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i Saturday June 2 1979 SPORTS GUARDIAN SOCCER TENNIS: David Irvine reports from Paris Czechs root out seeds Essex go ten clear LORD'S AND LADIES: The West Indians prepare for the start of their tour picture by Kenneth Saunders CRICKET COMMENTARY John Arlott Retrospective justice real upset of trie week (more were watching Miss Wade's traumas on the centre court, but only because Bjorn Borg was on next) and when Lendl faltered on his first four match points, they virtually willed him ithrough on his fifth. Miss Mandlikova is as lean and hungry as Lendl but advertises her piratical approach with a red-spotted handkerchief tied around her hair. She beat Miss Barker in the Federation Cup in Madrid early in May, and the British No 2 had said before their second round match I owe her one for that." She was almost as good as her word. A marvellous first set of uninhibited hitting saw Miss Barker earn a set point at 6-5, from which she pushed a forehand into the net, and three more in the tie-break, the last of which she squandered on a double fault. A run of five points gave the Czech the lead.

The second set was emphatically Miss Barker's, but in the decider she was flushed and flustered and her hopes of regaining the title she won in 1976 never looked like materialising. The dismissal of Miss Wade was even more depressing. It was the second time she had gone out at this early stase in Paris as second seed, but it would have taken a court six feet longer at each end to have given her any chance, so bad was her command of length. Miss Tomanova. who lost to Miss Barker in the 1976 final, had made a point of watching Miss Wade's first match and knew what to expect.

"She made exactly the same mistakes and all I did was to keen pusliins her on my ground-strokes," she said. It made for a tedious soectacle lasting two hours and five minutes, but no one could argue with the There was one other east European upset when Lucia Romanov (Romania) easily beat Kathy May Teacher (US) 6-1. 6-4. Borg, the favourite for the men's title he won without losing a set last year, was back into his almost mechanically brilliant mood after two false starts and crushed Ray Moore (South Africa) 6-3, 6-1, 6-0. Also through to the last 16 is the Spaniard Jose Higueras, who beat Bruce Manson (US) 6-2, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2.

FRENCH OPEN (Paris) Men's singles second round: -B. Gottfried (US) heal K. Warwick (Australia) 6-2, 6-0, 6-4; Vilss (nrq) teal C. Rojer-Vasselln (France) 6-4, 7-5. 6-3; E.

Dlbbs (US) beat C. Frevss (Franco) 6-0. 6-4, 6-3; S. Smith (US) beat J. Yulll (NZ) 6-0, 6-2.

6-1: V. Peed (Paraguay) beat P. Slozll (Czech) 6-2 2-6. 6-3, 6-4; Baranuttl (Italy) beat C. Doirosswell IMiod) 6-7, 6-1, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3; G.

Mayer (115) beat Y. Noali (France) 3-6, 0-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-3: Ormlrs (Spain) beat B. Tarociy (Hung) 7-6, 6-4, 6-2; J. F. Caujolle (France) beat B.

Teacher (US) 7-5, 1-6. 6-2, 7-5. Third round: ''B. Borg (Sweden) beat R. Moore (54) 6-3.

6-1, 6-0: '). Higueras (5oaln) beat S. Manson (US) 6-2. 2-6, 6-3. 6-2; I.

Lendl (Ccech) beat A. Ashe (US 5-7, 7-6, 6-2, 6-3. WOMEN'S SINGLES Second round: ft. Gerulaltls (US) beat 'I. Kloss (SA) 6-0, retired.

R. Tomanova (Czech) beat Wade (GB) 6-2, 4-6, 6-2; Tumbull (Australia) beat J. Ouvall (US I 6-3. 6-3. B.

Stove (Hull) beat B. Simon (France) 7- 6, 4-6. 6-3; Smith (US) beat S. Acker (US) 6-1, 6-0; L. Allen (US) beat E.

Vessies (Holl) 6-2. 6-7 6-3; R. Marsl-liova (Crech) beat Forood (US) 6-3, 6-2; H. Mandlihova (Czrch) beat S. Barker (GB) 7-6, 2-6, 6-1; L.

Romanov (Rom) beat l(. May Teacher (US) 6-1, 6-4. Women's doubles, first round: Fox and P. Smith (U5) beat N. Gregory (Aus) and N.

Sato (Jap) 6-3. 6-1 0. Oritur and K. Jordan (US) beat R. Giscafrc (Arq) and J.

Stratton (US) 6-2, 6-0. C. O'Nell (Aus) and M. Wihstedt (Swe) beat F. Thlbault (France) and D.

Porzio (Holy) 7-5, 7-5, Men's deubles. first round: H. Gunthardt (Swllz) and R. Hewitt (SAi brat D. Joubcrt (SA) and R.

Simpson (NZ1 6-4, 6-2; M. Edmondson and J. Marlis (Aus) beat N. Spear (Yuqo) and J. Hoyt (US) 6-0, 6-3; J.

ICrlek (SA) and T. Mnor (US) beat R. Crawford (USI and E. MontanD (Mex) 7-6, 6- J. Kodes and T.

Smid (Czech) beat M. and Van Mmitsky (US) 6-2 6-1; J. Andrew (Ven) and J. Soarcs (Brazil) beat P. Fleming (US) and Wamick (Aus) 7- 5, 6-4: B.

Balleret I Monaco) and J. Tliamin (France) beat Fi'iz and P. Prolsy (France) 6-4. 4-6, 6-3. denotes seed.

It was a day to be savoured for Ihe Czechoslovaks in general, and their teenagers in particular, at the French Championships in Paris yesterday. Nineteen-year-old Ivan Lendl reached the last 16 of the men's singles by beating Arthur Ashe 5-7, 7-6, 6-2, 6-3, and in the women's event 17-year-old Hana Mandlikova defeated Sue Barker 7-6, 2-6, 6-1 after Bcnata Tomanova, almost a veteran at 24, had beaten Virginia Wade fi-2, 4-6, 6-2. All three defied probability and the computer by knocking out seeds. Ashe, at 36, was ranked 10th in the men's field, and Miss Wade and Miss Barker second and sixth respectively in the women's. Yet a year ago, the two youngest Czechs were competing al Roland Garros as juniors, winning the boys and girls' titles respectively without conceding a set.

