Bowlers’ Triumph

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 905, 24 February 1930, Page 6

Bowlers’ Triumph

GREEN LANE-HARBOUR BOARD

Suburban Cricket Matches

REMARKABLE bowling performances in tlie Green LaneHarbour Board match at the Domain on Saturday invested the game, in which the championship was virtually at stake, with unusual interest. The Suburban Cricket Association competition leader, Green Lane, appeared to have the premiership within its grasp, but suffered an astonishing batting collapse. This reverse may affect its chances of winning the present game, and thus establishing itself in a practically unassailable position.

The wicket was In excellent condition for batting when Harbour Board won the toss and went to the crease. The fast Green Lane bowler, Scarborough, immediately launched the attack with terrific-paced deliveries, mostly short-pitched stuff with an occasional beautiful length ball. One of these latter sent the best batsman, Breese, back to the pavilion with onLv a single to his credit, and Turner was comnletely beaten by another a tew balls later. Another two overs and he sent Martin’s bails flying- He was in great form and bowling at such a pace that quite a number of extras came off his deliveries. The veteran Dunning was the only batsman, who made a stand, though he never seemed comfortable facing the fast bowler, and scored the majority of his runs off Kerr and ETart. It

6 off Baxter just before the call of time. The score at stumps was 47 for no wickets. Details: ELLERSLIE First Innings BURTON, R., b Woods 31 .MATTHEWS, c Viscoe, b Woods .. 45 BURTON, H., c. Turner, b Viscoe .. 17 ELLIOTT, b Viscoe 46 YATES, c E. Stallworthy, b R. Stallworthy 91 BAXTER, c Woods, b Viscoe .... 7 WILLIAMS, not out 20 Extras 19 Six wickets for 276 Bowling: E. Stallworthy, 0-47; R. Stallworthy, 1-57; Woods, 2-31; Wright, 0-37; Viscoe, 2-28; Turner, 0-22; Dickson, 0-37. ALBION First innings VISCOE, not out 28 STALLWORTHY, R., not out 15 Extras 4 No wickets for 47

was only Dunning’s effort that saved a debacle, and he took no chances with the bowling, though slack fielding gave him several lives. When Scarborough was brought back he bowled with renewed vigour and success and finally emerged with a splendid average of seven for 4b. a bright and spectacular exhibition ot hitting by Matthews produced the team’s-only other double-figure score. Green Lane’s batting strength suffered an unusual setback at the hands of the two medium-paced bowlers, Matthews and Martin. The pair completely routed the team for 79, Dykes 21, and Kerr 10 being the only two to reach double figures. Both trundlers gave exceptionally meritorious performances, Matthews in Particular maintaining a splendid length. Scarborough was on the job immediately Harbour Board commenced its second innings, and clean-bowled-the opening pair for no runs. Details: HARBOUR BOARD First Innings.

PONSONBY’S STAND

INSTITUTE’S CHANCE Winning the toss on Saturday at the Domain, the men from the western suburb elected to bat in their game with W.Y.M.I. Morman and Edmunds were, the opening batsmen for the Ponies. The last-named vyas run out when he was 15. Morman was playing vigorous cricket, and it was after three o’clock when Frank Chapman levelled his sticks at 32. Masters, who had replaced Edmunds, after beginning cautiously, opened out, and treated the galle.ry to some pretty cricket in partnership with Barnes, who went when he was 14. In falling to D. Chapman at four, Sallen was disappointing, as the crowd expected a good display from him. The fall of Barnes’s wicket was the beginning of a temporary rot, the book for the next four wickets down reading 4,5, 0, 0. Masters survived the deadly attack of Yates and the two Chapmans, however, until shortly after the fall of Withers, when F. Chapman clean-bowled him three short of the half-century. Robertshaw and Nicklin went for 10, and 7 respectively, and Cooper was 6 not out at the close of the innings at 5 p.m. The 22 of Mr. Extras brought the sum total of the effort to 162, and after an adjournment for tea the Institute went to the crease to try the strength of the Ponies’ bowling. Harold Chapman and Kasper opened the innings, the former lifting Barnes to Nicklin at mid-off without opening his score. Young, who followed him, carried his bat for 20 when Barnes again did the trick. At the close of the day W.Y.M.I. had four wickets down for 53. Bowling for W.Y.M.1., D. Chapman, with four for 21, and F. Chapman, three for 33, were the best of the day.’ Details: PONSONBY First Innings. EDMUNDS, run our 15 MORMAN, b F. Chapman 32 BARNES, c and bD. Chapman .... 14 SALLEN, b D. Chapman 4 MeFARLANE, c and b F. Chapman 5 WARD, c and b Yates 0 WITHERS, b Yates 0 MASTERS, b F. Chapman 47 ROBERTSHAW, lbw, b D. Chapman 10 NICKLIN, b D. Chapman 7 COOPER, not out .. 6 Extras .. 22 Total 162 Bowling.—Albrecht, 0-12; Corney, 0-17; F. Chapman, 3-33; Yates, 2-27; D. Chapman, 4-21 ; Kasper, 0-15 ; H. Chapman, 0-15. W.Y.M.I. First innings CHAPMAN, H., c Nicklin, b Barnes. . 0 YOUNG, b Barnes .. 20 YATES, stpd Edmunds, b Robertshaw 0 KASPER, c Masters, b Robertshaw 10 LEWIS, not out 14 THOMAS, not out 5 Extras 4 Four wickets for 53

