CRICKET

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 208, 28 May 1921, Page 7

CRICKET

AUSTRALIA V. OXFORD

A DRAWN GAME

By Telcgraph-Prces Association—Copyright

London, May 26

The Australians’ match against Oxford was drawn. Rain interfered with the play. The Australians’ first innings realised 294. and Oxford had one wicket down for 174 when stumps were drawn.

Hendry’s enterprising batting was Ihe feature of this morning's play, which was delayed for forty minutes through rain. Stevens and Brice commanded the attack, being compelled to utilise plenty of sawdust to ensure a securo lootuold. Hailey escaped stumping when ho was 6. Then both batsmen briskly added to the score, registering a half-century in. half an hour. Hendry's off-drives particularly wero executed gracefully, with excellent timing. Glasgow and Franklin were unable to separate the pair. Hendry ran quarter-way down the pitch to meet Franklin. When the partnership had realised 63, Glasgow broke through Mailey's defence, and, with an additional 14 runs on the board, Oldfield put his leg in front of one from the same bowler. The Australians had a lead of 114. Hendry's 42 in fifty-five minutes impressed the thousand spcctators.

Owing to a shower of rain, an early luncheon was arranged. Bickmore and Jardine opened against. Gregory and Armstrong. When Bickmore was 7he gave a. chance to Oldfield off Gregory, but it was not accepted. Hendry relieved Gregory’, jnd two minutes later an adjournment was made on account of tho rain. Play was resumed after ninety minutes’ delay. Bickmore succumbed to Armstrong’s first over. One for 25. Holdsworth joined Jardine, and a period of defensive play followed. The batsmen made many good strokes, but the fielding kept down the runs. Fifty runs were scored in seventy-four minutes. The wicket was not biting. Armstrong tried quick bowling changes, without effect. Both batsmen became aggressive a.nd walked out fearlessly and hit Armstrong for 4’.«. The second fifty took thirty-five minutes. Ten minutes from time Jardine reached 99. the highest score against the Australians on the tour. The pair kept the field busy until the call of time. Jardine played a chenceless innings, and hit nine fours. The following are the scores :— AUSTRALIA. First Innings. Collins, c. Jardine, b. Blaikie 32 Mayne, run out 5 Macartney, b. Stevens 77 Taylor, c. Holdsworth, b. Glasgow ... 49 Andrews, b. Glasgow 3 Pellew, b. Stevens - 27 Gregory, c. Stevens, b. Price 12 Armstrong, st. Ward, b. Stevens 1 Hendry, not out 42 Mailer, b. Glasgow 29 Oldfield, 1.b.w., b. Glasgow 4 Extras 13 Total • 294 [There is a discrepancy of nine runs.) Bowling Analysis.—Price took one wicket for 70 runs; Blaikie, one for 40; Glasgow, four for 74; Bettington, none for 20; Stevens, three for 49; Franklin, none for 19. OXFORD UNIVERSITY. First innings ISS Second Innings. Bickmore, b. Armstrong 19 Jardine, not out !X> Holdsworth, not out 57 Extras ••• 2 Total for one wicket 174 Bowling Analysis—Gregory took no wickets for 16 runs; Armstrong, one for 24; Hendry, none for 24; Macartney, none for 26; Collins, none for 28; Mailey, none for 26; Pellew, none for 7; Andrews, none for 11.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. A RUMOURDENIED London, May 26. Air. Sydney Smith has telegraphed to the Australian Press Association: "There is nothing whatever in the rumour that Bardsiey is bringing a team to England. Give an absolute denial from me.’’— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. QUESTION OF HOURS OF PLAY

London, May 26.

The "Evening Standard” says the hours question between the Australians and the English cricket authorities may be brought to a head soon. It is conceded that Armstrong is correct in saying that the Australians are under a big strain here, but if the visitors wish a day off 1 before the Tests it is hardly right simnlv to send what, is uractically an ultimatum to the county clubs. A two days’ match at Yorkshire would he. simply futile and a waste of lime, and would not. attract the public. The matter should be settled amicably by tho Board of Control before other learns cornu from Australia. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

ENGLISHMEN SCORE WELL

London, May 26

Playing for Essex. Douglas made. 181, unfinished, out of 331) for eight, wiekels. He prevented a collapse, with the a“sistance of Hare, a new Essex amateur, who llm far is 72 not out. It was a brilliant ninth wicket stand. ’Tyldesley in the second innings against Hampshire made 137.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable .Assn.

E. Waddy scored 109 not out. when playing for Warwickshire against Middlesex.