AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20641, 13 August 1930, Page 11

AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS.

NORTHAMPTON MATCH. VISITORS' FIRST INNINGS. SMALLEST SCORE OF TOUR. FORCED TO FOLLOW ON. \ By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. LONDON, August 11. The Australian cricketers to-day continued their match against Northamptonshire at Northampton. When stumps were drawn on Saturday the county eleven had been disposed of for 249 runs in their first innings. The Australians opened their innings at 12.15 p.m., and against the weak county team were all out for 93 runs, the smallest total of the tour, and had to follow on. Rain had affected the wicket. Jackson's chance of inclusion in the last test match team was dimmed by his cheap dismissal when he returned the bowler an easy catch. The first wicket fell at 14. Bradman started delightfully, but afterwards was uncomfortable lacing Jupp. In 70 minutes' play before luncheon 48 runs were scored. With the addition of only 11 runs Jupp sent back Woodfull, Bradman and Fairfax. Fairfax batted for half an hour for one run. Kippjix and Richardson were also unhappy, and at 65 Kippax had his wicket shattered. Richardson luckily lasted for 40 minutes.

The tail eud batsmen offered no resistance, and as Australia were 156 behind they were forced to follow-on for the first time during this tour. Nine wickets had fallen after luncheon for 45 runs. Woodfull and Jackson opened the second innings at 4.35 'p.m., when the wicket was easier. Richardson ran for Jackson, whose injured ankle had given way. His batting was not affected, however, for ho hit cleanly all round the wicket. Jupp again worried the batsmen, but received little assistance from the pitch. The pair scored freely. Jackson's graceful score of 50 occupied 100 minutes. Soon after he was again caught and bowled, and Hurwood played out time. Details of the scores are as follows:--NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. First innings 249 AUSTRALIA.—First Innings. Jackson, c and b Thomas . •• 9 Woodfull, b Jupp . . 15 Bradman, b Jupp . Fairfax, b Jupp .. • • •» Kippax, b Thomas . . v.. •• 10 Richardson, c Bellamy, b Thomas. , / a'Beckett, c Bakewell, b Matthews . . 13 Hurwood, st Bellamy, b Jupp . . 2 Hornibrook, b Jupp .. ~ . • • 2 Wall, lbw, b Jupp . • • • • 3 Walker, not out . . • • • jj Extras .. .. • • • • °

Total .. * .. . •• •• • » y3 Bowling.—-Thomas took" Three wickets for 29 runs. Matthews one for 18, Jupp six for 32, Towell none for 5. ■ Second Innings. Woodfull, not out .. ..t •• S3 Jackson, c and b Cox .. . / * * ? Hurwood, not out . .. . . 5 Extras . • • • • • • " Total for one wicket . . ... 86 FINAL TEST MATCH. CAPTAINCY OF ENGLAND. CHAPMAN MAY NOT PLAY. (Received August 12, 11.15 p.m.) LONDON, August 12. The News-Chronicle says it learns on the best authority that A. P. F. Chapman will not only not captain England in the final test match against the Australian cricketers, to be commenced on Saturday, but is not likely to have a place in the team. The paper says R. E. captain of the Warwickshire county eleven, is likely to be substituted for Chapman. Jack Hobbs has expressed his strong disinclination to accept the captaincy. ! ACCOMMODATION AT OVAL. ALL SEATS ALREADY SOL.D. LONDON", August 7. All the accommodation at the Oval, for the fifth test match has been sold. Owners of windows overlooking the Oval are demanding 20s for seats for one day.

On the conclusion of the Northampton match tho Australian cricketers will: not take the field again until Saturday. They will then commence the final test match against England at tho Oval. The visitors lost tho first test match at Trent Bridge (June 13-17) and won the second at Lords (June 27-July 1). The third, fit Leeds (July 11-15) was drawn and. the fourth, at Old Trafford, Manchester (July 25-29) was abandoned owing to rain." The side which k victorious in tho coming match, therefore, 1 will w;:n the ashes. The game is to he played to a finish on this occasion.