THE M.C.C. TEAM

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23044, 21 November 1936, Page 13

THE M.C.C. TEAM

AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN MATCH VISITORS LOSE FIVE FOR 274 (United Press Association) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) SYDNEY, Nov. 20. (Received Nov. 20, at 11.30 p.m.) Conditions were most unpleasant when the match between England and the Australian eleven was commenced to-day, a cold wind blowing and rain threatening when Robins, winning the toss, sent in Fagg and Worthington to open for England on a perfect wicket. The morning’s play was most uninspiring, the English batsmen showing unexpected timidity when opposed to the weak Australian attack. In the first-,hour only 26 runs were scored and dur ing that time Worthington had been dismissed, Fagg had made two dangerous snicks through the slips, and Ames also played a lucky shot past the slips. The English opening batsmen again failed to give the side a good start, Worthington being caught at short square leg off a weak stroke when the total was only 12. After the defections referred to above Fagg and Ames set about playing themselves into form, and by lunch time were employing a nice range of strokes. Upon resuming both attacked the bowling, which lacked variety. Gregory’s slows, which included many full tosses, were severely dealt with, Waite and Ryan were too erratic, while Ebeling, who up to this stage had appeared the mos* likely Australian to take wickets, lost his direction and length. Ames was more dashing than Fagg, racing into the seventies while his partner was in the forties. The first 50 took 83 minutes, but the second only 41 minutes. The pair had added 116 runs when Chipperfield effected a separation, Ames played a forcing stroke but struck the ball high on the bat and was caught in the covers. He batted 113 minutes and hit ten boundaries. He made a shaky start, but thereafter played a fine innings. Chipperfield’s figures were two for 19 when Fagg was dismissed in exactly the same way as Ames. Fagg was at the crease for 169 minutes and hit six fours. Except for a short period after lunch he was very restrained. The total was three for 147 when Leyland and Hardstaff became associated. Hardstaff compiled a scratchy dozen before he was smartly caught at the wicket. Fishlock, after futile attempts to combat Chipperfield, was brilliantly stumped, and with the total at five for 178 Chipperfield had four for 32. Meanwhile Leyland was batting attractively, scoring many runs on the leg side. He went back on the wicket to play the slow bowlers but Robins stepped out and drove them. This pair put on 50 in 36 minutes. Robins took risks and had several narrow escapes, but then showed that by quick footwork the slow bowlers can be punished. Leyland and Robins were right on top at the drawing of stumps. The former appears again to have struck his best form. Bradman handled his team well The Australians’ fielding was firstclass. England’s score was a quite respectable one, but perhaps more runs should have been scored against the poor Australian eleven attack. The attendance was 13,550. Following are the scores:— ENGLAND First Innings Fagg, c Brown, b Chipperfield 49 Worthington, c Robinson, b Waite G Ames, c Brown, b Chipperfield 76 Leyland, not out 79 Hardstaff, c Tallon, b Chipperfield 12 Fishlock, st Tallon, b Chipperfield J Robins, not out 44 Extras ° Total for five wickets .. 274 Bowling Analysis.—Ebeling, none for 66; Waite, 1 for 48; Gregory, none 'for 64; Ryan, none for 31; Chipperfield, 4 for 57.