THE SCOTLAND MATCH

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21390, 18 July 1931, Page 11

THE SCOTLAND MATCH

NEW ZEALAND’S IMPROVED DISPLAY GOOD SECOND INNINGS TOTAL TALBOT AND MATHESON IN FORM (Special to Press Association.) GLASGOW, July 16. The New Zealand batting showed a considerable improvement in the second innings. Lowry altered the batting order and the success of Talbot and Matheson was a feature of the day’s play. Talbot batted in his best form. He was never reckless, but treated the bowling on its merits. His shots in front of the wicket was executed with freedom and power. Matheson also played a batsman’s innings. He drove powerfully and gave only one chance.

Even allowing for the mediocre nature of the Scottish attack, the display of the batsmen, generally at least, was proof positive of the batting strength at Lowry’s disposal. James and Vivian batted brightly. Mills was also. attractive towards the close of his innings. Matheson batted 147 minutes and hit seven fours. Talbot batted 110 minutes, his scoring including six fours and one six. The Scottish fielding was brilliant,, and- checked the scoring rate considerably.

LOWRY DECLARES. GLASGOW, July 17. (Received July 18, at 0.42 a.ra.) The New Zealand cricketers continued their match against Scotland in overcast weather. Lowry declared, leaving Scotland the whole day to score 340. Kerr and Alexander started slowly against accurate bowling by Allcott and Merritt. After an hour’s play the score was 35. . j The New Zealanders were entertained at dinner at Loch Lomond last evening by Mr R. M. Teacher. Scores: — ' NEW ZEALAND. First innings .. .. .. .... .. 176 Second Innings.. Talbot, c Alexander, b Hiddleston 65 James, c Jones, b Hiddleston .... 26 Merritt, run out 3 Matheson, c Tod, b Anderson .... 72 Kerr, Ibw, b Baxter .. .. .. .. 21 Vivian, c Nicholson, b Watson .. 20 Mills, c and b Jones ' .. 41 Dempster, not out 12 Blunt, not out .. • • 2 Extras 19 Total for seven wickets (innings declared closed) 281 SCOTLAND. First innings .. .. .. .. .. •• ..112 Second Innings. Kerr, not out 16 Alexander, not out .. 16 Extras ._ 3 Total for no wickets .. .. 35 LOW SCORING GENTLEMEN v. PLAYERS. LONDON, July 16. Gentlemen in their first innings scored 131 (Verity five wickets for 41), and Players 88 (Robins five for 26). Gentlemen in their second innings scored 36 for three wickets. There was no play yesterday owing to rain.