CRICKET.

Temuka Leader, Issue 4002, 24 January 1903, Page 4

CRICKET.

THE ENGLISHMEN V. WAIRARAPA. GERYTOWN NORTH, Jan 20. Capital weather prevailed the whole day. The attendance was estimated at 1000. The wicket was not playing well in the morning, but improved considerably as play progressed. Contrary to expectations the local 22 made a brilliant stand, especially the tail end. Play was commenced at 11.30 a.m., and continuer! till 6.30 p m., when all were out for 205. For six wickets the Englishmen made 185. Jan. 21. The weather was beautiful today, and the wicket had improved considerably. At the -luncheon) V adjournment the Englishmen declared, their first innings closed with 7 wickets down for 405—Dawson not out 218 ; Pane not out 28. Wairarapa was defeated by an innings and 91 runs. The visitors have left for Wellington. AUCKLAND V. TARANAKI. HAWERA, Jan 23. The match between Auckland and Taranaki commenced to-day. The home team went first to the wickets and made 129. The Auckland men made 132. Taranaki in the second innings scored 190 for 5 wickets. Jan. 22. The match concluded to-day, the home team winning by 154 runs. Taranaki made 234 in their second ianings. Auckland could only make 77 in their second attempt. WELLINGTON, Jan 21. A further change has been. .made ;ii the dates, of the • English,.mricKet matches in the s,outh. It is, now decided that the,miatch , against So-rch Canterbury be' 'played on the 25 th and 26th,February, and the first New Zealand match at Christchurch on the 27th and 28th February and March 2nd, and the second at Wellington* oh March 4th to, 6th. The visitors leaving for Sydney cm the evening of the 6th. The team left for nionheim tonight, en rpute to,Nelson and Westland. *" '■ '*