LIVELY CRICKET

Dominion, Volume 32, Issue 149, 20 March 1939, Page 11

LIVELY CRICKET

Knock-out Competition Keenly Fought TINDILL’S BIG SCORE Kilbirnie And Wellington In Final A brilliant double century by E. W. Tindill, the New Zealand representative wicketkeeper-bats-man, was the outstanding feature of the concluding day’s play on Saturday of the second round of the Wellington Cricket Association’s knock-out competition. Tindill was unbeaten with 201 after giving a solid display of confident batting. It was the highest individual score of the season in the senior grade. Several exciting finishes were witnessed. The unbeaten teams at the conclusion of the two rounds are Kilbirnie and Wellington, who will fight out the final. Excellent bowling by both sides saw Kilbirnie and Karori fight out au exciting game. Karori required 159 runs for an outright "win ill their second innings, but against hostile bowling by J. Ashenden and C. Parsloe could muster only 97, Kilbirnie winning by 61 runs. One hundred runs in arrears in the first innings against Wellington, Hutt batted vigorously in their second innings, declaring with seven wickets down for 250 runs. R. Kemp 137 and J. 11. Capstick 61 both batted well, lu the 90 minutes left for play, Wellington rattled up 137 runs for five wickets, falling only 14 runs short of an outright win. Tindill’s double century played a big part in giving Midland a commanding first innings’ lead over University, who were routed for S 6 runs iu the second knock. Midland winning by an innings and 66 runs. R. Crawford 79 and five wickets for 27 runs also contributed a big share to Midland’s convincing win. In the most exciting finish of the day, Institute beat College Old Boys by eight runs. Old Boys required 218 runs in their second innings for an outright win. Warehafn and du Chateau gave the side a great start, but a gallant effort fell eight runs short of the objective.

TRIUMPH FOR BOWLERS & Ashenden And Parsloe Rout Karori Kilbirnie beat Karori by 61 runs in the match completed on No. 2 wicket at the Basin Reserve on Saturday. Nilbirnic scored 148 in their first innings on the first day and added 124 in the second on Saturday. Karori scored 111 and 97. The bowlers were on top throughout and small scores resulted. Kilbirnie lost five wickets for 58, and but for a vigorous 43 by Wilson and 26 not out by Ward, might have found themselves in a difficult position. The only other batsmen to reach double figures were Lubransky (18) and Christophersen (11). R. Coupland took four wickets for 48 runs and Browne, in 3.3 overs, got three for iu. Browne's turn with the ball brought the Kilbirnie innings to a shtirpe close. Karori collapsed completely before the attack of I’arsloe and J. Ashenden. losing the first seven wickets'for 26 runs. W. Conpland and Margitieh. who scored .>8 and 25 not out respectively, made a late stand, aud were the only batsmen to reach double figures. Coupland's total included six fours. Parsloe took four wickets for 38 runs. J. Ashenden four for 34, and Allen the last two for seven tn 2.4 overs. Details: — Kilbirnie, first innings 148 Second Innings. C. K. Parsloe, c. Standidge. b. McDoua ] j H. F. Rice, e. andT. R. Coupland .... 9 11. Lubranseky. c. Hay, b. 11. Coupland 18 W. J. R. Christophersen, c. Hay, b. R. Coupland H S. Ward, not out O. L. Wrigley, absent 9 M. L. Monkhouse, run out 1 D. S. Wilson, c. R- Couplaud, b. Browne 4a •T. Ashenden, c. Duffy, b. R. Coupland 4 A Ashenden, b. Browne J R. Allen, b. Browne '. 9 Extras Total 121 Bowling Analysis.—R. Coupland ,14 overs, 1 maiden. 48 runs. 4 wickets: M. Browne. 3.3, 0, 15, 3: R. McDonald, 4,0, 1; A. Searell, 7,1, 25. 0. Karori, first innings '• -B4 Second Innings. ,T Duffv. c. Wilson, b. J. Ashenden .... 0 R. Coupland, c. Wilson, b. J. Ashenden 1 S Cutts. c. Christophersen, b. I’arsloe '- M Browne, c. J. Ashenden, b. Parsloe •• 4 D. Hay. b. J. Ashenden 1 J. Standidge, c. sub., b. J. Ashenden .. 8 C A. Briggs, C. Allen, b. Parsloe 3 W. Coupland, c. J. Ashenden, b. Allen u 8 T. A. Searell, c. Ward, b. Parsloe .... 8 G. Margitieh, not out 25 R. McDonald, b. Allen 9 Extras 7 Total 97 Bowling Analysis.—C. K. Parsloe, 9 overs, 1 maiden, 38 runs, 4 wickets; J. Ashenden, 8,1, 34, 4; D. S. Wilson, 2,1, 11, 0: R. Allen, 2.4, 0,7, 2. Umpires: Messrs. C. Webb and J. B. Watson. Enterprising Batting Some enterprisiflg batting provided spectators with plenty of incident in the match between Wellington and Hutt. Wellington’s tail wagged freely, Wrigley and Blundell helping the total along to 228 to give their side a lead of 100 runs on the first innings.

