Wellington v. Canterbury.
THE ANNUAL CRICKET MATCH. (By Telegraph.) (Per Press Aaxociation.) Cheistchukch, This day. The cricket match, Wellington v. Canterbury, commenced at Lancaster Park this morning, before a very small attendance. Holdship won the toss for Wellington, and elected to bat, Burton and Warren facing the bowling of Bates and Malone. With 12 up, Burton was stumped by Fowke, off Malone, for 4. Williams went in, and a good stand was made. At 47, McMurray took the ball from Bates, and a couple of runs later, the fresh trundler bowled Warren, who had made 81 in good style. Holdship followed, and the score rose steadily until it reached 76, when North went on to bowl vice Malone. Twenty runs later, T). Reoee took the ball from McMurray, and the century was posted a couple of overs afterwards. The total mounted rapidly, Holdship in particular scoring very frequently. At 121, a double change was tried, Bates and Clark going on to drive, but after each had sent down a maiden play was adjourned for lunch, with the total at 121 for two wickets. Holdship, not out ... 45 Williams, not out ... 30 Extra ... ... 4 2.30 p.m. Cricket had to be suspended on account of the rain, which came on very suddenly. The game then stood at 151 for 2 wickets. Holdship, not out ... 68 Williams, not out ... 48
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Hastings Standard, Issue 227, 22 January 1897, Page 2
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227Wellington v. Canterbury. Hastings Standard, Issue 227, 22 January 1897, Page 2
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