A FIRST INNINGS VICTORY

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12338, 7 January 1926, Page 7

A FIRST INNINGS VICTORY

AUCKLAND TOURISTS GET HOME MATCH AGAINST WELLINGTON COLTS BRIGHT BATTING DISPLAYS Bright batting displays were witnessed in the concluding day’s play of the Wellington Colts versus the Auckland touring team match, at Kelburn Park yesterday. Play was brimful of interest throughout, victory resting with the visitors by the margin of 30 runs on the first innings. L. G. Henms, the Auckland and New Zealand representative player, captained the visitors, while the Wellington eleven, which included B. J. Kortlang, was led by F. T. Badcock. On the previous day, Wellington, taking first strike, knocked up 157. Auckland, in reply, scored 187. WELLINGTON’S SECOND VENTURE Wellington commenced their second strike shortly after 11 o’clock, Bollings and Monkliouso being the opening pair. Hemus entrusted the attack to Coates mid Butler. Monkhouse failed to settle down, being howled neck and crop by a fast ball from Coates with his score at 4. Greipr joined Boilings, and the ’Varsity pair, playing solidlyv raised the scoro to 53 before Greig lost his wicket to a good ball from Butler. ' He had contributed a useful 23.' Latnason was the newcomer, and associated with Hollings, who was giving a stylish display, runs came at a merry pace, despite frequent changes in the attack. With the score at 13S Lnmason fell a victim to a ball from Badcley, who had been relieved behind the sticks by McCarthy. The retiring batsman had scored an aggressive 40. Bilby followed, only to be clean bowled second ball by Badeley, without his troubling the scorers. Leys filled the vacant crease. A few minutes later Bollings hoisted his halfcentury. After the luncheon adjournment Bollings and Leys continued to bat in enterprising style, 192 showing on the board before Leys was clean bowled by Butler for a bright 29. Browne and Huddleston failed to make a long stay. With the score at 218 Hollings was snapped up by McCarthy off Butler with his contribution just 5 short of the century. The ’Varsity colt had played a brilliant knock, and was warmly applauded. With the exception of Massey, who hit up 28 in quick time before being run out, the remaining lihtsmen failed to make a stand. Badcock, coming in last wicket, was smartly caught by McCarthy off Hemus when he had just opened his scoring account. Kortlang, also coming to the wickets at the tail-end, remained undefeated for 4. AUCKLAND PLAY OUT TIME Faced with the alternatives of either knocking off the 223 runs required for an outright victory or keeping their wickets intact until the drawing of stumps, and thus winning on the first innings, Auckland commenced their second strike shortly before half-past three. Badeley and McCarthy were the opening batsmen, Badcock entrusting the attack to Massey and Hollings. From the outset both batsmen scored freely, the partnership yielding 40 before McCarthy lost his wicket to a good-length ball from Hollings, when his contribution stood at 16. Gerrard was the incoming batsman, but failed to stay long, being smartly snapped up by Kortlang behind the sticks when he had just managed to open his scoring account. Monteith filled the vacant crease, and associated with Badeley, who had settled down to give a solid yet enterprising display, the total was raised from 48 to 94. With his contribution at 7, Monteith was dropped by Greig in the slips off Hollings. The Aucklander added 16 to his total before falling a victim to a combination of Hollings in the slips and Massey at the bowling wicket. Butler was the newcomer.

Badeley, batting in attractive 6tyle, hoisted his half-century with a pretty shot through the slips. Badcock rattled on the changes, Huddleston, Browne and Greig all being given a turn with the ball at the northern end. Both batsmen hit hard and often, runs coming at a fast rate. Badeley with his contribution at 68, skied a ball from Hollings into Bilby’s hands in the long field, but the catch was not accepted. A few minutes later, however. Butler’s career was cut short, Leys holding a good catch on the boundary off Huddleston. The retiring batsman had rattled on a dashing 20. Two balls later Badeley also met with disaster, being prettily snapped up at the wickets by Kortlang off Huddleston. He had given a pretty and invaluable display for 10, including eight boundary shots. As time wore on,

