1939-03-28 — Page 25

THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 28, 1939

English

Opinions

On 5th

Test Match

"Cricket Miracle" In Fourth Innings

SIR PELHAM WARNER AND WICKET PROBLEM

(By AIR MAIL)

FOOTBALL

Gains & His Remarkable INTERNATIONAL

ENGLAND'S MAGNIFICENT PERFORMANCE, UNPARAL-| 6

LELED IN THE HISTORY OF THE GAME, IN THE FINAL SOUTH

Boxing Career

Records show that Larry Gaips, who unsuccessfully fought Len Har- vey for the British Empire title at Harringay Arena has occupied a pro- minent place in boxing for thirteen years. He first gained public atten- tion when he knocked out Max Schmeling in two rounds at Cologne in 1926. He then proceeded to establish himself at the top of British heavyweight boxing. In 1930 he knocked out Phil Scott in two rounds at Leicester and beat Don McCorkindale for the British Empire heavy- weight championship the following year at the Albert Hall.

In 1932 at the White City, Gains defeated Primo Carnera in fifteen rounds, just a few months before the giant Italian won the heavyweight- championship of the world. In the next four years he met every fighter of note in the heavyweight division. He knocked out Jack London in two rounds in 1933, defeated Obic. Walker in 1935 at Leicester, and beat Maurice Strickland in 1936.

MATCH

Wales Beat Ireland At Wrexham

RESULT FLATTERS

WINNERS

(By AIR MAIL)

Wales defeated. Ireland at Wrexham by. 3 goals to 1 in the 53rd match of the series, but on the whole the result flattered Wales, for although the victors took their chances with more ac- curate shooting, Ireland put up ja splendid · fight in a skilfully-

generally superior to the oppos- ing defences.

'BLIGHTING INFLUENCE fought game. The forwards were

AFRICAN TEST OF TIMELESS TESTS'

MATCH, HAS EVOKED NOTH- ING BUT ADMIRATION FROM LEADING CRICKETERS AND OFFICIALS, WHO ARE FULL OF PRAISE FOR ENGLAND'S "CRICKET MIRACLE" GETTING SO NEAR TO VIC- TORY IN FACE OF A TASK OF MAKING 696 IN THE LAST IN- NINGS.

This phenomenal

IN

Notts Chairman Speaks

His Mind

(By AIR MAIL)

THE “BLIGHTING INFLUENCE OF THE TIMELESS TEST

The outstanding player on the field, and certainly the best in- side man, was

Doherty (Man- chester City), for Ireland. Cum- [ner, at outside-left for Wales, im- pressed with much admirable work, but Bryn Jones lacked sparkle. Tom Jones made a re- sourceful and confident pivot.

The official attendance Was

MATCH" WAS DENOUNCED BY MR. DOUGLAS MCRAITH, 23,997, and the receipts £1892. Test will CHAIRMAN OF NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY CRICKET CLUB,

in

GLORIOUS PASS

probably go down to history as AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THAT BODY IN NOTTINGHAM. "Edrich's match." The way which the Middlesex

"We see too many batsmen playing in a county match as though Wales were the dominant side in batsman, it were to last a week instead of three days," he said. "Batsmen the early stages, and Cumner scor- who will attain his 23rd birthday affected by the blighting influence of the timeless Test match; half-ed their opening goal after seven on Sunday week, forced his way volleys patted back to the bowler as though too deadly to be dealt minutes. Bryn Jones gave him a back to form after the most with." heartbreaking experiences in Test cricket, has already excited the admiration of cricket enthu-thing must be done to restore sup- siasts. In hitting a double cen-port at county matches in face of tury he has confirmed the faith other attractions. In his opinion always held in him by his capt-there was only one ain, and by Sir Pelham Warner brighter cricket. and others.

Mr. M'Craith declared

some- JIJUSDE¶11923|EPEEL

method

"There were times when caution justified," he added; "but

was

was

Sir Pelhan Warner, former chair-there was no justification for a dead man of Test selectors, said: "First bat to be presented to the ball on of all I must praise the whole Eng-perfect and easy wickets as land team. They made one of the frequently the case to-day.” greatest fighting efforts the game has ever known. It is a great pity that a definite result could not be reached, but the team must catch the boat.

RASH TALK

PUBLIC SUPPORT

He thought that if some effort was not made to bring back the public, county club finances would not be able to bear the strain. Old clubs would disappear, and "There is a lot of rash talk about championship would be reduced in the ¡timeless Tests, but they are maka generation to half the number of ing the game more a test of endur-counties playing to-day. ance. Personally I would like to

see five-day Tests in England and In an effort to economise the Not- six-day matches in Australia and tinghamshire. Committee had de- South Africa, It seems that the cided that in 1940 they would play! character of the play in these one fewer county match, and were matches has changed in recent also discarding their annual fixture years, and that many batsmen dis-with Cambridge University. This regard their natural, methods for would mean a saving of £300 a year. Junnecessary caution. In addition, Major T. Barber, D.S:Q., chair-

COUNTY CRICKET

Gloncester's Move For

Faster Wickets

Gloucester County Cricket Club are-taking steps to Improve the wickets at Bristol, which, `states the annual report, have been source of considerable anxiety.

