An end-season match between North Otago and Ashburton sides was begun on the School ground yesterday in mild and pleasant weather, which in the afternoon become cold and boisterous. The visitors had first hand on a perfect wicket and made 193. The local fielding was slack, and several of the team appeared to be only mildly interested. Drinnan; who times well and hits hard, made 80,, using for the purpose a good variety of shots. He gave several chances at various stages of his innings and appeared lucky with the short stuff on the off, at which he nibbled dangerously. He and G. Nicoll added 85 runs at a time when runs were much needed. Keith bowled very well, as his average, five for 37, shows, and Zimmerman, four for 49, also helped in the downfall of the visitors. Milner, too, bowled very usefully against the wind. North Otago started badly, losing Sumpter and Uttley for 11 runs.

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Representative - Hawke Cup -

Ashburton County vs North Otago at Waitaki Boys Backfield, Oamaru
Ashburton County 193 ( Drinnan 80, G. Nicoll 22, Brady 20, J.B. Nicoll 16, Hanratty 14, K. Nicoll 11, A. Keith 5-37, C. Zimmerman 4-47 ) & 54-5 ( J.B. Nicoll 12 )
North Otago 213-9dec ( C. Zimmerman 50, T. Jacobs 49, Nimmo 28, R. Inder 14, A. Keith 13, Evans 11, Milner 11no, Johnstone 2-39, O'Grady 2-44, Drinnan 2-47 )
First innings win to North Otago
Full scorecard for the match