LIKE NINEPINS.

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20391, 23 August 1934, Page 1

LIKE NINEPINS.

Ashes go to Australia by Express Delivery. ENGLISH WICKETS TUMBLE. United Press Assn.—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. (Received August 23, 12.5 p.m.) LONDON, August 23. The Ashes have gone to Australia by express delivery. This summed up the critics’ comment as the wickets were bowled over like ninepins. The Australian Press Association says: “No captain could leave a Test scene with a more crushing achievement than Woodfull’s. His part in the match was not unimportant, though the achievements of Ponsford, Bradman and Grimmett left him with little to do but lead the victory march. What would have happened if diplomatic considerations had not prevented England employing other bowlers will long be a source of argument, but, discussing actualities alone, Australia were stronger, more reliable and more imaginative in every department.” C. B. Fry says: “We should have won these Ashes. The Australian bowlers were good, not great, but they always bowl an excellent length, and their ring-craft is excellent, while ours is nil.” The “ Manchester Guardian.” in a leader, says: “Australia deservedly won the rubber, outclassing England at all points. Any apologies for the omission of Larwood and Jardine, or suggestions that the fast bowlers were embarrassed, are irrelevant to the main issue, which is that the defeats were due to bad batting, culminating in the Oval debacle. Even with Larwood England could not expect to beat Australia if her batting is unreliable.” The “ News-Chronicle.” in a leader, rays: “ A service will be done to cricket and sportsmanship if the recriminations end with the Test, which has not been a cheery encounter. It is a consolation to know that it is finished.” Bowes return* to hospital in a few days for a further operation.