Cricket 1884

34 CRICKET; A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. mar. 27 , ism. LAW CLUB. April 26, at Willesden Green, Club Match (Captain v. Secretary) May 3, at Willesden Green, v. Guy’s Hospital May 10, at Willesden Green, v. Willesden May 17, at Park Lane, Croydon, v. Oakfield May 21, at Willesden Green, v. Incogniti May 21, at Willesden Green, v. Eltham May 81, at Willesden Green, v. Merchant Taylors’ Schl. June 2, at Woking, v. Brookwood June 5, at Plaistow, Kent, v. Plaistow June 7, at Willesden Green, v. Revellers June 11, at Charlton, v. Charlton Park June 14, at Bushey Park, v. Hampton Wick C. & G. June 14, at Willesden Green, v. Old Haileyburians Jane 21, at Willesden Green, v. M.C.C. and G. June 28, at Willesden Green, Bar v. Solicitors (not confined to members of the’Club) July 5, at Willesden Green, v. Old Millhillians July 10, at Wallington, v. Beddington Park July 12, at Blackheath, v. Blackheath Morden July 19, at Willesden Green, v. Hampstd. Nondescripts July 23, at Bickley, v. Bickley Park July 26, at Willesden Green, v. Addiscombe July 30, at Finsbury, v. Hon. Artillery Company Aug. 2, at Highgate, v, Mr. T. B. Lodge’s XL, Aug. 4, at Chessington, v. Ne’er do Weels Aug. 9, at Willesden Green, v. Old Finchleians Aug. 16, at Willesden Green, v. Stygians DEVONSHIRE TOUR. Aug. 25-26, at Torquay, v. Torquay Aug. 27-28, at Newton Abbot, v. South Devon Aug. 29-30, at Exmouth, v. Exmouth Sept. 1-2, at Sidmouth, v. Sidmouth Sept. 3, at Seaton, v. Seaton W arw ickshire C ounty C lub . —A large and representative meeting of the members of the newly-formed Warwickshire County Cricket Club was held at the Regent Hotel, Leamington, on Saturday week, Lord Willoughby de Broke in the chair. The provisional committee appointed to make inquiries concerning a suitable site for a county cricket ground recommended that no opportunity be lost in securing a permanent county ground at Birmingham, but that in the meantime county matches be played as heretofore on the most convenient grounds in the county. It was decided to defer the purchase of any county ground for the present, and to continue the club during next season as a “ wandering club.” The committee of the club has already arranged to play matches during the approaching season with tbe Birmingham and District Cricket Association, and two matches each with Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire, and Leicestershire. T he Richmond Club opens the season on Easter Monday at the Old Deer Park with a match of Over Thirty v. Under Thirty. The annual week begins on June 16th and terminates on the 21st. In all the pro­ gramme contains forty-nine fixtures. Among these are matches with Marylebone Club, Surrey Club and Ground, and one with the West of Scotland Club in the Old Deer Park, on July 18 and 19. A Club Servants’ Challenge Cup.— For the encouragement of cricket in the West-end between club servants, a member of the New University Club has given a silver cup, to be known as the Holcombe Challenge Cup. The following clubs have consented to take part in the compatition :— Reform, Carlton, Devonshire, Conservative, Junior Athen®um, Army and Navy, Oxford and Cambridge, and the New University. The Cup is to be played for on the American tournament principle, which is that every club shall meet the other seven. Should the Cup be won by any club two years in succession it shall become the absolute property of that club. Every player playing for a club must be a bona fide servant of that club. T H E L A R G E S T IND I V IDU A L SCORE IN A U S T R A L I A , MELBOURNE v. HOTHAM, This match was played on the Melbourne Ground on Jan. 19 and 26. Bruce went in first, and was not out when the game came to an end on the second afternoon. Only eight wickets had then fallen for 635 runs, and of these Bruce had contributed 328, not out. This is seven runs more than were made by Murdoch for New South Wales v, Victoria, in 1881, previously the highest score made by any batsman in Australia. M.C.C. Edwards, run out .. 71 Bruce, not out .. ..328 Alexander, b Green­ wood .......................... 0 Smith, 1b w, b Green­ wood .......................... 0 Kelly, c Healey, b G riffiths..................59 M‘Ilwraith, b Munro, 12 Swift, c Little, b Greenwood .. . .105 Dunne, 1b w, b Green­ wood ......................... 6 Jones, b O’Brien.. .. 0 Wardill,not ou t.. .. 