TEST CRICKET

Hokitika Guardian, 1 November 1930, Page 3

TEST CRICKET

SPECTATOR FROM NEW ZEALAND. A keen cncKoter himself, Mr Maurice Mactarlaiie, of “Awapuni,” AVaikari, deliberately chose- the time for his trip to England so that it would coincide with the Englaiul-Australia Test matches. Accompanied by his wile, lie returned to Christchurch recently, counting as one of his. happiest experiences the privilege of watching Don Bradman make three double centuries. “Though ho is such a prolific- scorer Bradman is not .a rash cricketer,” remarked Mr Macfar la no yesterday, while talking with a reporter of "The Press. “He is. a forceful player however, and has a wealth of beautiful shots. all round the wicket. My impression of hint is that lie-' is a young batsman with a-n old head. He is a wonderful outfield besides, but all the Australian team weite. (Spliendkl in thin, field. AVoodfull also proved himself as a ciVptain.”

An old friend of Mr Macfarlane’s- is Mr A. P. F. Chapman, ex-cfptain of the English Test side, for the two were students together at Cambridge University some years ago. While in England the friendship, was renewed', but never once, said Mr 3Tacfa.rl.ane, had 3fr Chapman ever mentioned being passed over as Test captain. Tn the Tests in whrh he played. Chapman had a hatting average of over 40. which he bad simply been an irisaeration to his side as a close-in field. The prevailing opinion in England was that the selectors had clone wrong in dropping him. Besides watching cricket. 3fr and 3frs 31acfarhine toured England, Scotland. and Wales ibv car. Tbev travelled up the East Coast of England to Scotland, where a verv pleasant month was spent among hospitable people and ■rood Thence they motored down the West Const to Wales, and the West country, amid the beauties of rural England in July. ATii'ii time was also spent in London, and a few da vs in Paris.

3fr and 3frs ATacfarlane went to England in \nril via, Panama, and returned through, Suez hv the Oronfe.s.