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Otago Witness, Issue 3912, 5 March 1929, Page 51

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THE ENGLISH TEAM. MATCH AT GOULBURN. SYDNEY, February 25. The Englishmen began a match against Southern Districts to-day at Goulburji. The local side won the toss and sent the Englishmen to the wickets in- fine weather. England in their first innings scored 250 (Hobbs 54, Ames 94, Tyldesley 33). Jardine and Hendren went cheaply. Lampe took five for 46, and Tickner three for 48. Southern Districts in their first innings have lost three wickets for 51. February 26. Southern Districts in their first innings made 135 Lampe not out 26, Allsop 24; Freeman eight for 66, Geary two for 34, Larwood two for 23). England in their second innings peered 226 for five wickets and declared (Jardine not out 85, Larwood 44, Duckworth 41). Southern Districts in their Second innings scored 135 for four wickets (Lampe 34, Allsop not out 77; Freeman three for 47, Larwood one for 8). The match was drawn. ENGLAND v. VICTORIA. MELBOURNE, March 1. Play in the match England versus Victoria was commenced in perfect weather on an excellent wicket. Ryder won the toss. Hobbs, Sutcliffe, Duckworth, and White were omitted from the English team, Mead being twelfth man. The opening stages were very dull, only peven runs coming in 22 ainutes, when Onyons was splendidly caught at shortstop- by Ames off Larwood. Hendry, when 19, went out- to a bad stroke off Freeman, and was easily stumped..

Ryder had a particularly fine recep tion, which was a great tribute to his test performances. The half-century was reached in 68 minutes.

Chapman was frequently under notice foi his splendid fielding at short-leg. Ryder was very enterprising after lunch, adding 20 in 16 minutes with grand drives and pulls. Woodfull then got a move on and brought up the century after 116 minutes of plaj Ames had a finger injured and retired, Jardine taking the gloves and Mead fielding. Woodfull reached 50 after batting for two hours, Ryder getting a' similar num ber in 69 minutes. When 51 Ryder was badly missed by Larwood at mid-on off Freeman. In the same over he hit a grand sixer, and was then caught lefthand by Mead near the boundary. He had batted 72 minutes for 60, including one six and six fours, and again gave a fine display. Darling, a young left-hander, batted neatly, and made vigorous strokes, but Woodfull was content to play quietly. After the tea interval Darling batted very confidently and neatly reached 50 in 79 minutes. Woodfull shortly after reached his century after batting solidly for 220 minutes.

There was then some very free batting,

150 being added in 100 minutes, Darling playing brilliantly and making the bowling look cheap. The third century was brought up in 249 minutes. Seventeen were scored off one of Leyland’s overs. When he was 140 Woodfull had made the highest score for Victoria in a game against England, the previous record by Macalister having stood for 25 years. Darling gave a great displa.y He batted 116 minutes and hit eight fours. The partnership realised 181. a’Beckett was confi 'ent, but Woodfull was very tired. He had brttcd all day. The attendance was 6000, and the gate receipts were £686.

A SENSATIONAL HAPPENING. MELBOURNE, March 2. Play was resumed in the match between England and Victoria in hot weather on a perfect wicket. Hammond kept wickets. A’Beckett commenced very confidently, scoring freely off Tate and Larwood, lie added 24 in 25 minutes and then played Larwood on. Scaife was missed when he had made 11 by Tate off Freeman, and then 400 was reached after 330 minutes’ play. Scaife was smartly stumped by Hammond, off Freeman. There was a great demonstration when Woodfull reached his second century after batting for 355 minutes. It was nis fourth double century in first-class cricket. When 14 Ellis skied a ball from Larwood behind the wicket, but it fell just out of Chapman’s reach. In the same over he was easily taken by Chapman in the slips. Woodfull batted quietly after lunch. Larwood was attaining a good speed and making the ball fly. With Ellis’s dismissal Woodfull became more enterprising and scored a 4 and two 2’s in one over from Tate. Makin followed with three 4’s and a 2 in one of Freeman’s overs. When 232 Woodfull became the highest scorer of the tour against the Englishmen. Makin aroused enthusiasm with a great off-drive over the fence off Freeman. Five hundred was reached in 406 minutes, and Woodfull went up to 250 in 421 minutes. The bow-ling was completely collared and the fieldsmen were very tired. The visitors were handicapped by the fact that Hammond was

