LURED TO ENGLAND

Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 290, 3 September 1931, Page 9

LURED TO ENGLAND

Large Salary for Bradman CRICKETERS PROTEST ‘Gold Thrown Into Balance’ EFFECT ON COMING TOUR By Telegraph—Press Assn. —Copyright. (Rec. September 2, 7AO pan.) London, September 1. The secretary of the Accrington Club declares that Don Bradman, the Australian cricketer, has replied to the club’s offer, stating that he is willing to sign a contract for two years, and to this Accrington lias agreed. The club Is now awaiting Bradman’s confirmation. Bradman Is.to receive £25 per week, and he is expected to arrive about the middle of April. The ethics of Bradman’s choice is a widespread topic of conversation In cricketing circles, where opinions are divided. Arthur Gilligan says: “I am frightfully sorry to learn of the acquisition of a brilliant player in such circumstances. “Throwing gold Into tho balance Is a rotten thing to do in any eport. I would prefer to see Bradman playing for Australia.” The “Dally Sketch” Bays that interest in the 1932 Tests will drop to zero if others follow Bradman's example “Cricketers throughout the world will deplore an arrangement depriving International cricket of one of its greatest figures,” the newspaper adds. “Enterprising of Accrington.” In many newspapers the possibility of Bradman’s transfer is rivalling the political crisis for central place in the news columns. Sir Edwin Stockton, chairman of the Lancashire club, says he does not look with favour on brilliant cricketers being Induced to come to England. At the same time the move is very enterprising on the part of Accrington. Bradman will do a lot of good for cricket In Manchester. The “Daily Telegraph’s” cricket writer recalls that Bradman's achievements have brought him in £1650, plus hls journalistic earnings. Moreover, he has quite a good position In the sports department of a Sydney store. In view of these facts, hls friends may wonder if Bradman Is studying his own best interests and those of cricket. Warner Against the Move. Mr. P. F. Warner, in an interview, said he was a great admirer of Bradman, but he was extremely sorry to hear that he had accepted the Accrington offer. “I deprecate cricketers coming from one country to play except as representatives of their own country,” he added. “Bradman's step will not be well received in Australia or in England.”