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Grey River Argus, 11 March 1933, Page 5

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S. Australia v. M.C.C. VISITORS START WELL. (Aus. & N.Z. Cable Assn.) f (Revived March 10 at 10.30 p.m.) ADELAIDE, March 10. The weather was clear and hot for the cricket match, England versus South Australia. The wicket was easy. The attendance was poor. England opened with Verity and I’aynter. The former survived being run out when 12, but was out next ball, which lie skied to square leg, Ryan taking an easy catch. The scoring was slow for the first hour, only thirty being obtained, and only fiftyfour by luueh. Partnered by Wyatt, Paynter sparkled, and was particularI ly destructive to Grimmett, running down the pitch and making brilliant stiaight drives. He hit Lee high for six to square leg. His bright innings terminated when he was 62, he being eaught at deep mid-on by Ryan. He batted 130 minutes and hit five fours and one six. Grimmett also got Wyatt caught in * the slips close in by' Williams. Wyatt was steadiness personified during his innings of 43, which included two fours. He batted 94 minutes. Opening with a four off Grimmett’s third ball, Jardine settled down defensively. Leyland also lacked his accustomed vigour. At tea the score was three for 157. ’ J. B. Hobbs, prior to embarking on the Otranto for London to-day, said Bradman was still by far the best batsman in the world, and if he had not been troubled by the so-called body l.ne bowling, England’s run to victory would not have been so clear ent.