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Taranaki Daily News, 20 February 1922, Page 8

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NORTH v. SOUTH TARANAKI. A ONE DAY'S MATCH. VICTORY FOR THE NORTH? The weather conditions were ideal for the North Taranaki v. South Taranaki representative match played on the High Scnoof ground at New Plymouth on Saturday, when the northerners for the second time this season asserted their superiority on the cricket field over their southern neighbours. - The players, with few exceptions on each side, showed form considerably below representative standard. The North selectors proved right in introducing ‘‘new blood” in the team. The fielding on both sides in the first innings was distinctly good, though one or two of the “veterans” did not show to advantage. In .this branch of the game Penny, usually a very safe man, had quite a day off, but Jarvis, one of the South’s “new blood,” -caught the. eye as being above the ordinary. Fielding for North, Lash’s activity was refreshing, and his catch In the second innings a good one. Clarke’s two catches in the slips were gems. Newbold also worked like a trojan, and Papps was seen to advantage. Halley was good in the outfield, but his returns at times were reckless. In batting both sides proved disappointing, Maunsell and Bain for South, and Robertson, Newbold and Stainton for North being the only players to settle jlown. Maunsell's square cuts were delightful, and his exhibition of forward play in the early portion of^ his innings and back play in the latter portion proved nim a master In each department. Bain’s innings wa§ of the useful order, most of his runs being scored on the on side. As skipper of his side he evidently realised that they were “up against it,” and wisely refrained froun taking undue liberties. Jarvis created a favorable impression the short time he was tn, and better things may confidently be expected of him in the future. Robertson may be termed the saviour of his side, and seeing this batsman smiting tne southern bowlers, who had proved so disastrous to his predecessors at the crease, gladdened the hearts of the local supporters. He certainly had some luck, being dropped more than once. His drives were beautiful, his placing .masterly, and his leg hits well timed. Ably supported by Newbold, their partnership turned disastrous defeat to possible victory, their running between wickets being' distinctly .good. It is pleasing to record Newbold's success; as an all-round bowler, batsman and fielder on the day he was unsurpassed. Stainton’s 17 not out was something in the nature of a pleasant surprise, as he had been practically out of the game this season. H*e stood up well to Clarke's fast and tricky bowling as wicket-keeper. The best bowlers of the day were Clarke (North), and Cole (South). Macdonald’s first appearance In local rep. cricket as a bowler must be classed as successful, several punishing batsmen treating his deliveries with much respect. The umpires—Rev. Elliott and Mr. Brown—deserve special mention for sticking to their task throughout the heat of a trying day.

JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVES. NORTH TARANAKI DEFEAT SOUTH. The return match between North Taranaki and South Taranaki junior representatives took place at Baily Park, Hawera, on Saturday in beautiful weather. North won, scoring 69 and 148, to which Souui replied with 45 and 73, the North’s team margin of victory thus being 99 on the two inhings. The North team was as selected, except that Fletcher and Stephenson, who were not originally available, took the places of Ket- | tie and Maudsley. South was represented by a much stronger team than that, which played I in New Plymouth early in the year. I Cosgrove (South) won the toss from Kinsella and sent his opponents in. North’s first venture produced 69, Crapper 19 and Kinsella 18 being the chief scorers. Osborne made 9 I in tine style, but was rather unfortunate in 1 going out to a brilliant bit or stumping by ' Grindlay, who in his heyday played for the , South Australian reps. South replied with 45, Hobday, and Grindlay being the only ones to make any stand against Kinsella and Cameron. North’s second venture produced 148, Crapper and Kinsella making a fine third wicket partnership of 49. Both battea well, especl ally Crapper, who played a good innings. Of the remainder Stephenson and Fitzpatrick reached double figures, the former doing so by steady, patient cricket, and the latter by forceful play .Lash batted neatly, but lost his partner just as he was getting set. In South’ second innings Young, Hay and Davies | all batted well, but they never looked tike ■ winning. Bullott, three wickets for five runs, Iwas the most successful bowler. The 'outstanding feature of the match was the splendid fielding of the North team. It i ms vjbry hard to single out any particular 1 players, but T. Carey, O’Donnell, and i the two High School boys, Lash and Fletcher, frequently brought applause froim the crowd. The small number of extras—l in the first j and 5 in the second—reflected credit ■ upon Erapper, who stood up to the bowling

well. Credit must be given to Kinsella, the North captain, for the admiradle way in which lie handled the team, the fine placing of the field being especially noticeable. Another factor in the success was tte splendid feenng that existed among the team, both on the field and off, a spirit which makes ihe gaune what it is. Scores:—

Bowling analysis—Bullot three wickets for 6 runs, Cnmeron three for 13, Kinsella throe for 14. Carey one for 22, Stephenson none for 6, Osborne none for 6.

