NEW SOUTH WALES LOSES

Taranaki Daily News, 26 February 1931, Page 7

NEW SOUTH WALES LOSES

TWO CENTURIES SCORED EXCITING FINISH AT CRICKET, CHEERS FOR WEST INDIES TEAM. By Telegraph—Press Assn. —Copyright. Rec. 9.30 p.m. Sydney, Feb. 25. The West Indies cricket team defeated New South Wales by 86 runs. The weather was excellent, but the wicket was worn. Bradman, Kippax and McCabe batted steadily brought New South Wales’ score -within measurable distance of the West Indies total. It was an excitipg finish, but only Chilvers of the tail-enders was able to hold the fort at the critical stage. Hearty applause greeted the West Indies men when they were leaving the field. Scores:

Grand total 65G Bowling.—Francis four wickets for 76, Scott two for 107, Griffith two for 115, Constantine one for 39, Martin one for 68, Sealy none for 47.

SOUTH AFRICA LEADS ENGLAND.

BATSMEN’S SUDDEN COLLAPSE.

Durban, Feb. 24.

The weather was fine for the resumption of the cricket test between England and South Africa. A diagonal breeze assisted the South African swing bowlers, Bell and Cochran. England’s opening pair batted steadily and looked unlikely to be separated before hu»eh, but within five minutes of the adjournment Hammond fell to a magnificent catch, and Wyatt followed him to the pavilion without any addition to the total of 56. Hendren played cautiously til! midafternoon, when there was a sensational collapse, Hendren, Leyland, Turnbull andi. Chapman going in quick succession. Six wickets were down for 126. Farrimond made a stubborn stand for 59 minutes, reaching double figures, then with Tate he hit out, the partnership adding 50 in 45 minutes. ' Tate hit five fours. Scores:—

Total 230 Bowling.—Bell, two for 63; Cochran, none for 4.7; Vincent, six for 51; McMillan, two for 57.

WEST INDIES. • First innings ... 339 Second innings .. 403 .. 742 NEW SOUTH WALES. First innings ......... 190 Second Innings. Wendelbill, l.b.w., b Francis .... .-. 11 Fingleton, l.b.w., b Constantine .. .., 26 Bradman, l.b.w., b Griffith .. 73 Kippax, c Sealy, b Griffith .. 141 McCabe, c Francis, b Martin .... .. 100 Bennett, c Barrow, b Scott 16 Hunt, c Sealey, b Scott j......... Davidson, b Francis .. ... 32 ..’ 43 Theak, b Francis 2 McGuirk, b Francis ...... Extras ...... .. 14 ' Total .... 466

SOUTH AFRICA. First Innings .. 232 Second Innings. Siedle, not out .. o Mitchell, not out .. 2 Extra . .... 1 Total (for no wickets) 3 ENGLAND. First Innings. Wyatt, c Cameron, b Bell ...... .. 24 Hammond, c Mitchell, b Vincent .. 29 Leyland, l.b.w., b Bell .......... .. 8 Hendren, c McMillan, b Vincent . .. 30 Turnbull, b McMillan ... 6 Farrimond, c Taylor, b Vincent . .. 35 Chapman, c McMillan, b Vincent .. 24 Tate, b Vincent .. 50 Voce, b McMillan .. o White, c and b Vincent .......... .. 10 Peebles, not out .. 2 Extras .<•.......... ... 12