08 Feb 1933
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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1933
Page
1
Fragmented OCR traces a cricket context focusing on player roles and team strategy. It mentions left hand batsmen, pace, and selectors weighing candidates like L Darling and Tobin. The passage hints at nerves and expectations surrounding a critical Fourth Test and the need for reliable batting and bowling balance.
The Fourth Test between England and Australia will start at Woolloongabba, Brisbane, on Friday with hope England can exploit the body line theory again. Both teams bring fighting instincts and balanced elevens, while conditions and selections including Ironmonger and Tobin loom large for the England lineup.
The article compares Australia and England pace options for the Tests. Wall and Voce are highlighted for Australia while England relies on Verity Hammond and other bowlers. Wicketkeeper Oldfield misses, affecting both batting and stumping.
The Australian selectors named twelve men to represent the country in the fourth Test with W. M. Woodfall and W. J. Fonsford among those considered. E. Branly from Western Australia, now a Victorian, is tipped as the twelfth man amid some perturbation in the camp.
The article debates filling Alan Pairfax's qualtlon with Tobin or Norse after Pairfax's withdrawal. It notes Norse's Melbourne form as a strong candidate while Tobin, though praised for fielding, faced tension in the Sydney Shield and Test preparations.
Delicate negotiations between the Marylebone Cricket Club and the Australian Board of Control center on bowling rules. A joint committee is to report on eliminating and banning dangerous methods from the tour, after a Sydney meeting on January 0. The Australian cable notes postponement of further play pending the committee’s recommendations, with a hope for cooperation and no cancellation of remaining program.
The piece outlines a tense dispute between England’s M C C and Australia’s Board of Control over cricket ethics and sportsmanship. It notes differing views on body line bowling and the need for cross‑continental communications to resolve tensions before the remaining Tests. Australia, led by captain Bill Woodfull, defends its stance while the MCC seeks a smooth path to continue play without accusations of unsportsmanlike conduct. The article highlights diplomatic efforts and the challenge of aligning distant governing bodies.
The piece discusses a possible conference between England and Australia to settle cricket disputes after the tour, noting neither side wants to escalate hostilities. It recalls historic strains and urges cautious action to preserve cricket relations and heritage amid the current tensions.
The article praises Love as a capable wicketkeeper and strong batsman, noting his captaincy removal may let him excel in both roles. It compares him to Oldfield and Oldfield’s era, mentions Waller as a substitute option, and discusses team selection choices and England’s current edge.
Australia looks to improve after a fragile innings display against England in the first Test. Batsmen failed to gain grip on English bowling though occasional resistance hinted at limits. If the bowlers keep pressuring, the Bradman-Woodfull partnership may click again, shaping a tense June tour. Weather and toss could influence outcomes as Australia seeks a stronger reply.
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