CRICKET

Otago Witness, Issue 4066, 16 February 1932, Page 26

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THE NEW ZEALAND TEAM

The New Zealand team which has been selected to meet the South Africans in the first test, includes four representatives from Canterbury, three from Wellington, two from Otago, and two from Auckland, and seven of its members were in the side which toured England. The fact that Vivian, the young Auckland all-rounder, was not available will weaken the side, which will also be without the leadership of Lowry. It is almost certain that Page will be chosen as captain, and there is no reason why he should not handle the side just as well as the Hawke’s Bay man. The new members of the side are Cleverley and Newman, who will be playing for New’ Zealand for the first time, Roberts and Badcoek. I still think that Dickinson would have been a more valuable member of the side than Cleverley, but it is probable that the selectors were not prepared to take the risk of selecting the Otago man without having seen him in action in representative cricket this season. Cleverley earns hie place on the strength of his performances in one match against Wellington, but it is fair to add that those performances were outstanding. The selection of Roberts was expected, but Weir is lucky to find a place on recent performances. Badeock’s inclusion was advocated by several northern writers, and it is obvious that his bowling ability has been the chief factor in earning him a place. The match will furnish a test of Newman's ability. Otago players who have seen him in action, while admitting that he keeps a fine length, have told me that they have not been impressed with big bowling. It will be interesting to watch how he shapes. Allcott, who apparently was available, must have been seriously considered. With Dempster. Blunt, Page, Roberts, Kerr, Badcock, and Weir, if he returns to form, the side should be strong in batting, particularly ng Cromb and James arc also likely to come to light. The team’s five bowlers will be Cleverley, Cromb, Badcoek, Newman and Blunt. Merritt, of course, would have been selected but for the decision of the New Zealand Council to exclude him from New Zealand teams. REMARKABLE HITTING Remarkable hitting was seen recently in a Grade match between Blackheath and Lithgow at Sydney, when Don Bradman and W. Bill, the New South Wales Sheffield Shield batsmen, scored 102, off three overs! The over in Australia consists of eightballs, and the following arc the hits ■which made up 102: — First over: 6 642 4 4 6 1—33 Second over: 6 4 4 6 6 4 6 4—40 Third over: 1661 1 4 4 6—29 Of the total of 102, Bradman knocked up 100. Thus it will be seen that he scored off every ball in two successive overs, and Bill's two singles in the third over simply served to bring Bradman into action. The Australian wonder hit 10 sixes and nine fours. In all he hit 14 sixes and 29 fours, and brought his average for Grade matches up to 149. The record for fast scoring in England, with the six-ball over, is E. Alletson’s 189 out of 227 runs. He took an hour to make his first 50. but obtained his second in 15 minutes, and his last 89 in 15 minutes. G. L. Jessup scored 191 out of 235 in 90 minutes, 100 in 42 minutes, 154 in 63 minutes, and 157 out of 200 in an hour. Voce, of Notts, scored 100 in 45 minutes. W. Hyman made 359 not out, out of 466 for six wickets, in 100 minutes.

It is doubtful whether R. C. Blunt’s performance in scoring 42 off an over in Christchurch club cricket some seasons ago has been beaten.

SATURDAY’S MATCHES. DUNEDIN. Though there were several good batting performances in the senior cricket matches on Saturday, the bowling figures generally were more impressive. The matches were played in fine weather, and the outfields and wickets were fast, all of the matches providing play of unusual interest. Among the bowling performances the best was that of Leader, who took seven for 36 for Old Boys against University. Coupland took five for 48 for Dunedin against Grange, and Shepherd, in taking four for 11, was mainly responsibly,for the collapse of Christian Brothers against Albion. Among the batsmen Barron and ATKnight were outstanding. Barron (Albion) played a breezy innings for 83, and M'Knight, who had scored 92 on the previous Saturday, made a patient 80 for Kaikorai against Carisbrook. DUNEDIN v. GRANGE Dunedin had a considerable advantage in winning the toss against Grange at Logan Park, as the wicket in the early stages of the afternoon was very much in favour of the bowlers. While an occasional bail kept low, others bumped up dangerously. Tomkinson and Dey opened Grange’s innings against the bowling of Coupland and Claridge, and, with the help of 11 extras, they scored 34 before Tomkinson was caught behind the wickets off Coupland. Knight filled the vacancy, but only two had been added when Dey went out lbw to a “ shooter ” from Claridge. Ehnes joined Knight, and the score had reached 39 when Claridge sent down a ball which rose sharply and hit Knight on the face, from which it was deflected on to the wicket. Knight did not recover from the effect of the blow for some minutes. Galland, who offered a very solid front to the difficult bowling, lost Elmes, clean bowled by Claridge, at 48, and, when Boyd was beaten by another “ shooter ” from Claridge. five were down for 54. Breen joined Galland, and the pair were associated in a partnership which took the total to 87, Coupland taking his second wicket by having Galland caught in the slips. Chettleburgh aided Breen to take the total to 111 before the latter was diswiirvej, Cherry with, the ball and

