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Waikato Times, Volume 109, Issue 18341, 29 May 1931, Page 7

LATER.

VIVIAN EULOGISED, PAGE’S PLAY PRAISED. OXFORD’S BRILLIANT FIELDING. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright. (Received May 29, 10.30 a.m.) LONDON, May 28. The wicket was Inspeoted this afternoon, when in view of the sodden state of the pitoh, it was decided to abandon play for the day. Vivian’s suocess yesterday is highly pleasing to New Zealanders. The visitors’ task was made easier by the perfect state of the wioket and the weakness of Oxford’s attack. Mr Howard Marshall, in the Daily Telegraph referring to New Zealand batting, says;—Vivian was not afraid. He hit the ball from the start, and his footwork was particularly good. Tho batsman showed that he has all the strokes.’' “ Page batted in a thoroughly workmanlike fashion, and played extremely good cricket." Owen-Smith, the South African, was Oxford’s most successful howler. He turns the ball appreciably from leg, but his figures were distinctly flattering. The later batsmen almost presented their wickets. Of the other bowlers, who were mainly medium pace, AVellings was the steadiest. Oxford’s fielding was the finest the New Zealanders have yet encountered and it probably saved their side 150 runs.