Mainly because of a bright partnership between R. Kemp and J. R. Capstick, Hutt were able to declare their second innings closed with 250 runs on the board for the loss of seven wickets. Kemp gave a grand display for his 137, compiled in 132 minutes, batting with the greatest confidence and treating the bowling with scant respect at times. He and Capstick were together while 178 runs were added in,loo minutes. Capstick was also in fine form, the pair taking complete charge of the bowling. With 90 minutes left for play. Wellington made a bold effort to force an outright win, and at stumps were 14 runs short of their objective. Airey and Whyte were the most successful batsmen. Wellington won by 100 runs on the first innings. Scores: — HUTT. First innings) 128 Second Innings. R. Kemp, st. Whyte, b. Meech 137 J. McCarthy, b. Morrissey 2 R. Stehr, c. O. Meech, b B.lundell .... 10 J. Capstick, b. Morrissy 61 B. Chatnpness, b. Morrissey 0 R. Qwillian, c. EH. b. Meech .1 C. Jarvis, c. Morgan, b. Morrissey .... 7 E. Gillies, not out 12 C. Fowler, not out Extras 15 Total for seven wickets, declared 250 Bowling Analysis.—R. Morrissey took

four wickets for 79 runs; E. Blunfiell one t'or 48; M. Meech, two for 4i ; L. Christmas, none for 17. Wellington!—Birst Innings. R. Whyte, b. Muir ••••••• 19 P. Henley, c. Fowler, l>. Cbampnesg .. 4 J. EU, c. Fowler, b. Capstick R. Morgan, c. Gillies, b. Champuess ■■ W. Airey, b. Champuess M. Meech. 1.b.w., b. Champuess 1 O. Meech. b. Champuess- 9 K. Wrigley, st. Fowler, b. Gillies .... eb R. Morrissey, b. Chumpness G. Christmas, b. Champness .2 E. Blundell, not out ?! Extras ** .. 228 Bowling Analvsis'.—B.''Champness took seven wickets for 76 runs; E. Gill les one for 31; J. Capstick, one tor 32; C. Muir, one for 75. Second Innings. R. Whyte, c. Capstick, b. Muir 43 P. Henley, b. Gillies "•» J. Ell, 1.b.w., b. Champness R. Morgan, c. Fowler, b. Champness .. * W. Airey, c. Capstoek. b. Kemp 60 M. Meech, noi obt 9 Extras _ Total for live wickets 1. s < Bowling Analysis.—C. Muir took otic wicket for 33 runs; E. Gillies, one for 40; B. Champness. two for 26; .1. Capstick, uonc for 16; R. Kemp, one for 9. Tindill’s Big Score Piling up the big total of 421 for three wickets, declared, and then routing their opponents in their second innings, Midland gained a convincing victory over University. , At the close of play on the first day University had been dismissed for and Midland had made 102 without lot*. Tindill was 56 and Buddle 41 vshen play was resumed. Buddle had added only two when he was bowled by Irteklebank A brilliant partnership between Crawford and Tindill, however, saw the end of University's, hopes. Ireatiug the bowling with scant respect, they sent the score up rapidly, and when Crawfordls wicket fell at 2.52 p.m. the total was ~u4 for two wickets. Crawford gave a brigh, display, scoring his 79. including 10 fours, in 66 minutes. Osborn joined Jindill, who reached his century soon afterward. Three hundred appeared on the board in less than three hours. -At the adjournment the score was 342 for three wickets, Tindill J5B not out. Osborn batted 51 minutes for 48 runs. _Tindii. passed his double century at 4.a4 p.m., «’ en the innings was declared closed. His knock was very sound and included 21 fours. , . , . • University began their second innings at 5.8. p.m. find were all out for 86 runs

