THE OLDEST HOUSE MATCH.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1662, 31 January 1913, Page 6

THE OLDEST HOUSE MATCH.

TWO CENTURIES 'SCORED, "GOVT, LIFE" V. A.M.P, Tho twonty-soventh annual ' match between teams representing tho Government Lifo Inauranco and tho A.M.P.— said to bo tho oldest annual "houso match" in New Zealand—was played on tho collego ground yesterday. Hickson (A.M.P.) won tho toss from Houston (Government), and elected to bat. Columb and Macbeth wero thq pioneer batsmen—and tho bowling was entrusted to Casey and Sponco. After scoring 1, Columb retired-bowled by Casey-aud Hickson filled tho vacancy. The newcomer opened confidently, and was soon scoring freely all round tho wicket. He leooived co-operation from Wilkes (13) and Danes (21). When,Hickson had scored 51 (including eight "fourers") he was well caught on tho'edge of tho bou idary by Ryan, at the second attempt, tho fieldsman carrying the ball over the boundary. Ho had played a resolute and sound innings. Tho remaining batsmen failed to add much to the total, and the innings closed for 122. Spence, Casey, and Houston all bowled, well for tho Government, and Nivon (wicket-keeper), Ryan, Wakelin, and Davies were all conspicuous in tho field. ' ; .

At 12.45 p.m. "the Government" opened their innings, Paul and Casey taking 6triko to tho bowling i of Wilkes and Columb. The former /opened with a maiden. Both batsmen commenced quietly, but later on runs cam© Freely, the score at tho luncheon adjournment standing at 35 for no wickets. Continuing afterwards, both batsmen played confidently. With the score at 75, Paul gave a chance to tho bowler, which was not accepted. Tho century was notched after 70 minutes' play, and shortly afterwards the A.M.P. total of 122 was passed.

With his scora at 70, Casey gave two hot chances—neither of which was accepted. Several bowlers were tried without effect, and with tho score at 190, Casey reached his century, amid applause. The total was carried to 212 before a separation was effected, when Casey (109) was caught on tho boundary. . He had given' a delightful exhibition of crisp cricket, and although two chances aro debited against him, he scored very freely towards tho finish of his innings. His scoro included four "sixers" and thirteen "fourers." This partnership of 212 is tho record in these matches tor tho first or any wicket;'

Kclling succeeded Casey, but retired without scoring., Paul continued-to bat freely and correctly, but when the--total was 27D, and his own score 132, -he failed to stop one from Columb, and retired. He had batted soundly-r-and .exercised good judgment'in picking the right ball to punish. He scored all round the wicket—gave but one chance at 40—and his total included 17 "fourers." "Sundries" 22 was the next highest scorer, and the innings closed for 287—leaving the Government winners' by 165 runs on the first innings. Columb and Halse were the most successful A.M.P. bowlers, and the former camo with quite a "rattle" at the finish. The field was only moderate, but Williamson, Macbeth, and Clarko were exceptions. '

This is the 27th annual matoh, and the Government have now 11 and the A.M.P. 13 wins to itheir credit. iThe teams partook of luncheon in a marquee, the principal officers of both offices being present. Tho following are the scores :— A.M.P.'s Innings, Columb, b. Casey 1 Macbeth, b. Casey, .-. 4 Hickson, c. Ryan, b. Spence ............... 51 Williamson, b. Casey 0/ Wilkes,, b. Houston 13 Rosengravo, b. Spenco 2 Davies, b. Spence „..„ „„ .21 Raise, b. Houston 7 Calder, not out ....J... ...' 2 Clarke, b. Spenco ..." :. , 0 Carr, b. Houston ...., 0 Extras ...v. 21 Total ...;...,........,....'................ 122 ~J Bowling Analysis'— Spence, four wickets' for 32 runs; Casey, three'for 25; Houston, three for 29; Wakelin, none for 15. , <

