AUSTRALIA AHEAD

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 16869, 5 February 1929, Page 7

AUSTRALIA AHEAD

EXCITING FOURTH TEST 565 FOE NINE WICKETS JACKSON'S BRILLIANT 164. _ Td. Copyright—Unitexi* Press Assn.) ADELAIDE, February 4. Australia's recovery after such a disastrous start on Saturday had excited keen interest in the fourth test, and a crowd of nearly 20,000 witnessed the opening of play to-day. The wicket was wearing "well and playing fast, assisting the batsmen. Soon after play resumed, another wicket fell, Ryder being dismissed leg before after 149 minutes at the crease. With Jackson, the skipper added 126 to the score, putting Australia on a sound footing and paving the way for the following batsmen. Jackson's performance had already} won him high praise, and to-day the crowd cheered every run he made, His innings was a revelation of superb wrist work, timing, and judgment. The only mistake he made was the one which cost him his wicket. For his first appearance in test cricket, his fighting innings will go down in history. He batted -310 minutes, hitting 15 fours. After reaching his century, Jackson took the measure of White and Hammond, banging them all over the field. He provided the brightest cricket of the mateh, adding 64 in 75 minutes. England's bowling and fielding was always up to standard, and the batsmen had to earn every run they made. Bradman's innings was a bright one. He. scored 40 in 80 minutes, and was always confident. With Jackson, he added 82 for the fifth wicket. White appeared to be England's best bowler. He was used more than any other, and Jackson was the only one win. played him with liberty. With Jackson's departure, the thrills went out of the game for the most part. a'Beckett and Oxenham batted solidly, getting the runs when White or Tate sent down loose ones. White appeared to be getting tired, for a'Beckett frequently placed him nicely. With the ~score at 322, White was bowling his 49th over. Tate, at the other end, had sent down 34 and Larwood 32. The pair posted 300 in 356 minutes. Oxenham stayed 68 minutes for 15, but was not impressive. He was dismissed by a weak catch to Chapman at cover. a'Beckett was batting brightly when, in attempting to off-drive White, he-hit on to his wicket. His 36 occupied 134 minutes, and was a good effort. Australia was then two runs past England's scoro of 334. White's bowling had been a wonderful exhibition of endurance and precision. His average on securing a'Beckett's wicket was five for 'll4. Oldfield and Grimmptt carried on in good style, taking the score past 350. Grimmett wais dismissed jnst before stumps were drawn, leaving Australia 31 ahead and one wicket to fall. Scdres:— ENGLAND. First Innings 334 AUSTRALIA. First Innings. Woodfull, c Duckworth, b Tate ... 1 Jackson, Jbw, b White 164 Hendry, c Duckworth, b Larwood ... 2 Kjppax, b White 3 Ryder, lbw, b White 63 Bradman, c Larwood, b Tate .... 40 a'Beckett, b White ... ... 36 Oxenham, c Giapman, b White ... 15 Oldfield, not out ... ~,,..31 Grimmett, - b Tate v ......' 4 Extras ... ... ... 6 Total for nine wickets ... ... 365 Fall of wickets: One for 1, two-Jbr 6, three for 19, four for 145, five for 227, six for 287, seven for 323, ■ eight for 336, nine for 365. .-..-- England's second innings' to-day will give the young Gloucestershire player, W. R* Hammond, an opportunity of eclipsing the record for the highest number of runs scored in a test series. The record of 752 in five tests is at present held by Sutcliffe. Hammond al- . ready has 674 towards this total, the. six innings he has played having yield- . ed 44, 28, 251, 200. 32 and 119 not out, or an average of 134.8. Apart from the second innings of the present . match, he will, of course, have the fifth test in which to create a new record.