THIRD CRICKET TEST

Evening Star, Issue 20538, 17 July 1930, Page 11

THIRD CRICKET TEST

AUSTRALIA SUPERIOR ALL ROUND Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, July 15. Mr A. C. Maclaren, writing in _tho ‘Evening Standard,’ says: “ The light was not too good, but wo have played tests in such a light before. Past intefuationals deplored the appeals.” Chapman, when interviewed, congratulated Bradman on his wonderful effort. He said: “Of course, I realise that the rain saved 'England. It was the worst possible luck for Australia.” ' The Australian Press Association says; “ The Australians are clearly improving, and they would have won if only a few more hours of play had been possible. The Australians in this match were superior in all departments, the fielding reaching a high standard.” KEENLY DISAPPOINTED SYDNEY, July 16. Tho result of the third test was keenly disappointing to Australians, who almost to a man expected a decisive victory, which would have brought the team within measurable distance of the “ashes.” Some of the critics maintain that the Australians had a moral victory.

CRITICS DM THE THIRD TEST APPEAL AGAINST THE LIGHT INCIDENT “ABOMINABLY TREATED” LONDON, July 16. (Received July 17, at 11 a.m.) A survey of every London newspaper reveals, firstly, tho almost unanimous admission that England was saved by the weather, and secondly, that none keek to minimise the incident of the appeal against the light. It is admitted that nowhere in the world are there keener judges than Yorkshiremen, who showed unmistakably what they thought of this second aid to avert defeat. Mr G. Falkiner, a ! former South African international, in tho ‘ Daily Mail ’ says; “ I was horrified when tho umpires decided against the Australians who were abominably treated. This was the worst ircidont 1 have witnessed. it hardly bears thinking about.” Mr A. Gilligan says: “Tho final appeal was astonishing, and is causing the_ strongest language among international critics, some of whom declare it was not in keeping with British traditions and sportsmanship.” The ‘Daily News’ declares that there was not the slightest justification for tho appeals, which burlesqued the good old game, while numerous critics write in a similar strain.