'■. Government Insurance. Paul, b. Columb 189 Casey, o. Clarke, b. Columb .....' 109 Kelling, b. Columb ..............;....... ; 0 Houston, o. Carr, b. Columb 0 Wakelin, c. Wilkes, b. Columb .-. 2 Niven, b. Columb ....; 5 Spence, c.'Davies, b. Columb 2 Arnold, b. Halse .-..; ; 5 Davics, not out G William's, b. Hnlse ..............; 0 Ryan, c. Macbeth, b. Halso 2 • Extras': •, ; .21 Total' ; .„„' ~„.,.., 287 ■ Bowling Analysis.—Columb, seven wickets for 58: Halse,/three for 4G; Wilkes, none for 81 j Hickson, none for 20; Rosengrave, none for 18; Williamson, none for 24; Carr, none for 15.

ELEVENS FOR SATURDAY. ' Wellington North Club. . Juniors v. St. Mark's, at Kelburne Pork.—Boddington, Charlesworth, Kirker, M'Eldowney, Manning, Smith, Thomson, Windley, Wilson, Wynyard, Lambert; emergency, Morton. .-'■•■' Third v. St. Mark's, at Newtown Park. —Aniodoo. Cameron, L. Hanratty. Kilsby, L: O'Sullivan, H. Wilson, Pbrtman, Rosengrave, Shaw, Williamson, Webb, Eton. ■■■■•..■■ .' Karori Team. .'..'■

Karori v. Petono, at College ground, at 2.15 p;m.—Spiers, Coate,'-Atkin, Edwards, Reed, Smith, Tarr, Lowe. Mason, Austin, Cox; emergencies, Russell, Shaw. Catholic Young Men's Club. ~ Catholic Club. A v. Athletic, at Newtown Park.—Bradley, Conolle, Hopkins, Leydon, Little, M'Grath, Newton, O'Donggkue, O'Sullivan, Toms, Thomas. Catholic Club B-A bye. Wadestown. Club. Wadestown v. Thorndon, at Anderson Park.-Wadostown-Rov. Mr. Bartlett, Hay (2), Hanratty (2), Ashworth (2), Butcher, Roberts, Joplin, M'Millan., Athletic Club. . ' Athletic A.-Wilson (2), Cunningham (2), Carmen, Hollis, Paton, Bell, Waugh, Conliffcj Hamilton, Douglas. "' ,o? i e ? m -r Ma , t i'. l , c , n ' V - Wilson, ißrooko (2), Cnchton, Mills, Reyling, Hoare, Hoiloway, Duff, Bolt, Smith, v

OPERA CO. V. THE PRESS.' , The now Comic Opera Co. boasts a good cricket team, which is not averse to trying conclusions with any local team. A match has been arranged between tho company's team and The Dominion's representatives. The following players will represent The Dominion:—Earle, Blanton, Plimmer, Beasley, Maysmor, Boyle, Brown, Whitelaw, Tew, .Fennell, and Kinnear. The match will bo played on the Day's Bay ground. ; SATURDAY SENIOR MATCHES. . Tho senior matches commenced a fortnight ago are being continued to-morrow as under:— East A v. Victoria College, at Kelburne Park. North v. Hutt, at Hutt. South' v. Potonc, at Potone. East B v. Central, at Wellington College (upper ground). , /.

AUCKLAND TOUR, 1914. (By Talegraph.-Press Association.) . Auckland, January 30. Tho' Auckland Cricket Association has docidod that a team'ehall visit Christchurch next season. Tho southern association is offering 50 per cent, of the not gate, whothcr Auckland holds the Plunkct Shield or not. N.Z. TEAM FOR AUSTRALIA. ChrUtchurch, January SO. At a meeting of tho Cricket Council to-night, it was decided to endeavour to send a Now Zealand team to Australia next'seasDii in'tho event of tho.proposed visit of an Australian team to New Zealand falling through. FOOTBALL. INTERNATIONAL FIXTURE DECLARED OFF. By Telcerarh-Prcsa Assoelallon-CoDyrlirhl London, January 29. The. Scottish Rugby Union has decided not to renew its fixture with Franco in conscquonce of tho riots on New Year's J3ay«