AUSTRALIA v. NOTTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 13 August 1934, Page 7

AUSTRALIA v. NOTTS

VOCE BOWLS WELL WOODFULL HIGHEST SCORER [BY CIABT-C—PRESS ASSN. —COPYRIGHT.] LONDON, August 11. The absence of Larwood robbed the match between Notts and the Australians of much of its interest, only 2000 being present at the opening. The wicket looked fairly easy, although the weather was dull and showery. The Notts team is: Lilley (captain), Keeton, Harris, A. Staples, Walker, G. V. Gunn, Hardstaff, Voce, Taylor Butler and Woodhead. The Australians batted. Voce began

to bowl the unadulterated leg theory, with six of the fieldsmen on the leg side, all very close in, including a forward short leg. Butler bowled at the other end. Woodfull handled both of the bowlers with particular confidence, and runs came fairly freely, but during Voce’s second spell, Brown, who was shaping nicely, fell the first victim.

Then, after lunch, when there were 5000 spectators present, two more batsmen fell victims in successive overs. McCabe skied a ball which -was taken, and then Kippax, misjudging a shot, was neatly caught at long leg. Rain came on and stopped play at 2.35 p.m. It was resumed ten minutes later. Then Darling was caught by Lilley. Chipperfield joined Woodfull, and stopped the rot. Woodfull was less happy when facing Butler than -when playing Voce. The Australian captain fianlly was brilliantly caught, Harris diving for the ball at short leg. He gave an excellent display of batting, and hit five fours. Five wickets -were down for 180 runs. Bromley, Barnett and Grimmett all had a brief innings. Voce was bowling magnificently after tea, when Chipperfield was out through failing properly to connect with a hook, Harris at long leg taking a splendidly-judged catch. Voce proved to be the first bowler during the present tour to take eight Australian -wickets in an innings, and he received an ovation, which he fully deserved. He was particularly impressive with a second new ball, which, on a drier wicket after tea, swung away from the right-handers, the bowler’s great pace causing repeated mistiming on the leg side. He, however, did not overdo the “bumpers.” Scores:

AUSTRALIA —First Innings.

Woodfull, c Harris, b Voce .. .. 81 Brown, c Gunn, b Voce 27 McCabe, c Harris, b Voce .. .. 10 Kippax, c Hardstaff, b Voce .. .. 7 Darling, c Lilley, b Voce .. .. 11 Chipperfield, c Harris, b Voce .. 57 Bromley, b Butler 13 Barnett, c Lilley, b Voce .. .. 1 Wall, c and h Voce .13 Grimmett, c Hardstaff, b Butler .. 0 Fleetwood-Smith, not out. .. .. 7 Extras 10 Total 237 Bowling analysis: Voce S for 66, Butler .2 for 43, Woodhead none for 23, A. Staples none for 43, Gunn none for 38, Harris none for 14. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE—First Innings.

Keeton, not out 17 Harris, lbw., b Fleetwood-Smith .. 14 Walker, not out 6 Extras 5 Total for one wicket .. .. 42 ICY RECEPTION. LONDON, August 11. The “Evening News’s” Nottingham correspondent says: “It is difficult to tell whether the crowd applauded Voce’s bowling or his “bumpers.” Surely, never in the history of Trent Bridge has there been such a display of feeling as was indicated by the dreadful silence there was when the Australians took the field. It was an icy reception. There was not one cheer when the captains tossed the coin, and Woodfull won the toss.

ENGLAND’S TEST POSSIBLES.

(Received August 13, 9.30 a.m.) LONDON, August 12.

The following will attend the Oval in readiness for the fifth Test: — Wyatt, Sutcliffe, Walters, Hammond, Hendren, Ames, Allen, Verity, Bowes, Gover, Clark, Peebles, and R. J. Gregory. Leyland’s name was not included in the message as received, but this may be a cable-error. VOCE’S OMISSION LONDON, August 12. The “Daily Chronicle” in a leader, says: Many will be disappointed at Voce’s omission, after his magnificent bowling against the Australians. He showed that the type of bowling, of which he and Larwood are exponents, is the most difficult for Australians to play successfully, but there is the case of keeping controversy out of the last Test match. We are not disposed to criticise the selectors’ decision, since this case is strong enough to override othei’ arguments. Thomas Moult, in the “Daily Telegraph” says: The omission of Voce from those to attend the Oval caused keen disappointment. His success on Saturday was obviously not fortuitous. It would have been greater if he had received any help from the pitch. I made inquiries here whether the fairness of Voce’s methods was likely to be doubted, and was assured on behalf of the Australians they find no resemblance between leg theory at Trent Bridge and the bodyline which was objected to in Australia. The “Daily Express” says: Unhesitatingly, Voce’s bowling is absolutely fair. He should go into England’s team. The choice of Peebles is a sheer puzzle. Most Australians play his bowling easier than almost any other sort.

LEADING PLAYERS. LONDON, August 12. English leading averages are: Batting:—Hammond 1955 runs, average 93.09; Ames 1940 —64.66; Human 1226 —64.52; O’Connor 2171 — 60.30; Tyldesley 1988—60.24; Cook 1849—59.64; Iddon 2005—58.97; Gregory 2073—57.58; Wyatt 1362—56.75; Todd 1598—55.10; Leyland 1482— 54.88; Woolley 2176—53.07; Walters (24th.) 1522—46.12; Sutcliffe (26th.) 1321—44.03. Bowling: Larwood 82 wickets, average 16.01; Verity 110—16.51; Paine

138—17.55; Geary 54—17.72; Tate 119—18.21; Bowes 115—18.34; Hopwood 99—18.49; Macaulay 40—18.50; Mitchell 151—18.59; Clay 78—18.73; Smith (Middlesex) 130 —19.20; Copson 67—19.93; Allen (28th.) 43—23.97. 4