FINAL TEST MATCH

Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14601, 28 February 1921, Page 5

FINAL TEST MATCH

AUSTRALIANS SCORE 892 SOME BRILLIANT BATTING. V ENGLISHMEN LOSE TWO FOR 2i. (United Press Association.) Received February 27, 5.5 p.m. ■SYDNEY, February 26. The second day's piny in the test match commenced in intense hot weather. The wicket was excellent an,d the stands were quickly occupied by shadeseekers. The bulk of the male spectators discarded coats and collars and sought solace in handkerchief folds, the arena presenting a magpie spectacle. The Englishmen were obviously affected by the heat, the majority wearing sombreros and requiring occasional regaling wilh liquid refreshments. Careful Play.

Macartney and Taylor settled down to careful play, but the. latter added or.ly ten, when Hendren annexed an opportunity at third man off Douglas.— 3-32-89. Macartney and Gregory played steadily for a while, Gregory particularly watching the ball closely, but relentlessly punishing loose deliveries. The batsmen gradually collared the bowling and laid the foundation of a partnership which added two short of the double century to Ihe score. Macartney. bv perfect timing and crisp all-round-the-wleket strokes, further confirmed the reputation that he is in the first flight of the world's batsmen. When at 62 Macartney attempted to drive a no ball from Fender, but missed, the bad hitting his wicket. Gregory then threatened to overtake Macartney, but the latter drew away, approaching the century and establishing a lead of 30, with Gregory entering the no's, compiled by vigorous forceful batting, chiefly in front of the wicket. At 93 Gregory touched a fast ball from Fender. Slrudwick smartly accepting. Armstrong followed, but was brilliantly taken With one hand at first slip by Woolley in the same over. Ryder was set the task of retrieving Victoria's reputation, hut exposed his wicket. Fender promptly expressing his appreciation by hitting hi.-- middle peg. Macartney opened out in artistic fashion, reaching i">7 by a faultless display by the tea adjournment. Douglas had tried six howlers before meeting with success. Fender earlier in the day had 33 runs registered against him for no wickets, but on Ids second visit to the crease he found the length immediately. Macartney Hits Out. After tea Macartney abandoned caution and indulged in boundary shots on the slightest provocation, equalling Collins' 162 (the previous best score in the tests this season) after four hours' play. A few runs later lie lifted Fender to the outside mid-en, where Hobbs took an easy catch. Macartney's effort was without a chance and a brilliant display.—7-170-356. Kclleway and Carter found the fence on several occasions before returning to the pavilion. Mailey running down the pitch missed Wilson and was clean bowled. The innings terminated for 392. Fender, who howled well, pitching in leg breaks, carried off the howling honours with five for 90. The fielding, though greatly handicapped by terrilie heat, was excellent. Hendren as usual repeatedly eliciting applause for his splendid work on the boundary. England's Second Venture.

England opened their second innings with Rhodes and Woolley to the bowling of McDonald and Kelleway. With one opposite his name. Woolley played a straight bat to a good length ball from Kellcway, who, following up, effected a smart catch. Makepeace fared littl" better. He tipped one from McDonald dangerously close to Armstrong's left hand at second slip, and in the succceding over he tempted Gregory at first slip off Kellcway, and the fieldsman accepted it. —2-7-1 i. Wilson and Rhodes played out time. 'l'lie attendance was 33,000, the takings being £3OOO. The following arc the scores:— AUSTRALIA. First Innings. Collins, c Fender, b Parkin 5 Rardsley, c Fender, b Douglas ... 7 Macartney, c Hobbs, b Fender . . . 170 Taylor, c Hendren, h Douglas .... 32 Gregory, c Strudwick, b Fender .. 93 Armstrong, c Woolley, b Fender .. o Ryder, h Fender 2 K'elleway, c Strudwick, b Wilson . . 32 Carter, c Woolley, b Fender 17 Mailcy, b Wilson 3 McDonald, not out "i Extras 26 Total r?O2 The wickets fell as follows: 1 for id. 2 for 21, 3 for 89, 4 for 257, 5 for 287, G for 313, 7 for 350, S for 381, 0 for 3.57. 10 for 302. Rowling: Rhodes took no wickets for 23 runs, Fender live for '.m one no bull), Wilson two for 28, Woolley none for 38 (one no ball',, Parkin one for 83, Douglas two for 84. ENGLAND! First Innings .' 20 i Second Innings. Woolley, c and b Kellcway 1 Rhodes', not out 10 Makepeace, c Gregory, b Kelleway 7 Wilson, not ou( 4 Extras 2 Total for (wo wickets 2-'i LATER. TO-DAY'S PLAY. ENGLAND FOUR FOR 75. (Special Message.) SYDNEY, February 28. The weather is tine and hot. The wicket, is excellent. The' Englishmen have losl four for 75. Rhodes, not out 2i Wilson 3 Hobbs 34 Wilson was hoofed by the crowd. but, Hobbs had a Haltering reception^ THE ENGLISH TOUR. HENDRY TO GO. SYDNEY, February 27. Hendry has been selected as 15th man in place of Kelleway for the English lour.