Second Day-Thursday.

Otago Witness, Issue 2815, 26 February 1908, Page 62

Second Da y- Thursday.

The match between Otago and Southland was continued at Garisbrook Thursday, and was ail over at 4 o'clock, Otago winning by an innings and 78 runs. The weather waa again fine, but the attendance wm email, not more than a handful of people being present during the day. The wicket was, if anything, better from & batting point of view than on the first day. Otago's innings realised 361. There wae nothing 1 particularly sensational about the batting, ; and the cricket for the main part was quiet i to uninteresting, save during Bannerznan's turn at the crease, when the game brightened up for the space of three-quarters of an hour before lunch. Eckhold missed hiß century by 5 rune, being bowled by Crockett. At the finish the Dunedin re- , presentative threw his wioket away attempt- • ing to pull a .half- volley to square-leg off his j ■ -centre stick. Eckhold might have reached this hundred had he gone for the bowling, as the bowlers were sending up plenty of variety ; but he preferred to wait for j the right balL He was at the crease just \ three and three-quarter hours lor his runs, which, were obtained mainly by square-cuts { and leg hits, and hie score included nine 4'p. Eckhold gave a chance behind the j wiokets early* in his career, but thereafter j never looked like getting out. Although he compiled the same score - as D. Hamilton, the inning* was not in the same ojass as that of the Southland representative, whose batting all round the wicket , was the feature of the match. Siedeberg carried his overnight score of 35 to 52 before

falling a victim to a pull stroke, and wae caught at mid-on. Watson, for the short time he was in, batted attractively for V 3, while M'Farlane, upon who6e inclusion in the team the*e was some comment, batted very soundly for 46. It was not altogether a ohanceless innings, but he made several fine strokes all round the wicket. It was left to Bnnnerman to furnish the sensation of the day. This batsman was in particularly aggressive mood, and went for the bowling at the outset, treating it with the greatest disrespect. In successive hits Bannerman landed two in ' the members' pavilion for 6, each, and lifted another hiuh over the rails at the south end for a similar figure. Although Bannerman made ma>iy uppish strokes and led something of a charmed life, his oricket was refreshing to see from the spectators' point of view, and the good strokes were marked by splendid power. The Ofcago innings lasted four and a- half hours. -The Southland bowling wae weak, and there was not enough variety, it being mainly of the leg-break order. The ground fielding was good hut the lofty fielding was not " catching." Southland made a disastrous start in their second innings, two wickets, inoluding that of D. Hamilton, falling for 14 runs. The whole side was out afte-r two hours' batting for. ]12. None of the Southland batsmen save Doig shaped confidently at the bowling, this player batting freely/ for 27 before being dean bowled. The bowling and fielding of Otago were up to standard. Watson secured the best average with three wiokets for 29, but all at tames bowled well. Siedeberg and Austin did particularly good work in the field, their picking up and returning being clean and accurate. Williams kept wickets in his best style, and showed hia ability in taking the ball from the field. Messrs Hamel and Richardson were the umpires and Rutherford and Davenport the scorers, to whom the press are indebted for many courtesies. Following are the details: —

