BRADMAN'S FEAT

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21792, 5 May 1934, Page 11

BRADMAN'S FEAT

GENEROUS EULOGIES MORE RUNS THAN COUNTY COMING TEST MATCHES AUSTRALIANS* PROSPECTS By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Received May 4. 8.25 p.m.) LONDON, May 3 The cricket match at Worcester established the fact that Bradman already is in good form. Individually he exceeded the joint efforts of Worcestershire's batsmen in both innings. The bowling was so easy to him that it looked as though he could have made as many more runs as ho wanted, but probably ho was wise not to risk the strain of too big an effort so early in the tour. Although Grimmett dominated the bowling enough was seen of O'Reilly to demonstrate his potency. Bromley was the outstanding Australian fieldsman. While the weakness of the opposition must be kept in mind in assessing Worcestershire's performance it is impossible not to take an optimistic view of Australia's chances in the test series. Oldfield indicated that he. is as good as ever. It cannot be said that Pataudi has improved his prospects of being selected for the test matches, but Walters batted really well. Mr. C. B. Fry, writing in the Evening Standard, says: " It was the first time I had seen Bradman. I wish I could have used the bat like he does." The Times says: " Bradman's double century showed him to be an even better batsman than he was in 1930. He plays more strokes. He was marvellous in 1930, but assuredly he is more remarkable now." The Daily Mail describes Bradman's innings as the "champagne of cricket." The Sketch says it believes Bradman could have scored 400 runs if he had not felt that the other members of the team needed batting practice. CHECK ON BARRACKERS MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB MARYLEBONE GRATIFIED (Received May 4, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON. May 3 In acknowledging a cablegram from the Melbourne Cricket Club announcing that steps would be taken to check undue barracking there Viscount Hailsham, retiring president of the Marylebone Club, replied that his club was very glad to have this assurance. The committee welcomed the cablegram and hoped the steps would prove effective. A Press Association message from Melbourne states that the officials of the Melbourne Cricket Club have decided to place notices round the ground next cricket season asking spectators to refrain from offensive barracking during play.