FIRST GRADE. Albion v. Opoho

Otago Witness, Issue 2645, 23 November 1904, Page 57

FIRST GRADE. Albion v. Opoho

- The match Aibion v. Opoho was begun on the hill ground on Saturday. The rain be-fore commencement of play rendered the ball a "little greasy. The batting qualities of th© hill men were sadly wanting, and the men who should have made runs did nothing, as the score shows, and six wickets were down for 31 runs. The tail end came to their assistance, and by their aid the total reached a higher figure than at one time seemed likely. Their fielding also might be improved, several easy catches being missed. On the Albion side, Dyson, who hails from Lancashire, made his debut in Senior cricket here, and by his display showed that he has had careful coaching, and if he gets into form should be a thorn in the side of some of Dunedin's bowlers. His display on Saturday was masterly, his hitting all round the- wicket being much admired. Cummings also batted in his best style, and the Opoho score was passed without the loss of a wicket. A separation was effected by a smart oatch at point by Kenny. The following are the details : — ■ Opoh.o.— First Innings. Kenny, b Corbett O Eckhoff, o Cramond, b Spence __ . . 13 Kilgour, cG. 'Cummings, b Corbett 1 Drake, c Stuart, b Corbett .. .. 27 Campbell, c Dry, b Spence . . . . 8 M'Gavin, b Spence . . . . . . . . 2 Chadwick, b Spenco 0 Crowe, c Cohen, b -Cunimings .. 16 Johnston, b Corbett 15 Lear, not out 2 - M'Lean, b Corbett 0 Extras 8 Total 92 Bowling Analysis.— Spence, 14 overs, 7 maidens^ 29 runs, 4 wickets; Oorbett, 16.3 overs, 5 maidens, 39 runs, 5 wickets ; E. Cummings, 3 overs, 11 runs, 1 wioket. Albion. — First Innings. G. Cummings, c Kenny, b Chadwick 40 Dyson, c Kenny, b Chadwick .. 56 Cramond, not out 22 Stuart, c Eckhoff, b Chadwick .. 12 Dry, not out 5 Extras .. .«. .. ... .. .. 3 Total for three wickets . . 138 -, DUNEDIN V. GEANGE. The match Dunedin v. Grange was commenced on the Carisbrocik Ground on Saturday befoie a fair number of spectators. The weather was anything but oricketlike, and th© fieldsmen had an unpleasant time of it. Grange, winning the toss, elected to bat, and the start they mad© did not augur well for a long scpre, as four wickets fell for 24, out of which Patterson had shaped well for 16. An adjournment was made at this stage for the rain. When play was resumed Downes and Henderson were associated, and an invaluable stand was made — Dpwnes playing one of his very beat innings, laying on the wood to anything loose, and being content to play the good cues that oavn<3 along. At 14-3 Donvres's innings was brought- to a close by Graham takinig a. good catch off Shacklock in the long field. • The retiring batsman had contributed 91 by almost faultless battang, only on© chance, and that a rather difficult one, being down against him. His strokes all round the wicket were hard and clean, and he gave a display that pleased the" spectators who braved^ the elements and wended their way to the Caledonian Ground. H© received hearty applause on retiring 1 , and hadi hard luck in not reaching the coveted century. The following ane the detailed scores : — Gkange.— First Innings. Patterson, b Shacklock 16 Eoberts, b Torrsnce 1 Johnston, b Torrance 1 Baker, b Torrance 1 A. Downes, c Graham, b Shacklock 91 Henderson, lbw,-b Reardon .. .. 15 Robinson, c Diuinm, b Shackkxak 9 J. Downes, c Torrance, b Shacklock 0 Jackson, b Torrance 3 Chadwick, b Torrance 0 T. Downes, not out 1 Extras 8 Total 146 Bowling Analysis.— Shacklock, 84 balls, 3 maid-ens. 40 runs, i wickets ; Torrauce, 90 balls, 2 maidens, 44 runs, 5 wickets; Mackersy, 12 balls, 16 runs; Beardon, 24 balls, 28 runs, 1 wicket; Wilkie, 24 balls, 10 runs. v Oaeisbkook A v. Cabisbboox B. Tlie A team, winning the toss, decided to bat, and Austin opened the bowling to Howden, who was missed in the slips in the first over, but only survived until 5 runs were on the board. Lyttleton, after bsing missed at third man, retired at 27 to a splendid catch in the slips by Mills. Peerless and Fisher took th© score to 63 when the former was caught, and E. J. Austin wa_3 the only other batsman besides Fisher who was capable of negotiating the bowling. Fisher was streaky in the slips at times, and was badly missed there, but otherwise batted well. Scores : — Cabisbrook A. — First Innings. Howden, lbw, b Maitknd .... 2 Lyttelton, o Mills, b Austin .. 7 Pearlcss, c (Mills, b Siedeberg . . 22 A. H. Fisher, not out .. .. «. 39 Hafraway, b Austin t t . 0 Adams, c Fenwick, b Austin .. 6 E. J. Aiistiu, b Austin .. . t i, 12 Smith, c sub., b Siedeberg .. 4tJ 0 Ward, at Stables, b Siedeberg .. 0 Butler, c Fenwick, b Siedeberg .. 0 N. Fisher, c Fenwick, b Austin .. 0 ExU'as •. t* .. n *- i. 8 Total 96 Bowling Analysis. — Austin, 118 balls, 4 maidens, 34 runs, 5 wickets; Siedeberg, 60 balls, 4 maidens, 19 runs, 4 wioksts; Maitland, 60 b*?ls, 2 shaitfens, 35 runs, 1 wicket. SECOND GRADE. The match. Grange and Dunedin No. 2 was played on the N,6rth Ground. Dunedin, batting first, made 121. Grange scored 54- for one wicket. Albion met Carisbrook D at Carisbrook j Wider YtfUY unfavourable condition^ and

