CRICKET.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1942, 27 December 1913, Page 5

CRICKET.

CANTERBURY DEFEATS OTAGO, \ BY SIX WICKETS. VISITORS FAIL IN SECOND INNINGS. (By Telenauh.-Press Association.) Chrlstchuroh, Dccorabcr 26. An unwelcome change had taken place in tho weather this morning when tho match between Canterbury and Otago was resumed. A deeply overcast sky and a strong easterly wind made tho conditions rather cheerless. Tho "notout" Canterbury batsmen were Hayes and Caygill, and each had 21 runs to his credit, the total being 88 for two wickets. Dowries, from the- north end, and Ramsden took up tho bowling. Runs came steadily, though fino fielding by Higgins at point saved several scores. A fine off-drive by Hayes sent the century up for an hour and ten minutes' play. Then Hayes chopped a rising ball to M'Farlane at third man, 103—3—29.

.Beal followed, but, after getting a single, was caught at tho wickets, 104— 4—l.

Patterson, who was tho next man, got 4 for a beautiful square-cut off Downcs. Just as he got into doublo figures, however, ho hit a full-toss to Watson at mid-on, 120—5—10.

Ca.vgill was then joined by Watson. Tho latter opened with a liickv pair through tho slips,', but was visibly unJiappy before Downcs. Both bowlers Hero "well on the spot" and the runs camo but slowly, hut Ca.vgill eventually reached 40 with an off-drive. At 133, Rutherford replaced Ranisden and Downcs, becoming expensive, gavo way to M'Farlane. TV change had tho desired effect, Cavgill being naught at the wickets off his second ball. 144-6— 47.

Thomas opened with a nico late-cut for 2, hut play became very slow, numerous easy singles being thrown away. At 158, Watson chopped a ball from well outside tho off stump on to his wicket, 158—7—14.

Brimton joined Thomas, who drove M'Farlano to the on for 4—all run out. .Brnnton gave a chanco in the slips, but it nas not accented. Downcs relieved M'Farlane and Thomas belted his first ball for .4, and then treated Rutherford in liko manner. At 179 Eckhold replaced Rutherford and Thomas hit his first ball—a slow full-toss—into Siedcberc's hands at cover, 179—8—26. Wilson was next and play was again slow. Wilson eventuallv cut Eckhold nicely for 3, but in Downes's nest over he was out 1.b.w., 184—9—3.

Monaghan was the last man, and with a fino leg-hit to the fence, tho Otago total was passed. Tho end camo in a fitting manner, for Brnnton, after refusing numerous ridiculously easy singles, went-for a short one, and, h:'s partner refusing tho call, the St. Albans man was run out. Tho innings, which lasted two hours and three-quar-ters, thus closed for 189 runs

Collapse of Otago. , Otago commenced' their second innings with Watson and Alloc Patterson opened the bowling from the south end, Watson taking charge at the othor. Only sharply-run singles came for ,t time, but then a too daring at.tempt met with disaster, Patterson following in and throwing Alloo's wicket down smartly. The' board then showed B—l—o, and the luncheon adjournment was taken. ....•..--.

