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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1952
Page
4
The city of Sydney is projected to reach 2,000,000 residents next year, representing 57 percent of New South Wales total population. The estimate underscores Sydney's growing share within the state and signals continued urban expansion.
Stores won the toss and batted on a lively wicket. Ken Paterson took three for 14, while Ken May led Stores with 60 and H Martin bowled well for 8 maidens. Colts tally featured J Russell and A Reading, but Stores dominated after a strong start. On No 2 oval Alpals beat Wongo Creek by 45 runs as Wongo were all out for 22. Manilla edged Quirindi in the North West Council opener with 196 chasing 152.
Quirindi won the second grade match by 180 to 140. Main Manilla scorers were B Hiscox 32, P Byrnes 29, K Lawler 20, with L Kennedy and L O'Mullane contributing 5 for 5 and 3 for 51 in bowling respectively. The report lists detailed cricket score events and player dismissals from both sides.
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