CRICKET

Otago Witness, Issue 3804, 8 February 1927, Page 52

CRICKET

FIXTURES. March 11, 12, and 14. —Otago v. Alelbourne Club, at Carisbrook. Alarch 18, 19, 21, and 22—First Test v. Alelbourne Club, at Christchurch. Alarch 23 and 24.—Dunedin Clubs v. Oamaru. Alarch 25, 26, 27. —Second Test v. Alelbourne Club, at Wellington. NEW ZEALAND TEAM. SELECTION ON Al ARCH 10. CHRISTCHURCH, February 1. The selectors of the New Zealand cricket team, Alessrs W. R. Patrick, W. S. Brice and F. Williams will meet in Christchurch on February 10 to pick the side which will leave for" the Old Country on Alarch 29. REMUNERATION AND ALLOWANCES. CHRISTCHURCH, February ] In regard to the remuneration and allowances for members of the New Zealand team to tour England, the New Zealand Council to-night decided that a minimum allowance be fixed for single and married men and that particular cases be considered on their merits. Ihe offer of the Wellington Association to hold a second test match against the Alelbourne team at Wellington was accepted. The Secretary of New Zealand Cricket (Ltd.) reported that a total of 6093 shares had been taken to date, the chief allotments being: New Zealand Council 500, Canterbury 3200, Auckland 880, Wellington 1089, Otago 165, West Coast 5, Feilding 54, Wanganui 53. Hawke’s Bay 65, Waiapu 52, Ashburton 5.

HIDDLESTON NOT AVAILABLE. WELLINGTON, February 5. J. S. Hiddleston, the well-known Wellington and New Zealand cricket representative, has been compelled to withdraw his nomination for a place in the New Zealand team to visit England on account of pressure of important business. RICHARDSON REMAINS IN AUSTRALIA. LONDON, January 30. The Lancashire League Club announces that A. J. Richardson contracted to join the club in September, but the contract was cancelled by mutual consent two days later, as Richardson was anxious to tour New Zealand with the South Australians. TARANAKI v. POVERTY BAY. NEW PLYMOUTH, February 3. A match for the Hawke Cup was commenced to-day between Poverty Bay (challengers) and Taranaki (holders) in fine weather, but the wicket, though dry, was rather crumbly. The bowlers maintained the upper hand, throughout, the batting of both teams being disappointing. Poverty Bay 111 ado 117, to which Taranaki replied with 105. Poverty Bay have two wickets down for 19 runs in t.he second innings. tor Poverty Bay Bennett made 24, Moody 22, Scholium 18, and Guthrie 10, Clarke taking two wickets for 23 runs. Cole two for 44, Giblin three for 25. and Bottoreil two for 10. For Taranaki Kingston made 26, Grayson 21, Lash 11, and Chevers 11, Bennett taking six wickets for 50 runs and Lockett four for 18. COACH FOR CHRISTCHURCH. CHRISTCHURCH, Februarv 3. i A r nember of , the Old Collegians’ Club has offered to give the Canterbury Cricket Association £lOO towards the ’ cost of bringing a cricket coach from England next season. CANTERBURY v SOUTH CANTERBURY. TIMARU, Feb ruarv 3. Ihe representative cricket match’ Canterbury v. South Caunterbury. was concluded to-day in. fine weather. Canterbury, who scored 143 in the first innings and lost two wickets for 19 in the second innings on the first day, continued and were dismissed for 49 (Talbot 11, Hamilton not out 15). Bowling for South Canterbiuy MlBeath took six wickets for 18, and Herdman three for 21.

