SOUTH AFRICAN CRICKETERS
NEW SOUTH WALES MATCH. SYDNEY, K6vember 17. The South African pcric-keters arrived from Melbourne to-day, and were officially welcomed by the Lord Mayor in the Town Hall. The Lord Mayor said the welcome was particularly heartfelt, because the visit of the South Africans meant another chain that would bind the Empire together. Speeches by the visitors, in response, eulogised the hospitality of the Australians and their sportsmanlike qualities. Sherwell, the South African captain, declares that the Australian cricket grounds are the best he has ever seen. The weather is fine and hot, and a fast wicket is promised for tomorrow's match. VISITORS BATTING. (Received 2.20 p.m.) SYDNEY, this day. The weather is perfect for tlie cricket match, and the wicket in excellent order. Sherwell (the visiting captain) won the toss, and decided to bat first, opening with Zulch and Strieker. The first wicket fell with the score at 29, Zulch being out for 14, and Strieker not out 12. Snooke followed Zulch.
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Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 274, 18 November 1910, Page 5
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