SENIOR CRICKET

Dominion, Volume 32, Issue 155, 27 March 1939, Page 11

SENIOR CRICKET

Postponed Because Of Rain KNOCK-OUT FINAL Early Start Likely Next Saturday Starting shortly after midday, steady rain fell in Wellington on Saturday for about two hours and caused the final round of matches in the senior knock-out cricket competition to be postponed. The ruin had little effect on wickets and outfields, being mainly a thick drizzle. The decision was left in the hands of the team captains on the various grounds. For fully an hour they watched for any sign of the weather lifting. There was none, and play was called off. Later the rain clouds cleared, giving way to warm sunshine, but it was too late. With only one Saturday left to complete the competition, it is considered probable that the Wellington Cricket Association will endeavour to arrange an early start for at least the final between Kilbirnie and Wellington. Lower Grade Results A few lower grade games were played. Results are:— Second Grade. Johnsonville, 58 for no wickets (Moore 41 not out), met Wellington. Midland. 305 (Dalton 86, Ralfe 68, Jack 49, K. Allen 43 : Flanagan four wiekets for 101 runs, Doherty two for 40, Wilson two for 53), met Kilbirnie, 20 for two wickets. St. Patrick’s Old Boys defaulted to Petone. Junior A. Hospital 277 (H. Trewick 75, Kenny SS, Miles 3S, Lawrence 30, J. Trewick 24; Sutton five for 63),. met Karori 124 for four (Warwick 48, Marshall 25). Junior 81. ? Onslow, 191 for five wickets, declared (Bringang 69 not out, Gentry 43, Cook 40), beat Institute B, 43 (Perston 22, Gentry four for seven) and 59 (Simmonds five for 26), by an innings and SO runs—an Bpt. win. Wellington, 392 (Arndt 200 not out, Holdstock 67), met Institute A, I's for no wickets. Junior E. Institute, 234 (Spolsky 59. Griffiths 48, Wright 32; Cook five for 32) and 94 (Pinkerton 33; Cook four for 38), beat Karori, 186 (Gray 54, Cook 60; Griffiths four for 18, Fraser two for 32) and 113 (Joiner 42; Griffiths five for 34), by 29 runs —an Spt. win. Y.M.C.A. defaulted to Onslow. Johnsonville, 133 (Fisher 31, Knott 83; Rogers four for 41), beat Hutt, 119 (Hudson 45; Fisher six for 29). Third Grade. Institute, 237 (Morling 58, Teagle 33; McFarlane three for 61), beat Onslow A, 107 (Christian 46; Kelly five for 52, Morlipg three for 15), by 130 runs on the first innings—a spt. win. Onslow B, 146 for six wickets (McHugh 28, J. Garty 28, E. Garty 27 not out, Okeby 22; Loughnan four for 30), drew with Kilbirnie A. 176 (Cameron 40, Stott 35, Alexander 30). Onslow D, 212 (Armstrong 78, Duffy 56; O’Sullivan five for 61), beat University, 142 (Bray 51, Stilwell 47; Duffy three for 30, including the hat trick, Jones three for 26), by 70 runs on the first innings—a spt. win.

MERCANTILE CRICKET Practicaly All Games Abandoned With the exception of a few lower grade games, Mercantile League fixtures on Saturday were cancelled because of the rain. The decisions were left in the hands of the team captains, the majority of whom were unanimous in abandoning the games. As there is only four and a quarter hours’ play in Mercantile League games, it was realized that little purpose would be served in waiting for the weather to clear, particularly in matches which had a vital bearing on championships. In those games which, were completed a late start was made. Tn the B grade. Smith and Smith, 217 for five (Dobbs 75, Henderson 55, Carrington 27,- Roberts 23 ; Heatherwick four for 78), beat Telephone Exchange, 185 (Heatherwick 101, Raxworthy 28). In the E grade, Customs Department, 126 for five, declared (Kean 58, Meiers 3S) aud 115 for one (Kean 50 not out, Perkins 36 not out), beat Insurance A. 69 (Vennimore 39) and 147 (Vennimorc 59). In the G grade. Dominion Motors, 231 (Mortlock 146), beat. Colonial Carrying Company, 185 (Spencer 98 not out, Hill 35). HOMEWARD BOUND Sir Julien Cahn’s Team Farewelled Members of Sir Julien Cahn’s team Were farewelled by a number of Wellington cricketers before their departure for England by the Mataroa on Saturday. The gathering was informal, among those present being Messrs. A. Varney, secretary of the Wellington Cricket Association. E. D. Blundell, R. A. Whyte, J. R. Sheffield (coach), J. Ongley and others. The members of the English team were Messrs. G. F. H. Heane, C. S. Dempster, A. H. Dyson, J. G. Lush, V. E. Jackson, 0. R. Maxwell. H. Mudge, J. E. Walsh, J. M. Hardstaff, N. Oldfield. W. E. Phillipson. T. P. Smith and E. A. Watts. Mrs. Dempster and Mrs. Lush accompanied their huebands on the home journey. Sir Julien Cahn and Lady Cahn. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Goodway and Mr. E. G. Wolfe left earlier in the week. IN OTHER CENTRES By Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland.—The final series of matches under the control of the Auckland Cricket Association was begun on Saturday. Eden, with a lead of five points, is at the head of the championship table, aud now appears almost certain of annexing the honours. After losing four wickets for 38, Eden made a fine recovery to score 333. The scores were: Eden 333 (A. J. Pestles 92, N. A., McMahon 60, W. N. Carson 57; D. Cleverley six for 125), met Middle-more. University 208 (A. M. Matheson 67, W. 11. Cooper 35), played Parnell, one for 31. Eonsonby-Balmoral 26-1 (H. B. Cotterail 57, G. R. Childs 56, H. E. Warneford 34), met Y.M.C.A., two for 40. North Shore 151 (C. G. Walters 35; Felts five for 43), played Grafton, nine for 90. Christchurch.—The remaining matches in the tenth round of the Canterbury Cricket Association's matches were concluded on Saturday. By defeating East Christchurch, Sydenham, takes second

place in the competitiou. Only two. matches were played, the others being finished last week. The final position of the teams is: Old Boys 52, Sydenham 50, Lancaster Park 44, Riccarton 32, St. Albans 31, West Christchurch 23, East Christchurch 23, Old Collegians 11. Results: Riccarton 236 and 96 for six (Kerr three for 17), beat West Christchurch 111 and 21S (Gregory 66, Kerr o 9; Fairbairn seven for 92), by six wickets. Sydenham 64 and 187 for six (Gasason 52; Davis three for 55), beat East Christchurch 109 and 118 by four Wickets. Dunedin.—The cricket season ended on Saturday in brilliant weather. Carisbrook A won the premiership with 50 points, Old Boys 44, Albion 33, Kaikorai 32, University 25, Grange 23, Dunedin 20. Carisbrook B 9. The premier side lost the last match to the runners-up, scoring 94 and 152 (Groves five for 68), and Old Boys 182 and 65 for four wickets. Kaikorai won outright against University almost in the last minute of the day. Kaikorai scored 177 and 62 for sixwickets. and University 62 and 174 (Ailcott seven for 87). Allcott’s seven wickets gave him a tally for the season of 51, at a cost of just over 11 runs each. Albion 260 (Duncan 76, Goding 34), beat Grange 242 and 151 for three wickets (Dey 67. Donovan 47 not out), on the first innings. Carisbrook B 319. beat Dunedin 125 (Robertson 42; Carter five for 3’7). and 229 for nine wickets (Rodgerson 82, Torrance 60; Stanley five for 104).