A DISTINCT COMPLIMENT
(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)
GISBOENE, Bth July
Mr. D. Beese, of Christchurch, in the coiiTse of an interview to-night, said he considered the extra Tests to bo a distinct compliment to New Zealand cricket, and particularly pleasing since they were not asked for.
Personally, he was exceptionally pleased with the performances of the team, which exceeded his most optimistic expectations. Only one Test was sought by the New Zealand Cricket Council originally, as the view was held that should there be a great disparity in the strengths of the two sides it was better that thore should bo only one disastrous game for.New Zealand rather than three, -as was the caso with the West Indies team, which was overwhelmingly defeated in three TestsThe financial side in relation to the extra Tests was also very important, Mr. Boeso pointed out, for it meant that the losses caused by the rain so far could bo wiped out and funds made available for the fuller development of the game in tho Dominion.
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Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 8, 9 July 1931, Page 9
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