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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7727, 1 February 1905, Page 3

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1 ' Few South Wales v. Victoria. (Received Jan. 31, 10.48 p.m.) weather to-day was fine, but toe IJjcket was a bit slow. Gillcr was n/n out after adding twelve to his score. The remainder of the : Victorians soon fell. Noble's innings proVfd to be one of the most » attractive -ever played by him, and occupied 116 minutes. He nmdc hard and crisp strokes all round the wicket, and committed no mistakes. His score included 15 fours ami two . fives. Victoria's first innings ended for 843 ; GHler 125, and McLcod 22. Howell took one wicket for 59, Noble two for 70, Hopkins one for 45, Cotter five for 83. In the second innings Victoria has lost two wickets f6r 33, McLeod, not out, 13. New South Wales second innings closed for 255 ,- Duff 20, Kelly 22, Noble 112, Hopkins 30. Collins took three wickets for, 57, ArmStrong four for 57, Warm- two for 50. The Australian team leaves by the Manuka to-morrow, the departure of which is delayed till 6 p.m. to permit of the present match being played put. HIGH SCHOOL v. WEST END. This match ended in a win for the -Bigh School by 47 runs. Scores : —High School—Power 6, Ross 23, Robertson 44, Broadmorc 1, Avery 1, MucDjarmrd 11, Cokcr 0, Ward 1, Baker 0, Bewlcy 2, Stohr 0 ; extras 4 ; total 94. Analysis : llraund four for 37, Whittle; six for 51. West End—Whittle. 21, Hyland 10, Braund 0, Hardwick 0, Danks 3, Young 3, Thomas 3, Way 3, Uaily 2 ; extras 2 ; total 47. Analysis : \Broadmorc five for 16, Robertson two for 21.