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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 268, 20 December 1909, Page 3

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I N.S.W. v. SOUTH AUSTRALIA. By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright Received 19, 5.5 p, m . Adelaide, December 19. •tv'e ® ou " 1 Wales, in their match ■with South Australia, ma"3e 184 in their nret innings, the top scorers being E. Waddy. (118), Gow and Minnett (11 each). 1 South Australia have lost four wickets for l.!4—Uehrs 72, Clem Hill 1)4 (not out). SCHOOLS MATCH. i

iJy Telegraph.—Press Association,

[ Christchurch, Last Night. The match between the Christciiurcll Boys High School for possession of the Heathcote-Williams challenge shield was concluded .yesterday morning. The local team, requiring 93 to win with nine wickets in hand, resumed battin» and soon hit up the runs required. Scores: Auckland 276 and 47; High School 213 and 114 for five wickets.

UNITED SERVICE A v. WAREHOUSE-

The above match was continued at the Recreation Grounds on Saturday, resulting in the Warehousemen winning somewhat unexpectedly by two runs Particulars:—

UNITED SERVICE. First Innings Second Innings 43

Total .. 08 WAREHOUSEMEN.

First Innings ..- ig , Second Innings.

White, b Dismiss .. 7 Goss, b Woods .. ~ ~ 2 Williams, b Woods 2 Steeds, 1.b.w., b Dinniss .. .. 16 McLaren, c Mackay, b Dinniss .. 37 Greene, b Dinniss .. .. 1 Coates, b Dinniss 7 Thomson, c Dinniss, b Wood .. 1 Green, b Dinniss Bullock, e Lawrey, b Dinniss .. 0 Extras

Total ,14 Bowling analyiss.—Dinniss, seven for 44; Wood, three for 33.

FIRE BRIGADE v. HIGH SCHOOL.

"This match was concluded on Saturday, the Brigade winning by 54 runs on the first innings, when the rain interfered with play, Fire Brigade was batting its second innings, and had scored 127 for the loss of six wicketa. Clarke and O'Halloran, the two *not*out men of the previous week, brought their 32 and It to 52 and 27 respectively, and Best also got into double figures. Scores:—

Clarke, i> Southall ,52 O'Halloran, b Mackie .. ..27 Best, c'and 1) Ward 15 Danks, run out 9 Hardwick, not out .. .. 7 Billings, not out 0 Extras .. , 5

- Total .. .. _ .. 127 Bowling analysis.—Southall, three for 60; Cook, none for 21j Ward, one for 27 j Mackie, one lor 14. NOTES.

(By "Third Slip.") Mr. D. (Jlegg has selected from tlie players eligible to play the following team to play against Manawatu at New Pijmouth on December 20 am' 3(i; —E. Lash, Hasell, Inman, Eggleston, Southall, Benbow, Nicoll, Greatbatcli, Hill, Perham, E. Whittle; emergencies, C. Wilson, Fuller and Jack. The team to play against Wanganui at New Year will be selected after the Manawatu match.

A Sydney 'cable states that the Cricket Association has informed Hie South Australian Association that while it ig satisfied Crawford is ineligible, in view of Victoria's decision it waives its objection. A question that is exercising the minds of cricketers in the Wairarapa district is: "When are the local asso.'iations going to compel players to appear on the field in proper cricketing dress?" In my opinion this is a matter that our Association might give their serious consideration. A bowler in particular, or a fieldsman gains a considerable advii'itage over a batsman, the dark material confusing the latter in watching the ball, especially if the ball in its flight before or after pitching happens to strike A lie said dark material as a background.

Most Australasian enthusiasts will remember how George Giffen loved to ■be pegging away at the bowling crease; in fact, when George onee got hold of the ball it was a hard job to get him to relinquish it. A good storv is told by Harry Trott of his tenacity. "In 1890 we were playing Leicestershire. I stood out of the team and ' Giff' was elected captain. He won the toss and decided to bat. It was a good wicket, and our fellows scored heavily, making 500 runs, Joe Darling contributing no fewer than ,200 to this High score. Leicester W'Tit in on the afternoon of the spcond day, with the hope of winning the match, but they had the chance of making Ihe draw. After a few overs 'Giff' went on to bowl, and continued on right through the first innings, bowling pretty well, and securing six or seven wickets at moderate cost. Leicester started their second innings, Giffen opening -the bowling. From 1.30 a.m. till 5.30 p.m. !.e plugged at it over after over. There was still another hour to go; the last two men were in and had become well set. The n' -! of the team were commencing to think what seemed like a win would result in a draw if Giffen did j not change his bowling." After a consultation amongst themselves It wag decided to ask Hughic Trumble, who wag fielding in the out-Held, to approach Griffen and suggest the advisability of giving himself a rest. Hughie. bracing up his courage, went over to him, and the following conversation took place between them—Trumble- 'Giff, old chap, those fellows look as if they are pretty well set. Don't you thfnk it would fee advisable to have a change in the bowling!' Ge'orge looked at Trumble & momjpt .then taking off his cap and mOnping the perspiration from his brow, be replied: .'Yes, old man, I think we'd better have a change. "You go on the other end!' The matjh resulted in ft draw."