THE THIRD TEST

Hokitika Guardian, 2 December 1932, Page 5

THE THIRD TEST

BRADMAN UNWELL 1 NOT PLAYING FOR AUSTRALIA. t (Australian Press iAssociation■) SYDNEY, Dceniber 1. Almost the sole topic of conversation is to-morrow’s test match. Don Bradman was to-day examined by two doctors, whose report will be available for the selectors, one of whom will not arrive until to-morrow morning, when the team will be announced.

The “Sun” reports that Tate has contracted mild influenza- and is/ confined to his room. Don Bradman's doctors declare that he is unfit to play in the lest match, commencing to-morrow.

Some scattered thunderstorms are likely this evening, while a squally southerly change is predicted for 'tomorrow for the first test match.

Bradman’s condition has improved, but he is taking mutters quietly.

. BRADMAN’S HEALTH,

(Received this day at 8 a.rn.) SYDNEY, December 2. Ifc is understood that medical opinion is that Bradman is seriously run down, owing to a sore throat. He has been recommended to rest for a fortnight. MAI LEY’S QUERY. SYDNEY. December 2. t The thirteenth man to replace Bradmar, will be chosen by the selectors before the game commences, and the man selected will probably act as twelfth man, while one of the bowlers already chosen will be dropped. The English selectors decided to leave the choosing of their team until this morning. Mailcy writing in the “Telegraph” asks:“Can we defeat England without Bradman ?” and replies himself, “I am afraid not.” FINE FOR TEST. SYDNEY, December 2. The weather for the test is fine, cool and cloudy. The ground curator says the wickefc will’ be in splendid condition.