holding it at the fourth attempt. Breen had scored a very useful 27. Chettleburgh and M'Kay each secured 18, and the innings closed at 4.45 for 149, Coupland securing the excellent average of five for 48. Claridge’s figures were four for 39.

Dunedin lost Cavanagh lbw to Lemin when only four had been scored, but Cherry and Ditchfield settled down to play safe but slow cricket, the score being 56 when Cherry was bowled by Galland. There had been no addition to the total when Lemin disposed of Ditchfield, who had made a sound 34. Coupland and Strang carried the total to 76 before Boyd, at mid-off, brought about Strang’s dismissal with a fine catch. At 83 Coupland returned a ball to Elmes, and at 84 the veteran Kenny gave Tomkinson an easy catch. Eekhold followed at 85, seven wickets having fallen. A partnership between Torranee and Claridge seemed likely to stop the collapse, but in the last over of the day an attempt to sneak a third run resulted in Claridge being run out. Stumps were drawn with the total at 97 for eight wickets. Scores:— GRANGE. First Innings. Tomkinson, c Regan, b Coupland .... 14 Dey, lbw, b Claridge 10 Knight, b Claridge 1 Elmes, b Claridge 5 Galland, c Claridge, b Coupland .. 15 Boyd, b Claridge 4 Breen, c Cherry, b Coupland .. .. 27 Chettleburgh, c Cavanagh, b Coupland 18 M'Kay. run out 18 Chadwick, not out 9 Lemin, b Coupland 2 Extras 26 Total 149

DUNEDIN. First Innings. Cavanagh, lbw. b Lemin 4 Cherry, b Galland IS Ditchfield, b Lemin 34 Coupland, e and b Elmes 16 Strang, c Boyd, b Elmes 5 Torrance, not out 8 Kenny, e Tomkinson, b Galland .. 1 Eekhold, b Elmes 0 Claridge, run out 2 Extras 9 Total for eight wickets .. 97 Bowling Analysis.

KAIKORAI v. CARISBROOK Kaikorai had first use of the wicket in the match against Carisbrook on Saturday, the game being the first senior match to be played at Bishopscourt. Kaikorai, scoring 201, gave the most impressive display; the team has given this season, ami went on to show some excellent fielding when Carisbrook went in an hour before stumps were drawn. Hood and M'Knight opened to. the bowling of Dunning and Smith, the former being caught by Smith off Dunning when he had scored 10. M'Knight, however, went on steadily through the afternoon and his was the second last wicket to fall, his score being SO. Rennick played a stylish innings for his 35, being caught and bowled by Smith. Constable secured 22 by bold play and Dunbar’s 14 was the result of good batting. Dunning did most of the bowling and he had four wickets to his credit at the close of the innings. Blunt, who with Dunning opened Carisbrook’s innings, did not last more that a few minutes, M'Knight taking a spectacular catch off Hood’s bowling. Dunning went on with Smith, both playing good cricket until Dunning, with 38 up. sent a catch to M'Knight off Rcnnick’s bowling. Smith played nicely till the close of play for 48 and Moloney had 27 runs to big credit when stumps were drawn. Scores:—

KAIKORAI. First Innings. Hood, c Smith, b Dunning .. .. 10 M'Knight, e J. Cameron, b Dunning 80 Balk, b Blunt 3 Smales, run out 9 Rennick, e and b Smith 35 Constable, e Moloney, b Dunning .. 22 M'Carten, b Dunning 5 Vial, run out .. .. 2 Burgess, st Hercus, b Moloney .. 2 Dunbar, not out 14 Hollander, c ' J. Cameron, b D. Cameron 1 Extras 18

