CRICKET

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17189, 5 November 1923, Page 4

CRICKET

THE GAME AND THE PLAYERS.

STRAY NOTES. Th<» accomplishment of the *• hut trick twice bv a Ixuvler in one maloh is an event worth recording. Ibis unusual feaL was performed the other Saturday b\ D. Dustin. who plays for Y.M.C A., in' the Wellington Bovs' Tasague intermediate grade. His bowling performance for the match was teu wickets for fo.nr runs. Too much stress cannot he laid on the importance of smart fielding, as the success of a team depends as much the work in the field as on the batting and bowling, says a writer in the Wellington “ Evening Post.” T.ocal cricket will need brightening up considerably if it is to attract public interest, says the Wellington '* Evening Post.” Senior performances were, on the whole, very poor last Saturday. (October ‘27), tew batsmen getting runs of any account, and there were only one or two isolated cases of the style of hatting that is pleasing to spectators. The bowling was generally good, but the conditions could not he said to have lieeu so much to the advantage as the results of the day's play suggested. There should have been better scoring. An excuse for the low tallies might be offered at this early atage of the .season, as. the opportunities for practioe have not been too good. Even so. the >witting will require to improve if Wellington is to enjoy a successful season. How it is that such little interest was shown in the opening game*, in Wellington? and vet in Dunedin for the commencement of the seasons last Saturday. some 200 spectators assembled at the ground. Tor the success of the negotiations in connection with the visit of a New Wales team, much credit is due to Mr D. Redpath. who has been acting in Sydney on hehalt of the council. Auckland is somewhat behind the •outhern centres iii the opening ol the season for grade Wellington. Otago and Canterbury having opened one or two weeks ago. In view oi the Plunkel Shield matches this •eotoon, the question of practice and match play cricket is of vital importance. and the southern centres certainly have the advantage, says the “New Zealand Herald.” These matches will include contests against Wellington, Canterbury and Otago. Tt is possible t-liat the first of the series will be played at New Year, Otago being expected to make the northern tour at that time. Otago should place a strong eleven in the field this season, as wellknown repi-esontntivv.s have already fchown form. Shepherd, the New Zealand representative, who played for the Dominion against the M.C-C. team last season, compiled a century in the first match of the season. Another Otago batsman, not quite so well known, Knight, also scored a century.

The Wanderers Eleven (Nelson) in- 1 eludes four Eden-. R. Eden scored the first century of the season in Wanganui while playing aaginst Dovedal© on October 20. when lie made 100 not out in ill© second innings. Dovedalo had made 170. to which Wanderers had replied with 71. .\ three-point win for th© former seemed probable when Wanderers had two wickets down for 9 in their second innings. However, Tt. Edj&n anil M. Eden made a fine stand, and added 1-38 runs to the score without the loss of another wicket. M. Eden having compiled 58 not out. R. Eden hail already distinguished himself by capturing nine of the 10 Dovo- < later ickets for 54 runs. The other two are G. and T. ket apparently was not in a very flourishing condition in Napier last season, but better things are hoped for thii season. Stump” writes in the Napier "Daily Telegraph ” as wollows: It is indeed very difficult to write in an optimistic strain about cricket matters generally, as things are far from what they should he. It is true that pessimism is contagious, as also is optimism. Therefore. in my opening notes for this season l would like ’to •trike an optimistic note, hoping that ©re the season is far advanced, our affairs may be iu a much less chaotic atat© and our cricket improving each week. “ Stump.” is not concerned with those who, not understanding cricket, vote it slow and uninteresting. He is more concerned about the boys who. having a love of the game in their hearts are .desirous of developing thembelyOS as cricketers. It is tor those boys coming on that we older cricketers should put our shoulder to the wheel and, strive to get our cricket managemeat into good order. Roys should not be brought up with the- feeling and knowledge that there is anything slipshod About th© management of their sport. Most of us respond to discipline, especially when young, and when we have a management committee controlling our cricket affairs, a committee with tact and backbone, uot afraid to administrate very iirmlv. if r.oces*i*ry. then we will see cricket advance in this end of the province.

