DRAWN GAME.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18690, 13 May 1926, Page 13

DRAWN GAME.

AUSTRALIA V. SURREY.

CLOSING STAGES OF PLAY.

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LONDON, May 11. The Australians' match with Surrey was drawn. Surrey in its first innings made 260. Australia in its second innings made 74 for two wickets. The attendance was 3000, and the weather was overcast and windy, while the wicket was soft. Tho partnership between Sandham and I'. J. Gregory severely tested Australia's bowling, the batsmen bringing off many shots to all puts of the field. It also tested the smartness of the fielding, their quick running between wickets often making twos into threes. Sandham played a patient, sound game, while Gregory was stylish and free. Ryder maintained a good length, but Macartney was the main cause of Surrey's dismissal. He bowled 38 OTcrs, 20 of which were maidens. The soft wicket suited him, and he always had the batsmen in difficulties.. Gregory, when '29, had a lucky escape, snicking a ball which landed a yard in front of Collins.

Sandham gave a bright exhibition, making brilliant leg strokes. His score included one five and four fours. He took 200 minutes to make his 84.

Gregory continued confidently, and with a variety of strokes scored rapidly, getting 10 off one over, including two boundaries.

Collins made frequent changes of bowling, using mainly Grimmett, Macartney, and Gregory. The last-named, however, was most erratic. Peach played a sound, vigorous game. Although there were only 90 minutes left for play, the Australians opened seriously, and took no chances, and the batting vajßnot enterprising. Ryder was more aggressive than Bardsley, bub both were unhappy when facing Shepherd, being content to wait for suitable balls to punch.

The closing stages, which were without incident, consisted merely of batting practice, varied with occasional singles. Ryder batted 75 minutes. Scores are as follows: —

AUSTRALIA. First Innings. H. L. Collins, c and b Lockton ... 7 W. Bardsley, run out ... ... 34 C. G. Macartney, c Shepherd, b Peach S3 J. M. Taylor, b Peach 76 W. M. Woodfull, c Shepherd, b Lockton ••• ••• 118 J. S. Ryder, c Lockton, b Fender 2 A. J. Richardson, c Hobbs, Fender ... ... ••• 5 H. L. Hendry, c R. J. Gregory, b Lockton ... •■• 68 J. M. Gregory, not out ... ... 14 W. A. Oldfield, c R. J. Gregory, b Lockton ... ••• " Extras 16 Total for nine wickets (declared) 395 Bowling Analysis.—Peach, two for 83; Lockton, four for 105; Shepherd, none for 36; Fender, two for 91; Fenley, none for 64. Second Innings. J. S. Ryder, c Strudwick. b Fenley 85 W. Bardsley, lbw, b Fenley ... 15 A. Richardson, not out ... ... 17 W. A. Oldfield, not out 3 Extras ••• ••• 4 Total for two wickets ... 74 Bowling Analysis.—Peach, none for 13; Shepherd, none for 21; Lockton, none for 14; Fenley, two for 17; Fender, none for 5. ' SURREY. First Innings. J. B. Hobbs, lbw, b Macartney ... 22 A. Sandham, st Oldfield, b Richardson ... ••• ••• 84 C. Baldwin, c Ryder, b Gregory ... 14 T. Shepherd, st Oldfield, b Grim-

mett It. J. Gregory, b Macartney ... 36 C Dailv, b Macartney ... 1 P. G. H. Fender, c Gregory, b Macartney , •■• ••• 16 H. A. Peach,' b Macartney ... 39 H. Strudwick, c Oldteld, b Macartney ... • .•• ••• J. H. Lockton. not out ... ... 13 S. Fen ley, b Gregory ... ... 2 Extras •■• * ••■ 1'

Total 260 Bowling Analysis.—Gregory, two for 77; Macartney, six for 63; Richardson, one for 25; Grimmett, one for 72; Ryder, none for 11. TOUR TO PROCEED. (AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION.) (Received May 12th, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, May 11. The cricket tour will be carried out in its entirety. There is no reason for the suggestion,that it will be cancelled because of the strike, and it is in fulfilment of the desire of the Marylebone Club as well as of the Cotnties that the Australians are proceeding according to schedule.

Members of the team are weary, owing to the cojd weather, which is interfering with attendances more than the strike.

The Australians are ready to meet Cambridge, though at present the majority of the students are working at the docks or elsewhere. This is the only engagement likely to be interfered with.

All the teams are experiencing difficulties regarding travel, and expenses have been increased owing to the necessity of engaging motor-cars. An hour after the close of the Surrey match, the Australians left for Southampton per car at a cost of £BO which is three times greater than the cost by rail. The weather and the absence of publicity in the newspapers are affecting the crowds, which were expected to be a record when the conditions were normal. At present, however, the takings have more than covered expenses.

Mr Sydney Smith, despite the additional worry, is cheerful and confident.