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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 10 June 1926, Page 5

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SLOW BATTING IN TEST TRIAL REPLIES TO CRITICS ißv Electric Telegraph-Copyright) (AuHtmliftii & N Z. Cable Association.) June 3. Critics’ unanimous attack on the batling methods finds Carr unperturbed. He declares the critics do not always appreciate that trials are actually le-ns in which the players are fighting f« • a place in the coveted cloven. Consequently they are rot prepared to throw away chances. He admitted the netting was painfully slow, but when it, i; -p----membered what depended on the baiting it could easily be undersViol. Hobbs, who came in for a certain amount of criticism, rebukes the cr.nvd at Lord’s for barracking Hallows and Sandham, who both played with justi liable caution. It was all very well f.r the onlookers to criticise, but tilings appeared in a totally different light to '.lie players. For instance, the cnlookers could not realise tins difficult!-:s of the bowling. There was" a str i ige fet;:-h nowadays few seeling the ball in the air. Hobbs says: “Regarding the criticism of myself, people sometimes forget that I am comparati /civ old in cricket. I cannot be expected to see the ball as well as ten years ago .an! I am not disposed to take risks. Theic is no need for alarm. English erno’t is still Healthy and fine despite be imuatiencc of the crowd.” PRESS COMMENT ON TEST TEAM 'Sun Cable.) LONDON. June 8. The Daily Mail says the. English test team contains no surprises, though many consider the selectors have shown lack of enterprise. The Evening News says the cl"'ef feature is the paucity of bowlers. The batting is about' the best available, h-t too many of the old stagers lack spoor. The Standard declares the team repicsents the triumph of the old brigade, strong in batting and short of bowlers. Faulkner, in the Westminster Gazette, says “safety first” has been the selectors’ primary instinct. Form at present is deceptive, hence the selectors nave begun by relying on older experienced players. The bowling does not appear strong enough to skittle the redoubtable Australians, but may suffice if the weather is wet.

Commenting on Eugland’e test team, The Times says the selectors courageously disregarded the form shown at the trial match . Everybody will agree that the team has been admirably chosen in view of a three days’ match. AUSTRALIANS V. DURHAM (Reuter’s Telegrams) LONDON, June 9 Everett, Ryder, Gregory, Oldfield, and Hendry were omitted from the Australian team. Durham lost one wicket for four— Weight, 1.b.w., b Macartney 4 Ferns, not out 0 There was glorious weather and a good wicket. Thousands of miners were admitted at half-price on the production of union cards. LONDON, June 9. Oldfield is playing against Durham instead of Ponsford, who, it is understood, is suffering from slight tonsilifis. The attendance reached 22,000 and the crowd encroached on the ground, necessitating reinforcements of police. Durham batsmen generally were very careful, but were unable to time breaks. Kerens and Nichol played enterprisingly and a promising third-wicket partnersnip was cut short through Nichol tapping a ball from Mailey into the hands of Collins at fine slip after carrying the total from six to 3d. Richardson was bowling with good length, but lacked sting. Nevertheless lie compelled the batsmen to exercise caution. Mailey on the o-ther hand induced the batsmen to hit out. Many liberties were taken with Grimmett and iMailey was sent frequently to the boundary. The fielding was slack. Brooks batted confidently and forcefully and bit five fours. After a quiet opening Collins and Macartney hit ouL freely, placing the bowling where they liked. Collins obtained 2 4 4 4 in one over off Cook. -The score mounted rapidly till it reacted 73 ,when (Macartney played a rising ball from Carr and was easily taken at the wicket. His off the side play was brilliant. Collins and Andrews continued brightly and gained runs all round the wicket. Andrews was at the top of his form and scored without effort. It was a delight to watch him. He was never at a loss how to treat the bowling and he reached the century, which included fifteen fours and one six, in 90 minutes. When the second wicket had put cm 70 Collins was taken easily at mid on. Bardsley played soundiy and took no risks.

' CENTURY TO ANDREWS LONDON, June 9 Durham in the first innings made 125. Weight, lbw. b Macartney 4 Kerens, c Ellis, b Mailey 27 Kincli b Macartney 0 Nichoi, c. Collins, b Mailey 22 Romanies, b Mailey 0 Brooks, not out 32 Dobson, c Taylor, b Mailey 6 Carr, c. Collins, b Mailey 0 Cook, c Macartney, b Mailey 8 Howell, b Mailey 18 Webster, c Andrews, b Mailey 0 Extras 8 Total 125 Bowling—Macartney 2 for 9; Grimmett 0 for 38; Richardson 0 for 18; Mailey 8 for 52? Australia in the first innings made 252 for 2. Collins, c Howell b Cook 69 Macartney, e Webster, b Carr 31 Andrews, not out 110 Bardsley, not out 33 ' Extras 9 Stumps were drawn COUNTY MATCHES ' LtJNDON, June 8. At cricket Lancashire in the first innings made 159 (Makepeace not out 92; Richmond 7 for 52): second innings 329 (Green 59, Iddon 59, Makepeace 76; Richmond 6 for 113). Notts, first innings, 209 (Whysall 79; McDonald 7 for 78); second innings 171 (Payton 57). Lancashire won by 108 runs. For Surrey against Glamorgan Fenley took 5 for 107. For Glamorgan Ryan took 5 for 20. Glamorgan Won, For Kent against Leicester Collins made 110. Kent won. For Sussex against Warwick Cox in the first innings took 8 for 56 and in the second 9 for 50. Sussex won. For Gloucester against Hampshire" Dipper made 135 and Goddard took 5 for 123. For Hampshire Brown made 146, Mead 109, and Newman took 7 for 61. Hampshire won. For Essex against Derby Freeman made 172 not out, and Palmer took 5 for 31. Essex won. SPOFFORTH’S BURIAL LONDON, June 8. Spoffortli was buried at Brookwood Cemetery. Wreaths were sent by the Australian team and the Marylebone, Surrey and Hampstead Clubs.