Requiring 91 to win. South Canterbiuy were dismissed for 71 (M'Beath 23). For Canterbury. Cunningham took six wickets for 26, Talbot three for 27, and Nixon one for four. Canterbury won by 19 runs. M.C.C. TEAM IN CEYLON. DELHI, February 2. The Ceylonese just managed to secure a drawn game against the Marylebone Club, which made 483 runs for eight wickets, Wyatt and Tate scoring centuries. Wyatt also took five wickets for 39 runs, including the hat trick. HENDREN’S COACHING ENGAGEMENT. LONDON, February 3. . Hendren is definitely finishing his Association football career so as to he free to coach in South Australia during the English winter while still representing Middlesex at cricket. Hendren has accepted a three years’ contract as coach to the South Australian Cricket Association. MATCHES IN WELLINGTON. WELLINGTON, February 6. Another round of senior grade cricket matches was started yesterday. Thorndon compiled 199 runs (Kortlang 78), and Midland’ have lost no wickets for 51 runs. Institute scored 303 runs (H. Poley 85, Baumber 64) in their match against Wellington, who have eight runs up for no wickets. Kilbirnie compiled 169 runs (Badcock 58) in their match against Old Boys, for whom Tucker took seven wickets for 61 Y.M.C.A. scored 165 runs (J. Lamason 52, M. Henderson 50) against Petone, who have lost five wickets for 96 runs. Hutt, who have compiled 282 runs (H.-Nunn 71, A. Aldersley 112) are playing University.

CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITION. CHRISTCHURCH, February 5. The last matches of the first round of grade cricket games were finished to-day. Riccarton just missed a three-point win against Sydenham. Riccarton carried their first innings total to 322 runs. Sydenham, with 178 on for the first innings, "were all out 182 on their second strike. Riccarton had not time to bat again. For Riccarton, Roberts (129) and Fuller (83) were the outstanding batsmen, and for Sydenham Ayling (59) and Gasson (57). Old Boys beat Linwood by 14 run® the scores being: Old Boys 269 and 112-’ Linwood 234 and 161. For Linwood, Orchard (oO) was highest scorer, and for 9'“ B ? ys J aeobs (62, not out) and Cromb (31) batted best. East Christchurch beat St. Albans by nine wickets. St. Albans, with a deficiency of 36 on the first innings, scored 118 *' uns in their second strike (Brown 49). East Christchurch knocked oil the required runs for the loss of two wickets (Mullan 42). West Christchurch, with a first innings total of 419 runs, had a commanding lead over Old Collegians, but just failed to obtain a three-point win. Old Collegians scores were 176 (Chrystall 39, Pengelly 44) and 89 for eight wickets (Lester 21). INVERCARGILL GAMES. Th c February 6. the first round of senior matches was completed yesterday in brilliant sunshine Invercargill created a surprise by securing a two-pomt victory over Union, who ar> Peared to be m a commanding position at the close of the first day’s play. A further surprise was effected by -Appleby, who defeated Marists and secured three points after being behind on the first innings, ine results of Saturday’s games leaves Invercargill at the top of the championship table with an unbeaten record (8 points) L n ‘°' ! , comes next with one loss (7 points), and then follows Appleby 6 points, Marists 3 points, and Bluff nil. Invercargill and A j?P .Py have an unfinished game to play oft, if necessary, but this should further enhance Invercargill s lead by two points. Ihe following are details of Saturday’s games: — J

Continuing their first innings, Invercargill r? P , Uni ,°. n ’ s 152 with 165 (Scott 39, Cook 20, Goodsir 15). Fogo bowled excellently, taking eight wickets for 47. Union’s second strike realised 113 (Fogo 28, Hunter Lilley 14). Goodsir secured four wicket” for 33 Doig two for 18. and Hammond •n eG t_ , r .A* the call of time Invercargill had replied with 61 for two wieki**s, Lee being not out with 39 to his credit. L'ogo secured both wickets for eight runs. In the Appleby v. Marists’ game Marist scored 110 and 101 (Duthie 27, Walsh 23 Driscoll 22). Appleby made 85 and 132 for six wickets (Poole 35. Groves 28. Lilley 23, Shirreffs 14 not out). Bowling for Apnlebv Alarists second innings. Poole took six wickets for 32 runs, and for Marists, Keast secured fou r for 30. WEST COAST v. BULLER. WESTPORT, Februarv 5. •The West Coast v. Buller Cricket match was played at Westport to-day. West Coast, batting first, scored 57 (G, Knapp W. Spender 25). Horner took six wickets for 24, L. Griffiths two for 18 and Robinson two for 14. . Buller made a poor response, all being dismissed for 20. Sheddon (7) being the highest scorer. Fass took eight wickets for 10 and Casey two for seven. In their second venture West Coast made 153 (Knapp 22, Casev 13, Dewar 38, Revell 11, Fass 25). ’R. Griffiths took two wickets for 36. Robinson two for 17 and Bonnington two for 15. Buller replied with 65 IR. Griffiths 16. Allott 26). Coast won by 125 runs.

