ENGLAND CAN BEAT THESE AUSTRALIANS SAYS R.E.S. WYATT
Former Test Captain On
Weak Spots Of Visitors
Sixteen "Australian cricketers fired with the ambition and determination typical of Australian Test teams have arrived in England They are a young team full of possibilities, with an average age of only 28.
On paper they appear to be a very strong combination, but undoubtedly there are weaknesses, and there is cause, I think, to be pessimistic about our chance of regaining the "Ashes."
To the type of batsman, therefore, who is anxious to get runs O'Reilly's accuracy by itself will not be so morally destructive.
DOPING THE WICKETS
Australian Wall, the
be
I feel there can be only one rea- A touring team invariably Includes son for the selection of a single fast
wickets will some players lacking experience of bowler, McCormick, and that in the
thebellet that our the conditions under which
will be played. Variety in similar to those of 1934. games the pace of wickets and change of light often make a vast difference to batsman. There have been many
We then played into the hands of by selecting fast opponents enses of fine, even great, cricketers our
and as our main attack failing abroad; and the Australians bowlers
sting from them by this have suffered in
way just as removing the nuch as we have.
doping the wickets. 10 Fim
fast Australian In my opinion, this team runs a greater risk than usual, bowler, was top of the Test bowling for only eight of the 16 Ive been averages in Australia during the have series 1932-33, and bottom here in here before, and only five played in Test cricket in England. 1934 with an average of 70.66 runs Every touring team has its failures, per wicket obtained. This suggests and the greater the number of new-that our wickets were anything but comers, the higher the probability of sympathetic towards fast bowling. We were relying almost entirely on fallures.
this form of attack.
pltches arc. વર્ક Well-prepared
essential
first-class for course, cricket, but it is to be hoped that we shall benefit by past and painful and not take the pace experiences out of natural, fast
fast wickets. The "Ashes were won in 1932-33 on fast wickets, by fast bowling Fast bowling on a doped wicket is an entirely different proposition, and the Australian selectors have gambled rashly by relying solely on McCormick for the fost attack.
English spectators will appreciate lovely action of the tali Mc- Cormick, who, in my opinion, is the fastest bowler
which
LEFT-HAND GOOGLIES One of the great factors contributed towards the winning of the rubber in 1034 was the Grim- This has been melt-O'Reilly attack. dissolved, and I consider the omis-out of sion of Grimmett a mistake, which will be serious unless Ward or Fleet- wood-Smith can reproduce his oc-
and his wiles. Fleetwood-Smith can tremely dangerous bowler with his left-hand googlica, capable of dis- missing the best of batsman. inclined to be erratic, but seldom has more accurate bowling been seen then his performance at Adelaide inf the Fourth Test of 1037, when he was largely responsible for an Aus- tralian victory.
be an ex-
He is
the
Ward possesses fight and ability to spin the ball to a marked degree, but he has not that mastery of length and direction which made Grimmett one of the greatest googly bowlers of all time.
the
THE
HONGKONG
MRS. MOODY WINS
Captain Victor Cazalet
Denies Rumours Of Engagement
London, Muy 18.
In the Second Round of the Sur rey Tennis Championships, Mrs. Helen Wills Moody defeated Mrs. Elsie Pittman by 6-0, 6-1.
Captain Victor Alexander Cazalet, M.C., wealthy bachelor and Member of Parliament, has denied the rumours that he is engaged to Mrs. Moody United Prean,
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fallures is unusually large, will be strong, but not invincible.
that if In this respect, I believe our selectors can unearth a really good swing bowler who can make the ball swing away, several of the big run-getters will be dismissed cheaply.
This is a type of ball reldom bowled in Australia owing to the worry most Australians. A Maurice conditions, and one which would Tate in his prime would be invalu- able, and enhance our chances by 50 per cent.
TELEGRAPH,
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18,
OUR GUIDE TO THE CINEMAS
When
"Merrily We Live" (King's Theatre, about o to-day merry yarn deifatrully diffuse matron (Bille is pulting Burke) whose hobby tramps back on their feet. unshaven, wayfaring Brian Aherne wants to use her telephone, her eyes light up and the fun starts. When daughter Constance Bennett's eyes also light up at the sight of the handsome chaffeur, into which the unshaven trump has turned, there is a delightful family ruckus. It is kept at a good pace by Norman Meteod, the director, whose task has been made easier by the efforts of the principals and Alan Mowbray, Clarence Kolb, Bonita Granville and Patsy Kelly.
