CRICKET

Evening Star, Issue 19697, 26 October 1927, Page 11

CRICKET

NEty ZEALAND TEAM MUCH IMPROVED FORM. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, October 25. Although tired after a night in the train, the New Zealand cricketers commenced work at the nets in preparation for Friday’s match. The New Zealanders were disinclined to he interviewed, but stated that they were a happy family throughout the tour. The performances of Merritt, James, and Blunt particularly delighted the crowd. Lowry said that the weather greatly militated against the financial success of the tour, badly reducing the attendances. It was impossible to expect people, shivering in bitterly cold weather, to sit and watch the games. The Cricket Association is giving the team an official reception on Thursday next. Critics watched, the team at the nets to-day, and were greatly impressed by the New Zealanders’ torm, which has wonderfully improved since they were last seen in action in Sydney. The team to meet New South Wales will not be selected till Friday morning. YORKSHIRE CAPTAINCY “ TOMMY ROT.” Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON', October 24. Though Lord tfawko (president of the Yorkshire Club) describes the report regarding Sutcliffe’s captaincy is “tommy rot,” it is known that the County'Selection Committee began negotiations with Sutcliffe early last season, and it is expected that their recommendation concerning his captaincy will bo before the meeting of tiro County Committee on November 2, when the reconstruction of the team, will bo considered. Sutcliffe was promised a benefit in 19211, but he will lose this if he becomes an amateur. Hobbs refused to treat the question seriously, and said: “Sutcliffe to captain Yorkshire! Don’t make mo laugh. Yon know what Lord Hawke said about professional captains.’’ [A cablegram published yesterday read: The ‘Daily Chronicle’ says that H. Sutcliffe has been asked to cap torn Yorkshire in succession to Major A. W. Lupton. The Yorkshire Committee lias decided that it cannot lottgor afford an amateur in the team pitreiv as captain. Jacques is the only amateur of sufficient cricketing ability, but he lacks experience of captaincy, so Sutcliffe has boon asked, and will probably play as an amateur. His business as ‘an athletic outfitter is exceedingly successful and makes tiffs possible. Sutcliffe thus follows the precedent of Jack Sharp, of Lancashire.] SCHOOLS’ DRAW The primary schools’ competitions will bo resumed on Saturday. All matches will commence at 9.-SO. I’ollowing is the draw;— A Grade.— Musselburgh v. Caversham, at Oval No. 1; North-crust \alley v. Forbury, at Oval No. 2; Gcorgo Street v. Normal, at North Ground; Kaikorrff v. Albany, at Gardens; Arthur Street v. St. Clair, at Oval No. 5; Anderson’s Bay v. Macandrow Road, at Ova! No. (1: Kensington a bye. li Grade. —Formin' v. North-cast Valiev, at Oval .V-. H : St. Clair B v. Moray Place, at oval No._ 4; Albany v. Musselburgh, at Oval No. b; High Street v. Macandrcw Hoad, at Oval No. 9; George Street v. St. Clair A, at Oval No. li,); Arthur Street y. Mornington, at Robin Hood; Kaikorai v. Normal A, at North Ground; Normal B v. Ravensbourne, at Oval No. 11; Cavcrsham v. Anderson’s Bay, at Oval No. 7.