CRICKET.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1890, 15 March 1880, Page 3

CRICKET.

UNITED CANTERBURY V. MIDLAND. The third match this season between these clubs was commenced on Saturday last. The Midland were unfortunate in not having the services of Beard, one of their most reliable bowlers, and as it proved, his absence was much felt. The United won the toss, as they have done in each of the preceding matches, and went in—Ollivier and Oorfe going to the wickets. A slight snick by the former in Turner’s second over was well taken by shortstop, and the first wicket fell for 16. Oorfe and Seoretan, however, proved more stubborn, the former scoring very rapidly, his first ten hits realising 30 runs, Puller being the chief bowler to receive these delicate attentions of the batsmen To give some idea of the rapid scoring, the first nine overs from Puller produced 48 runs, and in the same number of overs from Turner, 32 runs were scored. The bowling was changed, but without effect, and the only noticeable feature in the first century, was that an easy chance by Oorfe to Milner, was not accepted. The batsman had made about 60 runs at this period. It was not until 155 had been scored that Fuller succeeded in bowling Oorfe, who was apparently tired with the exertion of his innings. His 96 was an exhibition of fine hitting, and although at times a hit was a little across wicket, some were grand, Ashby filled the vacancy, and quickly compiled his total of 25, when he was caught at cover-point by Douglas. Three wickets for 199. A legbye was run, and Secretan then failed to stop a good ball from Puller. His score of 63 was well made. At first his runs came slowly, but towards the end, especially when the “ Sydney grubbers ” were on, ho scored rapidly. Ootterill snicked his first ball, and was caught at the wickets. Five wickets were now down for 200. Stevens and Reeves, however, became set, and notwithstanding the bad light were not separated when time was called, the former having 21 to his credit, while the latter made 24. The match will be continued on Saturday next. The following is the score: — UNITED CANTERBURY. First Innings. C. C. Oorfe, b Fuller 96 A. M. Ollivier, c Allen, b Turner ... ... 6 H. H. Secretan, b Puller ... ... ... 63 B. Ashby, c Douglas, b Fuller 25 B. C. J. Stevens, not out 21 E. J. Ootterill, c Allen, b Fuller 0 W. P. Reeves, not out 24 Byes 8, leg-byes 8 ... 16 With five wickets te fall 251 “ LYTTELTON TIMES” r. “ PRESS.” A conquering match was played on Saturday afternoon on the ground of the Press Club. Each club having won one game, great interest was displayed in this match, which resulted in an easy victory for the Pbbss team, thus completely reversing the fortune of last week. The scores were—- “ Times,” Ist innings, 19 ; 2nd innings, 35 ; total, 54. Press, Ist innings, 41 ; 2nd innings, 16 for two wickets—the Press Club thus winning by eight wickets. O.C.C. V, WOOLSTON. The return match between the Christchurch and the Woolston cricket clubs was played on February 28th and March 6th, and resulted in an easy victory for the former. The scoring was not very tall on either side, only Marshall with 13 and Mayne with 12 reaching double figures in the first innings for the Christchurch club, and only Buxton with 16 obtaining that honor among the Woolstonians. In the second innings the W. 0.0. were still more unfortunate, only reaching the small total of 34, to which Johnston, a substitute, contributed 11. The Christchurch men made the required number of runs for the loss of two wickets, Washer playing a good 18 not out, thus winning the match by two runs and eight wickets. For the Woolston McKinnon bowled very successfully, whilst Wheatley, Lusk and Marshall acquitted themselves well in this department for the Christchurch club, KAIAPOI. On Saturday a match between the local club and employee at the woollen factory resulted in a win by several runs for the former on their own ground. Mr Wright, captain of the club, made the highest score on the field, viz., 31.