London, Oct. 21.
Maurice Tate, of Sussex, and Edward Clark, of Northants, both famous Test match bowlers, are not being re-engaged by their counties for the 1938 sea-|4 son.
"It is a big surprise," said Tate when informed by the Sussex Cricket Club that his services would expire in April ahd that he would be given a cheque for £250 instead of a benefit match.
"It means that I have got a chuck out," he added.
Tate, who is 42 years of age, is going to Argentine with the MCC. team for a three months' tour this winter.
Known as "Chubby" to his clubmates and to cricket-lovers throughout the world, Tate has the perfect temperament for big cricket with his broad smile and untiring energy.
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