EASY WICKET

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 237, 21 June 1926, Page 7

EASY WICKET

AUSTRALIANS’ MATCH WITH LANCASHIRE HOME SIDE’S CAREFUL BATTING MACARTNEY AT HIS BEST By Teleorafh.—Press Association OoPyrjgßt (Rec. June 20, 5.5 p.m.) London, June 19. When the Australians began their match with Lancashire at Old Trafford (Manchester) to-day,’ the weather was fine, cloudy, and warm, and the wicket was easy and drying. There was an attendance of 23,000.

Ellis, Ponsford, Gregory, Hendry, and Grimmett, were left out of the Australian side. The last-named was twelfth man.

The following team represents Lancashire Major L. Green (captain), J. R. Barnes, H. Makepeace, C. Hallows, E. Tv-ldesley, R. Tyldesley, C. Parkin, J. Iddon, F. Watson, D. Duckworth, and E- A. Macdonald.

Lancashire, winning the toss, decided to bat. In the early stages Grimmett fielded for Collins, who was absent, Bardsley tossing for him. Everett and Macartney opened the bowling. Everett in the first over was going very wide, his deliveries including one no ball. Collins arrived at the end of half an hour, when the score was only 8, all made in the first three overs, which were succeeded by seven maidens. Everett took some time to find his length, but it was a sufficiently uncertain length to keep the batsmen wondering. Eventually Hallows drove Everett finely to the off for 4, and after that the fast bowler proved expensive, both Makepeace and Hallows touching and legging him with ease. Mailey in . the meantime gave Makepeace an unhappy time. The latter was beaten repeatedly until bowled in the third over. Macartney bowled three more maidens before being displaced by Richardson. Careful Batting. The batsmen were taking the utmost care, showing little initiative. Ernest Tyldesley was content to play Mailey, nevertheless he was frequently beaten, Mailey finding his length from the start. Hallows was more enterprising against Richardson, driving him to the on boundary, the first boundary of the match. Seventy-five minutes’ playbrought the lunch hour with the score 44 for one wicket.

Tyldesley was out in the second over after lunch, Oldfield stumping him smartly as he dragged his foot—a matter of inches. Hallows, who up to this time had been a model of patience with a periodical sparkle, now became more aggressive, driving Mailey to the off boundary three times in two overs. This caused the field to be rearranged to provide three men in the long field. Everett then replaced Richardson, and his first over yielded nine runs. Watson, attempting to leg-drive Mailey, misjudged the break, and was well taken low by Ryder at mid-on. Hallows continued forceful hitting till he readied 50, including 6 off Mailey. Then he had a lucky escape from being stumped when going out to one from Mailey, but Oldfield was not sighted. In the next over Iddon plunged for 6, missed, and was easily stumped. Hallows sent 100 up on the board with a superb drive to the on boundary off Macartney, the first score off that bowler for ten overs. Green, through going out to Mailey, fell the third victim to Oldfield’s adroitness. Macdonald was greeted with cheers, but only stayed long enough to have a couple of drives from Mailey, when he was easily caught in the long field. Hallows continued cautiously though he gave a chance ut 72, Bardsley being impeded by the crowd. Hallows Over-Eager. At length success came to Macartney, who beat Duckwork.' In Macartney’s next over Hallows, then 84, was missed at mid-on by Ryder, but R. Tyldesley, who ran hard, was unable to get back, and was easily run out. In the next over Hallows, eager to reach the century, threw caution to the winds, and was easily caught at mid-on. He was the only batsman playing the bowling witli any degree of confidence. The innings lasted 3 hours 15 minutes, and realised 149. Australians at Wickets. The Australian innings was opened by Collins and Macartney. In Macdonald’s second over Collins swung to leg, missed the ball, which struck his foot, and he was given out leg-before. In Macdonald's third over Macartney cut one bard to E. Tyldesley at third slip, but the latter failed to hold it. Bardsley opened promisingly, but a lively and attractive innings was nipped in the bud bv a smart catch at first slip verv low Andrews survived a confident appeal for leg-before-wicket when he was only 5, while Andrews bad a somewhat chequered career. . Macartney was at his best, placing the bowling attractively to leg and finding many gaps in the field. As he and Andrews settled down the runs began to come freely, mainly on the leg side, until Andrews lost his wicket playing right across to an in-swinger. Woodfull plaved a straight drive from Macdonald, called run, and started down the pitch. Macartney refused, even though the ball travelled almost to the screen. Woodful was then almost at Macartnev’s end. He made a desperate effort to return, but without success. With Taylor in, quick singles were the order of the day. A series of singles from Parkin brought up 100 in 1 hour 35 minutes. Despite changes in bowling’,' runs came merrilv in singles until Tavlor essaved a 6, and was well held on the boundary. Richardson had only time to obtain a good off-drive to the’ boundary before stumps were drawn with the score at 121 for five wickets. Following are the scores in detail

LANCASHIRE. Birst Innings. Makepeace, b. Maiiev 8 Hallows, c. Everett, b. Maiiev *5 Tyldesley, st. Oldfield, b. Mailey ... 11 Watson, c. Rvder, b. Mailey 9 Barnes, 1.b.w., b. Everett 4 Iddon, st. Oldfield, b. Mailey 4 Green, st. Oldfield, b. Mailey 9 Macdonald, c. Bardslev, b. Mailey 6 Duckworth, b. Macartney 11 R. Tvldesley, run out 1 Parkin not out 0 Extras - 8 Total H 9 Bowling Analysis: Everett took one wicket for 32 runs; Macartney, one for 19; Maiiev, seven fw 74; Richardson, none for 16.

