CRICKET

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 172, 19 January 1912, Page 8

CRICKET

AFTER THE THIRD TEST. PRESS VIEWS. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright, Sydney, January 18.

The Herald says: England's win wasl thoroughly deserved. The result was a tremendous shock to our sporting pride in ourselves. It is right we should realise the occasion as a cricket misadventure of the first order. We were beaten in both tests in the first stage of the game by bowling superior to our batting, and in the latter stages by batting superior to our .bowling. Australia's cricket supremacy of many years is very seriously menaced, and active measures are imperative if it is not to be surrendered to tfie challengers. The Herald suggests, amongst other remedies, that an attempt be made to secure Noble's services.

The Telegraph declares that the Englishmen are noticeably superior in the solidity of their batting. Their batting is not so liable to be rattled out with small scores, In bowling again, the Englishmen undoubtedly excel. The match leaves an uneasy impression that the Australians are in some way susceptible to collapse. Dealing with the suggested changes in the team, the Telegraph says, "It must be admitted that as now constituted from the selected best 'twelve or thirteen players, it has been twice outplayed and pretty badly beaten ." '

Many letters are appearing in the press in favor of securing Noble's services in the remaining tests. Noble, when approached, explained that to recricket would interfere with the practice of his profession. The Herald comments that it will not be surprising if Noble, who is very keen! on Australia retaining the supremacy, once more takes the field against the Englishmen. MANAGER OF TOURING TEAM. j Melbourne, January 18 ; Oyer seventy applications have been received for the position of the' representative of the Board of Control to accompany the cricket team to England. Mr. Laver, manager of the last team, replying to criticism of the amount paid in tips, does not consider it excessive. NOBLE'S OPINION. Received 18, 7.35 p.m. ! Sydney, January 18. Noble, on being interviewed, said he ; could not give a definite decision with regard to playing in the next test match. He attributed the defeat in the 1 last match to a telegram sent by McAlister to Hill, suggesting.that he leave himself out. The insult doubtless upset Hill and other members of the team. Received 19, 12.45 a.m. Adelaide, January 18. Hill heartily supports the suggestion that Noble should play in the remaining tests. ENGLISH COMMENTS. Received 19, 12.45 a.m. London, January 18. The Daily Telegraph states that the unlimited time allowed for test matches puts a false premium on caution. It is questionable whether Barnes and Foster would be equally successful if Trumper and Duff's policy of giving the bowlers instant trouble had been adopted. The paper adds that the Australians merit unstinted admiration for their display of splendid cricket and their pluck. The Westminster Gazette says Carter's performance was the most remarkable effort in the match. He was the last to bat in the first innings, had a long and trying service in the field, and then was first to bat, a feat of physical endurance to excite wonder.

Sporting Life says that despite Hansfords and Trumper's injuries, the Australians plugged away manfully, and all honor was due to the forlorn hope, which was so gallantly fought: The Englishmen proved themselves the better side, and it is evident the colonials lacked effective bowling when Hordern was mastered. TEE USE OF RESIN. Received 19, 12.45 a.m. London, January 18. The Daily Telegraph has made enquiries in cricket circles regarding Douglas' protest against Kelleway's and Hordern's use of resin. The general opinion is that artificial aids to bowlers is unsportsmanlike. The use of sawdust is not analagous, as it is intended to bring the ball back to its normal condition. Some recall the wicket-keepers' use of a mixture of oil and resin on their , gloves, thus enabling them to transfer a certain proportion of resin to the ball so as to assist the bowler. Mr. Lacey, the secretary of the Marylebone Club, refused to express an opinion. _ Following are the highest aggregate innings scores in test matches between Si? ? « a , lld Australia:—By England: f«L at i^ 3 " 4; 576 at the .Oval, 1 at s y dne y> 499 at 1 188 I "2; 483 at the Oval, 1893; M ® lbourne > 1894 " 5 ; 464 at Sydney, y Australia: 586 at Sydney 5^3 Adelaide, 1897-8 ; 551 at' the Oval, 1884; 520 at Melbourne, 18978; 506 at Adelaide, 1907-8; 485 at Svdnev, 1903-4. With two exceptions the scores mentioned were made in the first innings.