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Taranaki Daily News, 27 December 1923, Page 3

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PLUNKET SHIELD MATCHES. WELLINGTON v. AUCKLAND. BIG SCORING BY WELLINGTON. By Telegraph—Press Association. Wellington’, Dec. 25. The Wellington-Auckland cricket match for the Plunkei Shield was commenced at the Wellington College grounds to-day in dull but fine weather. There was a good attendance. The hc?ue team won the toss and Hiddlestone and Baker opened the innings against Wilson and Alcoit The batsmen got going quickly, Hiddlestone particularly being aggressive, and 50 appeared for 45 minutes’ play. Runs now came freely. At 74 Baker jumped out to Smith, who had relieved Wilson, and was stumped by Rountree. Kortlang. the incomer, soon got double figures and 100 appeared for 70 minutes' play, Hiddlestone 52 and Kortlang 14. At 13C Wilson went on instead of Sneaden, whose relief of Alcott had been costly. Off Wjlson’s seventh ball Kortlang was caught by Gillespie —33—2—136. Orr filled the gap. . At the conclusion of the day’s play the scores wereWELLINGTON. First Innings. J S. Hiddlestone, not out 150 W A. Baker, st Rountree, b Smith 29 B J. Kortlang, c Gillespie, b Wilson 33 G Orr. not out 36 Extras: Byes 5, leg-byes 8, no-balls 2' 15 Total for two wickets 263 SECOND DAY’S PLAY. WELLINGTON COAfPILE 569. Wellington, Last Night. The Plunket Shield match between Wellington and Auckland was continued to-day in ideal weather. There was a good attendance and the wicket was in good order. Orr and Hiddleston continued Wellington’s innings, which stood at 263. The latter was caught after adding 13 to his overnight tally of 150. Collins joined Orr and the pair put on 27 before Orr was caught behind the wickets off Smith. McGirr filled the gap and played a jperry innings for 36, which included 5 fours and a six. Bernau then partnered Collins, and the pair put on 60 runs, compiled by goud cricket. Bernau was also caught behind the stumps off McLeod. Holland then went to the crease, and with Collins pat on 100 in forty minutes. Collins was finally caught by Irving off Wilson for 127, while Holland fell to one *of Smith’s slews. The end came soon after and the Innings closed for 569. Smith bowled 35.2 overs and five maidens, taking six wickets for 172 runs.

Sneddon and Frater opened Auckland's in- ! nings against the bowling of Bruce and McGirr. The pair got going quickly and scored 2~. in seven minutes. Snedden's 28 was comprised of seven fours. A fine stand was made ’ by Dacre and Smith, who put on 109 runs. Smith got runs steadily, but Dacre hit lustily ■ for 63, which included three •sixes. Burton joined Smith, but was caught four runs later. A good stand by McLeod and Burton followed, but both were out within a quarter of an hour before time. Details: — WELLINGTON. First Innings.

Bowling analysis —Brice one for 55, McGirr three for 58. Holland two for 56, Bernau two for 69. OTAGO v. CANTERBURY. PLUNKET SHIELD MATCH COMMENCED. Christchurch, Dec. 25. The Plunket Shield and diamond jubilee cricket match, Otago v. Canterbury, was commenced at Lancaster Park this afternoon. A thunderstorm delayed the start for half an hour. Otago won the toss, and batten. The bowlers were unable to find length or direction a situation which Shepherd and Worker appreciated. They knocked up 33 in twenty minutes, when further rain sent the players in for a brief respite. At 5 p.m. the scores were as follow: — OTAGO. First Innings. Shepherd, lbw, b Talbot 47 Worker, not out 23 Blamires, not out <r ’ Extras 9 Total for one wicket «i 84 Otago continued their innings until 5.25 p.m., when rain finally stopped play. The score was 136 for one wicket (Worker not out 49, Blamires not out 13, extras 13). SECOND DAY’S PLAY. Ci/lstchurch, Last Night. The Canterbury-Otago match was resumed to-day in ideal weather conditions. Otago’s batting was stylish and aggressive, but Canterbury has rarely given a weaker display of batting. Worker’s 172 will rank as one of the best innings played in Plunket Shield matches. Scores:— Otago’s first innings closed for 343 (Shepherd 47, Worker 172, Blamires 35, H. Alloo 21, A. Alloo 18, Knight 15). Read took two wickets for 84, Cunningham four for 83, Talbot one for 34, Sandman three for 61. When stumps were drawn Canterbury had lost five wickets for 119 (Blunt 45, Talbot 19, Patrick not out 20).

