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The Spike or Victoria College Review June 1914

Third Eleven

Third Eleven.

The Third Eleven has not had a very successful season so far as the winning of matches is concerned, but it is a joyous little company, and has intimated its intention of practising hard next season.

V. Central.—An auspicious opening to a successful (!) season. After punishing the opposing bowling for at least ten minutes, our tenth wicket fell with the score at——well, we won't mention it. Top scorer, Mr. "Extras." Despite Barney's "googlies" and "wrong 'uns," the other side won.

V. North.—Very exciting for the other side. Robertson's little finger nearly knocked off by our fast bowler (?). Mr. "Extras" again busy.

v. Karori.—Best game of the season. We went in first, and compiled a fair score (about 50, in fact), of which O'Shea made 20. Karori's innings closed when they were 10 ahead. O'Shea's bowling terrified the suburbanites. Note.— We turned out with 14 men. As we had a lady scorer, the extra men helped to score.

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v. Saint David's.—Our bowling improved quite out of sight. In fact, it was over the fence most of the time. Score forgotten. "Tis better thus."

v. Johnsonville.—A delightful trip to the country, although wet. On inspecting the wicket, we decided that discretion was the better part of valour. Having formally declared the game won by default, we decamped. Our first (and last) win.

v. Old Boys. —Same old story. Despite Jerry's eloquence, the game went the way of all our games. Butcher complained that he had left his bag at home.