- Junior DowieMelbourne opening batsman Aubrey Wollaston plays defensively during his knock of 110 against Police in their Surrey Senior Cup game at Melbourne Oval yesterday.
AUBREY WOLLASTON ticked off a fine century to put Melbourne in a commanding position against Police in their Surrey Senior Cup game at Melbourne Oval yesterday as the hunt for semi-final places in the National Cricket Championship intensified.
Also scoring centuries were Boys' Town's Marlon Keating (106) against Portland and Kingston's Ricardo Powell (111) against Tivoli, both Surrey Senior Cup games.
On a day when Carlton Baugh Jr (57) and Llewelyn Meggs (61 not out) also got among the runs with half centuries, Melbourne posted 309 for six declared of 64 overs; and the close of yesterday's first day had Police struggling at 83 for four off 35 overs.
Wollaston, who faced the day's first ball, hit 110 from 112 balls spiced with 16 boundaries and on his way to his ton featured in two good partnerships which put the Kangaroos in control.
Wollaston shared in an opening partnership of 69 with Dillon Ebanks (17) and afterwards put on 104 for the fourth wicket with Baugh, whose 57 from 48 balls included two fours and two hugh sixes.
With the bowlers struggling on a hot day, the declaration came at tea at which stage paceman Rohan Belite had four victims for 80 runs. Among Belite's victim was Wollaston, who was caught and bowled with the score at 200 for five.
Police got off to a disastrous start and will resume their innings this morning with Marvin James (seven) and Richard McIntosh (11) at the crease.
Pacer Leon Bent claimed opener Demetrus Francis for 33 and Dwayne Crossgill (13) to be Melbourne's most successful bowler with two for 33.
AT MAXFIELD PARK: The fight for first innings points is on between Boys' Town and Portland. Scores: Boys' Town 269 (Marlon Keating 106, Duran White 38, Omar A. Campbell 35; Harlon Haye 4-29, Kevin Bryan 2-5). Portland 39 for two (St. Clair Searchwell 35 not out, Garnet White 25 not out).
AT SEPROD OVAL: Kingston are on course for full points over Tivoli. Scores: Kingston 210 for three declared (Ricardo Powell 111, Shane Brooks 60). Tivoli 84 (Omar Hamilton 28; Kerry Scott 5-20, Powell 2-10, Audley Sanson 2-19) and 48 for eight (Powell 5-6).
AT GOODYEAR OVAL: St. Catherine CC took first innings points from St. Thomas. Scores: St. Catherine 217 (Keith Hibbert 82, Tamar Lambert 54; Dennis Gordon 4-40, Brian Murphy 3-66) and 14 for one. St. Thomas 127 (Christopher Morgan 29; Lambert 3-18, Phillip Wright 2-6, Odean Brown 2-39).
CORNWALL CUP
AT ELGIN TOWN: Rain stopped play at about 1:30 between St. Elizabeth and Hanover. Scores: St. Elizabeth 205 for eight (Lincoln Brown 50, Ainsley Goss 41, Shawn Findlay 39 not out; Calberth Palmer 3-39).
AT ALLAN RAE OVAL: Rain also affected play between leaders Westmoreland and Trelawny. Scores: Westmoreland 218 for five when rain stopped play at about 3:30 p.m. (Raul Winter 69 not out, Cleveland Davidson 44 not out; Jeffrey Lewis 2-46).
MIDDLESEX CUP
AT GRAYS INN: Manchester 192 (Orville Pennant 31; Ian McLeod 3-29, Hensley Wilshaw 3-34). St. Mary will start their reply this morning.
AT KAISER: Scores: St. Catherine CA 221 (Peter Pottinger 93; Sherman Gordon 5-66, Christopher 3-17). St. Ann 15 without loss.
