CRICKET TEST.
SOUTH AFRICA'S TEAM. JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 13. South Africa's team for the fourth Test against the M.C.C., commencing on February 18, is as follows:—A. Melville (captain), B. Mitchell. A. D. Noiirse, K. Viljoen, E. A. B. Rowan, Van der Bijl. E. -L. Dalton, A. B. La-ngton, Gordon. Newson and Grieveson. NOVEL METHOD. DRYING OF AVIOKET. SALISBURY. Feb. 13. In their match with Rhodesia, the M.C.C. declared their second innings closed with 2 wickets down for 174. Rhodesia, in their second innings, lost 6 for 95 (Goddard 2 for 22). The match was drawn. There was heavy rain overnight and there was no play before lunch. The wicket was dried by pouring on it and igniting 40 gallons of petrol.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LIX, Issue 63, 15 February 1939, Page 10
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