AUSTRALIA WINS. AGAIN

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 230, 23 June 1921, Page 5

AUSTRALIA WINS. AGAIN

SURREY DEFEATED BY 78 RUNS'; BATSMEN BEATEN BY VISITING BOWLERS By Telegraph—Preus Association—Ooprright London, June 21. The match between Australia and Surrey was concluded to-day, and resulted in a win for the Australians by 78 runs. In May, Surrey was defeated by an innings and 155 runs. An .unpleasant experience marked the concluding stages of the match. "When ■ the umpire gave a run-out decision against Crawford, the crowd from all parts of the ground roared its disapproval, doubtless because they saw the game slipping away. This unsportsman-’ like conduct continued for at least half an hour, with varying intensity. Frequently the spectators inquired ironically of the umpire concerned, "How's ,that?" Fender, who followed Crawford, waved to the noisiest section of the crowd to cease barracking. Some responded, and gave a sympathetic ■ cheer, but others did not take the advice. As at Nottingham, when one of Australia’s fast bowlers made the ball jump, striking a batsman, invariably there were shouts of "Take him off!” To-day, even Armstrong was advised to take himself off, but the cause was different. After Armstrong had been Ixiwling over an hour at little expense Fender put one through the slips for 2, and someone shouted, "Try another bowler!” Armstrong stayed, with great results. Owing to Mayne’s absence, Carter fielded, and it was amusing to see Carter, stationed mostly at shortleg, running after the ball. A deputation from the ground sought to give an opinion on the running out of Crawford, and visited ihe press-box. They averred that the decision was given prior to the wicket being broken. They wished to give their names, but no notice was taken by the Press representatives. Mr. Atfield was the umpire at square-leg at the time. When play was resumed the weather was overcast. Gregory and Armstrong bowled. .Sandham was caught by Ryder off Gregory’s third ball. Two for 37. Shepherd helped Ducat to take the score to 45, when he was taken by Oldfield off Gregory. Three for 45. Peach followed, and two runs were added when Oldfield repeated his performance and caught him off Gregory. Four for 74. . Gregory was bowling and keeping a good length. He took a wicket in each of the first three overs, and Malley missed Ducat when he was 11 off Gre-. gory's fourth over, a boundary accruing. Crawford made a tremendous drive off Armstrong, straight to the pavilion, and Armstrong placed two men in the deep field. Mailey made a great effort at a right-hand, outstretched catch when Ducat was 18, off Gregory’s fifth over.. Carter was consp’.cuous close in. stopping a big hit by Crawford. Hendry missed Ducat when he was 21 at first slip, off Gregory’s ninth over. AU the chances given by Ducat, were sharp fielding by Pcilew at longleg stopped a fine stroke by Ducat, a single only resulting. The crowd applauded, the fieldsmen joining in. Twenty overs had produced 48 runs. M'Donald replaced Gregory at 83, and five overs produced one run. Off a noball Ducat made a stroke to extra cover, and called Crawford. Andrews returned to Oldfield, and Crawford was out. It wns a sillv call, especially as both plnvers were quite setlled and playing well. Crawford had batted for fifty ..minutos. The crowd challenged the decision illmanneredly. The century appeared after 110 minutes. . . Fender had a hazardous time, twice lifting the ball dangerously to long-off and' third-man. He should hare been etumned when he was 10. but 2 for byes resulted instead. Ducat was out from a ball off his body. Fender made a big hit. and was caught at long-off. The end was not Jong in coming. When Fender left the score was 117. The onlr addition was a single bv Harrison. Hitch and Abel «re bowled by Armstrong, and M'Donald accounted tor Sullivan. The following are the scores:— AUSTRALIA. First innings Second innings Grand total 3,1 SURREY. First innings Second Innings. Sandham, c. Ryder, U. Gregory 12 Jeacocke. c. M'Donald, b. Gregory ... 14 Ducat, b. M'Donald Shepherd, c. Oldfield, b. Gregory ... 4 Peach, c. Oldfield, b. Gregory 1 Crawford, run out - Fender, c. Mailey, b. M'Donald 1Ilitch, b. Armstrong O'Abel, b. Armstrong ” Harrison, not out Sullivafi, b. M'Donald ” Extras Total Grand total 293 Bowling Analysis.—Gregory took four wickets for 45 runs, M'Donald three tor 34, Armstrong, two for 28. Aus.-KZ. Cable Assn. THE NORTHAMPTON TEAM (Rec. June 23, 0.10 a.m.) London, June 21. The Northampton team against the Australians will include: Raven, Adams, Hawtin, Knight, Thompson, Haywood, Buswell. Thomas, and Mur-din.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.