Martina Navratilova, the reigning Wimbledon champion was the first notable product of the much-envied Czech coaching system, but judging by yesterday's events the production line almost bears comparison with that factory in the valleys which so persistently churns out stand-off halts for Wales. Only those who have never previously watched Lendl will have been surprised at his dismissal of Ashe, his most distinguished scalp yet, for this wiry youngster packs a deceptively explosive punch. Polish is one thing, effect another, and the elegant Ashe, though trying everything he knew, had little or no answer to the murderous ground stroke missiles projected from Lendl's racket. In the first set, Ashe attempted to serve and volley, and got away with it just long enough to establish a lead. But it proved a suicidal tactic as Lendl found his range.

The crowd rapidly sensed the first All the counties, except Derbyshire, voted to punish Somerset. Glamorgan were, therefore, reinstated in the competition and will now meet Derbyshire in a quarter-final tie at Cardiff next Wednesday. The ruling means, in effect, that in future, captains discovering a loophole in the laws will only exploit them at risk of punishment by retrospective legislation. The history of cricket is full of instances of captains taking advantage of legal flaws, but all that happened then was that the laws THE DECISION of the TCCB to disqualify Somerset from the Benson Hedges Cup promises to have a strong effect on tactical thinking within the game. It resulted from the decision of the Somerset captain, Brian Rose, to declare their innings against Worcestershire in their last zonal match after they had scored one run from a no ball in the first over.

They thus gave the match to Worcestershire but ensured Somerset's plaeo in the quarterfinals by their faster rate of wicket-taking. were amended lo elose the gaps. This decision will be seen as a move to check the tendency to place financial considerations above the traditional attitudes of the game. At the hearing Somerset supported that position by accepting full blame and agreeing not to appeal against any punishment imposed on them. Since they have never won a major competition and, after the elimination of Kent, had one of their better opportunities to do so, they may rue their decision.

Board ban Somerset from The Test and County Cricket Board's statement said The emergency meeting of the Board was called to consider whether any action should be taken against Somerset arising out of the Benson and Hodges Cup match against Worcestershire on May 24. The Somerset President, Colin Atkinson addressed the meeting and stated that the declaration made against Worcestershire after only one run GOLF Peter Dobereiner Anguish for Jacklin John Arlott at The Oval Bashing Surrey four the Cup as being totally against the spirit of the game and had brought it into disrepute. The Board decided that Somerset should be suspended from further participation in the 1979 Benson and Hedges Cup. Their 'jlace in the quarterfinals will be taken by Glamorgan who will play Derbyshire at Cardiff on June 6. Somerset accepted the Board's decision and confirmed that they will not appoa? against runs short Smith.

When Knight pulled Willey far into the safe hands of Larkins on the midwiekel boundary, the Surrey effort finally petered out. Despite the flourish by Jackman they finished four runs short This, though, marked the enterprising approach which Mickey Stewart, the county's new manager, no doubt hopes to instil in a relatively young loam. He will count the bowling performance of Clarke and the batting of Clinton as fresh assets. For a Northamptonshire side in flux, the batting of Cook, Larkins and Alan Lamb all proffer a healthy future. Every year we seem to claim that have never known so miserable a start to the season.

This time, though, we have official confirmation that this was the coldest May since 1941 and in that year it did not seem Surrey and Northampton-sliire made a refreshing effort to produce a result from their rain-harried match at the Oval. They had lost a day and a third to rain when they began play yesterday with Surrey nought for one in their reply to Northamptonshire's first innings of 157. Surrey declared with a brisk 60 for two Northants hustled up 119 from Larkins, Cook, a capable striking innings by Allan Lamb, and Willey to set Surrey 217 to win in 75 minutes plus the statutory last hour of at least 20 overs. Butcher made a characteristically bustling 61, and Clinton, whose usual merit lies in defence, must have surprised even himself with1 a quite militant 7.5. So, when the 20 overs began, Surrey were 91 for no wicket wanting another 126 runs.

Golf fans who have been waiting with can opener poised over a tin of fatted calf to welcome Tony Jacklin back to the fold of tournament winners must stay their hands awhile. Jacklin, joint leader of the British Airways Avis tournament overnight, had a thoroughly depressing second round of 75, four over par and eleven shots more than his opening circuit over the La Moye course. He therefore handed the outright lead to Bernard Gal-lacher, who gritted his teeth and battled against the troublesome wind for a 69 and nine-under-par halfway total of 133. These two were playing together and the five-stroke gap between them opened in four holes. However, the writing was on the wall and what familiar graffiti this Jacklin saga has become even before that.

At the long second hole, playing downwind and within easy reach of a drive and an iron, Jacklin hit two beauties but then missed his four-foot eagle putt. His face took on that Oh-Lord-it's-all-happening again expression and experienced Jacklin-watchers began to tear up their betting slips. Gallacher's verdict was that had Jacklin holed that putt he would have gone on to record another low round. Forest trio miss out Scotland make Jive changes for the match against 1he world champions, Argentina, at Hampden Park today from the team that lost to England a week ago. Three of the changes are forced on the manager, Jock Stein, by an unfortunate misunderstanding which meant that the Nottingham Jtorest trio of Archie Geinmill, 'John Robetftson, and Kenny Burns were still at home when they sHould have been at the squad's headquarters in Troon.

Stein, who had already lost Gordon McQueen through illness and Graeme Souness through injury, gives first full international caps to the St Mirren full back lain Munro and the Liverpool forward Frank McGarvcy. The other three brought into the side are Alan Hansen, Dave Narey and Alan Rough. The biggest prolilem facing Wales, who play Malta today in a European Championship qualifying match, is likely to be the rock hard pitch on the Mediterranean island. The Welsh players, who teased the Maltese in a 7-0 victory at home last October, will be wearing boots normally used on icy pitches. England will be without Brian Greenhoff for all their tour matches.

