CRICKET.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13136, 21 November 1904, Page 2

CRICKET.

FIRST GRADE. Albion v. Oi'oiio. The match Albion v, Opoho was begun on the hill ground on Saturday. The rain before commencement of play rendered tho ball n little greasy. Tho batting qualities of tho hill men were sadly wanting, and tho men who should have runs did nothing, as tho score shdws," and six wickets were down for 31 rims. The tail end came, to .their assistance, and by thoir qid the total reached-a higher figure thqn at one timo seemed likely.' Their fielding also might be improved, several ,ensy catches being missed. On tho. Albion side, Dyson, who hails from.Lancashire, made his debut in Ssnior-criekot herd, and'by his display showed that he Ims had careful coaching, and it lie gota into form should bo a thorn in the side of somo of Duncdin's bowlers. Hia display on Saturday was masterly, his hitting all round the wicket being much admired. Cummings also batted in his best style, and the Opoho sooro was passed without the loss of a wicket. A separation was effected by a smart eatch at point by Kenny.' Opoho, winning the toss, elected to bat, Kenny and Eckhoff being tho pioneer batsmen, Spenco opened, from tho southern, end, sending down ft maiden to Eokhoff. This batiman began by scoring 3 off Corbott, and did the same with Sponco next over. He siiii scored' off .Corbett, but the latter had his revenge by bowling'Kenny. 13—1—0. Kilgour filled the vacancy, but in Spoiico'fi next ovor EckhofT snicked a ball into Crnmond's hands. 17—2—13. Drake started cautiously,, but lost Kilgour, who placod ono into Cummings's hands at slip. 18—3—1. Campbell was the incomer, and, with Drake, added 11 to the total when the former drove a ball hard to mid-off, whero Dry brought off a good catoh, "29— 4—B. M'Gavin camo in only to return, as did Chadwiok, six wickets being down for 3i runs, when Crowe joined Drake. These two mado the best stnnd of tho innings, ouch batsman storing slowly off each bowler! With tho score at 63 Spcnce gavo way to Gumming.?, who in two overs had 11 hit off him. At this stage Drako gave Stuart a chance, off Corbctt, which was accepted, tile retiring batsman having contributed 27 by carcful cricket. Johnston assisted Crowo in making another serviceable stand when it was required, and after getting on 15 was clean bowled by .Oorbett. 83—8—15. Lear came in, but lost Crowe, who foil a victim to Cummings. 91—9—16. M'Lcau, the last man, did not reign long, being bowled by Corbett, tho innings closing for 92 runs. At 4.'15 Opoho took the field, Cummings and Dyson facing the. bowling of Eokhoff and Chadwick. Both batsmen began vigorously. and soon had 20 on tho board, tho batting being of u high order. .At 40 Eok'nolf gave way to Crowo, who in two overs had 16 hit off him. Chadwick shortlyafter changed ends, EckhofF going on in his pi.'ii'O at the southern end, but runs still came freely, each batsman driving the ball to tho rails. With the score at 80 M'Gavin took Eekhcff's place, Dyson having got his half-century, Cummings being 37. With 6 inns added Dyson gave a bard catch to Kenny at point, which was well taken. The retiring hat-man's innings, with the oxcoption of a lightning catch at deepslip when ho was 17, was faultless, his batting, especially on the log-side, being particularly brilliant. Tho partnership had carried iiie score to 1 over the Opoho total. Dyson's scoro consisted of five 4's and ten 3's. Cramond took his placc, but with 9 run; added lost Cummings, who placed one in til" same position as tho last man. 110 had contributed 40 by good crickot, but gave, a chance when he was 22. 102—2 —40. Stuart, tho inccmor, with Cramond, carried tho score to 124, when the former put ono intu the slips, whioli EckhofF held. 124—3—12. Cramond and Dry played out time, with tho score at 138 for the loss of three wiclccts. Messrs 11. Harris and G. Nelson were tho officials controlling the game. The following are the details: — Osomo.—First Innings. Kenny, h Oorbett .. 