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THE HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1998.
HIGH STANDARD OF PLAY SEEN IN BOWLS MATCHES
KENNETH FARNES BOWLS HIMSELF
INTO TEST TEAM
Takes Eight Players' Wickets For 43
By Howard Marshall
London, July 15. Splendid bowling by Farnes, who took eight wickets for 43 runs, gave distinction to the second day's play in the Gentlemen and Players' match at Lord's.
The Pinyers were all out for 218, and as Hammond did not enforce the follow-on, the Gentlemen are now 313 runs ahead with 4 wickets in hand, a very strong position.
Farnes bowled as if he wlabed to suggest politely to the electors that their decision to drop him for the third Test match was perhaps a little husty. He found an extra yard or two of pace, and the ball did not ge slithering away outside the leg stump as It did against Australin three weeks ago.
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his victims, indeed, were clean bowled, and it will be surpris- ing if he is not in the England side at Lerds.
Farnes's lawling was the out- standing feature of a stern day's cricket, though we had a delightful little innings by Woolley whlel en- abled the crowd to pay tribute to a very great player.
Hammond, Incidentally, did not bowl himself, and his strained thigh muscle has not yet fully recovered, though it should be sound enough for the next Test match.
The
1.
The proffered four did not Interest him in the slightest. His duty was to consolidate, while Hardstaff made the strokes.
There were unmistakabic signs of Jabour in the Players' batting, as if the task of enduring the morning barrage could only be accomplished in a mood of philosophical calm. They had apparently succeeded,
when
the Gentlemen struck two crushing: blows.
Hardstaff,
taff, playing a little airily at Farnes,
scraped stumps, and then Farnes had the po-
the ball into his
tient Hutton' Lhw, with the last ball before luncheon.
The Players were then hard indeed, with only 110 runs pressed on the board, and five wickets down four of them taken by Farnes, which must have mude the selec- turn ponder.
It was affecting, after the Interval, to see Woolley and Compton walk- in to the wicket together, the great veteran in the last phase of a wonderful carcer, and the youth at the beginning of one which shows such high promise.
THE OLD WOLLEY Woolley at once swept Brown re- gally to square-leg and drove him past extra cover to the boundary, und for a while it seemed that these two might turn the course of the
gaine.
Edrich, after his blow on the head on Wednesday, did not field yester- bui rested in bed under doctor's day,
Complon on-drove Fornes beauti- orders.
fully, a severely perfect stroke, but The Players, with two wickets in the same over he was bowled and no runs on the board, be-neck and crop by a ball which ap- down gan the morning in some trepidation parently came up the hill. after Farnes's explosive over on Woolley In the meanwhile was Wednesday night, but for a time at
at enchanting us with drives and pulls lenst all was peaceful. Hutton and made with the old astonishing ease. Paynter were circumspect, like men The eye, we thought, is perhaps less who thought that every ball held keen, but that perfect physical co- mmortal peril, though they had quiet ordination is still there, and with It confidence in.
In their ability to avert that unexampled, flowing rhythm of the evil chance.
stroke.
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FOUR PLAYERS ENTER SINGLES QUARTER-FINALS
DALLAH, BRADBURY, GILL AND WATSON THROUGH
By "Abo"
The standard of play in the four matches decided yesterday in the Fourth Round of the Lawn Bowls singles championship was in keeping with what is to be expected in such a late stage of the competition. A high level was maintained by all the eight players who were seen in action.
than
On the Police R.C. green, A. R. Dallal, of the Indian R.C., and John Watson, of the Kowloon B.G.C., were the successful competitors. They de- fealed G. H. Sherriff und S. Ecclc-
2 khull respectively. Duth the losers are from the Civil Service C.C.
Dallah deserved his victory uc.. cause he was a little more consistent his opponent, especially in the first 15 heads. He settled down to the straight hand and kept to an
and with a four
the 15th
he led 17-6. He was playing so well at this stage that victory for hin seemed imilment. But for some inexplicable reason, Instead of slicking to long heads, from which he had obtained most of his
he suddenly threw
Hopes of Cralgengower CC. of winning the Second Division lawn bowls championship were shattered by the Hongkong F.C. "A" on Satur day when the 0.C.C. players were unexpectedly beaten by eight shots, Picture shows the matchs in progress, On the right is W. K. Way, looking on anxiously, le rave #w23
eight to J. S. Howell and yet managed to win by ave shots-Pictorial News,
THREE
As I See Sport
By "Abo"
MATCHES D. COMPTON NOT
PLAYED
Baseball Programme Curtailed
New York, Aug. 15. The Baseball League programme, to-day consisted of three malehes in the National section.
