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South Africa 242 and 2 for 104 (Elgar 46*, Duminy 34*) lead Australia 244 (Warner 97, S Marsh 63, Philander 4-56, Maharaj 3-56) by 102 runsScorecard and ball-by-ball detailsLunch South Africa 242 and 2 for 183 (Duminy 74*, Elgar 69*) lead Australia 244 by 181 runsLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Dean Elgar and JP Duminy both brought up half-centuries on the third day at the WACA, where they batted through the opening session to lift South Africas lead close to 200. It was a frustrating, wicketless session for the Australians, who found some cracks and variable bounce in the pitch, and elso extracted reverse swing, but could not find a way through the defences of Duminy and Elgar.At the lunch break, Elgar was on 69 and had been overtaken by Duminy, who had 74, and South Africas score had moved along to 2 for 183. That meant their advantage was 181 runs, which placed them in a very strong position in the match - even allowing for the fact that their best bowler Dale Steyn has been ruled out due to a shoulder injury - given they still had eight wickets in hand and Australia would need to bat last.By lunch, the Elgar-Duminy partnership had reached 138 runs, a fine performance from two men who had each made their Test debuts at this ground, for very different outcomes. Back in 2008, Duminy scored an unbeaten 50 and hit the winning runs as South Africa chased down 414; four years later, Elgar made a pair on debut at the WACA, although South Africa also went on to win that Test.This time was much more pleasant for Elgar, who brought up his half-century from 130 deliveries with a boundary worked through square leg off Mitchell Starc. Duminys fifty came three overs later, from his 90th delivery, with a lovely straight drive for four off Josh Hazlewood, arguably the most attractive shot of the day.The scoring was not especially quick, as the pair added 79 in the session, but notably they appeared unfazed by the odd delivery beating the bat or staying low or hitting a crack and zipping through to the wicketkeeper. Steven Smith relied entirely on his fast bowlers during the session, which meant spinner Nathan Lyon would need to wait until after tea for his first over of the day. Willie Lanier Jersey . -- Running backs Darren McFadden and Rashad Jennings were back at practice for the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday despite being hampered by hamstring injuries. Gary Barbaro Jersey . In taking its goal tally to 99 in all competitions already this season, City delivered another demonstration of its lethal firepower at Etihad Stadium to set up a fourth-round match at home to another second-tier team -- Watford. http://www.customchiefsjersey.com/custom-spencer-ware-jersey-large-1316n.html . It was hard for Luck to pull off another comeback, or even get into the end zone, while standing on the sideline. Rivers threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to rookie Keenan Allen and Nick Novak kicked four field goals to give the Chargers a 19-9 victory against the Colts on Monday night. Mack Lee Hill Jersey . Perhaps Carroll was so prepared for a break because he believes there is very little the Seattle Seahawks need heading into the off-season. "I dont see anything that we need to add. We just have to get better," Carroll said. Mecole Hardman Jersey . On Tuesday, Ottawa placed forward Cory Conacher and defenceman Joe Corvo on waivers as trade rumours swirl around the Senators. Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy is unlikely to play for the remainder of the regular season, but manager Dusty Baker is hopeful Murphy will return for the postseason.Game 1 of the National League Division Series is Oct. 7.Baker said Murphy is feeling better, but he would be limited to pinch-hit appearances -- at most -- in the Nationals final four regular-season games.He might get a pinch-hit, but I dont want to take him backwards, Baker told reporters, according to the Washington Post. Well probably have an intrasquad game or something to get him some live pitching.Murphy, who leads the Nationals in batting average (.347), home runs (25), RBIs (104), on-base percentage (.391) and hitss (184), hasnt played in the field or run the bases since suffering a strained buttocks Sept.dddddddddddd 17 against Atlanta.Bryce Harper, meanwhile, was out of the Nationals starting lineup for the fourth straight day Thursday. An MRI showed that Harpers thumb had no structural damage, but Baker kept Harper out because of the wet conditions in Washington.That thumb is so important in the whole equation, Baker told reporters. Holding the bat. Holding the ball to throw it. Everything. Or if hed slide again and put it down and re-bruise it. So I just thought that one more day. ' ' '