TEST CRICKET
ENGLAND’S CHANCES SUMMING UP BY “PLUM” WARNER GREAT BATTING SIDES (United Press Assn.—By Telegraph—Copyright.) London, October 15. “I cannot see any Australian bowlers who can get us out without reasonable cost. Australia, too, is immensely powerful in batting, but will meet heavier metal in Tate and Larwood which should just turn the scale in our favour. Hammond, too, should be a useful bowler, therefore, I think England should win the rubber.” This is “Plum” Warner’s summing up in the Morning Post of England’s chances. “The capture of Australian wickets will need super bowlers,” he continues. “Happily w’e have Tate still with us and will get better fielding support than four years ago. No anxiety is felt for our batting and we are confident our fielding will win a high reputation. Given ordinary luck in casualties, weather and the toss we should retain the Ashes. Nevertheless Australia has much young talent, which augurs well for the future.”—Australian Press Association. ENGLISHMEN IN FREEMANTLE. (Rec. 9.10 p.m.) Perth, October 16. The English cricketers arrived at Fremantle by the Otranto and received a warm welcome by prominent cricketers and officials of the West Australian Cricket Association. All the visitors are in the pink of condition. A. P. F. Chapman, the captain, and his wife go to New Zealand for a couple of months after the fifth test. — Australian Press Association.
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Southland Times, Issue 20618, 17 October 1928, Page 5
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228TEST CRICKET Southland Times, Issue 20618, 17 October 1928, Page 5
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