“SCARE FOR M.C.C.”

Evening Star, Issue 20010, 30 October 1928, Page 4

“SCARE FOR M.C.C.”

ENfiUSH CRICKET WRITERS UNEASY SYMPTOMS OF PANIC Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, October 29. (Received October 90, at 11 a.m.) Because South Australia made a big score Fleet street to-day is plastered with newspaper placards, “ M.C.C. Bowling Collared,” “ Scare for M.C.C.” After the first panic, when Geary broke his nose and it was suggested that Fender should be called on, this is tho first symptom of uneasiness, though from the beginning the comments of sporting writers have smacked of “ whistling in the graveyard.” For instance, “ Ponsford clean bowled after making only 79.” ' The writers also pointed out that it had been demonstrated that Grimmett could bo hit, but they glossed over the fact that he took six wickets. Another commented: ‘‘ Ponsford is a superoptimist,’ and added, “The liest answer is on the field. 1 think Chapman knows the way.” The ‘ Evening Standard ’ draws comfort from the reflection that Australia, liko England, will find it just as difficult to muster a strong attack without weakening the batting, ENGLISH WRITERS UNEASY. “ Plum ” Warner, writing in the ‘Morning Post,’ says: “Pessimists may have some hard things to say about our bonders after South Austraare so much in the batsmen’s favour lia’s score. The Australian wickets tliat bowlers must not be hastily condemned. One thing our bowlers will not lack is support from the field. Richardson must have played a great innings, and must be a strong candidate for a place in tho Australian eleven, especially as he is a peerless (ildsman at mid-off, a splendid catch in flic slips, and a remarkable fieldsman alike at short leg and in the outfield.”