Cricket 1884

100 CEICKET; A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. m a y s , is m . taken by their predecessors, has given rise to unfavourable comment in some quarters over here, as well as in the Colonies. If either Evans or Garrett had been able to undertake the journey, we believe Murdoch would have had thirteen companions. As it was, though, neither of these two bowlers could be induced to make the voyage, and in default of equally capable substitutes, it was determined to trust the fortunes of the tour to thirteen players. Horan would have strengthened the batting of the eleven, but the eleven will be undeniably strong all round. Of the thirteen, W. H. Cooper and H . E. Scott are the only strangers to cricket here, and the bowling of the former, who, we believe, is English by birth, will be watched with some interest. We have already remarked that their programme will be very heavy, and one that will tax all their energies. It is satisfactory to find that the establishment of three matches with our representative eleven will prevent any fear of the capacities of English and Australian cricket being fairly tested, always provided the matches are plaved under something like favourable conditions. The visit of a team of Philadelphian amateurs would be more interesting at another season; but as their trip is organised with a view chiefly to mutual enjoyment, and merely for an educational purpose in cricket, it will most likely serve its purpose. In any case the visitors should be sure of a hearty welcome. The confirmation of the amended code of laws cannot fail to be satisfactory to crick­ eters, and indeed the only surprise is that the elucidation of the many difficulties which existed under the old rules has been so long deferred. It is earnestly to be hoped that with the unmistakeable approval, expressed so recently, of the authorities as well as of the public, umpires will at last have sufficient courage to put the veto given them by the laws on anything like unfair bowling. If they fulfil their duties, as they should, now that they are confident of the hearty and loyal support of the cricket world generally, we shall soon see an end of an abuse which is not only seriously damaging one of the best features of the game, but is calculated to give rise to much unpleasantness and mis­ understanding. So far as we can judge this year’s cricket will be exceptionally interesting. One who would have enjoyed it thoroughly, though, has gone to his rest, and his place cannot be filled. Readers of “ Baily ” need not be told of the many virtues and good qualities of the Hon. Robert Grimston, the late Presi­ dent of the Marylebone Club. fi Bob Grim- ston,” as every one loved to call him, occu­ pied a position by right of long experience and practical knowledge of cricket and cricketers by himself. His hearty sympathy with every one in any way connected with it was known to no one better than the writer of this article. No oue, too, knows m'jre fully how he will bo missed. WESTMINSTER SCHOOL. Mav 3. at Vincent Square, v. Old Haileyburians June 21, at Vincent Square, v. MT.C.C. June 25, at Vincent Square, v. Old Carthusians June 28, at Vincent Square, v. Lords and Commons July 2, at Vincent Square, v. Free Foresters July 5, at Vincent Square, v. Nondescripts July 9. at Vincent Square, v. Iocoguiti July 16. at Vincent Square, v. Old Westminsters July 19, at Vincent Square, v. Kensington Park July 23, at Vincent Squre, v. Masters’ XI, July 25, at Godalming, v. Charterhouse. ST. JAMES’, HIGHBURY. May 8 , at Highbury, Club