TEST CRICKETERS

Waipukurau Press, Volume XXIX, Issue 154, 9 July 1934, Page 2

TEST CRICKETERS

AUSTRALIAN INDISPOSED CHIPPERFIEELD NOT BETTER By Telegraph—Copyright—Press As. LONDON, July 7. Neither Bradman nor Chipperfield was well enough to field to-day. Bradman had a good night and his temperature is normal, but Chipperfield, who was affected by the hot conditions, had a disturbed rest and his temperature is slightly higher. Kippax, who was the worst of the three, had a fair night. It is believed that the germ is closely allied to at least one germ which is probably fount in influenza. The Australians, shortly after their arrival in England, suffered equally from a mysterious "sore eye inffuenza. ” The “Wimbledon germ” attacks suddenly and departs as quickly. The Test team has been advised to wear caps when playing. The epidemic is puzzling medical men. It was an ironic fact that, at Manchester, of all places, the Australians should be affected by the sun. The heat caused Woodfull to employ Wall and O’Reilly only for short spells, and Wall did not generate his customary pace. At lunch time on Friday, Bradman complained of feeling sick, and Woodfull decided not to risk him in the intense heat. Barnett fielded in his place after lunch. There were three substitutes on the field when Fleetwood-Smith came on in place of Ponsford, who walked off carrying one of his boots. With his boot repaired Ponsford shortly returned. Chipperfield went off before the tea adjournment, groggy as though affected by the heat, and Barnett substituted for him. Kippax, Bradman and Chipperfield returned to their hotel during the afternoon all suffering from sore throats. Chipperfield was in a bilious condition. The manager of the Australian team, Mr C. H. Bushby, stated that Bradman and Chipperfield were

suffering from headaches and sore throats and felt silk. Their complaint apparently resembled "Wimbledon throat. ’ ’ < Three Players in Bed All three went to bed, and, furthermore, Woodfull was just throwing off the effects of this ' mysterious germ on Friday, while one or two other members of the team, including Brown, were either recovering from or battling with the symptoms. It is believed that Bradman, Chipperfield, Kippax, and Brown, caught the germ at Wimbledon. Six hundred spectators at the Test match were treated for heat-stroke, sun-stroke and fainting. The "Dispatch” states that the throat epidemic is sweeping Britain. Many school children are affected. A specialist says the malady is due to dust causing slightly septic throats. There is no need for worry. It will pass off in a day or two. HIS MAJESTY’S SYMPATHY LONDON, Last Night. Sir Clive Wigram, of behalf of his Majesty, has telegraphed Mr Bushby expressing sympathy with the team’s invalids and hoping for their early recovery. The latest advices state that . Bradman is slightly better and Mr Bushby hopes that he may have recovered sufficiently to bat to-mor-row. Chipperfield’s progress is slower and a medical report tomorrow morning is being awaited before a decision is made as to whether he will bat, which is questionable. TLYDESLEY’S RECORD HUNDRED CENTURIES LONDON, Last Night. Tyldesley has now scored his 100 centuries. The record English score for one innings at Manchester was that of 446 runs gained in 1905.