CRICKET.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18898, 13 January 1927, Page 12

CRICKET.

SELECTORS ON TOUR. Messrs \Y. It. Patrick and F. Williams, two of the selectors for the New Zealand cricket team, left for the North last night to witness the final of the Hawke Cup match between Tara-naki-and Hawke's Bay, at New Plymonth, on Friday and Saturday. They will then proceed to Auckland to see the final nf the Plunket Shield match between Wellington and Auckland, commencing on January 21st. SHEFFIELD SHIELD. NEW SOUTH WALES BEATEN. (a-straliax and s.z. caelx association.) (Received January 12th, 11.40 p.m.) SYDNEY, January 12. In the Sheffield Shield match against New South Wales, South Australia, in their second innings, made 399 (Lee 23, Williams 21). Bowling for New .South Wales, McNamee took five wickets for 86 runs, Fox two for 99, and Macartney two for 28. New South Wales, in their second innings, made 20G (Kippax 02, Jackson 104 not out). Bowling for South Australia, Lee took five for 36, Scott two for 23, and Grimmett two for 50. South Australia's remaining batsmen quickly succumbed to the wiles of McNamee, who, bowling well, took

three of the four wickets which fell this morning. Xcetling 547 to win, N'ew South Wales opened disastrously, three wickets, including Macartney's, who made duck, falling for a total of nine. Kippax and Jackson stopped the rot, and the fifth wicket put on 100 runs. Jackson played brilliantly, and drove •™d beautifully, but had three "lives." Kippax was hindered bv an injured knee. South Australia won bv 340 runs. J

REPRESENTATIVE MATCH.

BOYS' ASSOCIATION V. NORTH

CANTERBURY.

Yesterday an interesting gsmo was played between a Canterbury Boys' Cricket Association team (tinder 15) and a North Canterbury junior side. The match took place at tho Ucspital Corner ground, the Boys' Association team consisting of thirteen playeis.

The Boys' Association won tho toss, and JI. K. Ji: Watson elected to field. The North Canterbury batsmen, who are used to concrete wickets, found the grass strange to thorn, and their commencement was disastrous, the first six wickets realising only 15 runs. An improvement now took place, Devlin and P. Bennett batting confidently. At 39, however, the latter litted ons from Mcßae to square-leg, where Gray held the catch. Tile batsmau had scored a neat 15. Cherry did not last long, and Chambers joined Devlin. The scoring elowed down, but the total still mounted, and 50 was passed after an hour's piny. Devlin still shaped confidently, but after notching an invaluable 21, was caught and bowled by Gray. Two runs later Chambers fell a victim to Rimmcr, and the innings closed for 58 runs. The most successful bowler for tha Boys' Association wis D. A. N. Mcßae, who, sending up a left-hand swinger, at one time had taken four wickets for 2 runs, his final figutcs being six for 26.

Tho local team commenced batting after the luncheon adjournment, but lost Gronfell early, G. Hales, who was bowling, taking a brilliant one-handed catch over his head. The rate of scoring was rather slow, but runs camo surely, and 26 was reached before Gray was bowled in playing forward to P. Bennett. Watson joined Macartney, and tho scoring briskened, 42 coming up bofore Macartney was bowled by a slow one from Devlin. O'Brien came in, but when 55 was reached, a "rot" set in, O'Brien, Watson, and Mcßae going in close succession. Rimmcr and Poake were tho next batsmen, and, after a period of quiet play, the former commenced to hit out, and runs mounted quickly. The century was hoisted after 70 minutes' batting, but 25 runs later Pcake was caught behind the stumps off Devlin's bowling. Rimmer continued batting until the total was 142. when he retired, after contributing a brisk half-cen-tury. Puddle and Allsopp both hit out, but the remaining batsmen did not show much confidence, and the innings closed for IGI runs.

