CRICKET.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19178, 8 December 1927, Page 15

CRICKET.

TOWN V. COUNTRY

COUNTRY, 58 AND 132: TOWN,

350 FOR FOUR

The annual cricket match. Town t. Country, played at Lancaster Park yesterday, did not reveal any promising material from the country, either in batting or bowling. Though tha Town eleven -was only a colts' side, it completely outclassed the Country players, who are not at home on a turf wicket. Country's first Innings produced only fiftyTn ' UUS ' 8n j score was eleven. £»"!«' B ® co " d innings they made 132. Tie ♦h« k th e side was even weaker than the batting. June bowlers were tried, and TmL°?« ™' Cl; f t J fen for 350 runs sil <>* I own team piled op. The Town team acquitted itself well. The best exhibition of batting was given by I. M. Hamilton, who compiled his 106 in a decisive fashion. From the start he showed no hesitancy, and playfed a good variety of strokes, it was his best display of the season and should enhance his chances for the Cantercricket team ' aco b 3 a ' B ° played aggressive

ti. the most outstanding bowler, tnough the opposition was not such as to test his strength. He keeps a good length a « B°wls a fast medium ball which comeß off the pitch with a nip. In the first innings he got two wickets for 11 runs, and in the second four wickets for 22 runs. Newton was also successful, especially in the first innings. A biting sou'-west wind, scudding clouds, and occasional passing showers made conditions unpleasant. The Play. M. L. Page and M. Beuth found their opening task easy, and six wickets were soon down for .17 runs. Newton went on in Page's place, and bowled J. Coe in his second over with the score at 27. Doak and W. Cowlin mado a short stand, until the former fell to a good one by Newton. He made 10. H. Thompson came next' and played a few good strokes. He was caught by W. Oliver at mid-off. H. Smith, the laßt man, opened up with a six. Aftor playing carefully for a space he attempted somo more big hitting and was bowled. G. 11. Haines and I. M. Hamilton started well for Town against the bowling of J. Bennett and H. Smith. It caused them little trouble, and Hamilton, playing confidently, soon reached tho half-century. Haines's shots were not so clean. At tho luncheon adjournment the pair had put on 103 without loss of a wicket. Batting sparkled after lunch, Hamilton driving with vigouj. Haines added three to ■ his score when he attempted a big hit and was bowled by Thompson. A. AV. Roberts was next, and was content to score singles by sound play. Meantime, Hamilton went along merrily, his off-driving being a feature. !!«_ was placing wristy shots with great precision. The omission of the Country Bkipper to place a man close in at mid-off was.costing his side three runs an over. Frequent bowling changes proved unavailing, and Hamilton hoisted his century with a squarecut far two. He retired with his score at 106. Jacobs was next. He began scoring quickly with pretty glide and cut shots, but was over-inclined to step across his wicket. Roberts ran slowly to 61 and retired without being beaten. W. Oliver took his place and ran a few short overs. Jacobs took his score to 74, when the Town captain, Page, called him to the pavilion. Falloon was the only other Town player to bat. He and Oliver played sound. cricket, but the pace slackened. Oliver sh6wed some of his better shots and had made 37 at the tea adjournment, when Town declared. Falloon was not out with 24, and the score stood at 350. The Country players started their second attempt at 4.30 p.m., and fared better. W. Doak and W. Cowlin were the opening batsmen. The former was bowled by Beuth before he had scored. A. Thompson came In and the pair played some nice cricket, the bowling oJ Page suffering. Beuth was proving too much for them, however, and ho got Cowlin when his score waa 20. Newton had a turn at the northern end with the ball, and Thompson, who had made 34, fell to him. Lindley'n slow bowling, did not trouble the batsmen overmuch, though M. Macfarlane was caught by Benth off hiip before be had scored. 