The two-day match North Otago v. South Canterbury played at Oamaru during the week-end was drawn, but South Canterbury had a substantial lead on the first innings.

The local side batted first and through several players made confident stands, none of them survived the thirties and the side was all out for 156. Kerr, Taiaroa, Bedford and Cartwright all batted well and looked set for big scores when they succumbed.

Shewan was the backbone of South Canterbury's innings and made his 83 runs by good cricket.

Short Scorecard(s)

Representative - Hawke Cup -

South Canterbury vs North Otago at St Kevins College, Oamaru
North Otago 156 ( J. Wilson 37, B. Bedford 31, A.G. Cartwright 22, W.B. Kerr 21, R.N. Taiaroa 21, R.J. Mason 14, W. Taylor 3-56, Carpenter 2-18, Ellis 2-26, B. Taylor 2-36 ) & 109-6 ( R.N. Taiaroa 47no, J. Wilson 31no, B. Bedford 14, B. Taylor 6-38 )
South Canterbury 216 ( B. Sherwin 83, C. Aitken 25, J. Ward 21, G. Wain 18, B. Carpenter 12no, W. Taylor 12, R. Ellis 11, A. Grubb 6-50, A.G. Cartwright 3-42 )
First innings win to South Canterbury
Full scorecard for the match