SECOND TEST

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21199, 25 June 1934, Page 11

SECOND TEST

___♦ — ENGLAND SCORES 440 IN FIRST INNINGS AUSTRALIA, TWO FOR 192 AMES AND LEYLAND MAKE CENTURIES ,tA*ITEO PIvES.S ASSOCIATION —BY KLECTIUC TELZGEA'rn —COPTBIGBT.) (Received June 24, 8.50 p.m.) LONDON, June 23. Batting until a little after 3 p.m., England scored 440 in its first innings in the second test match. Both Leyland and Ames scored centuries, strengthening England's position considerably. Ames's was a splendid, vigorous knock. The Australians made a good start, having lost only two wickets for 192 runs at stumps, but Bradman again failed to get properly going. The ground was crowded tc its fullest capacity. The weather was crisp and clear.

Friday's Play Walters and Hendren resumed brightly after lunch on Friday, but to the first ball of Wall's third over Hehdren played forward, the bail going away. He snicked it, and McCabe, at second slip, took an easy catch. Three for 99. Wyatt, with his right thumb covered by an aluminium shield, glanced Wall for two and raised 100 in 135 minutes. Wyatt received a severe blow on the thigh from Wall, but continued soundly. Chipperfield continued to bowl well. O'Reilly relieved Wall and m his third over dropped Walters, who bad scored 77, off his own bowling. £ut in the next over from O Reilly Walters attempted to pull an offbreak, mistimed it, and was easily caught at short-leg. Four for 130. Walters batted 170 minutes and hit eight fours. He gave three difficult was always attractlVWith Wyatt and Leyland together the batting for a while was purely defensive. One hundred and ntty took 190 minutes. Both scored two fours apiece from Grimmett and O'Reilly, and as the former seemed to be making little impression Chipperfield was recalled at 163. The partnership remained obstinately discreet, attempting to score only from loose balls. . Wyatt pulled Chipperfield to the boundary twice in one over, but then Chipperfield obtained his third outstanding success, luring Wyatt out to a well-flighted ball, from which he was caught at the wicket. He could also have been stumped. He batted 95 minutes and hit five fours. It was a solid display. Leyland drove powerfully, and. aided by quick, footwork, now seemed at home with. all the bowlers. At the tea adjournment the score was five for 194. The honours were even, for the bowlers were unable to force home th2 advantage gained immediately after lunch. Twenty-five thousand were present now. After tea Ames collected two fours from Chipperfield s first over, sending up 200 in 255 minutes. Wall and McCabe then used the new ball, but Leyland and Ames settled down and handled both bowlers with complete confidence. Scoring steadily, Leyland reached 50 in 110 minutes, and when the partnership was worth 50 England was in a satisfactory position. Leyland hit a no-ball from Chipperfield for six, raising 250 in 320 minutes. Leyland then pulled Chipperfield for two successive fours and became the highest scorer. He and Ames were now taking advantage of the weary bowlers. The partnership was worth 100 in 105 minutes. Play on Saturday When play was resumed on Saturday, Leyland gave the people an early thrill, hooking Wall for a splendid four. Chipperfield arid Grimmett bowled alternately at the other end. Runs came at a fair rate, 300 being raised in 375 minutes. Wall was bowling at a great pace, and when Leyland attempted to drive one which kept rather low it scattered his wickets. He batted for 215 minutes and gave no chances. He was particularly strong on the leg side. He hit one six and 14 fours. The partnership had produced 129 in 155 minutes. Meanwhile Ames was extremely slow, making only six runs in 35 minutes, but later he batted briskly. Chipperfield proved expensive, 10 runs being scored off one over. Geary stubbornly kept up his end while Ames began to force the pace. Three hundred and fifty took 425 minutes.

Wall eventually broke the part-! nership when h§ had Geary caught at first slip. Seven for 359. Ames had a narrow escape at 96, when he was dropped by Oldfield. Ames reached his century in 235 minutes and had the distinction of being the first wicket-keeper to score a century for England or Australia in a test match. He hit several sizzling boundaries. Four hundred went up in 490 minutes, and then Oldfield made amends. He took a neat catch on the off side off McCabe's bowling, dismissing Ames at 120. His innings had lasted 265 minutes. He hit 14 fours, and drove and cut with fine enterprise. In the last over before lunch Wall bowled Fames, leaving England at nine for 410— a solid position. McCabe dropped a high catch in the slips from Bowes, who, witb Verity, added 30. Wall was easily the best bowler to-day, but had no luck. He should have had two more wickets.