unable to bowl because of his wicketkeepirig duties, and Freeman, although bowling, was limping rather badly, but the batting had been particularly good. The innings ended sensationally. When Ironmonger, the last man went in, Larwood, who had not bowled for some time, went on. A section of the crowd jeered, , and counted the bowler out each time he ran up to bowl. Ironmonger, to the accompaniment of great cheers, scored 2 off each of the first two balls. After the third ball Larwood showed temper, and Chapman and other players sat on the ground. Woodfull had a word with Chapman, and it was decided to resume. The crowd again jeered and the players again sat on the grass. Woodfull and Chapman then addressed the crowd. Ryder saved a very awkward situation by walking to the gate and intimating that the innings had been declared closed.

Woodfull went right through the innings, giving only one very difficult chance. He batted for 459 minutes and hit 22 4’s. This is the second time he has carried his bat through an innings

this season against England. England commenced their innings at 20 minutes past 4. There was an early thrill, as Jardine was caught splendidly

low down by Ryder in the slips. Hammond had a cordial reception—a tribute to his great feats in test matches. The batting was cautious but neat. When Leyland had scored 16 in 58 minutes he was dismissed lbw. Three minutes afterwards 50 was brought up. Proceedings were rather tame after the sensational incident earlier in the day. Hammond occasionally made the delightful off-strokes for which he is famous, but Tyldesley was very cautious and took half an hour to reach double figures. Hammond batted for 88 minutes. The attendance was 12,000, and the gate receipts £656. Scores: VICTORIA. First Innings. Woodfull, not out ..275 Onyons, c Ames, b Larwood .... 1 Hendry, st Ames, b Freeman .... 19 Ryder, c Mead (sub.) b Freeman .. 60 Darling, b Tate 87 a,Beckett, b Larwood 38 Scaife, st Hammond, b Freeman .. 18 Ellis, c Chapman, b Larwood .. 15 Makin, c Chapman, b Jardine .... 44 Alexander, c Leyland, b Freeman .. 2 Ironmonger, not out 4 Extras .- 9 Total for nine wickets (de-

dared) 572 Bowling Analysis.—Larwood, three for 61; Tate, one for 97; Freeman, four for 245; Jardine, one for 19; Geary, none

CRITICISM IN LONDON. LONDON, March 1. “ Our bowling trounced.” This unusual poster gripped Londoners this morning. The critics emphasise that Darling’s performance is another justification for Australia’s search for youngsters. March 2. The front pages of the evening papers bear sensational headlines regarding the scene in Melbourne.

Renter’s message from Australia describes the incident as one of the blackest pages of English-Australian cricket. It was a concerted, churlish effort by a section of the crowd, and made a scene that will never bear repetition. The correspondent says the only explanation of the resentment could be the putting on of Larwood to bowl Ironmonger, “ Australia’s rabbit.”

A REGRETTABLE INCIDENT. MELBOURNE, March 2.

The English manager (Mr Toone) has issued a statement that Saturday’s incident was very regrettable, necessitating the cessation of play, which was quite a justifiable action by Chapman. At the same time he would be sorry to think, and did not think, that the small section represented the general sporting spirit of the Australian people.

The Victorian Association also deprecates the incident, and expresses the hope that there will be no recurrence of it on this or future tours. It is satisfied that the overwhelming majority of cricket lovers had no sympathy with the demostration.

HIGH REPUTATION OF ENGLISH

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LONDON, March 2.

Wisden’s Almanack, in “ Cricketers of Last Year,” publishes photographs of Ames, Leyland, White, Duckworth, and Sam Staples, with White, in the centre place. The editor comments: “Not for 17 years has the reputation of English cricket stood so high. It is not surprising, after the deplorable post-war period, that the triumphs of our players in Australia have aroused such unprecedented enthusiasm. The success is more refreshing because the risk in taking Larwood and Geary is convincingly justified. That the side should maintain its form and return with the finest record ever gained will devoutly be wished. Even if it- be not achieved we must be proud of the men

who have so speedily and decisively determined rubber.

