CRICKET.

Hokitika Guardian, 19 December 1927, Page 3

CRICKET.

RECORD INNINGS. (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.) SYDNEY, Dec. 19. Commenting on Ponsford’s recordbreaking innings, the “ Herald ” says throughout his innings Ponsford was steady and unhurried and at the conclusion tlie crowd rose and cheered. V His was the innings of a master-bats-man, for after lunch when the strict leg theory was adopted by the bowlers, ** Ponsford -stood, well away on the leg side and I'rcqflontly potted the ball through the slips from that position. Old cricketers compared him in that regard with Trumper, and what greater praise could be bestowed. Apart from the securing of the runs, it was a magnificent physical performance to stand at the crease and defy the wiles of Queensland howlers for nearly two days. Ponsford may lack the polish of Trumper, the daring of Macartney, and the hard-hitting of Lyons, but in the matter of run-getting he is supreme. The “ Herald ” adds that Ponsford’s record ill Sheffield matches are remarkable. He has batted thirty-one times, twice not out, and scored 2921, an average of 100. G. DANGERS OE CRICKET. ' AUCKLAND, Dec. 19. Senior cricket matches at Eden Park on Saturday provided a chapter of accidents, the captains of three teams having to leave the field during the course of play, medical attention being necessary in two cases. THE AUCKLAND TEAM. AUCKLAND, Dec. 19. Auckland team to meet Otago tor Zie Plunket Slield here, comencing on December 31st is,—A. Anthony, It. P. Rowley, I. AA r . Cooper, C. C. Dacre, D. G. Garrard, H. D. Gillespie, J. E. Mills, A. S. Player, R. AY. Rowntree, j A. F. AVeir, A. AVilliams. The twelfth ik man is A. M. Mathieson. \ NEAV PLYMOUTH, Dec. 19. The Hawke Cup match was resumed ot 11 a.m. in fine weather." Orr and Wood continued their innings, batting very cautiously. At noon the score was 41 for no wickets (Orr 28, AVood 13, extras 3).