INCLUDED IN TOURING TEAM
Boston Braves beat Philadelphia Soccer May Be Claiming His
Phillies, Cincinnati Reds beat Pilt- burgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals beat Chicago Cubs,
Scores:
NATIONAL LEAGUE
R. 11.
12.
13
3
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2
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1
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(Rizzo homered for the Pirates).
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Time In The Winter
very short
on the
As is so often the care when a
player has to change his weight, drastically Dallah found he was al
ways either a yard or two through or short. On the other hand, the change did Sherrit a world of good and he plied on nine shots in the next three heads with a three, two and a four,
ANXIETY RELİEVED
Thus Dallah, from 17-0 up, was now leading by only 17-15-a none too secure position. But his anxiety was somewhat relieved when he broke Sherriff's run of success with a single on the 19th to make the score 18- 15. On the 20th Dallah
was lying
He Was Carrying Out
His Duties !
The following conversation took place between A. R. Dal- lah, one of the competitors in yesterday's bowls matches, and Mr. A. Hydo-Lay, President of the H.K.L.B.A., who was um- piring his match against G. H. Sherriff:
Dallah: Is Sherriff's wood in front of the jack?
Umpire: No.
Dallah: Is it behind the jack? Umpire: No!
Laughter from the specta- tors, in which Dallah also join- ed, greeted the umpire's se-
cond answer.
The replies were faconic but correct. The umpire was not giving away any unsought-for information!
three for game when Sherriff had the County Cricket
last wood to go, but calmly and coolly- the latter drew the first shot. end; for Dallah oblained a single on But this was only delaying the the 21st and a three on the next head to elinch the match.
MIE name of Denis Compton, the stated. The mistake crept in on the TH
young: Middlesex and England scoring of the lust head. Minu was cricketer, does not appear in the list lying one until Bradbury carried the of 15 players who have been invited Jack with his lust wood to take one. by the M.C.C. to tour South Africa The final score should have been than Sherriff, the latter saved the While Dallah was drawing better the 1938-39
This Minu 20, Bradbury 21. The Indians' situation on several occasions with during probably means, though
cuble nugregate was 58 against Craigen-la last wood, which proved a very does not say so, that Compton has it power's 57, and not 39 against 56 as lust made up his mind to play soccer reported.-
effective weapon.
season.
the
for the Arsenal during the winter.
made such rapid progress at cricket
On an adjoining rink, John Watson eliminated S. Eccleshall by 21-11 after 21 heads. Watson started well to win the first eight heads, by the
only
YORKSHIRE VIRTUALLY CHAMPIONS
Defeat Leicester By Innings
SPINNERS COME ON
Wyatt was recalled from distant | Boston Stephension,
from the nursery end, parts of the deld to bowl, and his Philadelphia was busy but Innocuous, and Farnes first ball went for four Lyes in fury was more controlled, so that cloud of dust. His next over to
Cincinnati runs began to appear stealthily. A Woolley was full of menace, and
Pittsburgh safe but edgy four by Hution caused then Meyer toolt the magic from the Stephenson to Bing his hands in the afternoon by having Woolley caught
but after an uneventful half-behind the wicket. Woolley was St. Louis hour Hammond began to change its cheered all the way back to the Chicago
Earlier this summer, Compton was Sport Cancelled bowling
pavilion, and as he disappeared a Brown appeared with his spinners, rich chapter of cricket history went
(Medwick and Myers homered for reported to be in a dilemma. He has and Paynter, suddenly militant, hit with him.
Įthe Cardinals) ——Reuter.
What his place in the English Test H'OR the first time in a great many end of which he was leading 10-0, : him four times to the boundardy in The total was then 168, and nl-
leans of the near future seems to be years, the sports loving Shang Eccleshall recovered somewhat and one over, twice past cover-point and though Nichols and Smalles did their dour, though when Smith began to such a fine footballer that he may August 13 and 14, and it was not another spurt and scared nine in the Championship by beating Leicester-
assured; but at the same time he is-week-end of fun and recreation on 11-6 down.
hailander was denied his usual at the end of the 13th he was
London, Aug. 15. twice to
square-leg.
Yorkshire made themselves almost best
But then Watson gave certain Stephenson
of the was transferred to the 203 Farnes took the new ball and bowl at 4.45 Gibb suddenly drove be called upon to play for
County Cricket Pavilion end, and luttes promptly pollaled off the innings with a bang him to the long-on boundary. Shap-Arsenal during the 1938-30
because the weather was wet, says next five ends to lead 20-6, square eut him and then nearly
Eccle- shtre In two days at Bradford by an He
the yorked Nichols, sent Smailes to repeat the stroke, however, season. It is hard for a youngster
Shanghai Time. All oficial shall obtained two braces and a single Innings and 141 runs, played on, a fact which visibly af-leg stump cavorting yards in the air, he was deceived by the flight and of Compton's achievements to for sports fixtures over the week-end before conceding
the single which iccied
Stephenson with a mixture and removed Polined's balls with a cuught and bowled.
sake one sport for the other, and it Kratification
most satisfactory click.