JUNIOR GRADE. WESTERN PARK DEFEAT TECHNICAL COLLEGE. The above teams met at Western Park, and the Park teaip' won by 17 runs on the first innings. Batting first Technical College compiled 77 runs (Loveridge 48, Lee 13). Western Park replied with 94 runs (Berg 32, Oakley 18, Harrison 11). At the call of time Technical College, in their second innings, had imade 83 runs for six wickets (Loveridge 26, Crimp 21, Lee 20). The bowling analysis was as follows: —Technical College: Loveridge five wickets for 27 runs, Yardley four for 22. Western Park: Rowe six for 47, E. Hoffmann four for 21, Wright two for 20, Hoskin two for 7, Berg one for 21. TARANAKI v. WANGANUI. THE TARANAKI TEAM. The following team has been selected to represent Taranaki against Wanganui, at Wanganui, on March 22 and 23: Kingston (Walters), Clark, Newbold (New Plymouth), R. Macdonald - , F. Robertson (Western Park), Maunsell, Little, Cole, Beechey, Pratt: and Penny (South Taranaki). . Any New Plymouth players unable to make the trip are requested to communicate Immediately with Mr. P. Stainton, New Plyunouth. TEAM FROM ENGLAND. NO DEFINITE ARRANGEMENT. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright, Received Feb. 19, 5.5 p.m. London, Feb. 18. The Marylebone Cricket Club has received u letter from New Zealand advising that Mr. McLaren has been asked to take a team there, but beyond preliminary discussion Mr. McLaren has done nothing regarding the formation of a team.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

their decisions being given promptly. Details are:— NORTH TARANAKI. First Innings. p.,<tr i|. r B a i n . b cole 1 Nicoll, b Cole 3 Macdonald. b Cole 2 Clarke, b Cole Robertson, c Jarvis, b Bain ... 50 Halley, b McCarthy Bewley, b Cole ... 4 Papps, b Cole ....'. 0 Newbold. I> McCarthy 91 Lash, run out 4 Stainton, not out 1 7 Extras ... 14 Total ... 125 Bowling analysis—Cole six wickets for 25 runs, Bain one for 25, McCarthy two for 21, Stewart none for 1, Little none for 7, Hughes <<>r 11, Penny none for 11, Pratt none for 12. Second Innmgs. Lash, st., b Cole ... 35 Bewley, b Bain ... 18 Papps, b Bain 4 Macdonald, b Bain 0 Halley, b Maine ... Robertson, b Bain 1 7 Newbold, not out ... 18 Extras ... 21 Total (for six wickets) ... 134 Bowling analysis—Bain four wickets for 32 runs, Maine one for 11, Cole one for 27, Hughes none for 8, McCarthy none for 11, Little none for 11, Stewart none for 12. SOUTH TARANAKI. First Innings. Maine, b Macdonald 5 Jarvis, c Clarke, b Macdonald 7 rtle, b Clarke 8 Maunsell, b Nicoll 91 Pratt, lbw. b Macdonald r: Penny, c Stainton, b Clarke - Bain, not out 9*> Cole, b Clarke :> 11 uglies, b Newbold ... 11 McCarthy, c Papps, b Clarke 0 Stewart, b Clarke 0 Extras ... 11 Total ... 104 Bowling analysis—Clarke five wicl ets for 31, Macdonald three for 26, Newbold one for 10, Nicoll one for 22. Second Innings. Penny, c Clarke, b Macdonald ... 14 Maunsell, b Clarke ... 13 Pratt, c Lash, t> Macdonald i Pain, run out 1 •• Little, b Macdonald 0 Cole, not out ... 55 Jarvis, not out Extras ... 6 Total (for five wickets) ... 117 Bottling analysis—Macdonald three wickets for 26 runs, Clarke one for 47, Halley none for 19, Bottrill none for 19.

NORTH TARANAKI. First Innings. Kinsella, c Davies, b Davis .... 18 Stephenson, run opt, b Davies ...... .... 3 Osborne, st., b Davies .... 9 Fitzpatrick, h Davis 9 Lash, e and b Davis .... 0 Carey, c and b Davis 7 Cameron, b Young 1 Crupper, b Lay . .... 19 Bullot. not out . Fletcher, b Lay 0 Extras _ 7 Total Bowling analysis—Davis six for 20, Lay two for 1, Davies one for 10, Young one for 10, Saxon-Jones none for 10, Cosgrove non for 11. Second Innings. Kinsella, b Young ... 36 Bullot, c Davies, b Davis Fletcher, c Davis b Lay 2 Crapper, b Davis ... 37 Carey, b Cosgrove 7 Stephenson, e Lay, b Cosgrove .... ... 20 O’Donnell, c Donnelly, b Cosgrove .. .... 2 Fitzpatrick, b Davis .... 17 Cameron, b Davis 0 Osborne, not out 5 Lash, c Young, b Davis a Extras ... 11 Total ... 14S Bowling analysis—Davis five wickets for 26, Cosgrove three for 37, Young one for 14, Lay one for 24, Saxon-Jones none for 14 Davies none for 21. SOUTH TARANAKI. First Innings. Hobday, c Stephenson, b Cameron .. ... 16 Davies, b Kinsella a Saxon-Jones, b Cameron 0 Cosgrove, c Lash, b Cameron 0 Lay, run out, b Kinsella 0 5 oung. b Cameron . f Jones, b Kinsella 1 Donnelly, b Kinsella -.. 0 Hemingway, b Cameron ... 14 Davies, not out Grindlay, I> Kinsella ... 11 Extras 1 Total ... 45 Bowling analysis—Kinsella five for 1, Canneron five for 33. Second Innings. Hobday, b Cameron n Davis, b Kinsella 0 Hemingway, b Cameron 0 Cosgrove, b Cameron 2 1 oung. b Carey ... 22 Grindlay, b Kinsella ... 1 Saxon-Jones, b Bullot ... 7 Lav. not out ... 18 Jones, b Bullot .... 0 Donnell v. b Bullot Davies, c and b Kinsella .... 15 Extras - a Total 73