text: CRICKET - JONES HITS CENTURY AS VICTORIA FIGHT BACK. HOBART, Australia 1996-12-07 
   Former Australia test batsman Dean Jones hit an unbeaten 130 to lead Victoria's fightback in their Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania on Saturday. Replying to the home side's first innings 481 for eight declared, Victoria reached 220 for three at close of play on the second day of the four-day match at Hobart's Bellerive Oval. Jones became the fourth century-maker of the match, equalling the feats of Tasmanian trio David Boon, Shaun Young and Michael DiVenuto. Jones, who took over as captain for the match in the absence of Australia test leg-spinner Shane Warne, added 195 runs for the third wicket with left-hander Laurie Harper. Harper was eventually dismissed for 77 after the pair joined forces with their side reeling on nine for two. Earlier, former Australia test batsman David Boon scored 118 and all-rounder Shaun Young hit 113. The pair hammered 36 boundaries between them. Pace bowler Ian Harvey claimed three for 81 for Victoria.
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