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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8056, 26 February 1906, Page 2

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MELBOURNE v. WELLINGTON. I'lill IMtIiSS ASSOCIATION. Wbmilnuton, February 24. The match Melbourne Club v. Wei. linglou was resumed to-day ill perfect weather. The heavy rain which fell last night liß,d not a fleeted tkc wicket, which was again in first-class order. The visitors held the wickets until a little over an hour to the drawing of stumps, their score being MO, towards which Armstrong 175, Mailer 57, MeLcod 25, Wilkinson ID, Hansford It), and Ailkcn Hi, were tlie chief contributors. The skipper, who had sufth a large share in the compilation of the runs, was at the wickets for just on two hours and twenty minutes, and ouly one possible chance was debited against him. He batted beautifully, caeli ball being accurately gauged, and when necessary plenty of power was applied. His chief scoring strokes were the pull and forward on and oil: drives. Malter batted nicely, his a-liin eliciting admiration from the spectators. The MeLeod Armstrong partnership realised over 100 runs. Moiughau was by far the best bowler on tlie local side and his performance of 7 wickets for !I7 was full ot merit. All the batsmen, with the exception of Armstrong, treated liini with the greatest respect. Tucker secured 2 for 01.

Wellington has made a promi in:; start in its second essay. I'cdgrovc and Hickson, in the 70 minutes left fur play, amassing !)2 and being undefeated at the close of the day's play. Redgrove has li t to his credit, obtained by forceful baiting, while Hiek<oii, who adopted cautious tactics, has 2Mo his credit, the remainder of the score being made up of extras. Tile attendance during (lie afternoon's proceedings numbered about 2500, and JCI7-1 represents the gate takings to dale. Wellington made 1.21 in their lirst; innings,