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CRICKET.

[By the Breaker.] THE PLUNKET SHIELD MATCH. The meeting of Canterbury and Wellington was keenly looked forward to by Wellington 'enthusiasts, but tho overwhelming defeat whicli the Southerners handed nut was not in tho least expected here, it was generally reckoned in this city that Wellington would win. However, congratulations to Can-, terbury. , r, iThe Old Complaint. Returned Wellingtonians'say that tho match from their point of view was lost through Inir men riiissing catches. About nino chances woro dropped during tho two innings, and the Canterbury batsmen, who made tho leading scores in each innings, wore 1 badly missed when they were very few on. It is hardly Wellington's day oh, when some of-their bof.t fieldsmen drop easy chances. Tucker, for instance, lost ono which was spooned into his . hands. Saunders, who bowled very well, suffered most from t*io opidemic. Ho should havo had about fourteen wickets for the match instead of ten, and had them at less expenso than the ten. Tho Wellington Batting. , "Tho Native" in tho "Weekly Tress" has tho following noto on our batsmen: —"There is no denying tho fact that tho Wellington, batting in this match was very poor. lam not gciiig to say that they Jiavo not a number of good batsmen on tho side, perhaps as good as, most of our owii meir. Records go to prove it, and occasional strokes in tho play clearly betokened ,it. I3ut taken all through it was milch below representative form. 1 am strongly of opinion that they were overawed by tho big score put up against thorn omtho first day, and that this cramped their , play, and so prevented them giving us tho best of which they aro capable. Apart from the runs made I should say that Hiddlastnne is the "cliVjsicst'' bat on tho side. Unlike most of tho others, there was an entire absence,, of that letting tho ball hit tho bat. He showed himself possessed of many good and powerful strokes, and even his defensivo shots had sufficient power behind them to get him runs at times. I should imagine he: would bo a dangerous man to get loose on bowling that was a bit worn, and it might be suggested thai it would be. moro advantageous to tho side if "rockier" batsmen were sent in first. Baker, Joplin, M'Girr, Hay, and IWagstaff are all young batsmen, who, I think, aro capable of better things than we saw from them, and may bo expected to he.seen in Wellington repre- > scntative teams, o? the fufcurO;—Midiane' is still a good bat, but'J'hojfiiii tho clds3 that gave him a place in the New Zealand team many years ago. Blacklock has not fulfilled 'his'" enrly promise, whilst thcro may. bo much truth, in tho opinion expressed by, a Wellington man that Tucker should hard mfido way. for a younger player. East Team's, Tour. "Tho best trip yet," said members of tho■ East team who'-returned last Saturday from 'their annual outing across (the Straits. "The weather wa3 perfect and the hospitality unbounded." The team left, Wellington at 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve,, and after a smooth passago Nelson was reached at G a.m. tfaggago was collected, and tho team left by motors for Brightwater, arriving there in time for breakfast. In the afternoon members wero entertained at tea by the Brightwater ladies at tha Spring Grove teniiis courts. . Matches'at Motuolia and Brightwater. On Friday (Boxing Day) tho team left Brightwater by motors for Mottieka (about 27 miles distant), tho run being accomplished in a little over an hour. Members enjoyed illie riut through tho npplo lauds of tho district, and wcro 1 delighted with what they raw. Tho team played Motueka. Batting first, Motueka made 124. L. Canton 19, A. Hunt 11, H. Smith 15, R. I'Vnvler 15, • and E. Duncan 22 were the dotiblc-Sguro 'scorers. East replied with 89, Rucohiinga 33 and Walters 12 being the only 1 double-figure scorers. Twohill; ' Smith, 'and Hutchings; divided .tho bowling, i [while 1 for Mottieka. Hunt and Parkes i.wero tho most successful. Tho team left j'Motmoka about 6.30 p.m. on the return, 'and reached Brightwater at 7.30 p.m.,. , after' a very enjoyable day. . On Saturday at Brightwater the team I met and defeated Brightwater" rathor easily. East in their only strike made [■230 (Nash 83, Smith 36, Johnston 31, Walters 31). Brightwater could only i.jnake 52 and 41 in their attempt to play teutohings, who didi somo splendid bowling. In tho first innings (assisted by Stumper Bowen), ho secured the whole ,ten wickets for 33 runs, and in the second got six for 19, including the hat,trick. Twohiill got threo for 10. For Brightwater. Faney. ,was the, most successful Iwler.

