NOTTS HOOTS

Grey River Argus, 16 August 1934, Page 5

NOTTS HOOTS

AT THE AUSTRALIANS Led by Club Members BUT BODYLINE IS CALLED OFF. (Aus. & N.Z. Cable Assn.) LONDON, August 14. The weather was dull and threatening, and fewer than 2000 were at the resumption of the Australia v. Nottingham match. Voce did not take the field. It was officially explained that he was suffering from a recurrence of shin trouble.

Perhaps the most significant feature of Voce’s withdrawal is the fact that it was apparently undertaken at Notts’ own volition, for while the Australians undoubtedly disliked his bowling, Mi' Bushby insists that no protest was lodged. There was a demonstration against the Australians.

The “Sun-Hefald” service, describing the demonstrating, says; When the Australians came out, members gathered in the pavilion and concentrated on hooting, which was slightly taken up by other parts of the ground, but many portions of the cheaper stands cheered. The members continued hooting until the last Australian was on the field.

Wood full was a target for derisive remarks when he chased the ball to the boundary. The ‘ c Sun-Herald ’ ’ service understands that some Notts officials, including Secretary Brown, were perturbed by the viciousness of last, night’s leg theory, and the crowd’s hostility. Just prior to the match today, Voce was summoned to the secretary’s office, and closeted in it, while a substitute took the field, after which Brown issued a statement that Voce was medically unfit. The “Sun-Herald” service understands that Voce was completely surprised, when he was informed that “as nothing was left in this match, we have decided to rest you to-day for the next county engagement.” The crop of rumours was so great that Brown issued a statement:— 11 There is no truth whatever in the statement that any member of the Nottingham committee has resigned.” A. W. Carr says: We have the best right arm fast bowler in the country, and the best left arm fast bowler. Neither was allowed to play against the Australians. It is preposterous that such a state of affairs should arise. If I had been captain, Voce would have bowled as he did on Saturday. Voce refused to be interviewed, except saying: “I knew there would be trouble. I suppose I should not have played.” When Staples came on at the other end, instead of Voce, the atmosphere lacked the electricity wherewith it was charged yesterday. The Notts Club shared the relief at Voce’s absence. While naturally wanting him to play, it did not desire any controversy on the subject of leg theory. Voce, nevertheless, is chosen to accompany Notts to Southampton tonight.

the play. Woodfull was out to the first ball, playing outside a good length ball from Butler, whose leg trap was modified to fine leg forward and short leg. Brown was lucky to escape early, when dropped by Harris, who also dropped McCabe when 13, but his was a more difficult chance. MeGnbe afterwards hit merrily, scoring three successive fours. The brightest of McCabe’s recent efforts ended when Butler bowled him with a straight ball. Two for 66. Brown and Kippax did not attempt to force the pace. The absence of Voce was clearly reflected in the batting, which was not troubled, despite frequent changes. The pair added 103 in seventy-five minutes before lunch, and continued freely after the adjournment. Gunn, bowling with a leg trap, was hammered unmercifully. Brown reached his fifth century during the tour in 165 minutes. Woodfull then declared. Brown hit eleven fours. Kippax batted 110 minutes and hit thirteen fours. Both gave delightful displays. The batting continued to be extraordinarily bad. The Australians attempted to force a win. but a stubborn stand by Taylor and Lilley ensured a draw. Scores: —

AUSTRALIA—First Innings .. 237 NOTTINGHAM—First Innings .. 183 ' AUSTRALIA —Second Innings. Woodfull, b Butler 1 Brown, not out 100 McCabe, b Butler 43 Kippax, not out 75 Extras 11 Total for two wickets dec. .. 230 Bowling: Voce none for 2, Butler 2 for 50, Staples none for 54, Woodhead none for 31, Gunn none for 44, Harris none for 38. NOTTINGHAM—Second Innings. Keeton, b Fleetwood-Smith . . .. 17 Harris, c Darling, b Grimmett . . 9 Walker, c Grimmett, b FleetwoodSmith 8 Hardstaff, c and b Grimmett .. 13. Staples, c Bromley, b Grimmett ~ 9 Taylor, not out 16 Gunn, c Grimmett, b FleetwoodSmith 29 Lilley, not out 18 Extras 9 Total for six wickets . . .. 128 Bowling: Darling none for 8, McCabe none for 6, Fleetwood-Smith 3 for 47, Grimmett 3 for 35, Chipperfield none for 21, Bromley none for 2. There was a hostile demonstration against the Australians as they took the field. There were hoots from all parts of the ground, including some from the members’ pavilion, and cries of (t squealers” and “What about Voce?” The demonstration was all the more noticeable when Keeton and Harris, coming out to bat, were warm-

ly applauded. There were occasional cries of derision during the opening overs, but the Australians ignored the demonstration, which then subsided. Grimmett and Fleetwood Smith soon worried the batsmen. Grimmett obtained his hundredth wicket of the tour when he caught and bowled Hardstaff. FINAL TEST. LONDON, August 14. Sir F. S. Jackson, interviewed by the “Daily Express,” says: Voce may yet be included in the Test team. The present selection must not be taken as final. According to the “Daily Mail,” Voce’s non-appearance followed the receipt of a mysterious telegram, the origin of which is unknown, which Carr and Voce read. At Marylebone’s request, Northants are resting Clark in the coming match. Bradman left the nursing home yesterday and arrived at the Langham Hotel, looking fit. He refuses to see visitors. Dr. Shields declines to say whether Bradman was X-Rayed. NOTTS AGITATION. TO GET VOCE TN TEAM. (Aus. & N.Z. Cable Assn.) ('Received August ]5 at 8.10 p.m.) LONDON, August 15. The “Sketch” says: All Nottingham is seel If ng with indignation at ‘be treatment of Voce. It is a wretched business, threatening lhe Notts Club’s future.

The “Sketch” adds: “Experienced

Australian writers at Trent Bridge did not complain of Voce’s bowling adding that its was nothing like the objectionable bowl’ng in Australia. Woodfull can best remove this delicate situation by declaring that the Australians would not object to Voce. AH England and most of Australia would cheer such a statement. The- visitation of Larwood’s sins on Voce is arousing resentment everywhere. ’ ’ COUNTY MATCHES. LONDON, August 14. Sutcliffe, who scored 203, batted for seven hours, and hit nineteen fours. He was dropped w’hen sixteen. Tyldesley has scored two thousand runs during the season, creating a Lancashire record, and reaching two thousand for the sixth time. Hopwood has taken one hundred wickpts, and scored two thousand runs. Yorkshire, first 9 for 431 declared (Sutcliffe 203). Surrey, first 190 (Verity 6 for 74); followed on 84 (Verity 4 for 25). Yorkshire won by an innings and 157 runs. Middlesex, first 238 (Booth 5 for 67); second 9 for 227 declared (Hendren 56). Lancashire, first 299 (Simms 9 for 92); second 4 for 168 (Tyldesley not out 96). Lancashire won by six wickets.

Derby, first 8 for 351 declared(Smith 84, Townsend not out 106). Somerset, first 159 (Townsend 6 for 66); followed on 123 (Townsend 5 for 64). Derby won by an innings and 69 runs.

Essex, first 8 for 322 declared (O’Connor 103). Northants, first 102 (Fames 6 for 23); followed on 3 for 20. Essex won on the first innings. Kent, first 4 for 236 declared; second 3 for 118. Sussex, first 213. Kent won on the first innings. Gloucester, first 254 (Dacre 114); second 6 for 234 declared (Barnett not out 192, Hammond 57). Worcester, first 126; second 3 for 263 (Gibbons not out 113). Gloucester won on the first innings.