This picture was taken at Sestriere, Italy, where teams, re- presenting England and Italy, competed in winter sports. England, whose team was a combined one from Oxford and Cambridge Univer- sities, were successful in both ski-ing and slalom events. Photo shows A Fawcus (Cambridge) starting off in the slalom race, which England won. (Copyright, Fox).
Restriction Of Golf Ball: Scottish Union President Criticised
LOTHIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
ALL AGAINST MOVE
(By AIR MAIL)
Criticism was made at the annual meeting of the Lothians Golf Association of the Scottish Union President's declaration in favour of reduction in the power of the ball. The meeting was held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms, Charlotte Square, and was presided over by Lord Mackay, the retiring president, and later by Mr. D. G. Wallace (Kingsknowe), who was elected as his successor.
The ball question was raised by Mr. W. Grieve (Duddingston), who objected to the statement by Mr. R. G. J. Kirk, the Scottish Union president, that the Union were in favour in principle of some restriction, and contended that as the matter had not to his know- ledge come before the Lothians Association, or any of their clubs, Mr. Kirk could only speak for himself and those who agreed with him, and that he had given a wrong impression to the R. and A. and the J.A.Ç. on this matter.
No restriction was needed for the present ball. Not 3 per cent. of the members of any club represented there were playing to the scratch score of their courses, even with their handicaps. The ball was therefore to be lim- ited, because of a few, for 97 per cent, of the club mem- bers. (Applause).
Steps The Union Took Mr. J. MacLachlan (Tantallon) asked whether the Lothians Associa- tion had been approached on matter.
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The chairman replied that the As- sociation appointed delegates to the Scottish Union, and they made de- cisions for them.'
Mr. Grieve said that the Lothians Association must refer a question of principle to their clubs.
Mr. R. A. Bruce (Bruntsfield Links Society) explained that
Winning Of The Test Rubber
Consensus Of Opinion Favours England
(By AIR MAIL)
Johannesburg-Close finishes, with the odds slightly in favour of England, are predicted by English and South African cricket experts. The English cricket professionals who are coaching in. South Africa, and have a good knowledge of South African condi- tions, agree in thinking that England will win, but that they will have to fight hard. Experienced South Africans arrive at more or less the same conclusion.
The following interviews have been obtained:--
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J. Newman (Hampshire), who is coaching in Capetown, and who has
for coached in South Africa years: "The English team is about as strong as it can be at present, South Africa will be tested to uttermost, but I think they will la very well."
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W. Cornford (Sussex), who has a coaching engagement with the Wan- derers Club, Johannesburg: "I think the English team should win the rub- ber, because they have a ready-made side from the Australian tour, but, mind you, we have some very good bats in this country, and they will give England a good run."
Leslie Townsend (Derbyshire), who is coaching at the Christian Brothers College, Kimberley: "While condi- tions may alter matters, I can't see the English side losing. The batting of South Africa is 'sound, and Bruce Mitchell and Dudley Nourse can lay a foundation that would send the score into the 400's-a figure at which estimate the English side will total in any of the Tests. On account of their greater. experience, however, the Englishmen have the advantage and with an opening pair like Hutton flying and Edrich they will get a
start."
PEN SKETCHES
OF SOUTH
AFRICANS
(By AIR MAIL)
A. MELVILLE.~A polished bats- man, who captained Oxford in 1931-2, and also captained Sussex in the Coun ty Championship. He has not had a very successful season this year, al- though his qualities as a leader have long been recognised. Highest score this season 75.
B. MITCHELL.-South Africa's leading all-rounder. Mitchell has often opened the innings for South Africa, and will probably do so in this. series, but he is equally at home at No 3.