THE-FIFTH TEST.

SUTCLIFFE A DOUBTFUL PLAYER. MELBOURNE, February 27. Sutcliffe might not be able to play in the fifth test owing to a strained shoulder.

LONDON, February 27. The Evening Standard says: “There has been a time when England would have been seriously disturbed by a break in the partnership of Hobbs and Sutcliffe, but the wealth of batting now does not perturb us. If Jardine is asked to open with Hobbs the arrangement may disturb the middle batting, and be a great temptation - to baptise Ames. Our bowling cannot be improved, so the choice rests between Ames and Leyland.”

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM. SYDNEY, February 27.

The Australian team for the final test at Melbourne on March 8 has been selected as follows: —J. Ryder, W. W. Woodfull, E. L. a’Beckett, D. G. Bradman, A. Fairfax, C. V. Grimmeft, P. M. Hornibrook, A. Jackson, A. F. Kippax W. A. Oldfield, R. A. Oxenham, T. W. Wall. The twelfth man will be chosen the day b-.-fore the match. THE SEARCH FOR YOUTH. CRITICS APPLAUD AUSTRALIA. LONDON, February 27.

All the critics admire Australia’s search for youth, and predict that the 1930 visitors will be a young, hardstriving, and enthusiastic band. Clem Hill, in the Daily Telegrapn, states-that by including Wall and Fairfax the selectors have done what is abso lutely necessary. They have at last recognised that it is essential to have bowlers who are able to take advantage of a new ball. In the last three tests with Hendry and Nothling opening the bowling at Sydney, and Hendry and a’Beckett at Melbourne and Adelaide Australia was half defeated from the start. Wall is unquestionably Australia’s best fast bowler at the present moment.

He declares that no matter what Hornibrook does in the coming test he must go to England in 1930, for the simple reason that no Australian team should go to England without a lefthander. He offers congratulations to the selectors that youth has at last been recognised, with sting in the opening bowlers.

WHEN WHITE REACHES HOME. LONDON, February 28.

The Taunton Council has decided to give a civic reception to the cricketer, White. The Mayor and corporation will meet him at the station and will proceed in state to the largest hall in the town, where a banquet will be held.

AUSTRALIA’S GREATEST NEED. LONDON, February 28.

P. F. Warner says that for the final test the players obviously will be selected with a view to the future. If they are able to find a first-class bowler Australians will be a formidable combination in 1930. He is of the opinion that Ryder will have an excellent chance of being made captain of the 1930 team.

THE SHEFFIELD SHIELD. BRISBANE, February 25. In the Sheffield match South Australia in their second innings scored 183 (Whitefield 65, M’Kay 40; Hornibrook five for 60, Oxenham-four for 43, Noth ling one for 12. Queensland in their second innings have scored 80 for four wickets (O’Connor 19). _ Wall was again deadly with the ball.

February 26.

In the Sheffield Shield match Queensland in their second innings scored 181 for nine wickets (Levy not out 85, Oxenham 17; Grimmett five for 49, Wall three for 57). Queensland won by one wicket in a sensational finish. When nine wickets were down Queensland required one run to win. Levy, who was batting, hit one to Grimmett, who I dropped it, then flung the ball disgustedly to Wall, who missed it. The batsmen ran one for the overthrow and won the match. LAST MATCH OF SEASON. SYDNEY, March 1. The final match against South Australia was commenced in fine weather. New South Wales in their first innings scored 320 (Marks 92, Jordan 65, Hooker not out 62, Bradman 35, Jackson 6, Fairfax 17; Grimmett four for 112, Wall one for 64, Whitfield two for 47)). New South Wales made a fine recovery when six wickets were down for 117, including Jackson, Bradman, Andrews, and FairMarch 2. In the Sheffield Shield cricket match South Australia jn their first innings lost seven wickets for 197 (Harris not out 107, Hack 29, Walker 26). Play was dreary all day. Harris was missed by M'Cabe before he had scored and gave a difficult chance at second slip.

CHAMPIONS OF THE PAST.

