THE TRIANGULAR CONTESTS QUESTION.
LONDON, July 5. The "Referee" is afraid that the uncompromising tone adopted by the Advisory Committee will lead to a good deal of friction and ill-feeling in Austral i«.
The "Observer" strongly objects to the dragooning of Australia.
SYDNEY, July 6
The Secretary of the Board of Control views the English counties' action as an attempt to force the hands of the the Board.
Noble favours triangular matches, though lie says they should not take place at shorter periods than ten years. Tlireo years would be too frequent for the countries concerned. It looks as if the Marylebono C.C. intend to make a cricket carnival next season, and he thinks it should bo supported by the M-orld's cricket bodies. Ho does not think the counties aro trying to force tho Board. (Received July 6th, 9.15 p.m.) LONDON, July 6. The "Observer" complains that the Counties are forcing the Marylebono Club to commit a breach of faith regarding tho next- visit. This dragooning of Australia is bad form and panders to the spirit of gladiatorialism, which has injured football.
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Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 13161, 7 July 1908, Page 9
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