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! ENGLAND V. VICTORIA REASON FOR ARMSTRONG'S OMISSION. A STRANGE POSITION. Bv Telegraph-Press Assn.—Copyright MELBOURNE. February 2. Armstrong is omitted from the Victorian twun to ploy against England, and there is no explanation. It is understood this was done because he declined to play in the recent mutch against Now South Males. Armstrong was - acquainted with the news at Goulbourn, when cu rente to Melbourne from Svdnoy, where lie had been lest ing. lie refused to comment, but stated he was proceeding to Melbourne, with the object of playing in the, match. NO STATEMENT AVAILABLE. (Received February 2, 9.15 p.m.) MELBOURNE, February 2. The Victorian selectors decline to make any statement regarding. Armstrong's exclusion from the Victorian team to play England One, however, added that'their reports on tho sub ject would in due course be forwarded to the Victorian Cricket Association. Great indignation is expressed by the Victorian cloven. Armstrong was greeted by a large crowd on arrival. He declined to make any statement. MACARTNEY AVAILABLE FOR next test. Bt Telegraph— Pres® Asm.- Copyright SYDNEY, January 2. Macartney has sufficiently recovered to be available for the fourth test match.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 10815, 3 February 1921, Page 6
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