IN THE LAP OF THE GODS.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18637, 5 August 1930, Page 9

IN THE LAP OF THE GODS.

Who’ll Win Fourth Test? ENGLISH CRITIC’S VIEWS. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, August 3. Mr P. F. Warner, in the “Morning Post,” discussing the prospects of the final Test says that the impression of the earlier Tests leaves the Australians the better team. Though England possesses fine individual players, the side does not seem to blend as a combination, largely owing to lack of all rounders. Our batting has not quite reached expectations, despite individual good efforts. Leyland has not done all expected of him. His length is inadequate. Parker is the most effective left-hand bowler in England but being 46 years of age, he is a poor bat and field. Nevertheless, if a soft wicket is assured, he would strengthen the bowling. Chapman is an inspiring leader, but seems to have declined a little as a tactician. MATCH IN WALES. RESUMED ON WET WICKET. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyrlgh r. (Received August 5, 1.10 a.m.) LONDON, August 4. The match Australia v. Glamorgan was resumed in fine weather, on a wet wicket. At lunch, Australia had lost three wickets for 196. The following are the scores:— AUSTRALIA. First Innings. Ponsford, b E. Davies 53 Jackson, c Hills, b Mercer 39 Bradman, not out 43 McCabe, c Davies, b Ryan 53 Extras 8 Total for three wickets .. 196 AUSTRALIAN TEAM IN ENGLAND. RESULTS OF TOUR. V. Worcestershire: Worcestershire 131 and 196. Australia, eight for 492. Won by an innings and 165 runs. V. Leicestershire: Leicestershire 148. Australia, five for 365. Match abandoned owing to rain. V. Essex: Essex 67 and 146. Australia 156 and six for 264. Won by 207 runs. V. Yorkshire: Yorkshire 155. Australia 320. Match abandoned owing to rain. V. Lancashire: I ’ashire 176 and 165. Australia 115 and two for 137. Match drawn. V. M.C.C.: Australia 285 and 213. M.C.C. 258. Match drawn. V. Derbyshire: Derbyshire 215 and 181. Australia, 348 and no wickets for 52. Won by ten wickets. V. Surrey: Australia, five for 379. Match abandoned owing to rain. V. Oxford University: Australia, two wickets for 406 (dec.) Oxford 124 and 124. Won by an innings and 158 runs.

V. Hampshire: Hampshire 151 and 175. Australia 334. Won by an innings and 8 runs. V. Middlesex: Middlesex 103 and 287. Australia 270 and 5 for 121. Won by five wickets. V. Cambridge: Cambridge, 145 and 225. Australia, eight for 504 (dec.) Won by an innings and 234 runs. First Test: England 270 and 302. Australia 144 and 335. Fngland won by 93 runs. V. Surrey: Australia, five for 388 (dec.). Surrey, 162 and two for 249. The match was drawn. V. Lancashire (return match): Australia, 427 and one for 79. Lancashire 259. The match was drawn. Second Test: England 425 and 375. Australia, 729 for six wickets (dec.) and 72 for three wickets. Australia won by seven wickets. V. Yorkshire: Australia, 302 and none for 7. Yorkshire 146 and 161. Australia won by ten wickets. V. Nottingham: Australia 296 and four for 340. Nottingham 435. The match was drawn. Third Test: Australia 566. England 391 and three for 95. The match was drawn. V. Scotland: The match was abandoned owing to rain. V. West Scotland: Scotland six for 140 (declared). Australia nine for 337. Match drawn. V. Durham: The match was abandoned owing to rain. Fourth Test: Australia 345. England eight for 251. The match was abandoned owing to rain. V. Somersetshire: Australia 360. Somerset 121 and 81. Won by an innings and 158 runs. Forthcoming Fixtures. August 2-4-5 v. Glamorgan, at Swansea. August 6-7-8 v. Warwickshire, at Birmingham. August 9-11-12 v. Northamptonshire, at Northampton. August 16-18-19-20-21-22, Fifth Test, at the Oval. August 23-25,26 v. Gloucestershire, at Bristol. August 27-28-29 v. Kent, at Canterbury. August 30 and September 1-2 v. Sussex at Brighton. September 3-4-5 v. South England, at Folkestone. September 6-8, Cricket Club Conference (provisional). September 10-11-12 v. English Eleven, at Scarborough. The matter of a match against Wales has yet to be decided. BATTING AND BOWLING. OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES. The following three-figure scores have been made for Australia in the matches to date:— Batting. 133 —By W. M. Woodfull v. Worcester. 236 —By D. G. Bradman v. Worcester. 185 not out—By D. G. Bradman v. Leicestershire. 100—By V. Y. Richardson v. Leicestershire. 121—By W. M. Woodfull v. Yorkshire. 131—By W. H. Ponsford v. Derbyshire.

252 not out—By D. G. Bradman v. Surrey. 220 not out—By W. H. Ponsford v. Oxford University. 191—By D. G. Bradman v. Hampshire. 102—By A. F. Kippax v. Middlesex. 216—8 y W. M. Woodfull v. Cambridge. 131—By D. G. Bradman, First Test. 120—By A. F. Kippax, v. Lancashire. 141—By W. M. Woodfull, v. Surrey. 155—8 y W. M. Woodfull, Second Test. 254—8 y D. G. Bradman, Second Test. 143—8 y W. H. Ponsford v. Yorkshire. 334 —By D. G. Bradman, Third Test. 140—By D. G. Bradman, v. West Scotland. 118—By A. Jackson, v. Somerset. 117—By D. G. Bradman v. Somerset. Bowling. Outstanding bowling performances Ly the Australians are:— Seven for 46—C. V. Grimmett v. Leicestershire. Six for 11 —P. M. Hornibrook v. Essex. Ten for 37—C. V. Grimmett v. Yorkshire. Six for 46 —C. V. Grimmett v. Lancashire. Six for 54—A. Fairfax v. M.C.C. Six for 61 —P. M. Hornibrook v. Derbyshire. Six for 82—P. M. Hornibrook v. Derbyshire. Seven for 39—C. V. Grimmett v. Hampshire. Seven for 56—C. V. Grimmett v. Hampshire. Seven for 42—P. M. Hornibrook v. Middlesex. Six for 24—C. V. Grimmett v. Surrey. Six for 167 —C. V. Grimmett, second Test. Six for 76—C. V. Grimmett, v. Yorkshire. Seven for 33—C. V. Grimmett v. Somerset. Four for 41—S. J. McCabe, in Fourth Test. Three for 70.—T. Wall in Fourth Test.