0.. Johnstone and H. Smith stayed together' for soma time, but Beuth broke up the partnership by bowling Johnstone. Roberts was given a tnrn with the ball, and bowled H. Smith when he had made 23. He got another wicket when be caught Coe off his own bowling. Peacock followed, but did not get set before Lindley got him with a good one. Sail came next, and stayed without doing much scoring. Falloon took the ball and got Sail caught by Lindley off .his first over. Gnnn was last man. and he and Bennett kept the game going. Beuth went on again, and bowled Bennett with his third ball. The innings closed for 132. The score* wereu:-—.... COUNTRY. First Innings. M. Macfarlane, ran out ..4 'O. Johnstone, b Page . .. ... 4 A, Sail, b Beuth . . . ... 8 P. Peacock, lbw, b Pag» 1 J. Gunn, b Beuth .. .. 0 J. Bennett, b Page . ' O J. Coe, b Newton .. .. 5 W. Doak, b Newton .. ..'lO H. Thompson, c Oliver, b.Newton .. . 5 H. Smith, b Newton .. .. 11 W. Cowlin, not out .. 8 Extras ' .. ; .. • • 3 Total . • .. 58 Bowling—Beuth, 2 for 11; Page, 8 foe 7; Newton, 4 for 34; Lindley, 0 for 14. Second Inningß. W. Doak, b Beuth ... 0 W. Cowlin, b Beuth .. .. 20 A. Thompson, b Newton .. .. 34 M. Macfarlane; c Beuth, b Lindley .. '0 0. Johnstone, b Benth ' .. 21 H. Smith, b Roberts - 23 J. Coe, c and b Roberts • • 3 P. Peacock, b Lindley -. • • 5 H. Sail, c Lindley, b Falloon .., .. 3 J. Bennett, b Beuth .. .. 13 J. Gunn, not out "2 Extras .« • • • • 2 Total .. ■. 132 Bowling—Beuth, 4 wickets for 22 runs; Page, 0 wickets for 18 runs; Lindley, 2 wickets for 34 runs; Newton, 1 wicket for 17 runs; Falloon, 1 wicket for 14 runs; Roberts, 2 wickets for 25 runs.' TOWN. ■ First Innings. G. W. Haines, b Thompson .. .. 47 1. M. Hamilton, retired" .. '■. 106 A. W. Roberts, retired .. •. 51 J. Jacobs, retired ... 74 W. Oliver, not out .. 37 0. Falloon, • not out *' ?f Extras .. • • ■ • Total f<jr four wickets , .. 350 Bowling—J. Bennett, 0 wickets for 43 runs; H. Smith, 0 wickets for 102 runs; M. Macfarlane, 0 wickets for 44 runs; T. Gunn. 0 wickets for 28 runs; H. Thompson, 1 wicket for 67 runs; H. Sail, 0 wickets for 15 runs; W. Doak, 0 wickets for 34 runs; W. Cowlin, 0 wickets for 4 runs. . v ' ■ The Town team won by an innings, ana 160 runs. . TEAMS FOR SATURDAY. OLD COLLEGIANS* CLUB. First v. West Chrietoh'urch, Hagley No. 1 —Chryetall, Cottrell; W. J. U., R. H. T. - , and I. M. Hamilton, Jackman, Lawrence, Lteter, Pengelly, Sugden, Talbot > _ - Third v. Old Boya, Monica I«o. 3-Blox-ata C. J. S. and P. S. Cocks, Godfrey, Gibson, F. H. Hamilton, Heasley, Neil, Pidgeon, Pritchett, Wood. A's v. B's, at College Ground. A's—Tothill, Meredith-Kaye, Barwxck, Smythe, Earl, Young, Middleton. Farthing, Saville, Dawson, Willi _ B's—Crowley, Buchanan, Bruges, Hobbs, Morris, Graham Stewart, Cooper, Rattray, Turnbull, Phillips. . „ Anyone unable to play please ring Crowley, 'phone 1526. SUBURBAN ASSOCIATION. The monthly meeting of the Suburban Cricket Association waR. held laat evening, Mr H. W. Rogers preeiding over an attendance of twenty-five delegates. The chairman made »y«P 4t j* l * reference to the bereavement suffered by -Mr Boundy, secretary of the Shirley Club, and » moUo'n ofsympathy was carried .n«Uce' The Ashburton Association • invitation to send » junior team 'to play on January 2nd and 3rd was accepted, and the junior, selectors were instructed. to pick a team submitted the folloxing team to, represent the Associafcioil in the Walkar Shield touraMnant *t.Wellington at Christmas and New \ear.—J. Clarkson, H. Ljlburne ley (Beckenham), G. Roberts, H. Mills, A. Shand, and R. Stammers (WooWonXJ. p fW MC) R. Chitt-iery C. Qu&id &S; R Coltart (Shirley), 0. Robertfor practice for the senior team were left to Mr J. Gray, the practice to be held at Sydenham Park to Thf Working Men's Club reported having suspended a player, for misconduct Two cases of misbehaviour on the field were reported: and it . was decided to dea 'ith both cases, at a. special meeting ol next Tuesday. After discussion, it was 'decided to postpone all competition matches on December '*lhe* question of improving the standard of umpiring was discussed, and it was deeded to oonvene a meeting of delegaUs andteam captains and' players on Tuesday, St! Albane Club's explanation regardine the late starting of their match against Beckenham A was accepted.