0 Kckhofl, c Criunowl, b Spencc .. 13 Kilgour, c G. Cmmnings, b Corbett. 1 Drake, c Stuart, b Corbett .. ~ 27 Campbell, c. Dry, b Spenco .. .. S M'Gavin, b Spcnce 2 Chadwick, b Spcncc 0 Crowe, e Cohen, b Cummings .. 1G Johnston, b Corbctt 35 not out 2 , M'Lesn, b 'Corbctt 0 Extras 8 Total 93 Bon-ling Analysis.—Spenee, 14 overs, 7 maidens, 2D runs, 4 wickcts; Oorbett, 1G.3 overs, s.maidens, 39 runs, 5 wickets; E. 'Gumming*, 3 overs, 11 .tuus, 1 wicket. Albion.—First Innings. G. Cummings, c Kenny, b Chadwick 40 Dyson, c Kenny, b Chadwick .. 53 Cramond, noli out .. 23 Stuart, c Eokhoif, b 'Chadwick .. 12 ])rv, not out 5 ' Extras • 3 Total for three wickets ..138 DUKKUIN V. GUAXCF,. .The match Dimedin v. Grange was coniroewed on the Carisbrocik Ground on Saturday beroro n fair numbci of spectators. Tho weather was anything but cricketlike, and the fieldsmen had an unpleasant timo of it. Grange, winning the, toss, elected to bat, and the start, they mndo did not augur well for a long score, as four wickets fell for 24, out of which Patterson had shaped well for 16. An adjournment was nutdo nt this stage for tho rain. When play was resumed Downes and Henderson woro associated, and an invaluable stand was made—Downes playing one of his very best innings, laying on tho wood to anything looso, and being content to play 1 lie good ones -that came along. The tens continued to mount rapidly till the score reached 91. At this stage Henderson put his leg in front of one from Reunion, and departed for an invaluable 15. Robinson filled the gap, and another standi was made, the scoro being taken to 138, ohiefly off the bat of Aleo Downes. At this stage Shacklook got Robinson caught. 153—6 —9. J. Downes stepped to tho crease; but he was caught off the same bowler with the score unaltered. Jackson joined A. Downes, and 5 runs were added to tho score, when Downcs's innings was brought to a closo by Graham taking a good, catch off Sliaekloclo in tho long field. The retiring batsman had contributed 91 by almost, faultless batting, only one chance, and that a rather difficult one, being down against him. His strokes ali round tho wicket were bard and clean, and he gave a display that pleased the spectators who braved the elements and woncfed their way to the Caledonian Ground. Ho reoaived hearty applause on retiring, and had hard luck in not reaching tho coveted century, With his departure the end' soon came, Torrance bagged the last two wickets in'quick time, and the inuings terminated for 146 just, on tho call of Shacklock (four for 40) and Torraucc (fivo for 44) bowled oxcecdingly well with tho greasy ball. Messrs 11. White and .1, M'Connoohie officiated as umpires. The following are the dotailed scores:— Oeanoe.—First Innings. v Patterson, b Shaddock 1G Kobcrts, b -Torrance .. .. .. 1 Johnston, b Torranco •- I Baker, b Torrance 1 A. Downes, c Graham, b Shacklock 91 Henderson, ttw, b licardon .. .. 16 Robinson, c Drumni, b Shacklook 9' J. Downes, c Torrance, b Shacklock 0 Jackson, b Torrance 3 Chadwick, b Torrance .. ... 'i. 0 T. Downes, not out .. .... >. .. 1 Extras 8 • Total ..146 Bowling Ana-lysis.—Shacklock, 81 balls, 3 maidens, 40 runs, -1 wickets; Torrance, 90 balls, 2 maidens, 44 Tims, 3 wickets; Jlackcrsy, 12 balls, 16 runs; Reunion, 24 balls, 28 runs, 1 wioket; Wilkie, 24' balls, 10 tuiis.. Caiusbkook A v. Caiusbhook B. The Carisbrook Club's opening day is always held over for thd meeting of the dub' 6 two senior teams, and, with two of the club's juniors also on the ground, the day

