The Guardian And Evening Star, with which is incorporated the West Coast Times MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1932. SPORTING SHADOWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 31 October 1932, Page 4

The Guardian And Evening Star, with which is incorporated the West Coast Times MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1932. SPORTING SHADOWS.

Interest in tho popular summer game is being stirred this year by the English cricket side which has opened its tour so auspiciously at Perth during Last week. In the game .against an Australian eleven two have made centuries, while tho captain, Jnrdine, has reached but two off the coveted figures. The fine score made will have put the players in good heart. It was notable however that in tho short time during which the Australians were at the wicket-. ,<n the second day that they ran u/' their score in quick time, in marked contrast to the time taken by their opponent's. Of course ii was

natural for the visitors to take every care, and avail themselves of every chance of playing themselves in, especially as they have only recently coin,& off shipboard, and they would require every possible chance of properly finding their feet. The next m. I .tell of the tour will, take place at Adelaide; where they will meet South Australia,' commencing on Nov. ( 4th: Here the redoubtable howler Grimmett will he playing againtt «them if an injured ankle has improved •sufficiently to allow him to take the field. While all Australia looks to Bradman to make the - runs, it is gratifying' to find that Ponsford is also showing improved form and with Woodfidl will again lie the opening batsm'en to pave the way for the world’s reputed best batsman. With the bat men in good form the Australian bowlers will have to be in their best form to gain the ascendancy over the. flower of English batsmen who form the present team in their quest for the ashes, and on Grimmett 'and his powers will rest much of the success that is achieve',. The intareH in thb games will be greatly added to by the full reports that will be made available by the Australian wireless circuits, who are making big efforts to give every possible! publicity to . the progress of the games. Closer homo we have the racing carnival in Canterbury opening at the end of the week, when the New Zealand Clip race will be decided. The Christchurch carnival is a popular one and fctracfcs 'supporters from all over New Zealand who will be well catered for during the l following week when in addition to the racing, trotting followers will have, the Trotting Cup and its accompanying events to engage their interest. In spite) of tile quiet times there will ba a considerable exodus from this portion of New Zealand to attend the annual festival, which has a special 'attraction for all sportsmen.