CRICKET.

Waikato Times, Volume 100, Issue 16710, 28 January 1926, Page 6

CRICKET.

THE HEATHCOTE SHIELD. RETAINED BY GRAMMAR. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) AUCKLAND, Thursday.

The Auckland Grammar School eleven successfully staved off the challenge of the Christchurch Boys' High School team for the Heathcote Williams Shield when they defeated the visitors by 85 runs yesterday.

When play was resumed yesterday morning Grammar, with a first innings lead of 51, had 38 runs on for the loss of two wickets in their second innings. The wicket was still perfect and entirely in favour of batting, but, with the exception of Matheson, who scored 39 by good cricket, the batsmen adopted defensive tactics, and were dismissed for the small score of 122. Cliristchurch commenced their secend innings requiring 174 for .victory. They batted ste'adily, but infused little life into their innings, with the result that Matheson and Kasper disposed of Ihem for 88 runs. Merritt, who made a very favourable impression as a slow break bowler, showed that he is also a fine batsman, for his display was easily the best of the match. He attacked the bowling well and compiled 43, scoring freely all round the wicket. Innes batted patiently and was a long time at the crease to make 12. His innings was very valuable.

WIN FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

BRISBANE, January 27

Queensland in the second innings made 171 —Mayes 36. Scott took four wickets for 34. A. Richardson four for 32, Grimmett two for 77. .South Australia won by 44 runs. ANNIVERSARY DAY GAMES. The players selected to play against Rotorua and Tc Kuiti on Anniversary Day are asked to take notice that the games commence at 10 a.m. sharp at Seddon Park. These competitions should provide interesting cricket. The following will represent Hamilton East Cricket Club in a match against Morrinsville at Steele Park on Friday, the 29th inst., co nmencing at 10 o'clock:—Rennie, Barlow, Mcßae, Gait, Owens, Ryan, Mercer, Cooper, St. George, Cassidy, Verne. The Hamilton East junior team for Saturday is as follows: —Morris, Monies, Mathicson, Mcßae, Gall, Owens, Ryan, Mercer, Cassidy, Williams, St. George. Emergencies: K. Johnstone, Cooper, Trott-