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Hokitika Guardian, 1 February 1930, Page 5

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OTAGO V. WELLINGTON. Ry Telegraph—Press Assn., Copyright. DUNEDIN, Jan. 31. The Plunket Shield cricket match between Otago and Wellington commenced to-day in showery weather on an easy wicket. Light jrain fell all the morning, increasing to heavier showers ill tiie afternoon, which necessitated a stoppage of an hour and a half. The visitors won the toss anct elected to bat- and when stumps were drawn, had lost nine wickets for 283 runs. McGirr gave a good display of sound, correct batting, but the liest innings of the day was that of Badcock, who lias been appointed coach to the Otago Cricket Association. He gave a sparkling exhibition of scoring all round the wicket, timing perfectly and demonstrating In’s claim to be regarded as a groat batsman. He scored 62. in 72 minutes. McGirr made 73, but lie gave a, good chance at 35, which was not taken. The pick of the Otago bowlers was Lemin, who took four wickets for 61 runs. Scores; — WELLINGTON —Ist Innirigs. Baker, c Knight, b Dunning ... 4 ’Foley, b Moloney U 5 Rollings, b Lemin .’. ... 46 Lowry, 1.b.w., b Lemin 17 Cameron, c Elmes, b Lemin ... 17 McGirr, run out 73 Ward, b Lemin ... 9 Lamason, b Dunning 14 Badcock, c Moloney, b Dunning 62 Newman, (not out) H Henderson, (not out) 2 Extras ... ‘l3 Total for nine wickets 283 Bowling analysis: Dunning 3 for 53, Elms none for 76, Lemin 4 for 61, A lion none for 34, Moloney 1 for 27, Shepherd none for 19.

AUCKLAND V. M.C.C. AUCKLAND, Jan. 31. The following team has been selected to represent Auckland against the M.C.C. cricket team, in the match commencing next Saturday: C. F. AY. Alleott, A. H. Anthony, AY. L. Elliott, C. G. Fin.layson, H. I). Gillespie, A. M. Matheson, A. AY. I. McCoy, J. E. Mills, R. AV. Rountree, G. L. AVoir, A. F. Wensley and S. A. R. Badeley (twelfth man). COMMENTS ON THE TEAM. , (Australian Press Association) SYDNEY, Jan. 31. The press of Australia is still.asking why Ryder has been omitted from the Australian team, and at the same time, applauds the appointment of Woodfull as catain. Ryder, in an interview at Brisbane, said that lie would not comment on his exclusion from the team. He simply wished the team good luck on the tour. Ryder would not confirm or deny that he had received an offer from the English newspapers to write conir ments on the games in England.

LONDON, Jan. 81. Colonel Trevor, in the “Daily Telegraph,” says: There is every reason to believe that the six best batsmen in the team will rank as the best rungetters Australia ever produced. The howling, however, is not deadly. I shall be surprised if Grimmett does not do as well as anyone. The Daily Chronicle regards Woodfull as a good choice as captain, for his suitability for English wickets. The Times says: The team is a wonderfully strong batting side, and is efficient in fielding, but is somewhat doubtful in bowling. There is nothing to suggest invincibility, or to cause any extra heart beats among Englishmen. WEST INDIES TEAM. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) SYDNEY, Jan. 31, TlieJ Australian Board of Cricket Control is making arrangements .for the visit of a West Indies team next season. Five tests will be played, two at Sydney, one each at Melbourne, South Australia and Brisbane.