FIVE FOR 432

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20505, 23 May 1938, Page 8

FIVE FOR 432

AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS MATCH WITH BURREY OPENED BRADMAN MAKES 143 RUNS (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) LONDON, May 21 Batting first in the match commenced against Surrey at the Oval today, the Australian cricketers made 432 for five wickets. Following up his recent brilliant performances, Bradman made another fine century. The weather was fine and cool and the wicket was in excellent order. There was an attendance of 18,000. Walker, McCormick, Barnes, McCabe and Fleetwood-Smlth were omitted from the Australian eleven. The Surrey team comprises E. R. T. Holmes, captain, Garland-Wells, Brown, Gregory, Brooks, Squires, Barlin, Uover, Fishlock, Watts and Berry. Bradman won the toss and decided to bat. Fingleton and Brown made a quiet start against the accurate speed bowling of Cover and the mediumlast swingers of Watts, each of whom made the ball move a great deal. Scoring proceeded at a slow rate, relieved on occasions by boundaries. Bradman Opens Jauntily Fingleton who was clean bowled in attempting to pull a full toss was replaced by Bradman. The Australian champion began in a jaunty manner and none of the Surrey bowlers could make an impression on him. However Brown was lucky when with his score at 60, Holmes missed an easy chance at mid-off. Facing Squires and Gover after the luncheon interval, both batsmen were quiet, runs coming mostly In singles. The partnership, which added 70 runs in 100 minutes, continued without any “fireworks,” and the 200 mark was reached after 165 minutes. Gover and Watts took the new ball and the latter’s first delivery swung away from Brown, who was caught at the wicket. He had batted three hours and had played his most impressive innings of the tour to date. He hit four fours. Watts almost had Bradman in the same over, the batsman Jabbing his bat down on a ball which kept low. Bradman reached his century in 130 minutes. Short and Bright Display Badcock gave a short and bright display, while Hassett opened in a confident manner and continued in his usual unhurried style. Bradman was brilliantly caught in attempting to glance Watts. He was at the crease for 190 minutes and hit 11 fours. Chipperfleld punished Squires and hit three fours in one over. Hassett had a “life” with his score at 36. He was barracked at times for his slowness. Waite and Hassett played out time. Details of the score are as follows: AUSTRALIA.—First Innings Fingleton. b Brown . . .. 47 Brown, c Brooks, b Watts . . 96 Bradman, c Brooks, b Watts .. 141 Badcock. b Brown, . . . . 32 Hassett, not out . .. ..65 Chipperffeld, b Gover . . . . 20 Waite, not out . . .. .. 20 Extras . . . . .. 9 Total for five wickets . . 432