iOil. resuming, -Watson. ,was joined by It $*&„ a, l d miss!«, At 62. Monaghan replaced l Watson, with tn-o singles added, M'Farlanb was well _taken at -the wickets, 34—2—16. Higgins filled the-gap, and play became slow. ' "Wilson came on at 46, and Higgins was smartly stumped in his second over, 51—3—9. Siedeberg followed, but after scoring a single was cut J.b.w.,54—4—1. Eckhold then joined "Watson. The latter went right oiit to his namesake, and; was clean bowled, 54—5—21. ■ A brilliant pick-up and return by Watson saw Bruges run out-before he had scored, 54—6-0. Condliffe, who came next, stopped the first one with his foot, '54—7—0. Ramsden-got a single, but then put one into Patterson s hands .at. mid-on, 58—8—1. Rutherford put his first ball into Wilson s hands at fine-leg, 58—9—0. Itownes' was the last man in. Eels, hold hit Monaghan for sis in one over, ?™ Downes got the same number off Wilson s next. Dowries .was then caught .by" "Woods at square-leg, and the innings closed for 71 runs after lasting an hour and three-quarters. Home Team's Comfortable Win. Canterbury required 70 to win. Hayes was stumped off. Ramsden's second ball, o—l—o. Woods, who gave two chances, broke a succession. of singles by gaining three fours in quick time. At 36 M'Farlane- replaced Downes and Ramsden replaced Rutherford. Woods soon drove one to Bruges, at mid-off, 40 —2—28. Caygill was clean bowled by M'Farane. •" 42—3—12. Boal sent M'Farlane twice to.the boundary with beautiful strokes, but Whitta 'was 1 then caught off Rutherford at the wickets. 58 —4 —7,' V Patterson and Beal were still in when the last-rung wero obtained, and Can-' terbury won by six wickets. . The following are the scores:— OTAGO. . First Innings 187 j Second Innings. Alloo, run "out „ o Watson, b. "Wilson 21 'M'Farlane, c. Brunton, b. Patterson , 16 Higgins,. St. Brunton, b. Wilson ... 9 Siedeberg, 1.b.w., b. Monaghan 1 Eckhold, not out ]0 Bruges, run out ,'"'. o Condliffe, 1.b.w., b. Monaghan .....'. oj Ramsden, c. Patterson, b. Monaghan 1 I Rutherford, c. Wilson, b. Monaghan 0 Downes, c. Woods, b. Wilson 6 Extras 7 Total ". 71 Bowling Analysis.—Monaghan, four wickets for 19 runs; Wilson, throe for 9; Patterson, one for 19. (Note — •Figures do not tally.) CANTERBURY. First Innings. H.-B. Whitta, b. Ramsden -. 20 F. Woods, b. Downes 22 Hayes, c. M'Farlane, b. Ramsden... 29 Caygill, c. Condliffe, b. M'Farlane 47 C. Beal, c. Condliffe, b. Downes ... 1 J. L. Patterson, c. Watson, b. Downes 10 H. Watson, b. Rutherford H A. W. Thomas, c. Siedeberg, b. Ecklwld 26 L. It. Brmton, run out 5 G. C Wilson, 1.b.w., b. Downes ... 4 11. W. Monaghan, not out 4 Extras 8 Total 180 Bowling Analysis.—Donres, four wicl r ets for 65 runs; Ramsden, two for 64; Ruth»rford, one for 28; M'Farlane one for 18; Eckhold, ono for 5. Second Innings. Hayes, st. Condliffe, b. Ramsden ... 0 Caygill, b. M'Forlano : 12 Woods, c. Bruges, b. Rutherford ... 28 Whitta, c. Condliffe, b. Rutherford 7 Beal, not out ]fj Patterson, not out \ 7 Total for four wickets 70 Bowling Analysis,—Rutherford, t ITO

mckots for 8 runs; M'Farlanc,ono for 17; Ramsden, ono for 29, (Note— Figures do not tnllv.)

WELLINGTON DEFEATED.

