CRICKET.

Hokitika Guardian, 1 March 1921, Page 4

CRICKET.

fAUSTRALIAN «fc N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION] FIFTH TEST MATCH. ENGLAND AVERTS INNINGS DEFEAT. AUSTRALIANS REQUIRE 65 RUNS. SYDNEY, Fob. 28. I The third day’s pla3' in the fifth test match commenced in fine, hot weather, and the wicket was excellent. When Wilson walked to the wickets the crowd greeted him with hoots and called him “Liar" and made other uncomplimentary references. They urged the bowlers to throw the ball at him. Ho did not last long. He played forward to Mailey when five, Carter promptly stumping him to the great delight of tho spectators. Hobbs followed and was the recipient of a rousing welcome, which continued ! till the wicket was reached. He commenced briskly, registering 17 in five minutes, including three boundaries. When 34, lie lifted Mailey to long-off, where Taylor juggled with the ball, finally holding it. Shortly afterwards Rhodes played Mailey to outside mid-on, endeavouring to steal a run, but Mailey fielded the ball smartly and threw tho wicket down. 5—25—82.

Hendren and Douglas then became associated in an unenterprising partnership, neither batsmen being inclined to force the pace before luncheon. On resuming Hendren shaped gingerly at Mailev’s first delivery. He played forward to the next ball, missed, and was smartly stumped by Garter. 6—13—91.

At this stage M. A- Noble, the former Australian Captain, appealed to tint spectators in the various stands to preserve dignity and decorum when Fonder visited the wickets.

Bussell joined bis skipper, and both settled down to steady cricket, and added 70 by uninteresting play.

Armstrong went on bowling with the total at 150, and in his third over Bussell tipped one to first slip, which Gregory accepted. Fender followed and immediately became the target for the crowd, which had increased considerably since noon. He was counted out several times and otherwise heckled during his sojourn at the wickets. Apparently thriving on the barracking, Fender quickly reached the twenties and with Douglas saved an innings defeat. The pair were still unseparated at the tea adjournment.

. After tea Douglas and Fender entrenched themselves for half an hour, seemingly rol shing all the bowlers. When *lO Fender lifted McDonald to mid-on, whore Ivelleway hold the catch.

Fender escaped criticism since tho adjournment, and ,on retiring, lie was cheered all round the ground for his plucky stand.

Douglas put on several fours, and showed a disposition to abandon his stonewalling. Then Mailey caught him off bis own bowling for 68, after three hours’ play. Parkin caused tho spectators some diversion by hitting McDonald and Mailey to all parts of the field, making both good and bad strokes—mostly bad- but lucky ones. He added 36 in half an hour, when Gregory snapped an opportunity off Mailey, at first Hip*

The innings terminated for 280. Mailey secured the bowling honours with 5 for 119.

Collins and Bardsloy opened Australia’s second innings. Australia wanted 93 to win. with 25 minutes to play. Both men batted with abandon, and when stumps were drawn had notched

25 runs. The attendance was 13,000. ENG LAND—FIBST INNINGS. Hobbs, l.b.w. b. Gregory -10 Rhodes, c. Carter b. Kelleway 26 .Makepeace, c. Gregory, b. Mailey 3 Hendren, c. Carter, b. Gregory ... 5 AVoolley, b. McDonald 53 Bussell, e. Gregory, b. Alai ley ... 19 Douglas, (not out) 32 Fender.' e. Gregory, b. Kelleway ... 2 Wilson’ c. Carter, b. Kelleway ... 5 Parkin, c. Taylor, b. Kolloway, ... 9 Strudwick, b. Gregory 2 Q Sundries

Total AUSTRALIA-FIRST INNINGS. Cpllins, e. Fender, b. Parkin 5 Bardsley, e. Fender, b. Douglas ... J Macartney, c Hobbs, b Fender 170 Taylor, e Hendren, b Douglas ...... 32 Gregory,-c Strudiwck, b Fender ... 93 Armstrong, c Woolley, b Fender ... 0 Ryder, b. Fender 2 Kelleway, c Strudwick, b Wilson ... 32 Carter, o AVoolle.v, b Fender 17 Mailey b Wilson ,f * McDonald, not out y Extras 25 Total 392 ENG LAN D—SECOND INNINGS Woolley, c and b Kelleway 1 Makepeace, c Gregory, b Kelleway 7 Rhodes, thrown out 25 Wilson, st. Carter, b. Afailcy f > Hobbs, c. Taylor, b. Afalley 35 Hendren, st. Carter, b. Mailey ... 13 Douglas, o. and b. Mailey 58 Russell, e. Gregory, b. Armstrong 35 Fender, c. Kelleway, b. McDonald 40 Parkin, c. Gregory, b. Mailey 36 Strudwick, (not out) 5 Extras 11Total 280 SYDNEY, March -. Bowlin; averages:—Armstrong 1 for 26, Ryder 0 for 0, Gregory 0 for 37, Mailey 5 for 119, Kelleway 2 for 79 (three no balls),’ McDonald 1 tor 58. AIJSTRALIA—SECOND INNINGS. Collins, (not out) 7 Bardsley (not out) 1' Extras 1 Total for no wickets 25

PROAIINENT CRICKETER, DEAD

LONDON, Feb. 28. Obituhry—Haigh, the Yorkshire cricketer.

ENGLISH PAPER'S COAIMENT. | LONDON, Feb. 27. The “Daily Telegraph” says th e Australian cricket team promises to be of, the strongest which has yet visited England and trusts that nothing will be left undone to put tlie best English side in the field, but fears the heavy county fixtures will prevent chosen play era getting the necessary rest. The 1 paper adds there is the keenest pul>li c interest to see the men who so handsomely beat the English champions.