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Hokitika Guardian, 19 February 1929, Page 6

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ENGLAND v. N.S. WALES.

POOR. SCORING

(Australian Press Association)

SYDNEY, February 18,

The New South Wales versus England match was continued to-day. The captains, on inspecting the wicket at noon, decided to examine it again at one o’clock, overnight rain affecting it. On the second occasion, the pair resolved on another inspection at 1.45 o’clock, when a definite start was fixed for 2.15. Hendren fielded instead of Sutcliffe, who was suffering from a strain in the shoulder.

Eleven balls finished the N.S.W. innings, two runs only being added. After Freeman had bowled an over, White got Morris caught at first slip by Hendren. MoNamee was caught at mid-'on by Mead. White with succes-, sive balls thus took two for none today, and in all five for 48. England lost Leylaml early. He just touched a ball from Fairfax, which rose almost shoulder high, and was easily caught by Hooker at first slip. Tyldesley, when seven, swung the same bowler high to leg. Marks judged well, but missed the catch. Hooker. MeNamee and Marks were tried as bowlers, but all kept their balls too short, enabling the batsmen to hook them. None took advantage of the state of the wicket.

Hobbs, when 39, reached forward to Fairfax. The ball cut through sharply, striking the off stump. The batsman had been in 75 minutes, and had hit only two fours. At tea the score was two for 71.

Scores: — NEW SOUTH WALES—Ist Innings. Jackson, 1.b.w., b Tate 0 Fairfax, c Tyldesley, b Tate ... 40 Andrews, c and b White 2 Kippax, c Tate, b Geary ... .... U Bradman, c Tyldesley, b White ... 15 Marks, b Freeman McCabe, b Freeman 11 Oldfield, (not out) 3 Hooker, 1.b.w., b White 5 Morris, c sub., b White 4 MeNamee, c Mead, b White 0 Extras H Total E2B Bowling analysis.—White, 5 for 48 : Tate, 2 for 21; Freeman, 2 for 32; Geary, 1 for 16. > Two wickets fell quickly aifter the resumption. Mead was magnificently taken low down at first slip by Fairfax oif Hooker.

Chapman, when four, gave the same fieldsman an easy chance, but the ball rebounded from his chest to the turf. The captain at eight lifted Fairfax high to mid-off, and Bradman, after a short run, took a good catch. Tyldesley and Ames played out time. The former was uncertain with many strokes, frequently mis-hitting without giving a chance. He scored a splendid six with a straight hit off Fairfax. Ames was very sound.

Fairfax, with three for 36, kept a better length after tea.. Oldfield kept wickets well, not allowing a solitary extra.

An appeal against the ligjht at 5.40 was upheld. The attendance was 7,300, and the receipts £453. Scores : ENGLAND.—First Innings.

Hobbs, b Fairfax 39 Leyland, c Hooker, b I*airfax ••• 5 (not out) Mead, c Fairfax, b Hooker Chapman, c Bradman, b Fairfax 8 Ames (not out) -- Extras 9 Total for 4 wickets 144