CRICKET.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14087, 16 December 1907, Page 3

CRICKET.

FIRST GRADE. Duxedix v. Orouo.

This match resulted in an oasv win for Dunedin by an innings and 36 rune. Cramond (43 not. out) and Bannerman (10 not out) continued their innings for Dunedin, and a separation was not effected until tho total reached 191. Cramond (82) was the first to go. well bowled by EckliofF. 110 compiled his runs bv most; refreshing cricket, his strokes being' hard and clean, albeit ho was badly missed twice. Graham ind Courtis did not last long, and after Mackersy had played a oouplc of overs the innings was declared olosed with the 6core at 235 for seven wickets. Bannerman carried his bat for nil invaluable 60. oompiled by steady, and occasionally by forceful, orickct. Eckhoff was easily the best of the Opoho trundlera, keeping a good length and getting _ plenty of pace on. Opoho's second innings realised only 61 runs, Dunedin thus securing a three-point win. Tlie only batsmen to do anything were Eckhoff (an unorthodox 19) and Kenny (a very, very patient 8). Mackersy was again the destroying angel, and he obtained the splendid average of seven wickets for 51 runs (14 for 59 for the match). Melvin also bowled well, but his break was too big to get wickets with. Tho following aro the scores:—

Dcnkdi.w—First Innings. • Do la Mere, c Haydcn, b Eckhoff 32 Wlson, b Eckhoff 9 Torrance, c Timlin, b Webb .. .. 12 Eckhold. c Kenny, b Kckkoft .. 26 Cramond, b Ecklioff .. .. .... .. 82 Bannerman. not oub GO t Graham, b Ecklioff .. 0 ■Courtis, b Ecklioff .. 11 Mackersy, not out. 0 Extras ~ 3 Total for seven wickets (innings declared closed) 035 Bowling Analysis.—EckkcfT. IG3 balls, 4 inaidens, 87 runs, G wickets; Webb, 72 balls. 1 maiden, 49 runs, 1 wicket.; Turnbull, 3G halls, 29 runs; M'Lean, 12 balls, 12 runs; Anderson, 18 balls, 23 runs; llayden, 80 talis, 21 runs. Orouo. First Innings „ ~138 Second Inniugg. Kenny, run out 8 J. Timlin, b Jfackersy .. 3 ■Ecklioff, b Me!vin .. .. .. .. 19 Jno. Timlin, b Mackersy 5 Tumbull, 1) Jfackersy .. .. 1 Kilgour, b Mackersy 8 Webb, c Melvin, b Mackersy .. 3 llayden, b Mackersy 1 Anderson, run put 5 M'Lean, c Bannerman, b Mackersy o Evans, not out .. 3 Extras G Total G1 Bowling Analysis.—Mackersy, SO balls, 2 laaidens, 31 runs,. 7 wickets; Torrance, 24 balls, 2 maidens, 4 runs; Melvin, C 6 balls, 2 maidens, 20 runs, 1 wicket. A I,BIOS' v. Cawsbrook B.

Albion and Carisbrook B continued their ganio 011 tho North Ground on Saturday. Albion 011 the previous day having lest seven wickets for 111 (Cramond 32 and Corbett 23), tho not-out batsmen defied all attempts 011 tiie part of Carisbrook bowlers to dislodgo them until 193 appeared on the •hoard, Oramond, who had 1 made 87 by nice cricket, boing finely taken by G. Thomson. His innings was invaluable to Albion, as when he and Corbett went in seven widkets ivero down for 67, and things looked none too well, but when ho left Albion were 23 runs to the good. Corbett (58) shotted tliat lie can bat when ho likes. Dry (40 not out) played vigorous cricket for his runs, and Williams (40) also adopted forcing tactics. Included in his score was a fine drive for 6 out of the g-round. Tho innings closcd for 287. Austin,- Williams, and Bravn were tho most euccMsful bowlers for Carisbrook. Carisbrook, in a minority of 117 on the first innings, again went to the wickets, Austin and Burt being th 6 pioneer bat6nie?. Burt (0) was caught by Hiddleston when 7 were oil the board. Thomson and 1 Seidefoerg were soon disposed of, but on Sparrow joining, Austin tin's pair played well until Sparrow was dismissed after compiling 38 ■by attractive cricket. Included in his score were two 6's and five 4's. TJeslier played carefully for his 10. Austin played sterling crickct for his score of 61, sooring freely off all tho bowlers tried. Williams and Drumm being absent tin* Carisbrook's innings closed for 12fl. Corbett (three for 45) itnd M'Farlane (four for 34, including the hat trick) ivore Albion's most successful trundlers. Requiring 13 runs. Albion secured thorn for tho loss of', one wicket, Duthie "(12 not out) and Hiddleston (2 not out) securing the runs required, thus ended it most interesting game, which kept the spectators in a constant state of excitement during the afternoon. Tho following are tho detailed scores:—