AUSTRALIA. First Innings.

Bardsley, c. Watson, b. Rarkin 11 Collins, 1.b.w., b. Macdonald 3 Macartney, not out 62 Andrews, b. Watson 22 Woodfull, run out : 1 Taylor, c. Hallows, b. Parkin 14 Richardson, not out 5 Extras „ 6

Total for five wickets —Renter.

YORKSHIRE MATCH ABANDONED

GROUND IN IMPOSSIBLE CONDITION London, June 18. The cricket match between the Australians and Yorkshire at Sheffield was abandoned without a resumption . of play. Heavy rain last night, a renewed downpour this morning, and the absence of any drying elements left the ground in an impossible condition. The bowling analysis for the only day’s play to eventuate was as follows: —Robinson took one wicket for 17 runs; Macaulay, none for 41; Waddington, none for 24; Kilner, one for 30; and Rhodes, two for 36.—Reuter. BATTING AND BOWLING ' AVERAGES TO FRIDAY London, June 18. The following are the batting and bowling averages to date: —

YORKSHIRE ON TOUR? SUGGESTED VISIT TO AUSTRALIA London, June 18. So long as Yorkshire holds undisputed sway in county cricket, the opinion is freely expressed that they could undertake an Australian tour on their own. Major Lupton, 5 the county captain, is enthusiastic, but said that the suggestion must naturally emanate from the Australian Board of Control and be fully approved by Marylebone. He added that as far as’the county is concerned finance was not likely to prove an obstacle. It would be possible to give the Australian States a good game, and certainly the team would enjoy the experience. It would be necessary to try to take the whole of the present team, together with several colts as reserves. H. L. Collins, the Australian captain, said that the visit would be an excellent experience for Australian cricket. •Yorkshire could field a fine side, though he doubted whether the bowling would be strong enough to dismiss tlie .State teams easily on a plumb wicket.—Sydney "Sun” Cable. (Rec. June 20, 5.5 p.m.) London, June 19. The project of Yorkshire County cricketers touring Australia next winter was mooted quite unofficially during the visit of the Australians to Sheffield, says the “Daily Chronicle.” The idea originated with the visitors, who expressed the belief that a visit of the team which won the championship four years in succession and still heads the table would be a big attraction. The “Chronicle” adds that it is certain that the team would be able to make a show against the strongest State sides, and it is equally certain that the players would jump at the chance of such a trip.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. COUNTY MATCHES RAIN INTERFERES WITH PLAY London, June 18. Some of the county cricket matches this week were interfered with by rain. Cambridge University, playing against Surrey at the Oval, in the first innings made 287 (Enthoven 56, Lowe 80). Surrey’s first innings realised 463 (Hobbs 108, Satidham 130, Fender 64), Meyer taking five wickets for 117 runs. The match was abandoned. Playing at Tonbridge against Kent, Sussex in the first innings made 214 (Tate 79). Kent in the first innings made 167 (Woollev 52), Cox taking five wickets for 31 rims. The game was abandoned. Somerset, playing at Chelmsford against Essex, iri the first innings made 208 (Mcßrvan 80), and in the second hit made 107, Eastman taking six wickets for 59 runs. Essex in the first innings made 178, Wiiite taking five wickets for 57, and in the second 138, Bridges taking five for 33. Essex won by one wicket. Playing for Glamorgan against Warwickshire at Birmingham, Bell scored .102, and Mercer took five wickets for 38 runs and Ryan five for 47. Glamorgan won. Playing for Gloucestershire against Lancashire at Liverpool, Parker took five wickets for 71 runs. For Lan-, cashire R. Tyldesley, in the first innings, took five for 49, and in the second four for 34, Iddon taking four for 31. Lancashire won. Playing for Worcestershire against Leicestershire at Leicester, Root, in the first innings, took five wickets for 24 runs, and in the second six for 27. Worcestershire won.—Reuter.

Batting. Ins. N.O. Runs. Avg. Gregory (Australia) .. 12 6 404 82.33 Hendry (Australia) .. 12 0 139 09.50 Hendren (Middlesex).. 18 5 828 63.60 Sandham (Surrey) ... 16 1 024 61.60 Richardson (Australia) 10 0 x.232 58.00 Woodfull (Australia).. 13 1 661 5.>.08 Hardinge (Kent) .... 14 2 058 54.83 Hearne (Middlesex) .. 12 540 54.00 Brown (Hampshire) ... 17 1 844 52.75 Stevens (Middlesex).. 11 1 527 52.71 Hobbs (Surrey) 15 1 733 52.35 Mend (Hampshire) ... 15 *> 676 52.00 ♦Macartney (Australia) 11 1 433 43.30 •Macartney is twenty-first ; on the list.

Bowling. Wickets. Runs. Avg. Rhodes (Yorkshire) 4G 464 10.08 Cox (Sussex) 34 464 10.79 R. Tyldesley (Lancashire) 49 564 11.51 Richardson (Australia, 28 328 11.71 Richmond (Notts) 59 727 12.32 Larwood (Notts) 46 585 12.71 Parkin (Lancashire) ... 34 439 12.91 Tate (Sussex) 61 S28 13.57 Ryan (Glamorgan) .... 48 654 13.62 Macartney (Australia) .. 30 410 13.66 Macaulay (Yorkshire) .. 53 735 . 13.86 •Everett (Australia) .... 6 208 ' 34.66 ♦Everett is at the bottom Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. of the list. —