School and Playground

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17995, 4 November 1926, Page 10

School and Playground

BY

“DEMONI.”

Last Saturday matches were continued in the Canterbury Boys’ Cricket. Association's competition, when the third round was playedThe standard of the batting was again high, and, although no centuries were obtained ,np less than nine boys notched .fifty or more runs, whilst twenty altogether qualified for ‘•batting honours.” The premier position this week goes t.o J. Parsons, of the Boys’ High School seventh grade A team, with a score of 64 runs. Last week his team played St Andrew’s College, who, until then, were undefeated in this grade, and Parson's total the deciding factor in an otherwise evenly-contest-ed match. K. Pearce, who is., second ,on the list with a neatly-compiled 60 not out, plays for the West Christchurch District High School sixth grade team, who so easily accounted for AJarist. Brothers last Saturday. The third batsman, X>. Dawson, plays for Linwopd in the seventh grade, ’and his 59 last. Saturday enabled his team to notch their first win. Another “hat-trick” was secured last. Saturday, this being the fifth recorded this season. F. Steere accomplished the performance, and he heads the bowlinghonours with seven for 29 and five for 26. He is a member of the Marist Brothers’ seventh grade team. He seems likely to develop into a useful type of bowler, and so far this season, has taken twenty-three wickets for 3.24 runs. X. M’Phail. who is second on the list, with six for 5 and three for 7, plays for the Boys’ High School B team, in the. fifth grade, whilst J. Patterson (three for o and four ’ for 11) is a mepiber of the Riccarton sixth grade team. 7IFTH CHUBS. As School A were defeated by Technical A last Saturday, the competition in the fifth (under sixteen) grade seems to have become a contest between Riccarton, St Bede’s and Technical A, who with Technical C, are the four undefeated teams. Technical A at present have a lead on points, but they have not yet had their bye, and lienee the three other teams mentioned are a game behind, as will be seen by the following table:—