Like Hay Kennedy, he has been forced to withdraw from the squad by a foot injury. Kevin Keegan is expected to play in the European Championship match against Bulgaria in Sofia on Wednesday, but then return to club duty in Hamburg while England play friendly matches against Sweden and Austria. England will gel a belated opportunity to show their worth against Argentina. A match at Wembley has been arranged for next May, four days after the FA Cup final. ax t.ne ooi.Daii Leagues annual meeting yesterday Don-caster were reelected to the disappointment of Altrincham, of the Northern Premiere League, and Kctterine.

of the Southern Premiere League who Jiad nopea to follow Wimbledon and Wigan into the League. Bob Houghton, manager of the second-best team in Munich on Wednesday, is in trouble with the Swedish soccer authorities. He has been banned from the tonchline for three games for an incident involving a match official. Houghton said that on May 6 he called a referee a cheat for not awarding a penalty to his side, Mal-moe the official reported him for using a coarser English insult. Sintlam) v.

Argentina (Hampden Park). Rflunh (Parllck) Buriey (luswich), Munro (St Miren) Narey (Dundee Uld), Heoarty ujimue? uioj, nansrn rncbarvey (Liverpool), Wark (loswich). Dalglisti L'uerogoi cTnu, narirom rivian i Graham (Leeds). Subs Wonrf (Fverlon) F. Gray (Leeds).

Jordan (Man UUI), Miller (Aberdeen). Wallace (Coventry). Aroentina. Filtol; Olgllin, Vlllaverde, Passarella, Tarantlnl: Barbas, Galleyo, mowianai vaiencia, nousemiin. Luxue.

Referee. P. Partridge (England), SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP First round: Forfar v. Berwick, Aberdeen v. Arbroth, East Stirling v.

Albion Rovers, Dunbarton V. SI HMmarnncfr Alloa, Stranraer v. Dunfermline First leg Muijiisi 13, setono leg august i. Second round: Clydebank v. Hamilton, Hibernian v.

Montriw Ayr stearic nnn uaitqn or St Johnstone v. Stranraer or Dunfermline, Clyde v. Ranoers. Parlick V. Slullnq or Albion Rovers.

Railh Rovers v. East Fife, Cowdenbeath Dundee, Folitfrk y. ueiuc, Aocraeen or arorcatn u. mcaaow- Danlf. Alntrifl V.

niinrlC llmfarl ClPnhn.icO- mulr v. St Mlrren, Motherwell Queens Park. Kilmarnock or Alloj Forfar or Berwick; Queen of South Morton. Stirling Miuiuji y. Dremin my.

rim leu Augusts, second leg September 1). Last night's racing STRATFORD 6.15 Mm Hdle): 1. KENO HILL, G. Kmcst fln-l)- 5 Ufhn I nac rl II lav); 3, Csotaln Cfieeti (8-1); 4, Highland Bug (14-1). Lucky oeuil 5-1 jt-fav.

(19 iu l-l LJ. itft. 13P, ,10, lOP. Dual 2 02. CSF 6.07.

NR: Theocritus. 6.45 (2m 61. Ch) 1, VIMY R100E. Mr u. uun VH-o law narrioinni UZ-1J; 3, Woody Woodpecker (12-1).

(14 ran). (W. A Stephenson), Tote 17p lip, 44p, 16p. uun 11.1. fc.a.r.: H.UT 7.15 Mm Hail): 1.

OPEN FIRE. S. Shll- Let (11-2). 12 ran. (P.

walwyn.) tote! TSk Mfls. RSy M'yln. 1 Vs. Ch TRENTISHOE, Mr i- WJ Cottage (8-1) 3. Trefelyn Heather (11-11.

Tennessee 13-B fay. 11 ran. (Miss S. Harrison). Tote: 54o 18o.

16p, 56n. Dual 1.41. CSF 3.68. NR Knight's Owen. 8.15 (2m Ch) 1, DURHAM LAO, A.

Coogan (14-1) 2, Island mist (25-1); 3, Just Jake (20-1). Tower Bird 9-4 lav. 13 ran (M. Ryan). Tote 11.27: 37p, Sip, 1.69.

Dual 21.11. CSF: E30.3?: 8.4 (2m 01 Hill): 1. CHINA WILLIAM, 2- Srittl bl HWraje (8-1). 4, Real Plcklnos (16-11. 18 ran (M.

Talo). Tote: 3p: 14p 29p. 25d. lit; Dual 5.27. CSF: 2.96.

N.R.: If Yen Like. TOTE DOUBLE. 85.20. TREBLE: 10.70. HAMILTON II" II 10yds): 1 SIDE TRACK.

G. Duffield (11-10 fay) 2, Dlsmanllrr 14-1) 3, Clwyd (17-2). 9 ran. (G. P-Gordon.

Tote: 26p; lip, 12p, 4lB. Dual 41p. CSF: Mp. 7.25 (60: 1 OYSTON ESTATES. A.

Mercer (9-4 H-favV- 2 Gormflath 13-1); 3, Singh Run, (9-4 it-lav) 9 ran. (J. Berry,) Tote: 29p, 15p. lip. lip.

Dual 410 CSF. 97a MB R.nm. rSli. 7.55 (60 1, GLENBURNtE, G. Oldroyd io-ir juniDA mia in-lit tavr i.

Dmclnj Deyfl (25-1 16 ran Tote 2.18 53p. lip, 28p. Dual 16.07. CSF 13.68. f5M: 1.

HOT r.UM- P. Rnvmnnrt (8-1); 2, Kmrom Miss (12-1); 3, i'-7iV lH- wemeirou, oie csr 'ill Za 8.45 On if): 1, HIGH KILLS. Raymond (2-1 fav); i MKOIingl (9-4). 3. Nattral i Saba (4-1).

7 ran (h Blacksliaw). Tote: 28p; 13p, 14p. Dual 55p. CSF- 71 p. ,0.10 (1m 30: 1, TOLSTOY, Raymond (5-2) 2, 3 Llpht Lad (7-2).

Jubilee Saint 9-J fay) (M. Wis). csFii oi6p; Mp' 26p- Dui" S6p" TOTE'dOUBLE: 88.30. TREBLE: 71.55. (FIXTURES Soccer EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP Group Seien Malta V.

