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Taranaki Daily News, 28 March 1921, Page 6

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AUSTRALIA v. NEW ZEALAND. RAIN INTERRUPTS PLAY. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington, March: 26. The first test match between Australia and New Zealand commenced to-day in the presence of 3000 spectators, whiCh grew to 4600 as the morning progressed.. The wicket was in perfect order. Australia won the toss, and the opening of the match was rather sensational. Richardson and Bogle opened, and off the fourth ball the latter was run out without scaring.—1—3—0. Liddlcutt followed, but Richardson was almost immediately caught brillianitly behind the wickets by Rowntree.—7—2—l. Ransford followed, but with little addition to the score was taken by Smith in slips.—2s—3—4. Lampard joined Liddicutt, and a very useful partnership ensued, the pair carrying the score to 101 at the luncheon interval. On resuming ten runs were added, when Lampard was clean bowled by Brice.—lll—4 —53. Waddy joined Liddicutt, and the pair broi/ght the total to 132, when rain came and interrupted play for the day. Scores:— AUSTRALIA. First Innings. Bogle, run out 0 Richardson, c Rowntree, b Brice 1 Liddicutt, not out 52 Ransford, c Smith, b Brice 4 Lampard, b Brice 51 Waddy, not out 16 Extras 8 Total (for 4 wickets) Bowling analysis—Brice took three wickets for 44 runs. Sandman none for 32, Middleton hone for 22, Mcßeth none for 11, Smith none for 15. / , / SOUTH TARANAKI CHAMPIONSHIP. Tte position of the teams in South Taranaki is as follows :

Played Won Lost Unflnished.Pts. Elthanu 11 9 2 1 22 Manaia .... 11 8 3 1 21 Excelsior ... 10 7 3 1 17 Okalawa .... 10 5 5 2 14 Rivals 12 3 9 0 7 Midlands ... 10 4 6 2 9 Kaponga ... 12 2 10 0 6