HAMILTON CRICKET

Waikato Times, Volume 118, Issue 19765, 21 December 1935, Page 21 (Supplement)

HAMILTON CRICKET

TOWN v. COUNTRY. WEAK VISITING TEAMS. LOCAL BATSMEN' AGGRESSIVE. (By “Long Stop.”) HONOURS BOARD. Batting: R. Somers 51 (retired), J. Everest 51, N. Winger 43, R. Clough 42, M. Clark 47 (retired), S. Senior 37, Barton 36, G. Clough 34 (retired), R. Cann (Old Boys B) 96, T. Gick (Ham. B). 42, Jonpers (Dairy) 39, Shaw (Dairy) 36, Innes-Jones (Ham. B) 33 not out, B. Pomeroy (Ham. B) 31 not out, Alexander (Ham. B) 30 not out. Bowling: R. Clough 6 for 7, Glennie 7 for 29, Forster 5 for 26. The suspension of the Senior Club games for the last two Saturdays has provided variety, but the matches have been too one-sided and lacked competition. However they have been none the less interesting to watch, and, in fact, gave our batsmen a chance to open out in a way they seldom get during the ordinary games. Most of the batting of the local players in the Town v. Country games was exhilarating and no one could complain of dullness. The games served very little useful purpose as they disclosed no talent of representative standard from the sub-associations, with the possible exception of Barton, whose reputation was already well enough known. On the other hand, the failure of a player in these games should not be taken as proof of his inferiority; in all probability several would do as well in a .South Auckland side as many local players. Plenty of Bowlers.

The games showed what a great number of good bowlers there are in Hamilton. Even allowing for the fact that the batting was not of ordinarily good class, it was quite apparent that the bowling was very solid. Six bowlers had a turn against the Southern team and' the only one who was not too good for the batsmen was G. Clough; it must have been an off-day for him as generally he can be relied on to keep the batsmen quiet. It is quite a long time since Lissette had any success worth mentioning with the ball, but he finished with the best figures in this game. Against the Eastern team It looked as if the bowlers would have had difficulty in not taking wickets, though strangely enough most runs came off Going. Certainly in the second innings he seized the opportunity to develop his leg break or googly or whatever it is he bowls as a, change and gave the batsmen every chance to score, runs if they could. Winger modestly refrained from bowling himself so the team had further reserves at hand if they had been needed. Pretty Play.

Amongst a number of good innings, probably the most polished was that of J. Everest who passed the halfcentury in good time. He made practically only one mistake, and amply compensated for that by a good variety of delightful strokes. He is not a powerful player and as long as he is content to play within his power, he is sure and neat. Clark played very soundly, picking his ball to hit with good judgment and placing well. G. Clough was in his element with a free hand and no responsibility for having to make a score; he especially appreciated the slow bowling. Limited Time. Both the opening batsmen, Hay and Cassidy, failed to stay, but from then on runs came pretty quickly. Although no definite instructions to hit out were given, it was apparent that the batsmen could not stay in for long if all were to bat and the Eastern team sent in again. Consequently much of the batting was very aggressive, though not wild, and more fine hitting was witnessed. The bowling was practically innocuous and all the batsmen got themselves out.

SENIOR B. Hard Luck. Another failure to reach-the century by a few runs occurred in the Old Boys v. East match on Saturday, when Cann Knocked up 96 before being bowled. It could hardly be said that he threw his wicket away in trying for a big hit to finish off, as he had

been hitting hard all the innings; it was just bad luck that he missed a full toss on the wicket. Strictly speaking, Cann was too venturesome throughout, taking many risks, but his eye was properly in and he took advantage of it. While leg shots predominated, he executed some very pretty square cuts and off drives. He is one of the young players who show real promise and if properly looked after and if he puts his mind to it he should develop into a really good player.

High School Slump. ' After Hamilton had topped their first innings’ score by one run, the High School made a lamentable batting showing in their second innings and failed to fight the game out. Forster was bowling well and rattled through all except Higginson and Christie in quick order. Pomeroy and Innes-Jones took charge during Hamilton's second knock, and playing forcibly but soundly, gained an outright win. Easy Victories. Both East Old Boys and Claudelands, who scored over two hundred runs in their first innings, had no trouble in notching four-pointers against Dairy and Frankton respectively. Glennie again proved a very destructive force with the ball for Claudelands and reaped a harvest ot wickets. As long as he and Hemi keep going for them Claudelands are going to be a hard team to beat. Daily have a few batsmen who can get runs, but unfortunately they cannot all get going in the same innings; about two or three scorers each innings seems to be their limit. Their bowling is definitely weak, and as the other teams are improving in their batting their chances of gaining any victories do not seem bright.

CAMBRIDGE SUB-ASSOCIATION. There was some peculiar cricket on the concluding clay of plaj' In the first series or the second round or the local competitions The weather was line but overcast, and the playing conditions were favourable for high scoring. The scores were, however small, the principal reason being he absence ol’ prominent players; all the teams were short of full elevens. As mentioned berore, Cambridge bus Insufficient players l'or rour teams. UNITED SERVICES v. HIGH SCHOOL. Services continued with their (list Innings, and were dismissed for 110. Peake carried his score to 57, a line effort lor a first appearance. Sayers batted well lot <io The rest or the team were not troublesome Morrlss returned to bowling lorm on Saturday, capturing four for 15 arid six for to runs. Four other bowlers shared the remaining wickets, but their elloits were costly.

' High School again' failed with the hat iff their second innings, being dismissed for 72 runs. .Broderson was again the top scorer and played well for 24 runs. Boyce Showed a return to batting form by com* piling a userul 17, whilst Humphries, aTteE a long lapse, secured double figures, ll„ MacDonald was very deadly with the ball* claiming seven wickets for 20 runs in 1$ overs. Arter his period or non success, Saturday’s success will be very encourag*! lng to him. Maisey one for 3 and Chard one for 6 also helped in School’s dismiss sal. Services fielding was quite good, sev* eral good catches being made. Services were left with 33 to score for an outright win, but they were unsuccess*! fill, being saved by time arter losing eight wickets for 27 runs. However they were successful in securing a three points’ win in the first Innings. School are to be com* plimented on their great effort to puli off a win after having the w r orst or the game* CITY V. LEAMINGTON. This was a very disappointing game, Leamington could only field six of the men who played off the previous Saturday, whilst City lacked the services or two men, Leamington did very well to dismiss the City team for 47 In the second innings. Oldfield was very uncomfortable against good bowling by Carter and L. McKlrmon. Wilson batted well but was out l.b.w. to a straight ball from McKinnon which kept lou r . Kelly hit two fours out or his total of 10, and Crawshaw had a lively time in scoring 12. McKinnon bowled more successfully off Saturday than he has done this season, his tally on Saturday being six wickets ror 20 runs in nine overs. Carter also bowled splendidly in spite or an injured finger, lie bowled six overs, of which Tour were maidens, for three runs and two wickets. Leamington were left with 13 runs to securo for victory, and they should not have had any great difficulty in securing even with a depleted team. However, they were unsuccessful, the bowling of Lltch* wnvk and Oldfield dismissed their six bats* men for eight runs, leaving City the win* ners by four runs. Oldileld’s figures wera three wickets Tor 5 runs, and Lltchwarff two ror 3 runs. High School are still at the head of thff competition, leading City by a single point, with Services third. Leamington are still 'without competition points. Tho Country Association have accepted the offer of tha Town Association to play a representatlva fixture at Victoria Square on Boxing Day* If both associations can turn out full teams* a good game should result.