DON BRADMAN

Hokitika Guardian, 3 September 1931, Page 5

DON BRADMAN

TRANSFER TO ENGLAND. (Australian Press Association.; SYDNEY, September 2. Cricketing wuters Imre decl..re Bi adman will not be able to piny ior Acunigton until iu&J, unless lie risks UisquaiiUention by tne Australian i>oard of Control. His agreement not to pniy orioKet hi England until two: yeu.s alter urn urunmaiwi or - tne'last Jtngiisn tour uocs not expire until bepttfiiuiv’i' lad-', by winch time tne ix'jiigi.sii season will nave enueu. jy/auinan, iuitiier in ten jewui here tc-uay, preferred to remain reticent. opjiL.ng boiiKS Jure ueolare mat they would be deep.y disappointed ii Hi adman lmt Austiaua. LIiAjJU.N, September 2. The possibility of Don Bradman’s transfer to English cricket is now rivalling the political crisis for a central place in the news columns. Sir Edward Stockman, Chairman of Lancashire County Club, said that he does not look with favour on brilliant cricketers being induced to come to England. At the same time it is very enterprising of Accrington. Bradman would do a. lot of good tor cricket in Manchester. The “.Daily Telegraph’s” cricket writer recalls that Bradman’s achievements have brought him in £1650 plus his journalistic earnings. Moreover lie has quite a good position in the Sports Department of a oydney store. In view of these facts, his friends may wonder if Bradman is studying his own best interests and those of cricket. Mr P. F, Warner,- interviewed, said that he was a- great admirer of Bradman, but he was extremely sorry to hear that- he had accepted the Accrington Club’s offer. I depreciate cricketers coming from one country to another to play,” lie said, “except as the representatives of their own country., Bradman’s step will not be well received in Australia or in England.” MORE CRITICS. LONDON, September 1. The ethics of Don Bradman’Sj choice form a widespread topic of conversation in cricketing circles, where the opinions are divided. Arthur Gilligan says: “I am frightfully sorry, to learn of the acquisition of this brilliant player under such circumstances. Throwing gold into the balance is a rotten thing to do in any sport. I prefer to see Bradman play ing for Australia.” The “Daily Sketch” says: The interest in the 1932 tests will drop to zero if others follow Bradman’s example. Cricketers throughout the world will deplore an arrangement de priving international cricket of one oi its greatest figures. HOBBS’ SILENCE. LONDON, September 2. Jack Hbbbs told a “Sun” representative that, although he held strong views in regard to the propriety of the Accrington Club’s offer, and Bradman’s acceptance, he would prefer not to express them.