CRICKET.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1010, 28 December 1910, Page 7

CRICKET.

I . —_*. ■ ..■■■■ / THE B TEAM AT BLENHEIM. MARLBOROUGH BEATEN. (By Telegraph-Press Association.) Blenheim, December 27. The weather was perfect for the contimintion of the cricket match AVdlingfon v. Marlborough. The first innings of the Marlborough eleven realised 207, Armstrong playing u fine defensive* innings. Grinimett end Finlayson howled well. Wellington's second innings, totalled 201, Grace, Bruce an<l C'rombic being conspicuous for good play. Wellington B. First innings .'. 252 Second Innings. Wills, b. Fisk .!. 4 Burton, c. Armstrong, b. Kobinson .. — Crombic, 1.b.w., b. Fisk 17 Bruce, not out K) Grace, c. Horton, b. Martin 42 Hale?, run out i. •■■■ 1 Finlaysoii, b. Cragg ..t • U Aldersley, b. Cragg 9 Wilkinson, not out — Extras : _16 Total (innings declared) 201 Bowling Analysis. '' Fisk, two wickets for 40 Tuns; Hyltou, none for 35; Robinson, one for 27; Martin, one for 19; Horton, none for 37; Cragg, two for 28. Marlborough.-First Innings. Chisholm,. run out ..... ;..... 30 Whitely, b. Finlayson .... 4 Mills, b. Bruce : ••■•••■ 35 Fifk, c. Robert?, b. Bruce i Armstrong, b. Grinunett 19 AVedde, c.- Alderse.v, b. Bruce 40 Martin, e. and b. FinlajHm. '1 Hortou, c. Burton, b.- Gi'immett 19 Robinson, b. Grace 2 Cragg, not out 0 Hylton, b. Grimmett 1. Extras ;......*• 22 Total ..;......... -('■ Bowling Analysis. Hales, no wickets for ,32 runs; Finlaysoji, two for 53; Grimmett, three ior 38; Bruce, threo for 26; Grace, one for 27. Second lunings. Chisholin, st. Roberts, b. Grimmett ... . 8 Armstrong, 1.b.w., b. Grimmett 1' Mills, c. .Roberts,, b. Finlayson : Whitely, b. Finlayson : 1 Wedde, c. and b. Grimmett — Fisl;, st. Roberts, b. Grimmett — ■ Horton, run out , v: " Martin, b. Finlayson • •■•■• .•>. Cragg, not. out • • " Hobinson,: b. Finlayson ..:.' •••.•. H Hylton, c. Fiulayaou, b. Grimmett ... j^ Total .» (not supplied) Bowling Analysis. Finlayson, four wickets'' for 2!?. runs; Grimmett, five for. 20. ■ Wellington won by 197 runs. [The foregoing very defective Press Association message/omits to supply some of the- individual scores, ami also Mail-, borough's total in the second innings. It is also obviously otherwise inaccurate.! OTAGO AND CANTERBURY. : CANTERBURY' VICTORS BY' FOUR. WICKETS...-. : (By Telegraph-Press Association.) . Duncdin, December 27. The' cricket match, Otago versus' Canterbury, was commenced oh Carisbrook on Saturday afternoon in splendid .weather. Otago Won ths toss,' and''okcted f to bat. The opening batsmen inade 98 b'efor'e/thc firgg wicket, fell, .but men were disposed of fairly- quickly: . Then, however, another good stand was niade/the total being 202'beforo thesixth wicket fell. The'remainder.'of the ba(s- : men did not give, much' : trouble, and the innings closed for 219. The Canterbury bowling was good, T. Carlton, who performed very well, securing an average of four for 27. Canterbury's opening batsmen played out time, stumps being drawn with the score at 59 for no wickets. The weather' was splendid when the. match was resumed on .Monday, but raiii came on in the- afternoon, and eventually play had to be suspended. The, rain v.