MODERATE BATTING

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12337, 6 January 1926, Page 6

MODERATE BATTING

WELLINGTON COLTS IN ACTION AGAINST AUCKLAND TOURING TEAM VISITORS OVERHAUL WELL-' INGTON’S TOTAL Moderate batting displayed by both elevens was the order of the day’6 play at Kelburn Park yesterday when, under ideal conditions, a team of Wellington colts, led by F. T. Badcock and including the >ever-green B. L. ‘ Kortlang in place of C. MacKenzie who ‘ was unavailable, commenced a two days’ match against the Auckland touring team, captained by the weJlknown Auckland and New Zealand representative player, L. G. Hemus. WELLINGTON TAKES FIRST KNOCK Winning' the toss Badcock decided to take first strike, sending Hollings and Monkhouse to the wickets. Hemus entrusted the attack to Coates and Butler. With the score-board showing but seven runs Hollings met with disaster, being run out after ho had contribtued a couple. Greig filled the vacant crease but failed .to trouble the scorers, having his stumps shattered by h. -fast ball from Coate3. With two wickets fallen before the appearance of double figures on the hoard the outlook was anything but bright. Lamason, however, proved the saving agent, and associated with Monkhouse, who had settled down to give a solid display. managed to give a rosier aspect to the situation. Hitting hard and often, Lamason gave an attractive and aggressive display, and despite fro quent. changes in the attack his halfcentury appeared in fast time. WitTT his contribution at four over the half--centt'ry Lamason’s career came to \ finish. Johnson holding a skier off one of Hemus’s slows at short-leg. The retiring batsman had plaved a snorkling knock, having hit a sixer and four boundary shots. Monkhouse, who had plodded along into the thirties mainly bv singles, lost his wicket shortly afterwards, getting his leg in front to a ball from Johonson when his contribution stood at- *3B. In the mean time two more Wellington wickets had fallen, Bilby being snapped up' behind the sticks by Badeley off Coates, with his score at two, and Leys falling n victim to Coates before he had opened his scoring account. Kortlang ju&fc managed to reach double figures before losing liis wicket to a good bp l l from Johnson. The remaining wickeFs went cheanlv; Brown. Huddleston, and Massey all being bowled neck and crop by Coates for an additional 12 runs. Badcock, who came to the create the tail end remained undefeated with 11 to bis credit. The last wicket fell for the moderate total of 157. Coates’s fast deliveries proved the chief destroying force, the speed botvier bagging six wicketp for 40 runs. AUCKLAND AT THE WICKETS Auckland commenced tEeir first strike shortly after three o’clock, Gerrard and McCarthy opening to the bowling of Massey and Hollings. Gerrard failed to stay long being smartly stumped by Kortlang, who did yeo- j man service behind the sticks, in place of McKenzie, with the scoreboard showing 7, ail of which had been contributed by the retiring batsman. Badeley was the newcomer, and in partnership with McCarthy soon took the measure of the attack. Playing with great confidence and meeting the hall with the full force of tho bat, Badelev scored at an exhilarating Tate, while McCarthy, although hatting solidly, also scored freely. It was -not until the partnership had yielded over a century, the total being raised from 7to 111, that Massey finally got a beauty past Badeley. The retiring batsman had given an attractive and enterprising display for 65, including one big hit for six and eight boundary shots. McCarthy lost his wicket shortly afterwards per medium of < a combination of Hollings in the slips and Massey at the bowling wicket. He had nlaved a solid and valuable knock for 44. WELLINGTON’S TOTAL OVERHAULED Monteifch and Johnson became associated in a fine scoring partnership, and were instrumental in seeing Wellington’s total overhauled for the loss of only five wickets. With the advent of Browne at the howling end, the complexion of the innings took on a different aspect. Sending down a medium pace ball from the northern end, Browne swung in dangerously and soon accounted for Johnson, the latter getting his leg in front with his contribution at 20.