GRACE AND SPOFFORTH. LONDON, February 24. James Lillywhite, who was captain of the first test team, was interviewed on the occasion of his eighty-seventh birthday, and said that though the presentday batting was good on the average, he was of the opinion that no one would ever beat Grace and no bowler would ever beat Spofforth. THE PLUNKET SHIELD. It ‘ was Otago’s misfortune to strike bad weather in all three of its games. Rain robbed the province of a good chance of a win against- Wellington and of a win against Canterbury, though it would, no doubt, have been beaten by Auckland. The following table shows the results of the Plunket Shield matches: — Won. Lost. Drawn.

The following table shows the holders of the Plunket Shield since it was presented: — 1906- Canterbury,1907- —Auckland. 1908- Auckland. 1909- —Auckland. 1910- —Canterbury. 1911- —Auckland. 1912- —Canterbury. 1913- —Canterbury. 1914- —Canterbury. 1916-18 —No matches played. 1918- —Wellington and Canterbury. 1919- —Auckland. 1920- —Wellington. 1921- —Auckland. I 1922-23—Canterbury. 1923- —Wellington. 1924- Otago. 1925- —Wellington. 1926- —Auckland. 1927- —Wellington.

OTAGO - TEAM'S AVERAGES. The following are the batting and bowling averages of the members of the Otago team: — BATTING. '

SHIELD AWARDED TO AUCKLAND. CHRISTCHURCH, February 28. The New Zealand Cricket Council tonight decided to award the Plunket Shield to Auckland. Auckland and Wellington each had one win, but Auckland’s net average was plug 14.9, while that of Wellington was plus 3.07. On the other hand, it wac pointed out that Wellington suffered an injustice by the average system, having had one win and two draws, and Auckland one win, i one draw, and one loss. The council decided to consult the major associations,

askiiig for any suggestions for-alterations in the present system of awarding the shield.' "'

With reference to the Hawke Cup, it wdg decided that a match be arranged between .Manawatu and Nelson on March 13, and that' the' winner play Wanganui on a later date. - ■

The Rodpath Cup; for the batsman with ■ the-most meritorious- performances in representative matches, was awarded to G. L. Weir-, Auckland.

OTAGO v. CANTERBURY.

A DRAWN GAME. The Plunket Shield match between Otago and Canterbury ended in uninteresting fashion. When the time came for play to start on Tuesday rain was • falling -steadily, the wicket being in sodden condition. When play was recommenced at 3.10 the wicket was easy and in good condition under the circumstances, an occasional short ball bumping up.’ Canterbury’s score was three for 47 when Roberts and Newman resumed. Roberts batted brightly, taking his total to 40 before he was dismissed, the score then being 68. The play became much less interesting while Newman and Allen were associated. Newman batted very cautiously, hitting out at only very loose balls, and Allen was little more venturesome. They took the score to 145 before stumps were drawn on account of the failing light just before 5 o’clock. The game was, therefore, drawn. OTAGO. First Innings , .. 273 Second Innings. H. C. Alloo, 11211121114211111111111, st Burns, b Merritt 29 J. S. Shepherd, 1111114411221121211 111112114112421, st Burns, b Merritt 53 J. M'Mullan, 1111121414142141111444 14111142141146411412113, c Page, b Newman 95 R. C. Blunt, 11111111211144114141111 411211124144114144112214444211241 441111111244141411121442141414111 12141444414211111211, c Roberts, b Page 221 V. G. Cavanagh, 1141421411142111111 11111, st Burns, b Merritt .. .. 38 G. R. Dickinson, 1, lbw, b Page .. 1 A. Galland, 41211142111111111243411 14, c Roberts, b Newman .. .. 45 A. W. Alloo, 12124111, c Cunningham, b Merritt .. 13 P. Monk, 11141141241211441411111, not out .. .. .. 43 D. Heenan, 11114141, not out .. .. 14 Extras .. .'. 50 Total for eight wickets (innings declared closed) 602

Fall of Wickets.—One for 79, two for 90, three for 311, four for 439, five for 440, six for 509, seven for 545, eight for 547. BOWLING ANALYSIS.

