THE SPRINGBOKS’ TOUR

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17608, 26 October 1931, Page 4

THE SPRINGBOKS’ TOUR

DEAWN GAME AT PEETH : * VISITORS’ BRIGHT DISPLAY HOME SIDE SEVEN FOR 159 | (Elec. Tel. Copyright—United Press Assn.) PERTH, October 25. South Africa, with a lead of 157, opened its second innings m ideal weather and on a good wicket, in the presence of 3000 spectators. In all, £.170 was t-akon at the gates. A sensation was caused by the dismissal of Taylor, the test batsman, for a single, he being clean bowled. Careful play followed Taylor’s dismissal, but, despite extreme cautiousness, Curnow was bowled by a good length guileless ball from the local captain. Viljocn confirmed the previous impression of being a sparkling and daring bat, but ho sacrificed Christy in his anxiety to score, Christy retiring on an impossible call after lie had carefully made 3(5. Dalton and Viljocn, as partners, xnado a bright pair, placing the ball and using their feet well, giving a lino display of driving and cutting. The partnership added 60 in 40 minutes, and the century appearing in .112 minutes. Dalton made his halfcentury in 67 minutes. With 151 for three wickets made in 155 minutes, South Africa declared. The West Australian bowling again droved weak, but the fielding was exceptionally good. It was notable that of throe chances in two days all registered dismissals. West Australia had a poor opening, two wickets falling for 13, and not until Bromley, tho left-hander, made a stand did the match look even like a draw. Bromley made 78 in 89 minutes, during which he hit, seven fours and two sixes. He was given an ovation by the Africans when lie .fell to a good catch by McMillan, whom he had severely punished. Stumps were drawn at 1.59 p.ra., the match being drawn. The visitors are apparently a good amateur touring team possessing, if no great, brilliance, good solid defence and excellent field discipline. The bowling is not at all'impressive and on the West Australian showing, they will be fortunate if tlicy have many successes where older teams are mot. Details: — SOUTH AFRICA.

First Innings .. .. 362. Second Innings. Taylor, b Doig I Ctirnow, b Bryant 20 Christy, run out 36 Viljocn, not out .. . • .. 37 Dalton, not out .. .. .. 53 Extras 4 Total for three wlcts., dec. 151 Bowling: Newman, none for 21; Doig, one for 37; Curtin, none for 20; i Inveraity, none for 31; Bryant, one for 21; Evans, none for 17. WEST AUSTRALIAN. First Innings .. • • 205 Second Innings. Lang, c Taylor, b Bell • • • • 8 Doig, b Bell ® Taafc, lbw, b Bell • • • • 5 MacKenzic, c Vincent, b McMillan 17 Bryant, st Cameron, b McMillan 0 Bromley, c Curnow, b McMillan 78 Inveraity. b McMillan .. • • H Evans, not out 24 Curtin, not out .. • • •• *> Extras •« • • .. lo Total for seven wickets .. 159 Bowling: Bell, Vhree for 29; Brown, none for 38; Morkel, none for 10; McMillan, four for 58; Vincent, none for 11.