CRICKET FINANCE. PROBLEM FOR ASSOCIATION. Not one oi the least of the problems that cricket authorities in New Zealand have to face is that of finance. 'J here is no disguising the fact that, speaking generally, cricket receives comparatively little support from tlxe general public of New Zealand. This is not the. place to discuss tho reasons lor this tack of interest, but the result is only too apparent, namely that it is not easy to find sufficient money to carry on the game. The Canterbury Cricket Association is shortly to launch ail- appeal to the public for money, and it is to be honied that it will meet with a generous response. Cricket is a line game. but. apart from this. Canterbury has played a big }»art in the history of New Zealand cricket and one would not like to see the game here go back simply through lack of fund*. \t a meeting of the Management Committee of the Canterbury (Ticket Association last week a letter was read from Mr CL A. U. Tapper., suggesting that the asssociation should elect honorary members at an annual subscription of £2 2s. Mr Tapper stated that he thought there were about 100 old cricketers and supporters, of the game m Christchurch who would subscribe. Mr Tapper's suggestion is a good one and it has been adopted by the management committee of the association. The only wonder is that some one did not think of it sooner. V scheme to have honorary members provides a sure .source of revenue ami ii sufficient mcmlters are obtained, it

with the necessity for periodical efforts, to raise money by appeals to the public. There are a large number of old cricketers in the city who would b© quite willing to help the game, by subscribing j£2 2s a year. Before Mr Tapper s suggestion can be carried out the rules of the a.ssociation will have to be amended, uut there should be no difficulty about this. It is to be hoped that the scheme will prave highly successful. To assist in raising monc\ the Management (Committee of the association has decided to make a charge of fid for admission to competitipn matches at Lancaster Park coimilejicmg from next Saturday. This is not likely to prove a verv fruitful source of revenue, but stiil every little he Ins.

NECESSITY FOR PRACTICE. I*I.AY KItS SHOULD KEEP FIT. The necessity tor plenty of practice at and sound coaching in cricket cannot be stressed too often. “ Practice makes perfect,” is a.s true of cricket as oi any other game, in fact, practice is more necessary tor efficiency iu cricket than it is tor some other Referring to tins matter a writer in the “New Zealand Herald” says: - The real reason the game does not develop in Nesy Zealand to the same extent as other countries notably Australia, is the lack of good wickets—practice pitches and match wickets scarcely being up to the standard of those in Australia. Another reason for the comparatively moderate standard of the game here is the lack of sound coaching. The Auckland association is fully alive to this fact, ami is still making efforts to engage a suitable coach this season. An English university player w.ould probably be most desirable, to coach not only club members, but also school-boys.” Another point that is. perhaps not sufficiently appreciated by cricketers is that physical fitness is essential. It is not suggested by this that it is necessary to train for cricket in the same manner a.s for say footballer running, but cricketers should keep fit. “ A clear eye and a steady hand ” should be their ideal. Everyone canrtot be a first class cricketer, but everyone can improve his game by practice and by helping as physically fit as possible. NEW SOUTH WALES TEAM.

| VL>IT TO NEW ZEALAND. I According to latest advices from Sydney the tour \»y a- New South Wales team to New Zealand this season is practically fixed up. There are a few' matters which have to be formally arranged, but no impediment is anticipated. All is well for the men j of the Dominion,” writes “Not Out” in i the Sydney “ Referee. ’’ “ It should lie a highly interesting campaign—ini teresting alike to the tourists and the I men of New Zealand. It is to he j hoped that our good friends across ; the Tasman will make their objective, not too fur in the future, the dispatcli of a Xetv Zealand team to England The West Indians have just finished a verv interesting campaign ill which, though the season was unduly moist, they performed with high credit. • ( “ The New Zealanders, under a manager who knows the conditions, such, for instance, Dun Reese, and i a skipper who likewise knows cricket i on the other side, - would probably have a t-olerablv successful time on the field, attract decent gates if they played spiritedly., and have a very glorious time, while mating history for their country in sport.” I It is as much in the interests of Australian as well iis of N.Z. cricket that tours of th© kind now being arranged be carried oul as often as pos- ; sible. •' Not Out ” adds, i , The probable personnel of the New j \\ ales team lias, not vet been suggested. Among the players who nave been in the-limelight already this season are:--O. E. Nothling (the* well - ' Known .footballer’) who recently scored ; (tlu-ee G s anti si:, 4\s) in vigorous - style without being beaten. j. \V Anderson (fast bowler), D. F. Ifefe i (steady batsman), Dr M’Cristal (all ; rounder). K. JFCreadie (bowler) A i Thatcher (googly bowler), C. C. O'Con I n , or (all-rounder, particularly good in the fiekl). D, Mullarky (batsman). R. I Hardsley (batsman). B. Smith (bats m.uij and AA . Haddington (batsman). | Better known niid more experienced ! are AA'arren Bardsley. G. Alaeart j ney (who recently met with a slight injury). J. M. Taylor. AA'. A. Oldfield , J. AT. Gregory, Ketlawav, A. Mailey -Asher. M. A. Noble, R. Andrews and others. Tr is probable that the I team to visit New Zealand will include a number of tli© players mentioned.

