Cricket 1883

A.PRIL 19, 1883. CRICKET; A WEEKLY RECORD OP THE GAME. 87 the hoard, of which number Steel was credited with exactly half, nis last run being the signal for a round of cheers from the spectators. Steel then played Midwinter into the slips, but failed to run when Bligh called him, the English captain having nearly reached Steel’s wicket ere the Lancashire batsman started. The ball was thrown again to the wrong wicket, and Steel succeeded in reaching the other end. Scoring now became fast, and at 219 Palmer replaced Boyle. Spofforth relieved Midwinter, and with the score at 236 Bligh was clean bowled by Palmer, for a well and quickly played 19. G. B. Studd followed, and when he was run out through a splendid piece of fielding of Banner­ man, the stumps were drawn for the day with thetotal263, Steel being not out 135. The weather, which had been so threatening on the first afternoon, cleared up, and as no rain fell during the Sunday, the wicket was conse­ quently in good order, when play was resumed on February 19. At the hour of commencement twelve o’clock, the attendance was not large, but continued to increase during the afternoon, and ultimately reached 10,000. Steel was joined by the last man, Morley. Palmer delivered the first over and his last ball proved fatal to Morley,who was clean bowled. The innings closed without any addition to the score, Steel being (not out) 135. Steel’s last 90 were compiled in excellent form, but in his first 45 he gave four chances, viz., one to Murdoch at point, before he had scored, one to Blackham, at the wickets, when he had made 4, an easy chance to Bonnor in the slips, at 37, and one to Evans at mid off, at 45. After this his innings was an excellent display of safe and vigorous batting, his scoring throughout being of the most rapid descrip­ tion. At twenty-five minutes past twelve o’clock, Bonnor and Bannerman took their places at the wickets. Barlow commenced to the latter, while Morley opened the bowling from the other end with a maiden to Bannerman. Two maidens followed and then Bonnor hit Barlow up to long on, which Steel failed to reach though he touched the ball. Thirty one had been scored when Bannerman hit hard to leg at one of Morley’s, and the ball went round into the slips, and was caught by Barlow. (One for 31.) Mur­ doch came next, and Bonnor was again missed by Steel at mid-off fromBarlow with his score at 17. Barlow bowled a maiden to Murdoch,but in the same bo sler’s next over that batsman was clean bowled without scoring. (Two for 34.) Horan joined Bonnor and at 39 the former played one oi Morley’s to mid - off, close in, which was caught by G. B. Studd aud three wickets were down for 39. Giffen came next, and as his leg was injured in Saturday’s play, Murdoch was deputed to run for him. Bonnor, when he had got 24, was again missed by Steel at deep mid-off, this time off Morley, aua soon after adjournment was made for lunch, the score standing at 58 for three wickets. When the game was resumed Bonnor gave another chance, with his score at 31, to Bligh at point, which the fieldsman just failed to fairly reach. When 80 appeared Barnes relieved Bar- low, but runs still came fast, At 97 Bates •ook the ball from Morley, and just after 100 bad been posted Barlow missed Bonnor off a Very hard hit to mid-off. Leslie now took the fowling vice Barnes, and Giffen hitting at a short-pitched ball of his, was caught by G. B. Studd at extra mid-off. Giffen played grand cricket under great difficulties, owing to his in­ jured leg, his 27 being totally devoid of chances. *our for 113 was recorded as Midwinter joined gonnor, and Morley took the ball from Bates. «uns coming so freely, Barlow again took the bowling from Leslie, and his second ball proved fatal to Midwinter, who was clean bowled, having scored 10. (Five for 128). Bonnor once Wore hit Barlow up in the long field, and was again missed by Steel. The catch, howeyer, was a difficult one to reach, as although Steel got to it, he failed to hold it, 3 runs resulting. This brought up 150, and with seven added an adjourn- ment took place for refreshments. Upon resum­ ing Steel went on vice Morley, and the last bail of the over was fatal to Bonnor, who was caught by Barlow in the slips. He had scored 87 by very steady play, though no less than ten chances were recorded against him, Tylecote also missing him at the wickets. (Six for 160). Palmer joined Blackham, who cut Barlow grandly for 4. Steel then bowled a very slow one to the off, and Palmer cut it very quietly into Bligh’s hands at point. (Seven for 164.) Evans followed, and Steel changed ends. Morley took the wicket he vacated, and a single by Evans off Steel saved the innings. At 197 O. T. Studd relieved Steel, and after 200 had appeared Barlow replaced Morley. At 207 Barnes took the ball from Barlow. With 220 up Steel again took the ball from Barnes, and Bates relieved Studd. The former bowled a maiden to Evans, and Blackham then came to Bates’s second ball, missed, and was clean bowled, after playing a fine dashing innings for 57. (Eight for 220.) Spofforth joined Evans, but he was soon caught in the slips by Bates. (Nine for 221). Boyle was last man, and he gave some trouble. At 235 Barlow took the ball from Bates, and with 243 on the board, Barnes relieved Steel. Five runs later and stumps were drawn for the day, the total being 248. Evans was 20 (not out), Boyle (not out) 20, and 15 still were required to reach the first innings of England. During the night several heavy showers of rain fell, and the wicket was, accordingly, on the following morning, not in such good order as on the previous day. Barlow and Bates started the bowling for the Englishmen, and fourteen runs were added before Boyle was caught by G. B. Studd at mid-off. Evans was (not out) 22, and