PLUNKET SHIELD
THE DECIDING GAME AUCKLAND'S POOR START MATCH AT EDEN PARK [ Per Frees Association.] AUCKLAND. Jan. 5. With a strong Canterbuiy side dismissed for 277 runs, Auckland seemed in a position to secure a first innings lead in the deciding Plunket Shield game, which was commenced at Eden Park to-day in fine wealth c. How - ever, the start of the home side's innings provided a sensation when Whitelaw and Sale were back in the pavilion with only nine runs on the board. Auckland had to fight hard to raise 50 for the loss of two wickets when stumps were draw n. Cleverley finished with the best bowling figures, taking five wickets 1 for 67.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 84, Issue 5, 6 January 1940, Page 4
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