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Hokitika Guardian, 21 January 1921, Page 3

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.AUSTRALIAN & N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION] WINNING THE GAME. (Received This Day at 11.30 a.m.) SYDNEY, Jan. 21. The “Herald” states it was a remarkable match, England having winning chance till Hobbs lost his wicket, after an innings in which lie gave a masterly display. He is .without doubt the master, among the many centurions of the match, Bardsley and Armstrong being given in. Australia lias won the rubber, but. not the “Ashes” which are in England, and !: it t be won there by an Australian learn. The “Telegraph” states the "Ashes” are ours, although the English manager lias quite an idea that Australia mujsti win them in England. The match was the greatest of the series, Douglas being hopeful till Woolley’s dismissal. Armstrong stated it was anybody’s game to a certain point. Hobbs has equalled Trumper’s record of six centuries in test* and also the aggregate records were smashed, 1541 runs being the previous best for a test, as against. 1753 runs in this

match. England fought to the very last and lost all save honor which remained, with embellishment. MATCH CANCELLED. ADELAIDE, Jan. 21. Owing to the extreme weariness of the Englishmen, the Slawell match has been abandoned. team for n.z: tour. MELBOURNE, Jan. 21. Ellis is unable to visit New Zealand. Rangsford, Lampard, and Ircmonger have accepted.