271 FOR EIGHT

Taranaki Daily News, 14 February 1933, Page 7

271 FOR EIGHT

M.C.C. FORTUNE CHANGES BOWL'EIRS GAIN THE MASTERY AUSTRALIA. VERY HOPEFUL WICKET LIKELY TO CRUMBLE PAYNTER RETURNS TO BAT By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. Rec. 10 p.m. Brisbane, Feb. 13. The English cricketers have made 271 runs for eight wickets in response to Australia’s first innings scone of 340 in the fourth test, and the game has definitely swung in Australia’s favour. The wicket may crumble, and the Australians have strong hopes of victory. Like Australia, England commenced well, but later the bowlers gained the upper hand. With the temperature 97 degrees it was surprising to find so many lovers of the game willing to brave the elements and sit all day under the broiling sun. There was no sign of the storms predicted, but the wicket, which is dry, might be expected to crumble a little on Tuesday. Jardine and Sutcliffe made their partnership worth a century ffi the first over from Wall, and then went on batting patiently, die first half hour yielding 14 runs. O’Reilly bowled magnificently during his opening session, Sutcliffe being decidedly uncomfortable. He survived two leg appeals and generally had a charmed, life. Jardine was batting sedately when he was caught behind the wicket off O’Reilly, the captain appearing surprised when the decision went against him. When Hammond joined Sutcliffe the Gloucestershire man lifted O’Reilly over the long leg fence, Woodfull taking the bowler off immediately. Bromley took up the attack and kept the. batsmen quiet. This colt promises to develop a fine all-rounder. Ironmonger at ‘one stage bowled six successive maidens and the scoring. was very slow. Hammond batted with confidence from the start, unlike his previous test innings this season. At lunch England was 151 (Sutcliffe 84, Hammond 14). Half an hour after lunch Sutcliffe was out leg before to O’Reilly. He had batted 266 minutes, not even his rather lucky escapes minimising the value of his innings to his side. BIG RESPONSIBILITIES. With two down for 165 the Wyatt and Hammond partnership shouldered a big responsibility, which 1 ' was reflected in their early association, their display being very quiet The crowd was nearly mad with delight when McCabe passed Hammond’s defence with a beautiful ball which came in from the off. With England batting with Paynter short the game was now definitely swinging Australia’s way. - Wyatt and Leyland continued at a snail’s pace, but when the partnership had added 23 runs Wyatt was out to a good catch behind the wickets off Ironmonger. The bowling was definitely on top at this stage. Leyland was next to go. He endeavoured, to swing O’Reilly to leg, but Bradman took a well-judged catch. Allen and Ames were then associated, Allen straight-driving O’Reilly for six, which brought up 201 in 336 minutes. At tea England had five down for 215 runs, Ames being 10 and Allen 13. A sensation occurred after tea when Allen had been bowled and Paynter walked in to bat. It was not known he was out of bed after his illfiess, let alone fit to bat. There was a real mystery about it and the crowd hummed with discussion on the incident Later it was disclosed that an English official telephoned Paynter and suggested that he come to the ground, even though not feeling well. When Paynter found the bad state of England's score he agreed to bat The crowd appreciated his pluck and stood and cheered the gallant left-hander. After Ironmonger had tempted Ames to hit one to Darling Larwood filled the breach and made merry, including one six off Ironmonger. Paynter also commenced to open out, but it was lucky for him that several mishits fell safely. The bowling was tiring after a gruelling day in the broiling sun and the batsmen had an opportunity of atoning for earlier failures. Paynter reached double figures after an hour’s batting. LARWOOD’S BRIGHT KNOCK. After playing a bright knock for 33 minutes Larwood was bowled by McCabe. His partnership with Paynter was worth a valuable 39. Paynter and Verity played out time carefully, leaving Australia well on top again after a magnificent display of fielding and bowling under trying conditions. There were several delightful features in to-day’s play. Sutcliffe’s scoring board squad, which made him a presentation on the last tour, attended in full force and gave the Yorkshireman a great reception. When Bradman bowled to Hammond just before lunch his first ball was a full-toss, Hammond ttaying it with elaborate care. The crmvd appreciated the point of the joke, for Bradman secured Hammond’s wicket by the famous full-toss at Adelaide. Woodfull’s captaincy had a decided influence on Australia’s success. He rang bowling changes and placed the field with rare judgment O’Reilly’s effort was magnificent. He mastered every batsman and deserved better figures. Ironmonger, McCabe and Wall bowled well without appearing so hostile. McCabe broke a partnership when this was badly needed. The pendulum has certainly swung Australia’s way, and the wicket being likely to wear Australia must be regarded as well on the road to victory. Crowds at the gates are breaking all Brisbane records. To-day the crowd numbered 14,000 and the gate receipts were nearly £l5OO. England’s innings, has lasted 455 minutes so far. Details are:— AUSTRALIA. First Innings. Richardson, st Ames, b Hammond . 83 Woodfull, b Mitchell 67 Bradman, b Larwood 76 McCabe, c Jardine, b Allen 20 Ponsford, b Larwood .. 19 Darling, c Ames, b Allen 17 Bromley, c Verity, b Larwood .... 26 Love, 1.b.w., b Mitchell 5 O’Reilly, c Hammond, b Larwood .. 6 Ironmonger, st Ames, b Hammond .. 8 Extras 7 Total ............................. 340 Fall of wickets: One for 133, two for 200, three for 233, four for 264, five for 267, six for 292, seven for 315, eight for 317, nine for 329, ten for 340.

ENGLAND. First Innings. Jardine, c Love, b O’Reilly ........ 46 Sutcliffe, 1.b.w., b O'Reilly. ........ 86 Hammond, b McCabe 20 Wyatt, c Love, b Ironmonger ...... 12 Leyland, c Bradman, b O’Reilly’ .... 12 Ames, c Darling, b Ironmonger .... .17 Allen, c Love, b Wall 13 Paynter, not out 24 Larwood, b McCabe 23 Verity, not out : 1 Extras I 7 Total (for eight wickets) ........ 271 Fall of the wickets: One for 114, two for 157, three for 165, four for 188, five, for 198, six for 216, seven for 225, eight for 264. ” Bowling. , . ’.J;':;'l

Bowling. 0. M. R. W. Larwood ... 31 7 101 4 Allen ...... ... 24 4 83 2

Hammond 23 5 61 f'2 16 * 5 49 2 27 12 39 |0

Wall 0. .... 23 M., R. / W. 4 56 > Ironmonger .... .... 33 14 91 5 McCabe .... 19 6 ■?S.:--'2 Bromley . .... 9 3 19 - 0 Bradman .... 2 0 O’Reilly .... 50 a