-hicii fell on Sunday made-the. outfield slower for the opening of ..play than it was on the first day. Canterbury reached the first, century in S5 minutes, against Otago's 90 minutes for., the> same total. Sims, who scored fast on occasions, ivas.at the crease S5 minutes for his 71. Orchard's innings was notablo for- some hard hitting. . Canterbury's niniDgs closed, for 321, and they wero at the wickets 4 honrs 40 minutes With 105 runs to the bad, Hopkins and Eckliold commenced Otago's second innings. Hopkins • departed with the score at -40, and at this period a shower of rain commenced to fall, play being adjourned for a time'. With Otago's score at 52 for, one wicket, a tropical downpour • occurred, and the weather not clearing, tho game was suspended for the day. Tho match was concluded to-day, tho visitors winning by four wickets. Tho weather was-fiiie, but at' the start tho wicket enabled the bowlers to get some work, on the ball. Later on, however, the wicket improved, and favoured the batsmen. Otago's second innings' realised 103 runs, leaving Canterbury 89 to get to win. The required number were obtained for the loss of six wickets. Scores: Otago.—First Innings. Eckhold, c. Sims, b. Sandman ...'. .'. 53 Hopkins, c. Sims,,b. Bennett, ;. 47 Siodsberg, e. Orchard, b. Bennett 5 ltutheriord, c. Cnygill, b. Bennett 17 Jl'lTarlane, l>. T. Carlton 40 Higgins, c. Sandman, b. Bennett 0 Torrance, c. Caygill, b. W. Carlton ... 20 CondliSc.c. Caygi", b- T. Carlton ..: 1 Downes, c. W. Carlton, b. T. Carltoii li Eckholf, b. T. Cnrlton 6 Ciimmings, not out 1 Extras 18 Total .: 21!) Bowing Anaysis. — Bennett, 126 balls, 3 maidens, 52 runs, 4 wickets; Sandman, 102 balls, 2 maidens, 59 runs, 1 wicket; T. Carlton, CG balls, 2 maidens, 27 runs, 4 wickets; Orchard, 12 balls, 12 runs; Crawshaw, 18 balls, 2 maidens, 5 runs, 1 no-ball; Reese, 3(i balls, 24 runs; W. Carlton, 18 balls, 22 ruiis, 1 wicket. Second Innings. Eckbold, e. Sims, b. Reese 25 Hopkins, c. Caygill, b. AV. Carltcri ... 24 Rutherford, e. Reese, b. Bennett 34 Siodoberg, c. Boxshall, b. Reesa 2 M'Fnrlaue, c. Crawshaw, b. W. Carlton 32 Higgins, run out 17 Torrance, c. Caygill, b. T. Carlton ... 31 Condliffe, c. Crawshaw, b. T.-Carlton 3 Downes, c. and b. T. Carlton 5 Eckhoff, not out c Cummings, 0. Sims, b. AV. Carlton ... I Extras 12 Total , 193 Bowling. Analysis.—Bennett, 84 balls, J maidens,"3o runs, 1 wicket; Sandman, I2G ba115,.5 maidens, 42 runs; AV. Carlton, 62 balls, 2 maidens, 27 runs, i) wickets; T. Carlton, 84 ball?, 3 maidens, 38 runs, ? wickets; Reese, 102 balls, 3 maidens, U ruus, 2 wickets. ' Canterbury—First Innings. Caygill, c. Rutherford, b. M'Earlano 57 Norman, c. Condliffe, b. Torrance ... 37 AV. Carlton, run out 21 D. Reese, c. Higgins, b. Eckhoff ] A. Sims, b. Jl'Farlaue 71 Orchard, c. Rutherford, b. Siedeborg 4; Crawshaw, b. M'Farlane ( T. Carlton, 1.b.w., b. M'Farlane ( Iknnett, c. Hiffgins, b. Siedeberg '■ Sandman, l>. Siedeberg ; Boxshall, not out k Extras' 3( Total 324 Bowling Analysis.—Torrance, 15G balls, 8 maidens, 73 runs, 1 wicket dimming*, 120 balls. 2 maidens, 5S runs; Eckhoff, 114 balls, G maiden?, -it ntns, 1 wicket; Downca, G(i balls, 1 maiden 25 runs; M'Farlaue, 88 balls, 1 maiden fil runs, 4 wickets; Rutherford, 18 balls 9 runs; Siedeberg, 39 balls, 13 runs,- ! wickets/ . ....... .

