FOURTH TEST

Hawera Star, Volume L, 14 February 1931, Page 7

FOURTH TEST

ENGLAND v. SOUTH AFRICA VISITORS’ GOOD OPENING SIX WICKETS FOR 338. (United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Copyright..! Received 12.30 p.m. to-dav. CAPETOWN, Feb. 18. The wont hex- is perfect for the fourth test cricket match at Johannesburg. England laid a solid foundation for a good and determined bid for victory. Chapman won tiie toss and decided not to repeat his action of the first test of sending the Africans in. Lee and Wyatt opened and found no difficulty in coping with the bowling of Catterall and Hall, but were uncomfortable in facing the venomous howling of Nupen. The turning point of the game was a magnificent partnership between Hammond and Rendren, adding 119 runs for the third wicket after 98 minutes’ play. Though both scored freely, the home bowling and fielding were well .sustained. Hendron gave a stylish exhibition. His score included nine fours. Hammond was again at his best and batted ISO minutes and got seven fours. Later iu the afternoon Leyland took complete control of the game and the third hundred was scored in 65 minutes. Scores were as follow when stumps were drawn:

ENGLAND. First Innings

Wyatt, i.b.w., b Nupen 37 Lee, 1.b.w., b Nupen 18 Hammond, e McMillan, b Hall ... 75 Hendren, c Cameron, b Hall 64 Leyland, 1.b.w., b Hall 91 Turnbull, c Cameron, b McMillan 25 Farrimond, not out -1 Peebles, not out 6 Extras 24 Total (for six wickets) 338