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SHEFFIELD SHIELD MATCH NEW SOUTH WTETT, v. VICTORIA. (Pres* Association n. 'Viograph—Copyright.) January 27 (Received Jan. 28, at 0.30 a.m.) fn the Sheffield Shield match New South Wales in its first innings made 533 (Oldfield 101, Nicholls 110). Morton took five wickets for 75, and A. Beckett six for 119. Victoria in its first innings nas lost one wicket for 158 (Woodful, not out, 74. Hendry, not out, 73. The weather was fine and the wicket good. Oldfield and Nicholls continued the overnight partnership, and by darin fe , breezy batting carried the score well alone, adding runs from almost every ball.” Victoria opened badly, Ponsford being bowled by Gregory when 6, the score reading one for 11. Woodfull and Hendry then showed a solid front to Hie attack! and, by judicious cricket soon placed Victoria in a healthier position. When stumps wore drawn, owing to the failing light, both batsmen appeared lo bo well set, and had the bowling in hand.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 20318, 28 January 1928, Page 11
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162CRICKET Otago Daily Times, Issue 20318, 28 January 1928, Page 11
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