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Hokitika Guardian, 19 January 1933, Page 4

Tin? progress of play in the third test match has been very keenly followed by lovers of the ,summer pastime ami the fortunes <u the two to mis have been widely debated. The very keenness of the r.l!ay has apparently affected the nerves of some of the players and -also of supporters in each side, there being far too much discussion in connection with some of the side issues, which appear to have reached immense dimensions- in the views of some of the commentators. Tlfo leg theory of the English team has- come into the limelight and there has been much comment thereon. It would appear that the fast bowling has had an affect on the nerves of the players, to such an extent that they have been unable to- show their batting skill in such ft- manner as to enable them to knock off the fast bowlers, such as had been done on previous occasions. Having apparently taken to heart their previous failures, the batsmen have not shown to advantage. It cannot be said that the- Australian side, did not have the advantage at intervals. In the first inning, s of England four good wickets were- down for a ,small total, but solid play by the later batsmen enabled a very good score to he reached. Australia in their first innings also met with early disaster, but they were not aide to recover to .such an extent and t-lieii total was not so impressive. 'England in their second innings showed steady batting and -having run up a total of A 1.2-, left Australia with, a total of 532 to obtain to secure a win. Australia opened their second innings under good wicket conditions, but d-'d not show much improvement in their piny, and as the gam© stood at the end of the day’s play, with four good wickets down for 120, England appear to he well on the way for a substantial victory and a second leg in for the Ashes.