ENGLISH COUNTY CRICKET. PAST SEASON REVIEWED. The English cricket .season of 1923 | has been one of fully sustained interest. in spite clothe fact that the genera] superiority of Yorkshire put ! championship outside the range of j speculation, says an English paper, j The second place, too. was never in I doubt after play was in full swing, j Notts clearly copl.d not catch Yorkj shire, and were most unlikely to be i caught by any of the four or five | counties competing lor the third place, j The fight for that third place was close j a °d constant, and brought five clubs S into the running. Never has there been, a season when i the counties were more sharply divid ed into two grades, eight at each on of the scale, with Somerset as a go- | between. Ihe feature of the Yorkshire plav was the strength of the attack, both ; in bowling and in fielding, including :ho placing of the field : and this was followed un l»v a consistent steadiness in batting and a belief that victory was always possible. Almost always iif was attained. The one defeat (apart from the first innings reckoning) was only l>v three runs, and in that game | Notts had s»ll the l»est of the wicket. Yorkshire ended by winning nitre county matches than any countv team has ever won in a season. In Rhodes. 1 dov Kilner. Ma< aulav, Robinson. E. R. Wilson and Waddington she had an array of bowlers who subdued most I of her opponents more or less before ; they went in to bat RACE BETWEEN THREE ’COUNTIES. j Notts did well, but no so well as | at one time seemed possible. Her j bowlers were decidedly beyond the | county average, and in Payton ijnd Why sail she had safe an,l attractive

hats, while George Gunn was safe enough to break the hearts of most howlers. Carr proved a breezy, fearless captain: and Oates, the wicketkeeper. was a great success. ( Kent. Lancashire and Surrey ran a neck-and-neek race after the season was well advanced. Hobbs retained . bis style, if not his full effectiveness, and Surrey had a reserve, of sound batsmen : but the attack was not strong enough, though Fender proved himself a born captain and a fine allround player. Kent had excellent help from Woolley and ,T. L. fr Bryan, out she lost often enough to make her play seem patchy. Lancashire had sterling help from Makepeace and the fvldesley family, but Parkin’s howling did not quite answer expectations. THE HERO OF THE YEAR. Sussex had a most interesting season, and proved an attractive team to watch. The hero of the year emerged in Tate, a vigorous bat and a dangeious and most*energetic bowler. His record of wickets taken tops the national score. Ho strikes the onlooker ns u thoroughly hearty player who de serves all the success he gets. Bowler did well, and Gilligan by his play and Jiis captaincy alike was one of the marked men of the year. Hampshire had a sporting team from whom one never knew what to expect ; they played some fine games, seemed at time to he coming well to the front, and then fell away. Though they found a fast bowler in Shirley. they need more variety in attack, though nobody can throw a stone at that pair of con sistent triers, Kennedy and Newman, two of the hardest-worked cricketers in the country. Mead was again a tower of resistance in the batting line, whose nark as he returned to the pavilion gladdened the hearts of his opponents. CONSISTENT AMATEUR BOWLER. Somerset had fine assistance from M’Bryan and M. D. Lyon, and in J. C. W hite has the most consistent amateur bowler in England. The county has some creditable successes, and plays with a breezy air. Middlesex was dis wnctly disappointing, notwithstanding ner batting strength. Mann will not retrieve the county fortunes till he can command a. much .. stronger attack Among the personal successes in the counties on the lower Half ot the list must be mentioned the captaincy of O. R. Jackson foe Derbyshire, and the nclp 4 he had from \V. Hill-Wood: the persiit»nt energy of Colonel Douglas in lliq. cause of Essex.,-backed bv the bowl ing of ’tG. M. Louden., and the batting of O’Cohiipr. a verS* ‘hopeful addition to the eleven ; the all-round form of l Astill for Leicestershire, and the veteran King., with the bowling of Geary ; the lotting of M. K. Foster for Worcestershire. and the bowling of Root. Tlie visit of the West Indian team was somewhat of a surprise. Thev proved themselves the equals ot the lower counties on the English list, and I m Cljalloner they have a bat to take j rank with our best. I The season’s play, on the whole, has j shown that cricket fully retains its lipid on the English race, and has a vitality in play w'hicb promises well for the sterner competitions that are in store. THE GAME IN DUNEDIN.