CARISBROOK. First Innings. Blunt, c M'Knight, b Hood .. .. 1 Dunning, c M'Knight, b Rennick .. 38 Smith, not out 48 Moloney, not out 27 Extra 1

ALBION v. CHRISTIAN BROTHERS

Albion met Christian Brothers on the main ground at Logan Park on Saturday. The wicket was hard, and the outfield fast. Albion won the toss, and elected to hat, Shepherd and Miller facing the bowling of Dawkins and M'llroy. Shepherd’s innings a decided at-

traction for the spectators, who were treated to a sound display of batting. The partnership was broken at 41, when Miller was caught by M'llroy off Cahill. Shepherd was showing a tendency to sky the ball, and had one or two rather lucky escapes. Smith’s stay at the crease was a short one, and he returned to the pavilion without breaking his duck. Shepherd had reached 41 by good but not forceful batting when Blair brought off a smart catch off Lynch. Dalziel, who was partnered by R. Silver, batted brightly for 12. when he lifted one from Lynch into M'Carten’s hands. R. Silver, Heenan, and Duncan all went cheaply, and Albion bad seven wickets down for 90 when Barron and Vinnecombe became associated in a partnership which yielded 28. Barron was hitting out in great style, the ball frequently reaching the boundary. After V innecombe was dismissed by a clever catch by Cahill off Lynch, Barron became particularly aggressive, hitting four fours in succession off Blair. Just after the luncheon adjournment Barron brought 150 up with a shot behind the wicket off Brookes for four. Henderson was largely content to hold hie end up and let Barron do the scoring. Gradually, however, he seemed to gain confidence, and between the two the rate of scoring was particularly lively, ball after ball going to the boundary. Changes in the bowling had little effect on the rate with which runs came in, Barron, at least, treating everything with contempt, and opening his shoulders to anything at all loose. The pair had carried Albion’s total from 118 to 220 when Henderson got his leg in front of a straight one from Lynch. L. Silver, the last man in. had just come to the crease when he Tipped one from Lynch into Toomey’s hands, and the innings closed for 222. Barron, whose total was 83, thus returned unbeaten, and he received a great ovation as he left the field. F. Toomey and Rodgerson opened the innings for Christian Brothers, the former beiiitr dropped by Smith off L. Silver’s first ball. Al] the Christian Brothers’ early batsmen went cheaply with the exception of Blair, who batted soundly, making many powerful shots which only failed to reach the boundary through the good fielding of the Albion side. By 6 o’clock seven wickets were down for 43. and with one more run on the board T. Toomey was given out lbw to Shepherd. M'llroy was clean bowled by Shepherd, and with only one more wicket to fall it appeared as if Albion had a good chance of getting their opponents out that evening, but Olliver and Dawkins, although never comfortable at the wickets, played out time. Scores: — ALBION. First Innings. Shepherd, c Blair, b Lynch 41 Miller, c M'llroy, b Cahill 14 Smith, c F. Toomey, b Cahill 0 Dalziel, c M'Carten, b Lynch 12 R. Silver, b Blair 4 Duncan, run out 1 Barron, not out 83 Heenan, c M'llroy. b Lynch .... 0 Vinnecombe, c Cahill, b Lynch .... 12 Henderson, lbw. b Lynch 26 L. Silver, cT. Toomey, b Lynch .... 1 Extras 28 Total 222

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS. First Innings. F. Toomey, run out 5 Rodgerson, c Smith, bL. Silver .... 0 Blair, b Duncan 26 Lynch, c Barron, bL. Silver .... 4 Cahill, c Shepherd, b L. Silver .... 0 M'Carten, c Silver, b Shepherd .... 1 Brookes, e Smith, b Shepherd .... 2 M'llroy, b Shepherd 3 T. Toomey, lbw, b Shepherd L Olliver. not out 4 Dawkins, not out .. .. 3 Extras 13 Total for nine wickets .... 62 Bowling Analysis.