10 E x t r a s ...............44 Total ..635 “ It is greatly to be regretted,” writes “ Mid‘-on” in the Melbourne Leader , ‘ ‘that the match had not been arranged for three days instead of two, for in that case (Lawler and Duffey having to bat) it is quite probable that Bruce might have beaten W. N. Roe’s celebrated score of 415, and thus become identified as the compiler of the highest score ever made in the world. The colossal innings from start to finish had scarcely a flaw, and on the second day Bruce had very little power in one arm, which he had severely strained, a fact that makes his splendid performance all the more remark­ able. It is well known that the Hotham Club, although not one of the most powerful, are strong in bowling, and amongst other good performances have disposed of the first eleven of South Melbourne for six runs. Bruce’s batting feat must therefore not be under-rated, but, on the contrary, proves the correctness of an opinion that I have often expressed, viz., that the young Melbourne player is a magnificent bat, and probably the best left-hander we have ever had. Every man in the Hotham team had a try with the ball (the wicket keeper only ex­ cepted), and, considering the heavy scoring, Greenwood’s analysis of 186 balls for 62 runs and four wickets is a most creditable one. During the innings exactly 900 balls were delivered.” E dinburgh A cademical C lub . — The annual general meeting of this club was held on Monday week. Mr. Crombie, as convener of the Bazaar Committee, gave in a report showing that the nett proceeds of the bazaar, held on February 1 and 2 last, amounted to £1,430. A sub committee, with Mr. Crombie as convener, was ap­ pointed to consider as to the expenditure of this sum, and to report to a future meeting. Mr. J. H. S. Graham having intimated his resignation as secretary, Mr, W. R. Steven­ son was appointed for the ensuing season. R ochford H undred C lub . -The annual meeting was held last week, Dr. E. B. Jones presiding. The balance sheet showed a deficit of £ 12, but the chairman stated that the committee had cleared off the debt. Dr. Jones was re-elected president of the club, Mr. Lancaster was elected vice-presi­ dent, and Mr. C. C. Braithwaite secretary and treasurer. BURLINGTON CLUB. May 3, at Bushey Park, v. Hampton Wick C. and G. May 10, at Oval, v. Merchant Taylors’ School *May 17, at Erith, v. Erith May 24, at Oval, v. Blenheim May 31, at Addiscombe, v. Addiscombe *June 2, at Tottenham, v. Bruce Castle School June 7, at Woolwich, v. Charlton Park June 11, at Elstree, v. Hillside School June 14, at Croydon, v. Croydon ♦June 19, at Mitcham, v. Mitcham June 21, June 28, at Kenley, v. Kenley July 5, at Tottenham, v. Bruce Castle School *July 12, at Lee, v. Northbrook July 12, at Oval, v. Hillside School July 16. at Charterhouse Square, v. Merchant Taylor s School July 19, at Woolwich, v. Charlton Park July 26, at Oval, v. Blenheim August 2, at Mitcham, v. Mitcham ♦August 4, at Penge, v. Penge August 9, at Kenley, v. Kenley August 16, at Croydon, v. Croydon August 23, at Hampton Court, v. East Molesey August 30, at Lee, v. Northbrook Sept. 6 , at Tottenham, v. Trafalgar N ote . —The above are half-day matches, except those marked (*) which are day matches. T H E FOURTH A U S T R A L I A N T E AM . SECOND MATCH— vl EIGHTEEN OB' NEWCASTLE. The Australian team commenced the second match of their tour on January 17th at Newcastle. Great disappointment was felt at the absence of Murdoch and A. Bannerman, whose places were filled by J. Lord and C. Bannerman. The weather was threatening during the first day, and the attendance consequently was meagre. The Eleven went in first on a wicket greatly in favour of the bowlers, and were all disposed of for 108 runs. Bonnor, Mid­ winter, and Palmer played well. The field­ ing of the Eighteen was very good, Bryant behind the wickets being in fine form. Wood and M’Glynchey bowled excellently, the former, a Sydney Grammar School boy, capturing nine wickets. When play was resumed on the following day, the wicket had considerably improved, and through the good batting of J. O. Thomas and Madison, the total of the Eighteen was increased to 76. Palmer was again in great form with the ball. The batting of the Eleven was a great improvement on their first day’s display. When the stumps were drawn they had put together 197 for the loss of six wickets. Midwinter batted with extra­ ordinary patience for 58, remaining two hours at the wickets. Giffen’s innings of 46 was a fine display of spirited batting. He made two splendid hits in succession clean out of the ground. M’Donnell also played vigorously. He made a magnificent hit out of the ground for 6, the distance from the hit to the pitch being at least 130 yards. Bonnor was very unlucky, being caught off a tremendously high hit close against the boundary fence. The fielding of the Eighteen was particularly good. The attendance was not large. On the third day the second innings of the Eleven was soon completed, the last four wickets only adding four runs. When they went in a second time the Eighteen batted well, and MeGlynchey and Roberts showed capital form. Still they were unable to avert a defeat, and the Eleven won by 41 runs. Palmer in all took twelve wickets for 65 runs, Cooper eight for 59, Giffen six for 61. Midwinter took five wickets and Alexander Next Issue of CRICKET will be published Thursday, April 17.