Cunningham bowled nine no balls and Newman three. Merritt bowled one wide. CANTERBURY. First innings .. .. ~ 300 Second Innings. I. M. Hamilton, 14, b Dickinson .. 5 M. L. Page, 111, c Heenan, b Monk 3 C. M. Harris, 211111, c H. C. Alloo, b Shepherd 7

Roberts, 12141111214144141411, c Galland, b Shepherd 40 J. A. Newman, 14112441141114114 411. not out 42 P. Allen, 12241224131131111, not out 31 Byes .. .. .'. .. .. 12 Leg-bye 1 No-balls 4 Total for four wickets .. .. 145 Fall of Wickets. —One for 5, two for 11, three for 47, four for 68. .BOWLING ANALYSIS.

AUCKLAND-WELLINGTON MATCH CANCELLED. - WELLINGTON, Feb-ary 26. The Management Committee of the Wellington Cricket Association last night cancelled the proposed match; Auckland v. Wellington, at Easter. CLERGYMEN v. DOCTORS. VICTORY FOR THE CLOTH. The annual match between the clergyand the doctors was played at Carisbrook on Wednesday in beautiful weather, and after an exciting • finish the game ended, -at a quarter-past 6, in a win for the wearers of the cloth by 15 runs. The handsome cup presented by Mr Arthur Barnett for annual competition was therefore won by the clergymen. The results ‘ of the two previous matches between members of the cloth and the medicals will also be inscribed on the cup. Details: — CLERGYMEN.

Bowling Analysis.—Reid, 10 overs, 1 maiden, 34 runs, one wicket; Ashcroft, 4 overs, 17 runs, one wicket; Perry, 13 overs 54 runs, three wickets; Ross, 5 overs, 6 runs; Barnett 1 over, 9 runs, one wicket; Fitzgerald, 8 overs, 27 runs, three wickets. DOCTORS.

Bowling Analysis.—Cuttriss, 12 overs, 34 runs, four wickets; Johnson, 9 overs, 43 runs; Ademan, 1 over, 12 runs; J. Richards, 1 over, 7 runs; Tuckwell, 9 overs. 22 runs, four wickets; L. Richards, 2 overs 10 runs, one wicket.

SENIOR MATCHES.

DUNEDIN.

In ideal weather the senior cricket competition was continued on Saturday. The two leading teams. Old Boys and Carisbrook, played a drawn game, A. W Alloo scoring 100 not out, Dickinson 58, and' Harraway 46. Grange secured a two-point win over the Albion side, which was dismissed in the first innings for 71, Demin taking three for 18 and Knight three for 29. In Albion’s second innings Allen scored 108 not out and Simmers J 7. Dunedin secured a three-point win by dismissing the Colts, who were without Eastman, for 62 and 120. Cavanagh took five for 16 and five for 36. and Torrance two for 15 and four for 17. Tn the Colts* second innings Sinclair scored 67.

The championship points are now as follow:—Old Boys 11, Carisbrook 9, Grange 9. Dunedin 9, Colts 4, Albion 2. Only one more match can be played, and it is therefore probable that- the leading teams will meet next Saturday. OLD .BOYS v. CARISBROOK. Carisbrook and Old Boys played a drawn game on the University Ground at Logan Park. Carisbrook declared with a score of 314 for nine wickets, made on the first day of the match. Scores: — CARISBROOK.,

First Innings—3l4 for nine wickets (declared). OLD BOYS.

Bowling Analysis.—Dunning, 42 overs, 15 maidens, 76 runs, four wickets; Cameron, three overs, 17 runs; Douglas, 21 overs, four maidens, 60 runs, two wickets; Blunt. 13 overs, two naidens. 38 runs, one wicket; Proctor, six overs, one maiden, 17 runs; Groves, 15 overs. 54 runs, one wicket; Spackman, five overs, one maiden, nine runs; Lynch, one over, six runs.

GRANGE v. ALBION. The match between Grange and Albion was concluded at Logan Park, Grange securing a two-point win on the first innings. Scores:— GRANGE. First innings .. .. .. .. .. .. 409

Bowling Analysis.—Lemin, 11 overs, three maidens, 18 runs, three wickets; Knight, 13.5 overs, four maidens, 29 runs, three wickets; Elmes. nine overs, four maidens. 18 runs, one wicket; Dey, three overs, three maidens, one wicket; Galland, three overs, two maidens, one run, one wicket. Second Innings.

