CRICKET

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 247, 13 July 1921, Page 5

CRICKET

AUSTRALIA V. WEST OF SCOTLAND MATCH DRAWN VISITORS SCORE 540 By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, July 11. Tho weather was fine but dull for tho continuation of tho match between the Australian team and tho West of Scotland. Tho wicket was good, and tho attendance over 5900. John Gunn and Speed took up the attack against tho not-out men, Ryder (121) and Oldfield (26). The latter added a single to his score, and then sent ono back to Gunn in the first over. Eight for 488. Gregory partnered Ryder, and the latter added eight to his over-night total, and then Speed bowled him in his second over. Nino for 492. Ryder had batted for 136 minutes, and his innings was without a chance. He played stylish cricket, and hit fourteen fours. Mailey joined Gregory, and the fast bowler became aggressive. He hit two sixes and three fours. After lunch he stepped out to ono from John Gunn, and Day removed his bails. Mailey was not out, with eight to his credit, and tho innings closed for 5'16.

George Gunn and Manners were the first batsmen fdr West of Scotland, and Mailey and Gregory were tho bowlers. The batsmen took the score to 41 before Gregory, who was not bowling his fastest. found Manners’s stumps. One for 41. Carr came in, but six runs later Mailey tempted George Gunn, and Oldfield stumped him. Two for 47. Stevenson joined Carr, and tho pair took tho score to 75. when Hendry replaced Gregory. The century appeared after 85 minutes’ play, but 16 runs later Andrews accepted a chance at extra-cover, and Carr retired with 49, which included four 4’s. Three for 116.

John Gunn came in, and he and Stevenson. both left-handers, followed tho example of Carr and went for the bowling. Ab a consequence the cricket was bright. They took the total to 180, and then Collins relieved Hendry. At 188 John Gunn, who had put on 43 in 40 minutes, was bowled by Mailey. Stevenson also had 43 on the sheet. Four for 188. Day camo in, but without any alteration to the score Oldfield stumped him off Mailey. Five for 188. Stevenson reached his half century for 90 minutes’ batting, and then Mailey bowled him. Ho hit five fours, and his innings was characterised bv hard play on the off side. Six for 195. Barbour joined Hoare, and the pair brought up the second century. Ryder and Armstrong had gone on to bowl, and at 205 Hoare wns caught by Andrews off Ryder. Seven for 205. Five runs were put on, and Barbour was caught by Taylor off Armstrong. Eight for 210. The ninth wicket (Ferguson) fell at 214. and Speed was caught at 227. Thain. the not-out man, had twelve to his credit, made up by three fours. Following on. West of Scotland had made 77 for the loss of three wickets when time expired, and. the match was drawn. Following are the scores: — AUSTRALIA. First Innings. Bardsley, c. Day, b. Thain 74 Collins, c. Barbour, b. Ferguson 27 Andrews, run out 8 Taylor, c. Georgo Gunn, b. Thain ... 23 Mayne, b. Speed 69 Armstrong, c. George Gunn, b. Speed 87 Ryder, b. Speed 129 Hendry, b. Stevenson 37 Oldfield, c. and b. J. Gunn 27 Gregory, st. Day, b. J. Gunn. 35 Mailey. not out 8 Extras m Total 540 Bowling Analysis—Ferguson took one wicket for 9fi; Thn-in, two for 119; Speed, three for 111; John Gunn, two for 130; Hoare. none for 31; Stevenson, one for 32; George Gunn, none for 5. WEST OF SCOTLAND. First Innings. G. Gunn. st. Oldfield, b. Mailey 20 Manners, b. Gregory 15 Carr. c. Andrews, b. Hendry 49 Stevenson, b.. Mailey 50 John Gunn. b. Mailey 43 Day, st. Oldfield, b. Mailey 0 Hoare. c. Andrews, b. Ryder .... 7 Barbour, c. Taylor, b. Armstrong 8 Ferguson, c. Hendry, b. Ryder 4 Train, not out I 2 Speed, c. Taylor, b. Armstrong 1 Extras 42 Total 227 Bowling Analysis—Gregory’ took one wicket for 33 runs; Mailey, four for 108; Hendry, ono for 36; Collins, none for 7; Hyder, two for 10; Armstrong, two for 21. Second Innings. Thain. c. Gregory, b. Taylor 0 Hoare, c. Collins, b. Taylor 32 Day, c. Ryder, h. Andrews 24 Barbour, not out 10 Speed, not out 10 Wide 1 Total for three wickets 77 Bowling Analysis.—Taylor took two wickets for 33 runs; Andrews, ono for 37; Mayne, none for 6.

AUSTRALIAN TEAM ENTERTAINED

, London, July- 11. At the invitation of the Peter Dawson whisky firm, the Australian cricketers, the AVest of Scolnnd cricket clubs, nnd corporation officials made a trip on Sunday down the Clyde, to Loch Fyne and the Kyles of Bute, landing at Rothesay. There was glorious weather, and the outing was most enjoyable. There were over a hundred guests at lunch and dinner. Replying to the toast of the “Tlgj Australians.” Mr. Sydney Smith said ho had brought Sydney weather with him, both to the cricket field nnd the pleasure trip. On Saturday night Mr. Dawson drove the Australians to Loch Lomond. To-night the team is to be banqueted by the cor-poration.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.