FORM. IN OPENING MATCHES. Referring to the opening of the cricket season in Dunedin a week ago the ‘ Otago Daily Times” says:—The 1923-24 season, as far as irjterclub matches are concerned, opened auspiciously. The weather was all that could be desired, and, besides making conditions much more suitable for play, it attracted a large crowd of spectators to the North Ground. There they were treated to a fine display of cricket, the features of which were’ the two centuries scored —one in each match. The first day of the competitions in Christchurch, where there are three senior matches iu progrets each Saturday, was marked by the scoring of three centuries. Dunedin cricket may now claim that, by providing two centuries in two matches, it has not been surpassed by that in the northern centre. Opening day centuries, by the way, seem to be quite a characteristic of South Island games this year. Driscoll knocked up 1-2(5 for Invercargill Marists and M’Whirter* -playing for Zingari, in Timaru, scored exactly 100 in the first interclub match of the The Albion wicket, on which Shepherd scored his century in the C>ris-brooli-Albion game, was in first-class order, though the outfield was rough, say* 1; Slip.” iji the “ Otago Daily Times.’” ’With the wicket in such fin© order, both howlers and batsmen were given a fair chance. The Carisbrook howling was not as strong a.s it was expected to be. and seemed to suffer from want of practice. Opinions differ with regard to Worker’s handling of the bowling. Under the circumstances it is likely that had he bowled A. W. Alloo with the wind and Dickinson against it he would have obtained better results. As he changed Dickinson four times, it is surprising that he did not at least try him against the wind. It was, a long time before Dickinson took a wicket—not tun til 200 runs had been scored —and, had Dunning’s ability been better realised, ho would surely have been given more opportunity. Dunning's performance in taking five wickets for 37 runs was a creditable effort, and better use is likely to be made of him in Tut-ure. Shepherd’s total of 129 was scored by strokes all round the wicket—-mostly forward shots, drives to the off and on. with an occasional pull. Once in his stride, he score,l freely oft" each bowler, and did not give a chance until lie returned a ball into Dunning's hands. The solid plav of Binney and Keast gave Shepherd a good chance to get settled, and both contributed substantially to the score. Keast making 41 and Binney 27. Keast scored well with a late cut. Apart from the plaj of these tlft-ee batsmen, Albion had nothing to show until the last wicket partnership was under way. W. Yorrath. by means of sound, orthodox strokes, scored well, and MTvor hit hard with success. This partnership was productive of 33 runs. Referring to the Grange v. Dunedin match in which Knight scored 109 for Grange, “Slip” ’says:— Grange’s total, like Albion’s was made up mainly bv the scores of the first three batsman. Conradi, the fourth batsman, quickly settled down, hut had to retire to catch a train when his total was 10. Kenny, who opened with Knight, hit hard for his 19. scoring four 4’s before he was caught bv Brown. M”Mullan, who joined Knight when Kenny’s wicket fell, did not play quite as aggressivly as his partner, though his total of 51 included six 4’s and a 0. Knight scored mainly by forward strokes, but he brought off some pretty leg glances. He did not start well, and survived a very confident appeal for ibw off the second ball sent down to him. After the first few runs, however, he played a great innings—one of the best displays ho has ever given. Grange’s’ “ tail ” failed dismally, and added few runs to those scored by the pioneer batsmen. Galland, the captain, was never at home during his stav at the crease, aiul his wicket fell to a hall from Casey when he had compiled (J. With

244 runs to get to secure a win on the first innings, Dunedin sent in Baker and Cherry. Baker’s” wicket fell at 15, and Brown joined Cherrv. Stumps were drawn before he had scored, Dunedin’s total being 23 for one wicket. M’Gregor and Collett were the Grange trundlers. and showed a good deal of promise.

