OLD BOYS’ BATSMEN SCORE WELL

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18959, 4 January 1930, Page 10

OLD BOYS’ BATSMEN SCORE WELL

INNINGS DECLARED CLOSED WITH SEVEN WICKETS FOR 333.

Club cricket was. resumed this afternoon after the holiday interval. Old Boys put up a good score against St Albans. Old Collegians and East resumed on a bad wicket at Elmwood Park and the scoring was low.

ST ALBANS V. OLD BOYS.

On the first day St Albans scored 126, and Old Boys had no wickets down for 185. S. R. Carleton (99) and G. Hobbs (33) carried on, Carleton bringing his score to 110 before he was run out. W. Dailey replaced him, and shortly after Hobbs went lbw to Fraser, when his score wkas 3S. W. H. Vincent joined Dailey who was hitting out well. The two continued to score freely, Dailey going to a catch by Lindley off Frazer for 21. G. B. Grose went in, the batting now becoming quieter. A splendid catch by Crawford off Fraser disposed of Vincent, who had compiled 15 in good time, and F. Scott went in. Grose made 8, and was re- • 'aced by H. R. Stringer. Escott and

Stringer went for the bowling, and each scored sixes, the runs coming up quickly till Stringer went lbw to O'Brien for 21, and A. C. Harris came in. The two put on 60 before Escott was caught and bowled by Lindley, and the innings was declared at 4.35 with seven wickets for 333. At 4.45 F. Woods and C. G. Crawford opened St Albans’ second innings. Scores:— ST ALBAN’S. First Innings 126 Second Innings. F. Woods, not out 2 C. G. Crawford, not out 1 Extras 0 Total for no wickets 3 OLD BOTS. First Innings. S. R. Carleton, run out 110 G. Hobbs, lbw b Fraser 38 W. Dallev, c Lindley b Fraser .... 21 W. H. Vincent, c Crawford b Fraser 15 G. B. Grose, c G. Cullen b Lindley 8 H. R. Escott, c and b Lindley .... 43 H. R. Stringer, lbw, b O’Brien .... 21 A- C. Harris, not out 4 6 Extras 31 Total for Steven wickets (dec.) 333 Bowling analysis.—L. Lindley, 25.2 overs, 2 maidens, 100 runs, 2 wickets (1 no ball); S. Fraser, 20 overs, 5 maidens, 72 runs, 3 wickets; A. Thomas, 16 overs, 5 maidens, 39 runs, 0 wickets; F. Woods, 5 overs, 1 maiden, 31 runs, 0 wickets (1 no ball); M. F. Pengelly, 7 overs, 2 maidens, 23 runs, 0 wickets; C. Falloon, 3 overs. 1 maiden, 12 runs, 0 wickets; F. O’Brien, 3 overs, 25 runs, 1 wicket. SYDENHAM V. RICCARTON. Sydenham. who had two down for 50, continued their first innings against Riccarton, whose first innings total was 153. The not out batsmen, Newman (7) and Gasson (3), facing the bowling of Gibbs and Evans, scored slowly, and there was very little of interest in the opening stages of the play. Thirty-

seven runs were added for nearly an hour’s batting, the total then being S 7. At this stage a double change was made in the attack, Rix and F. Powell taking up the bowling. Rix’s third over saw Gasson go to a catch by sub. 95—3—20. Hahn joined Newman. Hahn was not convincing while facing Powell, but knocked Rix about freely. The slow bowler, however, was to get him in the end, Hahn sending a catch to Powell. 119—1—16. Young went to the wickets. Newman and Young showed occasional bright patches when runs came quickly. Between them they carried the score past Riccarton’s total. A nor’-west gale blowing dead across the pitch was adverse to the bowlers. Clouds of dust were flying from the creases. Newman was - going steadily and at the afternoon tea interval had 74 on. Young s total was 24. The pair had raised the total to 190. Newman did not survive* the third over after the resumption, going out lbw to Powell. 198—5—78. M’Kwin tilled the vacancy, but went quickly. Bellamy then taking tanke. Scores:—

