“Bright Cricket For Brighton.” Bartlett Makes 157

Northern Advocate, 30 August 1938, Page 8

“Bright Cricket For Brighton.” Bartlett Makes 157

(Received I p.m.t LONDON, August 29. “T> RIGHT CRICKET FOR BRIGHTON” WAS THE SUSSEX SLOGAN AGAINST THE AUSTRALIANS TODAY, FOR THE COUNTY SECURED A FIRST INNINGS LEAD OF Tl 7 RUNS. The hero of the Sussex innings of 453 was H. T. Bartlett, whose remarkable innings of 175 not out a't Lords in July paved the way for the amateurs’ victory over the profession als by 133 runs. Today he rang on fastest century of the year, and, with James Langridge. who played in Auckland during the 1927-28 season, Bartlett was associated in a partnership of nearly 200 runs for the fourth wicket.

When stumps were drawn on Saturday, Sussex, in reply to Australia’s 336. had 43 runs on the board without loss (John Langridge 20, Stanton 22).

1 Another 410 runs were compiled by the county today, and Australia lost one wicket for 47 in the second innings. Bleak And Windy. The weather-was bleak and windy, and there was a small attendance. The wicket was covered from overnight rain,. but was hard and true. Langridge was well- stumped jumping out to hit Ward. Stainton and Harry Parks continued with some of the most enterprising county batting yet seen against Australia. Both were victims to leg-before decisions. Then the left-handers, Bartlett and James Langridge, were partnered. Bartlett lived up to his reputation as a big hitter. He scored sixes off White and Ward, and had 50 on the board in 33 minutes, and 100 in 57 minutes—the fastest century of the season. He got 22 off one of Ward’s overs, including two fours and two sixes off consecutive balls. Bartlett gave a beautiful display, batting with amazing power and a minimum of effort. Magnificent Innings. Walker again injured the index finger of his left hand, and it is feared that it is fractured. Barnett thereupon kept wickets after lunch, when Bartlett went on driving magnificently. He reached 150 in 110 minutes.

Soon after he was splendidly jaught on the boundary. He hit six sixes and 18 fours.

Barnett’s partnership with James Langridge was worth 195 in 120 minutes for the fourth wicket.

Australia’s score was passed with six wickets standing. Langridge batted in restrained fashion for 170 minutes.

G. Cox was only 100 minutes at the crease for his 96, which included two sixes and 10 fours. He dealt out terrific punishment to Ward. v The tail-enders were quickly dismissed.

Sussex innings was easily the second highest against Australia, except in the tests. It lasted for 330 minutes. Australia batted for 45 minutes before stumps, Brown and Barnes giving stylish displays. AUSTRALIA. First Innings v 336 Second Innings. Brown, not out Ward, cW. Cornford, bJ. Cornford 0 Barnes, not out ; 24 Extras & Total for one wicket 47 SUSSEX. *' First Innings, J. Langridge, st. Walker, b Ward 32 Stainton, Ibw., b Ward 58 Park., Ibw., b White 12 Bartlett, Ibw., b Ward 157 J. Langridge, c Barnett, b Barnes 68 Cox, b Ward 76 Holmes, c Barnes, b White 13 Hammond, c McCormick, b White 8 W. Cornford, not out 12 Wood, st. Barnett, b Ward 1 J. Cornford, st. Barnett, b Ward 1 Extras 15 Total 453 Bowling:—Ward took six wickets for 184 runs; White, three for 75; Barnes, one for 32; McCabe, none for six; Waite, none for 55; McCormick, none for 86.