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Hokitika Guardian, 25 June 1921, Page 2

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UNITED SERVICE TELEGRAMS. (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, June 23. Jupp made 102 against Essex. THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM. LONDON, June K. Gregory has slightly ricked nis buck and strained a wrist, but it does not interfere with is fast bowling. He r<marked, when the crowd barracked him, “I sent them down three v.uds faster!” Armstrong says the team are dm happiest family, the keenest sporting gentlemen on the field, and children and brothers in private. There lias been no friction and no unpleasant; :ss. This is the keynote of the team’s ‘ uncess. He expects to retain the asset, but if beaten, will take the defeat in tbe sporting way the English have done.

F. R. Spofforth ,a famous bowier, today presented eacli member • f the Australian team with a gold med.il, inscribed, “In memory of the 100th test match.” AUSTRALIA V. NORTHAMPSHIRE. LONDON, June 23 Australia’s innings against Northants was a record for the ground. The previous best was Surrey’s 619 for five wickets in 1920. Macartney hit 31 fours, and 12 twos. Ryder hit 10 fours. Both played chanceless innings. The bowling in Northants first innings was: Gregory throe for 30, Armstrong six for 21, Ryder none for 10, Hendry »1 for 18. Northants gave a poor display, which was inexcusable,- as it was a batsman s wicket. LONDON, June 24. Hobbs made 249 runs against Oxford. Bettington in the first innings took four wickets for 4fi. At one stage he had bowled two overs for 5 runs and four wickets. Oxford won bv 10 wickets. ENGLISH TEAM. ; VISIT TO NEW ZEALAND. CHRISTCHURCH, June 24 A proposal to have a visit from an English amateur team formed the subject of discussion at to-night’s meeting of the New Zealand Cricket Council. Judging from the tone of the discussion, the general opinion was the visit should lie assured for the coming season. Mr F. C. Raphael said he understood at least two associations (Auckland and Otago) were not favourable to any visit next season. Eventually it was decided to adjourn the meeting till Monday next, when a circular letter to the major associations, pointing out the aims of the tour, approximate cost, and itinerary, will be considered. TWO AUSTRALIANS INJURED. LONDON, June 22. Smith states it is doubtful if Collins will b e able to play in the test. His hand is still in splints. Carter received a painful crack on his finger tips during the second test, which has since been troublesome. X-rays has disclosed a fracture though not serious.