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N.S.W.'S POOR SHOWING

MATCH WITH QUEENSLAND

(■T CASH—riuis ASSOCIATION—COJTWOBT.) (ArsTaiuAx and ».». cablb association.) (Received November 30th, 10.50 p.m.) BRISBANE, November 30. In the Sheffield Shield match, Queensland, in their first innings, made 419 (Rowe, not out, 128, Amos 23). Bowling for New South Wales, Everett took two for 32 Jordan two for 77, Morgan two for 44, and Phillips two for 11. New South Wales nave lost seven wickets for 131 (Kippax 27, Wateon 32, Oldfield 22, Everett, not out, 19). The weather was fine after heavy rain, The actual pitch had been covered, and was in good condition, but round the edges and, the outfield was heavy and slow. The remainder of the Queenslanders were quickly disposed of. Rowe earned an ovation for his fine not out three-flgure innings. New South Wales opened sensationally, their first four wickets falling for I<, Hornibrook and Hurwood taking every advantage of the pitch and doing great execution. Kippax and WatniV^ pped tlie rot for a tim °. and Oldfield made a good showing but otherwise the visitors proved a n easy prey to the bowlers. New South Wales are m an unfortunate position, as under the rules play must end after two hours' play on Thursday morning.

WAIHI V. DUNELM. AA, m ? tch T. w, " , ,P 1 »? ed 6n T»««iUy on the Ashburton Domain between the first elevens or the VVaihi Preparatory School, Winchester, and the Dunelm Preparatory School. Christchurch Y\ aihi School proving- the winners by an innings and 189 rum. VVaihi made 184 (Morten 82, Wright 41, Johnstone 17), and Dunelm 16 and 39. Harper, for Waihi, took 7 wickets for 1, and Morten 3 for 10 in the first innings, and Godby 4 for 9, Burbury 2 for 4, Ritchie 1 for 4, and Wright 1 for 2 in the second innings. SHIRLEY CLUB. The following will represent Shirley on Saturday:— Seniors v, Council, at Sydenham ParkTaylor, Cadenh.e»d, Cummings. Aris, Archer, Hitchcock, Griffiths, Norton, Sweeney, Bowden, Colthart. Juniors v. St. Johns, at Monica Park— Foster, Brown, A. Walker, Boundy, D. Walker, Gorrie, Gray, Lidden, Cowper, Fraser, Wains, Third Grade A t. Greens B, at Richmond Park—Booker, Woodward, D. Collie, Bissett, McKensie, M. Collie, Howarth, A. Wentworth, Bancroft, 8. Wentworth, Drake, Ames, Edwards. Third Grade B v. Clarke's B, at Richmond Park—Anderson, Burley, Algie, Kalman, Westgarth, Ari«, West, Ward, Weekes, Cowper, Worrall, Graham, Jones. TOWN V. COUNTRY MATCH. The following team will represent the Sub-Associations in the Town v. Country mat«h at Lancaster Park on Wednesday next, at 10.30 a.m.:—J. Coe, H. Smith, H. Sail, W. Doak (Ellesmere), P. Peacock, H. Thompson (Suburban), J, JJennett, J. Mayo, O. Johnston (North Canterbury), E. Powell, M, Macfarjane (Amuri), Emergencies: J, Gunn (Malvern), D. L. Rutherford (Amuri), H. Feary (North Canterbury), "W. Cowlen (Suburban), Q, IJqßeath (North Canterbury). The Canterbury Umpires' Association are appointing umpires for the match. Luncheon and afternoon tea, will be provided on the ground. Any player unable to ftttend is requested to notify Mr H, Rogers, care Canterbury Sports Depot.

SUB-ASSOCIATION SHIELD MATCH. The next match in the Sub-Association Shield competition will bo played between Amuri and North Canterbury, at Amberley, on » date to b« arranged,