ENGLAND’S VICTORY.

Waikato Times, Volume 113, Issue 18874, 18 February 1933, Page 9

ENGLAND’S VICTORY.

LARWOOD A FACTOR. ENGLIBH PRESS VIEWS. “ ONLY ONE BLEMISH.” United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright' (Reoelved Feb. 18, 10 a.m.) LONDON, Feb. 17. The Manchester Guardian says: “ Larwood was the deciding factor in winning the rubber, for he solved the seemingly Insoluble Bradman problem, with momentarily only one blemish. Too many of England’s batsmen played dull, strokeless cricket. The prize is not more than the game. There would soon be little game left If every crloketer set his mind entirely upon victory.” The Yorkshire Post says: “It Is doubtful whether England has possessed suoh a strong bowling side for 30 years.

JARDINE AND LARWOOD.

PRAISE FROM ENGLAND. United Pres 3 Assn. —Elec. TeL Copyright. LONDON, Feb. 16. The Australian Board has cabled its congratulations to Marylebone on England wlnhing the ashes. Writing In the Dally Mall, A. P. F. Chapman, who was captain of the team which retained the ashes- on the previous tour, pays a tribute to Jardmc. “He possesses a cricket brain," he | says, 11 and is always thinking and acting. He realised the Branman danger and found means to overcome it.” In an Interview Sir Stanley Jackson, who was captain of England In 1902 and 1905, said: —“All our players are worthy of hearty congratulations. Now for a pleasant game In Sydney I I am sure it will be pleasant. I have always thought that cricket without a time limit is not advisable.” The Daily Mail and the Star say the test match controversy should not he forgotten. A warm welcome awaits the Australians in 1934. The cricket writer of the Times pays tributes to Jardlne and Larwood who, he says, arc almost entirely deserving of the credit of reversing Australia’s form, which in 1930, with a young toam, promised lengthy superiority. Australian conditions demanded particular solidity of purpose, which Jadine possessed very fully. He must be given full credit for the splendid victory. Larwood, says the writer, transformed the tests into a bowler’s affair. His fortitude and stamina were remarkable, and he must be granted a place among the greatest of fast howlers. Australia’s heroes were Woodfull and O’Reilly. The Australian bowlers’ perseverence was one of the resplendent features of the tests.

MATCH AT NEWCASTLE. PROTEST TO JARDINE. HOBBS AND WARNER TO PLAY. SYDNEY, Feb. 17. An announcement that the English team to play against Northern Districts at Newcastle to-morrow will include Hobbs and Warner has caused indignation. The fear is expressed in Newcastle that it- will keep at least 5000 people away from the match. Accordingly, a protest has been sent to Jardlne. MR WARNER’S REPLY. “ IMPOSSIBLE TO REMEDY.” REST ESSENTIAL TO PLAYERS. United Press Assn. —Elec. Tel. Copyright (Received Feb. 18, 11.30 a.m.) SYDNEY, Feb. 18. In connection with the indignation caused in Newcastle by the fact that the English team, opening there today against Northern Districts includes Hobbs and Warner, the Australian Board of Control has received Newcastle's protest, and forwarded it to Mr Warner. Upon receipt of the protest, Mr Warner said there was no Intention of belittling Newcastle, but it was essential that the players should be rested for the fifth Test, lie pointed out that the position cannot now be remedied, because eight members of the learn arc still in Brisbane. Oldfield has stated that he is fit to play in the 'fifth Test.

FORM FOR 1932. AVISDEN’S LIST ANNOUNCED. KENNEDY IN FIRST PLACE. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tot. Copyright. (Received Feb. 18, 9.30 a.m.) LONDON, Feb. 17. Wisden's five best cricketers are chosen purely on English form. 'Flic list, is as follows: Kennedy (Hampshire). Astil (Leicestershire), Nayitdu (India), Voce, and F. It. Brown.