ELLERSLIE SURPRISES

YATES’S GREAT INNINGS When Ellerslie tossed with Albion at the Domain on Saturday* it had five men on the ground. Winning the toss Albion did what appeared to be the only thing possible and put Ellerslie in. Within a minute of the decision two more Ellerslie men arrived, making a team of seven in all. Ellerslie opened with R. Burton and Matthews, who at once started in to punish the bowling of R. and E. Stallworthy.

After an hour at the crease the batsmen seemed set for the afternoon and Albion began to regret having put Ellerslie in on a batsman’s wicket. The partnership was finally broken by Woods at 3.23 when he beat Burton with a rising ball. Burton had put on 31 runs. Yates was the next man in, and soon after his opening Matthews lifted Woods for Viscoe to hold a good catch. H. Burton carried his bat for 17, allowing Yates to do most of the scoring. After the fall of his wicket Elliott got set with Yates in a combination which threatened to set a big hurdle for Albion to overcome. Elliott was finally dismissed for 46, leaving Yates to carry on his run-getting with Baxter. YATES’S DISMISSAL The end of Yates’s sparkling exhibition came when he lifted Ralph Stallworthy to give a doubtful chance. Several fieldsmen rushed for the catch, and it seemed almost certain that “too many cooks would spoil the broth” when wicketkeeper Ernie Stallworthy leaped out from behind the sticks to take the ball well. Yates was exceedingly unlucky not to get his century. After a dashing display he was nine short of the coveted score. At 5.45 the innings closed for 276 for six wickets.

After the tea interval Albion went to the crease, opening with Viscoe and R. Stallworthy. By the time the bell rang at 6.30 Stallworthy was 15 not out and Viscoe undefeated at 28. The latter total included a beautiful

RIFLE SHOOTING

AKARANA CLUB EVENTS Shooting was contimied at the Penrose rifle .range by members of the Akarana Rifle Club ‘on Saturday for trophies presented by Mr. A. M. Richardson and Mr. J. R. Draffin. A light, variable wind caused wide shooting at times. The ranges fired over were 800 and 900 yards. Silver spoons were won by G. Devore and 11. Snell. The three top men in each section take three, two, and one points respectively. In the shoot for Mr. H. Snell’s trophy, E. J. Reston was two points ahead of J. R. Draffin. Details of the shooting are as follow: A Section (Mr. A. M. Richardson’s trophy).—A. G. Devore, 46 at SOOyds, 47 at 900yds, total 93; J. F. Atkinson, 47, 45—92; E. J. Reston, 45, 46—91; J. R. Draffin, 46, 44—90; A. H. Dixon, 43, 46 —B9; D. Calder 42, 45—57; W. Colquhoun, 40, 46—86; A. E. Hughes, 39, 39—78. B Section (Mr. J. R. Draffin's trophy). —H. Snell (handicap 6), 46 at 800yds, 41 at 900yds, total 93; A. M. Richardson (3), 46, 44—92; S. Knight (8), 40, 44—92; A. G. Cmith (5), 44, 41—90; R. Davie (7), 42, 38—87; E. Starkey (2), 46, 37 85; J. R. Perry (10), 41, 32—83; F. Elliott (2), 34, 45 SI; A. Walker (3), 46, 31—SO; T. Bevan (5), 36, 28—69.