UNIVERSITY v. OLD BOYS

The match between University and Old Boys was commenced on the University Ground at Logan Park. University batted first on a wicket that was like the outfield, fast. The feature of the day’s play was undoubtedly the bowling of Leader, who took seven University wickets for a cost of 36 runs. Towards the close of the innings he was particularly deadly, securing two wickets for no runs, and concluding the University strike by catching Jolly smartly off himself. Of University’s total of 198 considerably more than half was contributed by Ibbotson and M'Haffie, the former of whom batted nicely for 64. The latter was making an excellent stand when be was caught and bowled by Dickinson at 56. Burt (21) and Priest (12) were the only others to reach double figures, the seven remaining batsmen compiling only 18 runs between them. DicKinson secured the three wickets that did not fall to Leader’s bowling at a cost of 60 runs. Late iii the afternoon Old Boys commenced their innings, and at the drawing of stumps had lost three wickets for 41 runs. Cherry and Gale both went cheaply for 1 and 2 respectively, and Alloo (14), and Smith (9), were still undefeated when play was stopped for the day. For University M'Haffie took one for 3, and Jolly, who was bowling exceptionally well, two for 19. The following are the detailed scores: — UNIVERSITY. First Innings. Burt, b Dickinson 21 Ibbotson, b Leader 64 Priest, lbw, b Leader 12 M'Haffie, c and b Dickinson .. .. 56 Smith, b Dickinson 4 Hanan, b Leader 0 Hawksworth, lbw, b Leader .. .. 6 Cameron, c Gale, b Leader .. .. 0 Gilkison, not out .. 7 Jolly, c and b Leader .. .. .. .. 1 Extras 27 Total 198

OLD BOYS. First Innings. Cherry, b Jolly 1 Gale, c Smith, b Jolly .. ~ ’ * 2 Alloo, not out " *" 14 Groves, c Ibboston, b M'Haffie' ” 14 J. Smith, not out 9 Extra i I otal for three wickets .. 41 Bowling Analysis.

IN OTHER CENTRES

AUCKLAND. The second series of matches in the second round was played on Saturday on Bidden wickets and outfields. Eden (242 and 66 for three wickets, declared) beat University, 146 (Leys 67). G- L. Weir took five wickets for 45 and M'Crae five for 30. University, in its second innings, scored 80 for the loss of three wickets. Eden won on the first innings. Grafton, 231 and 22 for no wickets, beat Parnell, 175 (Vivian 70), on the first innings. Y.M.C.A., 229, beat Ponsonby, 145, on the first innings. T. Lyon took six wickets for 25. King s College Old Boys, 238 and one for 13, beat North Shore, 212 (Ferguson 77 not out, Bush 68). Simpson took eight wickets for 67. WELLINGTON. The seventh series of the senior cricket championship matches was concluded in glorious weather on Saturday, when the wickets were dead and easy after the heavy rain during the week. Old Boys scored their second outright victory of the season by declaring their first innings closed against University when four wickets had fallen for 162 runs in reply to University’s 158. University fell for 98 in its second knock, M. Browne, the slow bowler, securing five for 33 and Lamason four for nine. Old Boys hit off the 94 runs required to win for the loss of three wickets (James 58). Wellington failed to reach the 305 set by Institute, falling for 211 (R. Morgan 84, H. Foley 55). Lambert took six wickets for 60 and Henderson three for 66. Institute won by 94 runs on the first innings. Institute in its second innings could only score 117 for the loss of eight wickets (Lambert 52). Petone failed by four runs to reach the 199 set it by Hutt, being dismissed for 195 ('Rotherham 41. Mav 34, M. Nicholls 29, Brice 23, Patrick 20). Al'Girr took five wickets for 50 and Judd three for 44. In reply to Midland's 242. Kilbirnie ran up 291 (Monkhouse 60, Christopherson 57, Morris 49 not out, Hepburn 35, _ Al. Bilby 30). Cutts took three wickets for 26. Baker three for 65, and O'Neill three for 76. CHRISTCHURCH. The semi-final round of the cricket matches to determine the two teams to play off for the championship was commenced on Saturday in fine weather and on fast wickets. St. Albans, batting against Old Boys, were all out for 67 (O'Brien 33). Merritt took six wickets for 34. Old Boys made 173 (Dailey 31. Harris 38). Lindley took seven wickets for 64. Sydenham, playing Old Collegians, made 272 (Oliver 96). G. L. Talbot took four wickets for 85. The other matches resulted as follow: — Riccarton against West Christchurch lost nine wickets for 369 (Stringer 96, A. W. Roberts 110, Powell 44). Lancaster Park dismissed East Christchurch for 68. Cromb took six wickets for 35. Lancaster Park has lost nine wickets for 253 (Cromb 38, Smith 100). WELLINGTON v. OTAGO DEMPSTER TO PRACTISE ON CARISBROOK. WELLINGTON, February 14. Dempster left by the ferry steamer for Dunedin last night in order to get the pace of Carisbroook Ground before the Wellington-Otago Plunket Shield match, commencing on Friday next. BULLER CENTURY MAKER WESTPORT, February 13. Eddie Holder, the well-known Buller Rugby player who scored in every representative Rugby match last season, made 102 not '•out at cricket to-day, notching the first century of the season in the Buller district, FIRST TEST MATCH WELLINGTON. February 9. The New Zealand selectors—Messrs Whitta (Christchurch), Sneddon (Auckland), F. Williams (Otago), and Cobcroft (Wellington)—met in Wellington to-day and selected the following eleven to represent the Dominion in the first Test match against the South African team at Christchurch: —M. L. Page (Canterbury), C. S. Dempster (Wellington), R. C. Blunt (Otago), G. L. Weir (Auckland), J. L. Kerr (Canterbury), A. W. Roberts (Canterbury), K. C. James (Wellington), IT. T. Badcoek (Otago), D. Cleverley (Auckland), I. B. Cromb (Canterbury), J. Newman (Nelson). The twelfth man will be selected later. Lowry was not available for both test matches and H. G. Vivian (Auckland) notified that he was not available for the first test. THE MERRITT CASE COUNCIL’S ACTION JUSTIFIED. CHRISTCHURCH, February 14. “ It was an action taken with regret, but it was the right action in the circum-