Wales (Gzlra). FRIENDLY INTERNATIONAL Srotland V. Areontlna (Hampden Part) (3 om.l rjbN-LEACIIf INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT TMrrt. fourth place playoff Scotland v. Italy.

Northmen Victoria (3 p.m.) Tennis TOMORROW ntir-countlis matches: Nottinghamshire v. Lancashire (men) (Nottingham) (1.30). Warwickshire v. Lancashire (women) (Edg-basion Prior) (1.30). Yorkshire y.

Cheshire (women) (llkley) (1.3D). Golf Norfolk Handicap Csmpetltlon Sherlng-ham), Berks, Budrs and Own v. Trie Club (Chesham and Ley Hill), Eastern Inter-County Scratch Foursomes (Hunstanton). Bar GS Tournament (Royal SL George's Sandwich). TOMORROW Eastern Inter-county scratch foursomes (Hunstanton).

Snooker OEHMV MANCHESTER CLASSIC El ,500 Mml-flnal (The Potters, Salford) A. Men (Tooting) G. Foulds (London) Essex took a lead of 10 points at the lop of the Schwcppes county championship table yesterday when they answered the declaration of a former player, Robin Hobbs, and raced to victory by nine wickeis over Glamorgan al Ilford. Glamorgan made slow progress when they baited first in the one-innings contest, taking til overs to reach 100. Hobbs declared at 184 for seven, leaving Essex 100 minutes to chase the runs.

Mike Denness fell al 44, but Graham Gooch and Ken McE-wan scored 141 in 83 minutes Schweppes Championship Essex v. Glamorgan ILFORD. Essen (12 pts) beat Glamorgan (0) by nine wickets In matctr reduced to one day. GLAMORGAN A. Jones Lever 3G J.

Hopkins Turner Lever 9 R. C. Ontona and Hardie 86 A. L. Jones Phillip Flellher 17 P.

D. Swart ret hurt 16 M. J. Llewelyyn Lever Hardie 5 G. 0 Phillip Fletcher 5 E.

V. Jones not out 0 A. E. Cordle and Fletcher 4 B. J.

Lloyd not out 0 Eitras (iv 1, nb 5) 6 Total (for 7 dec.) "i84 Fall of wickets: 19. 66, 127, 169, 180, 180, 184. R. N. S.

Hobbs did not bit. BurtlW. Lever 1G-4-29-2; Phillip 7-2- 1G-0; Turner 7-5-3-0: Acfleld 17-8-15-G: East 16-6-32-0; Fletcher 7-0-44-3: Nardil. 5-0-39-2. ESSEX M.

H. Denness Ontomi Cardie 14 G. A. Gooch not out S3 S. McEwan not out 67 Eitras (b 5, lb 6) 11 Total (for 1) ..185 Fall of witli-t 44.

K. W. Flctcll-r. B. Hrrdle, S.

Turner, N. Phillip, R. E. List. N.

Smith, J. K. Lever, I). L. Atfirld Oil) nut bat.

Bawlinu Cordle 11-0-62-1 ontong 8.3-1-62-0 Lloyd 2-0-14-0 Richards G-0-36-0. Surrey v. Northants THE OVAL. Surrey (4 pts) drew Willi Northamptonshire (1). NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.

First innings: 1S7 (W. Larkins 03, S. Clarke 5 for 55, P. Paeotlt 4 for 43). SUnnEV First Innings A.

R. Butcher A. Lamb T. Lamb 24 G. S.

Clinton lbw Sarfraz 14 G. P. Howarth not out 17 Extras (lb 3. 1. nb 1) 5 Total (for 2 dee.

20.S overs) 60 Fall of wickets 22. GO. Bowling: Sarfraz 8-2-22-1; McFarlanc 5-1-16-0: Willey 5-1-9-0: T. Lamb 2.5-0-S-1. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE Second Innings G.

Cook Roope Clarke 34 W. Larkins flaw Clarke 14 R. G. William; Rouge Pocock 3 A. J.

Lamb not out 43 P. Willrv Knight I) Jackman 13 T. J. Yarilley ml out 2 Eitras (b 4. lb 3, 3) 10 Total (for 4 dec) 119 Fall of wickets: 28.

41, 55. 115. Bowling: Clarke 13-4-34-2; Jackman 12-5-30-1; Pocock 14-2-15-1. SURREY. Seconil Innings A.

R. Butcher Cook T. Lamb 61 G. S. Clmton Sarfrac 75 G.

P. Howarth Sarfrai 9 B. D. V. Knight Lirklnt Willey 42 G.

R. J. Roope Sarltae 0 0. Smith Sarfrai 13 R. D.

Jackman not out 2 S. T. Clarke not out 1 Eitras (lb 8. nb 2) 10 Total (for G) .213 Fall of wickets: 115, 14S, 154, 154, 20G, 210. Bowlinq: Sarfraz 13-2-69-4; McFarlanc 4-1-17-0; Willey 17-2-75-1; T.

lamb 8-0-42-1. Warwick v. Somerset EDGBASTON. Warwickshire (0 nts) drew with Somerset (0) in match reduced to one day. SOMCRSET B.

C. Rose W.utehou:c Flrrcira 2G P. W. Denning Willis 11 1. V.

A. Richards Kallicnarrarr Frrreira 33 P. M. Roebuck nut out 72 P. A.

Slocombe Kallicharran Ferrelra 0 V. J. Marks Humnagc Ferreira 20 I. T. Botham Ferrelra 7 D.

Brealmell r. Whitehouse Clifford 21 D. J. S. Taylor not out 21 Extras (lb 3) 3 Total (for 7 dec) Fall of wickets: 29, 57, 70, 70.

114, 128, 180. J. Gamer, l(. F. Jennings did not bat.

Bowling Willis 14-4-34-1 Brawn 14-1-5B-0 ferryman 11-3-25-0 Ferrelra 16-3-66-5: Clifford 7-1-28-1. WARWICKSHIRE D. L. Amiss not out 34 K. D.

Smith Dennlnn Botham 4 J. Whitehouse Jennlntts Botham 2 A. I. Kallicharran not out 44 Extras (lb 1, nb 4) 5 Total (for 2) 89 Fall of wickets: 7, 10. P.

