EIGHT WICKET WIN FOR ENGLAND.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 21 November 1928, Page 7

EIGHT WICKET WIN FOR ENGLAND.

DUCKWORTH SUPERB BEHIND THE STICKS Received Tuesday, Midnight. SYDNEY, Last Night. Tile cricket match, England versus an Australian eleven, was resumed in sdorious weather on an excellent wicket. There was little impressive play in the balance of the Australian innings. Jackson after running to 61 tried to turn Tate to log and was caught by the wicket-keeper. His display was sparkling at times, but lacked soundH6ss* Nothling, with 29, who was the only other batsman to reach double figures, played solidly. Tate*was again keeping a good length and swinging awkwardly, while Geary was accurate. England required 118 fdr victory and starting the second innings, Hobbs and Sutcliffe had scored 54 without the loss of a wicket at'thc tea adjournment. After tea Scaife fielded instead of Nothling, whose shoulder was injured. Hooker completely beat Sutcliffe, who played a sound innings. Jardine went earlv. Hobbs and Mead then carried the Englishmen to victory. The former is still a master batsman, making safe strokes and displaying versatility against all kinds of bowling. He hit only four fours while batting for a hundred and six minutes. Hooker, who is a right-handed medium-paced bowler, and Bettington, a slow-brcak bowler, won admiration and it would not be a surprise if both the latter were playing in the tost games. The Englishmen fielded well, having a win in view, but the outstanding feature to-day was Duckworth’s wicketkeeping which was magnificent. His catching of Jackson on the legside together with his work there was superb. This match is England’s first win of the tour. The attendance was 6400 and the receipts £468. Scores: — AUSTRALIA. First Innings 231 Second Innings. Richardson, c Geary, b Larwood .. 21 Harris, b White 56 Andrews, c Hobbs, Geary .... 25 Jackson, c Duckworth, b Tate .. 61 Bradman, 1.b.w., b Tate 18 Morgan, b Geary 9 Nothling, not out 29 Bettington, b Larwood 8 Oldfield, run out .... . 7 Scott, b Tate 6 Hooker, c Hendrcn, b Geary .... 1 Extras 8 Total 243 Bowling analysis: Tate, 3 for 65; Larwood, 2 for 81; Geary, 3 for 42; White, 1 for 47. ENGLAND. First innings 357 Second Innings. Hobbs, not out 67 Sutcliffe, b Hooker 31 Jardine, 1.b.w., b Bettington .... 13 Mead, not out 5 Extras 2 Two wickets for 118 Bowling analysis: Scott, none for 38; Hooker, 1 for 42; Bettington, 1 for 25; Morgan, none for 11. The First Test Team RICHARDSON OMITTED ; RYDER CAPTAIN. SYDNEY, Nov. 20. The, selectors have chosen the foR lowing twelve players from whom the first Test players will be selected:— J. S. Ryder (captain), Victoria. W. H. Ponsford, Victoria. W. M. Woodfull, Victoria. H. Ironmonger, Victoria. H. L. Hendry, Victoria, J. M. Gregory, New South Wales. D. J. Bradman, New*South Wales. C. Kelleway, New South Wales. A. F. Kippax, New South Wales. W. A. Oldfield, New South Wales. C. V. Grimmett, South Australia. E. Oxenham, Queensland. The surprises of the team are the inclusion of Hendry and the omission of V. Y. Richardson. The twelfth man, will be chosen on the day of the match. ‘ ‘ BEST AVAILABLE, ” IS AUSTRALIAN VERDICT. Received Tuesday, Midnight. SYDNEY, Last Night. The consensus of opinion among cricket experts and visiting journalists is that tne test team cabled to-day is about the best the Australian selectors could pick. It is now stated that Hendry will be twelfth man. Surprised Comment on Ryder’s Captaincy “SELECTORS KNOW THEIR BUSINESS.” Received Tuesday, 7 p.m, LONDON, Nov. 20. .The “Daily Chronicle” in commenting on tho Australian tost eleven, states: “It is a strange position for Woodfull, who is Ryder’s State captain, to find himself under ope of his own men,” With regard to Ironmonger, the “Chronicle ” states: “It is said that more than one expert on legitimate bowling action is not satisfied as to the fairness of hia delivery. 7 ‘ Strudwick expressed surprise at Ryder’s captaincy, but added: “You can take it from me tho Australian selectors know their business. In my experience, they made very few mistakes), ’ ’ The Australian Tost team reviewers agree a big surprise is Ryder’s captaincy. Woodfull and Richardson had been regarded as the only two candidates with Kippax a distant third. Apart from this aspect the general opinion is that the selection is obvious with tho exception of Richardson's omission. Mr. “Plum” Warner admits he is surprised, but says Ryder is sgnior to

the others and has had much ,test experience. He is seen to best advantage when in a forcing role. Mr. Warner add: “He is a pleasant, easy man and will make a nice opposite to our captain. " The “Daily Telegraph" recalls that Byder accomplished so little in the tests in 1926 that he was dropped for the final test at the Oval. It confes*t>s it is unable to understand why Kichardson was dropped. Furthermore, the ureferenee for Hendry as twelfth man over Andrews is one of the pronounced features of the selection, in' its opinion.