BIG CRICKET.

Gisborne Times, Volume LXVIII, Issue 10740, 10 November 1928, Page 5

BIG CRICKET.

ENGLAND v. NEW SOUTH

WALES

VISITORS’ GREAT START

THREE WICKETS DOWN FOR 372

United Press Asan. by EL Tel. OopyrljM (Australian Press. Assn.) (Received Nov. 9, 10.35 p.m,) . SYDNEY, Nov. 9. —For the opening-day of the-nratch*-between England and New South Wales the weather was warm early, but cold later. The wicket -was excellent. There was an attendance of.) 20,000. The receipts were £1800:- - ", Jardine and Sutcliffe made, a fine partnership. The former wa9 particularly brilliant in onside play, turning Gregory’s and Nicholls’ fastest ' deliveries' to leg. Jardine.was a far more attractive opening batsman than Hobbs. He scored 140 in 200 minutes, including sixteen fours. This is his third century of the tour, Sutcliffe was very sound, off-driv-ing well. He gave a possible chance to Hooker at second slip off Nicholls the fieldsirfan just touching _ _ the ball. Otherwise he gave a brilliant display. Hammond and Hertdren were dashing. Each hit a sixer off Campbell. The former’s score included eleven fours. He is very strong on off-side play and possesses a magnificent shot through the covers. The bowling was ELelleway swung the ball well, taking two for 75. Hooker bf.oke sharply from the off occasionally. The wicket was a batsman’s paradise anu unless the weather changes a draw is likely. Scores are as follows: — ENGLAND (first innings.) Sutcliffe, b Kcdleway 87 Jardine, b Hooker ... ... *... 140 Tyldesley, c Oldfield b Kelleway 1 Hammond, not out 96 Hendren, not out -. 57 Extras 11 ; Total, three wickets for... 372