CRICKET

Hokitika Guardian, 29 December 1927, Page 2

CRICKET

VICTORIA BEAT N. S. W. (By Telegraph—Per Press Association.) SYDNEY, Dee. 27. Victoria declared when they had lost 7 for 386 against X.S.AV. Woodfull made 191 not out, and Senile 54. In the howling Everett took 3 for GG; AfcXnmce 1 for 118; Afailey 1 for 122. Two were run out.

Despite three distinct chances to Old- ■ fiei Id. Alai ley and Kippax, it was a magnificent effort on Wood full’s part. He kept the wicket safe while Hendry anil Ponsford gained the runs. With the dismissal of tlie.se two, Wood full became aggressive and at times hurricane like. At one stage he hit up fifty in 23 minutes. Sciafe played freely and confidently, and allowed Woodfull to have ;i rest, which was well earned. His sportsmanlike action in sacrificing his chance of making a double century was applauded. He batted 281 minutes and hit ten fours. New South Wales in the second inning-; made 152 (Andrews 53, Kippax 35, Jackson 16). Blackie took 6 for 32, .Morton 3 for 52, Ironmonger 1 for 58. Victoria won by 222 runs. Andrews and KipPax were the only batsmen to make any headway against the howling of Blackie and Morton, the partnership adding 52. Blackie was particularly destructive, three of his victims being leg l>efore.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA BEAT QUEENSLAND. ADELAIDE, Dee. 27. Grimmett again proved his worth against Queensland, who were compelled to follow on. They did somewhat better in the second attempt than the finst. though defeat was unavoidable. Noth ling, who tailed to get going in the first innings, played merrily all round in the I.second. Thompson, in both innings, has given a creditable exhibition.

Queensland, first innings 25G (Thompson not out 3 1 . Gill 27). Grimmett took 5 for BG. Williams 2 for 4G. Lee 2 for 22.

Queensland in the second innings made 315. Scott took 1 for 57. Lee 1 for 48. Grimmett 5 for 10] and Sangster 1 for 14.

South Australia in the second innings lost 2 for 101 (Harris not out 12. A'. Richardson 57). Benstead took 1 for 28 and Gough 1 for 31. South Australia won by eight wickets.

The weather was cool, and the wicket assisted the howlers. Grimmett and Scott, who soon polished off the balance of the visitors. Richardson and Harris in a fine innings carried the total to within a couple of what Wff-1 required t<? ivin.