CRICKET RECORDS SMASHED

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18618, 14 July 1930, Page 9

CRICKET RECORDS SMASHED

Bradman’s Brilliant Batting. PLAY IN THIRD TEST. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—CoDyrlght LONDON, July 11. D. G. Bradman set a new record for Test cricket to-day, when he scored 309 not out in Australia’s first innings in the third Test against England at Headingly, Leeds. Manoeuvring the strike, he reached his century before lunch with a quarter of an hour to spare, thus equalling Victor Trumper's and C. G. Macartney’s feats. It was Bradman’s third successive Test century. He never played with greater ease’ and centainty, and made the bowling look cheap. He batted for nearly six hours, and hit 42 boundaries. A. F. Kippax made 77„ and reached his 1000 runs for the season. High Scoring. received a tremendous ovation on attaining his 100 before lunch. It occupied 95 minutes, and Included 16 fours. Curiously, Woodfull has now partnered two men scoring 100 in a Leeds Test before lunch. Australia was in an excellent position at the adjournment. Twenty-two thousand were present when play was resumed. Bradman continued to drive Larwood and Geary to the boundary, and 150 was raised in 130 minutes. Larwood was not causing him the slightest concern. Bradman again cut him twice to the fence, and the fast bowler was taken off. Woodfull Goes Out Woodfull reached 50 after 145 minutes; then, in trying to turn Hammond, he was bowled off his pads after a patient display, justifiable owing to Bradman’s fast scoring. One hundred and ninety-three were added for the second wicket, and of this total Bradman contributed 142. The 200 took three hours, and Bradman raised his score to 151 in 170 minutes. Kippax survived two appeals for catch and leg-before, respectively, and took 35 minutes for nine. Meanwhile, his partner was nearing his second 100. Leyland was then given the ball, and Bradman scored 13 off his first over, reaching a faultless 200 in 210 minutes. Bradman then made a weak stroke, skying Tyldesley near Tate. Kippax was missed by Leyland when 24. The side’s 300, of which Bradman contributed 219, took 250 minutes. Bradman had hit 30 fours at tea, when Australia were in a still more enviable position.

Twenty-five thousand were present after tea. The batsmen continued to score steadily, and the attack was tiring. Record Smashing. Bradman gave Larwood another pounding, driving and pulling fours. He reached 250 in 275 minutes, and then equalled his Lord’s score of 254, wlfcich was his highest in England. At 273, Geary appealed for a catch at the wicket, but Duckworth dropped the ball. Two hundred for the partnership were added in 145 minutes, the total of 400 taking only 325 | minutes. •There was a prolonged ovation when Bradman passed R. E. Foster’s record of 287, the previous highest Test score, made at Sydney in the 1903-4 season. Record followed record when Bradman drove Larwood hard to the boundary. The partnership had realised 229, beating the previous best Australian third-wicket score by W. L. Murdoch and H. J. H. • Scott at the Oval in • 1884. Kippax’s 1000 for Season. Kippax reached 1000 runs for the season when he had made 57. Twenty runs later he gave a difficult catch near point, which Chapman accepted. He had batted for 165 minutes, and had hit six fours in a good, restrained display. The total was three for *423. McCabe started briskly. After 340 ihinutes, Bradman passed his triple century for the third time in his career, and finished the day unconquered, having hit 42 boundaries. The police lushed on to the field to shepherd him to the pavilion. So ended .a glorious day for Australia, and a still more glorious one for Bradman.

SECOND DAY’S PLAY. AUSTRALIA’S TAIL FAILS. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received July 13, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, July 12. How many more records will Bradman break, was the chief topic of conversation by 20,000 at Headingley, Leeds, when the test resumed. Bradman had a great reception when he came out with McCabe. The latter gave an early indication that he intended to chase runs. Bradman, too, soon got busy, hitting Tate for three successive fours. McCabe punished Larwood with many big hits, and was eventually clean bowled. He hit six fours. While he lasts, he is a most brilliant batsman, but he is always in such a hurry. it is not surprising he gets only moderate scores. Richardson was out in a similar fashion to Jackson. He tried an on drive, and gave Larwood an easy catch at forward short-leg. Thus two wickets fell in the first half hour. Wickets Go Down. A sudden change came over the scene. Bradman went on splendidly and raised 500 in 385 minutes, to which he had contributed 330. He tried a late cut off Tate, and Duckworth took a smart catch, and thus closed a magnificent innings. He hit 46 fours, six

