Fred Ongley

First day report by Telegraph
The match, Otago Second Eleven v. North Otago was commenced on the Carisbrook Ground this morning, under perfect weather conditions. W. Beale captained Otago and F. Ongley North Otago. The local men won the toss and elected to bat, and knocked up 251 before being disposed of. T. B. Adams played a fine innings, never giving a chance. F. Ongley was the most successful trundler, amassing eight wickets for 121 runs. North Otago had two wickets down for 25, three for 62 and four for 70. F. and M. Ongley then became associated, and carried the score to 117, when F. Ongley lost his wicket leg-before. When the stumps were drawn, North Otago had lost five wickets for 140 runs, M. Ongley being not out on 65.

First day report by Oamaru Mail Correspondent
The weather was perfect for cricket, and the wicket was all that could be desired. Ongley lost the toss, and Otago batted. They started well, T. D. Adams shaping confidently. North Otago felt the want of a fast bowler as the wicket was too good to admit of slow bowlers getting very much work on the ball. Uttley bowled well, and kept the score down at his end, but the score increased rapidly. The fielding was patchy, Adams giving one or two opportunities of dismissal. At the luncheon admittedly 200 was in sight, with only four wickets down. On recommencing Uttley bowled Adams, and the others were tempted to go out to Ongley's lobs, three being stumped. The innings closed for 251. North Otago made a bad start, Uttley poking back an easy one to the bowler. M. Ongley and Borton shaped well, but the latter was clean bowled when he looked likely to make a big score. Hudson and Ongley continued to make runs slowly until the former got his leg in front of a full toss. "Joe" Ongley, who took Mitchell's place in the team, did not last long, but F. Ongley kept up his end effectively until given out leg before. Jones and M. Ongley played out time and the aspect, which at one time looked anything but rosy, now appears more promising. M. Ongley batted very well, punishing the ball forcefully. Otago's fielding was not too good and several chances were missed.

Short Scorecard(s)

Representative - Friendly -

North Otago vs Otago 2nd XI at Carisbrook, Dunedin
Otago 2nd XI 251 ( T.D. Adams 71, C. Beale 27, A Adams 27, P. Courttis 25, J. Graham 22, Kilgour 20, W. Ogg 14no, J. Moore 11, F.W. Ongley 8-121, G. Uttley 2-79 ) & 213-4dec ( T. Adams 83, J. Graham 43no, A Adams 39, C. Beale 21, G. Ongley 2-33 )
North Otago 299 ( M. Ongley 95no, F. Jones 28, F.W. Ongley 23, Hudson 16, I.A. Borton 15, H. Mowberry 11, Cummings 5-44, Courtis 2-40 ) & 106 ( G. Uttley 44, I.A. Borton 13, Ogg 3-14, Beale 3-19, Courtis 2-12 )
Otago 2nd XI won by 49 runs
Full scorecard for the match

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