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Waikato Times, Volume 118, Issue 19759, 14 December 1935, Page 21 (Supplement)

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HAWKE CUP SERIES. ELIMINATION MATCH ■ BAY’S WEAK CHALLENGE. I HOME TEAM’S GOOD SCORING. (By “Long Stop.") HONOURS BOARD. Batting.—A. Llssette 64, R. Skeet 48, S. C. Hay 38, H. Going 38, N. Winger 37, R. Clough 33, E. Dickey (Claudelands B), 02, A. Giles (East O.B.) 62, Livingstone (East O.B.), 47, McKinnon (Claudelands B) 39, Dutton (East O.B.) 37, Heml Claudelands B), 36, W. Hlgginson (High School) 31. Bowling.—H. Qolng, 5 for 19; Glennie, F for 33; Heml, 6 for 29; Winger (Hamilton, B), 6 for 11. Bay of Plenty are apparently unfortunate in being geographically the obvious draw' with South Auckland for the eliminating round of the liawke Cup contest. Without .being conceited, It -can safely bo claimed that the local side is very strong for a -Minor Association; their record over the last -five seasons amply bears that out," and consequently it does not look as if Iho Bay will have lhc chance of meeting any other Association until they are a good deal stronger than they are at present. Several teams, considered' good ones at home, have made but poor showings on Seddon Parle and the last visitors need not feci themselves disgraced by the heavy defeat they suffered. Tho Seleoted Team. It, is easy enough to select a [cam to represent South Auckland, when two or three are available, the rest could be drawn ftom a hat ancl that side would be as good as any other. For this reason the selector is on pretty sure ground, but unless some systematic method of team-building is adopted, improvement and advancement will cease. In club crclcet, so far, very few of our players have shown good or consistent form; batting has been very patchy and hardly any batsman could claim to have earned a place in the representative side by his displays up to date. With the exception of Hay, all the players chosen had played previously in Hawke Gup games, there was not a single new one. A selector should be able to find some young player who shows enough promise to merit a .trial even if he is not persevered with, when the older players are not at their best.

Good Reading. . The score sheet for the first innings looked well, with every batsman showr ing double figures except the not out man. For match-winning purposes such a state augers well, though it may not provide as much interest as a big individual score from one or two. In this game, despite the fact that everyone got runs, the batsmen wcro never definitely masters of the bowlers; early in (lie innings runs came slowly, and later a lot of the play was flukey. In Ibis respect, the big score was largely due to weak fielding, tooth in the air and on the ground. A couple of good catches were taken, but nothing beyond what could be expected in such a match, while there were some shocking failures to hold the ball. This must have had a demoralising effect, on the bowlers, for nothing will knock a bowler out sooner than to sec catch after cjitcii dropped. The Visitors. The Bay captain, Sutherland, proved a gooil bowler, who could stick to tlie job for a long time under trying conditions. lie continually bad the batsmen guessing and while ills average was nearly 20, he took seven wickets all told and with better assistance from the field would have had more. L. Randall was the other chief wicket taken, though Manby was perhaps the steadier. Their other bowlers could only bo used on the chance of their taking a. quick wicket —which they seldom did. Chief inleresl. in their hailing centred in Ihe diminutive Mwert; lids boy, only I*l years of age. faced up In the .fast howling like a Yoleran and executed some delightful wrist shots. lie lacked the power to get past (lie field lnueli, bill showed distinct promise. Five local bowlers bail a turn with the ball and all took wickeds cheaply. It was not a mailer of any one bowler being 100 good, Ihe visitors found them all too dim cull lo do anything with and even in Ihe second innings quite failed lo settle down. The tl'eld ug was good throughout and It- Skecl kepi wickets in a most polished manner.

SENIOR B, Steadier Batting. Uuiki an unexpected type of play eventuated in the game between Hamilton East and Old boys, when only 170 runs were scored in the afternoon. So, often the Senior B games result in an effort to get runs’quickly or go out, that batsmen do not give themselves a chance to play correctly. However, in tills game, play was very quiet, and no less interesting for that. The bowling was all inclined to be pacy and while there were some wild swings, these were reserved for harmless deliveries and balls on the wicket weer played carefully. With just over the hundred l'or their total, East appear to hold a slight advantage as Old Boys lost six wickets for sixty odd.

