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Hokitika Guardian, 18 March 1925, Page 3

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A DISAPPOINTIN'!! TOUR. LONDON, March 17. The “ Evening Standard” says:— To lie beaten by South Australia is somewhat humiliating, but Grimmctt has been on the scene. The discovery of u bowler of high class is as interesting to the cricket world as a new comet to astronomers. The results of the tour do not equal anticipations. The unevenness of our hatting eon- " tinned to the end. Gilligan, Douglas, Chapman, Rvynn, Tyldcslev and Howell have not realised our hopes. Ihe on both sides witnessed the triumph of youth. V e must now look to the development of younger men lor 1926. After the present tour it shows that tlie time limit should surely be applied to tests. VICTORIANS FAIL AGAINST MANAWATU. PALMERSTON N., March 17. The Victorian cricketers' met Mamiwatu representatives in a two day match this morning. Mauawatu. batting first, knocked up a very creditable 205"(MeVicar 32. Eyre 22, extras 111). Hnrtkopt took 4 for 49, and Ebllmg 3 for 31. The Victorian innings was a procession of disasters, 8 wickets having fallen for 50 when stumps were drawn. Two young howlers, Gnllieh.m and Hope divided the honours, the former taking 5 for 20, mid the hitter 3 for 22. ' The visitors require 50 runs to save a follow on, 100 runs, for a two days' match. PALMERSTON N., March 18. The Mauawatu v. Victoria match was resumed this morning. Victoria 'continued their first innings. Willis not out yesterday, was accompanied by Mliyne and after sixteen minutes play tiie score reached ninety, both Wiilis and Mayne in.

CHRLSTCHUP.CIT, -March 18. Air C. 0. Crawford (Canterbury) has been chosen to replace Collins in the New Zealand Cricket team.