second Innings. L. A. Cuff, 3-11422111432411414, b Holdship 46 G. Mills, 1131114141, b Hales 18 R. Neill, 13111411, b Holdship 13 D. Hay, b Hales 0 W. T. Wynvard, 41241, cUpham, b Hales 12 Dr Pabst', 1121111, c Upham, b Warren... 8 T. Ball, 43441421142, b Upham 30 W. Hawkins, c C. Gore, b Warren 0 W. Stemson, I, c Levers, b Upham 1 D. Clayton, 14, c Hales, b Warren 5 I. Mills, 2, not out 2 Byes, 41 ; leg-byes, 11 7 Total 142 Grand total 363 BOWLING ANALYSIS. Balls. Mdns. Runs. Wkts. Upham ... 72 4 33 2 Holdsworth ... 24 0 18 cu Hales ... W 3 30 3 Holdship ... 72 1 43 2 Warren ... 24 0 11 3 Wellington.—Second Innings. A. R. Holdship, 211311242L11U11114414U 312221, c Neill, b Hay 52 C. Gore, c Dr. Pabst, b Neill 0 F. Warren, 11111131324114111, lbw, b Neill 31 K. Tuckor, 313241411111, c Wynyard, b Hawkins ... 23 R. Gore, 2, st Dr. Pabst, b Neill 2 F. Holdsworth, 142411, b Hawkins 13 W. C. Lovers, 113, c Cuff, b Neill 5 S. J. Tucker, c G. Mills, b Hawkins 0 E. F. Upham, 21, c Wynyard, b Neill ... 3 O. Hales, 2444, c I. Mills, b Neill 14 R. 0. Niren, not out ... 0 Bye, 1; leg-byes, 2122 ; Avido, 1 9 Total. 152 Grand total 301 BOWLING ANALYSIS. Balls. Mdns. Runs. Wkts. Clayton 60 3 32 0 Neill 93 2 43 6 Hay 60 3 25 1 Stemson ... ... 54 4 11 0 Hawkins 54 1 32 3

EivAX —Second Innings. Howard, b Upham Fuller, b Upham Dryden, c substitute, b Holdsworth Buck, b Upham Gibson, run out 0 ... 4 ... 5 ... 13 ... 3 licad, b Upbam O'Sullivan, not out ... ... 11 ... 14 Jones, not out... 4 Extras .. 19 Total for G wickets .. 73

AVERAGES OF THE AUSTRALIANS IN NEW ZEALAND BATTING. . Ip , a Not Highest K , |ns _ Avefa out. bcore. rage. Kelly 6 $ 1 53 143 2S60 Giffen Hiil 5 7 0 0 33 51 125 173 25 0 2470 Darling Trott 9 9 0 0 59 41 222 183 24-66 20 33 Iredale 9 0 75 180 20 0 Eady 8 0 41 131 16 62 Truoible 9 2 32 113 1614 Gregory S 0 25 73 9-10 Jone« 8 0 21 71 S"87 Graham 7 0 26 49 70 McKibbin ... 8 5 10 15 5 - 0 Johns 2 1 0 0 O'O BOWLING. Balls. M'ina . Huns. Wk! s. Avg. Eady 204 14 43 9 4 77 Trumhle ... 73-1 51 214 34 6-29 McKibbin ... 695 44 208 27 7 70 Jones 687 43 213 26 8 19 Trott 474 17 238 28 8-50 Giffen 426 25 167 18 9-27 The following; are the battir ig a\ r erages of those pla^ >rers who made eig ht and over against the Australian team: — Innings. Runs Average. William8 ... 4 113 28-25 Ridley ... 2 45 2T50 Spraggnn ... 2 37 18 50 DeMaus ... 2 32 16 0 Liggins 2 32 160 Holdsworth 2 30 15 0 Warren 2 29 14'50 Cuff 4 54 13.50 I. Mills ... 4 52 13 0 Wilding ... 2 2(5 130 G. Mills ... 2 26 13 0 Baker 4 51 12'75 Play 4 48 120 K. Tucker 2 23 11 50 Ohlsea o 23 11-50 Dow nes 2 21 10 50 Hicksou ... 2 20 10 0 Rains 2 19 9 '50 Clayton (Ota ?o)"-' 2 19 9 '50 Clayton ... 2 16 8 0 The followingare the figures of those bowlers who took two or more wickets against the Australian team :— Balls Mdns. Buns Wkts. Avg. Wafers 24 1 8 2 4-0 Wilding ... 60 1 19 3 6 '33 Fisher 314 12 78 11 7 09 Holdship ... 120 4 41 5 8 20 Stemson 112 6 62 7 8 "85 Downes 2 SO 9 80 7 11-42 Wilson 31 0 24 2 12-0 Labatt 132 11 42 3 14-0 Findlay ] 32 3 69 4 17 25 Smith 132 2 73 4 18-25 N.cill 288 10 171. 8 21-37 Pearce 198 4 108 5 2160 Robertson ... 301 9 13S ( 23 0 Upham 522 21 190 8 23 75 Ashbolt 216 4 K0 3 33 33 Hay 132 4 7« 2 39 "