CRICKET.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9162, 4 June 1908, Page 5

CRICKET.

THE TRIANGULAR MATCHES.

United Press Associaion. —By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. London, June 2. With reference “to the decision of Australia not to participate in the scheme of inter-imperial i-triangular cricket matches, between Britain, Australia and South Africa, the Sporting Life says:—“No doubt the financial aspect influenced the Australians’ decision. They want all the cake,- which would be divided between two, if the South Africans were playing in England during the .same season. ’’ Mr~o. B. Fry, writing in the Daily Chronicle, declares: “It is clear that Australia wants to continue the arrangement by which her team comes to England on Australia’s terms, to the very considerable profit of Australia ’s players; and by which English teams go to Australia on terms infinitely more profitable to Australian than to English interests. But our authorities are determined that our cricket in future shall not be milked in favour of profits ;to Australia.' ’ Mr Abe Bailey, in an interview -with the Sportsman, said there was little doubt that financial reasons were responsile for the Australian refusal. He did not consider financial difficulties insuperable. Personally, he would do all in his power to smooth them over. UNPLEASANT “TRUTH.” Received June 4, 9.15 a.m. London, June 3. Truth says “Australia has to learn t hat we are not going to play cricket her way. We pay her cricketers when they come here, and she must pay ours when out there. ’ ’ Truth continues “We are fairly sick' of the twaddle talked of Australian patriotism. They expect to get our cricketers and navy for nothing, hut they won’t come forward to help Ira--’perialism because they cannot 'rule the roost and get as much money ■■ as they want.” PRESENTATION TO NOBLE. .. Sydney, June 2. At a large gathering in the Town Ttall, His Excellency the Governor (Sir Harry Rawson) presented M. A. Noble, the New South Wales ■ -cricketer, with a cheque for £2060 'and a silver tea and coffee service, the result of the movement initiated V after the visit of the Englishman!, tin recognition of his services to cricket. The total subsoriptions'were £2221, the balance being expended in the service. ' Noble, in responding, said he had not"intended to accompany the next team to England, hut, in the face of | this handsome testimonial, could not refuse to go. j