CRICKET.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18234, 19 November 1924, Page 12

CRICKET.

CANTERBURY ASSOCIATION.

AGAINST ENGLAND.

VICTORIANS SHAPE WELL,

ONE DOWN FOR 111 IN SECOND

INNINGS

IST CABLE— TS.SSS »SSOC;ATro.\-—COPTJSIGXT (ArffrEALIAX AKD 5.7.. CABLE ASSOCIATES.) (Received MELBOURNE. November IS.

| la ideal weather, en a Rood wicket, and before nn aiiendanre of fiKO people, Sand- ! ham (:;0) and Y.'ooiiey resumed battins in England's sfcond innir.Rs against Victoria. The overnight score stood at two for S3. Hart T :np: and Wallace took no the bovine Rvdcr bein* absent. AVallace was bumping A quarter ct an hour s pav l>rough- the hu-nd-.ed up. Hartkopf bowled u maiden, then Sandham reached tho forties and drove Haiikopf for two Woodfull at lonpr off, caujiht Woollev off Tarrant's first ball. Tarrant had now taken thre" v.-icketr for wo runs. Hentlren tamo in and. with a late cut off Hartkopf, <;ot a tour. Sandham was barracked tor not kittimr at ono from Hartkopf, but tho next ball the "batsman drove him for two and reached 50, receiving a cheer. Hendren pulled one <o the fence off Hartkopf. whose average was buffering . Ilendrv went on and sent down a maiden Then Sandham played one on. Ho had batted 118 minutes and hit four boundaries. Wallace made an unsuccessful appeal tor leg before when Hendren was at 25, and Ponsford at inid-on dropped a difficult onehand chance. . Hendren and Dcugla3 were cheered and advised to hit ont. Then Tarrant replaced Wallace and sot Douglas first ball. Hendren hit r. singl's off Hendry and was Hearing 50. Liddicut went on at 208 and Hendren cut him for two boundaries, bringing up his half-century iu ]2O minutes. Bryan had joined Hendren and played quietly. The scoring was so slow that the crowd became perturbed, and Hendry went on. He bowled Hendren first ball. Gilligan was applauded on coming in, but Hendry was deadly, and scon got him with a beautiful ball. Mayne, ill tho slip 3, dropped Freeman in a none too difficult chance. Tho innings closed for 211. Hearne, who strained a ligament in one leg, did not bat. Mayne and Park opened Victoria's second strike to the bowling of Douglas and Gilligan. Tho latter got Park in the second over with a ball that swung in. Mayne and Woodfull both drove Gilligan for three. Sandham was applauded for his fielding at deep mid-on. » Douglas appealed against Mayr.e when the latter was eight, amidst some heckling. Woodfull gave two chances to Freeman and Woolley off their own bowling. Tlio batsmen played with confidence, both reaching 50 before stumps were drawn. Scores: — ENGLAND.First Innings .. .. .. ... -10 Second Innings. Hobbs, lbw, b Tanant .. •.. "'' Sandham, b Hendry .. .. .. 6,: Whysall, b Tarrant .. .. .. t Woolley, o Woodfull, b Tarrant .. "i HendTen, b Hendry .. .. ..of Kilnev, lbw,-b Wallace ... .. '..9 Douglas, b Tarrant ... .. •• 5 Bryan, not out ... .. ••• S Freeman, run out .. .. . >■•■ 1 GiUigan a b Hendry .. ... ... . 2 Heamc, absent .. .. ° Extras- .. , 1 8 Total 21 1 [JTc-t*.—The figurts show a discrepancy as cabled.! • , Bowling—Wallace one for .40; .Ryder, none for 12-; Hartkopf, none for S3; Liddicutt, none for 20; .Tarrant,- four for 33 5 Hendry, three, for 23. VICTORIA. First Innings .. .* ..."29 Second Innings. f Mayne, not out .... ... <~ 55 Park, b Gilligan ~.. .. ~..- 1 Woodfull, not out .. .< ». 54 Extra,-- . *.-. >. .. 1 | Total for one wicket ». IU

N.S.W. V. ENGLAND.

