The Australian eleven won the second Test Match at Lord's
on Tuesday by eight wickets. The English batting was better than before, but that is all the consolation we can extract from the defeat. Woolley, the Kentish professional, played two fine innings of 95 and 93, showing that the Australian bowling had no terrors for him, and Mr. L H. Tennyson, who was selected at the last moment to take Mr. Fry's place, played a spirited innings of 74 not out. For the rest, the Australians again showed their superiority at all points of the game. Many critics, casting about for other reasons, have complained of the English captain. Mr. Douglas should not be made a scapegoat, although the English elevens under him have had a run of bad luck. But it might be as well if the selection committee were to choose another captain for the third Test Match. The change might bring good fortune, for cricketers, like other people, have their little superstitions. Still, England's real need is for a first-class bowler like Macdonald.
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