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Hokitika Guardian, 25 March 1925, Page 1

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THE FIRST TEST MATCH

VICTORIA WIN BY 0 WICKETS.

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WELLINGTON, March 24. The First. Test was concluded to-day, Victoria winning by G wickets. The weather was beautifully fine.

Ellis and Austen, the opening pair put on 37 runs before Austen was brilliantly caught by Ak-Girr; but Mavne, the Victorian capjlain, was howled by Dickinson lor one. Then Wood full and Ellis were associated in a bright partnership, which was concluded with the latter being smartly run out. AYoodfull and Willis took the nemo over the century, but at 117 the latter was. clean bowled by Alloo. Then Hartkopf camo in, and wi Woodfull, got the required number of runs. The details are:NEW ZEALAND—First Innings, 220. VICTORIA—First Innings 33G New Zealand 2nd. Innings 231 VICTORIA—Second Innings. Ellis, run out 27 Austen, c. McGirr. b. Mcßeth ... 18 Mayne. b. Dickinson 1 Woodful (not out) 50 Willis, h. Alloo 10 Hartkopf (not out) 10 Extras 19 Total for 4 wickets 142 Bowling: —Dickinson I for IS. AlcBclli 1. for 31, Blunt 0 for 13. Alloo I for 16. The result of the test was considered somewhat disappointing in view of the showing made against the visitors in other matches. There is no question that the team for Victoria showed to advantage in all departments, except bowling. It- was recognised that the visitors had the best position all along, /and in the tost match hy far their host- display. Woodfull was the hero of the match. Tie gave a faultless and exhilarating display. Willis had a. short, but merry tilin’ at the wickets. Hartkopf also displayed more aggressiveness. New Zealand fielded much hotter than on the first occasion. Alloo and Dempster were picked out as the best, and woii trophies for toe best fielders. Meßetli. Dickinson and Alloo howled well.