In a friendly cricket match on the Recs' ground yesterday afternoon, the Public & Thomas Hanbury Schoolboys played a drawn game with the staff of the school, knocking up 81 for 8 the wickets declared against 60 for 5 made by the stoff.
Von Wunder and Novgorodoff, for the youngsters, both hit up 22, each scoring five fours in their totals. The remainder did not fare so well and when the score read 81, it was decided to declare and give the Staff an opportunity to get the runs needed.
The incoming XI, however, assisted by three lady members of the School, found themselves in trouble from the moment their opening batsmen reached the crease, only McCorkindal" zna Viatkin, who scored 16 and 21 respectively, putting up any kind of a show at all.
Novgorodoff zain did well after having had a good knock, by securing He five good wickets for a cost of only Headilinihg "tódaj's "double-Headér in the City Baseball League will be the contest between the Amateurs and the Headquártérs' Troops, scheduled io begin at 4. p.m, following the curtain raiser between the Second Battalion and the U.S. Navy, which begins at 2 pin.
Tomorrow afternoon at 330 pin., the Headquarters nine will meet the Navy team.
The annual Fourth of July Classic will be held next Tuesday afternoon between the Civilians. and the Marines. The probable line-up for the service men will be Fuller (pitcher), Pasko (catcher), King (first base). Goush (second base).
Winchester (short stop) Hyman (third base), Costa (left feld), Beeson (centre id) and Olsen (right feld). Because of their all-round strength, the "Leathernecks" are highly favoured to win again.
Present standings in the league are as follows—
Won Lost Pct. First Battalion 6 0 1,000 quarters
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