CRICKET

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 125, 24 February 1928, Page 3

CRICKET

AUSTRALIA v. NORTH OTAGO

MATCH DRAWN By Telegbaph.—Pbess association, Oamaru, February 23. For the second day’s play in the cricket mateli Australia, v. North Otago the day was overcast and threatening, but no rain fell. The wieket and outfield were in good condition. The Australians forced the pa.-e, carrying the total to 418 before the side was dismissed. Oxenham gate a solid display for 116, and Kippax an outstanding innings for 76. North Otago were vastly improved, in the second innings, scoring 268 for the Joss of six wickets. Zimmerman gave a dashing display of 117 undefeated, his total including sixteen 4’s and live (i’s. Tho match was drawn, and the visitors left to-night to play Otago to-morrow. Kippax and Oxenham resumed batting to Inder and Carrington. Kippax forced tho pace and 300 was soon indicated on the board. He skied one to Robertson, who failed to hold the catch. The following over he gave another chance in the slips to Carrington off Inder. which was accepted. Kippax had played a sterlings innings for 76, and until the over before his dismissal bad given no. semblance of a chance. YVoodfull joined Oxenham, both scoring freely. The board showed 330 after half an hour’s play. Zimmernmn took over from Carrington and with the fifth ball clean bowled YVoodfull. Richardson joined Oxenham and had another life, returning one to Inder, who failed to hold it. At 359 Hargreaves took over from Inder. Richardson registered IS from an over, including a. 6. When 380 appeared , Richardson played back to Hargreaves nnd hit the wieket after breezy cricket for 27. Grimmett filled the breach, but did not stay long, placing one into Robertson’s hands at 9. .Inst, after tile fourth bundled had been hoisted Morton joined Oxenham, and the bowling was treated with scant respect, but Oxenham was again missed in the slips by McDonald. Next over Oxenham’s innings came to a close through his returning one to Inder. Oxenham scored 169 in 3hrs. 7min.. his innings from 50 being bright, entertaining cricket. McNamee, the last man. after a brace skied one to Sumpter, and the end came with the score at 418.

With about 20 minutes’ play left before lunch, North Otago commenced their second innings. Sumpter aud Uttlcv opened to Morton ami McNamee. Runs'came slowly, and al the luncheon adjournment 8 was showing without Joss.

On resuming. Ponsford and Kippax took Hie leather, and the rate of scoring increased, Sumpter driving the latter for six, ami another four brought 60 up. I’onsford was relieved by Schneider, and Sumpter lifted him for another six, and a further six brought him his half-century. 'Two balls later lie was dismissed by placing a hot one in Blackie's hands. Sumpter's 56 included three sixes and seven fours. Carrington joined Ct Hey, and when 100 was hoisted the latter skied one to Oxenham, after a sound innings for 39. Hargreaves followed, but did not stay long. McNamee accepting a catch deep behind the bowler. Zimmerman snicked a couple through the slips, and 110 was showing on tho board. Carrington wont also. Richardson snapping him up behind the wickets. McDonald, partnered his captain, and sent up 110 with n boundary. Jackson replaced Woodfull. and Alexander relieved Schneider, McDonald being caught by Richardson at 19. Jones followed, only io fall a victim to Richardson after scoring a brace. Zimmerman was scoring ireely, and reached 511 in 28 minutes. Robertson joined Zimmerman, who gave a hot return to Jackson, who failed to hold it. Zimmerman acknowledged tho letoff by driving him for three fours and a 6, taking 18 off the over and sending up the second hundred. Kippax took tho leather from Alexander, Robertson hitting a full toss to the boundary. Zimmerman brought the spectators io their feet by scoring two sixes, a four, a i brace, and a single off Schneider, leaching his century in IGminutes. The board was then showing 252. Zimmerman made a century against Southland, and to-day’s performance gives him his second century in two representative matches this season." Zinimermgn took nine off Schneider, making 268 when time was called. NORTH OTAGO. First innings 118 Second innings. T'tlloy. c. Oxenham. I>. Schneider .. 39 Sumpter, c. and b. Schneider 56 Carrington, c. Richardson, b. Schneider .. 4 Hargreaves, c. McNamee, b. Schneider 1 Zimmerman, not out U" McDonald, e. Richardson, b. Jackson 29 Jones, c. Richardson, b. Jackson 2 Robertson, not out 22 Extras 7 Total, for six wickets 268 AUSTRALIA. First innings. W. H. Ponsford, st. Jones, b. Carrington 38 I\. Y’. Schneider, 1.b.w., b. Carrington 31 W. C. Alexander, b. Inder 1 A. Jackson, e. Robertson, b. Zimmerman 44 '. F. Kippox. c. Carringion. I>. Inder 7(1 P, K. Oxenham. e. and b. Inder 169 W. U. Woodfull. h. Zimmerman 13 4’. Y’. Richardson, b. Hargreaves 27 C. V. Grimmet. e. Robertson, b. Hargreaves 9 F. Morton, not out 22 R. McNamee, e. Sumpter, b. McDonald 2 Extras 15 Total 148 Fall of wickets: One for 75. two for 76, three for 78, four for 116, five for

308, six for 343. seven for 382, eight for 401, nine for 433.