A

An analysis of specimen turfs by. an expert from the Royal Agricul~ tural College has shown that an undue proportion of organic matter was the cause of the lifeless pitches, and special treatment is being carried out which, it is hop- ed. will impove the nature of the soil, and result in faster wickets.

the wickets are much too good. Iman of the Notts County Council, MOVE TO MAKE am told that those in South Africa was elected the new president of the

this winter have been marvellous club, in succssion to Sir Julien WICKETS ly perfect.

This problem of wickets is

undergoing careful considera-

tion, and I think that before the

Cahn.

summer a definite move will be ment to get so close, but really made to make the fight between these wickets are too good. There bat and ball more even."

is no doubt about that.".

WICKETS TOO GOOD

They

FASTER

Sydney (By Air Mail), A big effort to speed up wickets

glorious pass, and the Arsenal left- winger dribbled goalwards. Breen ran out to foil him, but the ball ran through his legs and into the net, only "inches on the correct side of the post.

After 15 minutes, Ireland equal- ised. The home defence were caught unawares, and Millingan drove hard into the net with a ris- ing shot. Five minutes later, Glover, from Cumner's corner kick, headed a second goal for Wales. Glover had the Irish goal at his mercy, but his shot was wide, and Poland saved a fast shot by Steven-

son.

The first thrill in the second half came when Poland met a terrific drive from Doherty with a double- fisted parry. Ireland frequently got within the danger zone, but in a Welsh raid, Dearson, after clever- ly manoeuvring, shot for goal, and before Breen could reach the ball, Boulter dashed up and netted. The Welshmen thus increased their lead after 62 minutes, though it must be said Ireland hardly deserved to be in arrear to this extent.

The Irish goalkeeper had plenty of work in the closing stages. But- ler was conspicuous in repelling

one assault, and Jone (T. G.) was luckily in the way of a dangerous drive from Milligan.

INTERNATIONAL TABLE

The international table now reads:-

Goals P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts.

in Sydney is to be made by the New Scotland South Wales Cricket Association. Wales The authorities of all grounds on England which grade cricket is played have

Ireland been asked for reports from their groundsmen, giving the following information:

1. Methods adopted in preparing wickets; weight of roller; soil used, &c.

2 2 0 0 5 24 3 2 1 0 9 6.4 2 1 1 0.9 4 2 3.0 3 0 1 12 0

WALES: Poland (Wrexham; “Turn- er. (Charlton Athletic) and Hughes. (Birmingham); Green (Charlton Ath- letic), Jones, T. G. (Everton) (captain), and Dearson (Birmingham); Hopkins (Brentford), Boulter (Berntford), Glo ver (Grimsby Town), Jones, Bryn (Ar senal), and Cumner (Arsenal),

ONE IN EACH COUNTRY!

Sir Stanley Jackson (President,

Herbert Sutcliffe (Yorkshire Yorkshire C.C.C., and a former and England opening batsman)—~ England player)-"England's ef- "It proves that we did not go in fort in the last innings was as-to bat without tails down. tounding. It has not been a very set about their terrific task in a satisfactory match, and it natural-magnificent manner, and it just ly makes everybody interested in shows what can be done. Perhaps cricket think, as to what is the in the next series of Tests they best thing to do as regards what will play one innings in England are known as

limitless Teat and another in South Africa”

Later, it is intended to hold, a matches. The feelings, as far as 1 Pat Hendren (Middlesex and conference of groundemen to dis-Blackpool); Brolly (Millwall), Lea- can judge, of people in this coun-England)-"What an exciting fin cuss the matter comprehensively. tham (Belfast Celtle), *** and # Weir try, is very definitely against ish to the tour! We had a similar It is generally agreed that the (Clyde); Cochrane (Leeds United),. matches without some limit.”

experience in the West Indies in low wickets have had their in- Stevenson (Everton); Milligan (Ches- Frank Chester, the famous um- 1980. Hammord's team have done fuence on batting, and have result- terfield) : Dokert (Manchester City) „pire—“It is a remarkable achieve-| wonders against heavy odds.”“

and Brown (Birmingham). Jed in a falling-off in stroke play.

A. W. Barton (Repton).'

2. Opinions on methods of making

wickets faster.

IRELAND: Breen (Manchester: United); Cook (Everton) and Butler.