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Shannon News, 16 December 1924, Page 2

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LEVIN A VERSUS LEVIN B. The Levin A registered, another win against tlheix B team, on Saturday. The A’s, batting first, compiled 156, runs and declared, to which. the B’s replied with 84. Bennett batted right through for his century, which he made in as many minutes. Although he gave several chances later in his innings they were not accepted,- and he is to be congratuated on reaching the. coveted figures, .as."the result of good batting. J. Mackenzie batted very well for .his 27 not out, and helped Bennett in his running between the Wickets. None of the bowlers, were difficult to either batsman. The B team put up a very creditable showing and Mackenzie and Phillips both batted very well indeed for their runs. Their stand came at a good time and Stopped a rot in tbe. team. Widdas and McDonald reached double figures, but. none of the. others gave the 'bowlers any trouble. Auekram finished up with the good average of 6 for 11. Results were as follow: LEVINA. Bennett, not out JUU Sharp, lb.w., to Phillips 0 Walker, lb Griffin 6 Field, b Phillips « Auckram, c Marshall, J> Widdas < Harris, c Dempsey, b Widdas ... 2 j. Mackenzie, not out ....... 27 Extras ....................... h Total for 5 wickets declared) 156 Bowling: Phillips 2 for 36, 'Widdas 2 for 33, • McDonald 0 for 8, Griffin 1 for 37, Moody Q for 30. LEVIN B. Moody, b Auckram •• 2 Griffin, to Auckram ..ft;.. o Mackenzie, 1.b.w., b Field Phillips, b Field 21 Widdas, c Walker, b Tingey 12 Dufre.sne, h Auckram 0 Marshall, b Field 4 Dempsey, b Auckram 1 Henderson, b Bennett 1 McDonald, b Tingey 10 Walton, not not , f Harvey, b Auckram 0 Terry, b Auckram o ' Exftras; . 5

Bowling: Auckram 6 for 11, Field 3 for 21, Bennett 1 for ?2, Tingey 2 for 15< NORTS y. SOUTH TEAM. The following team has been selected to represent-North in the game against South, to he played on . the Levin Domain on. Saturday, December oo Anv player who is unable to play is requested to notify tjhq Secretary before Wednesday; C. Bennett (capt.) Martin, Field (Levin A), Mackenzie, Widdas, Hudson (Levin B.V Condei, Bull, (Weraroa), Madsen (Moutoa), Bentley, Hunt (Shannon).

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