AUSTRALIA ON TOP

Southland Times, Issue 22817, 17 February 1936, Page 8

AUSTRALIA ON TOP

FOURTH CRICKET TEST SOUTH AFRICA ALL OUT FOR 157 , O’REILLY FIVE FOR 20 (United Press Assn. —Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 6.30 p.m.) Johannesburg, Feb. 15. The fourth cricket Test between South Africa and Australia was commenced to-day in fine, warm weather. The wicket was good, though a trifle East. The attendance was 12.UUU South Africa won the toss and made 157. Australia have lost three wickets f ° After making a good start the South Africans collapsed in sensational fashion W. J. O’Reilly s, deadly bowling being chiefly responsible. O’Reilly finished with the remarkable of five wickets for 20 runs; he bowled in an inspired manner. C. V. Gnmmett had three victims, while E. L. McCormick took two good wickets those of A D. Nourse and H. F. Wade. The Australians at present are on top. J. H. Fingleton, who enjoyed the new Springbok 'fast bowler, Davies, scored another century. Wade and I. J. Siedle scored fieely off McCormick’s early overs, but with the advent of the slow bowlers and O’RejJly’s leg trap the batsmen became watchful. When Siedle had made 42 he lifted a ball from O’Reilly to square leg, where D. P. O’Brien failed to hold it. ’ Siedle was out two runs later, leg before wicket. Nourse receiveci a nasty blow on the fingers of his light hand and had to leave the field. When he returned a few minutes later he did not reveal his customary sureness. Succession of Quick Dismissals. Wade was bowled by McCormick—a rare ball which kept wicket high. Nourse snicked a ball going to the off, for Oldfield to snap up a great catch. Harvey played too far forward and was beaten by a small leg turn. After lunch B. Mitchell commenced banging O’Reilly and Grimmett through the covers to the boundary, when suddenly K. G. Viljoen, attempting to do the same thing, was beaten by a similar ball to that which accounted for Harvey. Langton’s dismissal came because he did not play his natural game; he was too cautious, and a ball which went straight through found his pads. , O’Reilly and Grimmett were bowling with deadly accuracy. Mitchell went after the runs; eventually he rushed out at Grimmett and missed, being smartly stumped. The remainder of the South Africans were soon out. Fingleton and W. A. Brown gave the crowd a delightful exhibition of free scoring. Fingleton was in fine form, scoring twice as fast as his partner. He survived a confident leg before appeal when he had scored 49. Langton used the trap, but it was almost useless against Brown. B. X. C. Balaskas was severely punished; he employed mainly short-pitched and overpitched deliveries. Brown was out when he stepped in front of his wicket; he was beaten by the pace of the ball. S. J. McCabe gave a nice stylish display until he was clean bowled. Fingleton was given a rousing ovation on scoring his second Test century, features of which were perfect timing and masterly placing. He hit eight fours. Scores: — SOUTH AFRICA. First Innings. I. J. Siedle lbw b Grimmett 44 H. F. Wade b McCormick 39 A. D. Nourse c Oldfield b McCormick 3 K. G. Viljoen b O’Reilly 33 —. Harvey b O’Reilly 5 B. Mitchell st Oldfield by Grimmett 16 A. B. C. Langton lbw b O’Reilly 7 F. Nicholson b Grimmett 0 t— . Nupen b O’Reilly 1 B. X. C. Balaskas lbw b O'Reilly 0 R. E. Davies not out 0 Extras 9 Total 157 Bowling Analysis.

Fall of wickets: One for 81, two for 91, three for 96, four for 128, five for 137, six for 153, seven for 154, eight for 155, nine for 157, ten for 157. AUSTRALIA. First Innings. % Fingleton c Langton b Davies 108 W, A. Brown lbw b Langton 34 S. J. McCabe b Davies 40 L. P. O’Brien not out 1 W. A. Oldfield not out 0 Extras 2 Total for three wickets 185 Bowling Analysis.

E. L. McCormick 0. M. R. W. 2 11 0 37 S. J. McCabe 5 2 21 0 C. V. Grimmett 26.4 6 70 3 W. J. O'Reilly 21 7 20 5

0. M. R. W. R. E. Davies 12 2 39 2 A. B. C. Langton 14 0 43 1 B. X. C. Balaskas 18 1 69 0 —. Nupen 6 0 21 0 B. Mitchell 1 0 11 0