CRICKET

Greymouth Evening Star, 8 December 1928, Page 2

CRICKET

SECOND TEST SELECTIONS. (Australian Press Asbil— United Service.) (By Cable —Press Assn. —Copyright.) LONDON, December 7. Critics point out that Australia’s possible second Test players showed the selectors are nowise in a panic, though they somewhat dolefully record that Australia more than once lias reversed an initial defeat, with virtually the same team. One or two contrast their calmness with the English selectors’ panic in 1921, when no fewer than thirty players were drawn on. Clem Hill, in the “Daily Telegraph” says: “The selectors have done well. The thirteen named are practically the best available. Nothling is apparently not thought class enough, but he will eventually force his way into the team. The presence in the field of Andrews or Richardson, I hope, will mean a difference of a hundred runs. I do not think there is a great deal of difference between the two sides. Perhaps just a little in favour of England. If the Englishmen' win the toss, and play tight for a few overs, they are going to make big scores.”

NEW BLOOD WANTED? SYDNEY, December 7. Oldtime cricketers, including Turner, Hopkins, Waddy, and Garnet, favour more new blood in the Australian test teams, and cannot understand why Nothling, Bettington, and Beckett were omitted. Others defend the selectors, and argue that batsmen must be the first consideration as Australia cannot afford to lengthen the tail. HAWKE CUP. (Per Press Association.) WANGANUI, December 7. The Hawke Cup elimination match between Taranaki and Wanganui,, was commenced this morning in ideal weather. The wicket and outfield Were good. Taranaki won the toss and batted, compiling 190 runs. Wilson 107, Hughes 30, Brown 20, Lay 11, wore the principal contributors. Bowling for Wanganui, Bernau took two for 65, Holland four for 48, Treadwell one for 35, Hutchison three for 23. Wanganui at stumps had lost four wickets for 192, of which the best scores were: Kerr ( ls, Wood 35, Bernau 28, Giesen not out 96. The cricket was of a good class, with Wanganui showing decided superiority, and giving a more finished display. It was certainly a great improvement on last season. Apart from the good innings by Wilson, the batting of Hughes and Brown (Taranaki), were not impressive. The fielding of both teams was really good. The match will be continued on Saturday morning. MARIST DEFEAT MAIN SCHOOL. Marist Schoolboys played the Greymouth Main School yesterday. Marist made 87 runs in the first innings, Marshall (29), Wilde (11), and Kiely (10) being the best scorers. Main boys replied with 52, and had to follow on, scoring 53 runs in the second innings. The best scorers for Main were Kibble (30 and 20), Nash (17) and Jardine (10). Marist scored the 18 required for the loss of one wicket, thus winning by nine wickets. Bowling for Main, De Freatus took five wickets, and for Marist Kiely took six wickets in the second innings, while Greaney captured the balance. The following will represent Watersiders against Omoto juniors at Omoto on Sunday, at 1.30 p.m.:—Wilson, T. Brown, Watson, Jackson, Malloy, Boustridge, Kear, Comerford, H. Brown, James, Cashmere, Potts and Watson jnr. Kumara cricket team to play Kokiri on Sunday next at Kumara F. Seebeck, D. McLean, R. Cooper, R. Bell, W. Bell, J. McGrath, T. Henham, W. Quinn, J. Morel, Watson, W. McNabb, Emergencies: C. Thorn, D. Bell and C. Rochford.