CENTENARY 7 CRICKET MATCH
Australian Eleven v. Rest
(Received December 9, 11.45 p.m.) MELBOURNE, December 9.
What is described as a centenary cricket match, in which Australian Test players are participating, began on Ihe Melbourne Cricket Ground today. A boisterous northerly wind proved troublesome. The teams were an Australian eleven led by Bradman and the Rest, led by Rigg, the match attracting only a moderate crowd. Rigg won the toss and batted. Scores: — THE REST.—First Innings. Rigg, b. Fleetwood-Smith IS Lee, run out Gregory, 1.b.w., by Fleetwood-Smith 14 S. Barnes, not out. 5J Lodwnrri, 1.b.w., b. O’Reilly .... 11 Bromley, not out Extras 1Total for four wickets 151 Play was stopped by bad light.
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Dominion, Volume 32, Issue 66, 10 December 1938, Page 11
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