CRICKET.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 February 1921, Page 5

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ENGLAND v. N.S.W. HOME TEAM’S FINE RECOVERY, INNINGS GLOSES FOR 447. By Talegraph.—-Preas Assn. —Copyright. Received Feb. 21, 7.35 p.m. Sydney, Feb. 21. The third day’s play in the match between England and New South Wales took place to-day in ’bright and warm weather. The overnight position was that England’s innings had produced 427, while New South Wales had lost five wickets for 268 when stumps were drawn. On resuming to-day Dolphin was substituted for Hobbs in the English team, Hobbs having left the field late on Saturday afternoon through a strained tendon. Punch and Taylor, emulating their predecessors, took no liberties, but not sparing any loose ones. Punch quickly forged ahead of his partner, but he lacked the latter’s stylishness. In the last over before lunch he tamely lifted one from Fender, at outside midon, which Dolphin accepted. The pair added 113 by their partnership.— 6/381/59.

After lunch Taylor' livened up, executing brilliant shots, neutralised only by the. excellent fielding of Wooliey and Hendren. The English attack lacked fire, Rhodes making the seventh bowler unable to find tbe stumps. Wilson commanded most respect, sending down several maidens. Folkard broke the chain of double figures by being caught behind by Strudwick when nine. Wilson dropped Taylor, off Douglas, at point when eighty-nine. Next over Taylor equalled England’s total with a brace to the on in 334 minutes, the same as England. In the Succeeding over he reached his century. Hendry, when five, tipped Douglas to Strudwick, and was smartly caught. Next over Oldfield was bowled first ball, Douglas, who hit Mailey’s middle peg next ball, finishing his average with seven for ninetyeight. Tayor carried his bat after a careful display, disclosing a repertoire of brilliant all round the wicket strokes.

England’s second innings started badly. Hobbs being unable to open, Woolley and Rhodes faced the bowling of Gregory and Hendry. First ball, Mailey, in the slips, dropped Woolley, off Gregory, and at twenty-eighth Mailey caught Rhodes in the slips, off Hendry. Makepeace went first ball, tipping Gregory to the slips, where Punch brought off a brilliant catch. Hendren and Woolley then collared the bowling, Collins ultimately trying seven ''bowlers without avail. Both batsmen scored rapidly, interspersing their innings with frequent boundaries. At 68 Collins dropped Woolley, off Mailey, at extra mid-off. The batsman showed his appreciation by hitting the next ball for six, and forcing Hie pace, he reached 130 after a fine display. Hendren, after completing a serviceable 66, was caught by Oldfield, off Gregory, five minutes before stumps were drawn. The attendance was ten thousand. Following are the scores:— NEW SOUTH WALES. First Innings. Bardsley, c Woolley, b Douglas.... 4 Collins, b Douglas ... 2 Macartney, b Douglas 130 Gregory, c Strudwick, b Wilson ... 52 Andrews, c Strudwick, b Douglas .. 54 Taylor, not put . 107> Punch, <j Dolphin, b Fender 59 Folkard,'c Strudwick, b Parkin .... 9 Hendry, c Strudwick, $> Douglas- .. 5 Oldfield, b Douglas 0 Mailey, b Douglas •.« 0 Extnfe lf . 25 Total 447 Bowling analysis: Douglas, 7 for 98; Rhodes, 0 for 21; Fender, 1 for 73; Wilson, 1 for 47; Parkin, 1 for 105; Waddington, 0 for 31; Woolley, 0 for 47. ENGLAND. First innings ..........w.<je. 427 Second Innings. Rhodes, e Mailey, b Hendry 17 Woolley, not out 130 Makepeace, c Punch, b Gregory 0 Hendren, c Oldfield, b Gregory .... 66 Douglas, not out ...4 Extras 3 Total (for 3 wickete) 220 THE NEXT TEST. PELLEW NOT AVAILABLE. Received Feb. 21, 10.35 p.m. Sydney, Feb. 21. Pellew has notified the cricket authorities that he will not be available for the next test match.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. Received Feb. 22, 1 a.m. Sydney, Feb. 21. The Australian team for the fifth test match on Friday is the same as for the fourth test, with the exception of Macartney, who replaces Pellew. The twelfth man has not yet been selected. QUEENSLAND v. N.S.W. Received Feb. 22, 1 a.m. Brisbane, Feb. 21. Queensland, in their first innings, made 179 (McAndrew not out 36).Russell took 4 wickets for 59, and Ives 3 for' 41. New South Wales lost 2 wickets for 86. OTAGO v. CANTERBURY A WIN FOR OTAGO. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Dunedin, Last Night. The match between Canterbury and Otago was conctted to-day, resulting in a win for the home team. At the conclusion of Saturday’s play Otago held a strong position, but Canterbury had a fighting chance. The visitors’ hope was centred in Patrick, who made top score of 50, Page (38) being the next highest scorer. Canterbury continued their second innings with seven wickets to fall and requiring 300 runs to win. All were, however, disposed of for 205, Otago thus winning by 94 runs.