REPRESENTATIVE MATCHES PLUNKET SHIELD AND HAWKE (IT. Although the programme of Plunket Shield matches for the coming season has not yet been definitely decided upon it will probably be ns follows: Auckland.—v. Canterbury, at Auckland : v. Otago, at Auckland; v. Wellington, at Wellington. Otago.—v. Canterbury, at Christchurch ; v. Auckland, at Auckland ; v. Wellington, at Dunedin. Canterbury.—v. Otago, at Christchurch; v. Wellington, at Wellington ; v. Auckland, at Auckland. Wellington. v. Canterbury, at Wellington ; v. Auckland, at Wellington ; v. Otago, at Dunedin. The dates for the matches have not jet been arranged. Provided nothing unforseen happens Otago will play Canterbury at Christchurch at Christmas time. The Canterbury Association has written to the associations concerned suggesting that tile Wellington v. Canterbury match should be played at Wellington at the New Year and the Auckland v. Canterbury match at Auckland a week later. So far nine challenges have been received for the Hawke Cup; from North Taranaki, South Taranaki. Hawke’s Hay, Poverty Bay. Rangitikei, Waikato, Manawatu, Wairarapa and Nelson. Wanganui, the holders of the cup. have submitted dates on which they will be able to play four matches for the cup. Last season Wanganui played five matches against North Taranaki. South Taranaki, Hawke’s Bay. Poverty Bay and Rangitikei. Homo of the other associations challenged last season, but Wanganui found it impossible to pla t y any more matches. Four or five representative matches a season seems quite enough for any association to play without the club competitions being seriously interfered with. Of course' if Wanganui loses the cup in the first matcli'.this season the winning association may be able to play another four or five matches, hut it does not seem likely that matches will be arranged for all the teams that have entered. NORTH CANTERBURY ASSOCIATION.

