CRICKET

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 278, 24 November 1936, Page 4

CRICKET

KENT CRICKETER OFFERS TO FREEMAN LONDON, Nov. 22. A. P. Freeman, who has been retired by Kent, has been inundatec with telephone messages and telegrams from many clubs throughout the country, including several of the largest Northern League Clubs, offering an engagement on his own terms. HAWKE CUP SOUTHLAND’S POSITION PALMERSTON N., Nov. 23. Mr. R. A. Brace, the secretary ol the Manawatu Cricket Association, received advice to-day that the Southland Cricket Association are unable to meet the holders of the trophy (Manawatu) by December 15, the dele suggested by the New Zealand Cricket Association for the first challenge. The Southland Association advised that a date in the New Year holiday period would be more suitable for them. Mr. Brace explained to-day that the matter now rests with the Dominion Association, in whose hands the allocation of the challenges lies. RANGITIKEI CRICKET SOUTH BEAT NORTH AT I’AIHAPE The annual cricket match, North v. South Rangitikei, played at Taihape on Saturday in glorious weather, resulted in a win lor South by 45 runs. The visitors were at a disadvantage through inexperience of play on the cement and matting wicket, but this was compensated by the Northerners’ lack of practice this season. The good rate of scoring was accelerated by the fast outfield. Rangitikei batted first, the opening pair, A. B. Marshall and Wysocki, putting on 20 runs, before the former was bowled, and Birch followed in the same over. Wysocki and H. Marshall then became associated in a sound partnership worth 76 runs, the former being dismissed 10 minutes after tire resumption of play after lunch. D. Cameron joined Marshall and the score jumped quickly to 124 when the former was caught at the wicket. H. R. Cameron scored only lour runs, but in that time another 10 had been added to the total. H. Marshall’s wicket was the next to fall, after a splendid knock for 77. W. Liddell and O. Williams were together for a considerable time, the former executing some fine crisp shots behind the wickets and a couple of magnificent drives. Williams was bowled with the total at 199 and Liddell practically threw his wicket away with only six runs added. He had played a valuable innings, proving a useful acquisition to Rangitikei cricket. The remaining batsmen took the total to 214, the innings closing at 3.30 p.m. North lost their best batsman, in J. Marshall, with the first ball of the innings, from O. Williams. Thereafter, however, the attack failed while 51 runs were scored, the bowlers lacking confidence on the hard wicket. Good length balls were hit hard and confidently, while anything short was pulled or chopped, usually for a boundary, R. Gordon’s style of delivery appeared to suit the conditions best, the rate of scoring being slowed down when he was put on. Catches off H. Marshall and H. Low were dropped early. With the total at 140, H. Marshall struck a good paten, the last five wickets falling ler 29 runs. The game ended at 5.45 p.m., North's total being 169. Scores:— South A. B. Wysocki, b Whittle 15 M. Wysocki, c Coleman, b Williams 27 G. Birch, c Marsh, b Whittle 0 H. Marshall, b Coleman 77 D. A. Cameron, c Scholield, b Williams . .... j :J H. R. Cameron, b Williams 4 W. Liddell, b Coleman 51 O. Williams, b Whittle S H. F. Low, c Williams, b Coleman 4 K. Gordon, not out 1 A. Mclndoe, lbw, b Coleman 0 Extras 13 Total 214 Bowling.—T. Whittle, 17 overs, 3 maidens, 57 runs for 3 wickets; Schofield 12, 4, 38, 0; T. Coleman, 12, 2, 26, 4; Bailey, 2, (J, 14, 0; Creighton, 4,0, 13, 0; P. Williams, 7,1, 26. 3; Schulz, North. J. Marshall, c D. Cameron, b Williams 0 Bailey, c A. Marshall, b Williams 53 Stevens, c Williams, b I-I. Marshall 21 T. Whittle, c Liddell, b Gordon 31 R Shulz, b H. Marshall 33 P. Williams, c , b Gordon 0 Marsh, b Gordon 4 I'. Coleman, run out 4 Ci«ighton, not out 14 Gordon, b H. Marshall u Svlofielci, run out u Extras 1 'total 169 Bowling.—O. Williams, 9 overs, one maiden, 44 runs for 2 wiuiets; H. Mj’ihall, 11. 0, 46, 3; 11. Low. 9, 1. 53, 1; R Gordon, 6,1, 25, 3.