AT MARLBOROUGH. (By Tcleswiph.-Pres3 Association.) BlcnhOlm, December 2(i. The cricket match between Marlborough and Wellington toams concluded this afternoon. Tlio local tram was victorious by 174 runs. After Robson's lino score of 117, it was anticipated that the Marlborough second innings would realise n large number of runs, but after his dismissal at 182, the remaining batsmen quickly received their quietus, 212 runs being the total result. AVilli a deficit of 310, tbo visitors opened well. Baker and Manning both played attractively, and the partnership realised 47 before Manning was thrown out by Cragg. Tho efforts of tho other batsmen wcro not convincing, although Cording batted stylishly for 22. The innings closed at. 13G. Following arc tho scores:— Marlborough.—Second Innings. Mills, c. Cording, b. Bennott 12 Ncal, 1.b.w., b Bruco 7 Robson, b. Bennett 117 Chisholm, st. Becchey, b. Bruco ... 25 Colliding, b. Berry 7 Whittle, 1.b.w., b.'Galloway f) Hickman, c. Carter, b. Calloway ... 0 Geary, b. Berry < 0 M'Alpiuo, not out ....' 9 Cragg, 1.b.w.,b. Bennett 14 Hastilow, c. Bruce, b. Bennett , 7 Sundries . 5 Total 212 Bowling analysis: Bennett took four wickets for 3G runs; Baker, nouo for 16; Bruce, two for 44; Cording, nouo for 20; Carter, nono for 17; Hume, none for 10; Manning, nono for 17; Berry, two for 19; Galloway, two for 15; Fanning, none for 7 Baker bowled 1 twelve overs, including fivo maidens. Wellington.—Second Innings. Manning, thrown out 27 Baker, c. Ncal, b. Chisholm 19 Hume, c. and b. Colliding 14 Bruce, c. Gearv, b. Robson 1G Bccchy, b. Whittlo ..'. 5 Cording, c. Geary, b. Robson 22 Bennett, b: Robson 2 Fanning, b. M'Alpiuo 13 Carter, b. M'Alpiuo ~..., 4 Galloway, c. and b. Whittlo 10 Berry, not out , 0 Sundries 4 Total \ "i3G Bowling analysis: Hickman, no wickets for 12 runs; Colliding, ono for 33; M'Alpinc, two for 24; Chisholm, ono for 14; Whittlo, two for 29; Robson, three for 20. Hickman bowled 12 overs, including six maidens. UNIVERSITY MATCH. JOPLIN MAKES A CENTURY. (Br Tekeraph.—Press Assocla.tton.l Dunedln, December 26. The cricket match between Victoria College and Otago University was commenced at Carisbrook this n.crning. The weather was fine and the wicket in good condition. Tho scores were as follow:—

Otago' University.—First Innings. Tweedy, c. Duncan, b. Martin 59 U'.iley, run out i>2 Adams, c. and B. Dempsey 6 Reid, c.'Longhurst, b. Caddick 2 Fisher, 1.b.w., b. Dempsey 11 Graham, 1.b.w., b. Duncan 19 Bannerman, c. Dempsey, b. Martin 9 Greenslade, c. M.'Caw, b. Martin ... 2 O'Shea, b. Duncan 8 Kenmitz, c. Howe, b. Dempsey 21 Chalmers .'not out ' 1 jj i„.-Extras ~;...,„...., y 8 Total 168 Bowling Analysis.—Duncan, two wickets for 34 runs: Martin, three for 46; Dempsey, three for 42: Caddick, one for 17. Victoria College—First Innir.gs. Dempsey, c. and b- Adams 10 Broad, c. Kemnitz, b. Banncimau... 14 Howe, b. Reid 34 Joplin,'not out 11l Caddick. c'. Kemnitz, b. Adams 28 M'Caw, 1.b.w., b. Bannerman .0 Duncan, 1.b.w., b Bannerman 8 Extras 3 Total for seven wickets 232 Bowling Analysis.—Bannerman, four wickets for 75 runs; Adams, two for 56; Reid, ono for 28. .(Note. —Tlio scores telegraphed do not tally with the total in the Victoria College innings,) HAWKE CUP. WANGANUI VICTORIOUS. (By TelerraDh—Press Association.! Hamilton, December 26. A contest for the Hawke Cup opened at Hamilton yesterday between Wanganui and South Auckland (the present holders) on a hard, true wicket, and in beautiful weather. When stumps were drawn Wanganui were leading by 32 runs on tho first innings, with fivo wickets still in hand. Tho superior bowling of tho visitors was too much for the South Aucklandors, and wickets fell rapidly, Shepherd being the highest scorer with 16. Wanganui batted more cautiously than necessary against the local bowling. For the visitors Orton scored 44, and Bernau 23. Scores: South Auckland, 82; Wangamii, five for 114. Bowling for Wanganui, Holland took six wickets for 34 and Bernau two for. 19. The match was concluded to-day, resulting in a. win for Wangamii hy ten wickets. Tho visitors were better in every department than the local men. Wanganui carried their'first innings total to 174, and then South Auckland in their second attempt were all disposed of for 02 runs. Requiring only one run to win, Wanganui went to the wickets and hit three, without the loss of a wicket.

