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Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 272, 11 August 1921, Page 5

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AN EASY WIN FOR AUSTRALIA WARWICKSHIRE BEATEN BY AN INNINGS By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, August 9. The Australians defeated Warwickshire by an innings and 61 runs. The Australians did not continue their innings to-day, Armstrong declaring it closed. In their second innings Warwickshire were disposed of for 118. The weather was fine and tha wicket firm after rolling. Bates and Green faced Gregory and M'Donald, and the first four overs were maidens. Off the first seven overs only six runs were scored. In half an hour 22 went up, of which Bates was responsible for 20. At 27 Armstrong relieved M'Donald. Green went at 81, stumped by Oldfield. Bates, when his score was 23, played a vorker on to his wicket. Quaife partnered Charlesworth, and at 43 M'Donald went on vice Gregory. Off his first over Armstrong brilliantly caught Quaife. Charlesworth and Holdsworth carried the total to 63. The halicontury took sixty-five minutes to obtain. Charlesworth was caught by Ryder. Just previously M'Donald had dropped him. off Armstrong. The wickets fell fast after luncheon. Scorer failed to negotiate one of M'Donald’s full-pitches, Holdsworth played the same bowler on, and Smart spooned one to Collins. Seven for 89. Oldfield then bagged Partridge. Cross partnered Rotherham, who was missed by Taylor in the long field, off Armstrong, when he had made a single. The pair brought the score to 112 before M'Donald found Rotherham’s stumps. The end came with M'Donald bowling Howell. The following are the scores:— AUSTRALIA. Seven wickets for 312 Innings declared closed. Bowling Analysis.—Howell took two wickets for 67 runs; Rotherham, none for 73; Partridge, three for 56; Quaife, two for 56; Scorer, none for 19. WARWICKSHIRE. First innings 133 Second Innings. Green, st. Oldfield, b. Armstrong 7 Bates, b. Gregory V"? Quaife, c. Armstrong, b. M Donald - £ Charlesworth, c. Ryder, b. M'Donald 8 Holdsworth, b. M'Dcuald ™ Scorer, b. M'Donald “ Smart, c. Collins, b. Armstrong 3 Partridge, st. Oldfield, b. Armstrong 8 Rotherham, b. M'Donald H Cross, not out . Howell, b. M'Donald a Extras Bowling Analysis—Gregory took one wicket for 19 runs; M'Donald, six for 52; Armstrong, three for 39. M'DONALD AND THE NELSON CLUB A VERBAL ARRANGEMENT. London, August 9. Despite the Nelson Club's announcement, the Australian Press Agency is authoritatively informed that M d has not signed, but has merely verbally promised to play for it. lie will return to Australia next season, but members of the team still assort that it is most unlikely that he will leave Australia. Aus.-N‘Z. Cable Assn. AN EXCITING MATCH SURREY SNATCHES VICTORY FROM KENT IN LAST MINUTE. (Rec. August 10, 8.30 p.m.) London, August 9. After a most exciting match at the Oval for Hitch’s benefit Surrey Relied a Xr Hoieli?9l; Hitch ,71; Woolley 85 and s fi 7i dismiss Kent, Xhes off hi s -own bowhng.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. BRIGHT BATTING BY HIRST (Rec. August 10, 8.30 p.m.) London, August 9. Hirst, who is reappearing for York-