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Southland Times, Issue 20633, 3 November 1928, Page 7

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VICTORIA’S SCORE PROMISING START BY ENGLAND THREE DOWN FOR 248 (United Press Atsn.—By Talegraph-Copyright.) (Rec. 7.30 p.m.) Melbourne, November 2. The weather was bright and the wicket perfect for the’ Victoria v. England match. Ironmonger was dismissed in the first over, Hendren making a grand running catch near the fence. Woodfull carried his bat throughout, a rare feat. England’*) innings commenced at 12.20, Hobbs and Jardine opening. Although they were steady they seldom flattered the bowlers who were very accurate. At one stage they made six runs in six overs. Jardine was stylish. The pair brought up 50 in 71 minutes. Twelve runs were hit off Ironmonger in nine overs. Hobbs when 45 was badly missed at cover by Scaife off Ironmonger. Hobbs was below par. In two hours he hit three fours. Jardine made 50 in 150 minutes. Mead was slow, lhen hit three boundaries in one over from Hartkopf. It was ascertained in the interval that Hobbs had given four chances including two very difficult one off Blackie to the bowler and wicketkeeper. Jardine and Mead batted defensively, the crowd becoming a little impatient. Mead’s innings lasted 78 minutes during which he hit five fours. Hendren played bright cricket and scored a run a minute. Jardine’s century came up in 247 minutes. He went out ten minutes before stumps were drawn and hit six fours. He played slow but stylish cricket. Hendren gave a fine display. He batted for an hour and hit six fours. Following are the scores:— VICTORIA. -—First Innings.— Woodfull not out 67 Ponsford b Larwood 14 Hendry b Larwood 8 Ryder b Larwood 25 Hartkopf b Larwood 13 Caife c White b Larwood 0 Ellis c Chapman b Larwood 0 Blackie c Chapman b Larwood .... 3 Ebeling std Duckworth b White .... 4 Morton c Duckworth b Tate 14 Ironmonger c Hendren b White .... 16 Total 164 Bowling analysis: Larwood took seven wickets for 51 runs, Tate one for 45, Freeman none for 25, White two for 43. ENGLAND. —First Innings.— Hobbs std Ellis b Hartkopf 51 Jardine c and b Morton 104 Mead lbw b Hartkopf 37 Hendren not out 50 White not out 2 Extras 4 Total for three wickets 248 EXCITEMENT IN NOTTINGHAM. WARM PRAISE FOR LARWOOD. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) London, November 1. The morning papers continue their paean i of praise of Larwood in striking contradistinction to the gloom after the Adelaide match. Nottingham was so delighted that the excitement actually eclipsed the municipal elections. When loud speakers throughout the city called on the vote for a particular candidate the crowd shouted: I “Our vote goes to Larwood.” This was taken up until the city was ringing with it. Cricketers and critics join in the elaborate praise. “Plum” Warner, in the Morning Post, while admitting that Larwood undoubtedly received assistance from the pitch adds: “But he must have bowled finely. It reminds us that fast bowlers are awkward in Australia, particularly in Melbourne after rain.” The Daily Express declares: “Larwood bowled as England knows he can. The Australians were completely baffled. It has been suggested from Australia that Larwood is not yet bowling his fastest. If that is so what will happen when he begins to bowl in earnest?” Mr W. W. Whysall, the Nottinghamshire cricketer, stated: “I knew Harold would show them.”—Australian Press Association. DURATION OF TEST MATCHES. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) London, November 2. The committee of the Lancashire County Cricket Club adopted a resolution in favour of allocating six days to the Australian tests in England.—Australian Press Association. NEW SOUTH WALES TEAM. Rec. 10.15 p.m.) Sydney, November 2. The following will represent New South Wales against England next Friday:—• Kippax (captain), Oldfield, Bradman, Jackson, Hooker, Morgan, Gregory, Andrews, Kelleway, Nicholls, Campbell, with Jordan twelfth man. —Australian Press Association.