A THRILLING FINISH

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20638, 9 February 1929, Page 13

A THRILLING FINISH

ENGLAND WINS FOURTH TEST. A MARGIN OF 12 RUNS. FINE BOWLING BY WHITE. (United Press Association.) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) ADELAIDE, February S. (Received Feb. 8, at 8 p.m.) thrilling finish was fought out in the test match, which was concluded at the Adelaide Oval to-day. The attendance was 8000 at the start, the prospect of excitement drawing the crowd. The weather was cooler, a steady breeze blowing.

Bradman and Oxenham played bright cricket at the start, putting on runs at a good pace, despite the closeness of the fight. In 40 minutes they added as many runs, posting 300 in 367 minutes. Then a dangerous change, came in the position of the teams. Oxenham, after making 12 in 64 minutes, was dismissed by a . smart catch by Chapman, and soon afterwards Bradman, who had been batting confidently and, brightly, was run out after scoring 58 in 138 minutes. Australia then wanted 29, and had Oldfield and Grimmett at the creases. With 12 runs wanted, Grimmett swung at one, and was dismissed. Blackie, Australia’s last man, failed to score. and England had won by 12 runs. It was a memorable match. Following are the scores:— ENGLAND. First innings 334 Second innings .. .. .. ~ 383 AUSTRALIA. First innings .. 360 ■ Second Innings. Woodfull, c Geary, b White .. .. 30 Jackson, c Duckworth, b Geary .. 36 Hendry, c Tate, b White , . .. 5 Kippax, c Hendren, b White .. ~ 51 Ryder, q and b White 87 Bradman, run out 58 a’Beckett, c Hammond, b White .. 21 Oxenham, c Chapman, b White .. 12 Oldfield, not out 15 Grimmett, c Tate, b White .. .. 9 Blackie, c Larwood, b White .. ~ 0 Extras .. 12 ’ Totals .. .. .. .. 336 Bowling Analysis.—Larwood, none for 60; none for 75; White, eight for 126; Geary, one for 42; Hammond, none for 21. Pall of wickets.—Seven for 308, eight for 329, nine for 336. EXCITEMENT IN SYDNEY. SYDNEY, February 8. (Received Feb. 8, at II p.m.) The thrilling finish to the fourth test match is the subject of considerable comment in Sydney. A huge crowd outside the evening newspaper offices cheered every run posted, but when Bradman went hopes sank to zero. Few believed that Australia would pull the game out of the fire, however, and they generously cheered the Englishmen’s well won victory.

BRADMAN FULL OP CONFIDENCE. LONDON, February 8. (Received Feb. 8, at 8 p.m.) Clem Hill, writing in the Daily Telegraph, says that in the first place he would like to congratulate both sides on the batting, the bowling, and the fielding, and on the pluck shown throughout the match. England under trying conditions stuck it well, and the chances are slightly in their favour, Bradman is shaping well and is full of his usual confidence. While he is there Australia has a good chance, with game fighters such as Oldfield and Grimmett.” —Australian Press Association.

HAMMOND TO BE MARRIED. LONDON, February 7. (Received Feb. 8, at 5.5 p.m.) It is announced that Hammond will marry Miss Dorothy Lister, at Bingley, probably on April 21. The romance began while. Miss Lister was on holiday at Scarborough during a cricket festival week four years ago. Hammond was playing in the Gentlemen v. Players match, and Miss Lister was among the spectators.—Australian Press Association;

WHITE’S FINE BOWLING,

TRIBUTE FROM WOOLLEY.

LONDON, February 7. F, E. Woolley describes White’s bowling as remarkable, knowing how unhelpful are the sun-baked Australian pitches. He says of all the matches this one has brought White the most fame, and, win or lose* wc must lift our hats to him. Ryder deserves the highest congratulations. He is following in the footsteps of other great leaders, such as Noble, Hill, and Darling.