CRICKET.
[Reuter Telegrams.] LONDON, May 27. TjVith six out for 101, Australia appeared to have lost ground, l>ut Ryder and Andrews, playing a fine innings, regained the position. The Englishmen were sorely puzzled during their great partnership. Ryder abandoned bis previous pottering tactics, and using his feet, hit hard. He made many fine drives. Andrews gave his host display of the tour. Their cricket was a treat. Wood full was also in good form. ’.Runs were added at the rate of one hundred hourly. This came as a shock to the critics, who had condemned the visitors’ alow play. RAIN SPOILS PLAY. (Received this day ;it 9.0 a.m.] LONDON, May 28. A London message despatched at 11.20 states that heavy rain fell overnight and this morning thus ruling out the start at the prescribed hour. More rain is threatening and the resumption is problematical. MATCH ABANDONED. LONDON, May 28. The wicket 11115 unfit for play and the match South England v. Australia. was abandoned.
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Hokitika Guardian, 29 May 1926, Page 3
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