SMALL SCORES

Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 196, 16 May 1930, Page 9

SMALL SCORES

LANCASHIRE MAKES 176 FIVE AUSTRALIANS OUT FOR 63 GRIMMETT GETS SIX WICKETS By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright London, May 14. The Lancashire cricket team, which ‘ is a strong one, was dismissed, mainly 1 owing to the bowling of Grimmett and Hornibrook, for 176—a small total for 5 a good wicket. Then the Australian batsmen themselves were mowed down and are by no means in a happy position, with five L of their best wickets down for 63 when 5 stumps were drawn. ! Grimmett maintained his success in breaking dangerous partnerships, for when 38 had been scored after an hour Grimmett had Hallows caught. The South Australian, who has played in all five matches, and is still bowling splendidly, dismissed E. Tyldesley, Iddon, Hopwood, and Paynter in quick succession. Undoubtedly the. batsmen were terror-stricken and afraid to use their feet to the slow bowler. Horn! brook broke Grimmett’s run of fifteen consecutive wickets by getting Watson. Eckersley hit courageously and together with Sibbles scored freely. Grimmett at this stage was resting after two hours at the crease. Eckersley went out in attempting to bit Hornibrook. The others failed to last, and the innings closed after 225 minutes. Grimmett bowled thirty-two overs, thirteen of which were maidens. McDonald started bowling at a great pace, while Sibbles kept the Australian batsmen on the defensive. Woodfull was clean bowled for the third time in England. Bradman started prettily, but there was a sensation when his leg stump was sent flying. Richardson gave an easy catch, and Walker was out in the last over of the day. Following are the detailed scores:— LANCASHIRE. First Innings. Hallows, c. Hornibrook. b. Grimmett 21 Watson, c. Walker, b. Hornibrook .... 37 E. 'Tyldesley, 1.b.w., b. Grimmett 5 Iddon, 1.b.w., b. Grimmett 2 Hopwood, b. Grimmett 9 Paynter, b. Grimmett o Eckersley, b. Hornibrook 54 Sibbles, 1.b.w., b. Fairfax 23 Duckworth, not out 14 R. Tyldesley, b. Hornibrook 0 McDonald, c. Hornibrook, b. Grimmett 3 Extras g Total 178 Bowling Analysis.—Fairfax, one wicket for 30; a’Beckett, none for 15; Grimmett, six for 57; Hornibrook, three for 45; Hurwood, none for 18; Bradman, none for 5. AUSTRALIA. First Innings. Woodfull, b. R. Tyldesley 21 Jackson, 1.b.w.. b. McDonald 19 Bradman, b. McDonald 9 Kippax, not out 9 Richardson, c. Hopwood, b. McDonald 0 Walker, 1.b.w., b. R. Tyldesley 4 Extra i Total for five wickets 63 MORE RAIN NO PLAY BEFORE LUNCH (Rec. May 16, 1 a.m.) London, May 15. As stumps will be drawn at 4.30 tomorrow, it had been arranged for play to start at 11.15 a.m. to-day, but rain commenced when the match should have been resumed, with Australia 113 behind and five wickets to fall. There will not be any play before lunch. AUSTRALIAN BOWLING CRITICISED WHO WILL RELIEVE GRIMMETT? London, May 14. The Australian Press Association says that each match gives a poorer impression of Australian bowling with the exception of Grimmett. The critics are asking what is going to happen when the veteran is given an already overdue rest. Fairfax and Hornibrook so far are unable to maintain a good length. A’Beckett and Hurwood do not look dangerous. The Australians’ amazing collapse at Liverpool was due purely to the great bowling of McDonald and Tyldesley. HEARNE UNABLE TO PLAY FOR M.C.C. London, May 14. Hearne is suffering from influenza and will not play for M.C.C. Lee (Middlesex) replaces him. Lyons (Somerset) replaces Franklin (Marylebone). Hobbs and Rhodes have accepted an Invitation to serve on the Selection ; Committee.