•Have had their bye. School A failed to cope with the Riccarton bowling last Saturday, and were dismissed for the poor total of 84, J. peak© being the top scorer with 15. S. V. Ellis kept a fine length throughout, taking six wickets for 11 runs. G. K. King, four for 22, accounted for the remaining batsmen. Riccarton declared with seven wickets down for 88. .1. Haig, 25, was the top-scorer, whilst E. Watson, 21, Ct. E. King, 20, and l*. Watson. 12, also secured double figures. F. Riddle, three for 26, was the most successful with the ball for School A, who, in their second innings at time had lost one wicket for 60 runs. F. Riddle, 37, and J. Peake, 24, were the not out batsmen. Riccarton secured a fivepoint win. Marist Brothers showed very fair form in their game against School R, their innings totalling ?4 runs. N. Harrison, who notched 25, was the top-scorer, whilst E. O’Loughlin, 18, R. Niven, 16, and C. Corliss, 13, were next on the list. X. M’Phail was the most successful with the ball, his figures being six wickets for 5 runs. .1. M’Ewin, two for S, and N. W. House, two for 11, alsp took wickets for School 13, who also scored 84. A. E. Smith, 2.0, N. M’Phail, 16, and S. Nichqlls, 13, gained double figures, whilst E. O’Loughlin, four, P. Bowen, two, C. Corliss, two, and X. Harrison, one, took the wickets. With their second knock the Marist batsmen, with the exception of R. Nevin, who ran up a nice 43, shaped poorli', and were all out for 63. N. M'Phail, three for 7, again had the best figures for School B. .1. M’Kwin, three, A. E. Smith, two, and N. W. House, one. also taking wickets. With 64 required for a six-point win, School B notched 75 for the loss of one wicket, N. W. .House securing a half-century, whilst A. E. Smith carried his bat for a useful 19. School C, who batted first in thejr game against Technical A, were dismissed for 39. I~>, A. Eightfoot, who scored 1.1, was the only batsman to record double figure*, whilst W. .T. Fitzsimmons, six for 16, and. W. M’Laughlin. four for 18, shared the wickets. Technical A declared with ISS for six wickets. S. P. Barnett carried his bat for a nh*e 51, whilst W. M’Laughlin, 27, D. Collins, 18, W. J. Fitzsimmons, 16, G. N. Blackaby, 14, and A. Hearne, 12, also gained doubles. D. A. Eightfoot, two for 37, bowled best for School C who, requiring 96 to avert an innings defeat, at time had lost, a wicket for 62. A. Millar was the highest scorer, with 28. whilst I>. A. Lightfoot notched a dozen. F. French, four for 15, S. P. Barnett, four for 22. and W. .7. Fitzsimmons, one for 16, took the wickets for Technical A, who obSt Bede’s won by default‘from Linwood. tained a. five-point win. St Andrew’s batted first in their game against Technical B, and scored 62, of which total P. K. Weatherburn contributed 20. R. Williams, three for 10, W. Heaton, two for 16, R. Smith, two for 6, F. Wise, one for 3, and J. O’-Brien one for 7, took wickets for Technical C, who scored 99. F. Wise batted a very sound innings for 48 not out. D. C. Weatherburn, two for 6, and E. r>. . Broughton, two for 7. were the most successful with the ball. St Andrew’s, in their second innings, had scored 63 for the loss of seven wickets when stumps were drawn. I. Taylor, 17, was the top-scorer, whilst R. Williams, two for 18, J. Hobson, two for 15, J. O'Brien, one for 16, and W. Heßton, one for 0, took the wickets for Technical B, who gained a five-pointer. St Bede’s had the bye. The following is the draw for the fourth round:—St Bede’s v. Technical A, Hospital Corner No. 1; Technical C v. Technical B, Hospital Corner No. 2; Marist Brothers v. St Andrew’s, St Andrew's No. 3; Riccarton v. School C, Hospital Corner No. 3; School R v. Elnwood. Hospital Corner No. 4; School A a bye. * * * * SZZTX 6BADI. East Saturday, in the sixth grade, the two undefeated teams, West Christchurch and Einwood, each secured rather easy six-point wins, so that the position is unchanged as will be seen by the following table:— 6»t. Sot. Total

West Christchurch, against diarist Brothers, ran up 10$ rune without losing a wicket. The inning's was then declared, K. Pearce, 60, and M. Gray, 45,'being the. not out batsmen. Marist Brothers collapsed in their first innings, which totalled 12 rufts. D. Angus, tour for 4, M\ Gray, four for 1, and G. Sansom, tiro for 3, took the wickets. Following on, Marisfc did slightly bettfr, their second strike reaching 3S (D. Cronon 11). S. Corner, six for 14, P. Stout, three for 16, and M. Gray, one for 8, took the wickets for West Christchurch, who gained a six-point win. At F.nsors Road. St Bedes, in their game against Technical College, declared with nine wickets down for IXO runs. P. Boughnsn, 12. was the topscorer. whilst J. Galkin, -3 4, G . Clarksore 29, .T. Mannix, 23. P. Donovan, 14, and .K. Dunne, 34, also gained doubles. K. Taylor, three for 29. R. Puddle, three for 28. and .1. Nelllgan, two for 34. shared the wickets for Technical, who replied with 96. T. Harris notched a. neat 52, whilst T. Hobson, 17, and S. Alexander, 10, were next on the list. .T. Broad, five for 10, was the most successful with the ball. Following on, Technical, at time, had lost one. wicket for 56 runs. T. Hobson hatted a forceful 32, whilst. K. Taylor was not out with 15 to his credit. St. Bede's secured a five-pointer. Riccarton showed improved form last Saturday, and notched a decisive sixpoint win in their game against School B. Riccarton were first at the wickets, and scored 52, .C. Fairbairn, 14, J. Patterson, 11, and R. Tims, 10, being the chief scorers. School R were all out for 38. L. Smith, 18. gained double figures. R. Gannon, six for 20. look most wiekefs for Riccarton. whilst ,1. Patterson, three for 0, secured the best, average. In their second innings, Riccarton scored 88, O. Ha tiers ly carrying his bat for 37, whilst J. Patterson, 23, and R. Cannon, 13, also batted well. F. A ton strong, two for 15, bowled best, for School B, who, with their second knock, compiled 44 fL. Smith 18). J. Patterson, four for 11, R. Cannon, three for 33, and S. Andrews, one for 0, look the wickets for Rieeartou.