Bowliug Analysis.—Lemin, 12 overs, two maidens, 39 runs, two wickets; Knight, 14 overs, four maidens, 34 runs, one wicket; Elmes, 10 overs, two maidens, 46 runs; Galland, 10 overs, 51 runs, two wickets; Dey, six overs, 37 runs..

DUNEDIN v. COLTS. The game between Dunedin and Colts was continued on the No. 2 wicket on the Oval on Saturday, when the Colts' batsmen proved far from equal to the task of passing Dunedin’s score of 357 made on the first day of the match. Dunedin won by an innings and 175 runs.

\ DUNEDIN. First Innings (for nine wickets, declared) .. .. 357 COLTS.

Bowling Analysis.—M'Gregor, 10 overs, 4 maidens, 15 runs. Monk, 9 overs, 5 maidens, 10 runs, 1 wicket; Cavanagh, 8 overs, 4 maidens, 16 runs, 5 wickets; Torrance. 11 overs, 3 maidens, 15 runs, 2 wickets.

Total'..l2o Bowling Analysis.—Torrance. 13 overs, 6 maidens, 17 runs, 4 wickets; Cavanagh, 6 overs, 3 maidens, 36 runs, 5 wickets; Claridge, 4 overs, 2 maidens. 12 runs; Gherry. 4 overs, 18 runs; M'Gregor, 4 overs. 18 runs; Monk, 7 overs, 3 maidens, 11 runs. IN OTHER CENTRES. GAMES IN AUCKLAND. AUCKLAND, March 3. The second series of matches in the second round of the Auckland Cricket Association’s Senior Championship concluded on Saturday in fine weather. Eden, 218 for six (declared) and 39 for four, defeated Ponsonby, 135 (Snedden 45). For Eden Langton took six wickets for 34. Y.M.C.A., 378 for eight (declared), defeated Parnell. 313 (Aitken 74, Anthony •53). For Y.M.C-A. Bowley took five for 134. Grafton, 260, defeated University, 225 (Garrard 101). North Shore, 305, defeated United Suburbs, 137 and 110 for three. Eden and Ponsonby are now level for the championship with 22 points each, University being third with 21 points.

GAMES IN WELLINGTON. WELLINGTON, March 3. The Wellington cricket competition was continued on Saturday in fine weather.

In the game Hutt, 258 and 180 (Birch 60), against Wellington, 268 (Robertson 59), and six for 130 (Airey 78), Cousins did the hat trick for Wellington. Wellington won by 10 runs on the first innings.

University, 175 and five for 106, defeated Petone, 149 and seevn for 135 (declared). by six wickets. Midland, nine for 349, declared (Doneghue 194), defeated Kilbirnie, 162 and seven for 305 (Christopherson 136 and Harris 100), on the first innings. Institute, seven for 323 (declared), lost to Old Boys, nine for 327, on the first innings.

CHRISTCHURCH MATCHES. CHRISTCHURCH, March 3. Tlie semi-final round in the senior cricket championship commenced on Saturday, the competing teams being Old Boys, Riccarton. Sydenham, and West Christchurch. Rain fell during the forenoon, making the wickets difficult, but the weather remained fine. Old Boys, winning the toss, put Riccarton in on a tricky wicket. The suburban team gave a disappointing display, all being out for 165, of which V. Allen scored 100. Merritt took six wickets for 63 and Burrows four for 42. Old Boys lost three wickets for 82.

West Christchurch had the first strike against Sydenham, making 237 for nine wickets (Alexander 97, Hill 33). Linwood, batting against Old Collegians scored 107. Old Collegians were all out for 103 (Dunster 33). Read took seven wickets for 36 runs.

