CRICKET.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 February 1925, Page 3

CRICKET.

Australian and x.z. cable association CRICKET COMMENT. LONDON, February 17. The spectacle of the police drawing stumps at Melbourne has vastly intrigued Englishmen. .Many people under the influence of sensational headlines are talking the matter over seriously. Front page streamers in some papers convey the impression of a riot which is not supported by the of the cables, clearly stating the crowd was noisy hut good Matured. The “Standard” features in headlines that three car loads of police were ruslid to the test ground and the crowd surged oil to the pitch and stole the stumps.

The “Star” says it was rain which enabled England to defeat Victoria. If there is no sunshine during the morning the wicket will again he sticky. We have the best howlers in the world under such conditions. What a pity it is that this is not the third test. SYDNEY, February 17.

The “Herald” commenting on the cricket says the light rain which fell hod no effect on the pitch which continue! to play jcifectly and entirely in the batsmen’s favour. The ;wot grass kept the hall greasy and this made it difficult for the howlers to handle and manipulate. The results of the day’s play from an Australian point of view, are very disappointing. The Australian batsmen's display after lunch was most attractive. Taylor's was the best batting seen during the match. He made Andrews appear quite sedate and colourless though tlm latter played faultlessly. AmlW-ws is neat and effective in style, and stolid in method. Taylor’s exhibition was n charming mixture of crisp off drives, square cuts and nicely made on-side strokes. Cl ill iga it howled indifferently. ■He was very erratic in direction and length seeming disinclined to let himself go. Tate appeared less hostile and easier to play than usual, llearne and Kiluer with the l aid of sawdust am frequent wipings of the hall wore able to carry on the attack with a greater degree of accuracy. Rock i.s unavailable for the match, New Soutli Wales against England, hut his place will he taken by Morgan.

CAPETOWN, February 16. Free State made 381, the highest score against the tourists. Dick .made 51, Maritz 56, Coen 103. Kennedy took -I wickets for 85. The match was drawn. THE II.VWK CUP. NELSON WINS. NEI.SON. Feb. 17.

The Hawke Gup match was concluded this morning. Nelson winning by eight wickets. Additional scores Fletcher 11, Saxon (iio( out) 58, Haycock (not out) 24. Saxon was at the wickets for over 20!) minutes.

Bowling: Holland 1 for -12, Trmisnn 1 for 16.

CRICKET SELECTOR. CHRISTCHURCH. Fob. ,7

W. S. Brice, nl Wellington. has leen appointed one of the selectors for the X.Z. cricket team instead of Ken Tucker, who i.s unable to act for business reasons.