A WORD OF PRAISE FOR AUSTRALIA.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXX, Issue 3427, 19 January 1912, Page 5

A WORD OF PRAISE FOR AUSTRALIA.

ENGLISH PRESS COMMENTS. (Received Jan. 19, 12.38 a.m.) LONDON, Jan. 18. Tlie “Daily Telegraph” states that the unlimited time of the test matches puts a false premium on caution. It is questionable whether Barnes and Foster would be equally successful if Trumper had Duff’s policy of giving the bowlers instant trouble beeir adopted. The Australians merit unstinted admiration for their display of splendid cricket pluck. The “Westminster Gazette’’ says Carter’s performance was the most remarkable effort of the match. He was the last to bat in the first innings, after a long trying service in the field, then the first to bat in the second innings. It was a feat of physical endurance to excite wonder. “Sporting Life” says -that despite Ransford and Trumper’s injuries and all the honor of a forlorn hope, they gallantly fought the English and proved themselves the better side. It was evident that the Colonials lack effective bowling when Hordern is mastered. The “Daily Telegraph” made inquiries in cricket circles regarding Douglas’s protest of Kelleway’s and Hordern’s use of resin, and show that the general opinion is that artificial aids to bowlers are unsportsmanlike. The use of sawdust is not analagous, as it is intended to bring the ball back to normal condition. Some recall the wie_ ketkeeper’s use of a mixture of oil and resin on their gloves, thus enabling them to transfer a certain portion of the resin to the ball so as to assist the bowler. Mr Lacey, secretary of the Marylebone C.C., refused to express an opinion.