R. Oliver, G. W. Humgage, A. M.

Ferrelra. D. J. Brown, R. Willis.

S. P. Ferryman, C. C. Clifford did not bat.

Bowling: Gamer 7-3-B-O; Botham 7-2-11-2: Marks 11-3-32-0; Breakwell 11-1-33-0. LEICESTER. Lvleeslershire y. Hamoifmr. Match abandoned without a ball being bowled.

OLD TRAFFORD. Lancashire V. Gloucestershire. Gloucestershire (first Innings) 121 for 4. Lee 1G-4-31-1: AHOtt 14-3-26-0: Arrowsmith 18-8-36-2; Weod 4-2-9-0; Heidr 5-2-8-1; Simmons 4-1-8-0; Match abandoned.

Oxford v. MCC OXFORD. Oxford University 122 for 1 dec (J. Rogers 61 not out) and 211 for 5 dec (R. Moulding 75).

MCC 115 for 1 dec tu. w. sanurocx 0 nor ouil anu 211 Tor 5 (P. Cooke GO, Sandrock 50). Match drawn.

ICC Trophy MOSEkEY. Sri Lanka 212 for 8 (R. D. Mendls 51). Holland 167 for 8 (A.

Banker 74). Sri Lanka won by 45 runs. OLD HILL Argentina 81 (54.4 nets). Bermuda 85 for 1 (15.5 oiers), Bermuda wnn hy nine wickets. KNOWLE AND DORRIOGE.

Oenmark 118 in 57 overs (M. Stead 4 for 16), Canada 72 In 32.4 overs (C. Morlld 4 for 12). Cenrnatk won by 46 runt. A5TW00O BANK.

Wales 234 In 13. Hopkins 92, Edwards 67). Israel 143 for 0. Wnlee won fair 91 runt. WALSALL (garni limited to 46 overs).

maiaysia 114 in 401 overs iu. famafl 0 for 23) Bangladesh 115 far 3 In 42.3 overs. Banglaoesli won by seven wickets. Middlesex v. Zealanders EALING.

New Zealand 109 in 30.1 overs (P. H. Esmond 4 for 22). Middlesex 111 for 3 (35.5 overs). Mlddlnu won by seven wickets.

County Table A Pts 10 8 42 8 12 32 8 10 30 8 10 30 4 6 22 9 8 17 6 7 13 6 7 13 7 13 Essu (2) 5 Hampsfifre (8j 4 Nrthmntnshlre (17) 5 Somerset (5) 5 Suse (9) 4 Yorkililre (4) 5 Middlesex (3) 4 Surrey (16) 4 Worcestershire (15) 4 Kent (1) 3 Leicestershire (6) 1 Glamorgan (13) 5 Derbyshire (14) 4 Lancashire (121 5 4 8 12 6 6 12 4 7 11 2 6 8 Nottinghamshire (7) 4 Gloucestershire 1U1 4 warwicksmre (11) 197B positions In brackets. Today's Fixtures SCHWEPPES COUNTY Crl'MPOUSHIP. usex v. Lancasnirg mora, ii.o to 6.30: Leicestershire Kent at Leicester, 11.30 to 7,0: Middlesex v. Gloucestershire at Lord's, 11.0 to 6.30: Nctllnghamslilrt v.

Glamorgan at Trent Bridge, 11.0 to 6.30 Somerset v. Hampshire, st Taunton. 11,30 tn 7.n Sueur v. Derfnrirtln Hum. 11.0 6.30 Worcestershire Northamptonshire at Worcester, 11.0 to 6.30 Yorkshire f.

Surrey at Bradford, 11,0 to 6.30. unorn university r. Warwickshire it Oafird, 11.30 to 6.30; New Zealand v. Australia at Arundel, 11.00 55 overs) Tomorrow JOHN PLAYER LEAGUE (2.0 to 6.40). Esse v.

Lancashire it llfgrd; Leicestershire v. nvni at fceitnicr, itiiumicjca aiuumici- shire at Lord's: Nlttlntnimshlfe v. Glam organ at Irene Dnnge; aomirsei v. nampsnire it Taunton; Sussex v. Derbyshire at Hoti; Worcestershire Northamptonshire at YYorces-tershlrei Yorkshire Surny at Hull, FIRST CLASS AVERAGES 10 tvickets) 0 BB Al 95.3 135 23 7-22 8.47 65.1 159 13 5-55 12.23 71 135 11 6-80 12,27 79.2 1S0 12 0-34 12.50 00.5 127 10 5-23 12.70 90.5 214 14 6-79 15.2S G4.3 135 12 6-81 15.50 84.3 171 11 4-23 15.54 125.1 293 17 5-79 17.23 101 17li 10 3-12 17.60 116.1 267 14 0-52 19.07 ATHLETICS John Rodda compiled by Bill Frlndall BATTING (Qualification: 4 G.

Boycott V. J. Marlis M. J. Smith P.

B. Clift A. W. stovold K. W.

R. Fletcher C. B. Broad j. H.

nue P. A. Todd G. A. Goocli J.

Harris N. H. C. Coooer D. J.

S. Taylor R. J. Lunio HIGHEST INNINGS: 176, P. inninns) I NO 4 I 4 2 4 2 5 4 4 1 5 1 4 1 6 3 6 1 6 1 4 1 4 1 5 4 4 0 A.

Todd, Notts lum) Mav 14. FASTEST HimORED: May 3. 113 minutes, S. If. stnensoit, Hants r.

Oxford (Oilord) Sanderson warms up for Host dismissals 7 S. M. Skala (7tt); N. Smith (Get. (7ct); R.

W. Tolir (5tt, 2st). catches C. Grirnidue, B. Hardie, A.

J. Lamb, Turner, Esse tr, Kent had been scored was wholly indefensible and deeply regretted by both the captain, Brian Rose, and the committee, and he gave an assurance that it would never happen again. "The county wish to make a public apology on the matter. Mr Atkinson added that Somerset would want to be associated with any action the Board decided to take. The Board unanimously condemned Somerset's action Butcher, to the delight oE the punsters, was caught by one lamb, and bowled by another.