Australia opened at 3.10 p.m. The weather was bright but windy. Woodfull was timing badly, but Brown was soon in his st.lde, batting with grace and skill. He seemed to appreciate the balls from Bowes that came up sharply, many, of which he hooked unless they were going over his head, but Woodfull was less happy. When he had scored 21 he mishit a rising ball from Bowes, driving it to Fames at square leg, but Fames dropped the hard catch.

Brown received a severe blow on the leg from Fames, but continued. The rate of scoring was gradually improving, 50 runs coming in 65 minutes. Geary had no terrors for Brown, who punished him. Wood* full had just gained confidence when, in the first, over after tea, he played right across a ball from Bowes. It was well pitched up and knocked down the middle and leg Slumps. One for 68. Bradman received a fine reception. He gave a glorious exhibition,

glancing, pulling, and cover-driving Faroes to the fence and taking 14 in the first over. Then Brown cut and drove Bowes for successive fours, raising 100 in 100 minutes. Brown continued to treat with great severity. The partnership pi'dduced 50 in 35 minutes. The pair went on at a great rate and made the bowling look second rate. Sradman was in great form, and audacious. He drove Verity three times consecutively to the boundary. Then a false stroke gave Verity a simple return, which he took. Two for 141. Bradman batted for 45 minutes, scoring seven fours. McCabe started discreetly. Three times in one over he pulled Bowes to the boundary, but the batsmen were extremely quiet for the last half-hour. McCabe was content to keep his wicket up, although Verity's good length in any case made fast scoring impossible.

Brown has so far batted for 185 minutes. The partnership made 51 in 50 minutes. Scores:—

ENGLAND , First Innings I H. Sutcliffe, lbw, b Chipperfield 20 C. F. Walters, c Bromley, b r O'Reilly .. . . ..82 W. R. Hammond, c and b Chip- i perficM .. .. .. '2 i E. Hendren, c McCabe, b Wall 13 1 R. E. S. Wyatt, c Oldfield, b t Chipperfield .. .. 33 ' M. Leyland, b Wall .. .. 109 \ L. E. G. Ames, c Oldfield, b Mc- i Cabe .. .. ..120 G, Geary, c Chipperfield, b Wall 9 < H. Verity, st Oldfield, b Grim- I mett .. .. .. 29 K. Fames, b Wall .. 1 , W. E. Bowes, not out .. 10 . Extras .. 12 ] Total ' .. .. 440 \ Fall of wickets: One for 70, two ' for 78, three for 99, four for 130, five ' for 182, six for 311, seven for 359, ; eight for 409, nine for 410, 10 for ' 440. ] Bowling ] O. M. R. W. < Wall .. 49 5 108 4 ' McCabe .; 18 3 38 1 i Grimmett .. 53.3 13 102 1 O'Reilly ..38 15 70 1 i Chipperfield 34 10 91 3 3 Darling .. 6 2 19 0 1 AUSTRALIA 1 First Innings W. M. Woodfull, b Bowes .. 22 £ W. A. Brown, not cut .. 103 3 D. G. Bradman, c and b Verity 36 i S. J. McCabe, not out .. 24 < Extras ~ .. .. 7 < Total for two wickets 192 ] Fall of wickets: One for 68, two • for 141. ■ \ AUSTRALIA SET FOR : BIG SCORE 1 HOBBS'S OPINION PRAISE FOR GRIMMETT (Received June 24, 8.40 p.m.) LONDON, June 23. "Australia is set for a big score, and I cannot see England winjiing unless it rains over the week-end," says J. B. Hobbs, in the "Star." He praises Grimmett, describing him as a wonderful little bowler ! who was always using his brain, ( cleverly mixing slow and faster balls, forever fishing and trying. Hobbs says he thinks that Oldfield : held Ames's chance when he was 96 almost long enough for it to be I classed as a catch. He adds that England's fast men, bowling too ■ short, are enhancing the perform- ' ance of Wall, who was able to make . the ball lift without bowling short. COMMENT ON FIRST DAY'S PLAY ! BOWLING CRITICISED SOUND FIELDING BY AUSTRALIANS LONDON, June 22. Commenting on. the first day of the match the special correspondent of the Australian Press Association says: "The end of the first day sees England in a distinctly advantageous position. Apart from Chipperfield, whose extraordinary performance was quite unexpected, and occasional overs from O'Reilly, the bowling did not look threatening. "Chipperfield spun the ball more than Grimmett, on whom he has modelled himself! "Though Grimmett, O'Reilly, Oldfield, and McCabe all dropped hard catches, the Australian ground fielding was splendid. Bromley was outstanding. • "The English batsmen deserve credit for a soundly correct performance. Walters reveals himself as a better batsman each time he meets the Australians. "Leyland played & great innings. It was his left-handedness. more than anything else which contributed to the breaking up of the attack " D. R. Jardine, in the "Evening Standard," says: "England must batuntil tea on the second day if it wants to win without the help of the weather. Anything under 400 will be a poor total, and will leave the position unsatisfactory." Neville Cardus says: "Tamer bowling could not be imagined in a test." B. J. T. Bosanquet says: Although there is little fear of defeat, England has not scored sufficiently fast to win." A. E. R. Gilligan applauds Oldfield, who has not allov. a bye, as head and shoulders above the world's best. Most critics pay a tribute to Woodfull's captaincy. PONSFORD MUCH BETTER (Received June 24, 8.20 p.m.) LONDON, June 23. Ponsford is much better, and hopes to play at Taunton. i ; ROYAL INTEREST IN ! MATCH | (Received Jiine 24, 7.5* p.m.) * I LONDON, June 23. ; His Majesty the King hopes to attend the test match on Monday. The Duke of Gloucester had lunch , at Lord's with the teams.

