THE M .C.C. ELEVEN.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1296, 27 November 1911, Page 5

THE M .C.C. ELEVEN.

BATSMEN TOO CAUTIOUS. SPECTATORS DO NOT LIKE IT. By Telcpraiih-Prcsß AGEociiilion-CopvriElH Sydnoy, November 23. The "Sydney Morning Herald," commenting on the first day's iday in the trinket match England v. New South Wales, slates that England gave a disappointing display uf over-cautious batting which the spectator:, did not appreciate. Tlio "Daily Telegraph" says:—"Tho threatening weather suggested that sound policy would have been to make runs even at tho cost of tho wickets. Instead, England made Macartney look a champion bowler on a wicket that was unsuited to his style. But if it is the stylo of tho Englishmen to go slow the spectators will havo to grin and bear it, or stay away. Whon we want to say nice things about a slow batsman we say 'ho is solid.' Tho visitors aro the solidest combination yet seen in Australin." WICKET UNFIT FOR PLAY. Sydney, November 25. It rained lightly throughout Friday night, and thcro was still a drizzlo this morning. As the wicket was unfit for play, tho match between tho M.C.C. cloven and New South Wales was not resumed. Tho match is limited to four days. WARNER'S ILLNESS. Sydney, November 25. Tho illness of P. F. Warner, tho English captain, is more serious than was at first thought. Ho is suffering from a duodenal ulcer. It is not dangerous, but. the doctors say it will be impossible for him to play in tho first Test match, commencing on December 15. Yesterday he was admitted to a private hospital. GUNN DISABLED. (Rec. November 20, 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, November 25. While playing on Friday Guun received a ball from Minuelt on the back of tho right hand, but continued to play; subsequently it was discovered that a small bone was fractured, and probably he will now be unable to play beforo the first Test match. COLTS GAME TO BE PLAYED. Sydney, November 25. The English cricket team will play a team of colts on December 21 and 22, instead of the Maitland match.

INTER-STATE MATCH. HUGE SCORE BY VICTORIA. (Rec. November 25, 7.50 p.m.) Melbourne, November 25. The cricket match between Victoria and South Australia was continued to-day. The Victorians' first innings closed for 553, the chief scorers being: Armstrong, 250; Seitz, 101; Cnrkcck, 68; and Brown, 48. Tho bowling figures of the South Australians were: Eces, fivo wickets for IGG runs; Whitty, three for 116; and Chamberlain, two for 51. At tho close of tho day's play, South Australia had lost seven wickets for 131 runs. Dolling (not out) GG, C. Hill 17, and Down 23 were tho chief scorers. ARMSTRONG'S GREAT INNINGS. (Rec. November 2G, 5.5 p.m.) Melbourne, November 2G. Armstrong's score in tho inter-State match is a record for Victoria. Ho played a great innings, scoring freely throughout, and his display completely disposed of any doubts regarding his form.