Once set, he is a difficult man to dislodge. He started the season with a string of centuries in club cricket, and also got an impressive the century for Transvaal against M.C.C. He bowls slow spinners, and has taken more wickets in Transvaal cricket than any other bowler so far. He is one of the world's best slip fielders
Emrys Davies (Glamorgan), who is coaching at Kimberley Boys' High matches School: "I don't think the
A. D. NOURSE.-Son of "Dave." will end in four days on good wickets, particularly if the South African His batting against the 1936 Aus- batsmen strike form. England's tralian side which toured the Union chances of winning the rubber are earned him the reputation of being more than rosy."
South Africa's Bradman. An at- captain: "There are many fine forcing cord for the highest score made in H. W. Taylor, former South African | tacking batsman, he holds the re-
side, a Test by A South African-231- against the Australians at Johannes- burg in 1936. Goes in No. 4.
stroke makers in the English and they are sure to make plenty of runs in the coming Test matches, but if South Africa can find batsmen who are not content to rely on defensive tactics, there is no reason why there should not be an equal chance of victory."
A. B. C. LANGTON.—One of South Africa's leading all-rounders, and an automatic selection. Was the "find" of the last tour of England in 1935: Bowls medium-fast, and can make the Has recently. A. D. Nourse, a former Springbok ball turn either way.
an attacking bats- and father of Dudley Nourse: "Given blossomed out as fine weather, I do not expect any man, and has made 187 not out, the results until the fifth Test match.highest score this season. The chairman pointed out that the The Englishmen, however, have
E. L. DALTON.Good spin bowler, forcing batsman, who, matter was out of order.
with Langton, holds the ninth wicket record of 137 for South Africa against England set up at The Oval in 1935. Brilliant out-fielder.
Mr. Grive had previously submit- ted. a motion that in future the an- should be held some time before the nual meeting of the Association
annual meeting of theScottish Union so that they might know when the meeting was taking place, and what might be coming up there.
The chairman intimated that the Council accepted the motion, and it was unanimously adopted.
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stronger attack in wet weather con- and ditions, but I think there will be a lot of runs scored, and, summed up the chances may just be about fifty- fifty:"Press Association.
W. W. WADE-Brother of former South African captain. Is a sound wicket-keeper and good batsman.
K. VILJOEN:-Stylish batsman, and I would like to see Henry Armstrong used as
I suppose I should be laughed at, but scored 97 against Tourists. Can: be
a change bowler (medium and Ernie Roderick, Liverpool, meet in fast). this country. Great as Armstrong is, I claim that with 10 lb. weight advan- tage Liverpool's colourful fighter must have a chance.-Norman Hurst.
Blue.
P. VAN DER BYL.-Old Oxford Despite his height and ability to hit, is content to spend long periods wearing down the bowling.
ways.
E. Q. DAVIES.-Fastest bowler in South Africa." Swings ball both Played against Australians in in 1936, but without much success. Was injured after the Aus- tralian tour, and did not play last
Tests the SPECIAL OFFER IN CARPETS & RUGS
Union had referred this matter to each district with the request that district executives should consider it, and it was because of the pre- ponderance of opinion from the dis- trict executives in favour of re- striction that the Union president's announcement was made.
HEARTS PLAYER ·
SUSPENDED
The Heart of Midlothian suspended
A. Miller, their Scottish international
AXMINSTER BRUSSELS
AND
INDIAN
CARPETS & RUGS
ALL LESS 15%
left half-back, for fourteen days, for WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW & CO.,
alleged disobedience. The suspension
expired on January 2.
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season.
N. GORDON.-Medium-paced bowler. who can bowl for long spells without losing accuracy, Turns ball sharply. both ways.
G. BOND.-Regarded as the finest stroke player in South Africa. Had average of 45 for Currie Cup games last season. Also a change bowler.
T. A. HARRIS.-Twelfth man; a Rugby international. A forcing bat, very quick on his feet, and a great near-the-wicket fieldsman. Played for Griqualand West in Currie Cup cricket while still at school.
Just as the barracker is the worst of all evils and handicaps, so the good- spectator-the average man-wing. matches. Let's give the devil his due, -Ivan Sharpe,
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