THE TEST MATCH.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1454, 31 May 1912, Page 5

THE TEST MATCH.

AUSTRALIANS CONGRATULATEDBy Telesraph-Presa Assoclation-Copyrisht London, May 29. The newspapers publish congratulatory remarks regarding tho brilliant cricket of the Australians in the Test Match. Tho "Manchester Guardian" speaks particularly of the excellent fielding of tho Australians, who, it says, appear thoroughly to understand one another. Their recent successes have palpably increased their confidsnce. The "Weslminster Gazette" says such cricket should restore the pastime to its old popularity. AUSTRALIAN SATISFACTION. Sydney, May 30. Commenting on the Test Match, tho "Herald" says:-"Given a continuance of the keenness shown, by the Australians, we can surely hope that the aforetime despised contingent will give an oxcellem account of itself in the remaining battles." The "Daily Telegraph" Temarks:— "What the play shows most markedly is that the English wickets suit the Australian bowlers, especially those of the tjpe for the tour." A CORRECTION. London, May 29. The statement that in the Test Match, in the second innings of the South Africans, Ward fell and was bowled by Matthews, is incorrect. Ward was cleverly sought by Matthews off his own bowling. I* was Matthews who fell. MATTHEWS AND THE "HAT TRICK." Melbourne, May 30. Williamsfown residents aro so enthusiastic over Matthews's "hat trick" performance in the Test Match that they are forwarding to the AVilliamstown player the best bat obtainable in Australia. THE WARWICKSHIRE TEAM. (Rec. May 31, 0.25 a.m.) London, May 30. The Warwickshire team, which is to meet tho Australians at Birmingham to- j day, will consist of the following:—Foster, Stephons, Hands, Quaife, Sanfcall, Kinnoir, Charlesworth, Smith-, Field, Baker, and. Parsons.