WITH BAT AND BALL.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 3479, 3 November 1913, Page 9

WITH BAT AND BALL.

OPENING OF THE CRICKET SEASON. AX AFTERNOON'S INTERESTING PLAY. The weather god was none too propitious for the opening of the various competitions on Saturday afternoon. Muggy heat prevailed throughout the forenoon, and rain set in quietly and steadily about one o’clock. Despite the threatening weather, players showed their enthusiasm by turning out, though in the majority of instances play was about three-quar-ters of an hour late in starting. One senior 'match and a couple of junior games were played at Victoria Domain, which presented' an animated picture, being dotted from end to end with flannel-clad players. The rain made, the light bad, and the ball difficult to bold, while the grass in the outfield was much too long. Another matter which the Association should see to is that the caretaker or some official should be on the ground. to see that the pavilion is opened. When the players rolled up on Saturday afternoon they found the pavilion locked, and were consequently unable- to get the gear out. A number of new men appeared in the ranks of the various clubs, and many' of these shaped l in a manner which promised that they should prove valuable acquisitions to the cricketing strength of the district, when they stride form. ,

SENIOR COMPETITION'. United and Alhambra met on the concrete pitch at Victoria Domain. The former had first use-of the wicket, but failed to take advantage of the chance to punch the bowling while the trundlers were handling the greasy ball. AVith the exception of Gartshore and Dr. Kahlenbcrg the batting display was feeble.. The latter handled hi;; bat stlyishly, and played a dashing innings, though- he was let off a couple of times in the field. Harker bowled well for Alhambra, and varied both pace and, spin in securing eight for 69. Scholium also bowled very steadily, sending down 14 overs for 22 runs and two wickets. The innings only realised 97. Alhambra .replied with 96 for three wickets. J. Gibson," who went in first, played; soundly for 43 not out, crisp cuts bringing him the bulk of bis runs. Carruthers shaped well for 20, and had hard luck in being dismissed by one of the most brilliant catches ever seen on the ground. The batsman walked out to a slow full toss from Gibson, and got on to it with great force. Dr. Collins, however, shot out his right hand at point, and took a sensational catch. The catching throughout the day was really good, Carruthers and McLisky also dismissing batsmen with fine efforts. Di. Kahlenberg and Travis, two new men, bowled best for United. Roth are fast right hand, and keep a good length. The following are the scores: —

UNITED.—Ist Innings

W. Gibson, b Harker ... 10 Chrisp, c Carruthers b Harker ... 3 Gartshore, c McLisky b Harker... 27 Dr. Kahlenberg, c and b Harker 24 HaUampre, not out 16 Potts, b Harker ■ 4 Travis.’ 1> Harker 0 Dr. Collins, b Scholium... 7 AValker, b Scholium 0 Dean, b Harker • • ••• 0 Doyle, c Carruthers, b Harker... 0 Extras ... 6 Total 07 —Bowling Analysis.— O. M. R, AV. Scholium ••• H i o Harker ... 14 0 69 8 ALH AMBRA .—lst Innings. J. Gibson, not out ... 43 Olsen h Dr. Kahlenberg ... ... 5 Carruthers, o Dr Collins b Gibson 20 Harker, c Dean, b Walker 17 Extras ■ _ Total, for three wickets ... 96 —Bowling Analysis.O. M. R . w: - ' ■ ■ 5 1 26- 0, , Dr Kahlenberg... 7 1 17 1 Chnsp 4 0 22 1 Gibson l 0 12 i ' Walker - 2 0 3 0 " Travis : ••• ■ , ,;■

WANDERERS v. TARUHERUThis match, was played on the suburban ground. Wanderers were without the services of their two cracks, Young and Ellis, who have left the district, but the Club proved that they have unearthed some good men to fill their places. N Taruheru batted first, but could only total 70 against the bowling of Moore and McMahon. Monzaria top-scored with 20, made in good style. Wanderers responded, with eight wickets for 108, Pritchard, a new man, played a fine innings for 57, hitting well all round the wicket and keeping the ball down well. Gough, with three for 14, was the last of the country bowlers. The following are the scores : TARUHERU.—Ist Innings. Risbec, c Puflott b McMahon ... 1 Hooker, b McMahon ... 1 Gough, b Moore 0 Wood, b McMahon 10 J. Roderick, b McMahon 8 Monzaria, b Moore ... 20 Stitchbury, b Moore 2 Seal, b Moore ... 1 Minnis, b McMahon 4 Courtayne, b McMahon 9 Charles, not out - ... 7 Extras ... V Total 70 • —Bowling Analysis.— O. M. R. W. McMahon ... 15 2 52 6 Moore 15 10 11 4 WANDERERS.—Ist Innings. Norman, h Risbee 6 Pritchard, b Wood ... 57 Muldoon, b Gough 1 Maude, b Hooker 11 McConnell, b Hooker 14 McMahon, not out 8 Moore, b Hooker .. 1 Southcombe, lbw, b Gough 2 Pufiett, b Gough 0 Extras 8 Total, for 8 wickets 108 —Bonding Analysis.— O. M. R, W. Risbee 8 0, 26 1 Wood ... 11 1 28 1 Gough 6 0 14 3 Monzari ... 7 1 7 0 Hooker ... ... 6 0 25 3 JUNIOR COMPETITION.

CIVIL SERVICE v. ALHAMBRA. This match took place on No. ] widket, Alhambra winning the toss and batting first, their total reaching 65, Moore top scoring with a wellmfide ,27, Scholium 15 and Nicolas 13 being the only other double figures. C. Sigley' (6 for 22) and W. Grenfell (3 for 4) were the best of the Civil bonders tried. Civil Service easily passed their opponents, the opening batsman, Ogilvie, putting together 44 in quick time. Clem iSigley, batting in his usual vigorous style, slapped on 34 before Moore found the. bails. Bob Huston, with a dozen, was the only other double figure scorer. The innings closed for 132. The howling of Moore (six for 54), and Porter (four for 19) accounted for all the wickets. Alhambra went- in for their second essay, the opening batsmen making a good stand. Porter (22). Scholium (7), Robinson (15), Sugden (not out, 12) played stubborn cricket, and took some tempting. The score showed seven for 64 at call of time. An Id (with four for 14), Sigley (two for 14), Ogilvie (one for S;, were the best of the Civil Service howlers. Alhambra have three wickets to fall next Saturday and require three runs to catch their opponents first innings. • Wanderers Juniors met Matawhero in the Junion Competition, and dismissed the country team for 25 runs, R. Smith taking the majority -of the wickets. Wanderers replied with 41runs, W. Smith making the only stand of any mention, O’Donnell being the destroying agent for Matawhero. In their second innings Matawhero started off well, and at the call or, time lnad scored 107 for the loss of 5 wickets, Turnbull and Bissell making a good stand and defying the howling.