MATCH AT LORD’S
DOMINIONS ALL OUT FOR 336 CENTURY TO MILLER London, Aug. 28. The Dominions Eleven ar e all out for 336 runs in the match against England at Lord’s. (Constantine 40, Miller 185). ENGLAND DEFEATED (Rec. 11.10 a.m.) London, Aug. 28. The Dominions’ eleven defeated England by 45 runs in an exciting finish. Only fifteen minutes were left for play when the last batsman came in. Set 357 runs to win and with the whole afternoon to bat, England made a bold bid with Hammond again playing th e major role. He scored another classical century, making a double for the Before lunch the Australians new batting star Miller thrilled the crowd with some hurricane hitting in an innings of 185 in 160 minutes. H e hit seven sixes and thirteen fours. His fourth six was one of the biggest seen at Lord’s, the ball going over the new members’ stand. Constantine hit two sixes. Donnelly carried his score to 29 before being out to a good ball from Wright. Scores;—Dominions, second innings 336—Miller 185. Donnelly 29, Constantine 40. Bowling: Hollies took three wickets for 115 runs; Wright, n fnr 105; Davies two for 35. England, second i.mines 311 — Gimblett 30, Edrich 31, Hammond 102, Griffiths 36, Davies 56. Bowling: PeDper took three wickets for 67 runs; Christofani two for 64; Pettil’ord two for 45; Ellis, one for 54.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 80, 29 August 1945, Page 5
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