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Observer, Volume XL, Issue 26, 28 February 1920, Page 14

CRICKET.

Auckland Club Championships. HHHE position with regard to these matches is interestingly developing, and the play in the final stages should bring about some surprising results, if not keen, and exciting contests. On Saturday last the following fixtures took place:— Eden v. Graf ton. Parnell v. Ponsonby. North Shore v. University. * * * The sixth round of the Auckland Cricket Association's Championship concluded on Saturday. The wickets were in good order, and the weather was perfect for play. When play concluded between Parnell and Ponsonby match, the former had lost live wickets for 358 runs. Last Saturday they carried their total to 374 for the loss of nine wickets. Ponsonby only made 101 in their first innings, and were dismissed in the second for 73 at 6.10 p.m. It is questionable whether the play should not have ceased at 6 p.m. Consequently the Association will have to decide whether Parnell is entitled to a 3-point victory. This is the only match Parnell has won so far this season. * * * Eden v. Graf ton. The former secured a two-point win over Grafton at Eden Park. Eden lost 9 wickets for 362 runs on the opening day of ,the match, and. last Saturday declared their innings closed. Grafton were at the wickets until 5.30 p.m. for 271 runs when stumps were drawn. The top scorers were: — K. Sloman, 94. Saunders, 75. Arneil, 43. * • * In the Eden-Grafton match— R. Taylor took, 1- wicket for 72 runs. Gillespie, 1 for 36. L. Taylor, 1 for 53. Heigh way, 1 for 11. Blair, none for 26. Shepherd, 3 for 25. Brooke-Smith, 1 for 17. Irving, none for 4. Bennett, 1 for 6. Parnell v. Ponsonby. In the Parnell-Ponsonby match— Snedden took four wickets for 98 runs. McMath, 3 for 86! Cullimore, 2 for 63. Brinsden, none for 42. Flynn, none for 27. F. S. Taylor, none for 8. Elmbranch, none for 80. Anthony, 4 for 16. Turbott, 3 for 20. McLeod, 3 for 41. Moore, none for 21. * * * North Shore v. University. University were defeated at North Shore Domain by 165 runs on the first innings, which gave them a two-point victory. North Shore secured 234 in the first innings, whilst University made only 69.

In the second innings, however, the Students made a much better showing, their total being 264, Lusk contributing 121 not out. In the North-Shore-University match— Coates took two wickets for 69 runs. Dacre, none for 29. Arblaster, none for 48. Doble, 2 for 15. Rankin, none for 10. Stewart, 3 for 45. Hemus, 3 for 20. * ■ • The positions of the teams now are:— North Shore, 9 points. Eden, 6 points. Ponsonby, 4 points. Graf ton, minus 1 point. University, minus 8 points. Parnell, minus 9 points. * * * SECOND GRADE. St. John's v. Eden. The former won by an innings and 95 runs. V.M.C.A. v. North Shore. Y.M.O.A. won by 9 wickets. Beresford v. Parnell. The former won by 9 wickets. Schofield scored 43 not out. * • • Otago v. Canterbury. This match is being played at Christchurch. So far Canterbury is leading. Wellington Cricket enthusiasts propose to take two teams to Napier during Easter vacation. If arrangements can be made one team will comprise veterans and the other colts. The composition of the teams, however, will depend upon the personnel offering. At the present time they will represent the best form in "Wellington, and Hawke's Bay representatives can anticipate some keenlycontested games. Matches will very likely be played simultaneously at Napier and Hastings. C. G. Wilson, the well-known Wellington cricketer, who has shown fine form this season, has a son, W. Wilson, playing with him in the Wellington North Senior Eleven.