POVERTY BAY CRICKET

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 17948, 28 November 1932, Page 7

POVERTY BAY CRICKET

END OF THIRD SERIES SERVICE IN THE LEAD CENTURY TO G. J.. ROBERTSON There was plenty to interest spectators at the Oval on Saturday afternoon, when the third series of matches of the Poverty Bay Cricket Association’s senior competitions were concluded. Despite a good effort by Turanganui iu the first innings, they were unable to reach their opponents' three-century score, and although they were sent to the creases for a second time, the match resulted iu a win for City on the first innings. There was some good cricket in the Civil Service-Gisborne match, which was won ny the first-mentioned team. In reply to Gisborne’s 200 on the first clay, Service registered 250 runs for the loss of four wickets, and then declared. The most prominent batsman was G. J. Robertson, who scored 145 runs, not out, thus constituting his second successive century. Gisborne made a poor showing in tho second strike and Service went on to secure au outright win. After an interesting match High School defeated Old Boys on the first innings. School made 175 runs in the first strike on the previous Saturday, and Old Boys completed theirs and compiled 119. School declared for 101 runs in their second innings for the loss of four wickets, and Old Boys had hit up 126 when stumps were drawn. Best performances were as follow —Batting— G. J. Robertson (Civil Service), not out ... _ 145 B. Scholium (Turanganui) 70 G. N. Lockett (Old Boys) 5G E. James (Civil Sendee) 54 C. Flavell (High School) 52 J. C. Dow (Old Boys) 44 R. Nicholson (Turanganui) 42 I. Niven (Turanganui) 37 W. Carson (High School) 36 —Bowling— E. James (Civil Service) ... 6 for 31 G. J Robertson (Civil Service) 3 for 17 R, Mace (High School) ... 4 for 27 and 3 for 44 W. Wilson (High School) ... 2 for 10 M. Sharp (High School) ... 2 for 10 E. Dow (City) 3 for 36 Following are the points of the various clubs to date: — Old Boys 19 Civil Service 16 High School U Gisborne 10 City ... 8 Turanganui 8 WIN FOR CITY TURANGANUI’B GOOD EFFORT Tht excellent score registered by City in their first innings proved beyond' the reach of Turanganui, and although they made a good effort, the match went to th former team on the first innings. On the first day’s play City compiled 322 runs and when stumps were drawn their opponents had 13 runs on the board with the loss of no wickets. On Saturday Turanganui carried on and closed their innings with 209 runs. With the afternoon well advanced City sent them to bat again, when they hit up 86 without the loss of a wicket.

Of Turanganui’s two opening batsmen, Lockett was able to add only four runs before lie was dismissed Ibw. Niven, on the other hand, settled down and carried his score from four to 37, when he was caught by Ellis off E. Dow. The next two batsmen added > 22 runs to the total, but it was not Until B. Scholium went in that Turanganui’s chances improved consideably. During his innings, in which ho compiled 70 runs, be saw four other batsmen go for small figures, and with his dismissal, as the result of being run out, . his team’s chances of catching their opponents faded away. He hit 10 fours. Another 14 runs were added 'before the dismissal of Olsen brought the innings to a dose. For City, E. Dow was the most successful with the ball, taking three wickets for 36 runs. Stewart and P. Dow both took two wickets with fair averages, while tho remaining wicket was secured by Mahoney. In the second innings Turanganui made a good start nnd had the satisfaction of seeing 86 runs on the board with the loss of no wickets when the match was concluded. Nicholson, with 42 runs to his credit, and B. Scholium, with 32. both seemed to have settled down and the possibilities of a good score for the innings, had time permitted, could hot be denied. Again E. Dow was the most troublesome of the bowlers, bowling five overs, including two maidens, with only eight runs, against him. Detailed scores:— CTTY. First Innings *22

TORANGANUI. —First Innings—1. Niven, c Ellis, b E. Dow 37 P Lockett, lbw, b Stewart 13 E - . D. Hosier, c Robinson, l> P. Dow 10 R. Nicholson, run out 11 B. Scholium, run out 70 D. Wells, b E. Dow ... 12 J. Jennings, cA. Dow. bP. How... 5 N. Parker, lbw., b Mahoney ... 2 A. C. Woodfield. b Stewart ... ... 13 (). R. Olsen, b E. Dow > A Shelton, not out to Extras—b 17, ll> 2, nb 5, w 1 ... 25 Total 209 Fall: 39. 62. 78. 84. 112, 130, 146, 193. 195, 209. Bowling: K. Dow, 11.6 overs, 2 maidens, 3 wickets, 36 runs, 1 no ball: Stewart. 11, 1,2, 34: N. Llovd, 3. 0. 0. 18; M. Robinson, 5,0, 0. 14, 1 wide: I . Dow, 9,1, 2. 40. 4no balls: C. Fraser 3,0, 0, 26: V. Mahoney, 4. 0. 1, 15. —Second Innings— Nicholson, not out ... ••• Scholium, not out ... 32 Extras—b 6, lb 4. nb 2 ... ... 12 Total for no wickets 86 Bowling: E. Dow, 5 overs. 2 maidens, 0 wickets, 8 runs; Lloyd, 3,0, 0, 25; B Dow 3. 0. 0. 1.5. 2 no balls; Stewart, 2.0, 0, 20: E. Bridge 1,0, 0, 6. SCHOOL SUCCESSFUL FIGHT TO A FINISH After a desperate fight by Old Boys to make 158 runs in just on an hour in order to give themselves a victory, High School emerged the winners at the conclusion of a most exciting match. In their first strike on tho previous Saturday, School compiled 175 runs, while 01rj_B°ys lost five wickets for 48. Continuing,' Old Boys were unable to clo much to improve their position until at the eighth wicket, when 29 runs were added. The remaining batsmen

