LATEST CRICKET.

Waikato Times, Volume 105, Issue 17614, 19 January 1929, Page 8

LATEST CRICKET.

PLUNKET SHIELD MATCH. AUCKLAND V. WELLINGTON. WELLINGTON MAKE 403. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) AUCKLAND, Friday. The Plunkket Shield match, Auckland v. "Wellington, was continued today. Player appeared at the Terrace end vice Weir, in an attempt to break the partnership. The left-hander brilliantly late-cut two balls in succession, the second shot flashing at a medium height through the slips before either Bowley or Dunning could converge on it. Worker was driving in style, which brought him to the select company of New Zealand batsmen a few seasons back. He straight drove a brilliant boundary off Dunning, none of Ihe fieldsmen sighting the ball until it crashed inlo the pickets and richocheU ed back towards Hie wicket. By way of variety Player sent up a ieg ball half-way up the wicket, and amid laughter Dempster carted it to the fence. Bowley came on to replace Dunning, Worker feasting off some gentle stuff and hitting four and three two’s off four successive balls. Dempster Dismissed. After scoring four off Allcott Dempster was. out l.b.w. Tlic batsman had been in for two hours 25 minutes and hit ten fours. 160 —2—77.

With the advent of Lowry Player immediately gave way to Dunning. Lowry livened proceedings. Worker readied 80 by lifting Allcott to the boundary and Lowry did likewise to Dunning, bringing 200 up after three hours five minutes’ play. At 208 Dunning gave way to Weir with a new ball and Player relieved Allcott. ' t Lowry lost his wicket in Weir s nex. over in attempting to pull a short ball and was out l.b.w. 218 —3 —37. Lamason, who succeeded him was caught by Weir at mid-off. 200 —4 37. The tea adjournment was then made, Worker’s score being 117. .Tames joined Worker on resuming. Worker brought 300 up with a four and a three off the Auckland coach, the runs having been made in 4 hours 20 minutes. Worker, in playing forward, was dismissed, being stumped by Rowntrec. 3395 —151. James, who was now in the twenties, was partnered by Iliddlestone. James was badly run out, after the former had played a stroke and called to his partner to go back. 343 —G—24.

When Iliddlestone and McGirr were associated this usually aggressive pair were kept very quiet until Iliddlestone was out llnv to Allcott. 354 —7—lo. Bowley came on in place of Dunning two runs later, Rotheram having partr ncred McGirr. Allcott, who had, taken four wickets for 78, still continued at the other end. McGirr went out to hit Bowley and Rowntree had the bails off in a flash. 3628 —9. Lambert opened his account with a four off Bowley. Off the first ball of the last over Lambert was caught at square leg by Player off Bowley. 368 9 — 4. Stumps were then drawn. Details of the scores arc:—

TO-DAY'S PLAY. AUCKLAND’S POOR START. (By Telegraph-—Press Association.) AUCKLAND, Saturday. The match was resumed this morning in bright hut sultry weather, with the wicket and outfield just as fast as yesterday. Rotherham was joined by Henderson, the last hope of his side, with Cowley and Allcott bowling. The score was carried along quickly, but the end came at 403, when Rotherham (27) was caught by Gillespie, off Weir. Henderson was 9, not out. The innings lasted 6 hours 20 minutes.

Auckland Opens Innings. Mills and Bowley opened to lead Auckland’s reply. Bowley faced Mc-Gir-r, who bowled from the pavilion end, and turned the first delivery to the fence. Lamason took up the attack from the Terrace end, and Mills forced a long hop for a brace. In the field the visitors were on their toes. Mills brilliantly square cut Lamason to the line, to send up double figures for as many minutes’ play. Lamason could not get the length, and gave way to Henderson, the fast medium lefthander of the visiting team. The 'third' ball brought disaster to

Auckland, Bowley going across and playing the ball on the wicket. 13—1—14. Postues started with a single to the on. Mills got a couple of nice 2’s in the slips, to send 20 up, but Henderson’s next delivery sent his off stump aeroplaning. 20—2—14. Wellington stocks were soaring, but Auckland sent a good man for the crisis, in Weir. The situation appeared singularly depressing to the ever-gathering crowd of spectators on the hillside. Henderson bowling like a champion. The batsmen declined to flirt with anything that would pass by the stumps. Lambert, a medium slow right-hand,, bowler, took the ball from McGirr. Forty went up in fifty minutes. It was slow batting, with the crowd in a critical mood. Fifty went up for 57 minutes’ play. At the luncheon adjournment Auckland had lost two wickets for 73 runs. Later. At 3.45 p.m. Auckland had lost three wickets for 132—Weir 57. WELLINGTON. —First Innings. C. S. Dempster, Ibw, b Allcott •. 77 H. Foley, c Hospool, b Allcott . . 7 11. de H. Worker, st Rowntree, b Dunning T. C. Lowry, Ibw, b Weir ...... 37 J. R. Lamason, c Weir, b Allcott . 37 K. C. James, run out 2 4 .1. S. Hiddlestone, Ibw, b Allcott 10 H. McGirr, st. Rowmtree, b Bowley 9 G. A. llotherarn, not out 3 11. Lambert, c Player, b Bowdey . . 4 Rotherham, c Gillespie, b Weir.. 27 Henderson, not out 9 Extras ® Total 403 Bowling.—Allcott took four wickets for 95; Weir, two for 39; Bowley, two for 85; Dunning, one for 99. AUCKLAND. First Innings. Bowley, b Henderson 4 Mills b Henderson 44