THIRD TEST MATCH.

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20756, 17 January 1933, Page 7

THIRD TEST MATCH.

ANOTHER INCIDENT, j OLDFIELD RETIRES HURT. AUSTRALIA 204 BEHIND AT END OF THE DAY. COKITta r«!lS* ASSOCIATION—at ftLtCTIIO TELEGRAPH— COPYRIGHT.) (Received January 16, 10.20 p.m.) ADELAIDE, January 10. The sensation of the third day's play in the Third Test match was the injury of Oldfleld by a bumping ball from Larwood, which caused his retirement for the dfty. The Australian innings realised 222. Ponsford 85, Oldfleld 41 (unfinished), and Richardson 28 Were the best scorers. England, at stumps, had lost one Wicket for 85 runs. The wicket was in good order, aul the weather was ideal. The attendance was estimated at 32,000. An immense responsibility rested on the shoulders of Ponsford (45) and Richardson (21) at the opening >f play. Larwood Was bowling at a terrific pace, Ponsford receiving several hard body blows. Richardson was unsettled, and after adding seven, weakly played Allen m when his score was 28. Four wickets had fallen for 131. . Ponsford in Good Form. Ponsford was showing an attractive repertoire of stroke*, late and square cutting with perfect artistry two successive balls from Larwood for four, and with ft three off Allen, was BOOn in tha sixties. Jardine repeatedly changed the field. The crowd became resentful towards Larwood. Oldfleld played at the top of his form. Verity came on at 150. Oldfleld drove one delightfully to thi off, and played another past point for two. He plaved Verity and Voce grandly. A late cut off Verity for four brought him up to 26. When 76, Ponsford placed Voce dangerously closi to Verity in tho Slips. At lunch the score was ISS runs for the loss of five wickets. A Splendid Innings. ; On the resumption of play Ponsford added five, and then Voce completely beat him, taking his leg stump. Ponsford played a wonderful innings for 210 minutes. H 6 hit eight fours. Grimmett began with a smart two through the slips off Hammond. With the score at 200 Oldfleld hit Voce brilliantly to fine leg. Voce missed Grimmett in the slips off Larwood when he had made five. Oldfleld made a dashing cover shot in retaliation for a hard leg knock from Larwood. Oldfleld lost Grimmett when the latter had made 10. Grimmett tipped a fast one from Allen for four, and Paynter, attempting to intercept, badly twisted an ankle and retired. The next ball Grimmett cocked to Voce, who made a brilliant catch. Mishap to Oldfleld. When Oldfleld had made 41 a fast one from Larwood came off his bat and struck him on a temple. Oldfleld writhed on tho ground. A doctor was quickly in attendance. There was an unprecedented neene. the crowd vehemently hooting And counting out Larwood at every delivery. Oldfleld was removed to the dressingroom, O'Reillv replacing him. The later wickets fell cheaply, and the innings closed after 322 minutes' batting. Australia Begins fielding. When Australia took the field Eichardson acted as wicket-keeper and O'Brien fielded. The second ball from O'Ecilly Sutcliffe sent to fine leg for four. Turning One in a similar direction high from Wall, O'Brien ran round and effected a brilliant catch. One wicket wai down for seven in the first quarter Of an hour. Jardine was subdued, and O'Reilly had Wyatt uncomfortable, the runs peing mostly singles. When the score stood at 33 Wyatt gave a chance to Richardson which was missed, and he ran three. For a time there was little scoring, and the half-century was reached in 56 minutes. When he had made 14 Jardine skied a bait from Grimmett to midon, for which Fingleton made a desperate run, but missed by six inches. Jardine Plays Safety First. Jardine then adopted a policy of safety first, and Wyatt waited for loose ones. Jardine took 91 minutes to score 17. O'Reilly and Wall came back At 64, and then MeOabe had a turn, but failed to break the strong defence, and the score crept to 82. Bradman had a turn With the ball, Jardine turning his first delivery to leg for two. Scores:— ENGLAND. First Innings. D. R. Jardine, b Wall . • ■ • 3 H. Sutcliffe,.c Wall, b O'Reilly .. 9 W. R. Hammond, c Oldfleld, b Wall 2 L E. G. Ames, b Ironmonger .. 3 M. Loyland, b O'Reilly •• • • $3 K. E. S. Wyatt, c Richardson, b Grimmett • ■ .. 78 E, Paynter, c Fingleton, b Wall .. 77 G. O. Allen, low, b Grimmett .. 15 H Verity, e Richardson, b Wall .. 45 W. Voce, b Wall .. •• * 11. Larwood, not out .. v . • & • Extras .. •• ..15 Total .. •• 341 Bowling Analysis. o. m. R. W. AVall .. 34.1 10 72 5 O'Reilly .. .'0 19 *2 2 .. 20 6 50 1 Grimmett .. 2R 6 94 l McCabe ..14 3 28 0 Second Innings. Suti-llffe, « O'Brien, b AVall .. 7 Jardine, not out .. ..24 Wyatt, not out •• •• 4-7 Extras .. • • .. 7 Total for one wicket .. 85 AUSTRALIA. First Innings. \V. M. Woodfull, b Allen .. 22 J. H. Fingleton, e Ames, b Allen 0 D. G. Bradman, t Allen, b Larwood s S. J. McCabe, c Jardine, b Larwood 8 Ponsford, b 1 Voce •• •• »j> V. Y. Richardson b Alien .. 28 W. A. Oldfleld, retired hurt .. 41 W. J. O'Reilly, b Larwood .. o C. V. Grimmett, c Voce, b Allen . • l» H. Ironmonger, not out .. • • <> T. W. Wall, b HkaWflond . • « Extras .. •• :__ lotal . »• »■» *" J -