HAWKE CUP MATCH. WANGANUI v. SOUTH AUCKLAND. Wanganui, Last Night. The Hawke Cup cricket match between Wanganui and South Auckland was commenced tills morning in brilliant weather. The wicket had had a thorough soaking overnight and was soft at the commencement. The scores were WANGANUI.

The match will be resumed to-morrow. NEW SOUTH WALES TOUR. NO TEST FOR AUCKLAND. DUNEDIN'S PRIOR CLAIM. Dunedin. Last Night. Mr. Barrett, chairman of the management committee of the New Zealand Cricket Council, who is in Dunedin for the races, states that the committee did everything possible to ar- I range the New South Wales tour with fair- ■■ ness, and he found it impossible to give Auck- | land a test match. Dunedin was before Auck- | land with the request, but he also denied accepting the decision /without demur. The tour is only_ to last for eight weeks, the shortest that ha‘s ever been arranged, and I it is impossible that the visitors can do more I travelling. The visitors will be three days in i Auckland before sailing, and a game might ! be arranged, but not a test match. VICTORIA BEAT QUEENSLAND. By Telegraph—Press Assn. —Copyright. Received Dec. 24, 9.15 p.m. Melbourne, Dec. 24. Victoria, in their first innings, lost two wickets for 538 and declared. Queensland, in their second innings, made 135 (Rowe not out 55). Gamble took five wickets for 38. Victoria won by an innings and 241 runs. HAWERA v. WAVERLEY. A WIN FOR HAWERA. A team representative of the Waverley district visited Hawera yesterday and played n Hawera team on King Edward Park. Hawera securing “a three-point win.” In their first innings Waverley made 81, Pepper contributing 36 and Coster 14. Oakes took six wickets for 13 runs, Lay two for 9 and Fulton two for 51. Hawera replied with 169 runs, of which Fulton made 48. Dalgleish 30. Houghton and Johnson 25 each and Parfit* 15. Harper took nine wickets for 56 runs and McMurray one for 34. In their second strike Wayerley did better, compiling 159 runs. Bradmore made 54, Pepper and Wybourne 32 each and McMurray 16 Oakes took seven wickets for 37 runs, Fulton one for 22 and Houghton one for 25. To win Hawera had 55 minutes to make 71 runs. Fulton and Oakes went in and made a good rtand. Fulton knocking up 32 not out «nd Oakes 49 not out within t.me. VETERANS v. COLTS. NEW PLYMOUTH MATCH. A very enjoyable game was witnessed on Christmas Day at the New Plymouth Sportsground by a good gathering of spectators, when cricketers over 30 years of age played j; team of players under 30. The match was drawn, being unfinished on account of the rain. Lambert, gave an exhibition of rapid scoring, compiling 70 before going out to a catch by Monteath off Palmer’s bowling. E. Lash played an attractive innings for 44, and Carey took five wickets for 31. For the Col|9, Nasmith played a steady though not aggressive Innings for 41. The detailed scores are:— OVER 30.