Second Inniugs. . Norman, run cut .' 3 Caygill, b.< MTarlnno CO W. Carlton, c. Eckhoff, b. Torranco ... '!) D. Keese, 1.b.w., 1). Downes 7 Sims,'not out 34 Orchard, 1.b.w., b. Eckhoff 0 Crawshaw,. 1.b.w., b. Kckholf 2 T. Cai'ltoii, not out 5 Extras 10 'fofal for six wickets 90 Bowling Analysis.—Downes, 7S balls, !i maidens, 21! runs, 1 wicket; Torrancp. 51 balls, 1 maiden, 18 runs, 1 wicket;Jl'l'arlnno, 35 bulls 1 maiden, 18 runs, I wicket; Eckhoff, 30 ball*, 1 maiden, 17 runs, 2 wickets. DRUIDS' MATCH AT BASiN. WIN FOR WELLINGTON. A match was played on the Basin l'oserve on Monday between teams representing Wellington aud Christchurch Lodges of Druids; In tho first innings the visitors had the best of matter?, übtainiiig a lead of 29 rims, but in the second innings Wellington turned the tables. They put on 153, and disposed of the visitors ior 70, thus winninj bv J8 runs. Bowling; for Wellington in the first innings of Christchurch, Norris- took more playing than the visitors Ecemod capable of, and emerged with.a capital average. In Wellington's first innings there were no extras, this being duo to tho firio wickctkeeping of tho Christchurch man. In the evening the visitors wero entertained at diuner, when a very pleasant time was spent. Wellington.—First Innings. Mulford.C and b. Taylor 1 Tucker, l.b.iv., l>. Warner II Klee, b. Taylor.... 0 Norris, I). Taylor 8 M'Kay, b. Warner 0 Clark, b. Warner 5 Sclater, c. and b. Webb 45 G. Thompson, c. Webb, b. Taylor 2 Cusack, b. Warner 1 Hall, b. Warner 2 J. Thompson, not out 0 Bowling Analysis. Warner- took five wickets for 20 runs; Taylor, four for 33; Woods, nil for 16; Webb, ono for nil. ■ Christchurch.—First Innings. Fisher, run out '1 Taylor, run out ..,, 10 Warner, b. Kleo 1 J. Wood, c. M'Kay, b. Tucker G Webb, c. Sclater, l>. Tucker .; '-^8 J. Smith, c. Hall, b. Sclater 8 Woods, not out .. 16 Philpott, b. Norris 2 ' Honey, b. Norris 2 Halliday, l>. Norris 7 Steinnan, b. Norris ........'.....'...■...'.. ....- 0 ■ Extras : '••. 2 Total '...':;;:....'. ; \.\w Bowling Analysis. ' Tucker took one wicket for 30 runs; Klee, one for 38; Sclater, one for 14; Cusack, nil for 8; M'Kay, nil for 4; Norris, five for S. Wellington.—Second Innings. JXulford, l>. Taylor ! 12' Tucker, b. Warner "8 Sclater, b. Warner l Norris, b. Taylor [ ' 2 M'Kay, b. 'Warner ifl Cusack, l>. Webb 12 Klee, c. Webb,, b. Warner G Clark,'b. Taylor , 27 Hall, b. Warner 50 J..Thomi>£on, not out 3G. Thomusou, b. T-iylor ....;..........■.„...- 0 - Extras }'.: 0 Total ■;....'..'..■....... 153 ; .- First .innings f■ iV,7.'......: : . 75 : : Grand total :;;..:........;....• 228 Bowling Analysis.. Warner, five wickets for dG runs; Taylor, four tor G2; Webb, one for 22; Smith, nil for 9; Woods, nil for. 12. Christchurch.—Second Innings. ■ FisheSSH>. 3MS; ........2:. Lα;.*;^,-. '2 J. Woods, run out 4 Halliday, b. Tucker ...:... : 1 Taylor,, run out- 0 Warner,. c.Jf/Kay, b. Norris ..v......... . 19Webb, c. Norris,.b. Klee ;.. 20 Smith, c. Klee, b. Tucker ...:....-. 0 Philpott, c. Mulford, b. Tucker 0 Woods, not out '. 12 Honey, b. Tucker 2 Stemnnn, b. Tucker ' 6 Extras ;. i ■ Total ' ~7(i ■ • First innings 101 Grand total ISO' .r -■■■. '.