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ANOTHER PHAR LAP IN MAKING
Australia's Wonderful
Colt
Sydney, April 20. Australia has produced another wonder racehorse which may rival the famous turf deeds of Phar Lap. He is Ajax, a three-year-old chest- nut colt by Heroic-Medmenham owned by Meagra. E. L. Gimp.) Ballieu, A. W: Thomson and "Mr. Constable."
Ajax was unbeaten during the autumn meetings both in Melbourne and Sydney and has carrled his total stake earnings to £18,950.
Turf writers hall Ajax as one of "Dangerous To Know" (Queen's the greatest three-year-olds in Aus- and Alhambra Theatres, to-day) trallon
racing history. Ajax has big never been extended enough for ex- Suave Akim Tamiroff is racketeer who seeks to enjoy soclety perts to judge what speed the colt
is capable of. life as well as political and financial
Ajax climaxed his autumn engage- control of the elty in which he lives. His plans to frame a young bondments by winning the C. W. Cropper salesman and marry his financee are
Plate of £1,300, run over six fur- folled by the gangster's loyal Chinese longs at Randwick. companion. Fast, well-acted, Gall Don Bradman, although he is per-Patrick, Anna May Wong, Horvey haps less brilliant, is as great a bats- Stephens and Anthony Quinn are in man as ever. He has probably lost some of his quickness of eye, bul this, I think, is more than counter- neted by an increased soundness of method.
A SOUNDER BRADMAN
Bradman and Ponsford were res- 1,000 Tuns ponsible for more than out of approximately 1,000 in the doubtful if there is a player of Pons- last two Tests of 1934. But it is ford's calibre to open the innings for Australia this season.
Brown and Fingleton are both ex- cellent opening batsmen, but they are batsmen, and not an ideal part, na they both might be termed defensive neither has the wide range of strokeg or the ability to force the puce in the way which made Ponsford such a great opening man.
WATCH FINGLETON
At the same time I think Fingle- ton will be one of the outstanding successes of the tour, because be is both sound and adaptable.
the cast.
"Seventh Heaven" (Majestic Thes- Ire-day). An old story with a new
cast, Simone Simon and James Stewart lake the places of Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell and make a good job of it in this picture with the saccharine qualities.
FINAL SHOOT Large Attendance At Sunday Meeting
The Hongkong Rifle Association held its final shoot of the season on Sunday when over 150 members took
the various port in
competitions. The weather, although hot, did not deter many members making high scores, 95 out of a possible 100 being made by Surg. Lt. Mackic.
Darkish, of medium helght and rather slim, he will speedily be
1st Bn. Middlesex Regt. ler in the world to-day popular with our cricket crowds, for his feiding is the finest I have ever seen and his throwing remarkably accurate. He is, indeed, well worth watching.
I should describe his run-up something between that of Larwood and Tim Wall. He is likely to be very dangerous in his first few overs, but lacks the stamina of other great fast bowlers.
A GREAT RISK
the Australian Four years ago team came here without a slow left- Grimmett's absence, I think, muy have a marked effect on O'Reilly's hander- risk that should never be realised taken, for this type of bowler is in- bowling, for it is seldom how much there two helped each dispensable on a "sticky" wicket.
This year the Australian selectors have wisely included E. S. White, who should prove of immense value, particularly where wet wickets are concerned,
other.
Their accuracy was such that the batsman was apt to become puzzled and worried as to how to get a run; whereas if a batsman can help him self to twos and threes and na
occasional four at one end he will be content to play maiden overs from the other.
The team is thus prepared for ull wickets, having exponents of ail types of bowling.
The baiting, unless the number of
Possibly, Baddock may be asked to He all the role of opening batsman. has a wide variety of strokes at his command, but recently, he has not met with great success in this post- tion.
To sum up the situation, I would say that if the Tests are played on wet wickets we should definitely the better side, and prove to be given fine weather I consider we stand a good chance of winning the rubber if our prospect is not pre- Judiced by doping the pitches.
But surely our inability to get out not only the Australians but also India and New Zealand has taught a lesson in that respect?
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Ajax, carrying st, 2lb, which In- cluded a 7 lb penalty, scored with the greatest of case from Pandava (7.4) and King's Head (9.0) in 1 min. The time was excellent 1314 considering the holding nature of the track,
sec.
