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CURRENT SPORTING GOSSIP

M.C.C. Tourists Average ST. GEORGE'S

55 Per Wicket

Failure of Don Bradman And Woodfull Against Verity

VICTORIA'S INNINGS DEFEAT

Melbourne, Yesterday. THE M.C.C touring eleven THE

followed up their innings

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AGAINST ST.

ANDREW'S

|Sunday's Golf Encounter At Fanling.

The following are the teams for the annual golf encounter betweon' [St. George's Society and St. An-| drew's Society at Fanling this Sunday, starting times will be al lotted and tiffins ordered:

I play in the match England versus

Australian Eleven in Mel. St. George's Soty. St. Andrew's Soty,

W. M. Budd v. L. W. Showan bourne on November 18. victory over South Australia New South Wales will be play.. E. C. Marten. A. B. Stewart

T. A. Pearce v. J. K. McFarlan by defeating Victoria by an in- ing Queensland at Brisbane from L. R. Andrewes v. W. D. Denhan nings and 183 runs here to-day. November 11 to November 16 and A. E. Lissaman v. A. K. alacKenzie After dismissing Victoria for for Kippax and McCabe to be in C. W. F. Booker v. R. Young

the match 231 the tourists compiled 408 for Melbourne for

G. S. Dodwell v. D. S., Edward com-J. de Rome v. A. T. Lay 19 wickets at which point D. R. Jar-mencing on November 18, would, H. G.

G. Sheldon

. D. S. Robb dine applied the closure. Requiring it is pointed out, entail an undue A. T. Hall- 277 runs to save the innings de- amount of travelling. However, Thompson feat Victoria collapsed sensation- neither player bas yet made a do- Dr. I. Newton ally for 94, G. Ö. Allen taking finite decision on the matter.

Full results of the matches play for 21, Verity 2 for 10 and Ham- mond 2 for 8. W. M. Woodfull, theed by the tourists to date are as Australian skipper, was responal- follow: ble for 25 of the 94 runs.

v West Australia at Perth. Drawn.

Scores:-M.C.C. (894 for 8 wkts,

A crowd of 2,000 saw "Wally" | Hammond and Payntor resume the English Innings in sultry weather Nawab of Pataudi 166, Sutcliffe 54, and on a good wicket. The Lan- Leyland 15).

cashire player added only 9 runs West Australia 136 (F. R. Brown 3 to his overnight total of 28, thus for 29, Larwood 2 for 17, Mit bringing to a close a partnership chell 2 for 19, Verity 2 for 20.) with Hammond... which reaHsed M.C.C.: 152 for 5 (Leyland 69.) over 130 runs.

v Combined Australian XI at Perth.

Drawn. at

A. C.

C. I. Bowker

C. E. Holmes

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Leach

J. W. Franke

President

C. B. Johnson

v. C. C. Stark

Y. K. S. Robertson

v. K. S. Morrison

v. D.. Forbes

Y. R.

H. McBean

v. S. J. H. Fox

v. H. K. Valentine

H. B. L. Dowbiggin

Secretary-

A. Sommerfelt Reserves

A. D. Humphreys

A. N. Other

President-

K. E. Greig

Secretary-

E. M. Bryden

Reserves--

Dr. E. W. Kirk

A. McKellar

J. P. A. DAVIS QUALIFIES

Hammond was undefeated

In the Adamson Cup, qualifying lunch with 200 to his credit, scor-M.C.C.: 683 for 7 dec., (Sutcliffe round for November J. P. A. Davis ed out of 405 for 8. He added 169, Nawab of Pataudi 129,45+40=91-17-74 qualified, while Hammond 77, D. R. Jardine 98.) A., Brooksbank returned a score of only three to his total after lunch and the innings was declared at the Australian XI: 159 (Verity 7 for 45+48-99-1875, 112

37.) Fall of his wicket.

