CRICKET.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 February 1921, Page 3

CRICKET.

r AUSTIIAUAN AND N.Z. CAlil.E ASSOCIATION. CRICKET BAR HACKERS. . i (Received This Day at 9.46 a.tn.) . > SYDNEY, February 26. Since bis cable early in the tour, slating Australian ban‘ackers, Wilson lias Had to stand a good deal of good humoured chivvying from cricket crowds, i who call him “cables” and tender much j advice and admonition. The latest j cable about the treatment of Hobbs drew considerable hostile criticism on Saturday, mixed with a generous appreciation K>f his bowling success. One member in the sweltering crowd loudly advised Wilson to cable borne about the boat. CRICKET COMMENT. tßeceived This Day at 10 10 a.m.) SYDNEY, Eeh. 28. The “Telegraph” says it appears Australia’s grip on the fifth test is secure, though with England handicapped by having no fast bowler, more runs should have been scored. England’s position is unenviable, and is not improved by the indiscretion of Wilson and Fender in cabling that the crowd Jeered at Hobbs, for whom the utmost sympathy was displayed. It irritated the crowd and is certain to he present to-day. Macartney’s was one of the most masterly innings he has played. He was champion of the old hack cutting, and leg glancing, picking holes in the field like an artist. T 1 i' “Herald” says Australia’s total was an ordinary score on such a wicket against a moderate attack. The outstanding feature was the MaeartneyGregorv partnership. It causes no surprise when the former makes a century. He has given many fascinating dis plays on that ground, but Saturday’s was one of the best. lie is only a midget in stature, but a giant of grit and self-confidence for bis inches. He is the most daringly aggressive batsman of the day. He gave a sparkling exhibition, free from mistakes and,blemishes. Gregory went for the bowling all the time, but the proximity of his century brought him into caution, and caused his undoing. Fender in a letter to the “Herald,” reaffirms his cable, stating lie is glad to learn the public, through the press, disassociates itself from that portion of the crowd whose behaviour actuated the cable. The editor in a footnote, 1 adds it is improper journalism that Fender did not mention the great wel- , come accorded Hobbs, even assuming 1 the barracking did take place. The weather is fine, but inclined to lie cloudy.