FINAL CRICKET TEST

Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 221, 14 August 1930, Page 7

FINAL CRICKET TEST

AUSTRALIANS CONFIDENT. AN IMPROVED SIDE. GLOOMY WEATHER FORECAST. (United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) Received August 14, 10.40 a.m. LONDON, Aug. 13. The Australian Press Association says:— “Because they are such an improved side, and having complete confidence in Woodfull and one another, the Australians look forward to the vital Test with great confidence. “They hope for whpt England calls a heat-wave. The forecast, however, gloomily indicates unsettled weather.” Although England was not taken completely by surprise, the dropping of Chapman has occasioned a big newspaper sensation. Even those offering criticism have made it clear that for his inspiration in the field alone Chapman deserved his place. No real error of judgment can be laid against him, while his combined score of 259 in Test matches this season compares favourably with those included for batsmanship alone. The Australian Press Association says: “WoodfulFs men think that the Selection Committee could not have done them a better turn. The two men feared most, Robins and Voce, have not.been chosen. The Australians prefer to face Parker rather than Voce. They are confident of Grimmett’s ability to dislodge stickers like Wyatt and Whysall. Undoubtedly, it looks as though the panicky selectors have dug England’s cricketing grave.” A. E. R. Gilligan, writing in the News-Chronicle, says: “I cannot pretend to consider that the change of captain at the last moment is wise. Wyatt, whose qualities as a fighter are well known, lias not Chapman’s knowledge of the Australian tactics. I am at a loss to understand why Chapman was dropped. He has my sincerest sympathy.” Mr Bennisonj writing-in the Daily Telegraph, says : “There is no more inspiring leader - than Chapman, but Wyatt is a more reliable batsman. The fact that he has not an intimate knowledge of the methods of the Australians may tell against him.” The Daily Herald, says: “The dropping of Chapman is most astonishing. We expressed the hope that there would be no panic among the selectors, but the overthrowing of Chapman is perilously like hysteria. Viewed from any angle the change is unwise.” Mr P. F. Warner, writing in the Morning Post, says: “The selectors carried out a difficult task with care and foresight;; All will pay tribute to the great services Chapman lias rendered to English. cricket. Wyatt is one of the keenest cricketers, and is a very sound, cool, and determined batsman.” ■ •

. Mr A. W. Carr.: (an ex-English captain) said in an interview to-day that the team was the best picked to represent England. Jack Hobbs was bound ■to help Wyatt out. Whysall would be one of the hardest men to get out.

SELECTORS SHOULD BE COMMENDED. STATEMENT BY A. C. MACLAREN. Received August 14, 10.5 a.m. LONDON, Aug. 13. Mr A. C. Maclaren, writing in the Evening Standard, says: “The Selection Committee should be commended rather than condemned.” Mr Maclaren is pleased Wyatt has been chosen to lead the English side. “SAFETY FIRST.” VIEWS IN AUSTRALIA. SYDNEY, Aug. 13. Mr M. A. Noble, commenting on the English cricket team, said: “I do not know Wyatt, but he will have to be something out of the box to do justice to the position vacated by his famous predecessor, Chapman. So far, Wyatt has not proved to be a worldbeater, while Chapman’s exclusion jS inexplicable. Parker will be a dangerous bowler on a worn or bad wicket, but he lacks stamina. I cannot see how Larwood can be excluded.” Mr Sydney Smith, former manager of the Australian team, is of the opinion that England has got' together a very strong side. “All the same, I think that Australia will return with the Ashes,” Mr Smith-added. H. Carter, - a former Australian wicketkeeper, says: “The English team i$ weaker than ever. It is a mistake picking Wyatt, who has had very little experience in big cricket. C. Turner and A. J. Hopkins describe the team as excellent, and along the lines of safety first: The Australian cricketors will not take the filed again until Saturday. They will then commence the final Tost match against England at the Oval. The visitors lost the first Tost match at Trent Bridge (June 15-17) and won the second at Lords June 27-July 1). The third, at Leeds (July 11-15) was drawn and the fourth, at Old Trafford, Manchester (July ?5-29) was abandoned owing to rain. The side which is victorious in the coming match, thqrefore, will win the Ashes. The games is to bo played to a finish on this occasion. GERMAN TEAM IN ENGLAND. OVAL VISITED. (British Official Wireless.) Received August 14, 10.5 a.m. RUGBY, Aug. 13. The German cricket 1 team now in England visited the Oval yesterday as the guests of Mr H. D. G. LevesonGower, president of the Surrey County Cricket Club. The visitors were shown over the pavilion and ground, and inspected the pitch now being prepared for the fifth Test match, which will begin on Saturday. They witnessed the match between Stirrey and Middlesex and took luncheon with the president. RESULTS OF COUNTY MATCHES. LONDON, Aug. 13. Rain assisted the bowlers in county cricket matches, results of which are as follow: Surrey v. Middlesex. —Surrey, first innings, 419 for eight declared (Sandham not out 158). Middlesex, first, 125 (Gover six for 48), and following on 123 (AHom five for 43). Surrey won by an innings and 171 runs. Yorkshire v. Derbyshire.—Yorkshire, first, 352 (Leyland 186, Mitchell five for 92). Derby, first, 123 (Verity five for 32), and following on 129 for four. Yorkshire won on the first innings. Sussex v. Kent.—Sussex, first, 560 for nine declared (Bowleyi 135, J. Parks 119, Cook 154). Kent, first, 249 (Crawley 74, Woolley 93, Tate four for 65), and following on 164 for five. Sussex won on the first innings. Warwick v. Gloucester. —Warwick first, 120 (Parker five for 53, Goddard four for 29); second, 107 (Parker nine for 44). Gloucester, first, 201, and second 29 for none. Gloucester won by ten wickets. Leicester v. Notts. —Leicester, first, 143 (Larwood five for 56); second, 121

(S. Staples seven for 24). Notts, first, 219 (Astill six for 93); second, 49, for one. Notts won bv nine wickets. Lancashire v. Hampshire.— Lancashire, first, 203 (Boyes five for 74, Newman four for 40); second, 142 for eight. Hampshire, first, 78 (Macdonald five for 40, R. Tyldesley four for 27). Lancashire won on the fii'st innings. Somerset v. Glamorgan.—Somerset, first, 194; second 179. Qlamorgan, first, 76; second, 134. Somerset won by 163 runs.