The match'wae resumed at 11.15, Eckhold (84) and Siedeberg (35)' taking up the batting on behalf of Otago, who overnight had lost two wickets for 175. D. Hamilton opened the attack for Southland at the pavilion end, Doig bowling from the Cargill, road end. The game opened quietly until Siedeberg got in a swinging leg hit off Hamilton dean over the rails for 6. This sensation was followed by Eckhold bringing up the second century with a square-out off Doig. A few bails later Siedeberg, who had been batting freely all round the wicket, attempted to pull a ball pitched well outside the off stick and failing to get properly on to it placed it into -the hands of H. Hamilton at mid-on. The Otago captain had played solid cricket for his runs, using the hook stroke to much advantage. The Otago score was now 205. This brought Watson to the orease. The Carisbrook man opened his aoeoum't in an attractive manner, getting a back-cut off Hamilton, followed next ball by a square stsoke off the same bowler. In the succeeding over Wateon drove Doig to the boundary past cover. Eokhold was playing the game which characterised his efforts on the first day, and was going well for his ,century. At this si*ge (11.45) Otago was 218, put of which Eckhold had compiled 93. A change in the bowline was ' now brought about, Crockett, the^low, leg-brealc bowler, -going- on in -place of D. Hamilton ait the pavilion Bod. With his score at 93 ,Eckhold got a fright by playing a ball almost on to- his wicket. A consultation now took place, resulting in the Southland captain putting Huntley on in place of Doig. With the -score at 236 Watson hit all round a ball from Huntley, was bowled. Watson Had played splendid cricket for his runs, the feature of the innings being his cutting and off driving? Four good wickets had fallen for 236 when Fisher joined Eokhold. Fisher had a short and not a merry innings. After scoring a single he was clean bowled -by Crockett. This brought young M'F-arlane, the Albion colt, to the creaae. Much interest was taken in how M'Farlane would shape in his introduction to hig crioket. He played purely defensive cricket on opening, and the game slowed down to easy. Buntley was bowling particularly well from the southern ehd and keeping the batsmen quiet. Eckhold now reached his -end, and was clean bowled by Crockett with a ball which the batsman played all aver. The Dunedin representative bad played sound crioket for his score of 95, the getting of which occupied three " hours and three-quarters. The innings was a/sound one, marked by many crisp cuts and swinging hits to square-leg. The Dunedin representative hit nine 4'-s and four 3's. Foster joined M'Farlane, and after 6 played a ball on to his pad which rebounded on to his wicket. With the score at .253 Barwvetro&n^ came in, and his firet sensational stroke was a hit for t off .^Crockett into the members' pavilion, followed a ball later f>y another heity- stroke for 6; 'again info the members' stand. These strokes livened up the. proceedings, and ■ brought Otago's score to 270. At 'this, stage another change in the bowling was' m«ide, K-eenan going on in -place of Huntley at the Cari"!!) road end. MTarlane, ■ who had been batting quietly, mishit one from th© new bowler, but there was a misunderstanding in the field, and the ball dropped safely to the ground. Bahnerman's hits' had evidently knocked Crocket* off, for that bowler was tkken off to give place to D. -Hamilton a.t the pavilion end. Bannerman was in aggressive mood, and, having a go at Keenan, the Dunedin representative lifted that, bowler hard and high over the rails a* the southern end for 6. A ball later Bannerman hack-cut the same bowler for a couple. M'Farlane raised a cheer by ondriving D. Hamilton to the boundary — a nice stroke all the war. Bannerman conI tinued driving powerfully ; nor was M'Farlane idle, for he brought 300 up with a 4 ! to square-leg off Keenan. and immediately out the same bowler to the boundary. The j game, -which had been quiet for a time, now livened up, mainly owing tp Bannerman. Many of his strokes were unpish, but the ball dropped safely -through the gaps in the field. On one occasion Bannerman put one up dangerously close to Glasgow at long-on, but the fieldsman failed to accept the chance. With the *oore at 320 (M'Farlane 3L Bannerman 47) an adjournment was made for luncheonOnly half an hour was allowed for the luncheon adjournment, this in order to allow Southland to get away by the second express. Wickets fell fast after the adiournment, M'Farlane being run out with his score- at 46, and Bannerman going shortly *£«r»« r » caught by Hamilton behind point. MTarlane had pl*y«d fine oricket for his runs. His innings was not altogether chanoelfiss. bwb it was marked by good two fig and well-executed strokes. Bannerman a innings

was the most attractive of the day's cricket. He went for the bowling from the outset, and gave a fine exhibition of free hitting. It was a spectacular rather than a finished innings, and one in which there was an element of good .luck. Bannerman was at the wickets 40 minutes for his score of 59. With the association of Corbett and Williams a>the crease the end v.-as near, and the Albion bowler was clean, bowled by Keenan without scoring. Williams was not out with 8. The innings closed at 1.45 for 36L having occupied four hours and a-half. At 2 o'clock Southland, being 180 behind on the first innings, went to the wickets. Keenan and Glasgow were the opening pair. The former took strike to Fisher, who opened the attack from the pavilion end. Southland made a disastrous start, Keenan being clean bowled by Fisher with the second ball of the over. This brought D. Hamilton partner Glasgow. The first sensation~was an off drive by D. Hamilton off Austin to the boundary — it was a beautiful stroke, splendidly timed and marked by soiid driving power. Further disaster was to follow Southland. la attempting a hig hit off Fieher D. Hamilton lifted the Carisbrook left-hander high to' the track, where Eckhold, -fielding, deep, -brought off a good catch low down. This brought Derbie to partner Glasgow, - who . had been getting in arf occasional drive. Off his first ball Derbie* gave a difficult chanoe to Ogg at first slip off Fisher, the ball going for a single. Runs came slowly, mainly in singles, and the bowlers could not tempt the batsmen. As a result of^ 45 minutes' batting 39 runs only bad- been scored off 18 overs. At 42 Watson took the ball from Austin. The second boundary, hit of the innings was registered by Derbie, who swung Watson to the leg for 4, the ball going under the rails. With the scoro at 50 Fisher gave place to Corbett. Fisher had bowled 11 overs for 21 runs and two wickets. The change in the bowling waa effective, Corbett bowling Glasgow all th» way. The outgoing batsman was batting; exactly an hour for bis score of 147 which included 12 singles. Keane came in, to see- Derbie lose his wicket — caught ;by M'Farlane off Watson at mid-off. Derbie was at the crease nearly an hour for his 21 runs. Four wickets had fallen for 55 when Doig oame in to join Keane. The latter drove Corbett hard past Watson »fc ■rioT-on, the fieldsman touching the ball with his fingers. It was a. difficult chance. '< A few balls later Keane hit Watson to leg. Austin went in pursuit of the ball, which was going slowly to the boundary. The batsmen attempted to run a 4 for the stroke, but Austin threw in accurately and Williams had the bails off before Keane could get into his orease. Five wickets were> down for 63, and Southland* ohancee of making a draw of the gam* appeared very remote. Crockett came in to join Doig, who was batting freely and who quickly got into double figures. Crockett did not last long, and was clean bowled by Corbett with a clow ball. This brought Poole to the crease with Doig; who was batting well. Doig pulled Corbett to the boundary over Austin's head, and, the next ball dvoxe the Albion bowler to the rails. Poole opened his account by hitting Watson to the leg boundary <and> later treating Cbrbett in a similar fashion, bringing 30 up. Doig's time had, come. After playing fueery for 27 he waa beaten by Wateon, whp scattered the off and centre sticks.. Seven - -wickets were down for 98 when Huntley joined Pool*. The newcomer did not last long, being 1 caught behind the wickets by Williams off Wateon, who had at this stage secured three wickets for 23. Southland brought up the " hundred " as a result of *n hour and 40 minutes' play. Liggins joined Poole, only to see the latter, in attempting to pull Gorhett. bowled. At 10 minutes to 4 H. Hamilton, the last man, joined Liggins. The newoomer did not shape very promisingly, bpt at last drove Watson for 3. The match was all over »t five minute* ■ to 4. In attempting a short rjin Liggma was run out from » sharp throw m by Siedeberg at cover. The Southland innings, which bad occupied two hours, realised 112, Otago winning by an inning* 1 and 78 runs. Otaoo.— First Innings. j Austin. 2414214431112114111313, c Keaoe, b I Eokhoia. 431ii149411i421ii1448218i12i442i42 111223111111111111, b Crockett .. -.95 > Ogg. 214, b Ke*ne 1T 7 : Siedeberg, 141441243142412612221111, c IT- ! Hamilton, b J). Hamilton . • •• « j Watson, 22414111241. b Huntiey • • • '*» i u2Sc£>£ run 1 OUt c 222,2? h sgS3**iis*&m "c ' ' H Hamilton, b Keenan • • " ' " » Williams, 31211, not out ... c •• « » • c^^ Keen r -.. :: :: -i r --J| 'Total .. ..> •• - 861