[tTwo Mora Victories. I On Sunday the team were.' ta&en for \a drive through the Wairoa Gorge, and a most enjoyable day was spent. On iMomday a game was played at Wakefield with the Wai-iti Club. Wai-iti (made 73 in.their first.knook (Cliff Griffiths 24 being the _ on!y_ double-figure scorer). Bast replied with 63 (Collett 14, Nash 13). Batting again, Wai-iti made 71, and East, requiring 82 to win, the necessary runs were secured for tho doss of four wickets (Walters 33, Nash 18 not out, and Johnston 10 liot out). East's best bowlers were Hutchings and Nash, and for Wai-iti Baigcnt and i/Ihomason also howled well. I On Tuesday at Richmond tho team timet and defeated the Phoenix Club by. 106 runs on tlio first innings. Batting first Phoonix mado 70 (M'Evoy 31). CEast got 106. At one stage eight 'nvickets wero down for 48, but Hutchlings (32), Johnston (15), Twohill and iLloyd (12), pulled tho game out of the 'fire. Bowling for East, Johnston took five (for 14, while for Phoonix, Briggs and 'Goodman wore most successful. In 'their second attempt Phoenix made 138. Missed Train j attanded Wedding. On Wednesday at Brightwatcr tho ''Country Reps' r were played, and a most exciting game was won by four runs With tho last wicket in* East required two to win. "Country Reps'' ■made 144. Thomason 30, Lines 33, T. .Knapp 21, Haycock 21, and Best 12 batted' well. East made 148. Hero iafain six wickets wero down for 70 (Sutchings' 10; Carruthers 13, and 'Murphy 34), but IwohiU (42) and 'Jackson (20) brought the side through. For Brightwater, Lines and Kmipp bowled well, and Johnston and Hutchtngs for East. , On Thursday (New lear s Day) the team was to have left for Blenheim, but owing to the train passing through lirightwater sooner than expected, the team missed tho train and steamer Connection. A wire was sent to Blenheim advising them of the position, ami no undue " inconvenience was caused through tiio cancellation of the gamo. This gave members an opportunity to attend the wedding of a member of the team which thev would otherwise have missod. Mr. J. Hutchings and Miss Grace Hill wero tho contracting parties. Mr Harry Collett. was tho best man. Fridav'wa.i spent in driving round tho (WsT'ct, and on Saturday the team caught tho Pateena, leaving at 10 a.m. rnd arriving at .Wellington on S&tur-

IRTS AND OTHER PASTIMES.

