CRICKET.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2419, 6 February 1909, Page 3

CRICKET.

The 'Monday team to play against Tokomaru, play starting at 11 sharp, will bo chosen from the following; any unable to take part are requested to notify Mr J. H. Wack, not later than 6 o’clock this evening: »S. McConnell, Glennie, ißabbs, J. Wack, Monk, Gibson, Hallamore, Armstrong, Grant, LI. iE. Hill, Lang, Maude, Hogg, and Farrell. Any of the undermentioned players who can take part in the cricket matches against Tokomaru and Motu, commencing on Monday next, at 11 a.m., are requested to notify Mr. J. H. Wack on or beforo 6 p.m. to-dav, on which day or days they will he available :AlcConiiell, Glennie, Babbs, Monk, Gibson, Hallamore, Arm.-, strong, H. Wack, Adamson, Bowman, Farrell, Grant) Hogg, Young, Lacker, .Daniel, Golding, Rose, Scholium. Hill, Maude, Gorman, Lang, Tattcrsall, Gibson, Harker, Pollock, Fox, •Hogan, Pirde, Austen, ‘Sharpies, Charles, and Wliiteley.

AUSTRALIA v. REST OF AUSTRALIA.

United Pbess Association, Copyright (Received February 5, 10.30 p.m.)

SYDNEY, Feb. 5. The match between Australia and the Rest of Australia opened to-day. The wicket was heavy owing to ram. Noble won the toss, and put the Rest of Australia, in. They 'lost 5 wickets for 174. Scores: Hopkins, b O’Connor ... ... <->5 Bardsley, c Carkeek, b O’Connor 48 Mave, b Macartney £ Parker, c and b Macartney ... b Gehrs. c Ransford, b O’Connor. 3/ Hazlitt, not out Extras ••• ' 8 Total for 5 wickets 174 THE OTAGO--AUCKLAND DlFference. [Pbess Association.] DUNEDIN, Feb. 5. At a meeting of the committee of the Otago Cricket Association tonight letters from the New Zealand Council were read to the effect that the letter forwarded by the Otago. Association contained what was practically a charge against Auckland, and that such a charge of 'imspoi'tsmanilike conduct should proved or withdrawn. Aftei some discussion it was. 'finally t<f Phat this Association did not intend to make any charge against Auckland. Tho Association regrets +liafc the New Zealand Council nas placed a wrong interpretation on the letter. All this. Association desires is that steps be taken to ensure that alb Plunket iShield matches be --played to a finish.”