CRICKET.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 17 February 1925, Page 9

CRICKET.

FOURTH TEST

COMMENTS ON THE GAME

A OSTIi ALIA'S POOR SH 0WIX(

BY CABLE-PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT Received Feb. 17. 11.15 a.m. SYDNEY, Feb. 17.

The Herald, commenting on the test cricket, says:—‘‘The light, rain which fell had no effect on the pitch, which continued to. play perfectly and entirely in the batsmen’s favour. The wet grass kept the ball greasy and made it difficult for bowlers to handle and manipulate. “The results of the day’s play from the Australian point of view are very disappointing. The Australian batsmen’s display after lunch was most attractive. Taylor’s was the best batting display seen during the match. He made Andrews appear quite sedate and colourless, though the tatter played faultlessly. Andrews is neat and effective in stvlp and stolid in method. Tavlor’s exhibition was a charming mixture of crisp off-drives, square cuts and nicely made on-side strokes. “Gilligan howled indifferently; lie was very erratic in direction and length, and seemed disinclined to let hi nisei f go. Tate appeared less hostile and easier to play than usual. Hearne and Kilner, with the use of sawdust and frequent wipings of the hall, were aide to carry on the. attack with a greater degree of accuracy.”

SENSATIONAL HEADINGS

CREATE WRONG IMPRESSION

(Received Fell. 17, noon.) LONDON, Feb. 16

The spectacle of the police drawing the stumps at Melbourne vastly intrigued Englishmen. Many people, under the influence of sensational headlines, took the matter over seriously. Front page streamers in some papers convey the impression of a riot, which is not supported by the text, the cables clearly stating that the crowd was noisy hut good-natured. The Standard features in headlines that three carloads of police were rushed to the test ground, that the crowd surges on to the pitch and steals the stumps. AUSTRALIA’S SCORE. SEVEN FOR 177. (By Telegraph—Special to Star.) WELLINGTON, Feb. 17. Australia has lost seven wickets for 177 _ ■ Taylor, not out 45 * Andrews 35 Kellewav 1 CHANGE IN TEAM.

SYDNEY. Feb. 17. Rock is unavailable for the match New South Wales against England, and his place will he taken by Morgan. THE CONFIDENT STAR. LONDON, Feh. 16. The Star says: “It was the rain which enabled "England to defeat Victoria. Tf there were no sunshine during the morning the wicket will again be stickv. We have the best howlers in the world under such conditions. What a pitv it is that this* is not the third test.” —Sun Cable.

THE GAME IN AFRICA

FREE STATE’S BIG SCORE

(Received Feb. 17, noon.) CAPETOWN, Feb. 16. The Free State made 384, the highest score recorded against the tourists. Dick 51, Maritz 56. and Coeen 103 were the top scorers. Kennedy took four wickets for 85 runs. The match was drawn.—Reuter. SELECTOR OF N.Z. TEAM. / (.BY TELEGRAPH PRESS ASSOCIATION. CHRISTCHURCH, Fob. 17. Mr W. S. l>rice, of Wellington, has bean appointed one of the selectors for the New Zealand cricket team, instead of Mr Ken Tucker, who is unable to act.