Albion. First Innings. Hiddleston, c Thomson, b Austin 9 Strang, b Williams 12 Drake, c Siedeberg, b Austin .. G • Adams, c Stab'cs, b Williams .. G M'Farlane, c Siedeberg, b Austin ;i Duthie, b Williams .. .. .. .. 8 Shepherd, u 'Williams .. .. .. 4 Cramond, c Thomson, b Brown .. 87 Williams, b Ussher -10 Corbetf. »t Stables, b Austin .. .. 59 Dry. not out 40 Extras 12 Total 287 Bowling Analysis.—Williams, 160 balis, 8 maidens, 9G runs, 4 wickets; Austin. 168 balls, 4 maidens, 8G runs, 3 wickets; Brown, 72 balls, G5 runs, 2 wickets; Thomson, 12 bulls, 12 runs; Ussher, 17 balls, 1G runs, 1 wicket. Second Innings. Adams, c Austin, b Ussher .. 1 Hiddleston, not out 2 Duthie, not out 12 Total for .one wicket .. .. 15 Bowling Analysis.—Brown, 6 balls, 3 runs; Usslier, 5 balls, 12 runs, 1 wicket. Cakisbkook B, First Innings .. 170 Second Innings. Austin, c Hiddleston, b Corbelt ~ 61 Hurt, c Hiddleston, b Corbelt .. 0 Thomson, c Williams, b M'Farlane 8 Siedeberg, b Corbett 3 Sparrow, e Strang, 1> Shepherd .. 38 Ussher, c Williams, b M'Farlane.. 10 Brown, c .Corbett, b M'Farlane .. 0 Robinson, not out 2 Stables, c Shepherd, b M'Farlane 0 Williams, absent 0 Drumm, absent .. 0 Extras .. 7 Total 129 Bowling Analysis.—Corbett, 79 balls, 3 maidens, 45 runs, 3 wickets; M'Farlane, 38 balls, 1 maiden, 34 runs, 4 wickets; Dry, 12 balls, 22 urns; Shepherd, 21 ba'.ls, 21 runs, 1 wicket.

