CRICKET.
A CLOSE FINISH. AUCKLAND. Jan. 13
The I’lunkot Shield match. Canterbury versus Auckland, will conclude to-morrow. The linish will he exciting, ;is, with nine wickets down. Caiiterburv requires 33 runs to win. Auckland’s second innings closed for 287 runs, Smith making 51. Canterbury opened bndlv, and. when stumps were drawn, had 24.8 on the board with nine wickets down. Woods made 70, ami Bruntoii 49. Auckland wins. AUCKLAND. Jan. UL Auckland won the Plunket Shield match by 32 runs, Canterbury failing to add to their overnight score. When play was resumed Anthony bowled the first- over to Eindlav who blocked the first six halls and put the seventh into Simpson’s hands at inn - off, a simple catch being dropped. Sandlinm then faced Player Two balls lie allowed to pass, blocked the next and was out l.b.w. to the tourtli. Sandlinm l.bw. b. Player A* Findlay (not out) Extras ‘ Total Bowling:— Player 4 lor nb. Scot. 1 for 38, Cooper 1 tor 26, Smith 1 tor 65, Anthonv 2 for 14. SYDNEY, January 14.
All the newspapers pay a tribute to tin* young Australian, Alexander, whom they describe as a fine batsman, and the best eolt who has come forward for many years. Some describe him ns a second Victor Truniper and predict a great future if early promises are fulfilled.
M r Peake. Manager of the New Zealand cricket team, reviewing the tour says the team shows wonderful improvement as the result of the experiences here. He has been complimented by some of the ablest and best known cricketers on the dashing display of his men. Mr Peake pays a tribute to the hospitality shown the team at all places visited. Although the tour is not a success from a financial point of view it has been a great success from the players point of view. Olliver heads j the baiting averages with 52.7. followed by Daere with 50.28. The others secured averages of over 30. The bowling averages have not yet been compiled. Mr Peake expressed the .greatest pleasure at the conduct of the team, both on and off the field. Allcott, Daere and Gillespie sail by the Niagara to-day and the remainder of the team by th§ Mwnspiini t*-
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Hokitika Guardian, 14 January 1926, Page 3
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