GAME AT LORD’S

Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 284, 27 August 1930, Page 9

GAME AT LORD’S

Some Reflective Details THE SECOND TEST Wellingtonian’s Letter Some reflective details on the second cricket Test are given by ■ Mr. L. McKenzie, of Wellington, in a letter to a friend in this city. He was particularly impressed by the well-schemed bowling of Grimmett and the brilliant fielding of Bradman, Ponsford and Chapman. “Lord’s has seldom seen such enthusiasm,” he writes, “and it has been said that there never was such a crowd present before. Thousands had to stand, but the excitement chained them to the ground. An outstanding feature was the innings of Duleepsinhji. ■; His. tim- ; 'ing and placing were perfect, and all done with effortless ease and grace. The outfielding of Bradman was wonderful. He was kept very busy, and it is estimated that he saved 50 runs by his speedy returns. The ground he covered was amazing. In the second innings his prompt return which ran White out was surprising. His quick snatch and return were so true that Oldfield did not have to move an inch.' “Two other star features were Chapman’s catches which dismissed Bradman in both innings. Another wonder catch was when Ponsford caught Tate in the second innings. It was a mighty swipe which made the crowd yell with delight, aud everyone stood on tip-toe to see a six go up, but Ponsford ran about 30 vards and caught it well in the air. As Tate started to walk out the crowd was spellbound. Grimmett’s Guile. “Grimmett nonplussed every man on the English side, except Chapman, who was left-handed, and watched every ball most carefully. Chapman showed marked skill' in keeping Hammond at the Grimmett end of the pitch. The ball that took Hobbs came in from the. leg at a rapid pace. Hobbs swung for it in his usual safe way. but the ball turned so fast that it knocked over the off stump. Hobbs showed his complete surprise by observing the spot where the ball touched the ground and then looked at the wicket. Grimmett was also clever in the manner that he worked Woolley back and back,’ and then gave him an easy one to the leg. Woolley turned to swipe it, and hit a boundary, but in doing so'trod all over the wickets. Hammond and Hendren were tempted to come forward until both cocked up the same silly hit. making the easiest of catches. It was great, head work, and from the ring any old cricketer could see each catch coming. Without question Grimmett was master of the situation with all save Chapman, who faced, him with confidence. Enthusiastic Crowd. "After the game was over a big crowd of Australians and New Zealanders gathered in front of the pavilion, and as each Australian appeared from the dressing-room he was loudly cheered. Then they moved over to the English side and gave Chapman a great greeting. _ “Never has such a scene been witnessed at Lord’s before. By the way. our old friend Kortlang is, here, reporting the Tests for the Canadian papers. Grimmett sends his regards to all his old friends in Wellington.” ' Writing under a later date, Mr. McKenzie says:— , “We are now well into the third Test, and apart from Bradman’s huge scores nothing of note happened. Bradman in large letters was the whole story.. There was an argument over the dismissal Of Hobbs, but I did not think it very sporting of the Eriglish people to referto.it, as he was given out after a splendid catch. ... It is now certain that the match will be drawn, and it rained hard all day. Sunday and there, are. ponds all over the ground.”