Bowling Analysis Zimmerman took two wickets for 85 runs; Carrington, two for 81: Hargreaves, two for 91; McDonald, one for 7; Inder. three for 105. MANAWATU WIN HAWKE CUP VICTORY BY FORTY-FOUR RUNS GALLICHAN’S FINE STAND Dominion Special Service. Wanganui, February 23. The Hawke Cup match between Matiawalii and Wanganui was concluded at Cook's Gardens late this afternoon, and resulted in -Manawatu Rhe challengers) defeating Wanganui (the holders) liy 14 runs. At tlio conclusion of the match -Mr. IV. J. Treadwell, president of the Wanganui Cricket Association. congratulated the winning team on their victory, ami presented the cup to Ongley, captain of the visiting team. Ongley said that Manawatu had been trying to wiu the Hawke Cup for the past twenty years, and this was tho first time they had succeeded in wresting the trophy. in their first innings yesterday Wanganui made 325, and at the close of the day’s play the visitors had lost five wickets for 144 runs. The not-out batsmen, Gallichau (30) and McSweeney (0). continued to the bowling of Wood' and

Bernini. Gallichan brought 150 up when ho singled Bernau. Three leg-byes followed and Gallichan sent the next one to the track, making his total 40. M.cSweeney opened his account oft Holland, who was now bowling in place of Wood, punching him through the slips to the boundary. Gallichan's half-century appeared when ho snicked a pretty one to leg. The scoring was consistent, both batsmen finding the track with wellplaced shots. Four byes brought the second century up. The score mounted steadily, and at 11.45 a.rn. the visitors’ score was 225. Thakabou relieved Bernau at the northern end. while 11. Williams took up the trundling from Holland at the southern end. Despite a well-placed field the batsmen continued to score singles with an occasional boundary hit. McSweeney sent the leather t<> the off for two off Williams, and then drove the same bowler to the truce. -McSweeney’s score at this stage was 40 and Gallichan's 71. The fieldsmen were getting plenty of leather hunting. chasing the ball in all directions. while Gallichan and MeSweeney were giving an exhilarating exhibition with the bat. The pair put on a hundred runs in just under an hour. Two hundred and fifty appeared alien Gallichan notched a single. McSweeney had now reached his half-century, -while Gallichan was in the eighties. Orr was ringing on the changes, and Kerr came on in place of Thakabou, but the batsmen appeared well set. Singles continued to be registered with monotonous regularity. Gallichan dispatched Holland to the boundary with a powerful drive and 270 appeared on the board. A smartly-run single saw Gallichan reach IK), and speculation was rife as to whether he would top the century. Gallichan snicked three singles and then banged Williams to the track, making him three short of the century. When the score was 252 MeSweeney skied one to Symes at mid-off. 282— (I—. Vi. The partnership had been a prolific one for Manawatu, the pair putting on well over a hundred runs. Mullins, the well-known Alanawatu representative footballer, was the newcomer. Amidst; applause Gallichan reached the coveted century when he singled Williams to leg. After scoring three runs Mullins was bowled by Holland. 289—7—3. Ongley was the next man to go to the crease. Galliehau was monopolising the bowling and found the boundary twice in succession, so that the 3(i() mark was reached. After the lunch adjournment Ongley did not last, long, being bowled by Hernan. 315—8—1. O’Keefe parlnered Gallichan and opened with a single. When Gallichan faced the Ixtwliug he pulled Bernau to 1 the track, and four byes followed, the score at this stage being 322. ' When Galliehau was 143 he lifted one to square-leg which was accepted by Williams. 338 —9—113. The retiring batsman received a flattering reception on going to the pavilion. Gallichan’s stay at the wickets had been marked by judicious batting. Diedrich was the last'man iu and he scored one run, then skied one into the country and it was taken by Symes, the innings closing for 345. Wanganui required to make 185 and commenced their second innings at five minutes to three. In then’ second attempt the home team could only make 111. being 44 runs short of the required total to win. The chief scorers were: Wood (32), Keri (22), and 11. Williams (20). UMPIRES FOR SATURDAY Following are the umpires for to-mor-row :— Senior: Hutt v. Kilbirnie, at Hutt, J. Rodgers and L. T. Cobcroft. Thorndon v. University. Kilbirnie No. 1. C. Webb and S. A. Smith. Y.M.C.A. v. Wellington. Kelburn Park No. J. J. R. Burley and S. 11. Forgusson. Old Boys v. Institute. Basin Reserve No. 1. A. Francis and W. Page. Midland v. Petonc. Basin Reserve No. 2. J. Thawley and C. G. Wilson. Junior A: Petonc v. Thorndon, Petonc No. 1. W. B. Gough and J. S pence. Old Boys v. Institute, Anderson Park No. 1, W. E. Watts and R. Hendry. Kilbirnie v. Midland. Kelburn Park No. 2. L. E. Bell and G. Walden. Junior B. Old Boys v. Wellington College. College ground No. 1. F. W. Claytun and E. A. Isaac. Junior C: Wellington College v. Wellington A. College ground No. 2, J. D. May and W. J. Chatfield. All matches iu A, B, C, and D grades I

are for one Saturday only, being continuation of matches commenced on January 7. A match between teams representing Wellington Tramways and Christchurch Tramwavs will be played at Kiibirnie on Mondav and Tuesday, commencing nt 10 a.m. each day. Tito umpires appointed are Messrs. IL M. McGirr and S. A. Smith. COUNTY CRICKET POINTS METHOD OF SCORING. London, February 22. Rejecting Lancashire's proposa I to abolish the points for n first innings lead, flip. M.C.C. Advisory Committee appointed a sub-committee to decide on the, method of scoring.