CRICKET

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21907, 7 October 1936, Page 13

CRICKET

TO THIS TSJiITOa or THE "feßsWSir—lf Peter Trolove really wishes to criticise the noble game of cricket, let him bring forth some argument, which is constructive. Americans are universally regarded as the worst judges in the world of cricket and it Seems to me that Peter Trolove can be placed in the same category. His assertion tliat King Edward did not play cricket would, if he were a well read man, be unnecessary. Then again, he warns them not to play on account of weather conditions and suggests that they play some ‘sensible” game. What game is sensible to Peter Trolove? Perhaps he would ask us around for a game of ludo or t ddleywinks. But oh. I forget—we may get some fresh air on the way. That would never do. Let us stop at home over a fire on a warm Saturday afternoon and study crosswords. But close all the windows. _ , Prom the strain of Peter Trolove’s attempt at literature. I gather that he is the type of person who refers to cricket and cricketers in terms of "batters' and scouters.” Fortunately, these people are few and far between. We live In a modenf age, where cricket, amongst other sports, reigns supreme. —Yours, etc.. S.F.H. October 8, 1688.