•"' Bowling Analysis.' ' " -' ■ Norris, one wicket for 34 runs; Tucker,6is for 30; Klee,'one for 8. • NEW-ZEALAND TEACHERS. EETUKN MATCH IN SYDNEY". By Telegranh-PreEs Association-Copyright. (Esc. December 27, 9.10 p.m.) Sydney, December 27. The return match of- the New Zealand teachers' cricket team against tho New South Wales teachers resulted in a win for New South Wales by 58 runs, the .scores being: New South Wales, 279; New Zealand, 221. - Tho New Zealanders , score was mado up as follows:—Lust, 69; Tingle, 2; Donohue, 41; O'Shea, 15; Grant, 5; Trcvena, 21; Holland, 25; Fanning, 0; Thomas (not out), 18; Arsau, 8; Cottmach, 1; sundries, 16; ;. •■' RECEPTION TO THE TEAM. The members of the New Zealand teachers' cricket team' who landed yesterday morning, have no cause for complaint as to the warmth of their welcome, remarks the "Sydney Morning Herald" of December 21. Punctually at 12 o'clock they arrived at the P.S.A.A.A., to. find the rooms crowded with n representative gathering of educationists nnd other sportsmen. Jit." Beeby, Minister for l'ublio Instruction, was to have presided, but being detained at a Cabinet meeting, was not able to be present till near the close of the proceedings. In his absence Mr. Board received the ■ visitors, aud extended a warm welcome on behalf both of the department and tho P.S.A.A.A. Commenting upon the fact that the party included an : unmarried lady teacher, he expressed the opinion that she ought not to be allowed to return at least in a state of spinsterhood. Mr. Board remarked upon the glowing reports of Now Zealand hospitality that had been brought back from New Zealand by the New South Wales teachers' cricket teams, and stated that as far as possible that hospitality would be returned. He commented upon tue spirit of fraternity that was engendered by the interchange of visits. There was much parochialism, even in education, and he looked forward,to the good time when the whole of Australia would be open (o every school teacher, to a time when there might bo an interchange of positions for a tiino when a New Zealand teacher would not be looked upon as a foreigner in an Australian State, nor an Australian teacher a foreigner when passing over to New Zealand. He had heard of their sportsmanlike qualities, nnd hoped they would enjoy their visit. Mr. J. H. Strong, who had come in from a sick bed to bo present, proposed tho health of the visiting team. Mr. M'Malion supported the toa=t. Mr. Hcnipleman (maiingcr), and Mr. Lusk (captain) responded, each dwelling upon (he good fooling that was engendered by suuh Mr.'Beeby arrived at this juncture, and added his words of welcome to thnso already said. He remarked that he intended loaviii" for New Zealand on Saturday and would take the opportunity ol studying" their educational system, when perhaps he might pick up a few hint* that would be useful to Mr. Board. He welcomed th'j visitors most cordially on bulnlf. of the Education Department. Mr. M'Lelland proposed the health ol the vNtin" teachers from other Slates, remarking that it was the ihit lime hi educational history that such a federal body of teachers had assembled, since nil Australasia was represented Willi the exception of Tasmania. Mr. I.ambio' (Melbourne), in responding said that be had heard it asserted that it wouldbe. an easy mailer lo arranee for an l interchange ol mtcr-Matc teachers. He wished it were true, foi he would at once shift to Sydney. TUo'visitors, .in addition !p a lvpml chant that Founded like "Uickleio. tickleie, my black hen," sung to a well-kiiowi