WEST CHRISTCHURCH PLAY LINWOOD. The game between West Christchurch and Linwood was resumed on Hagley No. 2 ground this afternoon. On the first day Linwood had m*»de 61 for two wickets in reply to West's score of 134. j Boon added only two to his last day’s score, going leg before to Hill. Yates was absent, so a few moments after starting the board showed 64—1—11. Davis and Read batted steadily, Hayes and T. j Condliffe taking up the bowling. After; forty minutes’ play the century came: up. Read was batting well, and banged | Condliffe for four, missing a six by

(lUil'.imiiiiiinimmmiiiiiimiiiimmiiiiiiiiiiiiiimuiimimnmiiiiiiimuMiiimm inches. Alexander took the ball from Condliffe, sending down a medium to slow off-break to the left-hander Davis. Hayes was sending down some good balls, the scoring slowing down consid erably, being mostly singles. Read however, got Hayes away to leg for four. The score at 3 p.m. was 115 for four. Alexander was sending down a slow ball, and Read, opening out, put the ball up to point, who was standing deep, Jarrett taking an easy catch. Read had played a valuable knock for 36. 11S —5—36. Kerr was the incoming batsman, opening his account with a four. Soon aterwards he lifted Hayes for four to the long on boundary. Condliffe went on again at the south end in place of Hayes, Davis driving him through the covers for a four. Just after the West total had been exceeded Kerr went up the pitch to Alexander, but —issed, the ’keeper whipping the bails off smartlv. Kerr's 10 consisted of two fours and a two. 135—6—10. Orchard was the incoming batsman, a vigorous drive yielding only a single. Next over Orchard took to Alexander, hitting a pretty six over the bowler’s head, while the next ball went for four. The batsman pulled Alexander to leg for another four, but was caught next ball by Jefcoate in the deep field. 150—7—16. Westwood came to the wicket next. After taking three wickets, Alexander gave way to Jefcoate. Westwood put him up in slips, but the chance was missed, the batsman mowing the next ball for four. Scoring had brightened up considerably, Westwood, particularly, taking the offensive. The score at the tea adjournment was 182 f .• seven wickets. 1 ayes went on, a short one being brilliantly cut by Westwood for four. A litt" - later Westwood was caught off Hayes in slips. 204 S —2B. The next batsmap was Prosper. At 4.45. with the score at 231 for eight wickets, the Linwood captain declared, Davis being not out for 56 after a good knock, and Prosper 11 not out. Scores:— WEST CHRISTCHURCH. First Innings 134 LINWOOD. First Innings. F. Smith, b Condliffe 33 G. Condliffe, b Hayes 0 M. Boon, lbw b Hill 11 S. Yates, absent 13 A. Davis, not out 56 R. Read, c Jarrett b Alexander . . 36 F. Kerr, st Lower b Alexander . . 10 C. S. Orchard, c Jefcoate b Alexander 16 11. Westwood, c Jl’Menamin b Hayes 28 J. Prosper, not out 11 Extras. -. 17 Total for eight wickets (declared) 231 Bowling analysis.—W. Hayes, 27 overs, 7 maidens, 73 runs, 2 wickets; N. O D. Alexander, 15 overs, 3 maidens, 39 runs, 3 wickets; T. Condliffe, 12 overs, 1 maiden, 37 runs, 1 wicket; H. O. Jefcoate, 4 overs, 25 runs; K. J. M’Menamin, 4 overs, 16 runs; J. Hill, 7 overs, 24 runs, 1 wicket. OLD COLLEGIANS V. EAST. The start of the second day’s play between Old Collegians and East Christchurch was delayed for some time, owing to the fact that the pitch at Elmwood Park was not marked out, and that work had to be done. In addition, the outfield was not cut, and the pitch was in such a condition that batting against even a medium-fast bowler was positively dangerous. The condition of the ground was a sad reflection on those responsible. On the last afternoon’s play, Old Collegians made 71, and East replied with 135 for five. Cunningham and Blank (2) carried on to-day. Wickets fell quickly. The state of the pitch and the good bowling of Lester and G. L. Talbot helped to keep the score down. The bowling, aided by a shocking wicket, was too much, and the innings closed for 181. The Old Collegian opening pair, Dunster and Chrystall, did well, choosing the balls to score off. The total was 54 before Dunster went, after contributing a valuable 33. G. L. Talbot did not last long. 67—2—8. Scores; — OLD COLLEGIANS.