j gotTTHLAKD.— First Innings. 'Keenan, 141**, c BokJoH, b Fisher .. IT i 44124, lbw, b Austin . 4. .-■ _•> .••• 8* 'Keane, b Fisher •• •• ,;• " Doig, 111, b Fish«r .. vn .-..:.. » Crockett, 111, run out.- * Liggins. 12212418113, not out .. .., .31 P«3k W3l, c Siedeberg b Fisher .. .. 9 H. Hamilton, 14, b Cot**** .. .. w B Huntley, 11112311, b Corbett :* ■- 11 . Derbie, b Fisher .. •-. „• •• J*" " Extras .. -.j: •« •-• - s •• " •* * I Tofal .- '..- w "I

I Keenan, b Fisher ... • I Glasgow? 2111111111111,' b Cbrbett . . .14 > D. Hamilton, 114211, o Eckhold, b Fisher 10 : Barbie, 1112211124122, c M'Farlane, b "Watson » ct » c, . 21 Kec&e, 1113, run out .. ,_., .. i 3 -.. 6 Xtoig, U4H41211412, b "Watson rj . t 27 Crockett, 9, b Corbett - 1 Pwle., 441411, b Owrbett *# *• _a .. W

tiiggum, % run out .. ,< .., «. „ 2fi. Hamilton, Z, not out «. „. ;. *, 8 Extras .. .. r»j ■-« ••: & ,> 13 Total vo „, *„ .. 112 • Bowline Analysis.

The wickets fell aa undei: — Southland. — First Innings. j 1 2 3 .4 S . 6 7 8 A 10 " 7 48 48 6B 97 12& 16a 157 '171 171 Second Innings. 12 3 4.5 6 7 8 9 10 0 14 53 55 63 76 98 100 104 112 Ot«go. — Fjrst Innings. 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 100 127 205 236 237 241 253 343 349 361

richerr ieher V*t©on forbett ] Bath 66 54 64 54 -8. . Mdi 1 3 2 1 ne. Buns. " 21 U 27 87 Wk 2 3 3

BovnXsa Amx.rsiß. Balls ( Mdnfl. 3Ran». Wkt«. •Doia .... 162 8 68 1 D. HanuLton „ » J J J SSSt :•. •: 1 « -s _ a Poole -. .. tt - g a H. Hamilton •• 36 , 1 15 * Doig bowled two no Balls.

Bowling Analysis. Balls. Mdns. Buns. •Fisher .... 180 13 51 Austin v . 96 8 32 Bannerman „.24 1 20 Ogg . , . .. 36 - a Colbert .- .- 84 3 , 37 ♦Fisher bowled one no-balL Second Innings. "Wist*. 5 n a