Carisbrook A v. Grange. This match was concluded 011 Saturday, and after a very exciting game was won by Carishrook by 4 runs on the first innings. With six wickets down and 50 runs to gel, Carisbrcok faced the bowling with Rutherford and Ilarraway. The latter dkl not last long, being caught 'at the wickets for 4. W. Foster then joined Rutherford, and a fine stand was made, tho score being carried from 95 to 127 beforo Foster was caught and bov(Jcd by Downes, after having played a very serviceable innings for 22 at a critical stage of the game. Rutherford was the last man out, having played a splendid innings for his side (although perhaps a. bit lucky) for 42. Grange then took the wic>ket and" tried to forco tho game. Downes hit particularly hard and often for his 61. Roberts (25) and C. Beal (10) also played well. At 118 for six wickets, and one hour and aqiiarter to play, Downes closed the innings, with the hope of / snatching a victory. Carisbrook, however, at the call ,of time had only lost four wickets for 85. Adams (27 not out), Fisher (15), Watson (11), and Rutherford (19) all played well, particularly Adams, who showed excellent defence on a wicket that helped the bowlers and in an indifferent light. The fielding 011 both sides was not good, numbers of catches hein? missed, some of them not very difficult, either. Appended are the scores:— Orange. First Innings ~ 137 Second -Innings. ' 'W. Beal, b Fisher .. 0 Roberts, b Butler 25 Ogg, c Bannerman, b Adams .. C Downes, b Fisher G1 C. Beal, b Butler .. ... .. 10 Henderson, b Fisher 8 Ferguson, not out 5 Extras ■. .• 3 Total for six wickets (innings declared closed) 118 Bowling Analysis.—Fisher, 84 balls, 4 maidens, 48 runs, 3 wickets; Adams, 48 balls, 1 maiden, 24 runs. 1 wicket; Butler, 30 balls, 21' runs, 2 wickets; Rutherford, 30 balls, 22 runs. Carisbrook A. First Innings. Watson, lbw, b Downes .. .. 11 S. Foster, lbw, b Downes .. .. 17 Adams, b Beal 35 Johnston, c Ferguson, b Downes ■ 1 Fisher, run out .. 2 Butler, hit wkt, b Ferguson .. 0 Rutherford, st Beal. b Davis .. 42 W. Foster, c and b Downes .. 02 Bannerman, b Downes .... 0 Ilarraway, c Beal, b Downes .. 4 . Martin, not- out 1 Extras .. .. .. 6 Total Hi Bqwling Analysis.—Downes. 108 balls, 8 inaidens, G4 inns, 6 wickets; Davis, 82 balls, J maiden, 34 runs, 1 wicket; Ferguson, 42 balls, 1 maiden, 27 runs, 1 wicket; C. Beal, 42 balls, 3 maidens, 10 runs, 1 wicket. Second Innings. Watson, lbw, b Ogg .. ~, )i S. Foster, c and b Downes .. 2 Adams, not out 27 Fisher, st Beal, b Ogg ~ ~ 15 Butler, not out G Rutherford, b Downes .. 19 Extras .. .. .. ~ .. 5 Total for four wickets .. 85 Bowling Analysis—Downes, 102 balls, 5 nmidens, 2G runs, 2 wickets; Davis, 18 balls, 17 runs; Ogg, 54 balls, 4 maidens, 23 runs, 2 wickets; Henderson, 30 balls, 1 maiden, 14 runs. SECOND GRADE. . The Grange v. Roslyn match was concluded 011 Saturday, the result being a victory for Roslyn by 166. With a lead of 75 on the first innings and one wicket down for 5, Roslyn continued their second inning?, and were not disposed of until the score reached 194. Spong contributed 69 by vigorous cricket, the other chief scorers being 0. Beeby (40), Kavanagh (17), C. Beeby (15), F. Anderson (13). Grange wero all dismissed for 113 (Ewen 27 not out, Patterson 27, Fogarty 23, Johnston 17). Tho -most successful. of tiie Roslyn bowlers were C. Beeby (two wickets for 3 runs) 'and Spong - (two for 11), while for Grange Wright (four wickets), Ewen (two wickets), and Robinson (two wickets) divided tho honours.

Albion met and defeated Dunedin No. 2 at Carisbrook by two wickets and two i'un6. Dunedin, with ono wicket down for 20, continued their second innings, and compiled 125. Sanderson (38), Harris (25), 'M'Cann (22), Niehol (11), and Johnson (15) were the principal scorers for Dunedin. Albion, requiring 71 runs to secure a three point win, succeeded in getting the runs for the loss of eight wickets, Brinsloy (18 not out), Hammond (15), and M'Glashan (14) contributed principally in getting the requisite runs. M'Glastian (five for 24) was the most successful trundler for Albion, Brings and Harris doing most execution for Dunedin.

The match Dunedin No. 1 v. Opoho was concluded on the Caledonian Ground on baturdav. Opoho, following on in cV minority of 143, were disposed of for 122 runs, Gollar batting soundly for 52 and M'K.iy showed good form jn contributing 38. ,T. Wilkie (six for 56) and D. Wilkie (one for 13) bowled well for Dunedin.

The match Carisbrook D v. Mornington was continued, when tlio former, with 20 up for no wickets, resumed their innings, and before the last wicket fell the score was taken to 159, Femvick (80), Scoular (23), l'age (18), and Thomson (11) being the principal scorere. The first-named played very freely all round the wicket. M'Farlane (three tvickets) was the principal bowler. -Mornington, with 184 to get towin, could only manage 61, Young (50) being the only double-fiKuro scorer, and lie played a good innings. Harraway, Coombs, and Spence all bowled well. Carisbrook won by 123 runs. THIRD GRADU. Star No. 1 met Dunedin on the Caledonian Ground and defeated them bv 140 runs. Star made 167. A. Clark (55 not out). R. Atipinull (26). G. Burt (17). and .1. M'Neill (14) were leading scorers. Dunedin replied with 27, Tily (9) being top scorer. For Star, C. Aitchisou (eight for 10) and L. Ahllield (two foi 1 9) secure the wicketa, while Kckhold mid Torrance were the niost successful bowlors for Dunedin.