Stances,” said Mr Caygill, reporting to the -New Zealand Cricket Council on th 6 decision in Merritt’s case. Air Caygill said that all cricketers regretted that Merritt, while on the tour of Great Britain, had entered into an arrange* ment with the Lancashire Club to return there in the English summer. It wae unquestionably a breach of the agreement made with the council,” said •L i? 81 : “Though there was sympathy with Alerritt in his desire to return td England the committee had considered the matter fully. They had Alerritt’s writtea statement, and he appeared before them to amplify his reasons. Unquestionably in our opinion it called for notice being taken decided to pass a resolution that he be excluded from selection fof future New Zealand teams.’’ SOUTH AFRICAN TEAM. RETURN MATCH IN MELBOURNE GOOGLY BOWLER'S SUCCESS. MELBOURNE, February 9. The conditions favoured the batsmen when the match between Victoria and South Africa was resumed, runs comin? steadily. At 92 Christy attempted a big hit and was easily caught at deep mid-off. Ht batted for 80 minutes. Taylor was attractive and was at the wickets for 100 minutes, hitting six boundaries. Fleetwood-Smith, a remarkable lefthand googly bowler with mainly off breaks, obtained the first two wickets in one over. He has been remarkably successful as this is his first season in club cricket. He dismissed Steyn with a great left-hand catch low down. Camcron went in late and attempted to force matters. He obtained 10 off one of Ironmonger’s overs with well-placed strokes. Otherwise the bowlers were on top. Victoria’s total was passed with eight wickets down. South Africa’s innings finished soo® after tea. Cameron batted for 73 minuter and hit five boundaries. Fleetwood-Smith created a great impression with bis accurate length. He broke both ways with the same action. Rain was threatening and the light wa» not good when Victoria's second innings opened at 4.37 p.m. \\ oodfull and Ponsford batted soundly. Ponsford s 50 came up in 61 minutes and \A oodfull’s in 65 minutes. The last 5$ runs were added in 20 minutes. The attendance was 3000 and the receipts were £73. Following are the scores:— VICTORIA. First Innings. ’.Foodfull, run out 44 Ponsford, run out g Rigg, b Quinn 0 Darling, lbw, b Brown 33 Oakley, c Steyn, b Halaskas .. .. 16 O'Brien, c Mitchell, b Quinn .. .. 23 A’Beckett, c and b Balaskas .. .. 23 Barnett, e Viljoen, b Morkcl .. .. 27 Al'Cormiek, not out 25 Fleetwood, e Smith, b Balaskas .. 11 Ironmonger, b Morkel 1 Extras 20 Total 231 Bowling Analysis.—Brown, one for 41; Quinn, two for 50; Balaskas, three for 79; Alorkel, two for 36; Christy, none for 5. Second Innings. Woodfull, not out .. 73 Ponsford, not out 84 Extra .. .. ~ 3 Total for no wickets . . . . 15£ SOUTH AFRICA. First Innings. Mitchell, c Barnett, b Al'Cormiek .. 10 Curnow, run out 4 Christy, c Rigg, b Ironmonger .. 36 Taylor, lbw, b Fleetwood-Smith . . 5£ Viljoen, lbw, b Fleetwood-Smith .. 43 Balaskas, b Fleetwood-Smith .. y Alorkel, c Oakley, b Fleetwood-Smith 11 Steyn, c and b Fleetwood-Smith . . 6 Cameron, c Darling, b Ironmonger . . 45 Brown, c Ponsford, b FleetwoodSmith 11 Quinn, not out Q Extras 19 Total 239 Bowling Analysis. — Fleetwood-Smith* six for 80; Al'Cormiek, one for 68; A’Beckett, none for 18; Ironmonger, tw9 for 54. RAIN CAUSES ABANDONAIENT. AIELBOURNE, February 10. Fairly heavy rain fell early this morn_ing, but the captains decided to resume the cricket match between "Victoria and South Africa at 2.15 p.m., bnt at that hour another heavy downpour flooded the ground and the match was abandoned. THE FIFTH TEST SENSATIONAL COLLAPSE

