FIRST MATCH BEGINS
West Indian Cricketers GOOD START AGAINST WORCESTER Rec. 8 p.m. LONDON, May 6. Under a leaden sky the West India cricketers began the first match of their English tour against Worcestershire, at Worcester. With a classic vivacious display Worrell was outstanding among the West Indian hard-hitting batsmen. Worrell’s faultless timing and immaculate stroke play resulted in 85 including 12 four's. All the batsmen attacked the bowling without concentrating on defence. Rain at the tea interval ended play for the day. Scores: WEST INDIES First Innings Rae, c Yarnold, b Jenkins .. .. 9 Stollmeyer, c Kenyon, b Perks .. 8 Weekes, c Yarnold, b Jenkins .. 54 Worrell, c Yarnold, b Jenkins .. 85 Wolcott, not out 28 Trestrail, not out 11 Extras 2 Total (for four wickets) 197
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 27383, 8 May 1950, Page 5
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