AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19783, 7 May 1926, Page 9

AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS

THE ESSEX MATCH. START DELAYED BY RAIN. (Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright.) LONDON, May 5. The Essex team for to-day 'a match it Pen-in, Freeman O’Connor, Bcse«n, Claud Ashton, Nicholls, Hipkin, Eastman, Palmer, Cutmore, and another to be chosen. Bardsley, Oldfield, Ryder, Everett and Grimmett are omitted from the Australian team. Owing to rain there was no play before lunch. Morris, who was originally selected for Essex, has been commandeered by tha War Office.—Reuter. PLAY ABANDONED FOR DAY. LONDON, May 5. Adverse weather compelled the abandonment of the idea of play for the day. The wicket is covered, and is in excellent condition. The outfield is wet, but not soft. Nicholas was chosen as Essex's eleventh man.—Reuter. AUSTRALIANS BATTING. 50 RUNS FOR ONE WICKET. LONDON, May 6. (Received May 7, at 1.10 a.m.) The match was started in fine weather and on a good wicket. Collins won the toss. The Australians made a disastrous opening, Collins being dismissed before a single run was scored. The Australians have lost one wicket for 50 runs. The following are the scores: AUSTRALIA. First Innings. Collins, b Nicholls 0 Woodful, not out 26 Macartney, not out ... 24 Extras 0 Total for one wicket 60 —Renter.