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Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 78, 27 December 1919, Page 10

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PLUNKET SHIELD CONTEST WELLINGTON V. CANTERBURY By Telegraph—Press Association. Christchurch, December 2G. The Plunket Shield match Wellington v. Canterbury commenced at lLagley Park on Christmas afternoon. The weather was dull but very pleasant, and on tho wholo the conditions were ideal both for players and onlookers, the latter attending in • considerable numbers end contributing ,£122 6s. at tho gates. Prom tho fact that' Wellington batted tl.e' wholo afternoon for 223 it might bo thought play was slow, but it was rather tho good bowling of tho Canterbury men than tho weak batting of their opponents that was responsible for this. If the Northerners' batting was rather slow it was certainly very, solid, and a keen observer would acknowledge them to bo a good batting side. Burton has given several good displays in Christchurch and Thursday's was one of tho best. With few exceptions he played tho bowling with easo and confidence. His play was never slow, and h$ was looking for runs all the time. He went right out to M'Ewin and mado a lot of beautiful drives oft' what would havo been good length balls. On the whole it was a very good and attractivo innings. Condliffe played even sounder cricket than Burton. He played tho "rock" gamo to perfection, and the best of bowling was met with tlio solidest of defence. Ho simply waited for tlio - liitablo ball and then lie punished it for all he was worth, and most of his scoring shots were powerful and woll executed. Of the veteran Wilson it may bo said that "age cannot wither" his. versatile play. He made ouite a number of fine strokes and got M'Ewin round to leg repeatedly, but this eventually cost him his wicket. Baker played-masterlv cricket until an extra good one from Read beat him. M'Girr and Hntchings each got their runs nice batting. Tho Canterbury attack was eurprisinglv good. Eeeso had « good array of boivlers, and ho worked them to goai- -affect. Sandman and Read were the stock trundlers, and they were in their best form. Read only got into tho team through Bennett's withdrawal. Ho sent down a, few fad length balls, but for the most part lie had the batsmen woll under control. Sandman also bowled splendidly, keeping a good length alid frequently giving tho batsmen trouble. M'Ewin was not at his best and seemed unable to get them up. .Thomas was very steady, keeping runs down well, but ho failed to get ft wicket. Reese and Evans wore also in good form, and at no time of play was the bowling "collared." Brunton's work at the wicket was first-class, whilst tho Canterbury fielding was quito up to standard. DETAILED SCORES. < WELLINGTON. First. Innings. W. A. Baker, b. Read 16 H. Jt. Lambert, b. Read 4 M. J. Dind, b. Sandman 13 H. E. Burton, c. Brunton, b. Sandman St CG. Wilson, c. Read, b. M'Ewin... 2!) It M. M'Girr, b. Sandman 1G J. W. Condliffo, b. Evans '18 J. Hntchings, b. Reeso 1G W. S. Brice, c. Patrick, b. Rend ... 7' B. S[. Harris, not out 2 W. Garrod, not out 2 Extras G Total for nino wicketa 223 ' BECOMD DAY'S PLAY. ' SPOILED BY RAIN. A heavy sou'-westor with driving rain completely spoiled tho second day's play. The match was resumed at 11 a.m. Wellington wero soon all out for 239. The additional scores were: Marris, not out, 13: Garrod, c Blunt, b. Gocdninn, 7. Bowling analysis—Read took 3 wickets for SJ runs; Sandman, -1 for G,l; M'Ewin, 1 for' 38; Thomas, none for 19; Reese, 1 2(1; Evans, 1 for 13. Steady rain *i>t in shortly after Cantnrbury started battimg, and play was I abandoned for the day. 'The scores in Canterbury's first innings are: W. R. I Patrick, not out. 7; Blunt, not out, 15; extras, 7. Total for no wickets, 29. MATCH FOn HAWKE CUP." ■ WANGANUI V. POVERTY BAY. By Telegraph—Press Association. Gisborne, Decembor 20. The Hawke Cup cricket match, Wanganui (challengers)" v. _ Poverty Bay (holders), opened to-day, in fine \weatlier. The wicket was firm, but tho field was rough. Wamranui in the first innings made 257, and Poverty Bay when stumps were drawn had 178 for two wickets. Scores:— WANGANUI.—First Innings. Gibson, c. Reeves, >b. M'Lachlan 123 Wood, st. Ellis, b. M'Laclilan P 2 R. Arton. b. Scholium 43 Bernau. b. M'Lachlan 4 Treadwell, b. Coombcs ! G London, c. Ellis, b. Blair 23 F. Meuli, c. and b. Scholium f>B Plqasants, run out 13 Tronson, b. Coombe3 0 Wells, run out 0 Gilmer, not out 7 Extras 36 Total 257 Bowling Analysis.—M'Lachlan took two wick»ts for GG runs; Scholium, one for--31; Coonibes, three for 35; Temperton, none for l-l. POVERTY BAY.—First Innings. Pere, 1.b.w., b. Tronson 30 "Rlair, c. and b. Tronson 61 Reeves, not out .'... '12 Foster, not out 18 Extras 27 Two wickets for 1"8 WANGANUI AND MANAWATU. By Telegraph—Press Association. Wanganui, December 26. The cricket match between Wanganui and Manawatu representatives commenced to-day in dull and showery weather. Batting first on an easy wicket ''Manawatu scored 3.>1, the principal scorers being Eelington AG. Mullins 53, M'Vicar 50, Ilodder dti, Miller 22, Lye 24. Bowling for Wanganui, Holland took three wickets for 100 runs. Falconer four for 111, Reevo two for 57, and Blamires. one for G3. Wanganui scored Sfl for ono wicket (Blamires 25, not out), wihcn rain stopped tlio play. inter-state" match (Rcc. December 26, 11.25 p.m.) Melbourno, December 26. The cricket match Victoria versus New Sfliitb Wales was commenced to-day on a good wicket Viotorin has lost four wickets for 252 (Mayne 131, Park 92).— Press Assn.