Frankton Blump. Claudelands seem to have got right into their stride now, and are tackling everybody with abandon. They passed the double century on Saturday, with half a dozen players contributing good scores. Dickey topped the list with a powerful innings played with confidence taking the place of orthodoxy. The bowling had been broken by Mc■Kinnon, who again showed good form and judgment, and Hemi, before Dickey went in and he wasted no time in knocking up his runs. Claudelands then had time to dispose of Frankton United once and also half their second innings. Muiidy and Absulum alone stood up to the bowling of Glennie and Hemi, who are proving,to Glaudelands what Going and Badeley used to bo to Hamilton East. Frankton United seem unable to strike form, though they are not the team of last year with {lie Dempseys and Craigs out.

Even Gojng. High School struck trouble in their first over against Hamilton, two wickets falling to catches, but thereafter they played steadily and put on a useful total. lligginson was again amongst the runs, though more subdued than usual. Clark played a long innings in a convincing manner and never looked like going out. The bowling was mostly accurate. 1 hough some occasional leg halls were let off lightly. Winger managed to get some turn on the hard wicket but his figures were flattering. Hamilton scored just over half what they require for four wickets, Giclc playing a sound knock and running well for short runs. Hunt and he provided a good partnership, but when they were separated two more wickets fell quickly. CAMBRIDGE BUB-ABSOCIATION. The second round matches were commenced on Saturday under ideai weather conditions. The cricket was again or a very uneven character, and scoring generally was on the low side. Leamtngton had the better or the day’s play against City, whilst United Services are only 15 runs hehtnd the High School first innings score with seven wickets In’ hand, Leamington v. City. This game was played on Victoria Squaro on a rast wicket. The outneld was also raster and the scores should have been much higher. ('.Tty were dismissed Tor the paltry score ol' S 7. Saunders, a visitor from Wellington, was the top,, scorer with 2:t. further double figure innings being credited to Munroe 10 not out, Litchwnrk 15, and Wilson it. Saunders played good cricket under conditions that must have been very unusual to him. and laid plenty nr force behind his shots. Monroe 1 batted in bis usual.dour style, whilst Lilelnvark secured bis score or 15 by the aid ol' three boundaries. Wilson batted very soundly until he was beaten liy a beautiful ball, from Nell McKinnon. Oldllcltl again batted well but was out l.b.w. before be could settle down. Carter secured the bowling honours, securing llvo wickets for 6 runs In 0 overs. Nell l.lekTunon also bowled well hr capturing 2 wiekels Tor 9 rims, and Bright also captured a couple of wickets for ?■ runs. Leamington scored 121 runs, thanks to a magnificent innings of 71 by Bright who batted very soundly. His scoring shots Included 5 sixes and i lours. lie should he very successful during the trip to FIJI with Mr Beale’s team. I.cs McKinnon again batted well I'or 20: Neit Me.Klnn'on was batting well, but with bis score at | 1 l be was cleverly stumped. Lttcbwark utilised only three howlers, or which he was the most successful. His figures read S overs Tor <0 runs and six wickets. Oldfield was kept on for a long spell, sending down 12 overs for 5 9 runs and 4 wickets. CraxvshaW again bowled vei'y steadily lor 8 overs which cost 10 runs but was unsuccessful in rapturing a wicket. Leamington will be without Bright next Saturday and will have to work bard to gain tlieir first points or the season against City. ■ ' I ‘ High School v. United Services. This game was played at the High School. School batted first and compiled 100 runs In their, first Innings. Muller was. the top scorer with 23 .and showed some of bis old form. Cornwell batted very solidly for about two hours In scoring 21. whilst Malsey hatted very brightly In scoring 20. Broderson o and Morrlss f also batted well. The Services tried seven bowlers of whom Grear, another newcomer, was the most successful with 3 wickets for 11 runs. T. Chard 2 for 5 runs, E. Chard 2 for 13, MacDonald 2 for 43 and WOofiey 1 for 7 runs, were also successful. United Services compiled 85 runs for the loss of only three wickets, Tor which credit is due to the opening pair, Peake 43 not out, and Woolley 30. They put on 56 runs

for the first wlckot and huve given their side a good start. Peake hatted very well for a first appearance of the season, Ills score Including only 4 Tours. Woolley also batted very well and Is scoring very regularly for his new team. Eric Chard could not get going properly and was bowled after scoring 8. This game Is in a very Interesting state at present and the result Is very open.

The Town Association have invited th® 1 Country Association to play a match on Boxing Day, and all hopo that the Coun-i try will be able to raise a strong team/ i i.e m-evbous encounter was spoilt by rain, the game ending- In a draw. The Town will be able to Held a strong- team even, if oi.o or tuo oi their best men are away on , . ■ ...„ v,,|u bp ntile to test the merits of the country players.