FIFTH TEST.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 February 1921, Page 5

FIFTH TEST.

ENGLAND v. AUSTRALIA* VISITORS ALL OUT FOR m AUSTRALIA 2 FOR 70. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright, Received Feb. 25, 7.45 p.m. Sydney, Feb. 25. The fifth test match between England and Australia commenced in ideal weather and on an excellent wibket. Douglas (the English captain) won the toss and opened with Hobbs and Rhodes, the former limping considerably as the result of his recent injury. Both batted with extreme caution, forty-five appearing as the result of an hour’s play. Gregory and McDonald then gave way to Mailey and Kelleway. Rhodes, when twenty-six, touched a fast ball from Kelleway, which Carter brilliantly accepted. Hobbs deflected Gregory dangerously close to Mailey at seejond slip when thirty-five, and in the last over prior to luncheon he stepped in front of the wicket to Gregory and was out leg before. On resuming, Makepeace spooned Mailey to first slip when three, Gregory falling forward and taking a smart catch low down. The following over Hendren gave Ryder an opportunity at second slip, off Gregory, which was declined, but in the same over he touched a fast one and was smartly taken by Carter at short stop.—4/5/76. Thia changed the complexion of the game and conjured, visions of a debacle. Gregory was bowling with exceptional speed, maintaining an .excellent length, and supported by a brilliant slip field, he threatened to go through the side, whilst Mailey at the other end was delivering the minimum of loose ones, and he demanded the closest watching. Woolley and Russell now became associated in a useful partnership, the former particularly displaying commendable enterprise and confidence at such a critical juncture. Woolley coolly drove Gregory a straight hit, and also executed some fine drives to the off boundary from Mailey, rapidly reaching the thirties before losing his partner, who placed Mailey into Gregory’s hands at first slip. The partnership added forty-' five, whilst the previous four wickets added only twenty-two. Douglas joined Woolley, Gregory meanwhile giving way to McDonald. Woolley proceeded merrily, reaching his half century in masterly fashion in fifty-four minutes. He seemed well set for a big score, when in the next over he played back to McDonald, hitting his wicket. Douglas and Fender faced Kelleway and McDonald, the first-named being dropped at first slip by Gregory when eleven, the ball flying at awkward angle knee high. In the succeed-

ing over Gregory made amends by one of the finest catches witnessed. Fender touched a fast one from Kelleway, and Gregory in the same position intercepted a cannon-shot with his left hand, whilst the crowd were looking to see the ball speeding to the boundary. —-7/2/164. Wilson notched five before tipping KelleWay to Carter, who made no mistake. After tea Parkin cut Kelleway outside deep point, Taylor brilliantly catching him low down. Strudwick skied Gregory to mid-on, where Macartney waited underneath the ball. The team began to file off the field, but to the surprise of everybody Macartney dropped the easiest of catches. Gregory in his next over, shattered Strudwiok*s sticks, the innings closing for 204. ' X

Kelleway excelled himself with the ball, maintaining a perfect length throughout. Armstrong handled the attack t° a nicety, displaying keen judgment in using and nursing the respective bowlers. The fielding, with the exception of a couple of blemishes, was exceptionally brilliant, and considerably enhanced the bowlers’ efforts. Carter’s exhibition behind the wickets, including three catches,, was the work of a true artist. He is still the foremost “keeper” in Australia. Australia’s first innings opened in dramatic fashion, Collins and Bardsley both falling early to fine catches at second slip by Fender, off Parkin and Douglas. Macartney and Taylor played out time by steady batting, interspersed with crisp strokes. Taylor was dropped by Parkin, off Woolley, at mid-on when twenty-two. The attendance was seventeen thousand. Details of the play are: ENGLAND. First Innings. Hobbs, 1.b.w., b Gregory . 40 Rhodes, c Carter, b Kelleway .... 26 Makepeace, c Gregory, b Mailey ■».'« 3 Hendren, c Carter, b Gregory 5 Woolley, b McDonald 53 Russell, c Gregory, b Mailey ... 19 Douglas, not out % ... 32 Fender, c Gregory, b Kelleway . 2 Wilson, c Carter, b Kelleway .. k... 5 Parkin, c Taylor, b Kellew r ay 9 b Gregory 2 Extras ~v.. r. K ... 8 Total 204 The wickets fell as follows: 1 for 45, 2 for 70. 3 for 74, 4 for 76, 5 for 125, 6 for 160. 7 for 164, 8 for 172, 9 for 201, 10 for .204. Bowling analysis': Kelleway, 4 for 27, one no ball; Gregory, 3 for 42; McDonald. 1 for 38, one wide, one no ball; Mailey, 2 for 89.

AUSTRALIA. First' Innings. Collins, c Fender, b Parkin 5 Bardsley, c Fender, b Douglas .... 7 Macartney, not out 31 Taylor, not out 22 Extras <■. 5 Total (for two wickets) 70 —'Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. HEARNE’S ILLNESS, SERIOUS TROUBLE FEARED. Received Feb. 25, 7.15 p.m. Sydney, Feb. 25. The Sun says Hearne’s temporary indisposition has developed into a more serious illness. Medical men fear he has become a victim to lung trouble and may not take the field again. The paper suggests that instead of making an appeal for the Armstrong presentation fund during the fifth test it be made on behalf of Hearne.—Aus.-N.Z.

AUSTRALIANS v. HAWKE’S BAY. FIRST DAY’S PLAY. By Telegraph—Press Association. Napier, Last Night. A match between the Australians and Hawke’s Bay was commenced at ndon to-day in brilliant sunshine, tempered by a pleasant breeze, and on an excellent wicket and good outfield. Hawke’s Bay, batting first, put up 168 for three hours 40 minutes’ play. Bishop 61 and Cane 33 made a particularly good stand, and put on 75 for the fourth wicket. The home team’s batting generally was very creditable, and was favorably com; mented on by the Australians. At the close of the day’s play the visitors had lost four wickets for 87. At one stage they were foiir for 54, Alcott proving a strong card with the ball. Kippax and Ransford made, a stand for the fifth wicket, and both are still in with 34 and 16 respectively. The field-