the total score amounted to 262, or only 1 run short of the innings of England. After a short interval the Australians took the field, Barlow and C. T. Studd being the first at the wickets. Spofforth started the bowling to Barlow, and Boyle took the ball at the South end. With the score at 23, Palmer relieved Spofforth, but the batsmen were not to be dismissed,and at 43 an adjoumment took place for lunch, Studd having scored 24, and Barlow 15. When the game was resumed, Palmer bowled the first over to Studd—Boyle being at the other end. With the score at 54, Midwinter took Boyle’s place, and Studd played one of the new bowler’s up to short-leg, which was held by Murdoch. Studd had played a good safe innings for 31. (One for 54). Leslie followed, and in Midwinter’s next over Barlow, after a patient innings of 20, touched one which went up in the slips, and was caught by Bonnor. (Two for 55). A. G. Steel took the vacancy, and he was sometime before he scored. A t 77 Horan took the ball from Palmer, and, as in the Australian Eleven match, played on the same ground in January, he secured a wicket with his first ball. On that occasion he bowled Bead, and he now clean bowled Leslie with his first—three for 77. Read followed and at 84 Boyle again took the ball from Midwinter. Spofforth next relieved Horan and Boyle not proving effective, was re­ placedby Midwinter. With the score at 97 Palmer relieved Midwinter, and two singles brought the score to 99, when Read played Spofforth on, and had to retire after scoring 7. (Four for 99.) Tylecote took the vacancy, and Palmer came on to bowl the new comer with his first ball. (Five for 100). Bates followed and with but twelve added, Steel was clean bowled by Spofforth, having scored 21. (Six for 112.) The Hon. Ivo Bligh was next to appear, and soon after Bates should have been caught by Murdoch at point. At 136 Horan relieved Spofforth, and his fourth ball provedfatal to Bligh w io was caught at point by Murdoch, haying scored 10. (Seven for 137.) Barnes followed, and at 158 Midwinter took the ballfrom Palmer. Spofforth againwent on vice Horan but he did not prove effective, and at 177 gave way to Palmer, Boyle alse relieving Midwinter. With but one run added Barnes was caught andbowled by Boyle, after putting together a very useful 20. (Eight for 178.) G. B. Studd took the vacancy, and after getting 9 quickly he cut one of Boyle’s into Murdoch’s hands at point. (Nine for 192.) Morley was last man, and as in Boyle’s next he was caught at the wicket by Blackham, the innings closed for] 197. Being within a few minutes of six o’clock, the stumps were drawn for the day, the Australians requiring 199 in their second innings in order to score a win. Although the weather on the following day wore a threatening aspect, no rain fell, and the wickets were in consequence in fair condition. The Australians commenced their second innings by sending Murdoch and Bannerman to the wickets to the bowling of Bates and Barlow, the former opening proceedings to Bannerman. In Bates’ second over Bannerman was missed at the wickets by Tylecote with 7 to his credit. That batsman did all the scoring, and in evidence of Murdoch’s bad form the first single he made was off the hundred and thirteenth ball bowled. At 32 Leslie took the ball from Barlow, and bowled a maiden toMurdoch. He then sent down three overs, which were productive of three wide balls, and was relieved by A. G. Steel, who bowled a maiden to Murdoch. The changes not taking effect, C. T. Studd was tried in place of Morley, and soon after the adjournment for lunch took place with the score at 39. Banner­ man 22 (not out), Murdoch 13 (not out). When play was resumed Steel commenced to Murdoch. Bates took the ball at the south end and in his second over, a bumpy one went high into the air in the slips off Murdoch’s bat, which was caught by Barlow, Murdoch having scored 17. (One for 44.) Bonnor took the vacancy, but at 51 he hit Steel up to the off, and was caught by G. B. Studd. (Two for 51.) Horan came in, and in Bates’s next over he drove one straight back to the bowler, and was caught. (Three for 51.) Giffen now came to stem the tide, having Murdoch to run for him. Runs coming rapidly a change was deemed desirable, and Leslie went on with the wind—which was strong—in place of Bates. Bates was now substituted for Barlow, and Bannerman with three hits brought up the hundred. At 106 Steel relieved Bates. C. T. Studd took the ball from Leslie, and off his first ball, Bannerman was caught at point by Bligh, having put together a well-got 63. (Four for 107.) Blackham filled the vacancy, and with Giffen offered a determined resistance. Bates next relieved Studd, and then an ad­ journment took place for refreshments. Upon resuming, Steel bowled a maiden to Blackham, and Bates the same to Giffen. With 180 on the board, Barlow took the ball from Bates. With the score at 134, Barnes relieved Steel. As 140 appeared, Morley replaced Barlow, but another change was soon deemed desirable. Steel then went on, vice Morley, and off his first ball missed Giffen—a difficult catch, which touched his hand. With the score at 152, Giffen stepped out to Steel, missed, and was smartly stumped by Tylecote, having scored 32 by good cricket. (Five for 162.) Evans, who followed, at 164 hit Steel up over the bowler’s head, and was caught by Leslie. (Six for 164.) Midwinter filled the vacancy, and at 183 Barlow took the ball from Barnes. The fielding of G. B. Studd at mid-off about this time was a splendid ex­ hibition. At 192, with but 7 runs required to win, Bates relieved Steel, and bowled a maiden to Blackham, as did Barlow to Midwinter. Blackham then cut Bates for 3, and drove Bar- low to the off for 4, Australia thus winning the match with four wickets to spare, Blackham 58