The match between St Andrew's and Linwood was played at Strowan, the home team scoring 6s. H. Leverett, 26, S. Wilson, IS, and Williams. 10, were the chief scorers, whilst A. Rimraer, five for 40, and A. Simpson, four for 20, shared the wickets. Linwood declared with seven wickets down for 100. A. Simpson retired with 50 runs to his credit, whilst A. Rimmer also notched a half-century. N. Priest, 32. R. Falgar, 16, and Symes, 15, were next on the list. Hardie, three for 49, was the best bowler for St Andrew's who, in their second hit. scored 99, H. Leverett being- the chief contributor with 54. Symes, four for ?8, and A. Simpson, three for 25, were the best, of the bowlers for Linwood, who notched a six-point win. A close and interesting game resulted when School A met Grammar at Hospital Corner. The Cat-hedral team batted first., and scored 56, W. Blunden, 81, arid R. M'Nish, 14. gaining double figures. The wickets were well shared out. M. Robinson, three for 27, W. Rumbold, two for 20. A. Townshend, two for 7, and D. Benson, one for 12, being the successful bowlers. School A just succeeded in passing the Grammar total, their, last wicket falling with 59 on the score-book. IC. Hounsell, 18, R. Warren. 14, and B. Wilkes, 12, were the best scorers, R. M’Nish. four for 21, and W. Blunden, five for 28, bowling for Grammar. In their second innings Cathedral, at time, had lost six wickets for 75 runs. r>. Wakely was the topscorer with a nice 32. M. Robinson, four for 30, and I>. Benson, two for 25, took the wickets for School A, who obtained a five-point win. The draw for the fourth round is as follows:—School A v. Marist Brothers, Hospital Corner No. 5; St Bede's v. Linwood, St Bede's No. 3; Grammar v. West., Hospital Corner No. 6; Technical v. School B, Hospital Corner No. 7; St Andrew's v. Riccarton, Hospital Corner No. S. SBTBITTH OKADE. Last, week the defeat of Technical by Marist Brit hers has given the latter 1 team a lead of four points, as there is Ino toher undefeated team. Having gained a clear lead so early in the | competition, Marist look like having a

