CRICKET NOTES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23364, 2 December 1937, Page 15

CRICKET NOTES

ANOTHER CENTURY TO ZIMMERMANN To obtain a double and two single centuries in five innings and to score a total of 532 runs (an average of 106.4 runs per innings) is a performance that is very rarely achieved, and one that must be very nearly a record, especially in local competitions. Zimmermann, of the Oamaru Club, has been responsible for this excellent achievement, on which he must be heartily congratulated. In his first innings of the season Zimmermann knocked up 32 runs, and in his next strike his score showed 24 runs. It was in his third knock of the season that Zimmermann struck really firstclass form to pile up 113 runs, and he followed this in his next two innings with a double century of 212 runs and then last Saturday with 151 runs—a splendid performance. Zimmermann has been a great asset to North Otago s batting strength over a number of years, so much so that he has caught the attention of the Otago selectors on several occasions, and there is every possibility that he will be again chosen to represent the province. Zimmermann is not only an asset to any team as a batsman, but he is also a good left-hand fast bowler.

The next highest scorer on Saturday last was Papps, with 89 runs. This batsman has also batted exceptionally well this season, having two centuries to his credit. His average_ so far this season is 79.6 for five innings. Kelk, with 87 runs, was another batsman who did well in last Saturday’s game. As regards the bowling so far this season, Tonkin appears to have been the most successful. Over seven innings he has accounted for 27 wickets at a cost of 363 runs, an average per wicket of 13.4 runs. Tonkin was the mainstay of Union’s attack last Saturday, taking five of the wickets at a cost of only 39 runs, which was an exceptionally good performance. The second round of the Third Grade competition has been completed, with St. Kevin’s A in the lead, haying 18Jpoints. School A is next, being four points behind, with St. Kevin’s B and School B following in that order.

The weather conditions were again ideal last Saturday, although there were many who felt the severe heat very trying. The wickets at School were very fast, and were at their very best. A feature of the afternoon s play was the fine display of the Oamaru batsmen, who compiled a total of 448 runs, which is exceptionally good scoring’ OAMARU v. SCHOOL

Cahill and Hendra, the opening pair for Oamaru, gave their side a good start, and the next few batsmen continued in similar vein. Both Cahill and Hendra were caught by Houghton off Andrews and McDonald respectively. Both batted particularly well for their runs, Cahill having 41 runs up and Hendra 33. Cahill has been one of the chief mainstays in Oamaru s batting this season, his figure 3 for the last four innings being 127, 21, 22. and 41. Hendra has not been below double figures so far this season, his best effort being 40 runs in the first innings of the competition. Each of these batsmen hit five boundaries last Saturday. Dick displayed good form, contributing the very fine total of 59 runs, before he was stumped. His score included eight excellent 4’s. Kelk registered his best score so far this season, and was the second highest scorer for Oamaru. He passed the half-century in good style, hitting out forcefully, and went on to amass the grand total of 87 runs, which included 10 4’s and a beautiful 6. It appeared as if he would go on to make a century, but he was dismissed in the same manner. Zimmermann gave a Polished performance, hitting out all round the wicket. He batted forcefully throughout, choosing the right balls for making his runs. Twenty-two 4’s and three beautiful 6’s were included m his excellent total of 151 runs, which was his second best effort of the season. The remaining batsmen, with the exception of Jones, who made 34 runs, went cheaply. Twenty-six of Jones’s runs were the result of well-placed boundaries. The innings closed for the substantial total of 448 runs. Bowling for School, Mee finished up with the best average, accounting for four wickets at a cost of 35 runs. Mee and King opened for School, but each was soon dismissed, and at stumps School had lost two wickets for only 11 runs, so that Oamaru is placed in an excellent position. ALBiON v. UNION

Albion won the toss against Union and batted first, but failed badly, five wickets falling quickly with only 23 runs on the board. Brooker was caught by Doig in Tonkin’s first oyer and Irwin went first ball to Doig, being bowled with a fast yorker. With the score at seven, Davey was caught in the slips by Spear off Tonkin, and then the last-named also clean bowled Geddes. Jaco'bs joined Firth, but failed to stop the rot, being brilliantly stumped by McCallum, so that fivewickets were down with only 23 runs showing. Tonkin was .bowling well, introducing plenty of pace and swerve. Thorne joined Firth, and this pair saved the side from utter collapse, carrying the total to 92, at which Thorne was run out, the wicket being thrown down by a good return, 92—6 31. Taylor and Firth became associated, and just as Albion’s prospects were looking brighter. Firth went Ibw to Maddigan. 116—6—31. Robinson and Geddes were quickly dismissed, and with Ford absent, the innings closed for 133, G. Taylor being unbeaten with 22 runs. Tonkin secured five wickets at a cost of 39 runs, extras realising 17 byes and 3 leg byes. Blair and Papps opened for Union, and gave their side a good start, carrying the total to 89 before Blair was caught well out off a straight hit from Firth. H. Geddes, who was bowling steadily, had the misfortune of having Papps missed twice in the one oyer —a stump and a catch, also behind the wickets. Kinder partnered Papps, and with his score on the devil’s number, the former was clean-bowled by Thorne. 115—2—13. Burrows joined Papps, and a good partnership was upset when Burrows was run out, G, Geddes sending in a good return to Firth. 171—3—13. Maddigan then became associated with Papps, and when the latter looked a certainty for his century he played across a straight ball from Brooker, to be dean-bowled. 190—4—89. Doig joined Maddigan, who was batting confidently, but snicked one from Firth, to be caught behind by Robinson. Rawstorn went Ibw to. Brooker without scoring, and six wickets were down for 190 runs. Watson, a promoted junior, and Doig carried the total to 251' runs, when Watson gave an easy catch to G. Gecmes at third-slip off his brothers bowling. Doig, with 41 not out and Spear, 4 not out, were undefeated at the drawing of stumps, the score board then showing 255 runs up for the loss of seven wickets. PERSONAL Miramar Hotel. —Miss A. Ilavcty, Miss D. Parkes (Adelaide), Mrs Munro (Omarama), Mr T. Fountain (Cdyde), Mr and Mrs Proctor (Christchurch), Mr A. Miller (Kurow). Mr and Mrs A. Stenbcrg (Invercargill). Mr and Mis Lundy (Wellington), Mr and Mrs A. Wilson, Mr and Mrs T. Harris (Dannevirkc). Mr O, Hargan (Cromwell), Mr and Hrs A. Brooks (Kaiapoi), Mr 1. Reeves, Mr Rodger, Mr Pledger, Mr A. Russell (Dunedin). Queen’s Hotel. —Mr J. H. Hides (Melbourne), Mr R. W. Brookman (Wellington), Mr L. M.. McLeod. Mr W J. Carling (Waikouaiti), Mr E. L. Eastgate. Mr H. W. Bundle, Mr Macdonald. Mr Little. Mr Travers (Dunedin). Mr R. V, Melville. Mr Edwards (Christchurch).