THE “ASHES” VICTORY

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 124, 18 February 1933, Page 11

THE “ASHES” VICTORY

Tributes to Victors and Vanquished KING’S CONGRATULATIONS (Received Feb. 17, 8.30 p.m.) London, Feb. 17. Commenting on the winning of the cricket “Ashes” by England. “The Times” cricketing correspondent pays tributes to Jardine and Larwood, who, he says, are almost entirely deserving of the credit for reversing the Australian form which in 1930, with a young team, promised a lengthy superiority. Australian conditions demanded a particular solidity of purpose, which Jardine possessed to the fullest - degree, and he must be given full credit for the splendid victory. Larwood transferred the Tests into a bowlers’ affair. His fortitude and stamina were remarkable, and ho must be granted a place among the greatest fast bowlers. Australia’s heroes were Woodfull and O’Reilly. The Australian bowler’s perseverance is one of the resplendent features of the Tests. The “Mail” and “Star” in leading articles say that the Test controversy should now be forgotten. A warm welcome awaits Australia in 1934.

The King telegraphed the president of the M.C.C.: “As patron of the M.C.C., I wish you to convey to your team in Australia ray warm congratulations on their victory. - I have followed with the closest Interest the ups and downs of the last match.” The M.C.C. cabled Jardine: “Splendid. We congratulate you all very warmly and thank you all very much." The M.C.C. also cabled the Australian Board of Control a message of sympathy with Archie Jackson’s death. The Australian board cabled the M.C.C. congratulations on England’s winning the Ashes. In the “Daily Mail” A. I’. F. Chapman pays a tribute to Jardine, describing him as possessing the cricket brain and always thinking and acting accordingly. He realised the Bradman danger and found means to overcome it. Interviewed, Sir Stanley Jackson said: “All our players are worthy of hearty congratulation. Now for a pleasant game in Sydney. I am sure it will be pleasant. I always thought cricket without a time limit was not advisable.” Sir Kynaston Studd similarly congratulated the players on winning a hard mutch. “We owe an enormous amount to Jardine’s captaincy, his skill, determination, and strategy.” “ENGLAND BETTER TEAM” Sydney, Feb. 17. Newspapers, critics and players are unanimous that England won because it was the better team. The “Herald” says: "The Englishmen definitely have proved their superiority during the series, and the captaincy of Jardine lias been a matchwinning factor.” Kippax says: “Larwood was the dominating factor, but great credit is due to Jardine for the way be bandied the team.” Bradman said: “Apart from the second Test, the Australians were always underneath. Let us be fair by saying 'the better side won.’ ” FINAL TEST MATCH Nagel Not Available (Received Feb. 17, 5.30 p.m.) Melbourne, Feb. 17. Nagel will not be available for the final Test owing to an injured arm.