Clinton was lbw for a worthy and tactically valuable 75. Howarth, who briefly promised to dominate the innings, was bowled by Sarfraz through an extravagant attempt to make room for a cover drive, and the next ball spread Roope's stumps like an aspidistra. This was the test of Surrey's new approach and spirit. Surely enough, Smith struck the hat trick ball for two and joined Knight in the attempt to win which never slackened. Knight with three long sixes and some bold attempts at more, made a capable 40 and Surrey wanted a not impossible 17 from the last two overs.

Northamptonshire, for their part, stuck to the off spin of Willey opposite Sarfraz who, probably conclusively, bowled out) HS A 267 1S1- 133.50 787 S5' 93.50 178 100 80.00 79 24 79.0D 231 69' 77.00 273 141)' 68.25 185 86 01.CS 177 84- 59.00 269 176 63.80 267 109 53.40 1G0 62 53.33 159 54 53.00 53 21 53.00 208 113 52.00 v. Sri Lanka (Nottlng- K. 5tcreffson S. T. Clarke J.

Gamer C. M. Old M. PliilliD A. H.

Wilkins I. T. Bothom M. D. Marshall Sarfraz Nawaz S.

Turner .1. k. levev BEST ANALYSIS: Edinburgh had long looked forward tD Ibis, their first meeting with Southgate, and stole victory with a well-planned penalty corner in the 27th minute. Chris Sutherland, who was recently discarded from the Great Britain squad but yesterday was the man oi the match at centre link, set up Alan Stobbic to score. Later, McLean failed to add to Edinburgh's score, putting a penalty strike attempt well over the crossbar.

Nothing much went right for Southgate from their first penalty corner, which was disallowed for a bumpy push-out. After that, on a very soft pitch, they wasted countless corners which have been a strong feature of their game in the past member of Curtis Cup teams against the United States and the present captain of England. In 1974 Howard was elected a member of the Royal and Ancient golf club and at the autumn meeting last September was invited to join the championship committee. His sudden untimely death at the age of 54 in the Isle of Man, where he had lived for some years, deprived that body of one who would have been a valuable and hard working member. Howard, who was educated at Rossall, had an engaging personality, over cheerful and forthcoming, and was an invariably pleasant companion.

As a member of the It and A remarked this past weekend: Nigel always brought light into a room. Whoever he met had the immediate impression that Ihe was happy to see thenV' nay iu WICKET-KEEPING. 8 G. Sharp (Set): G. R.

Stephenson FIELDING. Most 8 G. A. Gooeh, N. E.

J. Pocock. watchers know whether the facts should be reported to the Samaritans or to the Director of Public Prosecutions, but there definitely seems to be a suicide pact operating in professional golf at the moment. We have the evidence of the PGA championship at St Andrews, when half a dozen golfers threw away the lead as if afraid of some dire fate, and again in last week's Martini where the same reluctance to pick up the winner's 7,000 cheque was evident. To that we must now add two examples of golfing, hari-kiri here in Jersey.

The young South African Gavin Levcnson, looming as a distinct threat, took four putts from 30 feet at the short twelfth, and another front runner, Eamonn Darcy, fired two approach shots out of bounds at the eighteenth for a nine. 72-70; 143 M. Pinera (Spain) 73-70; D. Smyth 69-74; V. Baker (SA) 73-70; G.

Norman (Australia) 72-71; G. Harvey 71-72; Mason 70-73; A. ScJiva (Argentina) 70-73; 144 G. Hunt 72-72; T. Powell 70-74: Headland (Australia) 72-72; Mann 73-71; J.

Fouile (SA) 75-59: D. Robcrton 67-77; R. Lincoln (SA) 17-11, Danon 70-74; J. Hall 73--71: Ednnn (US) 70-74: C. B.

Detoy 69-75; S. Rolloy 73-71-145 M. Gallagher 72-72- Moody 7-71; J. Cabrera (Argentina) 73-72 p. Seal 71-74; M.

Bemhrldoe 73-72; Carboneltl (Argentina) 73-72; P. Wllcon 73-72, Fowler 74-71; 0. Good (Australia) 70-75; B. Waltes 72-73: K. Walters 71-74; Derail- 74-71; 145 R.

Eyles 73-73; R. Stephenson 76-70; 0. Russell 75-71: A. Oosthulren (SA) 69-77; f. Mosey 73-73; N.

Price (SA) 71-75; Bolts (US) 69-77; P. Morley 75-71. champion interviews at the end of the monlh, but since some hope to be competing that weekend for Britain, the AAA have now agreed to see them at the international matches in Gateshead next week. At least one athlete intends to be legally represented. The following have been selected for overseas meetings TODAY AND TOMORROW Romanian Championships (Bucharest); Long lumn.

women: s. Reeve (Blrchfield H. Javelin: T. Sanderson (Wolverhampton and B). Zaoreb: High hurdles: B.

Price (Cardiff AAC). 40n metres hurdles: G. Oakes (Harlnrjey AC). 100m hurdles, women: L. Booth (Hounslow AC).

JUNE 4 (Basle). Women 800m: L. Barnes (Cambridge Harriers). JUNE 9. GB International Marathon Team (Brussels): J.

Norman (Altrincham AC), Cannon (Gateshead), S. Curran (Salford and AC), Taylor (ASV). JUNE 10 (Furlh. WG). Sprints: S.

Lannaman (Wolverhampton and Bllton); 100m Hurdles: Booth; 400m: 0. Hartley (Stretford AC): 800m: Elder (Wolverhampton and Billion); High Jump: Miller (Chelmsford AC); Javelin: Sanderson. JUNE 13 (Dresden, Cemi). 800ml Elder; Javelin: Sanderson. Winnipeg Manitoba Marathon (Canada).

KliVham (Coventry Godlva), D. Falrclough (Croydon H). Badminton THOMAS CUP Men's International final (Jakarta) Indonesia Denmark (Indonesia names first) I. Sumlrat beat S. Prl 11-15, 15-7, 15-10 L.

S. King beat M. Frost 15-3, 15-6; T. TJun and J. Wahludi beat F.

Dells and S. Skdygaard 15-2, 15-3. C. anl L. Swle King beat Frost and S.