East Christchurch, playing St. Albans, were all out for 97 (Kennedy 28). Falloon took five for 23. St. Albans have lost five wckets for 144 (Woods 72). GRADE CRICKET IN SYDNEY. t SYDNEY. March 2. Ine grade cricket was marked by slow rain interfering. The only side to top 200 was Mosman, against North Sydney. Everett made 73 for Petersham against Randwick. This was the highest individual scorer. Dwyer made 70 for Mosman. Dupain made 65 for Western Suburbs against Paddington. There were many fine bowling figures. For Northern Districts Scott took 6 for 35, Hunt 4 for 55; for St. George against Waverlev, WagLorn took 6 for 38; for North Sydney. Eaton took 6 for 65; for Randwick. MNamee took 5 for 28 and Ward 5 for 20. —Australian Press Association. THE OTAGO COACH. ENGAGEMENT TERMINATED. The Otago Cricket Association, at a special meeting held in committee on F-iday m>ht last, decided not to invite L. C. Eastman, the coach, to return to Dunedin next season. When the presi-

dent of the association (Mr C. Todd) was asked by a reporter whether he would make any statement regarding the association 8 action, he declined to say anything for publication. Eastman will leave on his return to England on Saturday next.

for 95; Leyland, none for 39; Hammond, none for 7. ENGLAND. First Innings. Jardine, c Ryder, b Hendry 4 Leyland, lbw, b Makin . 16 Hammond, not out . 16 Tyldesley, not out . . 13 Extras . 4 Total for two wickets . 83

Wellington 1 — 2 Auckland 1 1 1 Otago .. .. — 3 Canterbury 1 2 *• The scores for and against have been as follow: —• Wellington. For. Against. Runs. Wkts. Runs. Wkts. v. Otago . . . . 351 10 398 10 138 3 351 10 v. Canterbury 433 8 364 10 115 3 31 0 v. Auckland; . 403 10. 311 10 241 10 299 10 — — - —— Totals . . 1681 44 1754 50 Auckland. v. Canterbury 330 10 153 ,10 78 0 254 10 v. Otago 384 5 188 10 94 3 v. Wellington 311 10 403 10 299 10 241 10 - —— — —— Totals . . 1402 3o 1333 53 v. Wellington Otago. 398 10 351 10 351 10 138 3 v. Auckland. . 188 10 384 5 94 3 v. Canterbury, 273 10 300 10 602 8 145 4 - - - — —— ■ — ■ •— Totals . . 1906 51 1318 32 Canterbury. v. Auckland. 153 10 330 10 254 10 78 0 v. Wellington 364 10 433 8 31 0 115 3 v. Otago 300 10 273 10 145 4 602 8 — — - ——• Totals . 1247 44 1831 39 The averages for and against are — For. Against. Auckland * . 40.05 25.15 Wellington Otago 38.20 37.37 35.08 41.18 Canterbury 28.34 46.94 The net averages, therefore, are — Auckland plus . . . 14.90 Wellington, plus . .. 3.12 Otago, minus .. 3.81 Canterbury, minus . . 18.60

Blunt Ins. N.O. Rns. H.S. Avg. .. 6 — 404 221 67.33 M'MulIan .. 2 120 95 60.00 Eastman .. 5 1 215 88 53.75 Shepherd .. 2 — 87 53 43.50 Cavanagh .. 5 — 208 78 41.60 Elmes .. 4 3 39 26 39.00 Zimmerman .. 3 1 69 39 n.o. 34.50 Galland .. 5 — 140 45 28.00 Monk .. .. 5 1 11143 n.o. 27.75 Alloo, A. W. .. 5 — 130 L01 26.00 Alloo, H. C. .. 6 — 140 33 23.33 Knight 78 31 19.50 Dickinson .. 2 —— 26 25 13.00 Leader .. 1 —— 7 7 7.00 Douglas .. 2 — 0 3 2.50 Heenan .. 2 2 14 14 n.o. BOWLING. O. M R. W. Avg. Monk 55 9 144 6 24.00 Shepherd 16 5 49 2 24.50 Dickinson 31 6 76 3 25.33 Elmes .. 32 4 124 4 31.00 Eastman . 121.1 28 304 9 33.77 A. W. Alloo . 76 14 222 5 44.40 Blunt 44 1 175 1 175.00 Zimmerman . . 25 4 70 — — Douglas 7 1 14 — — H. C. Alloo . D 1 14 ——• ■' ■ Leader .. . 3 2 3 — —— A. Galland . 8.1 3 8 — —

O. M. R. W. J. A. Newman .. 60 10 153 8 W. R. Cuniijuglmm .. 13 — 51 M. L. Page . 28 8 90 2 W. E. Merritt .. 57 9 148 4 A. W. Roberts .. 17 1 63 —-» C. M. Harris 12 — 47 —

0. M. R. W. P. Monk 13 2 27 1 G. R. .Dickinson 12 4 30 1 J. S. Shepherd . 12. 4 29 2 A. W. Alloo .. 7 1 25 — A; Galland .... 6 2 - 6 — ' R. C.' Blunt .. .. 2 — 11 — Dickinson howled five no-balls.

