WEAK DISPLAY

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 1, Issue 60, 2 November 1931, Page 3

WEAK DISPLAY

(Press Assn

ADELAIDE CRICKET SOUTH AUSTRALIA'S FIRST INNINGS AGAINST SPRINGBOKS RICHARDSON ATTRATIVE

. — By Telegraph — Copyright).

Rec. Nov. 1, &.5 p.m. ADELAIDE, Sunday There were between 10,000 to 12,000 people at the resumption of play in the crecket match between South Africa and South Australia, The wicket was easy. South Australia make a weak response, batting for 230 minutes. The scoring was desultory after Richardson's dismissal. The captain's exhibition was the only bright spot. His batting was most attractive. He hit four boundaries. Picked as a bowler, Waite was sound though slow. He was the top scorer. Lonergan's leg decision was doubtful. His contribution was invaluable, being mostly sneaked singles. It was characteristic of South Australia's innings. The Springboks changed the howling frequently. Bell swung with plenty of pace and was untiring. The loose turf appeared to bother the fieldsmen. South Africa adopted stone-wall tactics, to keep the wickets intact and took 105 minutes for 86 runs, Christy giving a glimpse of his reputed form, hitting six fours in his 55 runs. Scores: — SOUTH AUSTRALIA— First Innings. Star, c Balaskas, b Bell 6 Nitschke, lbw, b Bell .... 14 Richardson, b Vincent 33 Lee, b Yincent 1 Tobin, st Cameron, b McMillan 1 Lonergan, lbw, b McMillan 33 Waite, b Bell 45 Grimmett, lbw, d Quinn 8 Walker, b Quinn 20 Carlton, b Bell 3 Wall, not out 0 Extras .... 6 Total 170 Bowling: Bell took four- wickets for 3-7 runs, Christy none for 6; Vincent 2 for 34; McMillan 2 for 56; Quinn 2 for 31. SOUTH AFRICA First Innings 175 Second Innings Christy, not out 55 Mitchell, played on, b Lee 13 Viljoen, not out 17 Extras .... 1 Total for one wicket 86