V5. Cato Ridge; Lost by 2 wkts. Kearsney: 37 . , ■ ,n Cato Ridge: 43for 9(Ghosley 7for 19 including a hat-trick) vs. Treverton 2nd XI: Won by 10 wkts. Treverton: 49(Binder 4 for 4, Scheepers 2for 1)and 84(Hammond 4for 29,Jollands 3for 1) , j ^ , Kearsney: 131 for 7 deck (Bartlett 79, Jollands 28)and 6 for no wkt. STAFF CRICKET The Staff XI goes from strength to strength, to such an extent that they have even managed to win a game or two. We have only two problems: advancing senility, and captains who declare at the wrong time. One even did this once when the Headmaster was very much among the runs; masters have been dismissed for less than this. It is a very distressing habit. There have been some fine batting performances,though no-one has yet been able to emulate Mr. Fish's century against College last year. Ofcourse,if the captains hadn't declared ...The bowling on the other hand has been somewhat thin, and we have missed Burger's skilful "string" bowling. Each member of the team has usually had a few overs,depending upon the Ability, Greed or Luck of the opposing batsmen, and the generosity of the fielders. Of the captains tried, Mr.Justin Hall appears to have been the most astute, for it was under his leadership that we registered a meritorious vic tory over our long-standing enemies, the Maritzburg College Staff. That victory brought with it the custody ofthe Dansula Bo\vl which now graces the Staff Common Room. Mr. Jeannot surprised his critics with a Stirling undefeated knock against Baynesfield. Other wise the most consistent batsmen have been Messrs. Fish, Prozesky and P. Reece, while Messrs Hopkins, Crawford, Best (all suffering unripe declarations), Thiselton, Blamey, Hall, Townshend and Gibson(that makes twelve—Ed.)also batted well. Mr.Townshend s three sixes against Baynesfield were the longest and highest of the season, and nearly went into orbit. Mr. de Beer proved a cunning seamer, and we now have to decide whether Mr. Fish is a better wicket-keeper or spinner. Special mention must be made of Mr. Whiteford (scorer, aided by the School adding machine)and Mr. Lewis-Williams(managerin-absentia). RESULTS vi. Maritzburg College Staff: Details not available, but they scored more runs than we did. vs Baynesfield: Details not available, but we scored more than they did. (Fish 40, Prozesky 40, Best 30, plus or minus.) 109
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