CRICKET HAMSHIRE STARTS MODERATELY AGAINST AUSTRALIANS
LONDON. June 2. In reply to a scratchy i9o by Hampshire the Australians lost two wickers tor 64 in an hour before stumps. Hempshire were soon in trouble and at tea nad lost, six ror 184. W. Jonnston was particularly dangerous when he lessened his pace and spun the ball. Brown, opening with Barnes, was out for a ducK. This followed a run of four centuries, and is unlixeiy io affect his chances of selection tor the first test. Scores:— HAMPSHIRE (Ist Innings) Arnold, b Loxton 48 Rogers, c Barnes, bW. Johnston ... la Dawson, c Barnes, b fan Johnson 11 Paris, c lan Johnson, b W. Johnston ( 1 Bailey, lbw, b W. Johnston 25 Eagar, lbw, b lan Johnson 15 Hill, c Miller, b W. Johnston 33 Andrews, b W. Johnston 4 Ransom, b Ring 11 Harman, b W. Johnston 1 Knott, not out •' 1 Extras 26 Total 195 Bowling: Miller 0 for 39; W. Johnston 6 for 74; fan Johnson 2 for 3b; Ring 1 for 19; Loxton 1 for 2. AUSTRALIA (Ist Innings) Barnes, lbw, b Bailey 20 Brown, c Ransom, b Harman 0 Hassett, not out . 18 Miller, not out 11 Extras ° Total for two wickets 34 Bowling: Herman 1 for 18; Ransom 0 for 10; Knott 0 for 15; Bailey 1 for 6.'
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Grey River Argus, 4 June 1948, Page 6
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