COMMENTS OF THE PRESS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 122, 16 February 1921, Page 7

COMMENTS OF THE PRESS

ARMSTRONG'S PERFORMANCES EULOGISED. Sydney, February 15.

The "Herald” says:—“Armstrong, in making his third century in Test matches this season, proved himself a leader in every sense, and on each occasion at a time when runs were sorely needed. He has completed his thousand runs in firstclass matches this season, and also his 2000 in Test cricket, which has . been equalled previously only by Sid. Gregory, Hill, and Trumpet. _ The Englishmen’s inexplicable stonewalling on a good wicket and to slow bowling seamed ridiculous.” The "Telegraph” says“ Armstrong s

performance was a triumph for a nick man, who should have been in bed. Be was compelled to retire eventually. A remarkable feature of the match was the absence of sundries! Dolphin allowed none, and Carter one, which he thought had bowled the batsman. Rhodes, khough still at the wickets, has no right to be there—a more fluky innings is unimaginable.” —Press Assn. London, February 14.

Tho "Star,” commenting on Armstrong, says:—“ln our losses he had the biggest hand. He seems to have the eleven inspired bv his genius, mid willing workers for him to tho last ounce of stamina. History Will tell the full story of the unfortunate squabble in Australian cricket management by tho Board of Control. Suffice it to say, had certain people prevailed, Armstrong would have been excluded instead of leading Australia to victory. The voice of the Australian people has been heard in no uncertain tone. Wo may have heard the last of tho Armstrong vendetta.”

Tho "Manchester Guardian” says:— “We were doing well, and then the old stoi-y. Just when we were safest there’s an Armstrong touch. What a man he is in moments of trouble and responsibility! The severer the ordeal the mightier ho is.”—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.