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Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 29, 4 February 1937, Page 8

LATE EDITION

England Still in the Hunt GREAT DAY FOR HAMMOND BUT BIG TASK AHEAD United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. Received Thursday, 1.30 a.m. ADELAIDE, Feb. 3. C. G. Macartney comments on the Test:— ‘'While Australia hold the advantage England is making a determined fight. Their task is particularly hard as the -wicket is assisting th 3 spin bowlers. “Bradman’s big score will go down in cricket history as one of the finest ever registered for his side. He was many times tempn.l to play vigorously to Verity’s ligside stuff, but apparently was able to curb the desire for the sake of what might happen after h 9 weDt. Also he was able to steer Gregory through his baptism, demonstrating that a Test atmosphere should contain no terrors for a new player. “That Bradman is a menace to England is clearly proved in two successive Tests and that his restraint was necessary is abundantly borne out by the feeble efforts of Australia’s tail. Chippcrtield too has been a very valuable man. “The honours to-day went to Hammond who caught and bowled Bradman and then proceeded to clean up Australia’s tail. He is a grand object lesson for young cricketers. “Barnett, Robins and Hardstaff were outstanding fieldsmen. Verity did much valuable stock bowling, but Fames was easily the most impressive of the speed attack. “Sluggishness in the field caused Fingleton, McCormick and O’Reilly to miss chances. Australia are certainly not in such a good position that they can afford to give away runs. The position is now not nearly so rosy, consequently tomorrow’s play is likely to have its exciting moments." LONDON, Feb. 3. “While Hammond remains there is hope of England pulling the match from the fire, ’ ’ is one of the evening posters in bold letters. “Now then Hammond!" is another. “England fighting back" is a third. But the headlines concentrate on England’s formidable task on a wearing wicket.