BOWLERS AND RESIN.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1342, 20 January 1912, Page 5

BOWLERS AND RESIN.

—— IN BIQ CRICKET. A DEBATABLE QUE3HONV St Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Sydney, January 19. In Tofarenoo to the cable stating that during the Adokido Test, Douglas quesionod tho propriety of Kelloway and Hordorn using rosin on their fingers when howling, considering it unfair to employ artificial aid, it was pointed out that wickotkeopers used a sticky preparation on their gloves. Reference to the rules of cricket threw no light on. the subject, which was discussed without any feeling. THE OPINION OF M. A'. NOBLE, (Roc. January 13, 9.30 p.m.) Sydney, January 19. Noble mil give his decision as to whether ho will play iii the Tests on January 27. Discussing the Englishmen's objection to resin used by bowlers, Noble declared that he always used it, mid. the fieldsmen also. The use was not to enable tho bowler to break more, but simply to prevent the ball from slipping. The same advantage could bo gained by rubbing tho ball on the ground. Hopkins said that tho Australians used resin in England, and he never heard of any objection there. A PROTEST. (Bee. January 20, 0.15 a.m.) Sydney, January 19. Six. of the, certainties for the English tom have written to tho Beard of Control protesting against tlie appointment of a secretary, and state that they will not g.i unless they are allowed to appoint their own manager. Tlioy'do not object tto thio Board oppointoo accompanying them if tho Board pays tho expenses. MATCH AGAINST BALLARAT. (Rec. January 20, 1.5 a.m.) Sydney, January 19. The English crickotors have commenced k match against Ballarat. Ballarat has lost two wickets for 140. M. Herring (not out) 93, and E. Herring (not out) 30 aTO tho chief scorers.