CRICKET.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16359, 23 February 1921, Page 8

CRICKET.

CANTERBURY V. SOUTHLAND. [Pan Press Association.] INVERCARGILL, February 23. Tho Canterbury v. Southland cricket match opened in windy weather. The wicket is in good order. Canterbury won the toss, and batted first. At the luncheon adjournment four wickets were down for £0 (Blunt 46, Worker 23, Jones 1, Evans 5). THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM. MATCH AGAINST SOUTH AUCKLAND. [Pam Farsi Association.] HAMILTON. February 22. The Australian cricketers were accorded e civic reception and commenced a match today against South Auckland. The weather was fine but dull, and there was a large attendance The local moil won the toss and batted first, sending in Lcveridge and Snedden to face the bowling of Asher and Hornibrook. The partnership lasted until 74 was reached, when Loveridge (35) was stumped. The ether batsmen, with the exception of II Johnston (25) did not make much showing, and tho innings closed for 173. At tho drawing of stumps Australia had lost on© wicket for 68 runs Scores: SOUTH AUCKLAND. First Innings. Loveridge, st Ratcliffw b Hornibrook . 35 Loughlin, c Katcliffe b Hornibrook . 0 Dr Nicholson, c Lampard b Hornibrook . 0 Menzies. c Bogie b Hornibrook . .10 Snedchsn. b Asher ..... 33 Gilmour, b Asher 15 E G. Johnson, c Widely b Hornibrook . 6 Barnett, c Ricaardsoh b Hornibrook . 0 Lenihon, b Kipjjax . .13 Hooker! c Lampatd b Hcrnibrock . . 3 R. Johnston, c Liddieutt b Hornibrook . 4 H. Johnston, b Liddieutt . . . .25 l’atteroon, c Hansford b Hornibrook . . 5 Shepherd, b Liddieutt 1 tuftv not out ..... 3 Extras . , . . . . 21 Total * . 173 AUSTRALIA. First Innings Richardson, c Gilmour b Nicholson . 84 Bogle, not out ..... 28 Extras Total for on® wicket . • • .68 PROTECTION OF WICKETS. By Telegraph—Prwss Association— Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received February 23, 10.15 a.m.) LONDON, February 22. Tho “Manchester Guardian” is erroneously informed regarding the. covering of wickets, which is done only in interstate, not international, matches. (The “ Manchester Guardian " said that all true cricket lovers were dismayed to read that a.though it rained overnight, the Sydney wicket in the match between England and New South Wales was not affected owing to protection.)