Were dismissed without any addition t 6 the score, which was 119 runs. In their second strike School declared when they had 101 runs on the hoard. Old Boys then went in and despite a good effort fell short of the required number of runs for a victory by 32, In their continuation of their first innings Caldwell was the most successful of the Old Boys’ batsmen, this player making 57 runs, an addition of 44 to bis previous Saturday’s score. His total included seven fours. Melvin, with 16 runs to his credit, was the pick of the remaining batsmen. Mace proved the most troublesome of the School bowlers, taking four wickets for 27 runs. Both Wilson and Sharp, however, also did well and in each case took two wickets for 10 runs. The remaining wickets were secured by Flavell, but his average was higher than any of the others. In their second innings School put up 101 runs before declaring, .the most important contributors being Flavell 52, and Carson 36. Both gave good performances and were an important factor in School’s victory. None of the remaining batsmen reached double figures. By taking two wickets for 25 runs tho bowling honors for Old Boys went to G. N. Lockett. Wickets were also taken bv J. O. Dow and Caldwell. Some bright batting was seen in Old Bovs’ second innings when a strenuous effort was made to pass the students. Top score was made by G. N. Lockett, who contributed 56 runs, including 10 fours. J. C. Dow also gave a good account of himself, adding 44 runs to the total. Norman, with 16 runs not out, was the only other batsman to open a score. Again Mace was a thorn in the side of the Old Boys batsmen, his tally being three wickets for 44 runs. The remaining wicket was secured by Carson.

Detailed results, OLD BOYS First Innings G. Clifton, c Wilson, b Mace ... 9 W. R. Kemp, b Mace 2 C. Brew, Ibw., b Flavell ... ... 0 G. T/ockett, c Flavell, b Wilson ... 23 J. 0. Dow, c Grant, b Flavell ... 0 G. Caldwell, c Carson, b Sharp ... 57 Y. Norman, Ibw., b Mace 1 11. B. b Mace 6 Melvin, b Wilson 16 R„ lvess, not out ... 1 11. G. Jamieson, b Sharp 0 Extras—b. 3, lb. 1 4

Total 119 Fall:-9, 10, 20, 24, 44 , 50, 86, 115, 119, 119. Bowling: R. Mace, 13 overs, 4 maidens, 4 wickets, 27 runs; 0. Flavell, 6. 1. 2, 40; W. Wilson, 2,0, 2, 10; W. Carson, 4,0, 0. 17; E. Grant, 1,0, 0 11; M. Sharp, 1.5, 0,2, 10. Second Innings Clifton, b Mace 0 Dow, c Martin, b Mace (44 Lockett, c Flavell, b Carson ... 56 Melvin, run out 0 Norman, not out 16 Jamieson, Ibw., b Mace 0 Extras—byes ... 10 Total for five wickets 126 Fall; 0, 91, 94, 121, 126. Bowling: Mace, 5.7 overs, 0 maidens, 3 wickets. 44 runs; Carson. 6,0, 1, 51: Wilson, 1,0, 0, 21. HIGH SCHOOL First Innings 175 Second Innings W. Carson, b Dow 36 C. Flavell, c Dow, b Lockett ... 52 L. Thomson, not out 8 W. Wilson, b Caldwell 1 E. Grant, b Lockett 0 Extras—lb. 1, nb. 3 4 Total for four wickets dec. ~.. 101 Bowling: J. C. Dow, 10 overs, 2 maidens, 1 wicket, 34 runs, 1 no ball; G. Lockett, ,11, 2.2, 25, 2 no balls • G. Caldwell, 6,0, 1, 24; C. Brew, 3,0, 0, 14.

