EYE OF HAWK
J. B. HOBBS
Hobbs on Hammond A GREAT CATCHER NOT A GREAT BOWLER (United P.A.-—By Telegraph — Co-pyright) (United Service) Reed. 10.50 a.m. LONDON, Wed. Jack Hobbs, in a special article, says that despite his sensational performances against Suirey and Worcestershire, W. R. Hammond should not be regarded seriously as a great bowler. “In Australia he would be an ordinary change bowler. I anticipate that
his best feats will be batting and catching. He will probably make a lot of runs.
“There is no question that he is a remarkable catcher. He seems to take the balls almost off the bat. He must have an eye like a hawk. His 10 catches at Cheltenham yesterday week was an extraordinary feat at second slip or in the gully. “His bowling, however, was less sensational, for there was a dusty wicket. “Lancashire seems certain to win the county championship. This XI. has made some fine scores, but I think the deciding factor in their success is Macdonald’s bowling. Without his performances. I doubt whether Lancashire would be heading the list. “Macdonald is at present third on the list of county averages with 165 wickets, and an average of 18.58. Larwood and Freeman precede him.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 440, 23 August 1928, Page 9
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