Hammond played magnificent cricket, scoring his 203 all, round the wicket in 279 min utës. Hẻ hit a slx and twenty- three boundaries in his innings. He reached the century in 165 minutes, but recorded his third half-century in 28 minutes. H. Ironmonger was the most suc- cessful Victorian bowler, claiming 3 wickets for 62 runs,

Full scores were as follow: Victoria 281 (H. H. Oakley 83, W. M. Woodfull 5, G. O. Allen 4 for 45, Voce 4 for 55)

not out).

139 for 4 (J. H. Fingleton 58 NUDE ATHLETES FOR

1934 OLYMPIAD

Y South Australia at Adelaide. M.C.C. won by nu innings and 128

runs,

M.C.C. 684 for, 9. dec. (Sutcliffe 154, Leyland 127, Nawab of Pataudi 10; DR. Jardine 108. not out, R. E. S. Wyatt 61, Larwood 81, C. V. Grimmett 4 for 176, M. G. Waite 2 for 108.)

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The Handicap Golfer Encouraged

(By Charles Whitcombe.)

How is this straightness or Bat-

THEN the golfer has attained a W

certain standard of proficien- ness to be attained? It is largely cy he plays most of the shots in-distribution of weight, and in this a matter of balance and the correct

stinctively. He has not to contemthe left leg plays the most import- plate what he should do, nor haa ant part. As the club is started on he to take special measures to the upswing it is relaxed and al....... guard against faults creeping into lowed a certain amount of freedom!...

first through the transference of Athens.his game. It is on this account weight on to the right leg and then Nude athletes racing from the that the player should try to culti-by raising the heal to assist the turn. historic site of Marathon to Athens,vato a correct style and form habits of the shoulders. But at the mom South Australia: 290 (K. Nitsche with women spectators rigorously which are sound, because these ment, the ball is struck it should 69, V. Y. Richardson 134, F. R. barred from the spectacle of mag habits which we all fall into persist have regained its original rigidity Brown 4 for 81, Verity 3 for culine prowess, is the idea now be and are most difficult to change. and be fixed firmly enough to hold

ing canvassed in sporting circles to

At the same time I am convinced the player in a strong hitting posi

practice, and I want to draw atten- Watch, say, Abe Mitchell or

45:)

94 (W. M. Woodfull 25, G. O. Alien 216 (Catchlove 65, Verity 5 for 42, restore the glamour of the Greek that much can be accomplished by!'

3 for 21, Verity 2 for 10, Ham- mond 2. for 8.)

Mr. C. C. 408 for 9 dec., (GL.D. AL- len 15, Nawab of-Pataudi " 6, 1. E. S. Wyatt 74, Hammond 203 Paynter 37, H. Ironmonger 9 for 62)Reuter.

AUSTRALIAN BATSMEN FARE POORLY.

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Verity's Consistency.

(By Athole.)

HE tourists have now played four matches and on two, the [remaining two having been left drawn. A gratifying feature of the tour to date. has been the excellent form shown by the English bowlers, especial ly Verity. the

York young shireman. The English-bat- ting has been very consistent, the tourists havo.declared in four of the five inninga and totalled 2,111 runs for the loss of 38 wickets an average of 55 per wicket!

Bowes 2 for 57, F. R. Brown 2 for (6),

TEST PLAYER

FINED

ition..

Olympic Games in 1934

Greece holds her own Olymplads, tion to one very important detail thur Havers as they crack the ball. as well as sporting contests between which, if it were generally obser- They are as firm as a rock on their herself and the Balkan States

The muscles are draws But there is a feeling here that ved, would, I am sure, make for im-left leg.

taut, and to hold themselves. ‹up- the Greek contests are overshadow-provement in club golf, A

The point which I have in mind against the shot, as it were, the ed by the international Olympic relates to the striking of the ball hip is pushed out. The principle Games, such as took place recently and the behaviour of the club head is much the same as in hammering Whether the Greek athletes run mediately afterwards. The aim a nail inte a piece of wood. If the

of every player should be to see force of the hammer is to operate- nude or not in 1984, they will at any that after the impact the club con- properly some support must be rate not wear spiked shoes.

