LATE SPORTING

Evening Star, Issue 19386, 21 October 1926, Page 9

LATE SPORTING

Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright INTERNATIONAL SOCCER. ENGLAND v. IRELAND A DRAW. LONDON, October 20. (Received October 21, at 11.50 a.m.) The first Soccer international match of the season, England v. Ireland, resulted in a draw (3 all). AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS. THE ABSENCE OF YOUNG PLAYERS. LONDON, October 20. (Received October 21, at 9.40 a.m.) “ Insufficient young men to exercise a galvanising influence when _ the 'occasion demanded,” wms the chief reason for the failure of the Australian Eleven, according to Mr M. A. Noble in a speeoeh at a farewell luncheon, at which Mr W. Brearley presided. ‘‘As a result of that the team had no one able to visualise a difficult position and rise to the occasion as only young cricketers could, so I am afraid also the absence of young men caused a ipolicy of drift to develop. This wms unknowm to the majority of former Australian teams.” Ho emphasised the necessity of young spin bowlers, left and right hand, both in England and in Australia.

GOLF. AN EFFECTIVE DRIVER. LONDON, October 20. (Received October 21, at 9.40 a.m.) Jack White, the professional of the Sunningdale Golf Club, on retiring, reveals how he assisted “Bobby” Jones to win the British championship, Jones was dissatisfied with his driving, so White designed a chib with a deep face with lead arranged to impart overspin, lower flight, and a longer run. Jones next day made a phenomenal 66 and 68. The Prince of Wales, whom White frequently instructed, obtained a similar driver.— Sydney ‘ Sun ’ Cable.