it became apparent that unless something very unforeseen happened victory must rest with Auckland on the first innings. The conclusion of the final over a few minutes after half past five saw Auckland with 138 runs on the board and still five wickets in hand. Johnson 4 and Coates 2 were the undefeated batsmen. Detailed scores are as follow: WELLINGTON COLTS. First Innings 157 Second Innings. Hollings, c McCarthy, b Butler 95 Monkhouse, b Coates 4 Gveig, b Butler 23 Lamason, b Badeley 40 Bilby, b Badeley 0 Leys, b Butler 29 Browne, b Johnson 1 Huddleston, run out 7 Kortlang, not, out 4 Badcock, c McCarthy, b Hemus 1 Extras 20 Total 252 Fall of wickets. —One for 5, two for 53, three for 138, four for 138, five for 192, six for 202. seven for 216, eight for 218, nine for 250, ten for 252. Bowling analysis.—Coates took one wicket for 93 runs; Johnson, one for 34; Butler, three for 47; Goodwin, none for 24; Hemus, one for 10; Badeley, two for AUCKLAND TOURING TEAM. First Innings 187 Second Innings. McCarthy, b Hollings 16 Badeley, o Kortlang, b Huddleston ... 70 Gerrard, c Kortlang, b Hollings 1 Monteith, c Hollings, b Massey 23 Butler, c Leys, b Huddleston 20 Coates, not out 2 Johnson, not out 4 Extras 2 Total for five wickets 138 i Fall of wickets.—One for 40, two for 48, three for 94, four for 132, five for 138. Bowling analysis.—Massey took one wicket for 23 runs; Hollings, two for 39; Huddleston, two for 38; Browne, none fdr 16; Greig, none for 21, CLUB CRISPT SATURDAY’S FIXTURES ■UMPIRES AND GROUNDS. The following umpires have been allotted for Saturday’s games: SENIOR. Hutt v. Fetone, at Hutt, No. 1; P. Bevan and G. A. Jenness. Wellington v. Y.M.C.A.. Basin Reserve, No. 1; A. Francis and C. Webb. Institute v. Old Boys, Basin Reserve, No. 2; W. R. Bock and R. F. Steele. Midland v. University, Kelburn Park, No. 1; D. McKenzie and B. L. Carroll. Thorndon v. Kilbirnie, Kilbirnio Park, No. 1; W. Davidge and L. T. Lambert. JUNIOR A. Old Bovs v. Hataitai, Kelburn Park, No. 2: R. Brooks and W. Eglin. Y.M.C.A. v. Petone, Petone, No. 2; W. B. Gough and F. W. Thompson. Midland v. Institute, Wakefield Park, No. 1; W. J. Chatfield and A. Tidman. Kilbirnio v. Thorndon, Anderson Park, No. 2; G. Hanson and W, Matson. JUNIOR B. University v. Midland, Andeison Park, No. 3; W. E. Watts and R. Hendry. Institute v. Kilbirnie, Newtown Park, No. 1; N. W. Whittle and J. D. May. JUNIOR C. WeUineton A v. University, Kelburn Park. No. 3; J. R. Burley and S. fcerguseoM. Y.M.C.A. v. Old Boys, Newtown ;Park, No. 2; F. W. Clayton and H. Yeoman. MIDLAND TEAMS The following teams have been chosen to represent Midland on Saturday:— Senior: Baker, Dind, Hutchings (2), Patrick, Clark, Doneghue, Turvey, Judd, Bruce, Cleverley. - Junior A; Hatch, Tidman, Little, Walker, Fanthorpe, Shillson, Spence, W&tson, Allen, Hutchings, Lloyd* Junior B: Smith, Hutchings, Cummings, Bromley, Huddleston, Lake, Harvey, McKinnon. Walker, Robinson. Dainty. Third A: Jacobi. Pendall, Hill, Cohen, Cutts, Lawton, Mooney, Doyle, Stevenson. Bentley, Wotten ; Davies. Third B t Welch, Richardson, Lawtoi*, Burke, Orange, Lapworth, Robertson, Le Marquand, Turner, Russell, Mason, Standidge.

University junior B team to play Midland at Anderson Park, No. 3 wicket, on. January 9thClouston, Digliton, Hall, Lovo, Kalangher, Mullins, Gane, Moore, Whiteman, Blakeney, Hain. NEW ZEALAND TEAM DELAYED TWO MORE MATCHES LIKELY A WINDFALL FROM ADELAIDE. By Telegraph.—,Frees Assn. —Copyright SYDNEY, January 6. Owing to the hold-up of the UHmaxoa, the New Zealand cricketers will be unable to return on Friday. The team will plav Newcastle on and Saturday, ana an endeavour is being made to meet a Maitland eleven on Monday and Tuesday. _ . The manager (Mr J. F. Peake} says that he has been notified from Adelaide that the South Australian Association has decided to give the whole net proceeds of the match there, amounting to j 6455, to the New Zealand Council. If the suggested match with Wellington i 8 definitely arranged, the whole team will *ail by tho Mnunganui on January 15th. Otherwise, tho Aucklanders will leave by the Niagara on 14th, and tho remainder by the Maunganui. VICTORIA HAS A CHANCE SHEFFIELD SHIELD GAME 604 IN SECOND INNINGS. By Telegraph.—Press Assn —Copyright 'Received January 6, 10.30 p.m.) MELBOURNE, January 6.. Victoria, in their second innings in the Sheffield Shield match against South Australia, scored 604 (Hansford 55. .Millar 33, Thompson 35, Woodfull 236. Ryder 95). ScoH took three wickets for 152 runs. South Australia, in their second innings, have lost thvee wickets for 38. Tho weather was fined, and the wicket in good order. ' Woodfull played a great, careful innings. which lasted 373 minutes.. Ryder was at the top of his form, timing well, and getting plenty of power into his strokes. His splendid batting assisted Woodfull to give the Victorians a good chance of winning. The South Australian howling lacked sting, but the fielding was good. South Australia made 462, and Victoria 232, in the first innings.