CRICKET.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXI, Issue 1707, 24 March 1906, Page 3

CRICKET.

MELBOURNE C.O. TO OR,

(Per Press Association.) f Christchurch, last night. 1 The cricket matoh New Zealand versnß i Melbourne Club commenced at Lancaster Park to day, whon tho weather was tine, though tbrpatening, on'd late in the afternoon a steady drizzle set in, which put a stop to play at 5 p.ra. Tucker was elected captain of the New Zealand tarn and won the tOBB. He decided to bat first, but the local men made a very poor show, six wiokets being down for 54 runs at lunch time. On continuing, the innings was quickly brought to a oloae for 77, Hioksoo being top-soorer with 18, while Brookesmith made 11, and Tucker and Downes 10 each. McLeod secured six wickets for 30 runs, and Armstrong four for 23. Whon the visitors went in they made a poor BtaDd, four being out for 32 runs, but Armstrong and McLeod then got together and carried the total to 140 before the rain caused ihe play to be suspended. Armstrong scored 72 not out, and McLeod 40 not out, both playing steady oriokst, and neither giving a chance. Vaughan scored 11 before Malone broke through bis defence, and the same trujadler also got rid of Mailer and Wilkinson, while Downes bowled Hansford. The threatening weather militated against the attendance and the heavy rein m in tbe evening may oause a postponewtnt to mgtiQW, r