CRICKET

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26078, 15 February 1946, Page 9

CRICKET

TRAMWAYS TOURNAMENT DUNEDIN TEAM SUCCESSFUL By defeating Auckland in the third game of the Dominion tramways cricket tournament, the Dunedin team won the Laughlan Cup for the premier team in the series. The cup points were: Dunedin 11, Wellington 9, Auckland 5. and Christchurch 5. Christchurch was the previous holder. In the final matches, played on Wednesday, Dunedin beat Auckland by 116 runs to 104, and Christchurch and Wellington played a drawn game. Christchurch declared with seven wickets down for 270. and Wellington scored 71 for the loss of three wickets. > METROPOLITAN ELEVEN; CHOSEN The following x players have been selected to play for'a Metropolitan Eleven against Maniototo at Carisbrook on February 19 and 20 by the sole selector (Mr S. Duncan): — G. J. Robertson (captain), J. O’Sullivan, R. Caradus (Dunedin-Carisbrook B), T. Freeman, A. Moir (Grange-University), L. Watt, K. Burke (Kaikorai), L. Uttley, A. Ronaldson (Carisbrook). V. McArley, D. St. John (Old Boys). R. Hunt (Old Boys) is twelfth man. OTAGO ASSOCIATION The following alterations have been made, on account of the Green Island ground being unavailable for the remainder of the season:—• Intermediate Grade.—February 16 and 23: Green Island v. Kaikorai, at Logan Park No. 3. Second Grade B.—February 23: Green Island- v. Grange, at Logan Park No. 6. March 9: Green Island v. Carisbrook, at Logan Park No. 7. March 23: Green Island v. Grange B, at Logan Park No. 7. OTAGO LEAGUE The following are the points of the Otago Cricket League up to and including February 9: — A Section: United, 16 pts; Hillside, 15; Southern. 14; M.C.P., 13; Glenross, 11; Smith and Smith, 10; Tramways, 9; 2nd N.Z.E.F., 0. B Section: Telegineers, 17 pts; Watersiders B, 17; Standard, 17; Donaghys, 10; Self Help, 8; Speights, 7; Roslyn Mills, 7; Dunedin Engineering, 3. C Section: Tainui Rovers, 18 pts; Pride of Leith, 14; Hospital, 12; Crown Mills, 7; Burts, 6; Watersiders C, 5; John Mills, 4.