Flad-berg 15-8, 15-2. Speedway GULF BRITISH LEAGUE: Swindon 38 (P. Crump 11, G. Bouchard 8), Klnls Lynn 40 (0. Jessup 10.

M. Lee 10). Eastbourne 44 (G. Kennelt 12. K.

Nlemy 12. Weatherly 10). Halifax 34 IK. Carter 9. McKeown Bl.

Wolverhampton 45 (H. Nielsen 12, D. Morton 10), Reading 33 (T. Belts 10, J. Andcrsson 9).

Hackney 41 (F, Thomson .1. Harding 9), Poole 37 (M. Simmons 12. Preston 9). Knockout Cup, Second Round, Second Leg: Hull 81 IJ Owen 15.

G. Drury 14, B. Beaton 13), Sheffield 25 (D. Wyer 7). Hull won on aggregate 129-85.

FOUR TEAM TOURNAMENT (Peterborough): Leicester 26 (J. Titman 10), Birmingham 27 (B. Sanders 11), Coventry 23 (M Shlrra 9), Peterborough 18 tl. Clark 7). Second XI Cricket CARDIFF: Warwickshire 0 for 0 and 91 (N.

J. Perry 5 for 8). Glamorgan 0 for 0 and 92 fir 2. Blmcrim mi by 8 ilclielj. BURTONON-TRENT.

Derbyshire Leicestershire match abandoned, iround waterlogged. NEWAaK. Lancashire 56 for 1 dec. and 143 for 0, Nottinghamshire 0 for 0 dec. and 140 far 6.

match drawn. MIDDLETON. Hampshire 101 (C. Wallei HOCKEY: Pat Rowley in The Hague Southgate will need a small miracle Three holes later Gallacher hit a low fade with his four wood into the wind to find the heart of the green while Jacklin pulled his approach into a tangle of long grass beside it. It was one of those lies which a lifetime of experience judge.

You simply do not know how much the grass will impede the clubhead or the ball and Jacklin guessed wrong, flopping the ball forward so short that he needed three more shots lo get it into the hole. Gallacher had a birdie at the next, and then, at the eighth, he haled a goodlength putt for a birdie while Jacklin took three putts from the fringe. So now there was a five-stroke difference between them and the spectators had to look elsewhere for a challenger with a chance of catching Gallacher. As to that, it is difficult to BRITISH AIRWAYSAVIS TOURNAMENT (La Jersey) Leading scenes and nutlitiers: 1138. Gallaclirr (Wentworth) 64-69, 137 G.

Lovenson (SA) 6d-71, D. Hives (SA) 69-6B: S. Lyle (Hawleslone Park 66-71; 133 H. Clark (Moor Allerloo) 70-68; M. McNully (SA) 63-70 Torrance (Caledonian Hotel) 69-69, Hugo'lt (Cambs Hotel) 6')-69: 133 Tuplinn 69-70; J.

Hawkes (SA) 68-71; M. Kino 69-70; A. D. Jacklin 64-75; H. Baiocchi (SA) 63-71; 140 Job 72-68.

N. Ratclllle (Australia) 70-70. Polland 67-73: R. Dauis (Australia) b9-71- Hav 6B-72; R. J.

Diaries (NZ) C. O'Connor 67-73; B. Dassn (Italy) 70-70 l. M. P.

Townsend 69-71. Foster 70-f0; 142 G. PolWr 72-70, E. Darcy 66-76; P. Cowen 70-72; Billz (SA) 70-72: IM.

Graoson 71-71; Ralph 70-72: B. Verwey (SA) 71-71; Sinior (Australia) 71-71; J. Morgan of the month. The women's area championships, and those of Wales take place, while the National Collegiate Championships in the United States should give some indication of how the many British students there are perf orming. At Southampton, the Avon Rubber company sponsor a meeting which includes an inter-regional decathlon match.

Gus MacKenzie, the former UK high jump record holder, competes and will be out to raise his season's score of 6,899 in order to challenge for the international team. Several athletes who come under the jurisdiction of the Amateur Athletic Association have received a letter from the Honorary Secretary, Barry Willis, in connection with the investigation into alleged Illegal payments at the Edinburgh Highland Games. They were asked to attend Baseball AMERICAN LEAGUE. Minnesota 13, Oakland 2: Detroit 1, Toronto Milwaukee 5 New York 4: Boston 3, Texas 2. Seattle 12 California 10.

NATIONAL LEAGUE. St Louis 9, New York. Montreal 1, Phlladelohia Los Aneeies 12, San Francisco 10; 5an Diego 3, Atlanta Pittsburgh 4, Chlcajo Houston 3, Cincinnati 0. Golf CHARLOTTE OPLN, First round leaders (all US): 61 J. McGcc 62 C.

Sladler; 67-1. Hager. R. Wadklns; 680. Moody.

G. Gilbert, T. Valentine R. Walzel. F.

Marti. Other sum: 75 Ousterhuls (GB). WOMEN'S PROFESSIONAL TOURNAMENT (New Hochelle, New York): First round Inders: 66 P. Bradley; 67 N. Lopez: 69 J.

Rankin; 70 P. Conley, J. A. Prentice, J. A.

Vvasham, B. Klass. CARLSBERG WOMEN'S PROFESSIONAL TOURNAMENT (Coventry): 145 J. Panter (Clitheroe) 71, 75; 147 C. Panlon (South Mills) 73, 74: 151 A.

Middlelon (Pannal) 76 75; V. Marvin (Easlngwold) 76. 75; 153 Burton (Camherlry Heath) 80, 73; Lanalord (British Car Auctions) 79. 74; 154 M. Anderson (US) 77, 77.

155 P. light (unal) 76, 79, 157 A. Sheard (3A) 77, 80; 159 J. Chapman (Breadsall Priory) BO, 79; C. Trew (Bristol) 77, 82; S.

Jolly (Newbury and Crookham) 76, 83. Bowls KODAK MASTERS PAIRS (SwMon). Sieelon Fives: L. Bowoen (Devon) and P. Branfield (Somerset) beat B.

Sailer (Ausl.) and Stanbury (Wales) 36-10. W. Murray and D. Bryant (Eng) beat C. Burch (Somrrset) and D.