Match. May 10, at Highbury, v. Rob Roy. May 10, at Eton and Middlesex, v. Junior Middlesex 2nd. May 17, at Clapton, v. Colveston. May 17, at Highbury, v. Camden. May 24, at Highbury, v. Albemarle 1st. May 24, at Tufnell Park, v. Albemarle 2nd. May 81, at Highbury, v. St. Mark’s. May 81, at Finchley, v. Colebrcok. June 2, at Cockfosters’, v. Cockfosiers’. June 7, at Highbury, v. Dalston Alberts. June 7, at Walthamstow, v. Evering. June 14, at Woodford, v. Woodford Wells 1st. June 14, at Highbury, v. Woodford Wells 2nd. June 21, at Woodford, v. WoodfordWells 2nd. June 21, at Highbury, v. Distaff. June 25. at Cheshunt, v. Cheshunt. June 28, at Highbury, v. ChristChurchUnited 1st. June 28, at Tufnell Pa.k, v. Christ Church United 2nd. July 5, at Tufnell Park, v. Holborn 1st. July 5, at Highbury, v. Holborn 2nd. July 12, at Clapton, v. St. Mark’s. July 12, at Highbury, v. Edmonton 2nd. July 15, at Highbury, v. Highgate. July 19, at Clapton, v. Colveston, July 19, at Highbury, v. Junior Middlesex 2nd. July? 6 , at Park—Tottenham, v. Distaff. July 26, at Highbury, v. Evering. August 2, at Neasden, v. Greville. August 2, at Highbury, v. Colebrook. August 4, at Kings Langley, v. Kings Langley. August 9, at Cockfosters’, v. Cockfosters. August 9, at Highbury, v. St. Jude’s. August 16, at Highbury, v. Rob Roy. August 16, at Edmonton, v. Edmonton 2nd. Augu8t28, at Tufnell Park, v. Albemarle 1st. August 23, at Highbury, v. Albemarle 2nd. August 25, at Highgate School Ground, v. Highgate. August 30, at Tufnell Park, v. Christ Church United 1st. August 30, at Highbury, v. Christ Church United 2nd September 6 , at Highbury, v. Woodford Wells lot September 6 , at Ben Roberson’s, v. Camden. September 13, at Highbury, v. Dalston Alberts. September 13, at Edmonton, v. St. Jude’s. September 20, at Highbury, v. Holborn 1st. September 20, at Tufnell Park, v. Holborn 2nd. September 27, at Highbury, Club Match. MERCHANT TAYLORS’ SCHOOL. May 6 , at Charterhouse Square, Classical v. Modern Way 7, at Willesden Gref n,v.University College School M ly 10, at Oval, v. Burlington May 14, at Willesden Green, v. Stygians May 17, at Isleworth, v. International College May 21, at Willesden Green, v Blackheath Prop. School May 24, at Charterhouse Square v. Stoics May 28, *t Willesden Green, v. Mill Hill School May 81, at Willesden Green, v. Law Club June 4, at Willesden Green, v. Christ’s Coll., Finchley June 7, at Willesden Green, v. S\ Paul’s School June 12, at Chelmsford, v. Chelmsford June 18, at Eashing, v. Eashing June 14, at Plaistow, v. Plaistow June 16, at Charterhouse Square, v. Surrey C. & G. June 17, at Bedford, v. Bedford Grammar School June 18, at Willesden Green,v. Hon. Artillery Company June 21, at Charterhouse Square, v. Mr.W.J. Scott’sXI. June 25, at Charterhouse Sq., v. Mr. C.I.Thornton’s XI. June 28, at Willesden Green, v. St. Thomas’ Hospital July 2, at Blackheath, v. Blackheath Prop. School July 5, atHigbgate, v. Highgare School July 9, at Finchley, v. Christ’s College, Finchley July 12, at Charterhouse Square, v. M.C.C. & G. July 16, at Charterhouse Square, v. Burlington July 19, at Willesden Green, v. Plaistow July 23, at Charterhouse Square, v. Old C'rthusions July 25, at Charterhouse Square, v. Old Boys ‘ B i l l y ’ W h i t t am, the S c o r e -C a r d P r i n t e k ’ s M o d e r n C r ic k e t a n d o t h e r M a n ly S p o r t s .” The second year’s issue of this remarkable Sixpenny Annual is now published, the book being sold by M r. Whittam, his numerous men and boys, on the various cricket grounds during the Beason, and may