CRICKET

Hokitika Guardian, 6 January 1931, Page 3

CRICKET

TEST MATCH

AUSRALLANS EASY WIN

WEST INDIES MAKE 93

[United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph—jCopyright].

S YDN EY, Jan ua ry

Facing a. hopeless task, the West Indies continued their second innings in tbe test match this morning, in fine weather, and in the presence of a few

hundred spectators. Ironmonger was given tbe ball for tbe first time in, this innings, and he dismissed Barrow and Francis in the first over, which was a maiden. The total was now 7 for 67. Grimmett’s fiust over was also a

maiden. Then Bradman dropped Scott in Ironmonger’s second over, and Jackson dropped Grant off Grimmett. Scott bad a hit and lie added 23 with Grant for the eight wicket before he, was caught in tbe outfield. Grimmett ten got Griffith and Australia recorded an overwhelming victory. The visitors were, outclassed in all departments. A UST R ALI A—lst Innings.

Ponsford, b Scott 183 ~Jackson, c Francis, b Griffiths ... 8 Bradman, c Barrow, b Francis ... 25 Kippax, c Bartlett, b Griffiths. ... 10 McCabe, f.b.w., b Scott 31 Woodful], b Constantine 58 Fairfax, e Constantine, b Francis 15 Oldfield, run out 0 Grimmett, b Scott 12 Hurwood, c Martin, b Scott .:. ... 5 Ironmonger* not out 3 Extras 19 Total 369 Bowling Analysis:—Constantine, 1 for 56; Francis 2 for 70; Griffiths 2 for 57; Martin 0 for 60; Scott, 4 for 66; Birkett 0 for 41. WEST INDIES—First Innings. Birkett, c Harwood, b Fairfax ... 3 Roach, run out ; ... 7 Headley, b Fairfax 14 Martin, 1.b.w., b Grimmett 10 Grant, e Hurwood, b Ironmonger 6 Constantine, c Bradman, b Grimmett ... 12 Barrow, c Jackson, b Fairfax ... 17 Francis, b Grimmett 8 Scott, not out ... 15 Griffiths, c Kippax, b Grimmett ... 8 Barlott, absent ... 0 Extras 7 Total 107 Bowling Analysis:- Fairfax 3 for 19; Hurwood 0 for 7; Grimmett 4 for 54 ; Ironmonger 1 for 20. .. WEST INDIES—Second Timings. Birkett, o MeOabe,.b Hurwood ... 8 Roach, c Kipnnx, b McCabe 25 Headley, o Jackson, b Hurwood 2 Martin, c McCabe, b Hurwood ... 0 Constantine, b Hurwood 8 Grant, not out ... ... ... 15. .

Barrow, c McCabe, b Ironmonger 10 Francis, c Oldfield, b Ironmonger 0 Scott, e Woodfull, b Ironmonger 17 Griffith, l.b.w:, b Grimmett 0 Bartlett, absent ;0 Extras ... 5 Total :. 90 Bowling analysis :—Fairfax none for 21; Hurwood 4 for 22; McCabe for 20; Ironmonger 3 for 13; Grimmett 1 for 9. Australia won by an innings and 172 runs.

THIRD TEST

MELBOURNE, January 5

The Australian team against the Wept Indies at Brisbane on January 16th will be the same as the second test, except that Oxenham replaces Hurwood.

VICTORIA BEAT SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

MELBOURNE. January 5

In the Sheffield Shield match against Victoria, South Australia in the second innings made 353 for 8 wickets and declared. Hack made 87, Richardson" 29, Lonergnn (not out) 100, and Waite 59. In the bowling Ryder took 2 for 9; Blackie 2 for 84, and Alexander 2 for 75.

Victoria lost seven wickets for 85. Hendry made 33. Carlton took 3 for 28. and Waite 2 for 9. Victoria, won on the first innings.