EIGHT WICKET WIN FOR ENGLISHMEN

Manawatu Times, Volume LIII, Issue 6766, 21 November 1928, Page 7

EIGHT WICKET WIN FOR ENGLISHMEN

Hobbs Master Batsman DUCKWORTH SUPERB BEHIND THE STICKS United Press Association—By Electris Telegraph —Copyright, Received Tuesday, Midnight, SYDNEY, Last Night. The cricket match, England versus an Australian eleven, was resumed in glorious 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 leg and was caught by the wicket-keeper. His display was sparkling at times, but lacked soundness. 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, wdiile Geary was accurate. England required 118 for victory and starting the second innings, Hobbs and Sutcliffe had scored 54 without the loss of a wicket at the tea adjournment. After tea Scaife fielded instead of Nothling, whose shoulder was injured. Hooker completely beat Sutcliffe, who played a sound innings. Jardine wenf early. 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-hapded medium-paced bowler, and Bettington, a slow-break bowler, won admiration and it would not be a surprise if both the latter were playing in the test 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, b Geary .; .. 25 Jackson, c Duckworth, b Tate .. 61 Bradman, l.fa.w., b Tate IS Morgan, b Geary 9 Nothling, not out 29 Bettington, b Larwood S Oldfield, run out 7 Scott, b Tate 0 Hooker, c Hendren, 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 . g 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 following twelve players from whom tho first Test players will be selected:— J. S. Eycler (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. Grlmmett, South Australia. R. 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 ket experts and visiting journalists is that the 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 the Australian test eleven, slates; “It is a strange position for Woodfull, who is Ryder’s State captain, to find himself under one of his own men.” With regard to Ironmonger, the ‘ 1 Chrrfniele ” states: “It is said that more than one expert on legitimate bowling action is not satisfied as to the fairness of his delivery. ’" Strudwick expressed surprise at Ryder’s captaincy, but added; “You

can tako it from me the Australian selectors know their business. In ray experience, they made very few mistakes. ’ ’ The Australian Test 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 the exception of Richardson’s omission. Mr. “Plum” Warner admits he is surprised, but says Ryder is senior to the others and has had much test experience. He is seen to best advantage when in a forcing role. Mr. Warner add: “Ho is a pleasant, easy man and will make a nice opposite to our captain.” The “Daily Telegraph” recalls that Ryder accomplished so little in tho tests in 1926 that he was dropped for the final test at the Oval. It confesses it is unable to understand why Richardson was dropped. Furthermore, the ureference for Hendry as twelfth man over Andrews is one of tho pronounced features of the selection, in its opinion.