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Hokitika Guardian, 10 March 1928, Page 2

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AUSTRALIAN TOUR. AUSTRALIA V. AUCKLAND. (By Telegraph—Per Press Association.) AUCKLAND, March 9. The Australian cricket team, commenced a match against Auckland reps at Eden Park today, and having first use of the wicket, compiled 418 for the loss of six wickets. A feature of the innings was the prolific fourth wicket partnership between. Richardson and Alexander, which added 201 runs in two hours ten minutes. Losing the toss under ideal conditions, it was expected that the Auckland howlers would he severely tested, and such proved to be the case. Nine trundles were given a turn at the crease during the day. Mood full and Ponsford gave their side a good start by making 86 for the first wicket. when Ponsford was dismissed by a brilliant catch by Bowley. He and W’oodfull both batted well. Richardson and Alexander gave bright exhibitions. the former making a ceiiturv in two hours including fifteen fours. Both gave chances in fhe twenties. Jackson gave an impressive- display for 46. Schneider and Oxen ha in stood out of the Australian eleven. G- L. Weir and Bowley were I lie most successful bowlers, each taking two wickets, the former for 53 runs and the latter for 67. AUSTRALIA—Ist Innings. Ponsford. c Bowley, b Anthony ... 45 Woodfull. b Player ... Jackson, b G. L. Meir ... ... * ‘ Kippax ,o Rowntree, b Bowley ... H Richardson, st. Rowntree, b Bowley "* 10 ‘ \lexander. c Rowntree, b G. L. Weir ' Oldfield, (not out) ‘ Grimmett. (not out) Extras Total for six wickets ... 4,8