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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18202, 1 March 1929, Page 10

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FIFTH TEST TEAMS. (United Pr«s» Association—By Elaetri# ?el« Fr*»)M —Copj rieht.» LONDON. February 27. All critics admire Australia’s search lor youth, and predicts that the i uu j visitors will be a young, hard-striving, enthusiastic band. The “Evening Standard” says there has been a time when England would have been seriously disturbed by a break in the partnership of Hobbs and Sutcliffe, but the wealth of batting now unperturbs us. If Jardine is asked to open with Hobbs, the arrangement may disturb the middle batting, and bo a great temptation to baptise Ames. Our bowling cannot be improved, so the choice rests between Ames and Leyland. The umpires for the fifth test will be G. Hele (South Australia) and A. Jones (New South Wales), the latter replacing D. Elder. PLUNKET SHIELD TO AUCKLAND. By Telegraph—Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, February 28. I lie New Zealand Cricket Council tonight deeded to award the Plunket Shield to Auckland. Auckland and Wellington each had one win, but Auckland’s net average was plus .14.9 while that of Wellington was plus 3.0/. On the other hand, it was pointed out that Wellington had suffered an injustice by the average system, having tu ‘> tlr while -~i.. had had one win, one draw and one loss. The Council decided to consult the major associations, asking for any suggestions lor alteration-- to the present system of awarding the shield. HAWKE CUP. With refertwe to the Hawke Cun, it was decided that a match he arrantAt. Selson, for - and tliat the winner plav AVanganui at a later date. BEDPATH CCP. ’' he | Redpath Cup, for the batsman with the most meritorious performances in representative matches was awarded to G. L. Weir (Auckland).

SOUTH CANTERBURY j COMPETITIONS. | To-morrow’s match between Celtic ami Zmgari will practically decide the first grade championship. Zingari aro I at present leading in the competition, with Celtic and Timaru equal in secI ond place. Zingari, with such bowlers as Herdi man, Smith and Seaton, are undoubtI edly the strongest attacking side in | the competition. As a batting side, i they are not so strong. Ditch field and , Herdman being tlie only outstanding | batsmen. Celtic have shown good all round form I throughout the season, and should give 1 their unbeaten rivals strong opposition. As both teams have excellent records, each having won the championship on three occasions in the last six years, to-morrow’s match will be keenly contested. i Messrs C. Lawrence and C. Round- | kill have been appointed umpires. TEAMS FOR SATURDAY. CELTIC. First grade (v. Zingari, Park, 2 p.m.)—M. Angland. W. Annenr, AY. Cutlibcrtson, P. Dickel. C. Harding, J. Kane, S. Mason. R. Mason, D. Roper, A. Rodgers, W. Sullivan, T. Mu Hal v (12th.). Third grade (v. St. Michael’s, Hieh School grounds) :—J. Seaman, G. Thomas. P. Gibson, H. Purcell, H. Larwood, J. O’Brien. B Callaghan B. Jefferson, G. Cox. E McQuillan, J. Fitzinaurice, K. Purcell. ; OLD BOYS, j OKI Boys B. (v. School A., Anzac, at j 2 o'clock): —1). Wilson, B. Murchison, IR. Marsh, ,1. Marriott, A. Leslie. \Y. Davies, A. Boss. B. Kino. D. Mr I n nos, 1 J. Flanaghan, 1. Cunningham. TIM ABU. •Seniors (v. Tcmuka, at Temulcn) ! Hudson, Eaton, Berry. Brown, ] Buchanan, Monaghan, Moore, F.dminston. Tweedy, Swinton, Weils. Cars leave P.O. at 1 MO. j FA IB VIEW. | Juniors tv. Pareora. at School No. 1) - W. McNamara, J. Avthorne, L. , Farmer, P. Roper. 1,. Goodman, A. GiMetl. A. Roper, K. Kitzeeralcl, Fnncett. Rodgers, N. Willis, V. I Heath, R. Dale. j Thirds (v. Star, at Fairview) :—A. Goodman, C. McNamara, A. King, R. Hewitt, T. Nve, Fred Bowers ’ R. Togan. W. Squire. A. Dale. A. McConnell, A. MeCullv, W. Woodward. C. Gosney, N. Walker, FrankG Bowers. ZINGARI. Seniors tv. Celt!, Park. 2 p.m.) Gledhill, McDonald, Heidman, Ditchfield. Bell. Seaton, Smith, Sharks, Earl (2), Aitchison.