CRICKET IN ENGLAND

King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 489, 7 August 1912, Page 5

CRICKET IN ENGLAND

SEVENTH TEST MATCH.

AUSTRALIA v. AFRICA

Ry Telcgrnnli.—l'rcss Ab social ion.—Copyright London, Monday.

The seventh test match, between Australia and South Africa, was commenced at Nottingham to-day. Tho weather was dull, fitful bursts of sunshine being followed by clouded skies, while a strong wind made things unpleasant for players and spectators alike. Tho pitch was soaked and play was delayed until noon. Tancrcd won the toss, and after some hesitation, decided to bat. first. Taylor and Tancred opened to tho bowline of Whitty and Minnctt;. An unfortunate start was made, Taylor being nearly run out first ball while, alter scoring two, his oil'

stump was uprooted when ho tried to hit a ball from Whitty, which kept

low. One for 2. Nourse filled the vacancy. The ball was cutting through and a shower delayed play for fivo minuten. ]faxlitt and Mathews bowled on resuming,' The ball was kicking occasionally, and Matthews was turning to leg. A good stand was made, Nourse and Tancred adding 77 for tho second wicket. The half century wa3 hoisted for 70 minutes' play, and tho luncheon adjournment was taken with the scute at one for , r )(>.

On resuming the weather was finer, and the attendance totalled 4000. Matthews and Hazlitt bowled. Nourao

was off-driving well, while Taricred

played carefully, runs coming steadily. Emery replaced Hazlitt; at 77, and two runs later Tancred was neatly taken in the slips by Kelloway off Matthews. Nourao was then 30, made in 100 minutes. Two for 7D.

Faull cner was tho incomer, and at 88 rain delayed play for 20 minutes,. Emery and Matthews bowled on resumption, and runs again camo fairly freely, 101 being hoisted for 135 minutes.

Whitty replaced Matthews at .101). arid when seven had been added Faulkner was taken in tho slips by Kelleway after the ball had cannoned off

Carkeek'a hands, lie batted 40 minutes for his 15. Nourse was then 49.

Three for 11G

Llewellyn tilled tho vacancy. Tho fielding wa3 uncertain. Another fair stand was made. Nourse scored 50 for 15 4 minutva. Ho readied (14, r»r,d then played on one from Whitty. lie played faultless cricket,, and hit six fours, receiving an ovation. Fojr for 140.

Strieker was tho incomer, and 150 was hoisted for 185 minutes' play, tho tea adjournment being then taken. On resuming the attendance was 5000, and tho weather was bright. Whitty and Emery took up the bowling. Strieker added three and then lost Llewellyn. Five for 154.

Snooke filled the vacancy, and a good stand was made. Kelleway replaced Emery at 17!), and Macartney went on for Whitty at 103. Snooko succumbed to Kelleway three later. Ho batted 30 minutes, and the partnership added 42. Six for IDG. White filled the vacancy and 200 was hoisted for 23u minutes' play. Five runs later Strieker put his leg in front of one from Macartney. 110 played excelk-nt cricket, and was in SO minutes for 37. Seven for 225. Beaumont camo next, but did not last long, tho partnership adding seven. Eight for 232. Pegler filled the vacancy, and another stand was made.; 250 was hoisted for 280 minutes, and Minnelt replaced Macartney at 253. Stumps were drawn at (i.25 owing to tho light. White played good cricket, while Pegler played in free style. Tho running between tho wickets was smart.

The following arc the Hcoros:— SOUTH AFRICA. First Innings. Taylor, b Whitty .. 2 Tanered, c Kelleway, b Matthews 30 Nourae, b Whit.Ly .. (>4 Faulkner, c Kelleway b Emory .. 15 Llewellyn, b Emery .. 12 Strieker, 1.b.w., bjMacartney .. 37 Snooke, b Kelleway .. 20 White, not out .. SO Ueaumont, b llazlitt .. 2 I'cgler, not out .. 16 Sundries 38 Total for oight wickea .. 266 South Africa, all out .. 329 Australia, Ist Innings .. 21i> London, Tuesday. The South Africans totallo J 32:) it* the first innings. Australia snored 21'.)—Kc lie way 37 r Macartney 34, L'ardsley s(>, nnrf Minnett 31 being the chief contributors.