A DRAWN MATCH

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 128, 23 February 1921, Page 5

A DRAWN MATCH

ENGLAND* V. NEW SOUTH WALER MONOTONOUSLY SLOW PLAY By Telegraph—Press Association-Copyright. 1 (Rec. February 22, 11.45. p:m.) Sydney, February 22. The weather was cloudy and cool, for the continuation of the cricket match England v. New South Wales. With Hobbs disabled, Douglas decided to take no chances, and it was soon apparent that the side was playing for a draw, which would be the outcome unless the match were concluded before lunch on Wednesday. Play throughout was monotonously slow, and at times decidedly dreary. After lunch rain seemed imminent, but the influence of a strong southerly cleared the clouds away. Woolley added eight to his overnight total before he was bowled by Hendry when playing back to a wellpitched ball. Fender showed enterprise during his brief stay, but Waddington showed how not to score, his contribution being three in thirty minutes. Douglas reached 20 in 70 minutes and 50 in two hours, the crowd meanwhile being unsparing in its criticism. Collins added another bowler, Punch, to the list, making eight, but with no avail, before the tea adjournment. Wilson, after 70 minutes, was tempted by a coaxer from Andrews, and was caught at outside mid-on by Bardsley. 7 —30— 365. Strudwick found the boundary before falling to a similar ball as Wilson’s from Andrews, being caught by Taylor at extra mid-off. Parkin scored a brace before stepping out to Andrews, and being stumped by Oldfield. Hobbs being absent, the innings terminated for 381. Douglas carried his bat for 82, made in. 187 minutes. Andrews finished with the best bawling figures: three wickets for 44 runs. The fielding was excellent throughout, although Fender and Waddington were both dropped oefore scoring. Folkard and Macartney opened for New South Wales, and both were out when the total was eleven. Hendry and Punch followed, Collins apparently’ giving the minor batsmen a strike in view of tho imminent draw, as it was agreed that there should be no play on Wednesday. The original agreement provided that if necessary there should be play for two hours on the fifth day. Hendry and' Punch, by cautious yet enterprising batting, reached 150 in S 6 minutes. Play was stopped owing to the failing light, and the match was drawn. Tho following are tho scores:— ENGLAND. First innings ?. +27 Second Innings. Rhodes, c. Mailcy, b. Hendry 17 Makepeace, c. Punch, b. Gregory .. 0 Hendren, c. Oldfield, b. Gregory 66 Woolley, b. Hen-dry 138 Douglas, not out 82 Fender, c- Mailcy, b. Hendry 27 ■Waddington, e. Andrews-, b. Mailey 3 Milson, c. Bardsley, b. Andrews ... 30 Strudwick, c. Taylor, b. Andrews ... 4 Parkin, st. Oldfield, b. Andrews .... 2 Hobbs (absent) — Extras 12 Total ...® 381 Bowling averages:—Andrews, three wickets for 44 runs; Mailey, two for 122; Hendry, two for 50; Gregory, two for 69; Folkard, none for 29; Macartney, none for 25; Collins, none for 12; Punch, none for 18. [According to the scores Hendry took three wickets and Mailey only o-ne.'J NEW SOUTH WALES. First innings ++7 Second Innings. Folkard,. b. Waddington ■ 0 Macartney, b. Waddington 6 Hendry, not out 66 Punch, not out 63 Extras 16 Total for two wickets 151 THE FIFTH TEST MATCH HOBBS MAY BE UNABLE TO PLAY. (Rec.. February 22, 11.45 p.m.) Sydney, February 22. There is some doubt whether Hobbs will bo able to appeal in the Tost match on Friday Andrews has been selected as twelfth man. australianYenglish tour KELLEWAY UNABLE TO GO. (Rec. February 23, 1.15 a.m.) Sydney, February 22. Kclleway has notified that he will be unable to visit England.—Press Assn. NEW SOUTH WALES DEFEATS QUEENSLAND (Rec. February 2J, 1.15 a.m.) ' Brisbane, Febniary 22. New South' Wales in the second innings scored 268—O’Keefe 72. Ayres took seven wickets for 88. Queensland, in the second innings, made 189 (Oxenham 66, Sheppard 40). Randall took five wickets for 97/ runs, and Ives, four for 43. New South Wales won by 102 runs.— Press Assn. PROTECTION OF PITCHES c London, February 21. The "Manchester Guardian” says that true! cricket lovers were dismayed to read that, although it rained' overnight, the Sydney wicket was not affected owing to its being protected. Cricket is an oudoor game, and to its glorious uncertainty its greatest fascination isi attributable. The finest team is that which is prepared for- every change in conditions—a team chosen and prepared for all weathers. A true rule should be not to protect the pitches throughout the game.—Aus-N.Z. Cable Assn