THE THIRD TEST.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1341, 19 January 1912, Page 5

THE THIRD TEST.

DIVERS OPINIONS. GENERAL CALL FOR NOBLE. THE USE OF RESIN. BY HORDEHN AND KELLEWAY. By Telegraph-l'i-css Association—OopyrishJ Sydney, January 18. The "Sydney Morning Herald" says:— "England's win was thoroughly deserved. The result was a tremendous shock to our sporting pride in ourselves. It is right that we should realise the occasion as a cricket misadventure of tho first order. Wc were beaten in both the second and third Tests in tho first stage of the game by bowling superior to our batting, and in the latter stages by batting superior to our bowling. Australia's cricket supremacy of many years is very seriously menaced, and active measures arc imperative if it is not to bo surrendered to the challengers." _ Tho "Herald" suggests, amongst other 'remedies, an attempt should be made to secure Noble's services. Tho "Daily Telegraph" declares that tho Englishmen were noticeably superior in the solidity of their batting, and were not so liable to be rattled out for small scores. In bowling, again, the Englishmen undoubtedly excel. Tho match leaves an uneasy impression that the Australians are in some way susceptible to collapse. Dealing with the suggested changes in the team, the "Telegraph" says it must he admitted that as it is now constituted, from the selected best twclvo or thirteen players, it has been twice outplayed and pretty badly beaten. NOBLE'S SERVICES NEEDED. , Sydney, January 18. Many letters appeared in tho press in favour of securing Noble's services for the ' remaining Test matches . Noble, when approached, explained that to re-enter Test- cricket would interfere with the practice of his profession. 1 The "Herak- "in its comments, said it would not be .surprising if Noble, who is very keen on Australia retaining the supremacy, once more takes the field against the Englishmen. (Ree. January 19, 0.35 a.m.) Adelaide, January IS. Hill heartily supports the suggestion that Noble should play in the remaining tests. BOARD OF CONTROL. Melbourne, January 18. Over seventy applications have. been ; received for the position of the Board of Control's representative accompanying . the cricket team to England. MR. FRANK LAVER REPLIES. L Melbourne, January 18. " Mr. Frank Laver, manager of the last " team, in replying to criticism of the amount paid'in tips, said he does not consider, the amount excessive. NOBLE INTERVIEWED. > (Rec. January 18, 9.35 p.m.) i _ Sydney, January 18. t Noble, when interviewed, could not 3 give a definite decision in regard to play- . ing in the next Test. He attributed the [ defeat in the last match as probably due . to the telegram sent by M'Alister to i Hill, suggesting that he should leave himself out. The insult doubtless upset j Hill and other members of the team. "PREMIUM ON CAUTION." / (Ree. January 19, 0.38 a.m.) London, January 18. The "Daily. Telegraph" states that the unlimited time of test matches puts a false premium on caution. ' The paper adds that it is questionable whether Barnes and Foster would have been successful if Trunipcr's and Duff's policy of giving bowlers instant trouble ' had been adopted. For the Australians' ! merit it has unstinted admiration. They displayed splendid cricket pluck. [ CARTER'S EFFORT. London, January 18. [ Tho "Westminster Gazetto" states that , Carter's performance was the most remarkable effort of tho match. He was last to bat in tho first innings. After a long and trying scrvico in the field ho 1 went in first wicket down in the second innings—a feat of physical endurance to excite wonder. ENGLAND THE BETTER SIDE. London, January 18. "Sporting Life" says:—Despite Rausford's and Ti'umper'6 injuries and all the honour of a forlorn hope, gallantly fought, the Englishmen proved theiu- [ selves tho better side. It is evident that the colonials lack effectivo bowling when ] Hordern is mastered. BOWLERS USING RESIN. London, January 18. The "Daily Telegraph," after inquiries : in cricket circles, regarding Douglas's protest about Kellcway's and Hordern's use of resin, states that the general opinion is that artificial aids to bowlers is unsportsmanlike. The use of sawdust is not analogous, as it is intended to bring tie ball back to its normal condition. Some informants recall that wicket-keep-ers sometimes use a mixture of oil and resin on their gloves, and thus transfer a certain proportion of resin to the ball, and so assist tho bowler. RETICENT SECRETARY. London, January IS. Mr. Lacey, secretary of 'the Marylcbono Club, refused to express an opinion.