HEMUS BOWLED FIRST BALL Hemus was the incoming batsman. A minute later the Auckland skipper was wending his way back towards the pavilion. Browne shattered his Teg pin with his opening ball. Badcock brought Hollings on again at the southern end, in place of Massey, and the change proved a success. The ’Varsity colt clean-bowled Monteith. The retiring batsman had contributed a dashing 23. Six wickets down for 181, changed into nine wickets down for only an additional three runs. Shortly before six o’clock - the last wicket fell, Browne clean-howling Coates, the last man, who had just opened his scoring account; with ‘ OTl © out of the box.” The scoreboard showed 187, thirty runs ahead of Wellington’s total. Browne showed <»reat form with the ball sending übwn 26 halls and bagging three wickets, including Hemus at the trifling cost of 4 runs apiece. The match which will he resumed this morning remains in an interesting condition. Detailed scores are as follows: WELLINGTON COLTS. First Innings. Hollings, run out Monkhouse, lbw, b Johnson 38 Greijt, b Coates ** Lamason, c Johnson, b Hemus ... 54 Bilby, c Badeley, b Coates 2 Leys, b Coates Kortlang, b Johnson 10 Browne, b Coates 0 Badcock, not out II Ruddleston, b Coates I Masscv, h Coates Extras 28 Total 157 Fall of wickets. —One for 7, two for 8, three For 79, four for 90, five for 90, six for 117, seven for 123, eight for 127, nine for 132, ten for 157. BowlFng analysis.—Coates took six

wickets for'4o runs; Johnson, two for 42; Hemus, one for 17; Butler, none for 20; Goodwin, none for 10. AUCKLAND TOURING TEAM. First Innings. J. P. Gerrard, st Kortlang, b Hollings 7 F. McCarthy, o Hollings, b Massey 44 S. A. Badeley, b Massey 65 L. T. Monteith, b Hollings 23 V. O. Butler, c Lamason, b Massey 6 | L F. Johnson, Ibw, b Browne ... 20 L. G. Hemus, b Browne 0 N. H. Hockin, st Kortlang, b Hollings 3 L E. Vivian, not out 2 U. L. Goodwin, b Massey 4 W. J Coates, b Browne 1 Extras 12 Total 387 Fall of wickets. —One for 7, two for 111, three tor 115, four for 138, five for 145, six for 181, seven for 181, eight for 181, nine for 184. ten for 187. Bowling analysis.—Massey took four wickets for 57 runs; Browne, three for 12; Hollings, three for 22; Badcock, none for 24; Ruddleston, none for 37; Lamason, none for 17. PLUNKET SHIELD CRICKET AUCKLAND DEFEAT OTAGO \ FIVE WICKETS VICTORY. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, January 5. The Plunket Shield match was resumed to-day in fine weather. The wicket was showing signs of wear. Auckland won by five wickets and. three runs. Snedden and Smith, the not-out men, with 143 on the hoard for tho loss of two wiokets, resumed batting, the aide requiring 271 to win. The partnership continued until the second century wa in sight, when Torrance clean bowled Smith for 56. Anthony followed. Runs came steadily, and the score at noon was three wickets for 240. Anthony joined Snedden after Smith’s departure. Runs came steadily, till Anthony was oaught on the boundary while endeavouring to dilvo Alloo. With the total at 247, Frater was over-eager to get runs, and was caught at mid-on, after making 10. Then Cooper came in. Onlv four runs were wanted, and he hit for two, and with one wanted, Snedden banged Douglas to the boundary. \ OTAO. First innings 131 Second innings 472 AUCKLAND. First innings 333 Second Innings. Mills, run out 20 Horspool, b Blamires 0 Snedden. not out 131 Smith, b Torrance 56 Anthony, c Zimmerman*b A 1100... 22 Frater, c Galland, b Douglas 10 Cooper, not out 2 Extras 33 Total for five wickets 274 Bowling analysis. Torrance, one wicket for 69 runs; Blamires, one for 46; Zimmerman, none for 13; Alloo, one for 15; Conradi, none for 27; Galland, none for 31; Douglas, one for 40.

BRONZE MEDALLION WINNERS OF PLUNKET SHIELD. Australian interest in New Zealand cricket, though not shown by the public to any great extent during the Dominion team’s present tour, is indicated in the fact that this season’s winners of the Plunket Shield are to receive similar recognition to that Which is to be given to the Sheffield Shield winners and the premiership winners in the various Australian States. Advice has been received that the Sydney “Referee” intends to present to each of the winning teams in the competitions mentioned a set of bronze medallions. The medallions, which depict a batsman and a wicketkeeper in action at the crease, are works of art, and they will he fittingly inscribed for each player.

THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY. Tlie following are the third and fourth grade fixtures for Saturday next, 9th instant: THIRD A. Y.M.C.A. v. Railways, Wakefield, No. 4. Thorndon win by default from St. Patrick’s. Midland B v. Kilbirnie, Kilbirnie, No. 2. Hutt v. Institute, Hutt, No. 5. Midland A v. Kaiwarra, Newtown, No. 4. Old Boys win by default from Wellington College. THIRD B. Y.M.C.A. win b,y default from WellesIgy College. Johnsonville v. Eastbourne, Johnsonville, No. 2. Kaiwarra v. Hutt Maoris, Petone, No. 4. Hutt v. Petone Wesley, Hutt, No. 6. Karori v. Kilbirnie, Karori, No. 5. Petone v. Institute, Petone, No. 3. Technical College, a bye. FOURTH GRADE. Institute win by default from Wellesley College. Petone v. Hutt, Petone, No. 5. Technical College win by default from Scots College. Stop Out v. Petone Wesley, Anderson Park, No. 1. Y.M.C.A. win by default from Wellington College.

MERCANTILE LEAGUE FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY. Following are the matches for Saturday:— P. and T. Pipitea v. Vacuum, Karori Park. Dalget.v’s v. Macky, Logan and Caldwell. Gollin’s v. Cowan’s, Newtown Park, , 7 - Pastimes v. Ford, Newtown Park, No. 6. Niven’s v. OUlin’s, Wakefield Park, No. 5. Harbour Board v. Munt, Cottrell, Wakefield Park, No. 6. Stewart’s v. Cable’s, Wakefield Park, No. 7. Whitcomho and Tombs v. Todd Motor Company, Kilbirnie Reserve.

BOYS’ LEAGUE A meeting of the Wellington Boys’ Cricket League management committee was held in the Stop Out clubrooms, those present being Messrs A. E. Mason (in the chair), F. C. Gentry, E. Heath, R. Dunn, R. Osborn, and J. Hitehen (secretary.) Telegraphic advice was received from Auckland of the cancellation of the tour of a boys’ team. The Auckland boys were to have played the local boys at the collego grounds on Friday and Saturday next. An endeavour is being made by the league to obtain the co-operation of the Wellington Cricket Association in an effort to promote more junior teams. AUSTRALIAN TOUR UNSATISFACTORY GATES BIG FINANCIAL LOSS. Per Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, January 5. It is stated that the New Zealand cricket tour will result in considerable loss, and disappointment is felt here that the New South Wales side was simply a second eleven. Had stars been included, the gate would have been more satisfactory. Although the performance of the New Zealanders during their present visit to Australia has been Highly satisfactory, the attendances at the various matches have been disappointing, and ns a result the tour will show a heavy financial loss. During the recent visit to Adelaide, Mr J. F. Peake, secretary of the New Zealand Council and manager of the New Zealand team, made some remarks concerning the financial side of the tour, and mentioned that the New Zealand council expected to lose from £I2OO to £I4OO. It was hoped, therefore, that the council would be able to arrange for visits bv Australian Slate teams to New Zealand, and so build up its finances again. Tn noting Mr Peake’s remarks, the Sydney “Referee” states: “The different associations in Australia might stretch a point and give the New Zealanders the whole of the profits, less hare match expenses, from the gates. This would cost them comparatively little, and would he very encouraging to the New Zealanders, whose .enthusiasm for the game and promise as players, besides their proverbial hospitality ‘to our own tourists, merit all the consideration pos-, sihlo from those controlling the gamein the, Australian States. Besides, State should. aspire to send. its teams across the Tasman Sea. There are no more delightful cricketing jaunts in the world than. those to New Zealand, and there is no tour more likely to assist* in bringing to their fullest possible development any colts who may be selected to trip away with the more experienced players.”

VICTORIA FIGHTING HARD double-century by woodful MAGNIFICENT INNINGS. By Telegraph.—Press 'Assn —Copyright (Received January 5, 10 p.m.) MELBOURNE, January 5. Victoria, in their second innings against South Australia, have scored 372 with the loss of three wickets (Woodful, in, 20S, Hendry 59, Ryder, in, 66). . The weather was fine and cool, and the wicket good. Victoria fought desperately, but runs came slowly, the batsmen taking no chances against excellent howling. Woodful fought a magnificent uphill battle, not taking a single risk, and played a brilliant innings. South Australia in their first innings scored 462, and Victoria scored 232.