CRICKET.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7726, 31 January 1905, Page 2

CRICKET.

[ New Soatb Sonth Wales t. VlclotUl (Received Jan. 80. 11.28 p.m.) SYDNEY, Jan. 80. | Despite the rain, which caused several stoppages, the wicket played well. Armstrong played brisk cricket, and Oilier was sound and steady, giving only one chance when 10». The state of the sdtrea ut the conclusion of play was—Victoria six wickets for 810. OH.er (not out) 113, Armstrong 55, Carkeek 25, McLeod (not out) SI. THE AICKLAND TEAM SELECTED. Al CKLAND. Jan. 80. After a trial match to-day Mr Oh I sen selected 10 players for the team to represent Auckland against the Australians. One of these players will have to l>e put out, but fifteen will definitely be picked from the following :—E. Sale, Mason, OlMf, N. !». Lusk. Hcnoll, Ileum*, H. B. Lusk, Brook-Smith, Hussey, McNeil, Iladdon, D. Hay, Steoisoa, Kloinan, T. P. J ones, and Stephens. Emergencies—Elliott and Robinson. THE QUESTION OF PAYINO PLAYERS. (iHUISTCHIHCH. Jan. 80. The New Zealand Cricket Council to-night discussed pretty fully the question of paying player* In New Zealand matches, and decided to t leave matters as at present, the I committee .being empowered to setls|fy all claims -for expen»o( certified to by secretaries of associations conI trolling the claimants.