ENGLISH CRICKET.
THE TOUR TO AUSTRALIA. By CnHr. — Prm Atioeiation. — Copyright. (A. & N.ZA LONDON, Aug. 17. Apart from the disappointment felt n\ Spooner'.* withdrawal, the position embarrasses the selectors in view of the scairity of suitable captains. It is imocrstood that Douglas, while glad to serve under Spooner, considers he hus n prior. claim over all other probables, as he was acting captain in the previous tour. It will probably mean that Douglas will withdraw if Pender Is uppolnted. Fry's name Is again mentioned, but it is uow suggested that Warner may be induced to go. It is pi inted out that Douglas Is willing to serve under Warner. , , Tyldeslev, playing for LatuMSltire against Warwickshire, made 244, the season's record. DOUGLAS TO BE CAPTAIN. Australian and A'.Z. Cabtt Attociation. . (Rcc. Ang. 18, 9.0) LONDON, Aur 17. .1. W. H. T. Douglas has n:eepted the captaincy of the cricket team for Australia in place of R. H. Spooner.
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Sun (Christchurch), Volume VII, Issue 2031, 18 August 1920, Page 9
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