Salient: Victoria University Students' Paper. Vol. 27, No. 4. 1964.

Cricket — Inconclusive

Cricket

Inconclusive

The cricket series at Easter Tournament ended in a draw between Victoria and Otago. Both teams secured three first innings wins and two draws.

The weather during the five days was fine but the last three days were marred by strong gusty winds. This made conditions difficult for the bowlers. All wickets were of a reasonably high standard but a little slow, giving little assistance to the bowlers.

Fast scoring was needed for a decision so most batsmen were well up with the clock. In most games there were over 100 runs on the board by lunch.

Three centuries were scored—by Hughes (Auckland)—111 not out against Lincoln—Collirge (Auckland)—115 against Otago—Hutchinson (Massey)—108 against Auckland.

Victoria were unlucky to lose their slow bowler Edward after the first two games. He had taken 11 wickets for 71 runs but was declared ineligible to play in the Tournament.

Results: Monday: Massey drew against Auckland (Massey 217 for 5 decl., Auckland 135 for 9 at stumps), Otago a first innings win against Canterbury, Victoria outright win over Lincoln.

Thursday: Victoria beat Massey on the first innings, Otago beat Lincoln on the first innings (Otago 208 for 9 decl.. Lincoln 93), and Canterbury drew with Auckland (Cant. 223 for 6 decl., Auckland 111 for 5).

Saturday: Auckland and Otago drew. Canterbury and Victoria drew, and Lincoln beat Massey on the first innings.

Monday: Lincoln a first innings win over Auckland, Canterbury beat Massey on the first innings and Otago and Victoria drew.

Tuesday: Victoria, Canterbury and Otago all had firfist innings wins against Auckland, Lincoln and Massey.

Competitor in the Men's Shot Put takes part in the North Island/South Island Universities Athletics Competition.

Competitor in the Men's Shot Put takes part in the North Island/South Island Universities Athletics Competition.

Tournament At A dance AU MU VUW L CU OU Cricket 6 2 6 Athletic—Men H 2 4 Women 4 2 8 Yachting 8 4 2 Rowing 4 1 8 1 Basketball 4 2 8 Shooting 2 8 4 Water Polo 3 3 Swimming 4 2 8 8 Tennis 3 3 Total 36 3 12 Place 2 34 3 8 55 1

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