CRICKET

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 4318, 29 March 1901, Page 6

CRICKET

The wnilher wm perfect yostwlny for the mjjjual cricket match Between the Government Insurance and A.M.P. elevens, the former winning an exciting game by 9 runs on the first innings, Latt-a, the Government Insurance skipper, won the toss (for the tenth consecutive time this season), and elected to bat. His team was dismissed for 83 runs. Of this number George Webb made 36 out of 37 while at, the wickets. Wcon contributed a serviceable 14 not cut, and extras also readied doable figures. Barclay (five for 24) and Hickson (three for 26) bowled best for tha , A.M.P., who, with theirscore at 54 for four wickets, - appeared to hold a winning advantage at the luncheon adjournment. The wickets, however, fell quickly On the resumption of play, and the innings closed for 74 (Sloman 38. Barclay -■-17). Arnold (four for 32), Banks (four for 10) bowled best for tha Government eleven. Latta also rendered. good Service with five smart catches, v. hile Niven, behind the sticks,, allowed not a single extra. The “Staters 1 ’ made 196 in their second strike, George Webb playing a fine innings of 118 not out. Kelling-21 and King’ la. Ip rdaytng out time the A.M.P. .made-33- for thr?n wickets (Wheeler 14. Macbeth 15 not out). During the afternoon refreshments- were provided by the A.M.P. 'players, who were subsequently entertained at a smoke “social’’ at the rooms of the Government Insurance Social Club. A match at bowin' was also played between the two offices, victory on this occasion resting with the “Australian” representatives.