DOCTOR'S ORDERS DISOBEYED

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21213, 11 July 1934, Page 11

DOCTOR'S ORDERS DISOBEYED

! CHIPI'EKFIELD'S INNINGS ILLNESS OF TEAM NOT SERIOUS TELEGRAPH.—COI'I'BIOUT.i (Received July 10, 9.3 p.m.) LONDON, July 10. Rumours thai "Wimbledon throat'' had developed seriously reached a climax when the swabs of the throats of the whole Australian team were taken, because it was thought possible that in some way the members might have contracted diphtheria. It was stated later that there was no cause for anxiety. Kippax was taken to a fever hospital for observation only and a doctor diagnosed his complaint as tonsilitis. He will not accompany the team to Chesterfield to-morrow. There is a prospect that Oldfield will lead the team at Chesterfield, as Woodfull and Bradman are practically certain to be rested. Chipperfield batted yesterday against doctor's orders. When the doctor visited Chipperfield, Kippax, and Bradman, he told Bradman he must not bat unless it was vital. He also told Chipperfield he had no hope of batting. Chipperfield waited anxiously as the wickets fell, with the follow - on not saved, and told Kippax he was going to dress. Kippax suggested that he should ask the doctor, but Chipperfield replied that he felt much better, but would not risk the doctor forbidding him to bat. Meanwhile there was a tense scene in the Australian pavilion with the captain and vice-captain both far from well. None of the team dared telephone the hotel lest it should appear to be a hint that Chipperfield's presence would be welcome. Then Mr H. Bushby (manager) said: "I will just ring him and let him know how we are going and ask how he is" When he telephoned the hotel Chipperfield told him: "I am dressed and on my way." _ When Woodfull was dismissed Chipperfield swallowed a couple of aspirins and went in, Oldfield shaking hands with him as he arrived at the wicket. Chipperfield was apparently not affected by batting, though he was very tired and went to bed early. . It is officially denied that Bradman is going to London to see * heart specialist.

KIPPAX A DIPHTHERIA CARRIER KEI'ORTED DIAGNOSIS (Received July 11, 1.5 a.m.) LONDON, July 10. It is reported that Kippax has been diagnosed as a diphtheria carrier, though he himself is not suffering from diphtheria. It is believed there is no danger to the Australians or those in contact with them. OXFORD V. CAMBRIDGELONDON, July 3. Oxford University batted first in it« annual match against Cambridge and scored 415 (D. C. H. Townsend ]93, F. G. H. Chalk 103, J. (r. W. Da vies five for 43). MERRITT'S PERFORMANCE LONDON, July 9 Id Lancashire League cricket W. E. Merritt scored 50 runs and too* six wickets.