COUNTY MATCHES

LARWOOD TAKES SIX FOR FORTY-FIVE . LONDON, June 22. County cricket results are:— Leicester v. Essex Leicester, first Innings, 162; second, 219. Essex, firs! innings, 294 (A- Shipmgn four for 14); second, eight for 88 (H. / A. Smith six for 40). Essex won by two wickets. Middlesex v. Yorkshire Middlesex, first innings, 123; second, 65 (G. G. Macaulay six for 22). Yorkshire, first innings, four for 191, declared (A. Mitchell not out 102). Yorkshire won by an innings and three runs. Worcester v. Somerset Worcester, first innings, 332 (H. H. Gibbons 83, S. H. Martin 82); second, none for 23. , „ .. Somerset, first innings, 130; followed on, 224 CR.'T. D. Perks six for 61>. Worcester won by 10 wickets. Derby v. Kent Derby, first innings, 278 (A. P. Freeman six for 105); second, 299 (G. R. Jackson 93). Kent, first innings, 300 (B. H. Valentine 77); second, two for 96. Kent won on the first innings. Gloucester v. Nottingham Gloucester, first innings, 226 (H. Larwood six for 45); second, 199. Nottingham, first innings, five for 478, declared (W. W. Keeton 261). Nottingham won by an innings and 53 runs. Lancashire v. Hampshire Lancashire, first innings, 158 (A. S. ; Kennedy five for 43); second, three for 83. Hampshire, first innings, 225 (F. M. Sibbles six for 90). • Hampshire won on the first innings. Warwick v. Glamorgan Warwick, first innings, 376 (G. D. not out 123). Glamorgan, first innings, six for 272. The match was drawn. Cambridge University v. Surrey Cambridge, first innings, 377 (J. H. Human 85, J. G. W. Davies 133, E. A. Watts seven for 95); second innings, two for 116. Surrey, first innings. 497 (R. J. Gregory 73, A. Sandham 115, T. H. Barling 159). Surrey won on the first innings. Sussex v. Oxford University Sussex, first innings, 388 (G. R. Cox 83, A. P. Singleton six for 75); second, two for 54. Oxford, first innings, 210 (A. F. Wensley seven for 109); followed on; (F. C. de Saram 90, Wensley five for 89). - Susses won. by eight wickets.