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Evening Star, Issue 20057, 24 December 1928, Page 6

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SHEFFIELD SHIELD MATCHES A SOUTH AUSTRALIAN RECORD Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. ADELAIDE, December 23; In the Sheffield Shield match against Queensland, South Australia in the first innings made 380 for four wickets (V. Richardson 115, Harris 183, Hack 61 not out). The Queensland bowling was completely collared, Richardson and Harris broke the record first-wicket partnership for South Australia in shield games by 61 runs. It was formerly held by A, J. Richardson and the late X. Schneider'. VICTORIA V. HEW SOUTH WALES Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright / MELBOURNE, December 23. In the match against New South Wales. Victoria in the first innings lost five wickets for 162 (Ryder 95 not out). Hooker and Nicholls bowled well lor New South Wales, who were without Oldfield, while Victoria were without Wooclful) and Blackie. A cloudburst and rain after lunch damaged the wicket. Ryder saved Ids side from disaster, THE TESTS POHSFCRB NOT AVAILABLE Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, December 23. Ponsford is not available for either the third or fourth test match. The umpires for the- next test will be the same as in the last game—namely, Messrs Elder and Hele. GRADE MATCHES Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, December 23, In grade matches on Saturday, for Waverlcy against Cumberland, Conway made 115 and Curran 91; for Manly against Petersham Austin scored 91. Bowling for St. George against University, Wagliorn took five wickets for 91 runs.