North Canterbury opened their second innings with Scott and Chambers, and al-. though runn came fairly briskly, Chambers was caught and bowled by Leverett when tho total was 13. Ten rung later Rimmer got Scott, who had contributed s. vigorous 14. Dovlin, who was again shaping; nicely, was joined by McConnell, and runs continued to come quickly. McNish replaced Leverett, and the change proved effective, tho first ball of his second over accounting for McConnell. Soon afterwards Devlin retired, in order to catch his train, and K. Bonnett waa bowled immediately afterwards by Rimmer. McNiah now got Cherry and Hales in one over, whilst shortly aftenvards H. Bennett and P. Bennett also fell victims to the same bowler, and nine wickets were down for 69 runs. D. Grant and A. Cherry, who had replaced two of the other players, now became associated, and a good last-wicket partnership brought tho total to Bt, when Cherry wae bowled by Gray. Grant had batted attractively for 16 not out. McNish bowled very nicely, taking live wic&eta for 28 runs for the Boys Association, who won the match by an innings and 22 runs:— Detailed scores:—

NORTH CANTERBURY. First Innings. L. Hales, o Peake, b Leverett .., ;., 0 R. Bennett, run out .. •• ..5 R. McConnell, b Mcßae .. ..0 M. Hawkins, b Mcßae ... .. 0 G. Hales, lbw, b Mcßao .. .. 0 F. Bennett, b Mcßae ..- .. ..8 F. Devlin, c and b Gray .. .. -11 P. Bennett, c Gray, b Mcßae .. ..15 N. Cherry, c Gray, b Mcßae .. •.. 0 G. Chambers, b Rimmer .. -.5 R. Scott, not out 2 Extras (byes) .. .. ..3 Total 58 Bowling analysis.—A. W. Inrrerelt, one wicket for 21 runs; D. A. N. '.Hoßac, six for 26; A. Rimmer, one iov 0; M. H. Gray, one for 3. Second Innings. R. Scott, b Rimmer .. .. H Ci. Chambers, c and b Leverett .. 6 V. Devlin, retired .. .. 7 R. McConnell, c Allsopp, b McN:ih • • \ K. Bennett, b Rimmer .. •• ..a L. Hales, c Macartney, b McNiisu •• ° N. Cherry, c Mcßae, b McNish •• 3 P. Bennett, b McNish •. •• H IT. Bennett, c Gray, b XcN-«h .. ! I). Giant, not out .. •• ..16 A. Cherry, b Gray .. •• " \ Extras (byes) .. .. •• i Total .. •• •• ■• 81 Cowling analysis.—A. V. Leverett, one '.ticket for IS runs; D. A. N. Mcßae. none frvr 11: A. Rimmer, two for 17; R. B. McNish, five for 28; M. H. Gray, one for 3. BOYS' ASSOCIATION. First Innings. !■'.. V.. Gronfcll, c and bG. Hales .. < >[. H. Gray, bP. Bennett .. •■ W iv. H. Macaitney, b Devlin .. ..12 M. E. M. Watson, run out •• ..17 1). C. O'Brien, c R. Bennett, b Devlin 3 0 A. N. c and b Devlin -. 0 J. W. Peake, c Scott, b Devlin .. 19 A. Rimmer, retired •• •■ .. oO K. Puddle, lbw. b L. Hales .. ..16 I'. n. Allsopp. b H. Bennett .. ■■ ™ A. W. Leverett, st Scott, bL. Hales .. 2 1) J. L'.-e, not out 3 R. P.. McNich, bH. Bennett .. .. 0 Extras (byes 10, wides 2) .. ..12 Totsi 161 Bowling analvsis.—G. Hales, one wicket r "i 2S runs; G. Chambers, none for 10; P. Bennett, one for 15; R. McConne'l, none fcr 0: M. Hawkin", rone for 11; F. Dev!'n, four for 35: R. Bennett, none for 7: T,. Hales, two for 11: N. Cherry, none for 1; E. Bennett, two for 18.

