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The Spike: or, Victoria College Review, June 1928

Junior A

Junior A.

Matches played, 9; won 5; lost 4. Championship points, 19.

Last season was rather a disappointing one for the above team. With the calibre of the players available, it was thought that the Junior Championship was again within the grasp of the club, but poor fielding and unreliable batting, combined with the fact that on certain occasions, engagements on the cricket field were forgotten, destroyed all hopes of championship honours. Nevertheless, several interesting and exciting games were played, and we had the satisfaction of being the only team to defeat Institute, the junior champions. Outstanding among the personal achievements of the season, was C. H. Arndt's brilliant innings of 209, not out, against Thorndon. Arndt batted throughout the innings and hit 35 fours. McMichael's efforts with the ball met with success, and it was unfor page 56 tunate we did not have a greater use of his services. P. Caldwell and Williams, both bowled and batted steadily throughout the season, and G. Caldwell batted exceedingly well, as well as keeping wickets in good style. It was a matter of great satisfaction to the learn that P. Wilson and P. Caldwell succeeded in winning places in the Wellington Junior Representative Team, and Wilson had the further distinction of leading the team to victory against both Auckland and Canterbury.

Detailed results as follows:—

v. Hutt.—Hutt 260. Greig. 2 for 25; P. Caldwell, 3 for 65; McDonald, 2 for 27. Varsity 165—Mackay, 52; Arndt, 28; Wilson, 25; and 61 for 3—P. Caldwell, 23 not out. Lost on 1st innings by 95 runs.

v. Kilbirnie.—Kilbirnie 81. (McDonald, 4 for 24; Mackay, 3 for 10), and 105 (Greig. 4 for 31; Mackay, 3 for 25; McDonald, 2 for 35). Varsity, 189.—McGavin 61; McDonald, 44; Smyth, 26. McDonald played a slashing innings, including 6 fours and 2 sixers. Won by an innings and 6 runs.

v. Institute.—Institute 186 (P. Caldwell, 6 for 71; Smyth, 3 for 17), and 71 (McDonald, 6 for 36; Cormack, 3 for 12). Varsity 218.—Wilson. 37; Vietmeyer. 32 not out; McDonald. 32; Cormack, 27; McGavin, 20; Frazer, 19; and 44 for 2.—McGavin, 21 not out. Victory here was made possible by a fine last wicket stand in the 1st innings by Vietmeyer and Fraser, who carried the score from 168. passed the Institute score of 186, to 218. bothMcDonald and P. Caldwell bowled ably in this game. Won by 8 wickets.

v. Petone.—Petone 155 (Cormack, 5 for 27) and 202 (Cormack, 5 for 60). Varsity. 302.—Wilson, 63; Arndt, 61; P. Caldwell, 53; McGavn, 44. Set 55 in the last innings to win. Varsity underrated their task and almost paid the penalty. Won by 1 wicket.

v. Wellington.—Wellington 273 (Cormack 4 for 74; McMichael, 3 for 75). Varsity, 91.—McDonald, 34; G. Caldwell, 15; and 127.—G. Caldwell, 31; Arndt, 30 not out; P. Caldwell, 19. Wellington's batting was too strong, for a team weakened by Christmas holiday. Lost by an innings and 66 runs.

v. Karori.—Karori. 149 (McMichael, 7 for 36) and 142 (McMichael, 4 for 34; P. Caldwell, 2 for 28). Varsity, 244—McGavin, 54; Moore, 41; Cormack. 38; Arndt, 33; P. Caldwell. 22; and 56 for 1.—McFarlane, 21 not out; Smyth, 17; Williams. 16 not out. Won by 9 wickets.

v. Midland.—Midland, 279 (McMichael, 2 for 17; Williams, 3 for 56; P. Caldwell. 3 for 71). Varsity 112.—Williams, 23; Wilson, 21; P. Caldwell. 19; G. Caldwell. 16; and 103—Hall, 27; Arndt, 19; Wilson. 13. Lost by an innings and 64 runs.

v. Thorndon.—Thorndon, 278 (McMichael, 3 for 67; McDonald, 2 for 25; Williams, 2 for 40; Cormack, 2 for 87); and 262 for 7. (Cormack, 3 for 54; McDonald, 2 for 62). Varsity, 479.—Arndt, 209, not out; G. Caldwell, 77; Hall, 49; Moore, 38. Won on 1st innings by 201 runs.

v. Old boys.—Old boys, 101. (Williams, 4 for 29); and 6 for 109 (Mc-Michael, 5 for 43). Varsity, 79.—Arndt, 31; McFarlane, 10; and 7 for 181 (declared)—Williams, 64; Hall, 35; Wilson, 27. This was a typical end of season game, both teams being short. At call of time, Old boys had only one wicket to fall, and 50 runs to get. Lost on 1st innings by 22 runs.