SERVICE BEAT GISBORNE j CENTURY TO G. J. ROBERTSON Some good cricket was seen in the match, Civil Service v. Gisborne Club, which was won by the former team by six runs. Gisborne compiled 200 runs during the first day’s play and Service had 63 runs for the loss of no wickets. On Saturday the latter team carried on and declared at 250 runs with but four wickets down. The Gisborne batsmen fared badly in the second innings and were dismissed for 68 runs. • With only 19 runs to score in order to secure a win. Service opened their second innings and closed it with the loss of one wicket, when 24 had been obtained. Service’s two opening batsmen, James and G. J. Robertson, who had scored 25 runs and 36 respectively on the previous Saturday, continued batting and runs came freely. James was the first to go, but not before lie had contributed 54 runs, including seven fours. The partnership yielded 128 runs. Robertson, however, kept on and carried his bat when the innings was declared for 250 runs. He gave an excellent display, and in making 145 runs scored his second century in succession. Ho hatted with confidence throughout, and, although he gave one '•banco behind the wickets when he snicked a hall with his score at 60 runs, and one or two others when ho was hitting out after ho had passed the century mark, his innings was without reproach. Twentv-two boundary shots were included in bis total. Of the remainin': ’batsmen, Mason scored 22 runs and Qdpnaiv 14. Boqn was- dismissed cheaply. • None of Gisborne’s bowlers was very effective and the best result, two wickets for 57 runs, was secured by Caulton. The remaining wickets were taken by Motorn and Forster. Gisborne went to pieces in their second strike and only two batsmen. Kay and Michael, were ‘able to reach double figures. The last three .wickets yielded only seven runs. James was easily the most destructive bowler for Service and put up a good nerfdrmanco bv taking six wickets for 31 runs. Robertson also did well, bis effort being three for 17. . Boon and Bignall opened Service’s second innings, but the former was, the onlv one to reach double figures, the match being concluded with the dismissal of Bignall for eight runs.

CIVIL SERVICE First Innings G. J. Robertson, not out - 145 E. James, c Blatlnvayt, b Forster ... 54 M. Iv. Boon, b Caulton ... 3 W. ,T. Connan, b Caulton 14 W. Mason, b Morton 22 Extras—-b. 9, li».l , nb. 2 ... 12 Total for four wickets decld. ... 250 Fall: 128, 141, 192, 250. Bowling: W. F. Morton, 9.3 overs, 0 maidens, 1 wicket,''42 runs; J. W Blntlnvayt, 16, 1,0, 66, 1 no ball; M. Maude, 5. 0, 0. 20; V. Caulton, 10, 0,2, 57; 11. F. Forster, 5,1, 1, 22, 1 no ball; P. C. Dwyer, 1,0, 0, 13; M. Michael, 2,0, 0. 18. Second Innings Boon, not out 16 Bignall, run out ... 1 8 Griffiths, not out ... ... ... 0 Total for one wicket 24 Bowling: Blathwavt, 3, 1. 0,8; Caulton,' 2,0, 0, 16

GISBORNE CLUB ! First Innings ... 200 Second Innings I M. Michael, c Haisman, b James ... 21 P. C. Dwyer, c Robertson, b Griffiths ••• • ' ••• ••• £ 11. F. Forster, b James » M. Maude, c Robertson, b James ... 0 J. W. Blathwavt, c James, b Rob- ( ertsou -j- 1 V. Caulton, c James, b Robertson 4 1 J. M. Robertson, not out 3 W. F. Morton, b James 3 J. M. Kay, b James ... H J. G. McGregor, b James 4 I’. Pittar, e Connan, b Robertson 2 Extras—byes ... : 2 Total 68 Fall': 14, 23, 23,' 28, 40, 48, 48, 61, 65, 68. 1 Bowling: E. James, 10 overs, 3 maidens, 6 wickets, 31 runs; J. Grif- ; fiths, 5,1, 1, 18; G. J. Robertson, 1 5,-1,. 3. 17.' , l - 1 1 ■ SECOND GRADE In the High School A v. Athletic match in the second grade competition, the former team won by over an in- , tiings. The fact, however, must 1 o taken into consideration that Athletic did not have a full complement and also that they had not had any previous experience on a concrete wicket. I In the first innings they made 44 runs, I the principal scorers being M. Marshall 1 13, and Campbell 8. The most success- j ful bowlers were C. Sebire, who took i three wickets for five runs, McKeddie, j three for 11, and White, two for five. | At one stage School had three wickets down for only nine runs, but after that E. Gardner, 52, and McKeddie, 62 not out, added over a century inpartnership. Another successful batsman Was' Bilnam, who compiled 27 runs; and the innings closed with four wickets down for 148. Weatherly, with three wickets to'his credit for 43 runs, was l the-main-stay of the Athlotic bowling. ■ In their j second innings Athlotic wpre-ablc to compilo only 13 runs, Sebire, ,bv taking Four wickets for one run, and McKeddie, four for six, being responsible’for thisWANGANUI CENTURY (Per Press Associftti'»n.l WANGANUI, last, night. Playing for the Wanganui Technical ; College against Wanganui cm Saturday, J. Mata Kingi scored 104, the second century of the season in first class cricket. Ho hit 20 fours.