AUCKLAND CITY CLUB

The fourth trophy series of the Auckland Rifle Club was continued on Saturday at 800 and 900 yards. The weather conditions were good and some hot shooting insulted. The performances of A. G. Robertson, 96 and A. C. Watson and R. C. Russell, 95 each, were brilliant. The following are the scores: A. G. Robertson, 48 at 800, 48 at 900, total 96: A. C. Watson, 46, 49 —95: R. C. Russell, 48, 47—95; H. J. Verrall, 42, 47 S 9; H. Simmonds. 45, 43 SS; R. McLeay, 46, 42 SS; A. Simmonds, 41, 45—86: P. J. Pring, 42, 44—86: A. T. Patrick, 46, 40—86; W. H. Thompson. 46, 37—53; G. H. Hughes, 37, 45—52; J. A. Sprv. 45, 35—SO; I. Spry, 37, 40—77; H. Judkins. 46, 25—71; T. Floyd. 34, 30—64; C. H. Hirst, 29, 17—46. Owing to the N.R.A. meeting there will be no trophy shoot next Saturday, but a spoon shoot will be fired at 500 and 600 yards.

SHORE’S TRIUMPH

PROVINCIAL ROWING REGATTA

KEEN RACING ON WHAU North. Shore added to its extraordinary list of successes this season when the Auckland provincial rowing regatta was held on the Whau estuary on Saturday. Four championship titles came the way of North Shore. Hamilton was the next most successful club with three wins. Last season Hamilton almost scooped the pool at the provincial fixture, which was then held on the Whau for the first time, but on Saturday the prize money was won as follows; North Shore, £24; Hamilton, £IS; Waitemata, £7; West End, £5; Tauranga, £4; St. George’s, £1; Auckland, £l. The best race of the day was the light maiden fours, in which Waitemata and Hamilton dead-heated. The crews agreed to re-row the race and, in a rattling finish, Waitemata nosed home by six inches. Hamilton romped away with the senior fours and North Shore beat St. George’s for second place without difficulty. Waitemata was unable to start owing to an accident to C. Fearon, the two man. Wright (West End) staged a great comeback into the sculling world when he won the handicap singles from the 25see mark. Stevenson and St. Clair had a grim tussle for second place. The three selectors for the eight to represent Auckland in the inter-provin-cial race to be rowed on the Whau next month followed the exhibition eight-oared race, which, in spite of the many styles of rowing that were to be expected in such mixed crews, was one of the attractions of the day. About 1,000 spectators were brought to the course by bus, launch and car. The little headland which commanded a clear view of the two-mile sheet of water was thronged with cheering enthusiasts all the afternoon. The programme finished three-quarters of an hour late but that was the fault of the crews going down late to the start. The starter did his best to expedite the races by disqualifying late crews, but had to wait most times before any crews at all came on the scene. There were 61 entries for 10 events and, in addition to the city clubs, Whangarei, Hamilton and Tauranga were represented. Mr. R. Pooley was starter, Mr. C. Hunt was umpire, and Messrs. J. Clark, W. G. Mason and H. Cleal were judges. The regatta committee was fortunate in the generosity of supporters who lent their launches for official use. These were Mr. G. H. Reston. Mr. R. Heard and Mr. W. Oliver. The results were: MAIDEN DOUBLE SCULLS Of one mile; first, £4, Farmer Cup ftpd certificates; second, £l. Three started. Hamilton (H. Pope and W. Mitchell) l Auckland 2 Tauranga 3 Won by three lengths, six lengths between second and third. Keeping to the centre of the river and sculling cleanly, Hamilton jumped to the fore and made the race a procession. Auckland beat Tauranga by a comfortable margin. St. George’s Nos. 1 and 2 were too late for the start and the two West End crews were held up waiting for boats. JUNIOR FOURS Of 1% miles; first, £7, Seale Cup and certificates; second, £l. Six started. North Shore (F. Norris, F. Eaton, B. Vowles, E. Oliver) l Hamilton No. 1 2 Hamilton No. 2 3 Won by two and a-half lengths, a length between second and third. Shore was first a.way, Waitemata and Hamilton No. 1 also securing good starts. At the mile peg Waitemata and Hamilton were leading, with Shore handy. With half a mile to go, Shore went well to the fore. Waitemata dropped back and Hamilton No. 2 put in a great burst to take third position. West End and Auckland never looked dangerous, though Auckland finished fourth. MAIDEN FOURS, LIGHT-WEIGHT Of one mile; first, £5, Mrs. John Clark Shield and certificates; second, £l. Six started. Waitemata (E. Horning, J. Hunn, R - p *erce, R. Sherson), Hamilton (W. G. Hammond, W. McKenzie, R. T. Morpeth, D. Hare), equal 1 St. George’s 3 The race started 20 minute late. All crews leapt away to an even start. There was little between them. In the last stages Waitemata and HamiJ ft n went to the fore and finished even, cst George s was third. Waitemata and Hamilton paddled down for a rerow. Waitemata got away from the start, but Hamilton was . travelling fast and the crews were soon level. It was a great »- the way and the difference at the finish was only 6 inches. Waitemata i Hamilton ; .. ..* ‘' ’’ o SENIOR FOURS Of two miles. First £lO, A.R.A. Senior Cup and Certificates. Second, £2. Three started. Hamilton (N. Pope, B. Sandos, W. Bayly, E. A. Waters) 1 North Shore o St. George’s J* J* 3 Won by seven lengths, a big margin between second and third. Hamilton was first away, and after the first mile was about three lengths in the lead, with North Shore a length ahead of St. George’s. From then on the race was a procession. Hamilton rowed a race to delight any rowing man and finished easing up. HANDICAP SINGLE SCULLS Of one mile. First £5 and Marshall Cup. Second, £l. Seven started. West End (C. Wright) .... 1 Waitemata (W. Stevenson) . / ] 2 Hamilton (I. W. St. Clair) .. .. 3 Won by one length, half a length between second and third. Wright caught the limit man at threequarters of a- mile, with Hannan close behind. St. Clair was sculling a good race, and his steering was perfect. Stevenson, too, was creeping through the field. Conway and D’Authreau dropped out. Wright went inside to take advantage of the slack water, and won a sterling race by a length. Stevenson carne up very fast to beat St. Clair for third place. The handicaps were;—W. Stevenson (Waitemata), scr., H. Hannan (Whangarei), 20s; D. Davies (North Shore), 40s; I. W. St. Clair (Hamilton), ss; C. Wright (West End), 255; F. Conway (West End), 235; C. D’Authreau (St. George’s), 455. MAIDEN FOURS, OPEN One mile. First, £7, Dewar Shield and Certificates; second, £L North Shore (A. E. Cotes, S. Gardiner, D. Walsh, C. Oliver), .. 1 Hamilton No. 1 2 Auckland 3 Five started. Won by two lengths; three-quarters of a length between second and third. Shore went out to a slight lead after an even start, with the other four crews level. Shore increased its lead to a length from Hamilton No. 1, with Auckland next. These positions were not varied at the finish, but Auckland caught Hamilton a little. EIGHT-OAR RACE EXHIBITION The crews were: N. Pope (str.), F. Eaton, W. Bayly, F. Solomon, E. Thorburn, L. Brockett, D. Davies, I. St. Clair; T. Johnson (str.), B. Sandos, V. Hargreaves, A. Ross, W. Dean. A. Waters. C. Fearon, J. Bygate. Johnson’s crew won by two lengths. The selectors of the eight to represent the province in the inter-provincial eights next month followed the race on a launch and will pick the crew this week in all probability. JUNIOR PAIRS One and a-half miles. £4 and Association Cup and Certificates. Three started. Tauranga (S. Ibbettson and G. Denniston) 1 Waitemata " 2 St. George's 3 Won by a canvas. The finish was one

