CRICKET NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 June 1920, Page 1

CRICKET NEWS.

AI'ST'IAWAN it N.Z. CABLE ASSOLt iTIoN J 10NG LLS'll CRICKET TEAM. LONDON, June 24.

The performances in the first half of the cricket season show that Hobbs, Ilendren and Mearne will certainly be invited to go to Australia. Heiidrou's consistency is remarkable, being equally .sound in attack and defence, .if splendid stamina and a first, rate, versatile fieldsman. J-Jendren is a professional footballer, but refused the Australian tour. Hobbs and Hearne da not foresee difficulty in going. Rhodes is sure of an invitation for his bowling alone. Though also high in batting averages, be lias reverted to bis old place as an. outstanding bowler in England. Warner considers Rhodes still indispensable for test 1 matches on his present form. Though it is 20 years since ho first toured Australia, Rhodes told the Australian Press Association that he hopes to renew his pleasant acquaintance with Australian cricket. Woolley is another certainty on his ailround form. Among the amateurs Douglas and Knight stand out, aiyd are sure to receive invitations if their current form is maintained. The averages are as follows: Batting Henderson 72, Hobbs 59.64, Lee 58.69; Bowling, Rhodes 50 wickets at eleven; Bottington 48 at 12.81; Bridges 34 at 12.88; Cook 70 at 30.11. Yorkshire and Surrey are now equal in- county championships. LONDON, June 26.

In the second round of the Tennis tournament Patterson and Miss Lenglean heat Garland and Mrs Mallory—--6-0 0-3—third round, Tildcn and Johnston boat Gobert and' Lnuretz—6-2, 6-0, 4-6, 9-7. Fourth round—Williams beat Brugnon. Miss Shepherd beat Miss Lance; Lycett and Miss Ryan beat Godfree and Miss DransfieM; Messrs Kingscote and "Park, beat Roper, Barrett, and Ritchie.