Culler (Cornwall) 19-12: D. McGIII (Scot) and P. Skmlund (NZ) beat J. Evans (Devon) and W. Olver (Cornwall) 20-18.

M. Prosstr (Glos) and Stroud (Wilts) boat 0. Folklns (US) and W. Mosley (SA) 27-13. Team result: Locals beat the Masters 93-62, Barring a small miracle, Southgale's long reign as European club champions is over.

Seeking their fourth successive title as the finals began at The Hague yesterday, they were beaten 1-0 by another British side, Edinburgh Civil Service. If Edinburgh, the Scottish Cup and League champions, draw their other group A match with Lech (Poland) this morning, Southgate will be out of the competition. Southgate's defeat is their first of the season and their first in European competition for throe years. They had far more of the game, but Edinburgh triumphed tactically. The Scots crowded their mid-field and Southgate fell into the trap.

OBITUARY Tessa Sanderson, who produced the best javelin performance in the -world this year when she recorded 203ft. in her first competition this summer, goes to Bucharest with Sue Reeve, Britain's No 1 long jumper, to compete iu the Romanian Championships this weekend. The temperature there has been in the eighties this week and, in that sort of warmth, both girls can expect good marks. Miss Sanderson expects to face the Olympic champion Ruth Fuchs in Dresden on June 13 after another international meeting in Furth, West Germany, a week tomorrow. There should be plenty of evidence this weekend to help Britain's selectors complete their nominations for the team to face West Germany and Poland in Bremen at the end RESULTS Soccer FRIENDLY (Rb de Janeiro): Brazil 5, Uruguay 1.

Cycling MILK RACE. Fifth stage (Llandudno to Stoke, 119m): 1, V. Chaplvngln (USSR). 5lrr, 13sec; 2, V. DOIek (Ciech), 3.

KiVpsiu (Poland). 5 5 56 4, A-C, Aasmiindsrn (Norway), 5.5.58; Ul. Kachlnlne (USSR), 5 9 55 6, Mraj (Czech), 9 5. Team result 1, USSR, 15hr. 24min, 3sec; 2, Czechoslovakia, 15 25.48 3, Poland, 15:25.48 4, Norway.

15-25 48 5. Denmark, 1529.45 6, CB' 15.29 45. Overall Individual placing! 1, V. Chaply-gln (USSR) 20-13-11 2. U.

Kainlnim USSR 20-13-11 2, S. Klnra (Pol) 20-14-50 4, Wauill (GB 'A') 20-J5-1 5. Y. Sakharov (USSR) 20-15-6; 6, Pozack (Pol) 20-15-8. Overall team 1, USSR 60-27-2B 2, Czechoslovakia 60-30-51 3, Poland 60-32-34 4, Denmark 60-34-18 5, Nor-vry 60-3-12 6, GB 60-39-15.

MOUNTAIN GRAND PRIX 1, Z. Stczecr-lovrskl, 44 pts 2, Waugh 36 Pts 3, Sakharov 36 pts. TOUR DMTALIA. 15th Stajel 1, Haztlnelll (Italy) 3-50-54: 2, P. Gwuzl (Italy), 3, W.

Thomas (6elg) both same time. Leading overall placing! 1, G. Savdwil (Italy) 2, rt! Knudltn (Norway) 3, F. hour (Italy) Equestrianism ROYAL BATH ANO WEST SHOW (Sheplon Mallet) Everest Double Glazlno Stakes: 1, Junule Bunny (L. Dunning) 2 Miylti (N Skelton) 3.

Penwosd Forae Mill (C. Glazzard). Elizabeth Ann Top Score 1, Anton (F. Welch) 2, Landmine (C. Bradley) 3, lawn Updo (R.

Smlih), Howard -a gifted all-rounder The other English side in the finals, Guildford, beat Stade Francais 2-1 in an ill-tempered match Chelsea College, England's first representatives in the women's competition, lost 5-2 to Uccle, their inexperience of Continental hockey letting them down. They trailed 5-0 at half-time. But they can still reach the final, for Glasgow Western surprisingly beat Ein-tracht Brunswick, the favourites 1-0. Their scorer was Bell. EUROPEAN CUP (The Hague) Men Group A.

Edlnburqh C5 1 Soulhgate (holders) 0. Group B. Rosselshelm 2, Slavia Pranne 0. Group C. Guildford 2 Stade Francais 1.

Group Alma Ala 0, Real Polo de Barcelona 1. Women Grown A. Amsterdam 10. Stade Francas 0 Wero Dl Tilburg 4. Pegasus (Ireland) 0.

Group B. Glasgow Western 1, ElnlralH Brwisv.Jck 0 Chelsea College 2, Royal Uccle 5 He played many forthright innings for Lancashire. He had a fine, orthodox style and always put the bat firmly to the ball. He was particularly strong in front of the wicket and, when earlier batsmen had been uncertain and the rate of scoring declined, Howard coming in at five or six often brought a refreshing attack to the proceedings. As a very young captain for those days he did not always have an enviable task.

Several of his players were much more experienced, but under his enthusiastic leadership Lancashire frequently challenged strongly for the championship. As a hockey player he was sound rather than brilliant but the gifts of timing, balance and a broad blade which made an attractive batsman served his sides admirably, Pat Ward-Thomas Niccl Howard, whose sudden death in the Isle of Man, was reported yesterday, was an un usually gifted player of games. as a cricketer ne scored over 5,000 runs for Lancashire and in 1947 became the county's youngest captain, a post he held until 1953. In 1951-2 he led England in Four Test matches in India. Later he became a member of the Lancashire county committee and a vice-m-esident of the club.

For some years thereafter he was a dependable centre half at hockey for Cheshire and, if memory serves, played for the North in divisional matches. When this more active side of his sporting pursuits drew to a close, he soon developed into a low handicap golfer good cnougn to represent ins county. He married Ann Phillips, a British Girls' champion, a 7 for 21) and liu (waner 5 for 32). sutiei 173 for 9 dec (M. Bafier 5 far 77) and f( 49 far 3.

Suttex won by seven wickets..