One over later the winning runs were scored, and Hilton's Moon and then hit anything until Moon was eventually bowled by Cole for a very good 55. KEARSNEY: 100(Robbins 45, Hagemann 24). HILTON: 141 (Cole 5 for 45). 23rd February vs. MARITZBURG COLLEGE at Kearsney Draw ■ Heavy rain washed out all further play after 3 overs had been bowled and College were 5 runs for no wicket. 2nd March vs. MICHAELHOUSE at Michaelhouse Lost by 13 runs After good attacking bowling, backed up by excellent fielding had placed Kearsney in a good position, the old bogey of poor batting cost eame. Michaelhouse were sent in to bat on a damp wicket, and only Tomlinson batted well against good attacking bowling. Cole, particularly, bowled with marked hostility. The fielding was excellent, seven very good catches being taken and none missed. The Kearsney innings started badly in the face of good bowling. However, Hulett, and later Hagemann put some semblance of order into the ^ 6 wickets were thrown away through careless strokes. Those six wickets earned Michaelhouse their victory. MICHAELHOUSE: 1st Innings: 70(Lowe 4 for 38, Cole 3 for 7, Hage mann 2 for 15). KEARSNEY 1st Innings: 57(Hulett 14, Hagemann 14). MICHAELHOUSE 2nd Innings: 104 for 5. 6th March vs. Mr. MURPHY'S XI at Kearsney Lost by 5 wickets. Once again a very powerful team arrived to play this most enjoyable fixture but Mr. Murphy was unfortunately absent owing to illness. We have since been thankful to learn that he has made a complete recovery. Kearsney batted first and were always In difficulty against the bowling of Messrs. Smith, Watkins and Deavin. Cross, Lowe but too many wickets were lost through poor shots, which resulted in the school being dismissed for a very low score. Accurate bowling by Cole, supported by good fielding kept the tight until Dalton arrived to join Buiman,who was playing a very good innings. These two launched a bold attack on the Kearsney bowling, and the game was won for Mr. Murphy's XI with 5 wickets in hand. KEARSNEY: 95(Lowe 26, Cross 23, Edwards 17. Deavin 5 for 40) Mr. MURPHY'S Xi: 115 for 7 wickets(Buiman 39, Dalton 27, Roy 20, Cole 4 for 31). In a short ceremony after the match, Mr. Dalton, on behalf of Mr.Murphy, presented a cricket bat to Cole for his outstanding bowling performance in the match. 9th March vs. GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL at Kearsney Match Cancelled—Rain t6th March vs. KEARSNEY COLLEGE OLD BOYS CLUB at Kearsney Won by 4 wickets Heavy rain resulted in the pitch being waterlogged, and all efforts to render It playable failed. This match was accordingly played on a matting picket, and resulted in high scores all round. The Old Boys elected to bat, and started wel. 238
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