SYDENHAM CLUB. Senior A v. Linwood, at Sydenham Park — C. Ayling, W. Cunningham, W. Oliver, G. 11 Newton, J. Young, G. Simmonds, C. F. Bellamy, E. Gasson, J. Fitimaurice, V. Hahn, W. Patrick, H. King. Senior B v. Rangiora (conveyance leaves Sydenham Post Office at 1 p.m.)—C. Bellamy, E. Cockroft, 11. O'Malley, R. Wallburton, T. Sincock, J. Philpott, C. Hore, H. Horc, E. Ed-yards, B. Sherriffs, J. Ccomber. Juniors v. College, at College—H. Haugh'ey, A.' Hendy, R. Overend, J. Huston. T. Patrick, W. Columbus, P. JDahlberg, L. Newman, W. Tucker, F. Bartlett, J. Reidy. Third A v. St. Bede's at St. Bede's No. 2—H. Reed (captain), C. Line, K. Hartland, R. Milne, Rhind, N. Alexander, P. H. Smith, R. Collett, A. Crockett, Kidrtor.e, L. Hobden. Third Grade B v. Papanui, at Sydenham Park No 2—A.Yivian, J. O'Malley, A. Taylor, S. Shackel, C. Shackel, R. Ellingford, R. D. Smith, Paine, Rawlinga, X. Brown, Aren'. j NEW BRIGHTON CLUB. Senior B v. Linwood, at Brighton No 1 —A. Boon, R. Bishop, M. Bugg, J. N. Clarke, E. Chambers, A. G. Cockle, L. Hudson, F. Iggo, F, Palk, F. Turner, C. Wroth. Second grade B r. Old Boya A, at Monica, Park No. S-H. Bellamy, J. Bell, A. E. B:ssett, J. Cockle, J. Clague, H. Hopkins, W. Hopkins, D. Jams, J. Spence, F. Smith, D. Simmonds. Third grade A. v. St. Albans, at Brighton No. 2—C. Philpott, G. Munford, A. Oates, G. Lester, J. Hay, C. Scott, C. Richards, M. Eaglesome, C. Stokes, J. Pitcher, G. Cockle. Third grade B v. Linwood B, at Brighton No. 3—F. Wedd, L. Franklin, W. Le Comte, A. Gordon, J. L. Scott, L. Richards, F. Turner, jun., J. Dooley, J. Betteridge, C Fisher, G. Mather, H. Nankivell, H. Smith. Fourth grade v. Linwood. at Lancaster No. <, on December 17th—Buckley, Townsend, Dickson, Bell, Henderson, Cockle, A. Hay, W. Hay, Gordon, Duncan. Thompson, Parsonage, Dean. Note.—Fourth grade, no match on December 10th; above team will play on December 17th. at Lancaster Park. WEST CHRISTCHURCH CLUB. Senior A v. Old Collegians, Hagley So. I—Baxter, Blank, Cocks, Condliffe, Findlay, Hayes, Haynes, Jarrett, Newman, Hawkes, Sharpe. Senior B v. Riccarton, Hagley No. 5 Hampton, Johnston, Ramsden, Sunley, Yates, Prendergast, Lewer, Phillips, Parton, Shrimpton,' Booth. Junior A v. Old Boys, Hagley No. 6 McKay, Wanklyn, Copeland, Wardetl, Herdman, Duff, Malley, Meynell, Brown, Fogarty, Little, Campbell, Haughey, Botes. Junior B v. Spreydon, Barrington street— Ayers, Walker, Gibßon, Hoglund, Kearney, Aldersley, Galvin, Roberts, Hayes, Hill, Palairet, Thompson, Bradbury. Third Grade v. St. Andrew's, St. Andrew's No. 2—Ainger (2), Christinas, Barnes, Ryder, Barnes. Archer, McMahon, O'Cain, Anderson, Richardson, Oakley, Gndsell, Pimm, Lane. Any player unable to attend is requested to notify the secretary immediately, 'phone 4517. M.C.C. AND DURBAN DRAW. (BT CA3t,«— PB»SS ASSOCIATION —COPYRIGHT.) (AUSTRALIAN AND M.Z ASD BCH CABLE.) CAPE TOWN, December 6. At Durban, Natal, in their first innings against the M.C.C. team, made 192. Astill took five wickets for runs. Natal followed on, scoring 167 for six wickets. The match was drawn. [Marylebone in their first innings lost four wickets for 354, and declared.]