NORTH V. SOUTH TARANAKI, B TEAM SELECTED. The following will represent North Taranaki against a South Taranaki B team on Saturday next at New Plymouthß. B. Macdonaid, H Oulckfall, A. C. Lawrey. N. Harris (Western Park), F. Newell. B. Lash. F. J. Eggleton (Old Boys), G. Carey (Harbour Works), K. Akers, Baker (New Plymouth), and Alexander (High School). Emergencies: Hamerton and McLean (High School). Anyone unable to play should notify the selectors immediately.

Hiddleson, c Gillespie, b Wilson .-«ljer, st Rountree, b Smith ... 163 29 Kortlang, c Gillespie, b Wilson . 33 Orr, c Irving, b Wilson 69 Collins, c Irving, b Wilson .... 127 Dempster, c Snedden, b Smith . .. McGirr, c Irving, b Smith 36 Bemad, c Rountree, b McLeod ... 30 Holland, b Smith 54 James, c Gillespie, b Smith Brice, not out Extras Total 569 Bowling analysis.—Wilson three for 121, Alcott none for ill. Smith six for 172, Snedden none for 64, McLeod one for 40, Irving none for 13, Dacre none for 25. AUCKLAND. First Innings. Snedden. b McGlrr R 13 Fratcr, b McGlrr Irving, b McGlrr Smith, c Collins, b Bernau .... ' * * ‘ . 63 Dacre. b Bernau Burton, c Holland, b Brice McLeod, c Orr. b Holland 33 Gillespie, c and b Holland U Aicott. not out 8 Wilson, not out Extras — Total (for eight wickets) . 265

First Innings. Wood, c Gilmore, b Winger 2 Young, lbw, b Hocken 25 Hutchison, c Hughes, b Winger « 5 Orton, c Hocken, b Hughes 25 Williams, hit wicket, b Winger 9 Treadwell, b Gilmore 27 Ritchie, not out 14 Allardyce, run out 11 Treason, st Morgan, b Hughes 8 Wells, c Gilmore, b Hughes 8 Extras 29

SOUTH AUCKLAND. First Innings. Sandel, b Tronson 15 i Morgan, b Tronson 0 Winger, c Ritchie, b Tronson 0 Pomeroy, b Tronson ;; Menzies, b Wood 9 Gilmore, lbw, b Wood 0 Tlomas, b Wood 0 Hughes, c Orton, b Tronsy.i 10 Hocken, b Tronson 18 Barrett, b Tronson 0 Lc-ntfer, not out 22 Extras 11) Total 87 WANGANUI. Second Innings. Wood, c Lentfer, b Hocken 12 London, b Winger 22 Young, c Barrett, b Winger 29 Hutchison, b Winger 1 Orton, not out 127 Treadwell, b Menzies 23 Williams, b Menzies 34 Ritchie, not out 3 Extras 20 Total for six wickets 271

Quickfall, c Monteath, b R. Macdonald .. 3 Bott rill b R. Macdonald '• Newbold, b Palmer ... 24 Lambert, c Monteath. b Palmer . .. 70 Clarke, c Shepherd, b Mahraj ...... . .. 13 E Lash (senr), c Mahraj, b McLean . .. 44 Carey, e R. Macdonald, b McLean ... 0 Dlnnlss, o Palmer Mackay, c Macdonald, b McLean .... ... 13 Grayson, not out Extras ... 14 Total ... 217 Bowling analysis.—-Macdonald two for 50, McLean three for 64, Palmer three for 63, Mahraj two for 26. UNDER 30. Nasmith, b Quickfall • ... 41 Mahraj, b Carey ... 18 P. Panner, b Carey (’. Lash, c Lash senr., b Carey .... R Macdonald, c Qulckfall, b Newbold . . 16 Monteath, b Carey » J. Palmer, run out McLean, c Bottrill, b Carey Shepherd, not out ... 12 Petty ... 11 Ertraa Total (for eight wickets) ... 103 Bowling analysis.—Clarke none for 5. Bottrill none for 14. Newbold one for 2 , Carey five for 31, Qulckfall one for 10.