Cricket 1883

6 6 CRICKET; A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. m a y 3, isss. in some of the divisional fixtures he was very successful with the bat, notably his ninety- three for the North against the South in Jupp’s benefit match at the Oval, and his fifty and twenty-three for the Players against the Gentle­ men on the memorable occasion of Lillywhite’s benefit at Brighton, when the Players just man­ aged to win with one run to spare. The winter of 1881 found Bates in Australia as one of Shaw’s team, and there he won golden opinions, being regarded as the best all-round cricketer of the party. During last English season he was hardly seen at his very best owing to ill-health, but during the recent tour in the Colonies with the Hon. Ivo Bligh’s team he was of great service both in batting and bowling—certainly the most successful of the four professionals. Bates is undoubtedly one of the best all-round cricketers of the day. He is a fine bat, hitting with great freedom everywhere. On a wicket that helps him his bowling (slow round) is at times unplayable. He gets a great amount of work on from the off, and when he finds a spot can make the ball do much what he likes. As a field he is uncertain, and not the safest of catches. He is a keen cricketer in every way, and moreover, exceedingly good-tempered and well-conducted. Few professionals of the pre­ sent day indeed are more popular with all classes. THE ALL ENGLAND’S LOWEST INNINGS ON RECORD. A correspondent has sent us a sheet giving an account of a cricket match played on Hungerford Park on July 26, 27, and 28, 1852. The England Eleven, it will be seen, were dis­ missed for 12 runs :—The quiet little town of Hungerford was enlivened last week by the appearance of the Eleven of England. The match was played in the beautiful park of Captain G. Willes, an ardent supporter of the game. The playing part of the ground was got into first-rate condition; the rain, however, which continued on Monday from early in the morning till four o’clock in the afternoon, did great injury to it. The wickets were pitched immediately the rain ceased, by Barker and Oscroft, the umpires, and play commenced. Hungerford was fortunate enough to win the toss. The first day closed with the Hungerford f entlemen losing sixteen wickets for 68 runs, 'he following morning, by a quarter to twelve they had increased it to 80. Messrs. Frere and Hughes “ got well in,” and the bowling was changed, Grundy going on at Bickley’s end ; the former marked 14 by four twos and singles. Mr. Hughes played very slowly, being at the wickets som# considerable time for the score of 10; he was at last run out for two twos and singles. Mr. Graham played some overs very w ell; he made a square hit from Clarke for three, and shortly after, from bad judgment, ran out. Mr. Marshall, the respected Secretary of the Lansdowne Cricket Club, quickly put on paper 12, by three three’s, a drive and a square- leg hit from Grundy, and a square-leg hit from Clarke; Mr. Yonge, one of the “ Gentlemen of England,” made 6 by a drive for three, a square hit for two, &c. Messrs. Wombwell and Hicks also made 6 each, the former by twos, &c.,the latter by a two and singles. The fifth wicket fell for 9 runs, sixth for 28, seventh for 29. eighth .for 36, ninth for 37, tenth for 49, eleventh for 51, twelfth for 55, thirteenth for 57, fourteenth for 57, fifteenth for 65, sixteenth for 68, seventeenth for 68, eighteenth for 80. The Eleven commenced their innings, and, as it willbe seen by the scoro, were all disposed of for 12 runs only, a circumstance, with such an eleven, scarcely to b e believed. We can account for it only by the slowness of th e ground, coupled W ith th e very fin’e bowling of Burrin and Mr. Yonse ; the