CRICKET.

Hokitika Guardian, 21 August 1929, Page 5

CRICKET.

'United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright).

(Received this flay at 11.25. a.m.) LONDON, August 20.

Achieving a record Anglo-African test, score of 402 for 8, after losing lirec wickets for twenty, South Africa hanged the whole aspect of the struggle, compelling England to fight for a draw in the filial test. The home team rose to the occasion, dissipating the visitors hopes of an •linings victory, to prevent which England had to score 131 in four hours. Africa with five wickets in hand were 25 runs ahead when play was resumed. There was an excellent attendance and the weather was perfect. Cameron scored a' run a- minute, including 10 fours, until he gave Freeman a catch. Alorkel, though not aggressive, employed effective drives. Thirty-six in fours, formed substantial part of AlcMillan’s well made 50. Deane realisng he had nothing to lose then declared. Hobbs, who with Sutcliffe opened for England, skied a ball in attempting to hit a lull toss and Vincent caught him at short slip when he was apparently set. Thereafter, Sutcliffe and Hammond brought the score to 204 without further loss. Critics who accused Deane of overboldness in putting England in first, now admit that his tactics were justified. LONDON, August 20. Test cricket averages: England—V.Volley 126, Sutcliffe "4.12, Tate 60.66, Hammond 58.66. Ley land 42, Hendrcn 25.83, Larwood 12.5. South Africa—Taylor 54.15, Alorkel 46.85, Owon-Smith 42, Cameron 39, Deane 22.25. Bowling: England—Larwood 23.25, Freeman ‘>4.86, Woolley 26.60, Geary 27, Tate 33.30. South Aifrien—Quinn 22.92, Ochso 31.70, Alorgan 32.71, Vincent 36.03.