RANGITIKEI v. SOUTH TARANAKI. HAWERA. Februarv 5. A cricket match Rangitikei v. 'South Taranaki, was played here to-day, tho visitors winning by an innings and 41 runs. The wicket was good and the weather ideal. The visitors batted first, compiling 186, D. Cameron 48. Arkwright 42. and Merwood 24 being the chief scorers. Pratt took four wickets for 44, Thomas two for 27 and Mackenzie one for 37. South Taranaki in their first innings made 81, Monaghan 24, Court 14. Thomas 14 and Inch 10 being the double figure scorers. Swainson took seven wickets for 47 and Smith three for 16. The home team required 105 to save an innings defeat, but secured only 64, Court 15. B. Hughes 18 and Pratt 11 being the double figure scorers. Allward, eight for 34, was the most successful bowler. TARANAKI BEATS POVERTY BAY. NEW PLYMOUTH. February 4. In the Hawke Cun cricket match Taranaki beat Poverty Bay by seven wickets, the former scoring in the' second innings 94 runs for three wickets (Naismith 17 not out, Kingston 59 not out).

OTAGO v. CANTERBURY.

Play was not. of an exciting nature in the Plunket Shield match between Otago and Canterbury which began at Carisbrook on Friday. The wicket was easy and the outfield fast. Symonds (Dunedin) replaced Green, the 'wicketkeeper. in tho Otago team. Canterbury won the toss, but made a weak beginning, both Nixon and Crawford going cheaply. Page and Talbot, however, brought about a change. Page batting patiently for 73 runs. With nine wickets down for 192, thanks mainly to the excellent bowling of A. W. Alloo. it seemed that the Canterbury side’s total might fail to reach 200, but Read and Cunningham made a last wicket stand that added 50 runs, Read playing a bright innings for 35 runs. Both batsmen were missed off Dickinson’s bowling, and the lost chances made a difference of at least 30 runs. Blunt and Knight opened Otago’s first innings in good style, and it seemed that tho first wicket stand must he very productive. Knight, however, went at 18. When stumps were drawn four wickets had fallen for a total of 107. of which Blunt had made 73. The match was resumed on Saturday in perfect Weather and on an excellent wicket. Otago made the modest score of 204 in their first innings, Merritt, who took five wickets for 48 runs, being mainly re-

