Australians’ Tour

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVI, Issue 210, 23 August 1926, Page 5

Australians’ Tour

Match Against Somerset FIRST INNINGS REALISES 225, NINETY EIGHT FOR LAST T . .. . .WICKET. (By Cable—Press Assa,—CopyrlrbLl London, Aug- 2L ’ For the Australia v. Somerset match the wicket was soft. There had been a night long drizzle and the start was delayed. The attendance was 8000. Collins won the toss and sent Bardsley and Taylor in to open to Bridges and Glasbow. The start was quiet. Rain soon fell, interrupting the camo till after lunch. Immediately on resumption Glasgow completely beat Bardsley with a good length ball. The score was 22 for one. Ponsford and Collins went cheap ly. Taylor shaped well. His timing was good. He fell to a magnificent catch by White at second slip, the board reading 38 for four. Hendry and Ryder were assertive and played attractively- Ryder, when eight, was badly missed by Lyon at the wicket off Glasgow when the total was 74. Hendry, who showed signs of staying was unlucky, pulling White on to his wicket. Under the influence of the sun and breeze, the wicket made a remarkable recovery. Although at no time was it a bowlers’ paradise, it gave soma assistance, enabling tho fast-medium (Bridges. and the slow-handed (White) fo turn lhe ball effectively. Ryder gained all his'runs in front of the wicket. ATTRACTIVE PARTNERSHIP. | Gregory, going out to hit White, gave a chance at stumping before sect ing. Richardson and Gregory opened out and drove in fine style. Richardson was at times uncertain and succumbed to a catch at the wicket. He and Gregory added 37, the total being 124. Gregory left in the same over as a result of a good catch at the wicket very low, when the board show ed 127 for nine. Ellis and Everett were associated in a fine last wicket stand. After three narrow escapes of running out early, they settled down. Everett drove crisply and malde some fine leg strokes. Ellis was free and a trifle fluky. The partnership was most attractive. When it had yielded 98 Everett jumped out to hit a slow ball and was easily stumped. His score included twelve fours. Ellis Bit six fours. i ■

Macßryan and Young opened bright ly and played Grimmett aud Gregory with ease. Scores:— - AUSTRALIA. First Innings. _ Bardsley, b Glasgow ... 15 Taylor, c White, b Bridges 15 Ponsford, b Bridges 1 Collins, 1.b.w., h Glasgow .... 1 Hendry, b White IS Ryder, 1.b.w., b White ........ 34 Richardson, c Lyon, b Glasgow .. 19 Gregory, c Lyon, b Glasgow .. 21 Ellis, not out 42 Grimmett, b Glasgow 0 Everett, st. Lyon, b White .... 59 Extras .... fl Total J 25 Bowling analysis.—Bridges two for 72, Glasgow five for 78, Hunt none . ■for six, White three for 63. SOMERSET. First Innings. Macßryan, not out 21 Young, not out 21 Total for no wickets 42 KING GEORGE’S CONGRATULATIONS. London, Aug. 21. ■ The King has sent u letter to the Marylebone Club president congratulating England on winning the Ashw and asking him to tell the Australians how he has been impressed by their long run of triumphs. He also appreciates tjieir formidable task on a none too easy wj^-t.—(A. and N.Z.) HOBBS XND RHODES AS COACHES. MAJORITY NOT IN FAVOUR. (Received 23, 12.50 p.m. ) London, A ng. 22. The "Daily Express” publishes opinions regarding its suggestion that Hobbs and Rhodes be appointed national coaches. Lord Hawke considers there ere toe many difficulties in the way. Gilligan says: “It is a good idea, but I am doubtful if it can be carried out.” Douglas states that it is a good scheme, but the right people must handle it. Tennyson is afraid both men ar* too busy to take the job. Calthorpe says coaching is l>*ei left to the counties.—(A. and N.Z.)

London. Aug. JI. The leading hatting and bowling averages are as under:—

BATTING. In N.O. Runs Ov. Hobhs •. .... 32 2 2315 77-15 Tyldesley .... 4n 2 2415 <17.95 Hendry .. .... 4 1 200 Woodfull ... 25 4 1545 80.59 Hendren .... 42 9 1941 68.81 Chapman .... 25 4 1211 57.66 M ead .... 40 fi 1927 56,67 Macartney .... 2« 3 1285 55.88 Ba rd si cy .... 29 2 1223 64.29 Haringe .... 44 5 2051 54.23 Hearne .... 31 4 1384 51.25 Sandham ... 39 2 1821 49.21 Other Australians. Ponsford .... 21 3 775 41.94 Richardson ..25 7 654 36.38 Collins .. ... 20 1 581 30-57, Rhodes bowling. Runs. 1555 Wkts 108 1439 Tyldcsley 1769 111 15.98 Mercer 1921 119 16.14 Parkin 030 39 16.15 Macaulay 1985 118 16.81 Jupp ... Tnto 1588 100 16.88 2224 130 17.10 Macartney .... SOS 47 19.12 Grimmett . 1.129 77 17.25 Larwood . 1958 112 17.48 Gregory (3Qth; u K IS-7.5