is usually a great suoqess. The members provido & lavish supply of tea and cakes, and the lady. frienas afford the nocessary assistanco in attending to the wapts of players and visitors. Unfortunately on Saturday afternoon the play was just about to commence when heavy rain fell, and, with other showers, which increased in ! ■Eoverity as tho day woro oil, a great number of ladies were disappointed, and tho club in consequenco has decided to j hold another opening day next Saturday. Tho A team, winning tho toss, docided to bat, and Austin opened the bowling to.Howdea, who was missed in the slips in tho first over, but only survived until 5 runs worn on tho board. Lyttlct n, after being missed at third man, retired at 27 to a splendid catch in the slips by Jlills. Peerless and Fisher took tho sooro to 63 when tho former was caught, and E. J. Austin wad the only other batsman besidos Fisher who was capable of negotiating tho bowling. Fisher was streaky in the sfips at times, and was badly missed there, but otherwise batted well. Scores:— Carisbrook A—First Innings. Howden, lbw, b ilaitland .. .. 2 Lyttelton, o Mills, b Austin .. 7 Pearlcss, c (Mills, b Sicdeborg .. 22 A, H. Fisher, not out 39 Harraway, b Austin 0 Adams, c Fenwick, b Austin ~6 E, J. Austin, b Austin 12 Smith, c sub., b Siedeberg .... 0 Ward, at' Stables, b Sicdeberg ... 0 Butler, c Fonwick, b Sicdeborg ..0 | N.'Fisher, c Fenwick, b Austin .. 0 Extras 8 Total as Bowling Analysis.—Austin, 118 lmlls, , 4 maidens, 34 runs, 6 wickets; 'Siedeberg, GO balls, 4 maidens, 19 ruiiß, 4 wickets; Maitland, GO baMs, 2 .maidens, 35 runs, 1 wicket. SECOND GIiADE. The niatoh Grange and Dunedin No. 2 was played on tho North Ground. Dunedin, batting first, made 121, J. Faulks (30), Carver (14), Maclcan (11), Thomson (11) being tho highest scorers. Grange scored 54 for one wicket, Daniels (25 not out) and Brydon (18 not out) batting very nicely, Crosbie (five wickets for 33 runs)' and Wright (four for 27) bowled well for the Grange. Albion met Carisbrook D at Carisbrook under, very unfavourable conditions, and halt tho afternoon was wasted on account of rain. The Carisbrook won tho toss, and 1 elcoted to bat, and when stumps wcro drawn they had lost seven wickcts for 131. Uttley wsil in first, and is still not out with a scoro of 64, having batted really well, his strokes on the off being well timed' and clean. Martin (20 not out) and Macdonald (14) also played good cricket. Murdoch (twu for 27) and Shelton (four for 40) sccurcd the wickcts for tho Albion. .The. Albion desires to thank the lady supporters of the Carisbrook for kindly supplying afternoon ten, which was vory much appreciated. Tho match Dunedin No. 1 v. Opoho was commenced on the Caledonian Ground. Opoho won the toss, and elected to bat, and itftor several adjournments bn account of tho heavy rain they were disposed of for 58, Drako (13) and Timlin (14 not out) batting wcli. Skitch (three for 2), Wilson (four for 22), and Given (three for 27) secured the wickcts. At call of timo Dunedin had lost five wickets for 52 (Skitoli 17, Croxford Civon 12). Messrs Briggs and Hunter officiated as umpires. THIRD GRADE. The High School defeated Eoslyn by 151 runs, 'lho School made 180, Scott batting very well for 89. Tho other double-figure scorers were—Rutherford (35), 11. Bannerman (17), and Robertson (17). Roslyn responded with 29, out of which Hauna was top scorer with 8. The wickets woro divided between Rutherford (three for 12) Smith (three for 10), Robertson (two for 2, and Ifrasor (two for 2). Tho Mornington defeated the Opoho at Mornington by 99 runs on tho first innings, tho scores being 172 and 73 respectively. Fur the Mornington I). Mason (54), J. Clarke (49), T. Young (18), D. Scott (14). A. Cooper (10), and H. Webb (11 not out) batted veii, Irvine. (25) and J. Reid (14) doing likewise for Opoho. D. Mason (for Mornington) and M'Kay (for Opoho) wcro the most successful bowlers. < Albion met Green Island on tho North Ground,bbutt t owing to the showery woather tho match is unfinished. Albion batted first and made the respectable score of 162, Corbett leading the way with a wcll-com- 1 piled 32. Ho was closely followed by Duthie (26), Harris (23), Black (20), Bnoklo (16), and Moon (19 not out). M. Harraway secured the most wickets for Green Island. Green Island havo no wickets down for 22, Kemball (15), Prebblc (7) playing out time, lho match is thus at a very interesting stage. The match Dunedin No. 1 v. No. 2 was played on tho Caledonian Ground.' No. 2, batting