CRICKET

Camp News, Volume 2, Issue 95, 24 October 1941, Page 5

CRICKET

Strong Army Team Beats Hutt , An impressive performance was given by the Trentham Army cricket team in a match with Hutt seniors at the Hint Recreation Ground on Saturday The game marked the official opening of the Hutt Club's season, and during the after noon tea interval the Army tcian and visitors were welcomed by the mayor of Lower Hutt, Mr. J. W. Andrews, and the president of the Hutt Cricket Clan, I Sir Alexander Roberts. Among those present were Mr Nash, M.P., Mi. Sulli- | van, MB.. and the chairman of the Weli lington Cricket Association; Mr J. I* Howitt. Despite the long spell of wet weather I the wicket rolled out surprisingly well. Army batted first and declared at the tea interval with 162. on for eight wickets. Some excellent form was revealed by Holden (Otago), Sutherland and Thompson (Auckland Brabin Shield | team). O'Brien (Hawke’s Bay), and D. S. Wilson’ (Kilbirnie and Wellington), who captained the Army team. ' Gillus (captain) and Buchan were the most successful Hutt bowlers. Champness and Muir also sent down some good overs. Fowler did some neat work behind the stumps.

Hutt were dismissed for 118, the leading scorers being Champness, Gillies and Mustard, who were responsible for the bulk of the side's total. 1). S. Wilson (Kilbirnie and Wellington) and M Graham (Old Boys and Canterbury) pro vided a strong fast-medium opening attack for Army, with Sutherland sb' left-hand, as an effective change Rowntree, son of the former Auckland and New Zealand wicketkeeper gave fine service behind the stumps.

The Army junior team beat Hutt juniors on the first innings. Army totalled 119 and 64 for four declared and Hutt

46 and 74 for three.