Langford Smith's eleven beat North Otago by six wickets in a cricket match played at Oamaru at the weekend. North Otago batted first and was out for 175 runs. In reply, Langford Smith's eleven scored 177 runs for the loss of four wickets.

The visitors scored their 177 runs in 115 minutes.

Leading North Otago batsmen were R. Wilson (40) and A. Cartwright (40).

Bowling for the visiting eleven, M. Webb took five for 58 off 19 overs and K. Campbell took four for 37 off 12.5 overs.

The top batsmen for Langford Smith's eleven were R. Hutchison who retired after making 82 and G. Turner, who retired after 67. A partnership between Hutchinson and Turner yielded 50 runs in 40 minutes.

Bowling for North Otago R. Mason took three for 43 off 6.4 overs.

Short Scorecard(s)

Representative - Friendly -

Langford Smith XI vs North Otago at Milner Park, Oamaru
North Otago 175 ( R.S. Wilson 40, A.G. Cartwright 40, M. Wheeler 16, I.T. Geddes 14, R.S. Payne 12, R. Bowman 12, Webb 5-58, Campbell 4-37 )
Langford Smith XI 177-4 ( R. Hutchison 82, G.M. Turner 67, P. Semple 13, R.J. Mason 3-43 )
First innings win to Langford Smith XI
Full scorecard for the match