WIN FOR ENGLAND

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 9, 8 December 1932, Page 7

WIN FOR ENGLAND

MARGIN OF TEN WICKETS. SUPERIORITY OF M.C.C. TEAM. BOWLING AND BATTING BETTER. (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) SYDNEY, Dee. 7. England won the first Test match by ten wickets. Nino balls sufficed to finish Australia's second innings. Allen bowled a maiden to Nagol and Voce's third delivery scattered O'Reilly's wicket without addition to the overnight score. The innings occupied 214 minutes. For England, Sutcliffe scored a single off McCabe's first ball and the match was won. i Tho impression gained is that England is definitely superior both in bowling and batting, with Australia ahead in fielding. The total attendance at tho match was 158,12.5, and the takings £14,854. Following are the scores: — AUSTRALIA. First innings 360 Second Innings. Woodfnll, b Larwood 0 Ponsford, b Voce 2 Fmgleton, o Voce, b Larwood ... 40 McOabe, Ibw, b Hammond 32 Richardson, c Voce, b Hammond 0 Kippax, b Larwood 19 Oldiield, o Leyland, b Larwood ... 1 Grimmett. c Allen, b Larwood ... 5 Nagel, not out 21 Wall, c Ames, b Allen 21 O'Reillv, b Voce 7 Extras' .., 71 Total 164 BOWLING ANALYSIS. I

Fall of Wickets.—One for 2, two for 10, throe for 61, four for 61, five for 100, six for 104, seven for 107. eight for 113, nine for 151, ton for 164. • ENGLAND. First innings 524 Second Innings. Sutcliffe, not out 1 Wyatt, not out ~ 0 Total for no wickets 1 COMMENTS ON GAME. FIRST ROUND WON. SYDNEY, Dec. 7. "We are naturally delighted at having won," said Mr P. F. Warner, joint manager of the English cricket team. "We shall certainly not' suffer from over-confidence, for the history of cricket has' shown that the side that wins the first Test is not necessarily the winner of the rubber. We know the grit and courage of Australians too well to take them too cheaply in future Tests." The English captain, D. R. Jardine, said: "We have won the first round of what looks like an interesting series. I am very proud of my team. I cannot but appreciate the way Australians fight to the bitter end." W. M. Woodfull, the Australian captain, heartily congratulated the Englishmen on'their "well-deserved and decisive win." The Sun in commenting on the Test says that the Australian batting collapse was not entirely unexpected after what had happened in earlier matches. "Larwood bestrode our narrow world like a Colossus. He was a killer. He simply scared the Old Reliables away from the wickets, but McCabe, filled with the confidence of youth, was untroubled by the defeatist policy and showed that it was possible' to bang both Larwood and Voce to the railings, and so saved his side from utter ignominy."

CHANGES SUGGESTED

Received December 8, 8.45 a.m. MELBOURNE, Dec. 7,

Australia’s failure is the main topic of conversation. The newspaper critics, without exception, suggest changes- bydropping the veterans and the substitution of Ironmonger, Oxenham, O’Brien, Darling and Nitschke, also the adoption by the bowlers of leg theory tactics. Mr Clem Hill, of South Australia, urges caution in the selection of the team. He contends that there is no need to “get the wind up” and thinks the same team on a wicket less favourable to Larwood and Voce would turn the tables.

HONOURS TO LARWOOD

Received December 8. 9.50 a.m. LONDON, Dec. 7

Mr J. Hobbs, writing in the Star, congratulates Jardine on his captaincy and gives Larwood the major honours for the victory. He expresses the opinion that Australia • will make several changes- in the next Test team, but, if wise, she will not repeat the occasional mistakes 1 of the English selectors in trying too many players. O’Reilly made the leg break lift disconcertingly and bowled so well that lie confessed he would have trembled for England’s- chances if she had to make 150 in the last knock. He was unable to detect any' weakness in McCabe, who is a really great cricketer. If Bradman were also playing in his top form, the Test story would be very different.

MORAL EFFECT OF VICTORY.

LONDON, Dec. 6.

The Daily Telegraph says: “Larwood definitely exploded the idea that the art of i-eallv fast bowling has been lost. His ten wickets rank with the historic performances of the past. The moral effect of the victory is bound to be great. Australia’s youngsters are capable of great things, and must not be underrated. O’Reilly’s destructive bowling against the last batsmen may be repeated later against the English leaders.”

The Manchester Guardian, in a leader, says: “England’s carefully-con-ceived plan of campaign based on shock tactics has been quickly justified. The Australians will doubtless reorganise their resources and kick back, but Jardino’s men have the whip hand.” -

INVITATION FROM INDIA

LONDON, Dec. 6

India has invited an M.C.C. team to visit that country in 1933-34. The programme includes three Tests.

O. M. R. W. Lanvood 18 4 28 5 Voco 17.3 5 54 2 Allen 9 5 13 1 Hammond 15 6 37 2 Verity 4 1 15 0