FIRST INNINGS TOTAL 36. AIELBOURNE, February 12. The weather was fine, and the wickej was slow and moist underneath, but by no means bad, for the commencement of the fifth test match here. . Cameron won the toss, and did no£ hesitate to bat. The visitors collapsed sensationally* this being partly due to the wicket.

l>ut more so to poor batting and good catching. . Darling fielded for Bradman, who picked an ankle just prior to the comihencement of the game. Nash made a spectacular debut, and at one stage had taken four wickets for one run. Ironmonger in six overs had taken four wickets for one run. Nash took two splendid catches at mid-off, while Darling took a brilliant catch left hand low down at silly point. Oldfield stumped M'Millan beautifully. The innings lasted 89 minutes. There was a great sensation when ityoodfull was bowled, middle stump, by the first ball, which swung in deceptively. Fingleton and Rigg added 51 runs, but •Rigg was not timing as neatly as Fingleton, who gave an excellent display in his first appearance in a test. He batted for 77 minutes and hit one four. Kippax, although he was not vigorous, batted with characteristic neatness. M'Cabe was bowled first ball. Like Macartney, he has never been seen to advantage on the Melbourne ground. Nash was confident, but too anxious to score quickly. Curnow took three nicely judged patches at long-off. Bradman s absence made the Australian team appear like Hamlet without the Prince. Bradman will bat in the second innings if necessary. The innings lasted 159 minutes. The bowling was uniformly good on an easy wicket. Most of the batsmen were dismissed when attempting to make big hits. Christy was dismissed first ball, making a poor stroke. Four batsmen were dismissed first ball during the day. The attendance was 9000, and the receipts were £SOO. RAIN PREVENTS PLAY.

MELBOURNE, February 13. Following yesterday’s play there was heavy rain which rendered play at the usual time doubtful to-day. About 11 o’clock this morning there was another heavy downpour, and further rain at 2.30 prevented a resumption to-day. There is a prospect of the match now lasting until Tuesday as the wicket may be slow and easy on Monday. If the South Africans had resumed to-day the game would probably have been over in an hour, as the wicket would have been a really sticky one, made for Ironmonger. As a result of the loss of Saturday’s gate the Board of Control may have to make up about £llOO, the amount short of the guarantee to the South Africans. Following arc the scores:— SOUTH AFRICA. First Innings. Mitchell, c Rigg, b M'Cabe .. .. 2 Curnow, c Oldfield, b Nash .. .. 3 Christy, c Grimmett, b Nash .. .. 4 Taylor, c Kippax, b Nash .. ~ 0 Viljoen, c Darling, b Ironmonger .. 1 Cameron, c M'Cabe, b Nash .. .. 11 Morkel, c Nash, b Ironmonger .. 1 Vincent, c Nash, b Ironmonger .. 1 M Millan, st Oldfield, b Ironmonger 0 Quinn, not out 5 Bell, st Oldfield, b Ironmonger .. 0 Extras 8 Total 36 Fall of Wickets.—One for 7, two for 16, three for 16, four for 17, five for 19, six for 25, seven for 31, eight for 31, nine for 33. Bowling Analysis. O. M. R. W. M'Cabe .... 4 1 4 j Ironmonger .. 7 5 6 5 Nash .... 12 6 18 4 The smallest score made by Australia in a test match is 36, which was recorded at Edgbaston (England) in 1902. England s smallest score is 45, which was made in Sydney in 1886. Second Innings. Christy, c and b Nash .. .. .. o Curnow, not out 1 Bell, not out .. ~ 4 Extras q Total for one wicket .. .. 5 AUSTRALIA. First Innings. Woodfull, b Bell 0 Fingleton, c Vincent, b Bell .. .. 40 Rigg, c Vincent, b Quinn .. .. .. 22 Kippax, c Curnow, b M'Millan .. 42 M'Cabe, c Cameron, b Bell .. .. 0 Nash, b Quinn 13 Oldfield, c Curnow, b M'Millan 11 Grimmett, c Cameron, b Quinn .. 9 O’Reilly, c Curnow, b M'Millan .. 13 Ironmonger, not out .. .. ~ 0 Bradman, absent Total 153 Fall of Wickets A-One for 0, two for 51, three for 75, four for 75, five for 112, six for 125, seven for 131, eight for 148, nine for 153.