I The fame between Technical and Marist Brothers was played at Ensors Road, the home team batting first. Thanks to a good score of 43 by E. E. Grenfell, they notched 71, F. Steere, who took seven wickets for 29 runs, and secured the "hat-trick,” being the most successful bowler. Marist replied with 77, .T. Steer*, 22, O. Scully. 21, and F. Steere, 17, gaining double figures. E. E. Grenfell, five for 15, bowled best for Technical. In their second innings. Technical scored 67, E. E. Grenfell again being the chief contributor with 29. F. Steere, five for 26, and O. Scully, four for 30, shared the wickets for Marist Brothers, who secured a five-point win. Playing at Strowan, St Andrew's were first at the wickets iri their game against School A. Their innings totalled S2, Millikan, 25, !v. Macartney, 19, and Staples, 12, being the highest scorers. Earw'aker, three for 12. Brown, two for 18, Whiting, two for 13, Parsons, two for 20, and Brunton, one for 39, took the wickets for School A. who replied with 133. I. Parsons notched a nice 64, E. Hay ,19, Brunton, 18, WhJting, 10, and P. Hay, 10, also securing double figures. Talbot, five for 43, and Staples, two for 13, were the best bowlers. School A notched a five-pointer. School B won by default from Cathedral Grammar. The match between Unwood and St Bede's was played at Northcote, the visitors being first at the wickets, and scoring 119, of which total D. Dawson contributed 69. F. M'Cormiek, three for 28. and H. Armstrong, two for 25, were the most successful with the ball. St Bede's replied wth 85, T>. O'Brien being the chief scorer with 40 runs to liis credit. 33. Dawson, five for 30, and Davidson, four for 28, shared the wickets for Din wood, who gained a fivepoint win. The following is the draw for next •Saturday:—School Av. Grammar, Hospital Corner No. 9; School B v. Marist Brothers, Hospital Corner No. 10; Unwood v. St Andrew’s, Hospital Corner No. 11; St Bede’s v. Technical, Hospital Corner No. 12. TIX2 OP PLAT. From now on until the end of the season, the time for drawing stumps in the fifth (under sixteen) grade will be 6.30 p.m. In the sixth (under fifteen) and the seventh (under fourteen) grade matches must still conclude by 5.30 p.m. All teams are reminded that a punctual start lyiust be made in the matches which should commence not later than 2.15 p.r Players should he on the ground Dy 2 p.m., and no objection is raised to games starting theu provided both teams are willing to do so. Team? not assembling punctually are liable to lose their games by default. With the short time available for play in the Boys’ Association competition, t.he loss of a few minutes may considerably affect the issue, and captains should therefore see that their teams do not waste time either at the beginning oh during the matches. Another thing which does not seem to be generally known, is the fact that in ' Boys’ Association matches no interval is allowed between innings. AIDA XUPXJE IfiBETIWO. The shooting event of the year took place at RedclifCs on Saturday last, and the conditions were such as to try the patience of even the most experienced shots. The light was good, but a howling wind blew down theP valley. lu the "B” series, it was a day out for the Technical Collegefl Entries were fairly representative of all Christchurch Cadets, but this College secured the lion’s share, both of the prizemoney and trophies. Particularly creditable was the score of Cadet J. South, of Technical College. 'With a score of 4 7 points out of 66. Cadet S. W. M. Smith of Rangiora, tied with Cadet L. Adams, of Technical College, for second place, and won on the count backEvidence of careful training was clear in t.he Fire Direction and Control Match, where the Technical College C and B teams were first and second respectively, and in the Cadet Trophy Match, the big score of 203 points as against 397 for second put up by Rangiora High School team. Technical College B team was third with 3SI points. { Snap-shooting also came to this unit, which had a considerable number of reII presentatives in the A series. Prize-money in the C series was increased this year, and large interest was aroused in machine-gun work. St Andrew’s College, always prominent in the Vickers Gun Match, were again i first, with the C.Y.C. and Boys’ High School, and the Ist Battalion Canterbury Regiment close at their heels. It was pleasing to notice that the Special Training Platoon scored a victory in the Lewis Gun Match, with 116 points. Boys' High School, was second with 98, and the Army Service Corps, and Battery were close in the running.

mgr table: — Spt. opt. Total Wins. Wins. Rosses. Pf.s. Technical A . 2 .1 0 .17 School A .... 2 0 1 12 Riccarton . . 1 1 o 11* St Rede’s ..1 1 0 11* Technical C . 1 1 0 11* Technical 35 . 0 2 1 1 ♦* Marist .... 1 0 2 fi School 35 .... 1 0 2 fi Jjinwood .... o <> o St Andrew's .0 0 .2 0 School C .... 0 t* S 0

Wins'. Wins. Lomcs. Ft*. West :* 0 <> IS Tjlnwoort 2 1 o 17 St Bedes ..1 2 0 ifi School A 1 1 1 11 Ricoarton 1 '• 2 * St Andrew's .1 « 2 « Technical . . 1 <» 2 « Marist .... 0 1 2 5 Oram mar .. n «» 2 o School B . . 0 0 3 -0

very. good chance of in the grade. proving victorious «pt.. opt. Total Maris t 0 3 0 15 School A .... 1 1 1 11 Technical . . 1 1 1 11 School B . . 1 U 2 fi St. Redo’s . . 1 0 2 fi Linwood . . " Grammar .. 0 0 3 0