A. C. Watson, b Perry • • .. 12 Canter, c and b Ashcroft .. .. 3 Cuttriss, run out .. .. ► . 16

Merrington,"b Fitzgerald .. .. 20 Fitchett, c Wilson, b Perry 5 Tuckwell, b Barnett 17 I/. Richards, c Ross, b Fitzgerald 50 VVinglield, b Fitzgerald .. .. 0 A deman, b Perry .. .. .. .. 18 J. Richards, b Reid 3 Johnson, not out .. ►. — — 5 Extras .. .. _ »_ 6 Total 153

Moore lbw, b Cuttriss .. Searle, e L. Richards, b Cuttriss .. 0 Perry, b Tuckwell .. 31 Wilson, lbw, b Cuttriss - » .. 6 Reid, lbw, b Tuckwell .. 0 Ashcroft, c and b Tuckwell .. 10 Barnett, run out .. .. 7 Ross, c Johnson, b Cuttriss - .. 27 Harty, b Tuckwell 5 Fitzgerald, b Richards 9 Fergus, not out .. 1 Extras .. — — *- „ 10 Total .. .. 138

H. C. Alloo, b Dunning .. „ 22 Leader, b Douglas .. ., • .. 4 Dickinson, b Douglas .. .. .. 58 Gale, b Dunning 6 Harraway, lbw, b Dunning .. 46 A. VV. Alloo, not out 100 Moloney, st Clark, b Dunning .. 2 Ibbotson. e Spackman, b Groves 14 Latimer, hit wicket, b Blunt 1 M'Rae, not out 24 Extras .. 10 Total for eight wickets 287

ALBION. First Innings. Shepherd, b Lemin .. .. .. Duncan, b Lemin .. 18 1 Barron, c Galland, b Knight .. - .. 11 M'Haffie, run out .. 13 Allen, lbw, b Lemin ... .. .. 3 Hamilton, c Elmes, b Dey .. 1 Simmers, e Ewart, b Elmes .. .. 0 Binney, c Galland. b Knight .. 9 Silver, c Ewart, b Galland .. 5 M'Gavin, b Khight 0 M'Callum, not out 5 Extras 5 Total .. 71

Binney, lbw, b Lemin Shepherd, c Chadwick, b Knight Allen, not out .. 8 27 .. 108 Simmers, c Boyd, b Galland .. .. 37 M'Haffie, b Galland .. 5 M'Gavin, run out .. 0 Barron, b Lemin .. .. .. .. 20 Hamilton, not out .. .. 2 Extras 9 Total for six wickets .. .. 216

First Innings. Conradi, lbw, b Monk .. ., 12 Templeton, b Torrance .. 14 Holden, run out 4 Heenan, b Cavanagh .. .. 1 Sinclair, b Cavanagh .. 14 Miller, e Sinclair, b Cavanagh .. .. 1 M Avoy, st. Hardman, b Cavanagh 0 Henderson, not out .. .. 0

Cullen, b Torrance .. 1 Collett, c Sinclair, b Cavanagh .. 9 Extras 6 Total .. .. .. 62

Second Innings. Conradi, c and b Cavanagh 5 Templeton, lbw, b Torrance 1 Holden, c Monk, b Cavanagh .. . 5 Heenan, b Torrance , 0 Sinclair, c Sinclair, b Torrance . 67 Miller, c M'Gregor. b Cavanagh 4 M’Avoy, b Cavanagh . 18 Henderson, not out . 12 Cullen, c Ritchie, b Cavanagh .. . 0 Collett, b Torrance 0 Extras 8