BATSMEN PUT UP STUBBORN FIGHT.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19270, 6 January 1931, Page 1

BATSMEN PUT UP STUBBORN FIGHT.

TEST MATCH DRAWN IN SOUTH AFRICA. (United. Press Assn.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (Received January 6, 9.35 a.m.) CAPE TOWN, January 5. Hopes of South Africa snatching victory in the second test faded away as England’s opening batsmen, with the obvious policy of safety, offered a most stubborn front, wiping off the arrears on the first innings with the loss of three w T ickets. Hammond was again outstanding, displaying extreme caution, and successfully wearing down the attack. Hendren, however, batted with characteristic brightness. The bowlers tried every device to lure Hammond, Hendren and Leyland into traps, and at one stage there were six men on the boundary for the slow bowlers, but the batsmen, realising the great responsibility on them, turned down the opportunities to liven up play. When England were leading by 50 runs there was a sensational episode. Catterall secured the wickets of White, Chapman and Peebles rapidly at low cost, but Hendren hung on grimly, and with only half an hour left a draw became inevitable. South Africa marred their chances of victory by dropping two vital catches, namely Wyatt when nine and Hendren when Steven. Nevertheless, the match is regarded as an auspicious start for the local men, as this was the first turf wicket test played here. Taylor, in this match, reached 2000 runs in test cricket. Scores: — SOUTH AFRICA. First innings, for eight wickets, dec. 513 ENGLAND. First innings 350 Second Innings. Wyatt, b Beff 29 Hammond, c Deane b Vincent .... 65 Leyland, c Mitchell b M’Millan .. 28 Hendren, b Vincent 66 Turnbull, b M’Millan 14 White, lbw b Catterall 6 Peebles, b Catterall 0 Chapman, b Catterall 4 Tate, lbw b Nupen 3 Voce, not out 1 Extras 14 Total 252 Duckworth did not bat. Bowling analysis.—Bell, one for 58; Catterall, three for 25; M’Millan, two for 64; Vincent, two for 26; Nupen, one for 26; Balaskas, none for 29; Mitchell, none for 20. South Africa won the first test by 28 runs. That match was a triumph for the South African Nupen, who took five for 63 in the first innings and six for 87 in the second.