CRICKET

Hokitika Guardian, 2 July 1931, Page 3

CRICKET

SECOND TEST PROPOSED. (Unitea .Press Association —By EJootn Telegraph.—Copyright.) LONDON, June 30. The newspapers regret the inconclusive result, and urge another Test. Tlie “Daily Mail” condemns three clays’ limitation. Gilfigan, in th “News-Chronicle,” says: A second Test at Manchester would reward the New .Zealanders ipi the r gallant display. The result shows that the English bowling without Larwood is not strong enough against Australia. N.Z SELECTOR DELIGHTED. WE.LING TON, July I. Delight at -the, team’s -performance was expressed by Mr W. S. Brie. Chairman of the Selection Committee. “I think it proves conclusively,” lie said, “that New Zealand is entitled to be placed on the Test match plane. Dempster, in particular, has proved himself one of the world’s best batsmen .With the possible exception of Bradman; it would lie difficult to name another batsman superior, although you may find a number equal to him. A pleasing feature of the match is the wonderful fighting spirit of tin players. “One thing I rather liked was the fact that Allcott got Duleepsinhji. It was very evident that Allcott was only in the team to get that player, and it turned out all right. 1 was rather surprised, however, that Vivian was not in the side, as it would have been a great experience for him. Still his time is to come. 1 am delighted with the team’s performance. It was wonderful.”

WE SHOULD SMILE! LONDON, July 1. The “Daily Telegraph” says: “The honours were with New Zealand. There should 'be joy and pride in Canterbury, Otago, Wellington and Auckland, when they read how England, with 240 runs needed to win, lost five wickets in getting 146.” .Several of the critics suggest another test match.

GOOD AS WEST INDIES! ' LONDON, July 1. The “Morning Post” says: “What a pity this test could not have been fought to a finish! It was an exhilarating game. Lowry’s merry men played in a happy sporting spirit, Dempster proving a batsman who ranks among the historic heroes of the game.” The paper continues:—“The choice of Jardine as leader of the English team was justified by events. Voce, the bowler, had no Success.” "* The- comment of the “Morning Post”, concludes;—“Bravo Now ( Zealand! The visitors certainly have .proved -themselves entitled to as many tests as the West Indies.’.’ DEMPSTER ACCLAIMED. LONDON, June I. “'Pile Times” says:—“Dempster has stamped himself as a batsman of the highest class; but the whole New Zealand team have made a- notable entry into the lists of test cricket. The run of the game has shown that it is possible to- have a test match and a cricket match as in the days of old.” GOVERNOR’S FELICITATIONS. WELLINGTON, .July 1. The Governor-General, Lord Bledisloe, has cabled T. C. Lowry (New Zealand captain) as follows: —“Heartiest congratulations on the team s fine achievement and splendid pluck in the test match.. The Dominion is proudly enthusiastic.”

MR FORBES’S CONGRATULATIONS • WELLINGTON, July 1. The Prime Minister, Mr Forbes, has cabled Lowry, the captain of the New Zealand team, as follows:—“New Zealand 'warmly congratulates the-team on their splendid performance in the test match, nvhieli will worthily uphold the best traditions, of. British cricket. We send cordial wishes for the remainder of the tour.”

ENGLAND’S LACK OF GOOD BOWLERS. LONDON. July 1. The paper “Sporting Life” gives England a roasting, and it declares that it will be unpardonable if new bowlers are not found before the test matches with Australia. It odes. “If this is not done, then our prospects will be dreary indeed.”

general praise. POSSIBILITY OF ANOTHER TEST. (Received this day at 9 a.m.) LONDON, July 1. Critics generally applauded New Zealand’s fine showing in the test The “Times” says England had a wonderful chance of a gesture by Lowry’s declaration. The rathpi- tame finish to a splendid match must be aeoredittod to the policy ot England’s captain. New Zealand saved the- game. At one time .they were in a winning position. Dempster, Page and Blunt gave as brave an exhibition of batting as has ever been seen in a test.

- The '“Daily Express” says the New Zealanders proved themselves -an enterprising side throughout the match. We shall remember Crombs untiring enthusiasm and Blunt’s steadiness, when we have forgotten the work ot Peebles and Robins. The “Morning Post” in a leading article headed “Bravo, New Zealand,” congratulates the team on providing an exhilarating game. Dempster whose magnificent century will not soon he forgotten, ranks among the history of heroes of cricket. With about a- sixth of the population of London, New Zealand holds the world’s Rugby championship and in tlie future must he regarded as a serious competitor, not inferior to South Africa, in the cricket supremacy of the Empire.” “ * The “Daily Minor” states there is an agitation for a further test and publishes the views of Chapman and other noted cricketers. All favour a rearrangement to permit of a least one more test. COMMENT ON TEST. LONDON, July 1. Gilligan says the result has proved that 'New Zealand has definitely stepped into test cricket. The “iMail’’ understands the Board of Contfpl may sanction another match. A SECOND TEST. (Received this day at 9.25 a.in) LONDON. July 1Lord Hawke says if New Zealand would like a second test, we should try to oblige them. Lowry (N.Z. captain), refuses to comment on the suggestion whereby the test should replace a return match with Lancashire on 15th August, saying it is entirely a matter for Marylebone.

COUNTY CHAMPIONS! 111’. LONDON, dune 30. County cricket: — Yorkshire, first, 9 for 467 declared (Sutcliffe (230). Kent, , first, 157 (Bowes 5 for 40). Kent followed on and scored 188 (Verity 5 lor 53). Yorkshire won by an innings and t!2 runs.

Glamorgan, first 363 (Turnbull 144), Second, 204 (Bell 109). Essex, first, 9 for 438, declared (Eastman 1-9, Bray 122). Second 1 for 120. Essex won by nine wickets. Lancashire, first, 402 (E. Tyldesley 144). Second, 5 for 214, declared Warwick, first, 351 (Parsons 119, Nibbles 5 for 75). Second, 2 tor 116. Lancashire won on the first innings.

Somerset, first 9 for 4-14 declared (Lee 113). Second 0 for 31. Nr-rth-ants, first 219. Followed on 255. Somerset won by ten wickets. Notts, first 123 (Carr 73, Keeton 73, G. Gunn 81). Second 0 for 74. Middlesex, first ■■ for 621 (Hendren 233, Haig 126), .Middlesex wen on the first innings. Worcester, first 30] (Gibbous 100 Second I'3 C-Stnrer 5 fir 32. Doth’, first 201, second 3 for 181. Derby won by seven wickets. Leicester, first 2”1, reconr! 2*o (Dawion ]‘>3). ( ‘bvee-ter, fi' -t C}9 (Sinfield 82, Neale 105). Gloucester won on the first innings. Surrey, first, 9 for 486 declared. (Barling 126, Squires not out 200 Y Second 7 for 13< declared (Brown 6 for 36). Cambridge, first 108. Second 244. Surrev won by ’6B runs.

Oxford, first 7 for 483 dooLmd ({*•.<- taiuli 138). Second 6 for 202 declared (Pataudi 58.) Mr Lcveson Gower’s eleven, first 217 (Melville 5 for 23''. Second 320 (Ward 100). Oxford won by 148 runs.