threes, and twenty-six twos. The sixth wicket fell for 508. Bradman was vociferously applauded as he walked out. Four wickets fell within an hour, Oldfield skying one above covers, and Hobbs took a well-judged catch. a’Beckett partnered with Grimmet. The former was caught at mid-off by Chapman, after shaping creditably in his first English test. Grimmett provided fireworks, hitting Tyldesley for two successive sixes, one causing injury to a woman spectator. He should have been run out, but Larwood returned the ball to the wrong end. Wall attempted to hit Tyldesley’s / leg break, and was clean bowled. A run later, Grimmett tried to turn Tyldesley to leg, and was smartly caught at the wicket. The innings occupied seven and a half hours, ending at 12.40. England’s Big Task. Chapman after consulting Hobbs, ordered the heavy roller to be used on the pitch. Hobbs and Sutcliffe commenced England’s big task at 1.5 in cool overcast weather. Thirty thousand spectators were present. Hobbs stole many singles off a’Beckett, and Sutcliffe showed partiality for Wall. The latter was bowling a good length. The pair at lunch had reduced the deficiency by 17. No Risks Taken. The batsmen took no risks when Grimmett was in action, after lunch, especially as the field was set in close. Several maidens were bowled both Grimmett and Wall. The duels between Grimmett, Hobbs and Sutcliffe were full of interest. The googlyit? ! was in deadly form, and Hobbs twice j went down on his knees attempting to ; sweep Grimmet to the boundary. ! Hornibrook replaced Wall with 51 on the board, scored in 85 minutes. Then an unusual incident happened. a’Beckett, diving at silly mid-on took a catch from Hobbs, near the ground. Hobbs was stunned, and referred to the square leg umpire, and the latter signalled him out. A minute elapsed before Hobbs left the wicket disgustedly. The bowlers umpire had not decided to appeal, because a’Beckett dived away from him, and spoiled his | view of the incident. a’Beckett no doubt took the ball before reaching the ground, and his face was all smiles. Two Stalwarts Go. Sutcliffe was soon afterwards badly beaten by Grimmett’s leg break, and Hornibrook made a neat catch a first slip. Thus two of England’s stalwarts jhad gone at sixty-four. Hammond played Hornibrook comfortably, but j was shaky facing Grimmett. Du\eep- | sinhji opened with his usual fireworks ! but was wary of Hornibrook’s inswingers. After batting dashingly, Hornibrook got his middle stump. He hit five fours.

Hammond and Leyland batted quietly. England was in a sorry position at tea, needing 280 to avoid a follow-on. Leyland hit a sixer after tea, and a’Beckett was applauded for several pieces of smart fielding.

Grimmett’s Good Form. I Grimmett made the ball perform all i sorts of contortions, and caused anx- 1 ious moments neither batsmen being < able to conect with the ball. Leyland was hitting freely at times. Then 1 he got another sixer off Grimmett, and ] Hammond gave occasional glimpses of ' his old form. The second century ] appeared on the board in 230 minutes. McCabe, using a new ball, was un- ] lucky not to get Hammond the first • over, when he was 52, Oldfield dropping l a catch. Wall immediately afterwards : dismissed Leyland,* who mis-hit into j Kippax’s hands at backward point. The ] partnership had realised 83 in ninetyfive minutes. Leyland hit two sixers i and three fours. Geary had several narrow escapes : and was finally run out, after a smart return by Wall. Duckworth played out the remaining ten minutes, cleverly allowing Hammond to get the strike. Following are the scores: AUSTRALIA.

Australia’s Tail Spin. Attempting to force the pace, Australia went into a “tailspin,” and after adding only 108 runs to the overnight score of 458, the remaining seven wickets were dismissed before lunch, bringing the equal to 566. McCabe taking liberties with Larwood, crashed j early, as did Richardson, while I a’Beckett and Grimmett were together they added a useful 53. Tate bowled : j finely.

First Innings. Woodfull, b Hammond 50 1 Jackson, c Larwood, b Tate .. .. 1 1 Bradman, c Duckworth, b Tate .. 334 1 Kippax, c Chapman, b Tate .. .. 77 | McCabe, b Larwood 30 | Richardson, c Larwood, b Tate .. i a’Beckett, c Chapman, b Geary .. 29 Oldfield, c Hobbs, b.Tate 2 Grimmett, c Duckworth, b Tyldesley 24 Hornibrook, not out 1 Wall, b Tyldesley 3 14 Total 566 Fall of wickets —One for 2, two for 195, three for 423, four for 491, five for 494, six for 508, seven for 519, eight for 544, nine for 565,. ten for 566 Bowling Analysis. Ovs. Mds. Rns. Wkts. Larwood .. 33 3 139 1 Tate 39 9 124 5 Geary .... 35 10 95 1 Tyldesley .. 33 5 104 2 Hammond .. 17 3 46 1 Ley land .... 11 0 44 0 ENGLAND. ’ First Innings. Hobbs, c a’Beckett, b Grimmett .. 29 Sutcliffe, c Hornibroolc, b Grimmett 32 Hammond, not out 61 Duleepsinhji, b Hornibrook .. .. 35 Leyland, c Kippax, b Wall 44 Geary, run out 0 Duckworth, not out 0 11 Total for five wickets .. .. 212