Bowling analysis.—G. L. Talbot. 15 overs, 6 maidtens, 28 runs, 4 wickets: R. O. Talbot, 15 overs, 5 maidens, 23 runs, 2 wickets; I. Coop, 5 overs, 0 maidens, 19 runs, 0 wickets: S. G. Lester, 15 overs, 6 maidens, 26 runs, 1 wicket: W. J. V. Hamilton, 5 overs, 8 maidens, 30 runs, 0 wickets; F. J. Parsons, 5 overs, 2 maidens, 13 runs, 0 wickets; J. Bruges, 5.4 overs, 0 maidens, 25 runs, 3 wickets. OLD COLLEGIANS.

SUBURBAN CRICKET. Shirley, playing against the Christchurch Working Men’s Club, scored 143 in their first innings and 64 for five | wickets In the second. The Christchurch Working Men’s Club replied with 176 (H. Mills 58). CITY COUNCIL v. BECKENHAI.I. City Council made 118 in their first innings. Beckenham in their second innings made M 3 (A. Shand not out 37 L Kent 31).

MILLS NOT TO PLAY IN THE TEST GAME. DULEEPSINHJI LEADS BATTING AVERAGES. The withdrawal of J. E. Mills from the New Zealand test side to meet the M.C.C. on January 10 gives the selectors the problem of replacing one of the finest batsmen in the country. The twelfth man selected is McLeod, of Wellington, an all-rounder. In view of the fact that Mills is a great bat, and a bat pure and simple, it would appear, however, that the next best bat must take his place. McLeod, selected as 12tli man on account of all-round ability rather than any special batting excellence, will not necessarily go into the team automatically. A batsman is required, and R. O. Talbot, who played a great innings against Wellington, can-

not be overlooked. The shield match in Auckland will have a great bearing on the selection of the eleventh man. M.C.C. Averages. So far the Englishmen have played five matches, against Wellington, Nelson, Canterbury, South Canterbury and Otago, and to-day they begin on their sixth, against Southland. The averages to date are;—

It will be seen that few members of the team have batted really consistently. Duleepsinhji heads the averages for batting owing to fine knocks of 127 and 96. Nichols is a consistent batsman and a good one, as Christchurch people saw. Dawson, an opener, is perhaps the most consistent of the team. Woolley, who is fifth on the list, made a fine 132 against Otago. That match also is responsible for his position in the bowling list. He took six wickets for 50 and four for 38, a very fine performance. Nichols deserves his place at the head of the bowling; Worthington also has trundled well on the tour. Barratt is a far better bowler than his position would indicate. It will be noticed that all the stock bowlers have obtained their wickets at very moderate costSOUTHLAND SEND ENGLAND TO BAT. Per Press Association. INVERCARGILL, January 4. ■ Owing to heavy rain during the night, the wicket was very soft and the match against the Englishmen was postponed till two o’clock. Southland won the toss, and sent Eng land in, Gilligan and Turnbull batting. With the score at 23, Turnbull went out lbw for 5. Duleepsinhji followed. Coupland clean bowled Gilligan 362 —18. A shower fell at 2.30. Duleepsinhji was bowled by Coupland for 18. Legge partnered Woolley t who batted freely, and the century was hoisted after 70 minutes’ play.

