All-round Sport

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume III, Issue 131, 26 January 1893, Page 9

All-round Sport

CRICKET. > ■' 4 ■ The Second found of the Cup matches commenced on Saturday last, but a norwesterly downpour, which set in after aboutin hour’s play, sent the knights of the willow to their homes disgusted with the spoilt afternoon. Seniors. Auckland v. Parnelli —The former winning the toss, sent in Wilson and T. Neill, who made a promising start, scoring rapidly until Wilson, having made 14, was unfortunately run out. - Harkness came in, and a’ few more runs were added, when shied one of Carson’s to leg, which Lawson judged and held splendidly: The ont-going batsman was credited with a freely-hit 22. D. Clayiibri joined but after making 3 was bowled by Lawson. Howard, who followed, after making a single, went out to Lawson, and was easily stumped by King. R. Neill came in, but soon lost Harkness, who fell to a good one from Lawson. J. Arneil was in with R. Neill, each with a single, when rain stopped the match, five wickets being down for 59. -C, H- I Onslow v. United. —Some delay in starting this match occurred through a discussion as to Onslow’s right to play Messrs. Field and Foster, of the Bentley Company. In the end United withdrew the objection, and play commenced, Onslow batting first, with Robinson and Grierson facing the bowling of Macpherson and Miller. Robinson, Grierson, and W. Whelan were soon disposed of, the first and last bowled by Miller and Grierson by Macpherson. Lundon, however, hit out in fine style, compiling 24 not out; Foster brilliantly caught off Macpherson by C. Harris in the long field for 13, being the only other batsman who gave any trouble. When play ceased the score stood at 50 for six wickets. Juniors. Belmont 4 11. — Only seven Aucklanders turned up, and they were speedily demolished by Smith and Morrison, who equitably shared the six wickets. The total was only 16, to which Beale and O’Keefe contributed 6 apiece. Belmont’s innings, owing to the weather, was postponed to Saturday next. North Shore v. Gordon ll.—This match was played at the Shore, and not a few visitors journeyed across to witness it. Gordon, batting first, put together 88, Arthur Williamson, who is an improving player, carrying out his bat for a good 31 ; Jackson 11 and Doctor Egan 10 were the other double figures. Chalies secured four wickets. The Shore had one wicket down for 15. This match should furnish an interesting game next Saturday. Wanderers v. Pitt Street Mutual. —When the rain stopped play, Pitt-street had scored 55 for 8 wickets ; Rowe 14, Nicholson 12, getting double figures. Mills captured four wickets.