The Gentlemen then had acquired Stephenson and chagrin.
30 runs, and Hammond joined Wyatt, on'a reward
not enforce the though it was soon obvious that his and at four
o'clock the lorn thigh muscle was still restrict- appeat nearly brought down the Gentlemen began their second in- ing his full range of strokes.
nings, 103 valuable runs ahend. was obviously to their advantage to the score along reasonably push
of
WDB
near, stabbed at
flight a rearguard action, nt to
did
catch, and the follNG
TEMEN BAT AGAIN
however, for Paynter
him, Glub held
tlie
rain from threatening clouds.
PLAYERS IN TROUBLE
with three men gone
for 58, were in
It
WYATT BARRACKED
The game thereupon sank into a and the crowd barracked
The Players,derable trouble, quickly, but Allen and Gibb could coma,
but Hardstaff, with
on
different
complexion Hulton
was still there, playing thoughtfully, and he survived a threatening over from Farnes, who twice rapped him on the pads.
Hutton was talking
and Pol-
his upright not force the pace against the ac- Wyatt amiably until a 5.40, with the stance, seemed well able to put a curate attack of Nichols
total 86, he tried to hook Smailes alfairs, lard,
and was caught by Smith at short bowled, reaching out to Pollard, and
At 14, in fact, Allen was clean leg. Wyatt came in to play stemnly destructions to
Brown followed, clearly with in- go for the runs, but fensive cricket.
after he had thumped Smailes to the j no chances, For a long time the batting was Tavern he had another bang and
was bowled.
Next
RECIPE
FOR
came
Bartlett, also in n
and the
were
VALUE hurry, and he jumped out to Smith and sent the ball sailing into the deep, where Compton took a good catch.
Gentlemen tumbling out uncomfortably fast.
Yardley put a stop to this non- sense, and although Hammond, Jumping out to drive Smith, was caught at the wicket, the Players now have a difficult day ahead of them.
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GENTLEMEN
n. o. Allen, e rice, b Pollard
A. Gibb, bw, b Smli (P.)
J. E. 9. Wyatt, hw, b Smith (1)
W, R. Hammond, a
Pollard
Compton,
N. W. D. Yardley, Price, b Smalle
H. T. Bartlett, not out
. . Moore, b Nichols
F. Brown, e & b Smith (P.)
R. J. O. Meyer, hw, b Smith (P.)
Lapt: J. W. A. Stephenson, e Price, b
Nichols
K. Fames, e Price, b Pollard
2. -b 3. n-b
Total
2ND INNINGS
O. Alfen, e rice, b Pollard....
1. A. Gibb, lbw, e & b 9mith (P.)
1. E. 9. Wyatt, 17w, b Smalles
1W. T. Hammond, Price, b Smith
N, W, D. Yardley, not out
II. T. Bartlett, e Compton, b Smith
Brown, b Smailer
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Total to wkin.)
PLAYERS Edrich, Stephenson, b Farnes Hutton, bw, b Farner ....... "Price, o Hammond, h Farnes Paynter, a tbb, b Stephenson Hardstat, b Farner
tWoolley, c Glub, h Mayer
ames
Compton (D.). b
Nichols, b Farnes
Amalies, b Tamer
Amith (P.), not out Poland, b Farne
L-b 2
Total CENTLEN
Nichola Pollard Amith (P.) smaltes
០
Eneon
411
Denis Compton
the
soccer
may be playing soccer this
inter.
later date, owing to the fact that were cancelled or postponed to a Watson required for game.
Saturday, August 13, was the anni- versary of the outbreak of hostilities
PAYS FOR MISTAKE
Leicestershire scored only 62 in their Arst innings. Verily taking seven wickets for 18. In their Had he not made a mistake on the 125, Bowes sending back four bats- to Shanghal. The Shanghai Volun-penultimate head of his match with B. men for 30.
second, Leicester were dismissed for teer Corps was mobiilsed while the W. Bradbury on the Civil Service foreign troops were too busy with green, J. C. Brown would have had precautionary measures against pos- good chance of getting through. wicket, hit up 328, to which Herbert Yorkshire, in their only visit to the sible outbreak of terrorism to find Outplayed by the Craigentower C.C. Sutcliffe contributed 103, fime for sport.