Grange defeated Star No. 2 by 113 runs. Star, batting first, made 33, Long being top scorer with 9. Grange replied' with 146 for four wickets. Gallahd (46), Dobson (54 not out), and Stephens (17 not out) treated the bowling with very little respect. 11. Weir was very destructive for Grange, capturing nine wickets for 13, including the hat trick. The Star bowlers were not successful.

Cansbi'ok E defeated Port Cltalmev6, at Port, by 82 runs. Scores: Carisbrook, 153 (M'Hutchcon 77, SmitU 17, and Fraser 21 batting well). Port Chalmers made 71. S. Ward (24), Lang (12), and Smaill (11) making most of the runs. Smith (three for 0), Logaji, and 31'Hntcbeon bowled well for CYriebrook. For Port Chalmers Smaill bowled very consistently.

Albion defeated Mornington, at Morning

ton, after a very interesting game, b< : 0 runs. The Albion scored 109, Fraser (41 not ouf). Worrall (37), unci Brown (10) being the principal scorers. Mominpton made 100, to which Watson (25), Caradus 124). and Shadwell (12) contributed mod. Caradus, Iloldernoss. and Wa.tson secured the wickets for iUornington, whilst Worrall (five for 35) ami Fraser (tour for 20) were the most successful bowlers for Albion.

St. Martin's No. 1 defeated Anderson's Buy on the former's ground by 36 runs. St. Martin's, batting first, compiled 101, Anderson's Bav responding with 65. For St. Martin's. A. ICin-r t25) F. Drake (21). J3. Drake (13). and \V. King (13 not out) batted well, as did Wyett (17) for Anderson's Bay. A, King and F. Drake liowled well for St. Martin's, as did KirKwood and Woathci'stone for Anderron'is Bav.

St. Kilda (125) defeated Nigh School (103) by 22 rims. Daniels (52) ami Rice (30) butted well for the victors, whilst 'Thomson (45). Alloo (12). Slater (12), and Bannerman (10) played well for the losers. M'Farlane and L. Edwards bowled well for St. Kilda. and Alloo was responsible for most of the School's bowling.. FOURTH GRADE. Mornington defeated Star by 50 runs. Star made 71 (\Y. Thomson 27 and M'Leod 18). Morningtou responded with 121 Baskemllo (33 not out), Martin (25); Prentice (17), and Anderson (12) baited well. Haig was the bast bowler for the winners and Thomson and Aitchison for the losers.

St. Kilda, Xo. 1 (84) defeated Albion (68) by 16 runs. Forrester (2o), M'lCay (16), and ITa-rvey (13) batted well for St. Kilda, whilst Duthie (14) and M'Millan (13) batted well for Albion. .Forrester and Robb (for St. Kilda) and M'Connoehie and Harris (for Albion) bowled well.

St. Kilda No. 2 (88) defeated St. Martin's No. 2 (49) by 39 runs. Packer (35), Wilson (12). Leilh (10), and llavnes (10) batted well for St. Kilda, and Sawnll for St. Martin's. Packer and Willis (for St. Kilda) and M'Lennau and Andrews (for the losers) bowled well. MATCHES IN AUCKLAND. (Per Uxitkd Press Association.) AUCKLAND, December 15. Beautiful ivoather prevailed yesterday for the fourth round of the local Cricket Association's Cup Championships. City, who wero playing Eden, were all disposed of for 58, Stemson securing five wickets for 22 and G. Mills three for 31. Eden replied with 147 for six wickets, T. Elliott making 48. Grafton wore all dismissed by Parnell for 67, Olliff securing four wickets for 31 runs'. Parnell last, seven wickets for 172 runs, Sale scoring 86, Olliff 36, and Robinson 24. In bowling C. Hay secured four wickets for 14 runs, and Brierly one for 7 for Grafton. North Shore and Ponsonby, who started play in tho rain last, week, finished their match. North Shorn responded to POll- - 48 with 190 runs for eight wickets, and then declared their innings closed. Basil made 24 not out, Hollingrako 24, and Farqulurson 20. Ponsonbv's second innings realised 136, tho team batting one man short. Young made 44 and .Taeombon' 34. Bush took six wickets for 60 runs, and Walker two for three. North Shore won by a-n innings and 6 runs.

