CRICKET.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 80, 21 August 1912, Page 7

CRICKET.

THE LAST TEST. ENGLAND AT THE WICKETS. By Cable—Press Association—Gopyrk'nt. London, August 10. Downpour* during the night and early m the imorning made the wicket soft, and play was delayed. Later the weather, though unsettled, was bright and breezy. After the light roller .had been run «ver the pitch it was decided to begin a t noon. Emery, McLaren. Mavne and Webster were left out of the Australian team, and Dean and Douglas replaced Hitch iiml Hayes, the latter of whom was indisposed. There were 12,000 spectators present. Fry won the toss, and Rhodes and Hobbs, the usual opening pair, faced Whitty and Matthews, and made n splendid stand for the first wicket. Hobbs got a sharp single off the first ball, and Rhodes a two off the sixthv which was nearly a chance to Matthews at short-leg. Matthews bowled a maiden over on the on" theory, and the next four overs produced a'single. After a down runs rain caused six minutes' delay. Hazlitt did a piece of smart fielding at point, and damaged his hand and retired. McLaren acted as his substitute temporarily, till Hazlitt returned and relieved Whitty at 20, Whittv taking the other end. The batting was skilful and watchful, and produced 42 runs in an hour. Rhodes hit a four oh" Hazlitt, and the score reached 50 in 70 minutes. Macartney replaced Whitty at 59, and at lunch the score was 05— Hobbs 42, Rhodes 10. There was a slight shower during lunch. On resuming the weather was bright and the ground drying. There were 16,000 present. Macartney and Whittv continued the bowling, and Matthews relieved Whitty at 58. Rhodes, at 27, when playing Macartney, was nearly run out, owing to Carkeek taking the ball .smartly, Rhodes made five from a forward stroke off Matthews, there being no outfield, hoisting the century in 105 minutes. The same over Hobbs yot a ifour to leg and a three on the on side. Next over the separation came. H"dl)bs being, taken at the wickets after batting for. 110 minutes in admirable style, .particularly on Hie on side. Rhodes had made'3s.—One for 107. This . wa,s by far the best stand of the day. Spooner filled the vacancy, and Hazlitt replaced .Matthews. Spooner made a single arid. was taken brilliantly lefthanded low down at short-leg.—Two for 109, Fry ca*me next. The bowling was, steady, and.the batting quiet. The wicket was difficult, and the defence severely tested.. • The fielding was excellent, especially that of Maeartnev. Minnett replaced .Hazlitt at' 121. The batting, was cautious, and 26 was scored in an' hour. A section of the crowd barracked | Fry, Wliitty.,(replaced Macartney at 126, and'.the. change was effective, Fryi .being taken easily; at mid-on in his first : oyer. Rhodes, had .made 48.—Three fori 'l2y'.„WooJl6y came in and lost Rhodes] after four had been added. He played; forward to a slow ball. Rhodes was at the wickets for ISO minutes, and played. ( ap adinira-ble,, pound, and watchful inn-] Jngs. • He tilt ' ij," five, and three fours.— ] '.Minuses' delay., •Hearne came in, ,and v a- 'single.- while Woolley scored Jflirifcj., Then..he was taken in the slips.— /five',fot'l.44. 'Tile tea adjournment fol,lowf!(l, pnd.'wlien. play was Tesumed the weafljer, ..',yas .'gloomy, but there were Tft.OOO, present.. .Hazlitt and Whitty bowlers,;.and Douglas filled the vacancy,,, The ball was turning, and the '.batsrn/en were'in .difficulties. Woolley, 'after making 16, nearly played on to Whj'tty.. Kel'leway .replaced Hazlitt at i 107, and flic, batting remained quiet. Douglas aff_lß 'put his leg in after batting ~toV 50 minutes. Woollev had then made 2,o.—Six for 180. Foster came to the wicket! and runs came slowly. Hazlitt replaced Kelleway at 108. The second century took 205 minutes. Minnett replaced Hazlitt at 211, and got Foster' wit h'ith.o last ball of his first/ over, a slow bailer.—Seven for 216. !Smith,;the- ne'w:'hian'. kept up his wicket without ''.scoring. ..'Woolley made a four ftftm.i-a .«ut, and 'a four straight over Whitty's head, and reached 50 in 115 minutes.; .He 'made;.a four off-drive and a four late' cut: in the last over, andj was out 'leg-before. rafter some brilliant off-driving »n.d, cutting. He was at the wicket for J2O minutes, and bit eleven fours. Spectators numbering 12,824 paid for admission. The following are the scores:-~ , .ENGLAND.—First Innings. Hobbs, c Carkeek. b Macartney .... 60 Rhodes, b Minnett ' JO Spooner. c Hazlitt, b Macartney t Fry, c Kellewav, b Whitty 5 Woolley, Ibw. b Minnett 62 Hearne, c Jennings, b Whitty.... 1 Douglas. Ibw. b Whittv 18 Foster, b Minnett ....' 10 Smith, not out € Total for. eight wickets 233 SOUTH AFRICA v. YORKSHIRE. London, August 19. Tlie South Africans have commenced a match against Yorkshire. There was a thunderstorm, and no play took place after lunch. The Africans have lost fivi wickets for 125. The following are the scores: SOUTH AFRICA.—First Tnnings. Taylor, c Hirst, b Drake '.'. 8 Tancred, c B. Wilson, b Booth .... 51 Nourse, b Kilner 26 Bates, b Kilner 7 White, c Hirst, b Dolphin 6 Strieker, not out 21 Beaumont, not out 4 Extras 2 Total for five wickets 125 RECEIPTS OF AUSTRALIANS. INTERNATIONAL MATCHES. Sydney, August 20. The secretary of the Board of Control hag been advised that the takings of the tour in England to July 1.5 were £4200. while the expenses were £4501).. He has also been advised that the) Imperial Cricket Conference has agreed j to the following dales for iiil'-rnational j matches:— I 1013-14—England visits South Africa.) 1014-15—Australia visits South AfrV.i. 1015-16—England visits Australia. 1916—Australia visits JFlmrtand. ' 1017—South Africa visit* England. j Before being carried into effect the. dates must receive cndors<-n;rnl bv '.ii>--Board of Control, the «!.-.•.!'. Afri,■•.,-, j authorities, and the Enrdvh rounlie-;. ' MEETINC OF ASSdi'l.'.TKA'. ! p At a meeting of the Crick!.! As-.rki-tion, Noble's election as a ■member of the election committee w;',s piv.po'.'"!, I the proposer urging thai 11n- hat-li-! I should he buried. Nohb' wa- not <■: ■■■••( >d. I A resolution was adoided to seek the co-operation of kindred'bodies to bring j it about that compulsory military train-j ing should be carried out so as to interfere less with games on Saturday afternoons.

tralia could nut win t '> >> championship 1 by defeating England in the present i match. England .lias .secured three wins against .South Africa, and Australia two/ wins, therefore a win for Australia I would only equalise matters. It has' now been arranged that, as Africa U evidently the worst of the three teams, the championship shall he decided by the match which is now in progress —an arrangement that all must approve.] AUSTRALIANS TO TOUR AMERICA. London, August 1!). The Australian team, excepting Jennings. Macartney, Minnett. Hazlitt. and Crouch, '.ire returning via the United i States, where they will play several matches as a private -venture, a good financial guarantee having l>een given. They will possibly also play several base bail I matches.