COMMENT ON THIRD TEST.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18622, 18 July 1930, Page 9

COMMENT ON THIRD TEST.

English Appeals Criticised. SYMPATHY FOR AUSTRALIANS. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, July 16. A survey of every London newspaper reveals: (1), an almost unanimous admission that England was saved by the weather; and (2), that none seek to minimise the incident of the appeal against light. It is admitted that nowhere in the world are there better judges than Yorkshire men, who showed unmistakably what they thought of this second aid to avert defeat. C. G. Macartney (former Australian representative) says the appeal was not unjustified. G. Falkiner, former South African international, in, the “Daily Mail” says: “I was horrified when the umpires decided against the Australians, who were abominably treated. This was the worst incident I have witnessed. It hardly bears thinking about.” A. Gilligan says the final appeal was astonishing, and is causing the strongest language among International critics, some of whom declare that it was not in keeping with British traditions and sportsmanship. The “Daily News” declares that there was not the slightest justification for the appeals, which burlesqued the good old game. Numerous other critics write in a similar strain. INTERESTING SUGGESTION. NO APPEAL SHOULD BE NECESSARY. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received July 17, 10.30 p.m.) LONDON, July 16. Discussing the bad light appeals at Leeds Test match, the “NewsChronicle” expresses the opinion that the onus should rest wholly on the umpire. No one should be allowed to ask him. He should stop the game when he thinks it too dark.

THE REAL ASHES. ASSOCIATED WITH ROMANTIC STORY. Whether or not the Australians win the Ashes, they had at least a glimpse of them when they attended the luncheon at the International Sportsmen’s Club. The Dowager Countess of Darnley, the custodian of the Ashes, was the hostesses, Lady Darnley, formerly Miss Florence Morphy, of Beechworth, Victoria, guards at Cobham Hall, Kent, the Ashes won for England in 1882 by the team captained by the Hon. Ivo Bligh, who received them in an earthenware jar from Melbourne ladies. Miss Morphy bound up Bligh's hand when it was split open during the match, and promised at the end of the season to marry him. It is doubtful whether any member of an Australian team has seen the Ashes which they have been winning and losing for years.

AUSTRALIANS IN EDINBURGH. MATCH AGAINST SCOTTISH ELEVEN. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, July 16. The Australians began a match with Scotland at Edinburgh to-day. Scotland batted first, and had three wickets down for 129. Fairfax, Oldfield, McCabe and Wall are not playing. Scotland’s side is:— Alexander, Anderson, Baxter, Jones, Kerr, McTavish, Nicholson, Sievwright, Simpson, Todd, Watson. Scotland won the toss and batted on a good wicket, the weather being dull. Kerr and Alexander put on 56 before Grimmett broke the partnership. Alexander and McTavish continued to bat attractively. Rain several times interrupted the play, and at 3.20 stumps had to be drawn. Following are the scores:—

SECOND DAY’S PLAY. RAIN DELAYS RESUMPTION. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright; (Received July 8, 1.5 a.m.) LONDON, July 17. At Edinburgh it is raining, and there will be no play before lunch, and little prospect for the day. GENTLEVEN V. PLAYERS. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, July 15. In the Gentlemen v. Players match the Gentlemen, first innings, have lost three for 215 (Duleepsinhji 97 not out). Rain stopped the play.

SCOTLAND. First Innings. Kerr, lbw, b Grimmett Alexander, lbw, b a'Beckett McTavish, b Grimmett Todd, not out Nicholson, not out 11 Extras t M Total for three wickets. . . 129