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Taranaki Daily News, 21 November 1924, Page 7

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N.S.W. MATCH TO-DAY. WEATHER PROSPECTS POOR. By Telcirranh—Press Assn.—Copyrlcht. Received Nov. 20. 7.55 p.m. Sydney, Nov. 20. The weather prospects for tomorrow's cricket match between England and New South W 7 ales are doubtful. Heavy showers fell last night and today has been overcast with occasional rain. Even given fine weather and allowing for the Sydney cricket ground’s famed reputation for a qu : ek recovery, the pitch and outfield are sure to be a bit “deadish.” The Englishmen arrived to-day and were tendered a civic welcome at the Town Hall. Afterwards they practised. It is regretted that Hearne ami Woolley will be absentees from the match, thus robbing England of considerable bowling strength. Hearne is suffering from synovitis, following on ' an injury to his knee, and will probably be unable to play for at least a fortnight. Woolley suffered a slight- strain during the Victorian match. Howell, who injured his leg. and Tate, who was indisposed, are sufficiently recovered to participate. The newspapers comment on the fine sporting spirit of the Englishmen in the final stage of the Victorian match. They obviated delays and did not waste a minute, though a very narrow margin would have made all the difference to the 7 result. The papers also comment on the visitors’ handicap in being short of the bowling services of Hearne and Woolley. COMMENT IN BRITAIN. CASUALTIES MAY AFFECT RESULTS. Received Nov. 29, p.m. London, Nov. 19. The Evening Standard, discussing. Victoria’s win, says Gilligan is probably little concerned with the result, but has every reason to be anxious over the threat of casualitics, and the ill-luck of this early trouble is far from encouraging. Another Standard critic laments the fielding errors, which may easily mean the loss of the rubber. .ENGLISH TEAM ANNOUNCED. Received Nov. 20, 9.50’ p.m. Sydney, Nov. 20. A specialist examined Woolley on his arrival. His injury, which is similar to Hearne’s, is more serious than was at first thought, and he was ordered to lay up foY a fortnight. Both he and Hearne, arn hon'-GO 4 hat they will be fi. to play in the testa. The team for .<>-morrow is as fol-low's:—-'Gilligan. Douglas, Chapman, Hobbs, Strudwick, Hendren, Sandham, 'fate, Tyldesley, Sutcliffe and Kilner, with Howell as twelfth man. An Excellent pitch has ■ prepared and has been covered with tarpaulins sii ee : this morning. >