first, totalled 94, Forrester batting well for 26. Roll (30), l'orranco (10) also reached douh!6 figures. Eekhold (seven for 34) and Wycherlcy (two for 5) tfowlcd well for the No, 1 loam. At i«:i of time the Ao. 1 had scored 24 without tho loss of a wicket; (Itowiatt 12 out-out. M'Farlano 10 not out). Messrs Wesl; and Cavanagh officiated as umpires. FOURTH GRADE. Tho match Mornington No. 2 v. Port. Chalmers, played at Port, resulted in a win for Mornington by 18 tiuip. Mornington, batting put up 76, double- figures being reached by Williams (14), Durston, Mson, Pitfkard (12 each), and B. Caradus (10). Port responded with 58, Grey (27 not out) and Speneo (16) batting well. J. Caradus (fivo for 10) and Durston bowled well for Mornington, as did Eweu and Pope for Port. The. match Mornington No. 1 v. Dunediu was commenced at Mornington. Dunedin, halting first, scored 84 for two wickcts, lough (36 not. mil), Limbic (27), and Skitch i not out) batt.ing well. This match will bo concluded on Friday afternoon (Show Day). Carisbrook F defeated Anderson's Bay by 76 runs. Carisbrook scored m (Pctro 59 not out, Thomson 26, Fnirbairn 14). The Bay replied with 35. For Carisbrook Petre scoured six wickets for 20, while Ross and W ctherstono bowled well for Anderson's Bay. Star No. 1 defeated Opoho at Opoho hv w I ™ ns ' m „ Sc T s: Sflu ' 79. Opoho 56. Watson (22), Eyes (15), and Dow (15) reached double figures for Star. Cowan (33 not out) batted splendidly for Opoho. Black and \\ntson bowled woll for Star, Austin and (Jsten doing likewise for Opoho Albion met. Hosljn on the North Ground, but tho game is unfinished. Albion batted first and made 115. Hart (Si—«, nice, free innings) hairelough (19), and Matthewspn (15) made the bulk of the runs. Smith (live wickets) and Burt (four wickcts) bowled well for itoslyn. Roslyn at the call of time had lost three wicket* for 98. Aspinall, going m first was not out with a nieclveompiled 55, while Reynolds is also not out w'tlii a steadily-made 22. Fairclougli (two wf i I"r J l lcl; «U olle ' or 12 i secured the Wickets for tho Albion. This match will be coiicludod to-night, weather permitting. the High School defeated the Star No. 2 qq'/lf T« X hp S oll ° ol ' first- madeira m v. 00 IV s " 15 no t o»t, Brinslcy ■itj. I lie Star replied with 52. For the winners Steel took four winkets for 11 runs and Cornish five for 37; while Johnson took fieven wickets for the losers. OTHER .MATCHES.

_ High Sohool A defeated Normal School bv yu«s 0" the first innings. Scores: Normal ab, High School 62. For the winners Sim batted well for 15, while Slater and Irvine made 12 each. Sim took bowling honours with seven for 17. For tho losers Burt and Bagley were tho best.

A Christchuroh telegram states that the Wither was perfect for Saturday's cricket. Midland A kept Sydenham in the field all the afternoon, scoring 255 for four wickots (Lawrenco 102, Strange 77, mite 35 not' out). United, playing Lancaster Park A scored 100 (Weston 25). Callaway took eight wickers for 31 runt-. Lancaster Park Jmvo lost six wickets for 118 (0. Ridley 30, Orohard 24, Callaway 19). Lancaster Park B met Midland B, scoring 159 (Atkinson 65 not out, North 32,: Toomer 25). Midland lost four wickets'.for 101 (Prcbblo 47 not, out, AVilson 31). In tho Second Grade T. D. Harman made 120, not out." ' A Wellington telegram states' that in Saturday's senior cricket matches tho Old Boys, playing against Newtown, in their first innings made 197 (Blaoklock 47, Staples 34). Newtown in their first innings' scored 95 |Alpe 19, Spraggon 16). In the Wellington y. Phcenix match PlitEnix ,in their first innings made 76 (M'Lennan 19, Hickoy 28). Tlio annual cricket match between tho brethren of Loyal Caversham Lodge, M.U., and tho Painters of Hillside Worksltopa has been postponed to Saturday, December 3. In previous matches these teams have been wry ovenly balanced, and the koenost interest is invariably manifested in this annual event. Last year the Hillside Painters secured viotory by the narrow margin of 8 runs.