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