CRICKET NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 22 February 1923, Page 3

CRICKET NEWS.

[ni TELEGRAPH —PER PRESS ASSOCIATION'"] CAPETOWN, Feb. .20 Russell escaped a chance at square leg before adding to his score by vigorous batting. He equalled Bardslev’s record of two lest centuries. Fie received a wonderful ovation from tin* crowd, which collected in the neighbourhood of a hundred sterling, as a token of their appreciation. Gilligan’s effort in the circumstances was especially meritorious and changed the complexion of the game. CAPETOWN. Feb 21.

[n South Africa’s second innings, Xoursc lost his wicket through over carefulness. Francois batted plitckily till beaten by pace. Rlauckcnburg showed a brilliant display. Guiding was goud. The bowling was handicaplied through a slippery ball. Rain -topped play afc 5.15. South Africa in the second innings lost seven for 2011. Xoiirse, c Brown, b Kennedy 25 Taylor (not out) ”5 Francois b Gillian 18 Snooke. I.b.w. b Kennedy 1 Tapscott, b Macau ley lllankenherg (not out) 0 Extras 15 Rlav was sadlv interrupted by rain. The weather is dull and temperature low. * CRICKET DIG ISION. (Received this dav at S.,‘>o a.ni.) LONDON. Feb. 21 The Cricket Advisory ('ominil t e-. decided to reduce the residential qunliii-f-ation to twelve months, blit resolved not to alter the system ol awarding points for the County i-hairipionship this season. GREGORY’S FORM. SYDNE.Y Feb 22. If Gregor: is selected to play against Mncl.nren's t -am. tie indications point to a complete recovery of form. Playing for combined Ist grade against ( ity and Suburban Association lie scored 125 in 50 minutes, the score including seven sixes, litter'll lours and tliirtyl.liive off one over, lie also secured J wicket; for ! runs. SI I !■’. i-'FI LI D SHIELD. SYDNEY. Feb 22. New South Wales uins tin* Slieflield Shield for 1022-20 on average-.-, having scored -11.7 runs per nickel: Yiotoriiit :!0.5 : Soiilli \listi-alia 21. H.