SYDENHAM CLUB. The following will represent the Sydenham Club on Saturday:— Seniors A v. Old Boys, at Elmwood Park— C. Oliver, C. Aylinc. J. Robertson. W. Cunningham, C. Hore, W. Oliver, E. Gascon, R. Wallburton. T. Sincork. 11. Kinr. ,7. Philpott. Senior B v. Kangiorn. at K.mgiora (<\ir< leave Sydenham Post Office at 12/43 pm.) M. O'Malley. J. Martin, E. Sibley, E, Corkroft. F. Tomlinsen. T. Davidson. i>. Mitchell. G. Simmonds, C. Bellamy, \v. Winsor, J. Lcydon. Juniors v. St. Albans, at Sydenham Park—■T. Coomber, R. Overend. G. Newton. IF. Haughey. T.. Edwards. F. Bellamy. I. Patrick, Mantan, W. Skelton, E. Edward,*A. Hendy. Third A v. Sumner, at Linwood Park—W. Columbus. J. Reidy. F. Matthews, K. Hartland. C. Rolls. L>. Simmonds. V. Baldwin, Read, J. Ruston. X. Angus. J. Hartigan. Third By. New Brighton, at Sydenham Park—AV. Tucker. Line. Litten. A. Tomlinson. Alexander, Taylor, Berry, Harvey. Dalberc. P/cbenharc. M. Patrick. Fourth v. at Sydenham Park B. Towart. N. Brown. O'Malley, Robinson, Johnson, Newton. A. Martin, r'. Thomas, Crockett. A. Milne. All members who have to attend militarv camps must notify the selectors or secretjrv ns soon as possible. MERIVALE CLUB. The foMcwin? will represent the Mcviva'e Club on Saturday: Third Grade v. Linwood. if Lar.ca='er Park No, G—E. Farmer. F,. Cocki-ine "w' Murohy, W. MeGiH. F. Dickie. J. Jcnn'incs', 'l'. Syme, R. Brosnan, I. McLiece, I;. McGregor, F. Davis. Junior Team v. Addlngfon Sho:.:s, at Hospital Corner. :2.13 n.m.—G. S't.~'<!in"' R Blazey, T. Davies, W. Fuller, W. Lodge| C. Dickie, J. Donaldson. G. Fenbcrthy, F. Taylor, L. Duggan, S. Har'.y. WEST CHRISTCHURCH CLUB. The. following are the teams for ihc sixth round, commencing on Saturday, at 2 p.m.: First Grade A v. Riccarton, Hagley No. I—Baxter, Blank, Booth, Cocks, Condliffo, Findlay, Foster, Hnyes, Hayncs, Hawkcs, and Jarrett. First Grade B v. East, Lar.castci- No. i Sim, Grant, Blamires, Ramsden (2), Yates, I'rcndergast, Hampton, Smiley, Jlallcy, and Mace. Second Grado A v. RiccarlOD, Haglev No. 4— Cameron. Wanklyn, Dorm. Dcnlon," G.-il-vin, Wardcll, Hart, Phillips, Corrigan, Darby, Henry. Second Grade B v. New Brighton, New Brighton No. I—Lattermore. G. Cameron, Gibson, Walker, Hayes, Roberts, O'Cain, Haughev, Fogarty, H. Smart, and Hope. Third Grade A v. Third Grade B, Hagley No. G—Copeland, Kearney, Smart, Smith (2), Hill, Russell, Meyncll, Armstrong, Gudsell, Oakley. Third Grade B v. Third Grade A, Hagley No. G—Rousham, Pimm, Hall, Banks, Woodham, Day, Naughtin, F. Roberts, Nv.nes, Bradley", Pcole, Christmis. NEW BRIGHTON CLUB. The following will represent the New Brighton Club on Saturday:— Second Grade A v. Old Collegians, at Elmwood No. 5—M. Bugg, F.. Chambers, P. Campbell, J. N. Olarke, L. Hudson, L. Harding, F. lego, 11. Lawrence, F. Palk, F. Turner, C. Wroth, J. Morton. Second Grado B v. West, at Brighton No. I—L. Andrews. A. E. Bissell. A. G. Cockle, J. Bell, H. Hopkins, W. Hopkins, J. T. Ryan, J. Spencc, R. Smith, R. Bishop. Third Grado A v. Riccarton, at Brighton No. 2 —J. Cockle, J. Duncan, R. Hopkins, G. Munford, C. Philpott, F. Akcr, 0. Scott, S. C. Thompson, C. Richards, N. Tcichcrt, F. Wodd. G. Booth. Third Grade B v. Sydenham, at Sydenham No. H —J. Bctteridge, J. Pooley, H. R. Green, J. Hay, W. Rix. C. Stokes, A. E. Cockle, .1. L. Scott. L. H. Cambridge, R. Rondel, G. Nankivell. Fourth Grade v. Technical, at Brighton No. 3—M. Chick. A. 'Gordon, L. Richards, L. L. C. Richards, G. Caiman, G. Mather, G. Cockle, G. Duncan, Buckley, Fisher. SHIRLEY CLUB. The following will represent Shirley v. Clark's, at Richmond Park—Booker, Cowper, Dunbicr, Jones, Kettle, McLean, Piper, Worrall, Weckcs, Ward, Wcntworth; emergencies, Hancox, Edwards. Any player unable to play notify tho secretary at once.