keenest of the day. Hamilton Shore did not start. Tauranga nearly race at the finish through steering m toward the bank. YOUTHS’ FOURS One mile. First £5 and Nash Cup and Certificate. Second £l. Three started. J North Shore (A. Cotes, L. McCallum, W. Seager, C. Oliver) ..1 | Hamilton 2 West End '' '' 3 j Won by a length. Shore’s powerful ! youths crew was gamely followed by j Hamilton and the river-men were always ' within striking distance. Witten, of West End, stroked a good race for a first-year oarsman. MAIDEN PAIRS One nifie. First £4, Marriner Cup and Certificate. Second £l. Three started. North Shore (F. Gardiner D Walsh) ' j St. George’s ' ‘ 2 : \\ on by a length. Hamilton was too I late to start.

BREESE, b Scarborough 1 TURNER, b Scarborough MARTIN, b Scarborough WILLIAMS, O., c Dykes, b Hart .. WILLIAMS. V., c Clarke, b ScarBENNETT, c E. Watts, b ScarborCANDY, c E. Watts, b Scarborough DUNNING, b Scarborough 70 MATTHEWS, not out 30 MANN, b Seccombe BADELEY, absent Extras Nine wickets for 140 Bowling: Scarborough, 7-48; Seccombe, 1-31; Har-t. 1—8; Kerr. 0-4G. Second Innings BENNETT, b Scarborough 0 WILLIAMS, V., Scarborough BREESE, not out MANN, not out Extras # ' Two wickets for .. S GREEN DANE First Innings WROATH, b Matthews CLARK, b Matthews WATTS, G., b Matthews KERR, b Martin 10 WATTS, E., b Matthews DYKES, b Martin SECCOMBE, b Martin .. HUGHES, b Martin 7 HART, Ibw, b Martin 0 SCARBOROUGH, not out CLARK, b Matthews Extras 8 Total 70 Bowling: Matthews. 5-31; Martin. 5 24; Turner, 0-16.