day night. The thanks of the team are duo to the ladies of Brightwater for their kindness in providing the afternoon teas, and to Messrs. Knapp (2), Hall, Max, Duncan, and Dr. Hugh Tearless, who did all in their power to sco that members enjoyed themselves. Ths Coming of the Kangaroo. "Tho Board of Control has received applications from several of tho players who contemplate visiting New Zealand with an Australian team this season says a writer in tho Sydney "Referee"). Aftiong tho names put forward arc those of M. A. Noble, V. Trnmpor, V. S; Hansford, W. W. Armstrong, H. Carter, and F. Laver. Tho terms, 1 understand, - are that 50 per cent, of the gross gates bo given to tliQ visitors, who will defray their own expenses. It is to bo sincerely regretted that' tho New Zealand Crickct Council did not take the board into its confidence at tho proper juncture, that is, as soon as tho contemplated tour was officially before it. Most of tho criticism .levelled at the New Zealand Council in this matter by writers in tho New Zealand press is qnito reasonable. Ths moro olio dwells upon it, the more ono is puzzled by the attitude of tho New Zealand official body in its dealings with the official 1 Irody in Australia. In Sydney -official feeling seems to- bo that in all tho circumstances tho visit of such a team as is contemplated will not;bo in tho interests of oricket. And if that be the view in tho other States, official sanction is not likely to be given. This is to be regretted, because it'may throw New Zealand back again, after making such good headway in the direction of establishing- ■ reciprocal: relations ' with the different State Associations in Australia. Indeed, no matter what happens now, tho healthy and cordial feol-' mg which assisted to secure for tho, N : ew Zealand team such' favourable terms for their matches in tho States is sure to be unsettled. Takings at New. Zealand's Matoh. "The visits of Australian teams to Now Zealand (continues the writer) are beneficial, but tho visits of New Zealand teani3 to Australia aro at least quite as essential, if the cricket of the Dominion is to make anything like a satisfactory advance year after year. The money taken at tho Sydney match shows that while such liberal terms are offered by the State Associations thcro is little risk in sending n team across, provided it be representative of tho Dominion. The men will ]earn more on such a tour than, they might learn at home in ten years. And education of this nature is what New Zealand cricketers need. Tho gross takings at tho New Zcalanders' match in Sydney was £273. A a tho visitors aro given the gross net returns, that is, all left after match expenses aro paid, they receive .about., £200 from tho niatch. This is highly satisfactory, for what proved -to be' a two-days' match. 'I'lio Queensland' Assooiation, ,1 understand, lost on their guarantee •*>« &<5 to tho New Zealanders." The Kiwi Explains. A member of the New Zealand team now touring Australia has this to say of the Maorilanders' big defeat by New South Wales:—"Wo started our tour by playing on a hard wickot at Maitland, then we went to a matting wicket, thence to a 3low difficult wicket at Br.isbane,. and from there wo ! ovent straight to the Sydney crickct ground, with practically no practice thereon, and wiiat is the result? You know it. Could any ono expect much moro from us ? Why, tho English teams when they come to Australia have a fortnight's net practice at Adelaide before they start playing, and even then you will find that the majority of tho English cracks cannot get going on these wickets for a couplo of months. Tho Sydney wicket is very fast, and wo poor New Zealand tyros were making our strokes after the ball had passed us, with tho natural consequence that our v/ickets were down quick and lively. Once a fellow gets used to T:ho pace of the wickets hero, he should make stacks of runs, as thcro is no fear of tho halls bumping or shooting. I think there is more skill required to make runs in New Zealand than in Australia, and if wo wore to play somo of tho strokes that Macartney and Trumper have shown us we would not mako many. They drive balls with a horizontal bat, and hit across tho ball with impunity. They know exactly tho height tho ball will riso and 'the pace it will ccino from the pitch, consequently they can play every stroko with confidence. However, wo all failed dismally, with two or threo exceptions, but wo hopo to do better in Victoria." V/hat Macartney Did to Us.. A member of the New Zealand team writing to. the Auckland "Herald" ■says: —'"Now South Wales knocked our bowling about unmercifully, and Macartney gave us an exhibition of batting that wo all will never forget. Ho scores off everything. If a ball is slightly, short bang it goes against tho leg fence. If over-pitched it is dispatched in any direction where there is no fieldsman. Good-length balls arc driven, at will, and full-pitchcrs, of course, aro certain fours. Balls on tho off are cut with tho precision of a machine, and glancing is not overlooked by Macartney. Collins is a stylish bat, and tho coming colt in New South Wales,, is, in my opinion, Andrews, who places tho ball as well as the rest. Kelleway is a much improved bowler. He puts his heart and soul into his work, and is what we in New Zealand call a fast bowler. Scott is fast, but that's all. Mailoy. the googly bowler, come off tho pitch very fast, and is deceptive in his flight. Our 6econd innings was a sorry spectacle, and Sandman again was top-scorer. Ho goes at tho howling all the time, and the crowd was greatly taken with him, his Tuning between tho wiokets pleasing all. Robinson was the' only bowler on our aide who looked like a bowler. Ho had Bardsley in sore trouble, and eventually howled him/'

The Tourists* Record Creditable. Though the New Zealanders . failed against New South Wales, their general record to date is very creditable, as an Australian writer ■ points out. Their Sydney form with tho bat was clearly too bad to be correct. A number of the men shaped like stayers, yet did not last at the wickets. Tho 1899 New Zealand toain wero oppdscd by a more seasoned and moro powerful New South Wales team, and wero defeated bv an innings and 384 runs, the home eleven making 688, arid the visitors 140 and 04. T. 11. M'Kibbin, W. P. Howell, M. A. Noble, and L. W. I'yo secured the wickets. That match lasted into tlio third day, 792 runs heing scored. Last week's was finished in less than two full days, in which 780 runs were scored, tho homo team piling them on faster, even, than Victor Trumper (253) and B. W. I r arquliar (110) did 14 years ago. , A. well-known university professor wlio lias taken' much interest hi (he woman's suffrage movement was persuaded lo carry a banner ill a paiado that was held iii New York some months ago. His wife observed him marching with n dejected air and carrying his banner so that it hung limply on its standard, and later s'no reproved him for not making a better appearance. "Why didn't you niavch liko esomobody and let pconle see your banner?" she said. "My dear,'" meekly replied tho professor, "did you see what was on tho tanner? It read; "Any man can. rote, JY>J, SHW't I?"-

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Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1954, 10 January 1914, Page 12

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CRICKET. Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1954, 10 January 1914, Page 12

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