Underestimating the strength of the Suffolk defence, a S.C.C. XI did not allow sufficient time in which to dismiss the Navy XI yesterday afternoon on the S.C.C. ground and the cricket match concluded as a draw. Stoke and Jenkins were outstanding for the Club defence, while Mid. Wilson came up to expectations with a good fifty itor the Navy.
Anstice and Stokes opened for the Club. After an uneventful start, Stokes forced the pace while Anstice was content to be on the defensive.
Runs came quickly and it was not until the score read 62 that the first wicket fell, Anstice being caught by Smith off Graham. His innings though rather slow, contributed largely to a good first wicket stand.
Stokes continued to bat freely and reached his fifty in quick time. He then had a life' when he mistimed an intended four or six and only succeeded in lifting the ball high over the bowlers head, which was no! accepted.
Heap was clean bowled and Stokes and Booth became associated. The latter began in good style and looked as if he were going to score some runs, He misjudged a fast one from Barker however, and was yorked' when he had scored a useful 26.
Jenkins replaced him arid with the score in a satisfactory state, both he ud Stokes could afford to take a few risks,
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