TOURING CRICKETERS.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 35, 18 March 1914, Page 10

TOURING CRICKETERS.

AUSTRALIANS AT NELSON. NELSON, March 18. The Australian match has been postponed until 2 o'clock this afternoon, owing to a wet wicket caused by overnight rain. The visitors were accorded a civic reception this morning. - Later. Australia won the toss and sent-Nel-son to the wickets. The home team has lost one wicket for.. 23 runs, Mead being bowled by Noble for 9. BANK OF N.Z. "v7~OTHER BANKS. An enjoyable game was played on Hagley Park on St. Patrick's Day, between teams representing the Bank of New Zealand and Other Banks Combined. The Bank of New Zealand representatives made only 40 in their first innings, towards which Russell contributed 14, and Josling 12. Sandman took five wickets for 15 runs, and Eade five for 22. Other Banks started badly, Eade and Shelley falling to Bain without a run being scored, but Bradmore and Rowell made a long stand, carrying the scorp to 117 before Rowell was dismissed for a steady 27. The innings closed for 187, Bradmore contributing 90, Harrison 36, Monk 12. Bain took six wickets and Josling 4. The Bank of New Zealand representatives fared a little better in their second venture, putting on 124, Russell 31, Bruce 24, Josling 24, and Bain 12. Other Banks thus won by an innings and 23 rpns.