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Hokitika Guardian, 18 December 1924, Page 3

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\USTH.VLIA.N AND N.Z. tIATILK ASHOOIISION SCHOOL’S MATCH. CHRISTCHURCH. December 17. The lleathoeote-Williaiiis Shield match was commenced to-day between Auckland Grammar School (challengers) and Christchurch Bovs’ High School (holders). Auckland batted first and when stumps were drawn lor the day bad nine wickets down lor 482. Walkiii made ’2O. McCarthy 83, Hay 12, Miithcson 122, and Schnauer 21. COMMENT ON TEST. TEAM.

SYDNEY. December 18. General opinion concerning the English team to plav the first test is that Gillignn made a mistake in dropping Douglas, who is regarded as the greatest tighter England possesses. Several old international players expressed surprise at his omission. It is stated his dangerous with a new ball should not he overlooked. The Englishmen were reticent. One said it was all in the luck of the game. Wo have seventeen players and cannot all expect to play in the tests. Sandham who replaces Douglas, figured onlv in one previous test against Australia. He headed the English batting average last year and is sound and solid, and should he an excellent test mateb batsman. The weather is unsettled and tbe wicket wjll probably favbur the (batsmen. -Much will depend on who wins the toss.