LARWOOD UNDER WAY.

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 106, 7 May 1934, Page 7

LARWOOD UNDER WAY.

UNPLAYABLE AT TIMES. LOTDON, May 6. Larwood made his first bowling appearance at Trent Bridge on Saturday against Somerset. He and Voce dismissed half the Somerset batsmen for 12 runs. Larwood demonstrated that his foot trouble has completely disappeared. He took four wickets for 31 and Voce three for 39. Critics are divided in their opinions about Larwood. Quite a number contend that he has not his old pace though his action was faultless.

"Reynolds' News" says: "The wicket was all against Larwood. He took his usual 19-pace run and his terrific follow through which throws all his weight on his injured left foot, which was in full use. He had not his old pace because he needs time to get right back to form.

"Also he wants a firmer foothold, yet at times he was unplayable. He got Lee with a ball that whipped back like lightning and would have taken any batsman's wicket."

"The People" says: "It was the old Larwood, and cricket enthusiasts throughout the country will share the feeling of relief that swept through the crowd at Trent Bridge.'

Mr. H. D. Leveson-Gower, in the presence of the Surrey team and many wellknown supporters, opened the Hobbs Gates at the Oval. Carved across the top of the wrought-iron gates is the phrase: "The Hobbs Gates. Erected in honour of the great Surrey and England cricketer."