HAWKE'S BAY TEAM. (Per Ukitzd Press Associwiok.) NAPIER, Dccombcr 13. The Selection Committee of the Hawke's Bay Cricket Association has chosen the following team lo represent Hawke's Bay in the Auckland and Poverty Bav matches on the Christmas tour:—Ashoroft, Baker, Betts, Fcnton, .Fulton, Lusk, Hawkc, Macassey, O'Brion, N. White, and Willi i lis. The selection is a strong one, and if all can get away, as is extremely likely, two good Raines should result.

GAMES IN WELLINGTON. . (Per "Dnitep Press Association.) WELLINGTON, December 15. There was excellent weather yesterday afternoon for the cricket mutches. In the Simior matches, Gas Company, meeting Old Boys, wore disposed of for 168. Of this Dredge contributed 50. Gourlay 26, Jl'Kay 23, Burke 19, and Waugh 19. Old Boys made 93 for three wickets, the score including a useful 46 not out by Tuekcr. Midland totted first against Phoenix, and mado 131 (Bruce not out 54, Quee 18). Phoenix have eight wickets down for 76, of which Gibbes made 27. Newtown's first innings against; Petonc yielded 108. Tilyard -contributing 38. Cohere.t was destructive with the ball, capturing eight wickets for 53. Petono's score sternls at. 219 for eight wickets (fshcrwood 51, Barber 34, Cobcroft 23; extras .55). OTAGO ASSOCIATION. The usual weekly meeting of the O.C A. was held o ; ii Friday evening; present— Messrs C. It. Smith (in the chair), F. H. Campbell, ,T. Hope, A. M'Lean, C. G. Wilson, ■T. Clark, W. M. Maclean, and T. T. Ritchie. In the absence of Mr K. S. Wilscm Mr Maclean acted as secretary.

The Secretary of (lie North Otago Cricket Association wrote stating -that three members of the proposed team to visit. Dunedin at Christmas or New Year would be unable to and therefore it would be impossible to raise a team.—Received, the secretary to write regretting the unfortunate circumstances which prevented the visit of tie team, and expressing a hope that the team would be able to visit Dunedin later in the season.

The Secretary of tho Opoho Cricket Club mote complaining that on Saturday. Decen> ber 7, two Third Grade teams ployed on tho Opoho ground, and forced open the "door of the pavilion, damaging the lock to such an extent that a new one had to be procured. The pavilion was left open until Sunday morning, when a member of -the Opoho Club discovered tho state of affairs. The teams also played on the First Grade wicket, which was not kept prepared for Third Grade teams.—Received; a copy o{ the letter \o Ik sent to each club concerned, and an explanation aeked.

The Secretary of the O.R.F.U. wrote granting permission to use the Carisbrook Ground on December 25 and 26 cr.i the usual terms— i.e., 25 per cent, of the gate takings.—Agreed to.

On the motion of Mr Campbell Jfr C. G. Wilson was appointed manager of the Otago team while on tour.

It- v,-as agreed that Mr M'Lean and Mr Wilson wait upon the Union S.S. Company with a view to obtaining'a concession on the fares of the Otpgo team. Mr Wilson moved, and it was agreed—"That a letter be sent to Mr J. Baker expressing the regret of the committee that, oiving to a somewhat serious illness, he would not be able to go with the Otago team. Mr W. C. Walker was appointed honorary scorer to the Olago team.

Accounts amounting to £3 109 were passed for payment.

OTAGO v. CANTERBURY. Second Grade.

The ahovs match will be played at Carisbrook on Christmas and Boxing Days. The Canterbury team, which is a very strong one, will arrive in Dunedin by the first express on Tuesday, 241U inst., when arrangements have been made for their stay at the Provincial Hotel. The Otago team i 3 also considered a strong one, sud thus a good match should be witnessed.

As Young (Morning-ton) is unable to play in the match, Patcrson (GraDje) lias been selected to fill liis place.