J half th© afternoon was wasted on account j of rain. The Carisbrook won the toss, and' elected to bat, and when stumps were drawn they had lost seven wickets for 131. Uttley went in first, and_ is still not out with a score of 64-, having batted really well, his strokes on the off being well timed , and clean. The match Dunedin No. 1 y. Opoho was commenced on the Caledonian Ground. Opoho won the toss, and elected to bat, and after several adjournments on account of the heavy rain "they were disposed of for 58. At call of time Dunedin had lost five wickets for 52. THIRD GRADE. The High School defeated Roslyn by 151 runs. The School made 180, Scott batting very well for 89. Roslyn responded, with 29, out of which Haima was top scorer with 8. The Mornington defeated the Opoho at Mornington by 99 runs on the first innings, the scores being 172 and 73 respectively. Albion met Green Island on the North Ground, but owing to the showery weather the match is unfinished. Albion batted first and made the respectable score of 162. The match is thus at a very interesting stage. The match Dunedin No. 1 v. No. 2 was played on the Caledonian Ground. No. 2, batting first, totalled 94. At oali of time the No. I had scored 24 without the lo;s of a wicket. FOURTH GRADE. The match Mornington No. 2 v. Port Clxalmers, played at Port, resulted in a win for Mornington by 18 run?. Mornington, batting first, put up 76. Port responded with 58. - The match Mornington No. 1 v. Dunedin was commenced at Mornington. Dunedin, batting first, soored 84- for two wickets, when istumps were drawn. Carisbrook T defeated Anderson's Bay by 76 runs. Carisbrook scored' 111. The Bay replied with 35. Star No. 1 defeated Opoho at Opoho by 23 runs. Scores: Star 79, Opoho 56. Albion met Roslyn on the North Ground, "but th© game is unfinished. Albion batted first; and' made 115. Roslyn at the call of time Jiad lost three wickets for 98. The High School defeated the Star No. 2 by 43 runs. The School, batting first, made 95, and the Star replied with 52. OTHER MATCHES. High School A defeated Normal School by 7 runs on the first innings. Scores: Normal 55, High School 62.