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Grey River Argus, 18 August 1934, Page 5

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THE ASHES Deciding Test ENGLAND’S TEAM. (Aus. & N.Z. Cable Assn.) LONDON, August 16. The Australian Press Asosciation, reviewing the final Test prospects says; The teams on paper look fairly even, but psychological factors appear to favour the visitors. There still persists in England the idea that because the match is limitless, the Australians will necessarily dig in and attempt to win by attrition. The Englishmen, if obsessed with the idea they must follow Australia’s imaginary suit, will be doing a good turn to O’Reilly and Grimmett. England’s chief hope is the fast bowling which despite achievements in previous Tests, still creates a suggestion it is the only torm of attack likely to cause the least disturbance to Australia, unless Verity gets a favourable pitch. Walters, after a club game at Worcester, said he was doubtful whether he would be fit for the Test. Sir F. S. Jackson says; Aliddlesex preferred Hendren not to bat to-day, but I. requested it to see whether Hendren was fit. Hendren made. 72 (not out). Sir F. S. Jackson says that he communicated with Fames, who is very sound and fit.

THE VOCE HUBBUB. LONDON, August 16. Mr. Bushby, manager of the Australian team, says he knows nothing of the leg theory protest of Woodfull’s alleged threat to lead his men off the field. “Such reports have not improved an already delicate situation,” he said. “I sincerely hope everything will go off all right in the final test, and the match be played in the spirit to make it one long to be remembered. We want it to be a happy game. I have spoken to Bull and Woodfull. Neither has communicated in any way with Marylebone. ’ ’ Air. J. 11. Thomas, interviewed, said it was a great pity that these discussions occurred. One wonders what sport is coming to. Secretary Brown states that no communication on Voee’s non-playing was received from Alarylebone Club, or the selectors. No committeeman has resigned or desires to resign. Carr’s Press statements were purely personal, and made without the knowledge or approval of the Committee. Air. Brown adds that the Committee is considering the subject next week. PEEBLES ’ ‘ ‘MYSTERY’ ’ DELIVERY. A GOGGLEY BALL. (Received August 17 at 7.5 p.m.) LONDON, August 17. The “Daily Mirror ” states that Peebles, the bowler, is reported to have perfected a mystery delivery, one that is similar to a ball wi which Girimmett and Fleetwoocl-Sm : t b are supposed to have experimented le'ore the tour. It is one 'of the googly type, but is bolwled with the left arm. Peebles lias developed it while playing cjub cricket in Scotland, an-d has obtained many wickets with it.