The Archive · 1935

M.C.C. Defeat South Australia

Adelaide, Nov. 12.

The M.C.C. tourists to-day defeated South Australia by 36 runs. Bradman, who made only fifteen in the first innings, scored an even $0 in South Australia's second knock, which realised 187.

MC.C. 371 (Waite tve for 42) and 114 (ivan Tour for 13)

5. Australia 322 (Badcock 45) and 187 (radman 30)—Meute less success than the few attempt-Jed by their rivals. Poole and Kyte twere very quick in following while Wall's transfer to stand off half, seemed to work well, this play-[ex opening up play for his threes fairly satisfactorily. Slater and Hocking were the better wing, but were given few chances by McGill land Baxter. dhe formers tacking be~ Ing very effective. Stanion shouiderfed a Tot of work, his tackling bolag particularly "emtcctive, "while his Pass: might Save been ved to here teams were: bes ter effect by his inside threes,

Scotleh:—¥. @. Finday, FS. Gas, % Bases, 8 Dewar. D. Mel. Wheeler Wei ons We Gree on, H's. White, RV. J Stowsetek Peitee ie Booth, LR, Hocking, Slater. Nicks, 5, Bicksons "BF Wal Wr Glbnon, Ht. 3 Backay Due, Neath." wiltons Baga, DAR Fleming. i. Kyte, 3, Poste neiereer La" W. Walkinshaw.

Clad v, French Army 'The French Army played a very! stubborn game against the strong Club "side, composed largely of the! Armoured' Car team, but could not lcope with the latter's superior tactics. The winners had a number ut movements, their threes coming into the, limelight more often than not. Two Jnewcomers showed up very well, /R. 'N, Bryant confirming the good things said of him last week, and 3. A. McGregor showing signs of considerable past experience. More will be heard of these two during the season. Bidwell played with his customary brilliance, though his handling" was slightly weak _on "The French forwards worked very) pard, and were prominent in the fioose, white Gagnaire was the best Jot their outsides, being a threat in [his position on the wing. Fontenelle ]worked excellently at serum half, his punts ahead being a source of worry fo the Club defence, for he was very quick in following up, The teams Club XV:—B. R. Brown. J. W. M.

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