Famous South Africanat Los Angeles,

Captain.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLES.

Johannesburg.

H. W. ("Herby") Taylor, the famous South African Test match cricketers has been fin- ed a nominal sum of £1 for. violating his agreement ̈with the South African Cricket "As«. sociation.

A

Ho wrote an article for Sydney newspaper before the South African tour of Austra lin was concluded.

T

The Board of Control took:a lenient view of the matter, as the article in question did not The batting of the Australiana criticise South African players. has been very much below standard. The fining of "Herby" Taylor by The record-breaking Don Bradman the South African Board of Con- has been dismissed for scores of trol is merely a disciplinary mea- 3 and 10, and the "unbowlable" sure. It will be remembered that Woodfull has only been able to col- the Australian Board of Control in lect 6 and 25 in his two innings. 1980 fined Don Bradman £50 for Don Bradman, however, com breaking his contract with them. menced the Sydney grade) cricket That the Board of Control in 8. season with a not cut score of, 108 Africa makes no distinction in ita for the St. George Club. This, fol treatment of cricketers is apparent lowing on his 17 centuries in from its dealings with so eminent n America, shows that the wizard" cricketer as H. W. Taylor. The will once again be a great atumb! Australian Board of Control; and ing block to England in her quest the M. C. C. have always sin for "The Ashes. tained their authority to a rightful Stan McCabe, the New South way. Only the Bolshevik would Wales all-rounder, also got quick resent such an exercise of discipline ly off the mark, and followed up his and try to justify the contravention 139 some weeks ago with another of a rule, or law.

108 on the Saturday following. He

also took three wickets for 47,

– 8, Hird, the Balmain all-rounder

whole candidate

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It has already been decided tinues to move forward straight given to the wood. So it is in golf." along the line of Right. If we could only the player has to set up his that they shall wear either san always be certain of this. I am sure own resistance, to give himself dals or run barefooted.

The course, too, will be sandy and there would be much less slicing something to hit up against, and the not cinder track, while the cut and pulling. It would indeed make only thing available for the purpose standing race will be one from Ma-for dead straight hitting is the left leg. rathon to Athens in honour of the

It must be realised that the direc. Greek courier who fell dead in tion of the club head at the impact

Athens after running the 26 miles Eoverns the flight of the ball. One

Position.

To Get Into Foali Now to get into this position it

to announce the victory of the only slices because the club is mov- is imperative that the left heer ing slightly to the left. That is to should not only be back flat on the Greek army over the Persians,

All the field events will be con- say, instead of meeting the ball ground, but that it should be pin- tested in the old Greek style in the truly it is drawn across it and a ned down, otherwise there is bound hope of reviving the glamorous spin is imparted. In the case of to be a certain amount of slackness. days of Greece's ancient glory. the pull the club curiously enough, This will cause a loss of power in follows much the same direction, the stroke and worse still the play- although it is more of a turn in- er will probably be carried into a wards than a drag.

false position through the impetus of the swing. What actually hap Gelng Straight:

pens depends mainly on the timing. As is obvious, both these faults The tendency will be for the loft can be eliminated by taking the shoulder to move back and away club head straight through. The from the ball If this occurs early | trouble is to do it, and I admit that the result is likely to be a slicer. it la not easy, but I am convinced if the twist takes place later the that if the player will concentrate ball will probably go to the left In on it and practice, he will gradual- the same direction on the club head ly fall into the habit. In a dress-par

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Sports Diary.

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(King's Park 4 p.m.) RELATO MORROW

Hockey-Mamak Shield Signal v. University

(Marina 4 pm) Gorman Club v, Parthinn

(Naval 4.15) K.LT.O. y 12th. Batty

ZAS (Sookunpoo 4.15) Friendly Matches. Club, v. Comberland,

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