sponsible for the failure of the Otago batsmen. Blunt was the only member of the side to shape confidently, and he carried his bat for 131 after giving a fine display scoring with equal facility on both sides of the wicket. • Blunt was able to bowl only three overs m Canterbury’s second innings owing to an injury to some of his fingers. None of the Otago bowlers was effective. Scores: CANTERBURY. First Innings. D. C. Nixon, 4, lbw, b Dickinson ... 4 R. O. Talbot, 2111111241111111122, b Blunt 26 C. G. Crawford, 24, c Blair, b Torrance 6 M. L. Page. 11121111111212111211111 1113111112114412141112111111112, b Alloo - 73 C. Oliver, 2111111114221, o Blunfi b’ Dickinson 19 I. M. Hamilton, 111311, b Torrance ... 8 M. Boon, 111411411111, b Alloo 18 C. E. Evans, 122121, b Shepherd ... 9 W. E. Merritt. 14, b Alloo ; 5 R. Read, 11141114412114314, not out ... 35 W. Cunningham, 113414, b Torrance ... 14 Extras 25 Total 242 Bowling Analysis.—Dickinson, 128 balls, 75 runs, 2 wickets; Torrance, 118 balls, 2 maidens. 46 runs, 3 wickets; Blunt, 88 balls, 47 runs, 1 wicket; A. W. Alloo, 144 balls, 3 maidens, 37 runs, 3 wickets. Second Innings. M. L. Page, 11114, c Duncan, b Dickinson 8 C. G. Crawford, 214114311144411134112, c Blunt, b Dickinson 45 R. O. Talbot. 1512, run out 9 I. M. Hamilton, 43414421111111411111 334, b Blamires 43 C. Oliver 11123111221111122121111142 12114114411411, c Dickinson, b Alloo 66 M. Boon, 12112124112111, not out ... 21 D. C. Nixon, 114441141311411111,'n0t out 35 Extras 29 Total for five wickets 261 Bowling Analysis.—Blunt, 24 balls, 21 runs; Shepherd, 48 balls, 1 maiden, 27 runs; A. W. Alloo, 136 balls, 2 maidens. 52 runs, 1 wicket; Torrance, 20 balls, 1 maiden, 41 runs; Dickinson, 144 balls, 1 maiden, 69 runs, 2 wickets; Blamires, 40 balls, 22 runs, 1 wicket. OTAGO. First Innings. R. C. Blunt, 111444111441114114112241 ■ 14111212111211111312141121112241431 111131141111111. not out 131 A. Knight, 121112113113. c Nixon, b Read 18 J. M'Mullan. c Page, b Read 0 S. Duncan, 14111, c and b Merritt ... 8 A. W. Alloo. 112, lbw, b Nixon 4 E. O. Blamires, 13111241121111, lbw, b Merritt 21 J. Shepherd, c Evans, b Merritt ... 0 G. Dickinson, 111112, c Page, b Merritt 7 J. Blair, c apd b Merritt 0 R. Torrance, 11, c Cunningham, b Talbot 2 A. Symonds, 41, b Talbot 5 Extras 8 Total .... 204 Bowling Analysis.—Read, 184 balls, seven maidens, 51 runs, two wickets: Cunningham, 128 balls. 50 runs; Talbot, 59 balls one maiden, 19 runs, two wickets: Merritt, 152 balls, two maidesn, 48 runs, five wickets: Nixon, 88 balls, 28 runs, one wicket. The match was largely attended in the afternoon, the gate takings for the day amounting to £lO7.

MELBOURNE TEAM’S TOUR.

MATCH AGAINST AUCKLAND AUCKLAND, February 4. Auckland batted first by mutual arrangement when the match against the Melbourne Cricket Club was commenced today. There were 2000 spectators. The weather was fine and the wicket in good order. — , February 6. After a day’s slow batting the visiting Melbourne cricketers managed to obtain a lead of 24 runs over Auckland on the first innings. The game was continued in fine weather. The wicket was in good order, although it began to crumble as the day went on. In the afternoon there was a crowd of between 7000 and 8000 present. The following are the scores: — Scores:— AUCKLAND. First Innings. Bowley. c Campbell, b Ebeling .. .. 130 Anthony, b Ebeling 39 Frater, lbw, b Ebeling 7 Gillespie, b Jbeling 0 Allcott. c Campbell, b Johnstone .. 60 Dacre, I Wood 2 Postles, lbw. b Ebeling 12 Matheson, b Johnstone 13 Butler; b Johnstone .. 1 Player, c Onyons, b Ebeling .. .. 1 Scott, not out 2 Extras 10 Total 284 Bowling Analvsis.—Ebeling, six wickets for 63 runs: Johnstone, three for 21; Wood, one for 13. Second Innings. H. D. Gillespie, not out Li C. C. Dacre, lbw, b Ebeling ... ... 2 A. J. Postles, not out ... 2 Extras 4 Total for one wicket 21 MELBOURNE. First Innings. R. Jewell, c Scott, b Matheson 12 K. Campbell, c Anthony, b Alcott ... d B. A. Onyons, c sub, b Player 51 T. G. Armstrong, lbw. b Alcott 1 H. I. Ebeling, b Matheson Jtf H C. Sandford, b Alcott 29 V. S. Ransford, b Alcott 100 R. G. Johnstone, b Player 20 P. B. Wood, c Anthony, b Aleott ... o R. S. Rodgerson. c Gillespie, b Butler 45 W. \V. Armstrong, not out y Extras U Total 308 Bowling Analysis.—Alcott, 5 for 56; A. S. Player, 2 for 50; A. M. Matheson. 2 for 93; V. C. Butler, 1 for 19.