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Hokitika Guardian, 12 August 1926, Page 3

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AGAINST PUBLIC SCHOOLS XV,

[Reuter Telegrams.]

(Received this day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, Aug. 11

Public Schools XV.—Killick, Kingsley, Fleming, Tegner, Kimbault, Whittaker, Levitt, Taylor, Deniarchand, Anderal, Block, Coggnrt. Wilson, Hay and May. Macartney, Gregory, Bardsley, Andrews and Mai ley were omitted from the Australian team. The weather was bright and wicket easy. Collins won the toss A U STBA LI A—F irs t Inn i n gs.

Collins, c. Whittaker b. May S Taylor, c. Lovett b. Whittaker ... 9 Ponsford, (nob out) 35 Woodfull, (not out) 27 Total for 2 wickets 80 Rain at lunch caused the abandonment of play for the day. IV he a the game opened Collins objected 'to tho Public School fielding the whole fifteen and four boys were removed. Later however, when he was informed it was the custom, the four returned to the field. ADVERSE COMMENT. (Received this dav at 10.15 a.m.) LONDON, Aug. 11. Critics generally adversely comment ■on Collins alleged unsportsmanlike action in requesting the withdrawal of four fieldsmen. It created a bad impression, all the more regrettable as tho match was against inexperienced boys. Collins stated later that the match

was discussed before he loft Australia and it was expressly understood that only eleven should field. As nothing further was done he assumed the arrangements stood.