latter bowling as well as, if not better, than he did in the Gentle­ men and Players’ match at Lord’s. The innings lasted rather more than an hour and a half. The bowlers, in this innings, were never once “ collared,” only bowling 13 overs each, three runs were got from Mr. Yonge and eight from Burrin. The first wicket fell for 0, second for 2, third for 2, fourth for 5, sixth for 6, seventh for 8, eighth for 9, ninth for 10, tenth for 12. Previous to the Twenty-two commencing their second innings there was an hour and a half’s rain. They commenced at a quarter past three o’clock, and in a quarter of an hour, two wickets being disposed of, a tremendous thunder storm came on, which completely saturated the ground; round the wickets was a pool of water. In front of Lillywhite’s printing tent the water was a foot deep, the “ press” being almost afloat. This heavy rain continued until half-past five, when the wickets were changed and the play was again resumed; 35 runs were scored that evening for the loss of 10 wickets, being in a majority 103. This state of the game caused a deal of betting during the evening, England having plenty of backers, and 4 to 1 being, speculated on Hungerford. On Wednesday the Twenty-two made 25 more, making a total of 60, leaving 129 to win. At a quarter to one o’clock the Eleven commenced their arduous task, Martingell and Bickley going to the wickets. These two were disposed of for 11 runs; the former made 9 by steady and good play against first-rate bowling. Box, the third wicket, also fell for 11 runs. Parr then joined Guy, when they having Bcored four singles each, dinner was announced. Total for the loss of three wickets, 18. After the repast Guy was caught mid-off the first ball. Mr. Felix then became the com­ panion of Parr, they alone getting England “ out of the mess.” Their very steady and cautious play deserve the highest praise. The field and bowlers were straining every nerve to part them. For the first time a change was made in the bowling, Mr. Slocock going on at Mr. Yonge’s end; this, however, was of no use, and Mr. Frere was tried, but with the like result. Mr. Yonge having again took the bowling at his end, Mr. Felix drove the ball back to him. We need scarcely say that his runs were got well, for the bowling was all that could be desired. His 30 comprised a three (cut from Frere), three twos, and 21 singles; five wickets down and 71 runs. Caffyn came, and got his leg before his wicket; 56 runs were now wanting, and four wickets to go down. This looked in favour of Hungerford; the time was a quarter past six, and the stumps were to be drawn at seven o’clock. Cfflsar joined Parr, who soon “ got together ” nine runs, in which was a remarkable fine drive from Burrin for four, the first made in the match; seven wickets down, and 86 runs. Anderson then came, and with Parr retained possession of the wickets until the stumps were drawn. Anderson in a quarter of an hour, made nearly as many runs as Parr did in four hours and a half—a circumstance somewhat extra­ ordinary, for Parr generally obtains runs very fast. To him must be attributed the near success of England. Anderson made some brilliant hits, and was very loudly cheered. The match, therefore, was drawn, England having three wickets to go down, and only 11 runs to get. Parr’s score comprised a three, five twos, &c . ; Anderson’s a four (a fine leg hit from Morris), a three cut from Morris, three twos, &c. Score:— HuNGEr.ror.D. First Innings. Second Innings. C. W . Bradford, Esq., o Cassar, b C larke........................... .. 0 c Parr, b Clarke .. 6 W . Brooks, Esq., b Clarke .. 1 run o u t .................1 H. Fenwick, Esq., b Bickley.. 