also be ob­ tained from John Heywood, Manches­ ter, and Wright & Co. (Cricket Press), London ; from the Author himself, 38, Bram all Lane, Sheffield, from M r. G. T. Groves, Journalist, Walkley, Sheffield (the Editor), and at all Bookstalls, Sporting Outfitters, and Stationers. The book is entirely different from all the other Cricket Annuals, contain­ ing not statistics only, but funny stories, racy poems, short pithily written articles, <frc., on various matters connected with the game during the past and previous seasons. Those who can’t play and want to learn how to hit’em Should buy this jolly book by “ Billy” Whittam. [A dvt ] J F f lE v 3 C 0 R E v B 0 0 K . I f payment has not been madefo r the season's scores in advance , each score , to ensure insertion, must be accompanied with a postal order for One Shilling. Scores of matches must reach us by First Delivery on Tuesday morning , or they will have to wait till the following week. Pre­ ference will be given to the scores of Clubs arranging for the insertion of their matches throughout the season. The Matches of the following Clubs among others have appeared in C r ic k e t. SURREY COLTS v. RICHMOND TOWN. Played at the Oval yesterday(Wednesday). Lohmann again played good cricket for the Colts. R ichmond T own . Second Innings. 10 notout.................. 5 First Innings. Clifford, b Shacklock .. J. Ratcliff, b Shack’ock .. „ W. Collett, b Shacklock .. 2 b Coppinger 9 G. Spillman, c King, b Osborn..............................19 b F. Harrison . 15 A. Doyle, b Shacklock.. .. 0 c F. Harrison, b Osbo*n .. 7 C. Ratcliff, b Lohman.. . . 1 7 c F. Harrison, b _ Kiner............... 8 Jamos Ratcliff, c Kelly, b c G. Harrison, b Shacklock..........................3 Osborn .. .. l F. Read, b Lohmsn .. .. 0 C. King, b Shacklock .. .. 1run onI, .. p W. Pentelow, b Shacklock.. 5 bShacklock.. 4 G. Vassila, not out .. .. 0 Byes .......................... 8 B 6 , w 1.. .. 7 T o t a l ..................67 S urrey C olts . Total.. .. 5 Banks, b Clifford.. .. 0 Osborn, c Spillman, |b Vassila ..................1 Tiohman, b Vassila .. 24 Mr. F. J. Diver, b Vassila ..................22 Kiag, b Vassila .. .. 7 Forsyth, c Clifford, b Vaseila ..................1 Shacklock, b Vassila .. 4 Coppinger, b P. Read 6 F. Harrison, c Pente­ low, b Vassila .. .. 3 Harrison, run out .. a G. Harrison, c Pente­ low, b F. Read.. Kelly, not out B 1, w 1, n b 2 Total .. SO 0 4 95 L. WILSON’S ELEVEN v. BICKLEY PARK. This, the opening match of the Bickley Park season, was played at Bickley on Thursday. The Surrey captain. Mr. J. Shuter, hit in brilliant stvle for his 76 not out. His figures included one five, five fours, eight threes, and seven twos. In the course of the afternoon 363 runs were scored for the loss of fourteen wickets. Full score : Bicki.kv Park. r, T. Boosey,b Horner 42 C. M. Baker, c Baker, b Horner ..................12 D. D. Pontifex, c Ire­ land, b Wilson .. .. 41 F. E. Street, not out .. 58 W. J. Coates, c Wilson b Wyld ..................21 A. D. Blyth, c Shuter, b Wyld .................. 6 J. H. Vlgne, b Wyld .. B. H. Latter, c and b Horner .................. A. E. Willett, b Wyirt A. H. Latt r, b Wyld R. Hilder, b Wyld B 6 ,1 b 6 , n b 4 Total 3 5 5 0 . 11 .211 L. W ilson ’ s E lkvf . n . W . H. Ifeland, b Blyth 0 C. Y. Horner, not out 8 B 6 , 1 b 1, w 1 .. 8 J. Shutor. not out .. 76 W. G Wyld, b A. H. Latter ..................85 A. M. Inglis, 1 b w, b A. H. Latter .. .. 6 L. Wilson, b Blyth .. 21 A. J. Stanley. A. J. Baker, W. J. Wilson, H. Gripper and E. C. Friend to bat. Total ..152