CRICKET.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3355, 23 October 1911, Page 7

CRICKET.

CHRISTCHURCH MATCHES. H. B. LUSK A CENTURY. (Per Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH,, Oct. 21. The first round of the grade matches were concluded to-day, in beautiful .weather and on good wickets. West Christchurch gained a sensational win a’gainst Sydenham by 12 runs whilst St. Albans easily vanquished East Christchurch, and Riccarton accounted for Linwood by a margin of 40 runs. On the first day St. Albans had scored 44 without the loss of a wicket against the 184 set them by East Christchurch. To-day nearly all the batsmen made use full scores, and Eastern’s total was passed with only 6 wickets down. Two more wickets then fell at once, but Sandman and Brunton, getting together, a big stand was made, Sandman putting on runs at a great rate. Thej innings eventually closed for 260. East! Christchurch in their second innings did not shape too well, and! at call of time had lost five wickets for 69. The Sydenham v. West Christchurch game was left in a very even and interesting state. On the first day West Christchurch had totalled' 143, Sydenham responding with 58 for four wickets. On resuming to-day Hayes, with 39 not out, and Bruges), resumed batting. Hayes batted very solidly, but he lost three partners without addition to his score. However, on Bennett going in the Sydenham outlook was improved considerably, and with 126 up, .vifcn three wickets still to fall, the game looked a good tiling for Sydenham. Haves was then splendidly taken at extra slip, and the last two wickets fell with a very small addition. West Christchurch, in their second innings, put ui) the good score of 216 for seven wickets, H. B. Lusk getting a century by a fine display of batting. Linwood. who lost two wickets for 35, resumed batting with Russell and Perrin, I{. Ridley, who was not out with 22 on the first day, being absent. The two batsmen named made a short stand, and Thomas added a useful 15. Orchard then made a good effort for his side, and playing a very vigorous innings, he irncled himself 61, but the tail giving him no -assistance, the venture closed for 159. Riccarton gave a sorry display in their second innings, Williams being the only one to offer any opposition to the bowling!, which was distinctly good. AUCKLAND SEASON OPENS. BIG SCORES AND SLOW WICKETS. AUCKLAND. Oct. 22. The Auckland cricket season opened yesterday in fine, but cold weather. A strong southerly wind was blowing, and light showers of rain fell in the morning, and as a result of the rain during the week the wickets were slow. North Shore, playing against Eden, made 237 for four wickets. In the first innings Sale (84 not out), A. M. Howdon (48 not out), L. Prime (41). and Bush (39) being the highest scores. Grafton made 117 against Parnell (Mason 40, Willis 39, not out). Kerr took four wickets for 38 runs. Parnell made 118 for 3 wickets (Ellis 46, not out). University, in their first innings against Ponsonby made 182 (Wallace 70). Woods took four wicktes for 41 runs. Ponsonby made 2 for 1 wicket. MARYLEBONE PLAY COLOMBO. (United Press Association—Copyright.) (Received Oct. 22, 5.5 p.m.) COLOMBO, Oct. 21. The Marylebone Cricket Club, who are journeying to Australia, played amatch 'here against Colombo. In their first innings Marylebone made 213. and Colombo 99. Barnes took four wickets for 30, Foster three for 7, and Woolley two for 9.