IN OTHER CENTRES.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1576, 21 October 1912, Page 9

IN OTHER CENTRES.

AUCKLAND'S OPENING. , (By TeleEraph.—Pres« Association.! Auckland, October 19. The district cricket competitions were opened to-day on wickets that were slightly damp, but generally Rood. In three out of the four games the batting was superior to the bowling. Eesults-.-y North Shore, 248 (Sole 83, Prime 40, Cossey, not out 31) v. Ponsonby. « Parnell, 141 (Wright 44) v. University, 81, for four wickets (Fraser 35). Fen trick took four Pnrnpll wickets for 28. Eden, 280 for nino wickets fC'iimmings 81, Brooke-Smith 48, Hay, not out 11) v. Grafton. A SENSATIONAL SCORE. , i Christchurch, October iIS. The weather was fijie for the continuation.of the grade matches-to-day, though a cold westerly wind made it unpleasant for onlookers. The wickets favoured the bowlers somewhat, and tho scoring was consequently low. Sydenham inflicted a heavy defeat on Inst yearns, champions (Kiccarton), scoring 296 in their first innings, thanks to a fine' score of 103 (not out) by I. H. Bennett. ■ , Linwood got a two-poiat win against St. Albnns. ■ West Christchnrch just squeezed home' against East with a two-point win, scoring 409 (one innings and six wickets) to 178. Christchurch, October 20. loudon, a Christ's College boy. made 293, then, thinking that he. had tauten W. Raphael's record, he threw his wicket away.. It has been discovered, however, that his total only equals previous best. , v . (Bγ Masterton, October 20. The annual meeting of the Wairarapa Cricket Association was 'held last night, ,wheii the fixtures were arranged for the 'coming season.