man in the opening phases, Brawn found himself 10-7 behind at the end of the 11th head. He fought back so gamely and so well that at the end of the 20th, he was actually lead-feated Northants by seven wickets. ing 10-18. Then
Cricket Oddity
TEST
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NORTHANTS v. GLAMORGAN
At Northampton, Glamorgan de- Northants scored 68 in their first
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KENT, AUSTRALIANS
match against the Australians
Kent made a good recovery in their Canterbury,
EST cricket, by some oddity, is one of the few sporls that does not protect the customer. When a
on the 21st head be made knock (3. C. Clay five for 20) and sent is sold and the money paid over the mistake which probably cost him 172 in their second (E. Davies five for it, that is the end of the trans- the match. With his first three woods for 42), while Glamorgan made action.
he drew two shots, but Bradbury and 111 for three. It for any reason there is no play, fald the shot with his third delivery. the only sufferer is the purchaser. Apparently under the Impression For most other outdoor entertain that he was still lying, Brown laid a ments provision is made for another block instead of trying to rest out
days. Even In America. Bradbury's wood, which had money is rarely returned succeeded, would have given him any circumstances. rain- game. checks are part of the bargain.
It was rather surprising that a up 52, while Watt 1ook four for 102 - fight is postponed the speeta-player of Brown's experience could and Todd four for 140. for still has in his possession a slip asked, te umpire could have told first innings (Walte four for 43) but hove made such a mistake. Had he Kent were all out for 108 in their of cardboard that gives him right him who had the shot; but he did not in the follow-on did much better.
at
he
day where under
ог
The tourists scored 479 when they went in to bat, E. S. White hittini
If
At
of entry when the affair is finally asks, nor did he go up to examine the close of play to-day, Kent had put staged.
Buying a ticket for a Test match even further when Bradbury drew Frank Woolley scored 81 and Leslie head. He must have been chagrined on 255 for four wickets, of which In England is the same na gambling another shot wth his Inst wood to give Ames 108 not out.--Reuter. is easy to understand his predicament. on a horse week before It is dun him a lead of 20-10. He would ilke to take part in both, to run. If it is scratched the cash and if he succeeds in reaching the top is lost. ranks of both these forms of sport
Test cricket,
A Boycott?
THREE BEAUTIES
cnd.
four and two threes helped the Thus encouraged, Bradbury Inid winner along considerably, three beauties in the 22nd Brown tried to break up the head
The scores of yesterday's matches were: with his last wood; is effort was n good one, but though he knocked two woods out, one remained and Bradbury thus won a close en- counter,
therefore, hasn't he will be following in the foot-steps much to complain about. Any cum of famous figures like Andy Ducat, up to £20,000 may vanish, but the Patsy Hendren and others. Young overhead is more than provided for though he is-he Is barely 20 by the advance sale, Compton is already regarded by many Judges of the game ແລ
the second best batsman in the country, Walter Hammond of course being do few wore the spectators at the the first. He is also a left-winger of match between Nottingham and more consistent than W. K. Way and considerable
promise, and. the Arsenal would like to have his scr vices during the coming campaign.
By One Shot
On the same green, W. Gill was far
A. I. Dalish beat G. IL. Sherriff 21-16 on the 22nd.
John Watson beat 8. Eccleshall 21-11 on the 21st.
D. W. Bradbury beat J. C. Brown 21-10 on the 22nd.
W, GUI beat W. K. Way 21-10 on
the Australians at Trent Bridge on won by 21-10 on the 20th head.. A the 20th. July 10 that the question was going
round: "Is In boyrott?"
ham
Not the
Arat people have not forgotten
match, played at Trent
ALTHOUGH It has been reported Bridge, when the Australians, need
that the Indions defeated the
with the huge English total of 650, were criticised for their alow batting
120 Craigengower C.C. by three shots on in an effort to save the game. The
in
Saturday in the First Division of the ero Lawn Bowls League, actually they
crowd, nevertheless, gave Bradman won by only one shot.
a warm welcome when he went A. K. Minu'r rink defeated B. W. Bradbury's four body-line bowling storm in 1932-3
10 bat. Larwood, centro
of the by five shots and not by seven as Test matches, was not at Trent Bridge. He Was at his chicken form farm. Nichols and Pollard each bowled one his absencel (1) Knee trouble; (2)
There
were two reasons PLAYERS-First Innings
lle has said: "Even If I had not
no-bail
21 Farnes
for
I W. medical proof of my unitness, I
would not play against the Aus tralians,
I have never forgiven the
SEXA
Stephenson Brown Meyer
Wyatt
Umpirest Charter, Hardstaff,
*Indientes captain, Wicketkooper.
D
reften accusations of bad sportsman- ship made about my bowling by the Australian Board of Control."
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