at 6.20 p.m. Sheffield and Harpur were the opening batsmen. Sheffield stayed at the wicket 39 minutes and scored 19. including three fours. Wilson (31 not out) and McMillan (13) were the only other batsmen to reach double figures. Crawford was the most destructive bowler. er. Details: — UNIVERSITY. First Innings 2,0 Second Innings. J R. Sheffield, c. Tindill. b. Crawford 19 T A. Harpur. b. Randall 4 W Tricklebank. b. Randall 7 H H Whiting, b. Crawford b E M Hay. c. Buddle, b. Crawford ... 3 A. G. Wiren. 1.b.w.. b. Randall « P D. Wilson, not out 31 N. H. McMillan, c. Osborn, b. Henderson W. F Vietmeyer. e. Tindill, b. Crawford •••••.-•••••■• 9 H. E. Greig, c. Tindill, b. Crawtord ... ’ J. H. Ongley. absent 9 Extras Total 86 Bowline Analysis.—Randall. 8 overs, U maidens, 3 wickets, 43 runs: W. K Osborn, 3,0, 9,5; R. Crawford. 6.7, 0, o. -i ; u. Henderson. 2,0, 1, 8. MIDLAND.—First Innings. E. Tindill, not out 297 R Buddle, b. Trieklebauk K. Crawford, b. Trieklebauk a \V. H. Osborn, b. Vietmeyer 48 E. Armstrong, not out 31 Extras - 18 Total tor three wickets 421 Bowling Analysis. —M . Trieklebauk, 18 overs 1 maiden, 2 wickets, 97 runs; H. I'.. Greig, 11, 2,9, 44; T. A. Harpur. 10, 9,0, 197- N H McMillan, 11, 9,9, 08; W. F. Vietmeyer, 3,9, 1, 27; R. D. VMlsou, 8,0, 0, 59. Exciting Finish After being 72 runs behind on the first iuningrf, Wellington College Old Buy,s almost forced an outright win against institute. Set the ta>sk of securing 218 runs in their second knock, they were only eight runs short of their objective when the last wicket feH. The scores at the end of the first day s play were: luistitute, .123 and 53 for four; Wellington College Old Boys, 51. Institute’s second innings realized 145 runs, A. Lung, E. Bezzaut and J. Bodily being the only'batsmen to offer much opposition to the bowlers. . A splendid first-wicket -partnership by O. Warebam and V. H. du Chateau gave Old Boys a fighting chance in their second innings. A slump followed their dismissal, but G. D. Whyte und R. Boyes were associuted in an exciting eighth-wic-ket partnership which nearly brought success. The side was eventually disposed of by 6.20 p.m. for 209 runs, Institute winning by eight runs. Bilby bowled steadily, taking six wickets for 60 runs. Scores: — INSTITUTE. First Innings 12 3 Second Innings. J. Scott, 1.b.w., b. J. Lamason 3 It. McLean, b. Browne 2 M. Bilby, b. Browne 9 R. Crook, c. Wureham, b. J. Lamason 10 A.' Lang. c. Browne, b. Boyes 52 E. Bezzaut, b. R. Boyes 41 J. Boddy. 0. Thompson, b. Boyes 20 G. Churchill. J. Lamason, b. Whyte .. 3 M. Henderson, 1.b.w., b. Boyes 1 R. Buchan, not out 4 J. MeKeown, absent 9 Extras Total - 145 Bowling Analysis.—L. Browne, 11 overs, 2 maidens, 31 runs, 2 wickets; J. Lamuson, 13 8 14, 2; L. Mildcnhall, 4,2, 12, 0; R. Boyes, 10.1, 4, 25, 4; G. Whyte, 9,0, 32. 1. WELLINGTON COLLEGE O'LD BOYS. First Innings 51 Second Innings. C. Wareham, c. Crook, b. Bilby 44 V. 11. (Ju Chateau, run out P. Rough, 1.b.w., b. Bilby 9 IV liainblrd, c. sub., b. Crook H A. Thompson, c. Bezzant, b. Bilby 9 J. Lamason, b. Bilby ••• R. Lamason, b. Bilby ‘ L. V. Browne, ruu out 11. Boyes, b. Buchan -j G L. Whyte, c. Lang, b. Bilby JS> L. Mildenbull, not out 9 Extras Total 299 Bowling Analysis.—R. Crook 10 overs, 1 maiden, 47 runs, 1 wicket; R. Buchan, 9 0 42 '!• M. Henderson, 3, 0. 13, 0; M. Bilby, 10, I, 00. 6; J. Boddy, 4,0, 15, 0; A. Lang, 2,0, 18, 0. . (Lower Grade results on Page 14.)

IN OTHER CENTRES By Telegraph—Press Association. Cliristcliurcli: The final round of the Canterbury Cricket Association<s competitions was continued today in fine weather. Conditions were excellent but scoring for the most part was poor. By beating Lancaster Park decisively, Old Boys won the senior championship. Though another day was left for play, tjie position of runner-up cannot be determined till the other games are finished, but the team will probably be Sydenham. Results:— Old Boys, 198 (Page 83, Read five for 84, Cromb five for 07), and 24 for no wickets, beat Lancaster Park, 113 and 107 (Cook six for 39), by 10 wickets. St. Albans, 229 (Smith 82, Saunders three for 26, C. M. Ollivier three for 49), _and 29 for two, beat Old Collegians. 70 and 181 (Hamilton 47, Lester 47. Mulcock three for 44), bv eight wickets. West Christchurch. 111 and 145 for five wickets (Burton 42). met RiCcarton, 236. lilijst Christchurch, 109 and 118 (Newton five for 36, Oliver four for 42), met Sydenham, 46 and 113 for one wicket (Gasson not out 52, Devlin 43). Dunedin: The final series of champion-

ship cricket matches was begun on Saturday in good weather. Carisbrook A, whose position at the head of the list is unassailable, did poorly against the runnersup, Old Boys, scoring only 94 and 22 for one wicket. Old Boys totalled 182 (Edwards 71, Mills 54, Niinnio six for 69). Kaikorai dismissed University for 62 (McGregor three for none, Talbot three for 21), and replied wi(h 177 (Talbot 39, Anderson 32). Against Albion, Grange scored 242 (Knight 45, Tomkinson 44, Lemin 36 not out, Silver five for 80J. Albion has lost two for 55 (Allen 25 not out). Carisbrook B had a good day against Dunedin, batting all the afternoon for 319 (McMillian not out 80, Milnes 63, Dick 58, O'Sullivan four for 65).