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Taranaki Daily News, 28 May 1921, Page 3

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AUSTRALIANS AT HOME MATCH AGAINST OXFORD By Tt.egraph—Press Assn—Copyright. London, May 26. The first innings of the Australians against Oxford University closed for 294. Hendry’s enterprising batting was a feature of Thursday morning’s play, which was delayed 40 minutes through rain. Stevens and Price commenced the attack, and were counpelled to use plenty of sawdust to ensure a foothold. Malley escaped stumping when he had made six, and then both batsmen briskly added to the score, registering half a century in half an hour. Hendry’s off-drives particularly, were executed gracefully, with excellent timing. Glasgow and Franklin were tried, but were unable to separate the pair. Hendry ran yards down the pitch to meet Franklin. When the partnership tad Realised 63. Glasgow broke through Malley’s defence, and with an additional 14 on the board Oldfield put his leg in front of the same bowler. The-Australians had a lead of 114. Hendry’s 42 in fifty-five minutes impressed the thousand spectators present. Owing to a shower of rain an early luncheon was arranged. Bickmore and Jardine opened the batting against Gregory and Armstrong. When Bickinore had made seven he gave a chance TO Oldfield off Gregory, which was not accepted. Hendry relieved Gregory, but two runs later an adjournment was made on account of rain. Oxford University played up finely in the second innings, losing only one wicket for 174. Play was resumed after 90 minutes’ delay from rain, Bickmore succumbed in Armstrong’s first over.—l for 25. Holdsworth joined Jardine, and a period of defensive play ensued. Many good strokes were made, but the fielding kept down runs. The first 50 took seventy-four minutes. The wicket was not biting, and Armstrong tried quick bowling changes without effect. Both batsmen were aggressive. They walked out fearlessly, and hit Armstrong for fours. The second 50 took only 35 minutes. At ten minutes from tUne Jardine reached 90, the highest score so far against the Australians in this tour.

The pair kept the field busy till the call of time. Jardine’s runs were made without a chance, and included nine fours. Scores are:— OXFORD UNIVERSITY. First Innings 180 Second Innings. Bickmore, b Armstrong 19 Jardine, not out 96 Holdsworth, not out ~ 57 Total (for one wicket) 174 Bowling analysis—Gregory took no wickets for 16, Armstrong one for 24, Hendry none for 24, Macartney none for 26, Collins none *or 28, Mailey none for 16. Pellew none for 17, Andrews none for 11. The match was drawn. AUSTRALIA. First Innings. Collins, c Jardine, b Blaikie 32 Mayne, run out 5 Macartney, b Stevens 75 Taylor, c Holdsworth, b Robertson-Glasgow 49 Andrews, b Robertson-Glasgow 3 Pellew, b Stevens 27 Gregory, c Stevens, b Price 12 Armstrong, st Ward, b Stevens 1 Hendry, not out 421 Mailey, b Robertson-Glasgow 29 Oldflfeld, b Robertson-Glasgow 4 Extras . 13 Total 294 Bowling analysis—-Price took one wicket for 70, Blaikie one for 40, Robertson-Glasgow four for 74, Bettington none for 29, Stevens three for 49, Franklin none for 19. NOTES FROM ENGLAND. London, May 26. Douglas made 181 nof out, out of 339 for eight wickets, for Essex against Derbyshire, and prevented a collapse, with the assistance of Hare, a new Essex amateur, who has thus far made 72 not out, for the brilliant ninth wicket stand. Tyldesley, in the second innings against Hampshire, made 137. Smith, the Australian manager, telegraphs to the Australian Press; "There is nothing whatever in the rumor that Bardsley is bringing a team to England. Give it an absolute denial from me.” The Evening Standard says the hours question between the Australians and tie English authorities may be brought to a head soon. It is conceded that Armstrong is correct in saying the Australians are undergoing a big strain here, but if the visitors wish for a day off before the tests, it is hardly right to send what is practically an ultimatum to the county clubs. A two days’ match: in Yorkshire would bo simply a futile waste of time, tfhich could not attract the public. The matter should be settled amicably by the Board of Control before other teams come from Australia.

The Rev. E. Waddy, New South Wales, made 100 not out, playing for Warwickshire against Middlesex. It is the first century for the county.