In a friendly encounter on the Police ground yesterday afternoon the Parsees succumbed to the Police in what was to all intents and purposes a practice game, by four wickets, Neither side was at full strength. a number of youngsters being afforded the opportunity of displaying their wares. Blix, a newcomer to the Police XI, showed considerable promise when batting and in a steady knock that was marked by good defence, scored an undefeat~ ed 49, The Parsees took first knock but quickly suffered a reverse when Tata fell to Novgorodoff who shows promise with his medium paced deliveries. A good fourth wicket partnership between Divecha and B. R. Viccajee apparently placed the visitors in a useful position for with 91 on the board they seemed set for a good total, but the tail enders fail-badly, The Police began badly, two wickets being down for only four runs, but Allan and Baldock quickly retrieved this poor start. Baldock was joined by Blix and they were not separated until the winning run had been hit,
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