CRICKET.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 277, 31 December 1909, Page 6

CRICKET.

NORTH TARANAKI v. MANAWATU. EASY WIN J7OR TARANAKI. The representative cricket match, Manawatu v. North Taranaki, was con-1 tinued yesterday. The weather was fine, though dull at times, and the wicket played well. On the first day [ the visitors made 124, and the home I team 10'7 in the tirst innings. In the second innings Manawatu had made 30 I for the loss of four wickets, the not rout men being Trevena (15) and Gold-

spring (0). I Goh'ispring and Trevena resumed batting, facing Southall and Whittle. Trevena gave an unaccepted chance off Whittle, this, over producing only a single. Southall's second ball found Goldspriug's wicket. Five for 37. The fifth ball in the same over accounted for Holland, who was caught cleverly by Nicoll in the slips. Six for 37. Child's partnered Trevena, and the pair had a fairly long association, neither being venturesome until fifty had been pass- ' ed. Then Trevena opened out on everything safe, and soon brought his "ore Tip to ine thirties, Cliilds getting less than his share of the bowling. Eventu ', all Trevena lifted Southall to Perham j at mid-oil'. The retiring batsman bad played a fine innings, treating the bowl- ' crs with great respect until he was set,

and then getting his runs by well-judged hits. Seven for 77. Nicoll took the bowling at Whittle's end, and Warden joined Childe at the wickets. Warden attempted a drive off Southall, and appeared to be stumped by Grcatbatcii, but the umpire gate the batsman the benefit. Nicoll's next ball kept low, and beat Childs. Eight for 78. Greer, who followed, was dismissed by Nicoll's next, clean bowled. Nine for 78. Hansford went in, and Hill was put on at Southall'6 end—Southall's first change in the match. The incoming batsman drove Nicoll for a couple. Hill sent down a hot one to Mansford, who 'knew very little about it." Ho called for a run I for a bye, and Warden set out. Mans. I ford, however, had reckoned without Weston, who for Ihe third time in the match scattered tlie bails by his throwi in from long-stop, The innings closed for 78.

North Taranaki required only 37 runs to win, and Ininan and Xicoll went to the wickets, with Greer and Goldspi'ing bowling. The batsmen were not too playful with the bowling, Goldspring's changeable stuff being the worst. Nicoll was given out I.b.w. to Goldspring when he .had made 5. One for 15. Weston went on, but the runs were still slow. At 25 Greer was replaced by Holland. The end was now in sight. Inman knocked five off Goldspring, and byi'B gave another five, Weston making the winning hit with a two off Goldspring, just before the luncheon hour. Inman had contributed 15 and "extras" a very useful 14. North Taranaki won by nine wickets.

The following are the scores of the second day's play:— MANAWATU.—Second Tunings (con.i Trcvena, e Perliam, b Southall, 1411 21221-2144124 33 Ooldsprimr. ], Southall 1 Holland, c Xieoll. h Southall .. 0 Ohilds, b Xicoll, 1114 .. .. 7 Warden, not out 2 Greer, b Xicoll 0 Hansford, thrown out ~ .. 2 Extras 21 Total 78 Bowling analysis,—Southall, 5 wickels. 21 runs, 15 overs, 7 maidens; Whittle, 1 wicket, 20 runs, 15 overs, 2 maidens; Xicoll, 2 wickets, 7 runs, 4 overs. 1 maiden; Hill, no wickets, no runs. I over, 1 maiden. TARAXAKI.—Second Innings. Xicoll, 1.h.w., 1) Uoldspriwr, 41 .. 5 lonian, not out, 111141141 .. ..15 Weston, not out, 12 3 Extras .. ..• .. ..14 Total for one wicket .. ..37 Bowling analysis.—floldspring, 1 wick et. 10 vims, I! overs, 2 maidens; Greer, none for 12. 4 overs, no maidens; Holland, none for I, 2 overs. 1 maiden.

After luncheon a single-innings match was played, but was not productive of sensational cricket, the change bowlers being hard hit occasionally. During the Manawatu innings, Clarke (Fire -Tlii gadc) was put on to bowl, and he was fairly successful, One ball of his, however, struck Hill on the chin, necessitating a brief spell before the batsman was able to resume.

At the afternoon tea adjournment, Mr. W. llewlcy. on behalf of the local Association, expressed 'he pleasure that hnd been conferred by the visit of the Manawatu team, and hoped that this would be but the forerunner of many such pleasant matches. Mr. Warden, captain oT the visiting eleven, returned thanks for the remarks, and for the hospitnlitv shown them. He assured the Association Hint the members of the team had thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and »;onld long remember the visit to New Plymouth.

THE TEAMS ENTERTAINED. Tin- members of both teams' were entertained by Mr. E. Whittle at a smoke concert lust evening, Mr. 11. Heard presiding. A nice cold repast was enjoyed, and then a short toast list was despatched. "The King' having been duly honored, Mr. R. Heard proposed the health of the Manawatu team. Mr. C., Warden, captain of the visiting eleven, in responding, said that he had travelled for years with cricket and football teams, and had never experienced such a hearty welcome or more hospitable treatment. Mr. Roberts also returned the compliment, proposing "The North Taranaki Cricket Association," and coupling with the toast the names of Messrs. Lush, Whittle, A. Bewlcy, and Pcrliam. Both speakers were warmly appreciative of the good time afforded them, aajl extended a hearty invitation to the Taranaki team to pay a visit to Palmerston North. Mr. Whittle, in replying, eulogised the work of the Recreation Sports Ground Committee, to who* energetic effort the cricketers were indebted for the playing ground. Mr. Oakley proposed "The Umpires," Messrs. Williams, Greer, and Njylor responding. Mr. Naylor proposed the liealth of Mr. E. Whittle, and he and Mr. Perham referred in most eulogistic terms to the great value of Mr. Whittle's services to cricket in this district, and thanked him for his entertainment of the teams that evening. Mr. Trevena replied to the toast of "The ft rand Old Game of Cricket." Other toasts were "The Sole Selector, Mr. B. Clegg" (proposed bv Mr. Whittle) and "The Press."

MANAWATU v. INGLEWOOD. The Manawatu team will play at Tnglewood to-day against the Inglewood Club, assisted by one or two South Taranaki men. NORTH TARANAKI v. WANGANUI. The selector has chosen the following team to represent North Taranaki against Wanganui in the match commencing on the Recreation Ground to-morrow:--Eggleston, Hasell, C. M. Inman. T. Southall. Clarke, Greatbatch. W. P. Nicoll, D, Clegg. W. Weston, W. Perham and E. Whittle.