AUCKLAND TEAM plays s. canterbury. Per Press Association. TIMARU. January 4. In the Beale’s Auckland touring team v. South Canterbury match, the visitors made 151 and 125. South Canterbury responded with 98. The home team requires 179 to win with two and a half hours to play. FIRMS - MATCH. For the first time in the history of the firms, teams representing the D.1.C., Dunedin, and the D.1.C.. Christchurch, met on January 1 at Sydenham Park. The Dunedin team arrived in the morning:. after having: travelled all night. The match commenced at 10 a.m., but had to be abandoned early in the afternoon on account of rain. Scores:— CHRISTCHURCH. First Innings—C. Hampton 28, W. Hobson 33, W. Bagley 0, O. Lewer 38. A. Foote 10, G. Ellis 2, A. Harrison 1 retired hurt, L. Hartley 50 not out, H. Marks 1, J. Clarkson 1, F. Wayman 0; extras 2; total 162. DUNEDIN. First Innings—W. Smith 4. S. Watson 6, T. Thorburn 2, L. Smith 18. J. Hinchcliff 13. R. Taggart 0. K. Dickson 1, J. M’Donald 0. T. Wadsworth 4 not out. J. Bradley 0, T. Knudson 0; extras 6; total 54. Second Innings—S. Watson 4, T Thorburn 0, L. Smith 8. W. Smith 2, J. FTinchcliff 18 not out. T. Wadsworth 0. R. Taggart 0, K. Dickson 1 not out: extras 9; total for six wickets 42. Bowling for Christchurch Hobson took two for 18 and one for 8; Hampton three for 20 and four for 14; Harrison one for 3, Ellis three for 7 and one for 6; For Dunedin. HinehclifE took three for 41, Smith one for 74, Watson four for 27. Thorburn one for 10.

RICCARTOX. First Innings .. 153 SYDNEHAM. First Innings. R. Walburton, c Cox, b Rix ...... 22 Li. Siramonds, c Champness, b Gibbs 13 E. Gascon, c sub b Kix 20 J. Newman, lbw b Powell 7S V. Hahn, c Powell b Rix 16 J. Young, not out 2J# J. M’Ewin, c Evans b Powell 3 F. Bellamy, not out Extras 21 Total for six wickets .... 202

First innings 71 EAST CHRISTCHURCH. First Innings. . T. Kennedy, c Jackman, b G. L. Talbot 61 A. Davis, b G. L. Talbot 0 T. Mullan. b R. O. Talbot E. Brosnahan : c G. L. Talbot. b Bruges 36 P. Allsop, o G. L. Talbot, b R. O. Talbot 6 A. R. Blank, b G. L. Talbot Z W. Cunningham, c Bruges, b Lester in X. Egan, lbw, b Bruges 1* .1. Mills, b G. L. Talbot ® A. Jones, c Coop b Bruges < E. Fhelp, not out i Extras 1 ‘ Total 1 §1

Second Innings. IT. JT. Chrystall, not out 30 R. Dunster, b Mills 33 O. L. Talbot, b Davis 8 S. G. Lester, not out 0 Total for two wickets .... 73

Batting. In. N O H.S. Tl. Avg. K. S. Duleepsinhji 6 I 127 241 48 2 M. S. Nichols 6 1 75 ISO 36 0 E. W. Dawson .. 6 0 69 215 35 .S P. Barratt 5 1 46 127 31.75 F. E. Woolley .. 6 0 132 190 31.7 A. II. H. Gilligan a 0 70 137 27.S E. T. Benson 2 1 26 27 27 M. J. C. Allom ... 4 4 *11 23 23 S. Worthington 6 0 60 125 20 .S G. B. Legge 5 0 43 82 16.4 G. F- Earle .... 5 0 45 64 12.8 M. J. Turnbull .. 5 1 21 48 12 W. Comford .... 4 0 29 36 9 *Not out. Owing to indisposition Bow’ley has not taken part in any game so far. Bo cvling. Wkts. Runs. Avg. Nichols «... 21 249 11.8 Woolley IS 229 12.7 Worthington .... 17 213 14.3 Allom 14 203 115 Legge 3 44 14.7 Earle 1 20 20 Barratt 10 205 205 Duleepsinhji a 10S 216

Scores:— JI.C.C. First Innings. A. II. Gilligan, b Coupland . IS M. J. Turnbull, Ibw K. S. Duleepsinhji, b Coupland . . IS F. E. Woolley, not out . 45 G. 13. Legge, not out . 24 Total for three wickets . . 110