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Hokitika Guardian, 25 February 1927, Page 3

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[Australian & X.Z. Cable Association.]

PRESENTATION TO CARR

LONDON. February 24

Notts Cricket Club presented Mr Carr with a massive silver howl and rofi'ee set for his remarkable leadership in four tests. 1 lie Duke of Poitland said Notts cricketers felt a pang of regret that Carr did not lend England in the last test victory, largely achieved through the excellent spirit Call had previously infused in the team.

AYELLINGTON Ah MELBOURNE. AY El. LI NO TON. February 25. In *'iie wen flier and a perfect wicket the AA’elliiigton v. Melbourne match commenced to-day. Dakin and Rougerson stood out of the Melboui no | team. Brice won the toss and Hiddle-J stone and Holliugs opened for AAellington against the howling of Ransford and Ebeiing. AA’ith IP on the hoard Holliugs was given out l.b.w. to Fooling. 18-1-P. Kortlang joined Hiddlestone and steady play was the ordei for a period. After 45 minutes play the score stood at 50. There was a change then'in the howling. Hendry replacing Ransford and AY. Armstrong went ori at the other end. Off Ins first hall Hiddlcstone hit 3. The score at lunch was 1 for 100. Hiddlestone (not out) 57, Kortlang (not out) 31.