THE WELLINGTON MATCH.

SATURDAY WIN. HIDDLESTONE SCORES 170. The. match between tho Wellington Saturday and Wellington Wednesday re-, presentativos which was commenced on Christmas Day, was concluded on tho Basin Reserve, yesterday, and resulted m'a good win for tho Saturday men. The Wednesday representatives completed their first innings on tho first day of tho match, and scored 235. Saturday's first innings, yesterday, yielded 428, and gavo the team a victory by 193 runs. Thero was some fine batting during the day. Hiddlestone played a brilliant innings for 170; Midlano made 87, D. Hay 50, and Grimmett 41. Midlane and Hiddlestono joined partnership at the wicket in tho morning about 11.30, and the combination was not broken until the afternoon sun was sloping far west. The East batsman was got rid of about 3.30 p.m., when ho was approaching tho century, but Hiddlestono played (and often shimmed) the bowling until 5.25. His score was then 171, which is the highest for a Wellington batsman this season. The Otago player has been in Wellington for about eighteen months and his, display yesterday capped tho favourable impression which he had already created here.

At one stage of tho came tlio problem of sotting this pair out seemed insuperable, for the hot afternoon had a depressing effect both on bowlers and field. Midlane smote nearly cverylhine he received on the "on" side for four, ringing in some very nretty hits to Bnuarc snd deep lee He pnv« no chance from first to last. Oa tho other

hand Iliddleslone's pert'ormniiro : wan larffoly coloured by wristy ami enVolire drives to on and ofl'. These he ynrii'd with pretty to leu, «tid,' tttii.ll. limes, be showed a. cond cnininaiid oyer'; a rising ball. Doth men were thrr« l<>. bo "due; out," and due; out they' litid to be. The Wednosday' skipper iitiiu tho ehaiu;es on his bowliiiff, but n good combination seemed to boon when A. A. f.'corce and Corn-lay were entrusted with tho attack. Goiirlay wheeled up': his usual fast stuff-nml (Icorce was bowlum slows. This contrast in style Rot rid of Jlidlalie, who evenlually played ono of Goorco's into his wicket. It was two hours later before Hiddlestolie smote a ball into the "country" where tho alert iU'f.iirr not in and held n rather baffling catch. Tho other touch of crimson to the nfternnon'M linftiiu: was added by Grimmntt. Nearly all his runs wcro got by driving, and hiss timing was perfect. lie jumped in repeatedly to tho slow bowlers, and always with good result. Although his innings did not yield so much as others, it, wnstbo prettiest of tho day. D. Hay's iuiiiitga in the morning, resulted in* OT runs, and addeil to the good reputation ho has already inndo this season.

Dotails of tho score are as follow: — Wednesday—First innings 235 Saturday—First innings. ' D. Hav, c. and h. M'Oirr , ** BO W. Baker, b. M'Oirr *. 2 F. Ryan, run mil < !l .T. I>. lllacklock, b. M'Girr 23 F. Midlane, b. Georgo 87 J. S. Hiddlestono, e. Tnvlor, h, Kinvig '. 17t> T. M. Grace, c. and b. Gourlay fi W. A. Wagstaffc, h. Kinvig 15 C. Grimmett, c. M'Girr, b. Kinvig 41. 1\ M'lntosh, b. Gourlay (! J. V. Saunders, not out 0 Extras ....; «., 32 Total v. „„.... 423 Bowling Analysis.—M'Girr took three wickets for 98 runs: Kinvig» thrco for 90; Gourlay. two for 4fi; M'Konzie. nono for 19; Taylor, nono for 30; M'Mahon. nono for IS; Warne, nono for 20; Houlihan, nono for 38; and George, oho for 31. Wednesday—Second Innings. Warne, not out 11 Kinvig, b. Grace 0 Pickering, run out 10 M'Mahon, not out 2 Total for two wickets , 25