CRICKET

Hokitika Guardian, 19 September 1932, Page 6

CRICKET

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM. !% ARRIVAL AT WELLINGTON. (Per Press Association — Copyright.j ; WELLINGTON, September 18. The Australian cricketers, who have been touring Canada and the United . States, arrived here by the Monowai to-day. They will play a match here to-morrow. Interviewed, the captain, Riqhardson said that theip tour had' mainly been a goodwill visit, and he felt the side had;succeeded in their mission. Questioned as to the coming Tests with England, Richardson said he thought that > an excellent side could be selected , from England’s chosen seventeen. y As the result of the American tour, he. stated, all of the Australians likely to be chosen would be at the top of their form. All had enjoyed a good rest on the voyage. TRIBUTE: PAID TO BRADMAN. REMARKABLE DEMONSTRATION. WELLINGTON, September 18. To,day if (Remarkable demonstration 'of hero worship occurred when Don Bradman,' the Australian cricketer, accompanied by friends, left’ the liner. Monowai to enter a waiting motor-car. He was immediately surrrounded by a large crowd of people, who flocked • around and walked with him as closely as possible. The people at vantage points along the route" hoisted rip children so that they could get a glimpse of the famous batsman. A big crowd clustered around Bradyman's °car, which eventually moved ’off through rows of cheering admirers. regarded the demonstration will complete serenity, and lie was smiling broadly. ' • CRICKET POSTPONED. WELLINGTON, (September 19. | ~ -Owing to rain the cricket match between Mailey's team and Wellington ,was not commenced. LOWRY’S RETIREMENT. ( WELLINGTON, September 17. 1 Word has been i-eceived in Wellington that f. C, Lowry, Wellington and' N.Z. Captain, has decided to retire from active participation in cricket. £4OO AND BONUS FOR PROS. LONDON, September 16. Cricket professionals on the Australian and New Zealand tour will receive £4OO, plus a bonus based on the recep'ts and £1 weekly on shipboard and 30s ashore. The amateurs will "receive in publibe ..rooms c;ud accompiodation. ’ "T"