AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2011, 19 March 1914, Page 7

AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS.

MATCH AT NELSON. e fßy T«l«israj>h.—Frajn Aseoolnttoßj Nelson, March 18. The Australians commenced their mateh against fifteen of Nelson to-day in fine -weather. Owing to heavy, rain last night play was not commenced until after lunch. Australia won the toss and sciit Nelson, to tho wickets. Their 'innings occupied two hours and a ', quarter, 145 runs being compiled when ! stumps were drawn. Australia have j. lost no wickets for 26 runs. Scores:— -' . ■ Nelson. f >l I Neale, b. Armstrong •>' 12 ■ Mead, c. Noble, b. Armstrong 9 Saxon, b. Laver .....'. 35 ■ Knapp, b. Laver ■•■■■■■ '2, Broad, b. Laver ••••••. ' 5 '. Colcman, b. Armstrong 13 ! Stratton, c-Dolling, [b. Laver 1 Saunders,'c. Trumper, b. Armstrong 9 Smith, b. Laver ;::'.:...::::. ..v."..;.';' ■ 0 Eichmond. St. Waddy, b. Laver ... 1 Haycock, b. Laver '2 Thomas, b. Laver J . Vercoe, b. Laver 1 Lane, b. Laver :. 6 ? Allcott, not out .: 4 I Byes ..".' 6 I Total 145 I Bowling analysis .—Armstrong , took a four wickets for 75 runs; Laver,. ten 5 for 44; Noble, none for 20. ° ■ Australia. g M'Gregor, not out 9 - M'Kenzie, not out 14 4 Extras 2

Total for no ivickets 26 In the evening tho Australian team were entertained at dinner by the Nelson. Cricket Association.