0 c Parr, b Grundy .. S Gay, Esq., b Clarke....................5 run o u t .................6 J. Smith, Esq., b Bickley .. l b C larke....................0 H. Frere, Esq., o Ctesar, b G ru n d y ......................................14 b Clarke.......................2 —Hughes, Esq., run ou t.. .. 10 c Clarke, b 'Grundy 1 E. Morris, Esq., c Box, b Clarke ...................................... 0 9 G. Graham, Esq., run out 4 6 C. Slocock, Esq., b Grundy .. 1 c Caffyn, b Clarke. 0 J. A. Marshall, Esq., c and b Grundy ...................................... 12 c Caffyn, b Clarke. 1 Rev. R. Gibbs, c Caffyn, b Grundy ...................................... 0 1b w, b Clarke 2 G. Youge, Esq., b Clarke.. .. 6 1 C. Marsham, Esq., b Grundy.. 2 st Box, b Grundy . 0 O. Wombwell, Esq., c Bickley, b Clarke ...................................... 6 c andb Clarke.. 10 Davis, Esq., 1 b w, b Grundy .. 2 5 J. Frere, Etq., c Martingell, b Clarke ...................................... 1 0 Well, Esq., o Bickley, b 2 1 b w, b Grundy . 0 Rev. W . H. Hicks, b Grundy.. 6 c Parr, b Clarke . 0 Burrin,o Box, b Clarke F. Wright, Esq., candb Clarke 2 cCaffyn, b Clarke . 1 0 2 Caj)t. G. Willes, not ou t.. .. 2 2 B l, 1-bl, w l .................... 3 B 1, w 1 .. . 2 T o ta l.............................80 Total . . .. 6fl E ngland . First Innings. Second Innings. W. Clarke, c Smith, b Burrin 2 J. Ctesar, c Graham, b Yonge.. 0 W . Martingell, run out .. 0 1 b w, b Burrin .. 9 G. Parr, b B u r r in .................... 2 not o u t ....................28 W . Caffyn, c and b Yonge 1 1b w, b Yonge .. 1 T. Box, b Yonge............................. G. Anderson, c Graham, b 1 c Graham, b Burrin 0 Yonge ..................................... 0 J. Guy, c Smith, b Burrin N. Felix, Esq., c Smith, b 3 c Gay, b Burrin .. 4 Burrin .............................«. lc andb Yonge.. * .. 33 J. Grundy, b Yongo.................... 1 J. Bickley, not o u t .................... 0 c Graham, b Burrin 1 1 B 1 ,1-b 8,w 5 .. 9 T o t a l............................. 12 Total....................117 I N T E R - C O L O N I A L M A T C H E S BETWEEN VICTORIA AND N E W SOUTH WA L E S . The following is a list showing the results oE all the Inter-colonial matches between New South Wales and Victoria up to the present tim e;— Date. Where Played Won by Mar. 1856 Melbourne , . N.S.W. by 8 wickets Jan. 1857 Sydney .. .. N.S.W.by 65 runs Jan. 1858 Melbourne .. Victoria by 171 runs Jan. 1859 Sydney .. .. Victoria by 2 wickets Feb. 1860 Melbourne .. Victoria by 69 runs Jan. 1861 Sydney .. .. Victoria by 21 runs Jan. 1862 Melbourne .. Victoria by 10 wickets Feb. 1863 Sydney .. .. N.S.W . by 84 runs Dec. 1865 Melbourne .. Victoria by 1 innings and 20 runs Dee. 1866 Sydney .. .. N.S.W . by 1 innings and 13 runs Dec. 1867 Melbourne .. Victoria by 7 wickets Mar. 1869 Sydney .. .. Victoria by 78 runs Feb. 1870 Melbourne .. Victoria by 265 runs Mar. 1871 Sydney .. .. Victoria by 48 runs Mar. 1872 Melbourne .. Victoria by 1 innings and 26 runs Mar. 1873 Sydney .. .. Victoria by 24 runs Dec. 1874 Melbourne .. N.S.W. by 6 wickets Mar. 1875 Sydney.. .. N.S.W. by 77 runs Dec. 1875 Melbourne .. N.S.W . by one innings and 1 run Feb. 1876 Sydney .. .. N.S.W. by 195 run's Dec. 1877 Melbourne .. N.S.W. by one innings and 6 runs Feb. 1878 Sydney .. .. N.S.W . by 1 wicket and 2 runs Nov. 1979 S ydn ey.. .. N.S.W . by 83 runs Dec. 1879 Melbourne .. Victoria by 1 inningsand 96 runs Dec. 1880 Melbourne . . Victoria by 2 wickets and 3 runs Feb. 1881 Sydney .. .. Victoria by 30 rnns Dec. 1881 Melbourne .. Victoria by 2 wiokets and 2 runs Feb. 1882 Sydney .. .. N.S.W. by 1 innings and 138 runs Dec. 1882 Melbeurne .. N.S.W. by 7 wickets and 2 runs Feb. 1883 Sydney .. .. Victoria by 1 inniugs and 166 runs Matches played, 80; won by Victoria, 17; by New South Wales, 18; majority in favour of Victoria, 4.