"Since 1915 I have ridden somè of the most brilliant racehorses in Australia, but never in my whole experience have I piloted a horse os great ns Ajax over a short distance," declared E. Bartle, who rode Ajax in the race.
BRAWN CUP REPLAY
The following will represent St.
the
hockey Andrew's in
repiny match of the Brawn Cup against the Recreio Ladies this afternoon at 5.10 on the "Y" ground:
J. Hall; J. Brondbridge, E. Chang: P. Lawson, M. Roza, B. Greaves; V. Churn, Y. Ho, S. Roberts, D. Hall and A. N. Other.
The S.R. (e) event was won by the Newton, second, Capt. Trevor, Dou- The S.R.bles Open. First, Capt. Trevor, (b) event was won by the 4th Sub-second, Super. Thompson. Walking- marine Flotilla R. Rifle Club The up Open. First, Lt. Ashby, second, S.R. (b) Aggregate Cup was won by Mr. Oliphant. Surg. Lt. Mackie and the S.R. (a) Cup by Sgt. Richardson,
At the conclusion of the meeting Col. N. M. S. Irwin, D.B.D., M.C., very kindly presented the prizes to the various prize winners.
Before Major Murray called upon Col. Irwin to give away the prizes, behalf of he thanked Col. Irwin
The attendance at the Clay Bird Range was a record since the in- ception of the Gun Club Section. Mr. Wong Hor, Manager of the Sporting Arms Store, very kindly presented a the Council ond members of the As- Silver Cup for the aggregate score in,
sociation for very kindly consenting Singles, Doubles and Walking-up. to become the President. Besides the cup the Association pro-
After
the prize-giving Col. Irwin sented silver paper weights modelled after a cloy bird, for the winners of congratulated Major Murray on the and thanked each separate competition, and a silvery excellent meeting which he ar-
ranged for that day ver Gun Club Spoon for the runner-him for the work he had put into Major Murray then called for three cheers for Col. Irwin.
up.
Shoot Resulta Inter-Affilated Clubs
It.
match....
S. R. (a); Winner, 1st. Bn. Middlesex
Reg.-Lt. Dawson 72, L/Cpl. Amos SPORT ADVTS.
78, L/Cpl. Powell 75, Dmr. Stickley 79, Bds. Haigh 70, total 380. Second, 2nd. En. Royal Scots.-S. R. (b); Winner, 4th Submarine Flotilla Ride Club P. O. Clark 88, P. O. Hinda 80, C. E. R. A. Atkinson 85, E. R. A. Kellier 01, E. A. Templeton 94, total 448. Second, Hongkong Police Sgt. Perkins 91, Sgt. Mckay 83, Inp. Hop- kins 87, Cpl. Puran Singh 80, B. C. Charan Singh 84, total 439.
S. R. (b) Aggregate Winner, Surg. Lt. Mackie 95; Handicap Winner, Sgt. Perkins 01; 200 yards range winner, E. A. Templeton 49; 500 yards yords range winner, Surg. Lt. Mackie 40; Handicap Spoon Winners, Cadet. Carey 86, Sgt. Cooper 92.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
EXTRA RACE THE FIFTH MEETING will be held (weather permitting at HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, 21st MAX, 1938, com- mencing at 2.09 p.m.
The First Bell will be rung at 1.30
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and Rooms at $5.00 for Gentlemen $3.00 for Ladies (both including tax) are obtainable through the SECRET- upon the personal or writion Member, such Member to be responsible for all visiiors introduced by him, and for Payment of all Chits, &c.
Winner,lication of
S. R. (a) Aggregate winner, Sgt. Richardson 81; Handicap Private Milroy 80; 200 yards range winner, Cpl. Maghar Singh 40; 500 yards range winner, Pte. Milroy 42; Handicap Spoon winners, Cpl. Mag- har Singh 78; Ptc. Scot 76; Ptc. Hitchcock 70.
The Secretary's Office, 1st floor, Exchange Building, (Tel. 27794) wil close at 12 NOON.
R. E. Officers Cup won by Cpt. Hill 88, Cpl. Numn 82, Revolver Net Spoon won by Insp, Tansley Hong- kong Police. Handicap Cup won by Sgt. Perkins, Hongkong Police, phone 21020. Sweepstake Winner, S R. (a) L/Cpl. Bayliss, S. R. (b) Spr. Thompson,
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