CRICKET.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18573, 27 November 1920, Page 9

CRICKET.

DOUO-LAS HOPEFUL. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Rooeived November 28, 10.25 p.m.) BRISBANE, November 26. Douglas, referring to the test matches, said that ho could not givo an opinion, but he was full of hope, as his men wero getting used to the condition of Australian cricket. So far they had not had time to show their real form. He added that Gregory probably was tho fastest bowler in the world to-day. VICTORIA v. SOUTH AUSTRALIA. (Received November 27, 12.20 a.m.) MELBOURNE, November 26. The weather was hot and dusty. Armstrong won the toss, and Victoria, batting on a good wicket, scored 3.10 in the first innings (Ryder 36, Lnmpard 47, Armstrong not out 157). Richardson took four wickets for 66 runs and Wright three for 80. South Australia in the first inuins-s soorod 18 without the loss of a wicket, Pellew and Richardson batting. The South Australian bonding was good, and the batsmen with the -exception of Armstrong were frequently in trouble. The latter’s was the innings of a great master. He made his runs all round the wicket. It was one of the most finished displays ever given in first-class cricket.