HIGH SCORING

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20258, 29 July 1937, Page 10

HIGH SCORING

NEW ZEALAND v. SURREY. TOURISTS SCORE 459 FOR NINE. DONNELLY’S PINE DISPLAY. (From the special correspondent of the United Press Association with the team). (Reoeived July 29, 3.15 p.m.) LONDON, July 28. The New Zealand cricketers commenced a three day match against Surrey at the Oval to-day. The weather was line' and the wicket fast. The' tourists in their first innings scored 459 for nine wickets when stumps were drawn, a very fine performance against a strong county side. The teams were':— New Zealand.—Page, Vivian, Cowie, Wallace, Weir, Hadlee, Tindill, Donnelly, Gallichan, Moloney and Dunning. Surrey.—Holmes, Sandham, Mobey, Gregory, Squires, Barling, Parker, Whittaker, Watts, Gover and Daley. Donnelly was the outstanding batsman for the tourists, scoring 144 in aggressive style against a good attack from the home bowlers. Finally he fell a victim to Gregory off Holmes. Page' was unconquered at the end of the day with 77, made In good time, while Wallace again came to light with a good 69. Moloney made 51. The New Zealanders, maintained the knack of appearing at their best in London. Rejoicing in a fast wicket and fine weather they batted brilliantly against a strong attack, including the speed king, Gover. Surrey is now one' of the strongest counties and has won its last three matches. The foundation of a big score was laid in good first and second wicket partnerships and the following batsmen were able to attack the bowling without fear of the consequences for almost the’ first time on the tour. Donnelly dashingily drove, cut and pulled for a chanceless century, and, brightly continuing, compiled the highest individual score of the tour. He hit 21 fours and one six. Wallace gave a correct and forceful display, hitting eight fours, including several of his favourite leg shots. Moloney was confident and comfortable against the bowlers using a new ball, leg gliding and late cutting prettily.

Page played his most attractive innings since' his century at Nottingham. His off driving and leg hitting was especially clean and strong. Page and Donnelly scored a hundred together In an hour. After tea Dunning retired with cramp in the leg but returned to assist the partnership which yielded 25 runs for the last wicket. Scores;— NEW ZEALAND. First Innings. Vivian, o Mobey, b Watts .. .. 12 Moloney, b Parker 51 Wallace, o Daley, b Gover . . 69 Weir, c Gregory, b Squires .... 68 Donnelly, c Gregory, b Holmes • . 144 Hadlee, lbw, b Parker . . . . 39 Page, not out 77 Gallichan, c Holmes, b Squires .7 Tindill, o Watts, b Squires .. 0 Gowle, b Watts 5 Dunning, not out 6 Extras 20 Total for nine wickets . • 459 INVITATION TO TEAM.

MATCHES IN AUSTRALIA. FINANCIAL SUPPORT ASSURED. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel, Copyright. SYDNEY, July 28. The Cricket Association Iras made a move to invite the New Zealand cricketers to play a series of matches against teams representing the eastern States of Australia on their way home from England. The matter Is to come before the Australian Board of Control with a view to its submission to the New Zealand Cricket Council. The suggestion is that matches bo played in November at Adelaide. Melbourne and Sydney. Adequate" financial support would be assured, and Hie players on both sides would benefit by the contests. SECOND TEST. MACARTNEY’S COMMENT. COWIE’S BOWLING TRIUMPH. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright. (Received July 29, 3.13 p.rn.j SYDNEY, July 29. Commenting in tlie Herald on the second cricket test, C. G. Macartney says: ‘‘The result was not surprising but from New Zealand’s point of view theless England, a tier making a good start and applying tile closure in the llrst innings, cannot be Jubiltmt at the margin. ‘‘ New Zealand bowlers showed to advantage in the second half of the match and If their batsmen had performed with equal satisfaction they probably would have won. The dismissal of England for 187 was a bowling triumph for the attack was designated as weak. “ Owing to the lino achievement by Cowie New Zealand were In a sound position but the batting failed to consolidate it. ‘‘The debacle for Ihe New Zealanders’ second innings appears to have been caused by inexperience. The Englishmen possess the knowledge of how to deal with tense situations whereas their less informed opponents would probably suffer from over-carefulness which would seriously interfere with their natural game.” .