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Hokitika Guardian, 26 September 1921, Page 3

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AUSTIt APIAN ANI) N.Z. CAIII.R ASSOCIATION. ARMSTRONG! ASSAILED. LO.XDOX, Sept. 22. Cable messages have been received in Loudon indicating that Warwick Arm-, strong denied, in the Australian Press tli«* siutlifnticity of tlio intorviow Jittributed to him. Armstrong’s views appeared in 'll" “Manchester Evening Xcws” in the form of a <|uestion-and-ans\vnr-i»ior-viow, signed by J, C. Clegg, one of tip best-known cricket writers. Armstrong despite the criticism raging in the English Press, including the strictures of the Hon .!’. S. .fa -kson, .1. U. Tlobbs. F. C. Tooiier and laid Harris, has made no attempt in Loudon to meet tin l criticism, not even to the extent of attempting to modify the views expressed in the Manchester interviw. which had the wildest publicity.

On the contrary, smeo returning to London, lie has been besieged by Londcfli reporters, whom ho refuses to see. The Australian Press Association, interviewed Mr Clegg, who states tl.r.t he spent two and a half hours with Armstrong, who told him much more of great interest to Australia which he j did not publish. The interview v.-as authentic to tho last comma. I Armstrong has not taken any steps whatever with Mr Clegg to rep abate | the interview. Armstrong informed tho Amstrah’an Press Association to-niglit that lie m v ~r gave “an official interview regarding the tour for publication.” Armstrong infers that any alleged interview which lias been published arose from a casual conversation on a bowling green at Manchester between j himself. Walter Rrearley, Clegg, and others, the whole talk being as between friends. j WARNER’S TRTUUTE. ■ LONDON Be-.it. 2a. Warner in. the “Morning Post” says the Australians are leaving England in a few days. Cricketers say good-bye -e----gretfally, because the Australians wennot only skilful iu the playing field, but a charming lot of men. who were | popular wherever they went. Armi strong has undoubted played liis la-t | test. Wo congratulate liiin ou his j long, splendid career. TTo has been a great cricketer and great personality. , TTis nleasant smile and happv figure j will he missed fi»nni ''vfry English I cricket ground.