AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN.

Waikato Times, Volume 100, Issue 16814, 4 June 1926, Page 7

AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN.

NORTH ENGLAND MATCH HOME TEAM MAKE 239. VISITORS LOSE TWO FOR 31. (Router.) Received June 4, 10.45 a.m. LONDON, June 3. Tlic Australia v. North of England cricket match was resumed this morning. Tlie weather was line at die on Isc l, hut later became threatening. The wicket was good but rather soft. Thu allendajice was 100,000. When the total was 54, Sutcliffe trying a short quick single, was seen to be suffering from apparent strain of his leg, and after consultation with Carr and Bardsloy, he retired. Hallows replaced him. This partnership proved very dull, being devoid of anything approaching enterprise. Macartney was dangerous, getting much work on the ball. Gregory was variable, some balls being very good, olhers poor. In 25 minutes the score had increased by three, and then Holmes pulled a three from Gregory, and a boundary from Macartney. After five successive maidens, both became morci aggressive, especially against Ryder, who was expensive. Richardson, on the other hand, kept the batsmen quiet. The fielding was not up to the mark, (lie throwing in being very wild. Hallows took cryisidcrable time to play himself in, lie then became attractive, driving and legging excellently, finding Ryder and Mniley very much to bis liking. He' was smartly taken by Gregory' during the last over before lunch. The board then read 115 for 1. The resumption was sensational. Carr played Macartney in the first over lo rover, and called bis partner to run. Mailov returned very smartly. and bad Tlolincs run nut. In the next over, Mararlney beat Whysall. Hnlh these wickets fell without adding (o Hie score.

Watson started brightly, and when six gave two chances —first to Woodfull in Hie slips and Hie second to Richardson at silly point. ■Carr, after driving Gregory to the boundary, and lifting a ball from Macartney to the lop of the pavilion, ran out lo hit and was easily stumped. Woodfull, at third slip, was conspicuous by some brilliant stops. Richardson completely nonplussed Watson, whose wicket he secured with a fine off break.

Jupp played attractively ttll round, but the fielding, which brightened up, kept runs down, lie was occasionally at a loss against Richardson.

Smith had great difficulty with Macartney, who, assisted by a fastdrying wicket, went through a whole gamut of tricks with the ball.

Geary, when 5, gave Gregory a chance " off Richardson, but Hie ball went to the boundary.

Oldfield, behind the wickets, was very . safe. Of seven extras only one was a bye. Ryder maintained a good pace, but was not difficult.

Smilii and Geary made a good seventh .wicket, stand, carrying the total from 18U to 232. Roth placed vigorously, but Smith was not enterprising. Geary was forceful. He cut cleanly and was brilliant on the leg

Slue. Larwood was run out as the result of a magnificent throw in by Taylor, who, lidding a hit of Geary's, just inside the boundary, found the middle stump before Larwood could get home. When the Australians went in Larwood and Root opeued Ihe North’s attack. Woodfull at three, gave Larwood a difficult chance oft Roof, and had another lucky escape when six, cocking up the bail between Ihe bowler and mid-on, but it was not accepted. In Root’s next over, Banlslcy hesitated when making a hit lo leg, and lamely lined the ball lo Carr at short leg. Taylor, when two, gave a chance lo Parsons at line log, off Root. Woodfull was well held by Larwood on Ihe ground at short leg. He never settled down, and his batting was iluky. Tavlor continued forcefully. Mailcy hatted in accordance to orders, keeping his wicket intact till stumps wore drawn. It is understood that Sulcliftc lias a torn fibre and muscle in the hack of his right leg, and will be unable to play for England in the trial match on Saturday. NORTH ENGLAND —First Innings. _ Sulcliffe, retired hurt Holmes, run out •••• tlillows, r Gregory, b Macartney •• i Carr, si oldlleld. b Macartney .. U Why'sall, 1) Macnrney " Watson, li Richardson 20 .lilpp, c Woodfull, b Richardson 2-1 Smith, c Oldfield, b Mailcy .... 23 Geary, not out Hoot, b Richardson t Larwood, run out 2 Extras ‘ Total 230 Bowling analysis: Gregory look no wickets for ho; Ryder none for 40; Maearlucy three, for 72 ; Richardson three for 31 : Mailcy one for 34. AUSTRALIA —First Innings. Bard sic y. c Carr, 1) Root it Woodfull, c Larwood, h Root . . 3 ■j'aylor, not out Mailcy, not out Extras ’> Total for two wickets .... 34 SELECTING ENGLAND’S Xi. THE TRIAL GAME. LONDON, June 2. Mr P. F. Warner announces that Stevens will not play for the Rest of England in the trial match against England owing lo a sprained wrist. E. Tyidesley lias been invited io replace him. IMCOMPETE I*l T UMPIRES. AL’s'i’l! Al.l AN S IMIW G N E 1!. LONDON, June 2. Lord Harris has replied to press reports from Australia lo Ihe effect that at the imperial Cricket Conference he was alleged lo have said his in forma! ion was lb,it the class of umpiring could be improved upon in Australia. He denied Unit he had accused Australian umpires of being incapable, but. ndmilled llial Ihe quoslion was discussed at the conference. In spile of Ibis personal disavowal by Lord Harris if Is learned Unit a charge of incompetence was definitely made against Australian umpires in Ihe confereiiei'. Lord Harris said Australians as well as Englishmen had complained of it. The manager of Ihe Australian lean), Mr .Sydney Sunlit, replied that in vi' w of ibis stalemenl a dt-llnile iu(Conlinncd at foot of next column-) I

stance of incompetence should be given. Further words followed. Uord Harris declined to give the information asked for, whereupon, Mr Smifcn addressed the chairman suggesting that, as no instance had been given by Lord Harris, the conference could proceed with Hie next business. LORD HARRIS EXPLAINS. (Australian and N.Z. Press Assn.) Received May 4. 9.30 a.m. LONDON, June 3. Elaborating his denial. I-ord Harris stated- “What 1 said about umpiring in \h si nil in has been gravely distorted. 1 mentioned ilie subject willi a view In ascertaining whether something could not tie done lo give umpires more practice, because good umpiring depends upon Ihe eye. and an accurate ~ye, depends upon praelicc. I slated Hint reports bad been received here after Ihe last visit Hint the umpiring in Australia generally speaking and Crocket I excepted, was not sal is factory. 'l'iie Australian represcnlalives demurred and said the umpiring there was as good as ill England. I replied Uial i did nut see how that could he. lur lliere is not Ihe same opportunity for practice' as here. The Australians asked my authority, which I declined lo give, lull said on informal ion we had received i felt fully .justified in apprising them of the feeling in this mailer. As we could not agree Ihe mailer was dropped.