EASTERN SIDE. j First tirade. 4 .. The cup matches were continued on Saturday afternoon. In the first grade on 1 th© Eastern side, R&ngiora defeated Loburn by four wickets. On the previous Saturday Loburn made 119 and Rangiora 120, and continuing the match last Saturday, Loburn were disposed for for 55 rune (T. Hill not out 19). and Rangiora 61 for seven wickets (G. Mehrtens not out 26). Bowling for Rangiora, Barwick took four wickets for 21 runs, Scott one for 4; and for Loburn, Bennett took three wick eta for 12 runs and Parker two for 39. The match between Seftdn and Woodentl was concluded on Saturday and was won by Woodend by an innings and 7S runs Woodend made 243 last Saturday, and Sefton made 39 in their first innings and, following on on Saturday, made 126 (S Smith <7, L. Hughes 27. G. Smith 13, Arm strong 10). Joyce And Little, for Woodend bowled best. Second Grade. Loburn scored • a three-point win over Sefton. Scores: Loburn 113 for four wickets (Kempthorne 65, Pulley 15 not out, Croft 11 not out; Sefton, first innings 25, secod innings 39 (Sullivan 12, Wo refold 12). Bowling for Loburn, Croft took four wickets for 12 runs. Pulley seven for 13. Alioway four for 39, and Love three for 7. Bowling for Sefton, Sullivan took two for 28 and Starkey on© for 13. Eangio’ra Juniors, a bye. WESTERN SIDE. First Grade. The cup matches were continued on Saturday. The results in the first grade on the 'Western side were:— Horrelville and Swannanoa had a drawn game. Scores Horrelville 124 t Wright 36. Whitford 25, Graham 18, M’Gregor HP. Swannanoa 124 (E. Verrall 76 not out, M'll ugh 14). Bowling for Horrelville, Whitford took four wickets for 23 runs, Dickie four for 40, and Wright one for 23. Bowling for Swannanoa. M Hugh took three for 27, Winter five for 47, and Beeg two for 18. Eyre to n and View Hill had a drawn game. Scores:—Eyreton 15 J (Merrin 39, G. Saunders 26, H. Bennett 24, L. Patterson 18. F. Beal 11); View Hill, 87 for seven wickets (Southgate 49, H. Feary *23 retired). Bowling for Eyreton, F. Beal took foui’ wickets for 9 runs, H. Bennett one for 29, and A. Saunders one for 18. Bowling for View Hill, Mackrell took seven for 2 0, H. Feary two for 26, Southgate one £o» 29 t’ust defeated Ohoka by 65 runs. Scores: —Gust 152 iM’Kenzie 45, Covens 3S not out. Saunders 28 not out, Achesou 24); Ohoka 87 (W. Steel 28 not out. Ramsay 19, Wells Newton '5, D. Steel 10). Bowling for Gust, M'Kenzie took three wickets for 36 runs. Eagleeome two for 3, and Smith two for 6. Bowling for Ohoka, W. Steel took five for 33 and Pearce one for 1. Second Grade. I u the second grade on the Western side, Oxford defeated Eyreton by 35 runs Scores:—Oxford ]QO (Gaiusford 28, Grant 26 not out, Wright 11); F.yreton 65 (R. Bennett 25, K. Smith 10. Kevern 10). Bowling for Oxford, Debenham took four wickets for 18 runs, Jackson three for 5, Gaineford two for 10, and Zimmerman one for li. Bowling for Eyreton, .Bidden* took three for 36, Gherry three for 26, and Martin three for 27. Gust defeated Horrelville bv 6S run® Scores Oust. 107 (Arthur Gartery 45, Ducat 24': Horrelville 39 (Neal 9). Bowling for Gust, Allen Gartery took five wickets for 13 runs, and Howes five for 15. Bowling for Horrelville, Creamer took seven for 37 and Maindonald two for 34. BOYS’ ASSOCIATION. The second round of games in the Canterbury Boys’ Cricket. Associations competition was played on Saturday in fine weather. Nine games took place at Hospital Corner, and one each at St Bede s College and St Andrew's College. Results:— Fifth Grade. Bovs’ High School B ‘26 and 127 for six wickets, defeated Bovs' High School D 21 and IC7. by four wickets. Marist Brothers 90 defeated Y.M.C.A. 18 St Bede’s College 157 defeated Bovs’ High School A 65 and 17. by an innings and 25 runs. Technical College’ B 5S and 63 for five wickets defeated Boys’ High School G 52 and 55, by five wickets. Tec-finical College A 136 defeated St Andrew's College 56 and 50, by an innings arid SO runs. Sixth Grade. St Bede's College 35 and 55 for three wickets defeated Technical College 33 and 56 by seven wickets. Boys’ High School A 48 and 18 played ! a tied game with Bovs’ High School 13 20 , and 46. i St. Saviour’s 16 and 40 defeated Y.M.C.A. ! 21 and 22 by 33 runs. ; West Christchurch Diatrct High School had d bye. Seventh Grade. j St Andrew’s College 55 and 34 defeated Technical College 44 and !G by 29 runs., j Marist Brothers 156 defeated Y.M.C.A. 15 and 25 by an innings and 116 runs. Cathedral Grammar School 44 and 46 defeated Bromley 24 and 59 by seven runs. Boys’ High School had a bye. WELLINGTON MATCHES. Put Press Association. WELLINGTON. November 4. Thorndon. playing against Midland, scored 99 in the first innings (Brook 23, Wil- ! liams 20, Martin 15). Bruce took fire wickets for 24 runs, and Judd four for 50. Midland has scored 123 for four wickets (Little 52. Baker not out 47>. Y.M.C.A., against Old Boys, made 195 (We-stbrook 44. Bowyer 21. White 27. Henderson 22, j Murphy 22). Tucker took three wickets for 26 runs, Duncan three for 37 and Luwk two for 23. Old Boys scored 55 (Collins 15, Stainton not out 13,. Against Petone,

llutt scored' 77 (Hughes 17." Pringle 15, Nunn Y 6). took seVen wickets' for 38 runs and Smyrke two for 24. Petone made 106 (Borrows 34. Corner 24,. Nicholls 15). Watson took four wickets for 33 runs, and Beard two for 25. Wellington Institute, in a match against Old Boys, scored 330 for six wickets (Nelson 76, Banks 67, Dempster 58, Prince 24. Burt not. out 29. Foley not out 2i). Hiddleston took three wickets for 58 runs. AUCKLAND MATCHES. AUCKLAND. November 4. The cricket season opened on Saturday ir. fine weather. Playing against Eden, the Ponsonby. team scored 269. of which Wetherill made 86. Parnell scored 303 against University. Anthony S2 and Smith 81 being the highest scorers. North Shore made 106, to which Grafton replied with ICS for nine wickets. DUNEDIN MATCHES. DUNEDIN. November 4. Grange defeated Dunedin on the first inning.-. and Albion similarly defeated Carisbrook. both being two-point wins. •