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Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21886, 12 September 1936, Page 19

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BRADMAN APPOINTED

SELECTOR

AUSTRALIAN TEST TEAMS

(UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION —COPYRIGHT.)

ADELAIDE, September 11

Don Bradman will be one of me three selectors who will choose the Australian test teams this season. Messrs A. Dwyer (New South Wales) - and W. Johnson (Victoria) were reappointed selectors. Bradman was ’ chosen to fill the position rendered • vacant by the death of Dr. Dolling. POLICE TO CONTROL BARRACKING (Received September 11, 11.55 p.m.) ADELAIDE, September 11. The Board of Cricket Control to-day decided that the assistance of police should be obtained to control barracking at all international cricket matches in future. This decision follows representations by «the Marylebone Cricket Club that steps should be taken to prevent disturbances on future tours of Englishmen. LEVESON-GOWER’S TEAM PLAYING INDIA LONDON, September 10. Mr H. G. D. Leveson-Gower’s eleven, in their first innings against India, made 225 (Sutcliffe 94); Khan four for 42. India, in its first innings, made 333 fMushtaq Ali 140). Leveson-Gower’s eleven, in their second innings, have lost three wickets for 118 (D. Smith 52). CANTERBURY UMPIRES’ ASSOCIATION ELECTION OF OFFICERS The annual meeting of the Canterbury Umpires’ Association held recently was presided over by Mr P. D. Mansell, who congratulated the members on their successful efforts in the 1935-36 season. He also welcomed Mr W. L. King, chairman, and Mr J. L. Kerr, of the Canterbury Cricket Association, and Mr D. Ryan, formerly of Auckland. It was decided unanimously to recommend that Mr Mansell be elected the first life member of the association on his retirement from active service. The following officers were elected:— President, Mr T. W. Burgess; vice-presi-dent, Mr W. W. Dunkley; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr G. S. E. Donaldson; committee, Messrs R. K. Hawkings, R. Coleman, H. Wilson, and J. McGuinness; grading committee, Messrs T. W. Burgess and R. K. Hawkings: delegate to Canterbury Cricket Association, Mr G. S. E. Donaldson. SYDENHAM COUNCIL CLUB At the annual meeting of the Sydenham Council Cricket Club, the following officers were elected;— Patron, Mr W. Morris; president, Mr J. Prebble; vice-presidents, Messrs W. E. Stlckings, W. McCoy, R. Lawrence, W. E. Munday, F. Webb-, G. Pearce, and the Rev. J. K. Archer; chairman, Mr W. Main; secretary-treasurer, Mr B. D. Fraser; committee, Messrs L. Clarkson, C. Wilkie, H. Pratley, A. Philpott, G. Fraser; delegate to Christchurch Suburban Cricket Association, Mr B. D. Fraser; auditor, Mr L. Clarkson; custodian, Mr H. Pratley; captain, vice-captain, and another to be elected later. Opening day will be held on October 3. WALTHAM CLUB The third annual meeting of the Waltham Cricket Club was attended by about 40 members. The balance-sheet showed a credit of £39 7s 9d. The following officers were elected:— Patron, Mr F. Wilding: president. Mr Bram Lee; vice-presidents, the Hon. H. T. Armstrong, Dr. E. H. H. Taylor, Messrs T. Hall, A. Smale, T. Egan, O. Watson, 1. B. Cromb, W E. Sticklngs, H. W. Rogers. O. T. Baffin, A. parrett, F. T. Evans, W. McLean, C. Chidgey, and Mrs Bram Lee; club captain, -Mr G. Williams; chairman, Mr P. Dacombe; secretary, Mr V. L. Bamford; treasurer, Mr T. Syme; executive, Messrs H. Hodgson, H. T. Dacombe, S. Chidgey, and R. McKinnon; delegates to Christchurch 'Suburban Association, Messrs H. Hodgson, L. Booth, and G. Williams; delegate to Sports Protection Association, Mr P. Dacombe: selectors, Messrs H. Poulton, T. Syme, H. T. Dacombe; auditor, Mr H. Towart. Opening day will be held on October 3 at Waltham Park.