Bowling Analysis. O. M. R. WLa r wood .. 23 « B * * Allen .. 2X 4 71 * Hammond .. J 7.4 4 30 1 Voce ..H 4 - 1 3 Verity .. ]fi 7 31 0 ENGLISH BOWLERS TACTICS. "NOT PLAYING CRICKET." MR P. F. WARNER REBUKED BY WOODFULL. SYDNEY, January 16. The morning papers are featuring W. M- Woodfull's protest to Mr P. P. Warner, joint manager of the English team, in the dressing-room against the methods of the English bowlers. The Australian captain was on the table in the hand* of doctors and masseurs when Mr Warner entered and enquired how he felt (he had been hit hard by one of Larwood's deliveries), but received an abrupt reply that he did not Wish to speak to the visitor. Woodfull then rebuked Mr Warner concerning the tactics of the English team, saying that they were riot playing cricket, and that the leg theory policy of the bowlers was unfair. tactics Disapproved Of. "Cricket is tod great to be spoilt by the tactics which your team is adopting," he said. "I do not approve of them, and never will. "If they are persevered with it may be better if I do not pl&y the game. The matter is in your hands, Mr Warner, and I have nothing further to say to you," said Woodfull. Mr Warner left the room without, replying, and later he declined to comment. The papers say Mr Warner i* now in an awkward position, as he previously expressed decided objections to bowling the leg theory. The "Daily Telegraph" publishes earlier articles by Mr Warner in the "Morning Post" criticising W. Bowcs for bowling bumpers, and also criticising the leg theory. THE LEG OR "HEAD" THEORY. CLEM MILL SPEAKS OIT. (Received January 16, 7.53 p.m.) ADELAIDE, January 16. Clem Hill says: "The venomous leg theory, or, rather, head theory, is sounding the death-knell of scientific crick3t. Batsmen may soon have to wear baseballers' armour to combat it. "Woodfull's blow was all in the game. The ball flew Sharply and beat the defence. Larwood immediately re sorted to leg tactics. It is not cricket. Woodfull docs not squeal unless Something is wrong." Mr P. F. Wftrner (joint manager of the English team), in a brief statement, Says Woodfull has expressed regret to himself and to Mr B. C. N. Palairet regarding Saturday's incident. The breach was healed. NO RETALIATION. WOODFULL DENIES APOLOGY. (Received January 16, 11 p.m.) . ADELAIDE, January 16. M. A. Noble says: "Larwood's attack was vicious. The whole leg theory i» preventable brutality. Woodfull has provided the visitors With an object lesion in Britiih fair play, discountenancing retaliation." = Woodfull denies that he has made an apology to Mr P. P. Warner. ENGLISH CONCERN AT INCIDENTS. MORE SENSATIONALISM THAN SPORTSMANSHIP. (Received* July 17, 12.30 p.m.) LONDON, January 16. The newspapers to-day feature on the front page the incident between Woodfull and Mr P. F. Warner, though without comment. The "Sketch" has the heading "Woodfull Sulks in His Tent" and the "Daily Mail" says, "Woodfull Snubs Warner." The "Daily Express" laments the fact that the Tests have produced far more sensationalism than sportsmanship. "When rivalry in eport creates international ill-will, it is time for commontsense to blow the Whistle." It says "Woodfull is the last player anybody would expect to explode. A more blunt Australian player would have used a local expletive, and that would be regarded merely as an 'incident.' " J. C. White, writing in the "Morning Post," says: "Every sportsman, will extend his sympathy to Woodfull. Undoubtedly the incident was a pure accident. It is the ardent wish of us all that friendly relations shall prevail, and so enable the Test* to be played out in a sportsmanlike manner." He adds: "Larwood is paving a- much better man that he did on the last tour, and is probably bowling a little faster. At any rate tho Australians appear somewhat frightened of the English fast bowlers. They have certainly not yet mastered Larwood and Allen."