tune, also sang an original- composition expressing their-feelings to Australia. In tho nfteriioon the visitors attended the Teachers' Conference, where they wero officially received by the president, . Mr. A. G. Ainnson, who commented upon tho fact that their presence was a source nf pleasure to the delegates. H.i honed they would have an enjoyable holiday,' and that while it could not Ik expected that they would award tho palm to any country but their own, he hoped they would be able to place Sunny New South Wales a good second. , Mr. Heiupleman and Mr. Thomas responded, the lalter remarking that tho self-satisfied appearance of New Zealand teachers was due to the fact that they had a superannuation fund, and ho sincerely hoped that the teachers of New South Wale.- would be successful in their efforts to obtain similar rights. MATCHES IN AUSTRALIA.' QUEENSLAND DEFEATS A N.S.W. XI. By Tcleffraph—Press Association—Copyright. (Kec. December, 27, 9.10 p.m.) Sydney, December 27. In the match against the New South Wales Second Eleven, Queensland gained the 133 runs required to win for tho loss of six wickets. Fennelly's score was 61; liedgrave made II; M'Laren (not out), 11. Queensland thus won by four wickets. VICTORIA X. NEAV SOUTH WALES. Jir Tilocrapli-Vress Association-Copyrisal (Eec. December 27, 9.10 p.m.) u ' Melbourne, December 27. l.hcs weather was Cue for the continuation of the cricket mctcli between New South Wales and Victoria. Barbour was lively, and in good form. Trumpcr's Playing was illuky, but brilliant at times: •tie gave two chances. New South Wales, who mado 331 in the first attempt, concluded its second inning; for 352 runs, the chief scorers being Bardour. 82; Truniper, 142; Kellaway, 38; and M'El-honc, 23. Laver took four wicliets for 83 runs; Matthews, three for S9; and Kenny, two Victoria, in its second innings, has lost one wicket for ii—Seitz (not out), 23; Kyle (not out), 20. Victoria's first innings score was 252. EASY WIN FOR SOUTH AFRICANS. By Telegraph-Press .\ssoniation-CopyrisM. (fiec. Dccemher 27, 9.10. p.m.) Melbourne, December 27. ' In their match against a- district fifteen at Bendigo, the. South Africans concluded their first innings for 291. runs—Snooko 20, Sinclair 31, Commaille 31, Schwarz ( 3G, and Peglor (not out) 37. Bendigo (whose first innings .scoro was lil) in (heir second' innings 'made 112 —Green 20, and. Picrco 28 being the chief scorers. Pegler"took- seven-'wickets for 31 runs,-Schwafz four for 17, and Voglcr two for 28. '""". ■ • ' ■' . The South Africans won by an innings and -11 runs. TO MEET WELLINGTON. ,(By TclcEranh-Press Association.) Dunedin, December 27. Ihp following team has been selected to play for Canterbury against Wellington:—Sims, Orchard. Reese, T. Carlton, W. Cnrlton, Caygill, Norman, Patrick, Boxshall, Sandman, and Bennett. LORD HAWKE'.CUP. NELSON BEATS MAN k\ .ATU. '? . • (By Telosraph.-l'ress Association.)' • "• m, , T ■'' , ■ •■Pplnw.Mton," December '27. -■- Ihe Lord Hawkc. : Cup competition match, Manaivatu •v.'-Js T ete<ln,".%3s continued -.to-day ,j.n finetotal for the,-'second innings reached '284. Neale'. Was ..honied ■by Cobbo for 70'; li.iiapp was caught when he had made 59; Mead knocked up 42; Richmond 35, and !airey.3l. Manawatu mado 133, Goldspring (G6) and Greer;(2G) being the principal sewers. Goldspring, Grecr and Cobbe took the wickets for Manawatu • MijbiP.lark, Allcott, and Louisson for AeJsOm The respective totals were:— Manawatu, first innings, 174; sicond, 133. Grand total, 307. Nelson—First innings 71; second innings, .281. /Grand total; 355. Nelson thus won by 48' runs. Cricketers Should not fail to see the stock of cricket requisites at Laws and Mannings, Courtenay Place.*