Cricket 1884

32 CRICKET; A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. * eb . sb , ism . *SC 01^E gP0 ]M )E ]M E -S * We are not responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents. No communications can be in­ serted unless they bear the name and address of the writer, as a proof of good faith, not necessarily for publication. THE FOURTH AUSTRALIAN TEAM. To the E ditor of “ C kicket . ” D ear S ib ,— D o you not think that, in­ cluded in the programme of matches of the Australians for next season, there might be arranged a match against a combined team of past and present of Oxford University, similar to that of Cambridge past and present, which the colonials meet at Cam­ bridge 1 Such a team, could the most re­ presentative players be brought together, would b3 extremely Btrong in batting, and also very good all round. S weet S eventeen . Wimille, Pas de Calais, France. LAW TEN. To the E ditob of “ C kicket . ” S ik ,—With your permission I would sug­ gest that the following definition of over-hand and round arm bowling be incorporated in Law Ten :—“ In over-hand and round arm bowling, after the bowler’s arm is extended, the ball shall be delivered by a smooth and unbroken sweep of the arm,” The present law would still hold good for under-hand bowling. I know it is necessary and usual for the elbow to be bent in raising the arm before bowling, but, after the arm is raised or ex­ tended, there is absolutely no further neces­ sity for bending or spasmodic action, either to increase the pace or to get more “ work” on the ball. My suggestion does not mean that a bowler must fully extend his arm, and then pause before delivering the ball, but it does mean ( and say) that a bowler must not bend his arm after it has attained the maximum ex­ tension, either upwards or outward, adopted by him,—I am, &c., E knest B. D avy , T he next No. of C kicket will be pub­ lished on March 27. Secretaries of clubs, whose scores appeal regularly in the paper, desirous of having their programmes inserted can secure insertion on payment of one shilling for half-a-column or under. T he present No. is the second of the third vol. of C ricket . The paper will be sent free first post after publication for next twelve months (forming vol. 3), on receipt of Postal Order for Six Shillings. Orders to be made payable to W. E. Wright, and crossed London and County Bank, Holborn. “ C kicket C hat ” is now ready. To be had cf the Manager of C bicket , 17, Pater­ noster Square. Post free, 7d. T he Manager of C ricket would be glad to communicate with J. W. C (Bradford) if he would kindly send his address. CHESHIRE COUNTY CLUB. A meeting of the members of this club was held at the Queen’s Hotel, Chester, on Feb. 9th. It was resolved that each of the following clubs have a representative on the committee for selecting members to lay in the county matches, viz., Birken- ead Park, Rock Ferry, Sale, Crewe Alexandra, Chester, Sandbach, Stockport, Adlington, Nantwich, Alderley, and Chel- ford. It was also determined that all the county matches played under the title of “ Cheshire Gentlemen ” be arranged by the committee of the Cheshire County Club. It was resolved to call the club “ The Cheshire County and Stockport Club.” The following fixtures have been arranged for next season:— JUNE. 20—Stockport, Gentlemen of Cheshire v. Philadel­ phians. 26—Newcastle-on-Tyne, Cheshire v, Northumberland 80—Old Trafford, Cheshire v. Lancashire. JULY. 18—Stockport, Cheshire ▼. M.C.C. and Ground AUGUST. 1—Stockport, Cheshire v. Lancashire. 6 —Lord’s, Cheshire v. M.C.C. and Ground. 18—Stockport, Gentlemen of Cheshire v. Incogniti. 29—Stockport, Cheshire v. Northumberland. It is hoped that a matoh will be arranged against the Australians on Aug. 15 and 16. C ricket .—A song written and composed by J. H Smith, and dedicated to A. N. Hornby, Esq. “ It wil be welcomed heartily by all lovers ef the nationa British game.” — Era. Post free, 18 stamps of author 22, Clifton-street, Wolverhampton.— A dvt . BENJAMIN EDGINGTON, Marque, Tent, RickCloth, & FlagManufacturer, BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTY AND H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES. NETS. CRICKET NET, 18 feet by 6 feet, 12s. Complete with Poles, Lines, and Pegs. 18 feet by 7 feet complete, 14s. Marking Flags for Cricket, Of any Pattern, Colour, or Device made to order. Lawn Tennis Nets. Lined at the top with Scarlet Band. Strong Tanned Cord, 4 ect deep by 42 feet, 8 s. 4 feet deep by 33 feet, 7s. SECOND-HAND Tents & Marquees FOR SALE; and some large, 60 feqt in circumference, BELL TENTS In good condition £5 complet IMPROVED TENNIS LAWN TENT, W ithout C entre P ole . This commodious and attractive Tent is rapidly becoming a favor­ ite for the Tennis Ground and Lawn. The walls are 6 feet or more in height, and a rafter and being substituted for the centre pole that ordinarily sup­ ports the roof, the whole interior space is available for tables, chairs, Ac. The projecting porch is a great addition to the size and comfort of the Tent. c r i c k e t m a r q u e e s D U K E S T R E E T , L O N D O N B R I D G CATALOGUES UPON APPLICATION. NO OTHER ESTABLISHMENT. Printed by W. R. W right & Co., for the Proprietor, at the Cricket Press, 17, Paternoster Square, London, Fab. 28, 1884.; Next Issue of CRICKET will *>e published Thursday, March 27.