j KELLEWAY NOT AVAILABLE. (IUSTEALUS AND X.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION.) SYDNEY, November 18. Kelleway baa announced that he will not be available for the match between Now South "Wales and England on Friday. COVERED WICKETS. PRACTICE MAY BE AUSTRALIA'S UNDOING. (by cable—ibess association— copyright) (australian and n.z. cable association) SYDNEY, November 18. The cricket representative in Melbourne of the "Sydney Morning Herald," sounds a ■warning noto lcgarding tho Australian practice of covering wickets. The rain and resultant, influence noon tho gamo he says, has beon an outstanding feature in the Adelaide andi Melbourne matches. It is well known that speoial skill is required by both batsmen and bowlers in order to- get the best results on a rain-spoilt wickot. Owing to our custom of protecting pitches throughout inter-State contests, and keeping them hard and fast and fayourablo to the batsmen, our players have had little opportunity in recent years of developing wet-wicket skill. Old cricketers frequently warned them that the time might come when our cricket might be seriously handicapped in consequence. This season may see these forebodings put to a test, as the English player is xised! to playing on non-covered pitches. To some ex-, tent this was illustrated in the Adelaide match. On a wicket entirely in its favour, the South Australian bowling fell a long l way abort of making the most of its capabilities. The Englishmen on the other hand, though not enjoying the conditions, were quite at home, and rose superior to them. The same may bo said of the early stages of the Victorian match. All this eeems to indicate that wet-weather conditions for the testa would greatly enhance the prospects of England.

BOYS' ASSOCIATION. The following 1 is tile draw for the fourth round : Fifth Grade—St. Andrew's t. Y.M.C.A., St. Andrew's Kb. 3; Boya' High School A v. M.rrist, Hospital Corner No. o; St. Bedo'a v. Technical B, St. Bede'a No. 2; Boys' High School B v. Cathedral, Hospital Corner No. 6; West Chriatchurch v„ Technical A, Ensor'ff road No. 3. Sixth Grade—Technical B v. St. Andrew's Enßor'aroad No. 4; Technical A v. Y.M.C.A. Hospital Corner No. 7; Boys' High Sohoci A v. Boys' High School B, Hospital Con &. No. 8; East Chv;-.tclv\cch v. St. Saviour's* Hospital Corner No. 9. Seventh Grade—i Soys' High School v Mariat, Hospital Corner No. 10; Y.M.C.A. A v. St. Andrew's, St. Andrew's No./ 4; Y.M.C.A. B v. Cathedral, Hospital Corner No. 11; St. Bede's v. West Chriatchurch; St. Bedo's No. 3; Linwood a bye.

VETERANS' CLUB. Following: is the team for to-morrow:— Brown, Brook, Fox, Frampton, Fleming, White, Lawrence, Butler, Harris, Feary, Hotz, Janes, Cook, Chidgey, Henderson. HIGH SCHOOL V. COLLEGE. Messrs H. E. Lawrence and B. W. Barry have been appointed umpires for tie Hign school-College match to-day. MALVERN ASSOCIATION. Playing in .the Malvern Cricket Associations competition last Saturday, Sheffield met Darfield at Darfesia, the match lesulting y l ,^.^ l * J ,arfie W, hatting feat, ecoied 199 (L. Weetwood 66, T. Cook 14 VT Summerville 63, H, Westwood 12 A. Bt«f+ 13, Geo. Revelley 14), and Sheffikd 41 for three wickets (M. L. Pago 24 not out) For Sheffield, M. L. P*ge took two wicketa for 57,. J. Guah three for 47, J. Fraser three for 34, and C. Withers two for 27 while for Darficld. G. Eevelley, L. W<atwood and I H. Ottea each secured a wicket,' '

The Mar.agcmini Committee of the Canterbury Cricket Association met last night. Present—Messrs E. B. Ward (in the chair!-, C. J. Goldstonc. E. C. Blunt, J. E. E. Smith, M. O. . Sinclair, E. H. Xortb, E. Weston, W. L. King, and A. E. Hcndar-

Tho question of the Plunket Shield matches this eeason was introduced by correspondence from the other association?. At a previous meeting of the Canterbury Association it was decided io recommend that the Canterbury v. Auckland match should be played a: Cbristchurch at Christmas time.

