CRICKET

Hokitika Guardian, 30 November 1928, Page 6

CRICKET

TO-DAY’S TEST MATCH

(Australian Pi ess Association) (United Service).

BRISBANE, Nov. 29

The wicket lor the first test, commencing to-morrow, is very satisfactory. There is more grass than usual, but if the match extends beyond four days, it will begin to wear, and tbe side which loses the toss will 'be unfortunate, writes Macaruiey. Both Ryder and Chapman arc optimistic. The heat in Brisbane is most oppressive. and humid, and there is a tendency for thunderstorms. Ironmonger having a knock at the nets to-day, received, a severe blow on the check, which put him out of action.

SOUTHERN CRICKET association.

A meeting of the Southern Cricket Association was held at Hokitika last night. Present —Messrs C. 4. King (Secretary) in Lin; Chair, A. Groathatch (Rtiatapu), S. Ogilvie (R-imii). S. Fleming (Kanieri).

It was resolved to affiliate with the West Coast Cricket Association.

It was decided to commence the Keller Cup competition forthwith. The following Clubs are entered for the competition. Hokitika, Kanieri, Rini'i. and Ruatapii. ■ The Secretary was instructed to communicate with Lite West Coast Cricket Association at Gre.vmoiilh to arrange a representative match to.tie played at Hokitika, on either lbtli or 23rd December. 1928.

Regret was expressed that Ross would not ho entering a team for the Cup. A. Grealbatrh ( Ruatapii) moved, and S. Fleming (Kanieri) seconded that C. J. King hr sole selector in representative matches for the Southern Cricket Association. Carried. The following is the drawing for the first round:— , DECEMBER 2nd. . Kanieri v, Ruatapii. at Kanieri. Hokitika v. Riiim. at Hokitika. DECEM BER Dtli.-u -.-o Kanieri v. • Riiniin. at Rimn.;' Hokitika ; w Ruatapii. at Hokitika. DECEMBER 10th. ! ■ Hokitika v. Kanieri. at Ka,niori. Riiim v. Ruatapii. at Ruatapii. All matches to commence' a.t H a.in. sharp. Time for drawing stumps to be agreed upon by the 'Captains of the respective teams. • 11 ■ •

The following players have been selected to represent Hokitika in the Gup competition against Rinm at the .Mental Hospital grounds on Sunday. December 2nd, commencing at II a.in. sharp. Turner. R. Nightingale. 4V. Millner. W.. Kn J. Cooper, F. Stapleton. E. Lewis. C. J.. King, R. TTallidny. K. Gardyne, ,T. Dale-,- T. Daly, I). Diedrich. .