CRICKET.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2066, 18 December 1907, Page 3

CRICKET.

ENGLAND V. AUSTRALIA. United Press Association— Copyright (Rocoived Def.l7, 7.12 p.m-) -SYDNEY. Dec. 1/. When plav was opened the weather was dull: and cool. Trimmer and macartney commenced tho task ol scoring the necessary 274 to make the first test the property of Australia. Baines and Fielder were entrusted with tlio howling. Trimmer disappointed his supporters. Although tho ball that got him was one ol Barnes Dost, nevertheless tlio Paddington player is not the great batsman he was —1 for 7 IliU joined Macartney, but lie was equally unfortunate—Fielder dug his oil-stump out- alter ho had made a single.—2 for 12. Barnes at this point°liad one wicket for two and Fielder oiio for four. Dcsmto assertions to the contrary the wicket was doing a bit for the bowlers. Noble was 'next. Macartney played a good defensive game for 48 minutes. Then Crawford snapped him up at point.— 3 for 27. Armstrong followed, and some livelier play ensued. Light rani sot in just before luncheon. On resumin'' the drizzle continued at intervals. 'Tho partnership improved the position, getting runs freely. Blythe and Crawford were tried at bowling, but gave way again to Lar•nes Rud Fielder.- -'Armstrong at It cave a. chance to Hutchings in Dio slips, but it was not accepted. The Englishmen were fielding magnificent3v, "although tho ball was greasy. A heavy vain squall stopped play. After waiting a couple of hours and the rain continuing all the time, Noble and Fane anil the umpires examined the wicket, arid decided to cease plav for the present. Scores: — AUSTRALIA. 2nd Innings. Tnunper, b Bames ■ » Macartney, c Crawford, b Fielder 9 Hill, b Fielder * Noble, not out -7 Armstrong, not out ••• L Sundries b Total for three wickets ... 63 AUCKLAND V. CANTERBURY. Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH. Dec. 17. The Plunket Shield match, Auckland v Canterbury, was concluded to-day,' when Auckland won by an innings and 136 runs. Scores: — CANTERBURY. 2nd Innings. H. B. Lusk, c Cumming.b Haddon 27 W. Patrick, c Robinson, b Haddon 10 D. Reese, lbw b Relf 42 A/Anthony, c Haddon, b Hussey 10 11. B. Wliitta, c and b Howden... 19 S A. Orchard, c Mason, b Relf 51 C. A. Cuff, not out ... •••19 C. Boxshall. c Mason, b Haddon... 12 Bennett, c Cummings, b Haddon 8 E. E. Crawsliaw. b Haddon ... 0 T. Malone, retired hurt 0 Extras lo

Total - 213 First Innings iJU Grand total ... ••• 403 AUCKLAND.—Ist Innings: 539.