TOUR OF NEW ZEALAND ARRANGEMENTS FOR TOUR. CHRISTHURCH, February 14. ' At a meeting of the New Zealand Cricket Council, Mr E. R. Caygill, referring to the arrangements for the tour

of the South African team, said that a short tour had to suffice, and there naturally would be disappointment that the team would not be playing in several centres, one of which was Dunedin. The arrangements made, however, promised best from the financial point of view. The executive had considered making the Christchurch match one between the South Africans and a South Island side, but . it seemed that a test match in Christchurch was imperative.

CANADA WANTS AUSTRALIAN TEAM

MONTREAL, February 12. . The Star of Friday says that preparations. are under way and that it is almost certain that Montreal and other Canadian cities will be visited tills summer by an Australian cricket team, including Bradman. The team will also visit New York and possibly Philadelphia. “ The expenses to the Canadian clubs to bring about the tour will be great, but it is understood that a greater share has been guaranteed already,” says the paper.

MAILEY INVITED TO TAKE TEAM. SYDNEY, February 13. In reference to the cabled statement that an Australian- cricket team may visit Canada, it is understood here that arrangements are by no means complete. The well known Australian cricketer, Arthur Mailey has been invited to take the team, which must include Bradman, but nothing can be done without the approval of the Board of Control.

Bowling Analysis. 0. M. R. w. Coupland .. 19.3 5 48 □ Claridge 13 2 39 4 Cavanagh .. 6 1 24 Cherry . . ,. 1 — 1 — Ditchfield .. 1 1 — — Langley 3 — 11 —

0. 31. R. W. Lemin ., .. 10.3 4 26 o Ehnes .. . . 14 3 29 3 Chettleburgh 4 — 20 — Galland 7 2 13 9

4Total Bowling Analysis. O. M. R. W. Dunning 32 11 55 4 Smith 10 o 36 1 Blunt 12 3 31 1 Moloney 15 3 38 1 Procter 3 1 5 D. Cameron 4 — 18 1

Total for two wickets .. 115 Bowlin g Analysis. O. M. R. W. Constable 4 — 26 Hoo<] .. 4 — 32 1 Dunbar 2 — 10 Renniek 5 1 21 1 Vial 2 — 10 Smales 5 — 15 —

Bowling Analysis. 0. M. R. W. Dawkins .. . . 6 0 1!) 0 Brookes .. 3 0 16 0 M’llroy 12 3 07 0 Cahill 9 0 35 o Lynch 10.4 2 62 6 Blair 8 0 35 1

0. M. R. W. L. Silver .. .. 9 3 29 3 Shepherd .. .. 14 8 11 4 Duncan .. 5 0 9 1

Bowling Analysis. W. O. M. R ' Dickinson 29 10 60 3 Alloo 17 2 60 Leader 14.5 3 36 7 Groves 4 — 15

0. M. R W. Jolly . 9 1 19 2 Gilkison . 8 2 17 M'Haffie . 3 1 3 1

Bowling 0. Analysis. M. R. W. Bell . .. 16 0 52 3 Quinn . .. 19 4 29 3 Vincent . . .. 11 2 40 0 M'Millan .. 8 0 29 3