The Wellington Association Wrote expressing a wish to play the Canterbury v. ■Wellington match at Cbristchurch at Christmas, and the Wellington v. Otago match at Xcw Year at Duncdin. Under the arrangement preciously suggested by the. Canterbury .Asscciaiion the Giago v. Wellington match was to- be played at Dunedin at Christmas time, and the Auckland v. Otago mnich at the New Year. It was decided to write to the Auckland. Wellington and Otago Associations with reference to the arrangement of Plunket Shield matches, and to sr.ggi<;t to "Wellington that (hey should try to play Otago at Christmas time. It was also decided to point out that the- Canterbury Association would give preference to Auckland over "Wellington on 'account of the distance that the former team had to travel. A letter was received from the Christchurch Domain!? Board refusing the appplication from the Association to put down three concrete pitches on the Boys' League ground at Hospital Corner. The chairman said that.-he thought they should ask tho Domains Board why they objected to tho laying down of tho concrete pitches. They should point out to the Board that they had no_ intention of interfering with tho hockey grounds.

Mr North said he thought that in tho long run tho concreto wickets would solve the financial difficulties with -which thoy were at present faced.

It was resolved that a deputation, consisting of Messrs Ward, JCorth, and W. It. Patrick, should wait on tiro Domains Board with reference to tho matter. It was aiso decided to write to the Hockey Association pointing out. the intentions of the Cricket Association, and also stating that they Jiud no desire to interfere with vao game of hockey.

The Competitions Committee reported that they had had to disqualify the Spreydon cricket ground on account of the grass not being cut. This was absolutely unfair to visiting teams. The action of the committee was confirmed*.

A letter was received from tho Umpires' Association with reference to the boundaries at the Hagley Park ground. Mr Goldstono gave notico of motion that a white boundary line should be drawn round the Hagley Park ground, and that a' ball going over this line should couut a 6ix, and that it should not bo. necessary for a ball to go over the fence (as at present) to count ii -six. It was suggested that the white line should be p'aced about a foot in front of the seats provided) for spectators around the fence.

With reference to the disqualification of defaulting players by the Sports Protection Association, it was decided that if a player was declared a defaulter during the progress of a match he should bo eligible to finish the match.

CITY AND SUBURBAN ASSOCIATION.

The monthly meeting of delegates to tho City and Suburban ' Cricket Association was held last evening, Mr H. W. Eogers presiding over an attendance of 20. The Auckland Sub-Association renewed their invitation for the Association to send a team to Auckland at Christmas. It.'-was decided to accept tho invitation.

The Puicrarton Club -wrote in reference to a player who was unirnancial to tho Upper Ricearton Club, and it was agreed to forward the .letter to tho latter club. The following players were nominated for inclusion in tbo Sub-Association's team to plav against the Canterbury oleven on December 3rd:—R. Lwigford. G. Mortlock, I B. Cromb, J. D. Lawrence, G-. Robertson, H. M. Chrystall, H. Knifes, and Smith. Tho treasurer submitted a statement of -tho estimated, expenditure on the preparation of . wickets at Sydenham Park, which the- secretary wsr3 instructed to forward to the cluba concerned. Tho Old Collegians' Club wrote apologising for the absenco of four of tho Seniot B players last Saturday. The secretary reported that no matches could be played at St. Albans next Saturday, on account of tho playground .fete, and on Elmwood Park and Woolston Part on November 29th for similar reasons.

The following, ore the .fixtures for Saturday" next:— '' Senior Grade—Old Collegians A v. High. School Old Boys A, at Elm-wood Park; St. Albans v. Greens, at Sydenham No. 3; Old Collegians ,15 v. Sunnyside, at Sunnyside; Woolston v. Packer and Jones, at Sydenham No. .9. Junior Grade—Old Collegians v. Packet and Jones, at Sydenham No. 5; D.I.C. v. City Council, at Sydenham No. 4; Templeton t. St. John's, at Templeton; Greens v. Kaiapoi, at Sydenham No. 1; St. Albans v. High School Old Boys A, at Elmwood; Upper Riccarton v. High School Old Boys B, at Riccarton. Third Grade.—First Day—Harewood v. Kaiapoi, ai Harewood; Papanui x. St. ■Albans, at Papanui; Zealandia v. Woolefon, at Woolston; High School Old Boys a bye. Second Day—Harewood v. St. Albans, at St. Albans; High School Old Bovs v. Woolßton, at St. Albans; Zealandia v. Papanui, •at Papanui; Kaiapoi a bye. _^