CRICKET
PLUNKET SHIELD,
(By Telegraph—Per Press Association.>j CHRISTCHURCH, Jan. 5. Canterbury fieldsmen were on their toes this morning, in the last day's play in the Plunket Shield match against Wellington. Wellington continued 'their second innings with three wickets down fqn 51, requiring 383 to win. A. strong nor -west wind marred the conditions? l'he weather was warm, similar conditions having prevailed throughout'. McGirr and James faced the bowling of Crumb and Talbot, but after a couple ol overs Merritt took over from Talbot. He was in turn replaced by Cunningham. The batsmen were taking no chances, and runs came very slowly. The rate quickened later, and the pair carried the total past the 150 mark. CHRISTCHURCH, Jan. 5. Wellington, three Tor 151. McGirr 64, James" 24;. extras 20. CHRISTCHURCH, January 5. At luncheon Wellington had lost seven for 215. McGirr, st. Jacobs, b Merritt ... 91 James, b Merritt 33 Lamason, (notout) ... ... 23 ■ Newman, o Merritt, b Cromb 2 * Extras ... ■ ... '..vj <2O Totnl for seven wickets 215
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Hokitika Guardian, 5 January 1931, Page 5
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