BASEBALL - CLAXTON SHIELD - SOUND

The Clackston Shield at Sydney's Petersham Oval features teams from five states. New South Wales, a nine-time winner, faces off against Victoria, a six-time winner. The game is intense, with both teams showing strong performances. Victorian pitcher Ken Stephens plays a crucial role, and the match extends beyond the ninth innings with no score. In the 12th innings, Victoria secures a 1-0 victory through effective hitting and base running.

Which two teams are highlighted as traditional rivals in the Clackston Shield contest?

• Victoria and Queensland

• New South Wales and Queensland

• Victoria and South Australia

• New South Wales and Victoria

What advantage did Victoria take during the game?

• Effective pitching

• Sharp base running

• Solid defense

• Strong batting

Who was the pivotal player for Victoria during the game?

• Cantwell

• Alan Kenny

• Crear

• Ken Stephens

How many innings did the match go beyond before a run was scored?

• 10th innings

• 9th innings

• 11th innings

• 12th innings

What was the final score of the game?

• 2-1 in favor of Victoria

• 1-0 in favor of Victoria

• 1-0 in favor of New South Wales

• 2-1 in favor of New South Wales