Cricket 1884

484 CRICKET; A WEEKLY RECORD OP THE GAME, n o v .27,1884. T H E P R IN C IP A L SCORER S of 1884 S cores of 300 a n d U pw ards . Bruce, W ., Melbourne Club v. Hotham, Australia, Jan.— ................................ *328 Dumbleton, H. N., R.E. v. Royal Marines, August 16........................... 325 Holms, W. F., Blair Lodge School v. Campsie, June 5 ................................ *303 Shuter, J., Bexley v. Erfieriti, June 14.. *304 Howard, C., Goodwood v. Westbourne, August 18.............................................*300 S cores op 200 and under 300 R uns . Allee, C. G. East Melbourne (2) v. Fitz- roy (2) Oct. 27, 1883......................... *209 Aidworth, J., Oxford City and County v. Huntley and Palmer, August 16*202 Bastard, S. R., Wanstead v. Buckhurst Hill, June 28.............. 1.................. 236 Beaumont, E. J., Normanhurst Court v. Baldslow Place, July 26.....................*204 Bettesworth, W , A., Blair Lodge School v. Stirlingshire, July 2 .....................*203 Coles, P., Whitelaw’s House v. Scott’s House (Rugby School), June 2 . . . . 206 Challen, J. B., Wellingborough School v. R. T. Hughes’ XI., June 18 . . . . 205 Dunn, J., Cork County v. Leinster, August 4 ............................................. 201 Fell, J., Pembroke (2) v. St. John’s, Cam­ bridge (2), May 31................................ 211 Fison, T, A., Hendon v. Highgate, June 14................................................. 201 Gilbert, J., Fletching v. Newick, May 27*250 Grace, E. M., Thornbury v. Bristol Medicals, June 11...................................219 Hammond, H., Lancing College v. Brighton College, June 2 4 ...................214 Harper,E.T.M.,Mr. S. Ponsonby’s XI.v. Rev. C. Marshall’s School, June 12..*203 Hynes, J. W., Dublin University L.Y.C. v. Bangor, August 4 ............................. *210 Kemp, M. C. Hertford v.Trinity, Oxford, April 2 9 ................................................. 219 Key, K. J., Streatham v. Beckenham, July 12................................................. *204 Lacey, F. E., Hampshire v. Kent, June 1 6 ............................................... 211 Lewis, P. East Melbourne v. Fitzroy, October 27, 1883...................................... 237 Manfield, W. H., Weymouth v. City Ramblers, August 8 ............................. *216 Maul, S. D., Bicester v. Abingdon, July 28................................................. 284 Maul, S. D., Hanslope Park v. Amhurst Ramblers, July 24...................... 235 Murdoch, W. L., Australia v. England, August 13............................................. 211 Rashleigh, W . W ., Tonbridge School v. Dulwich College, June 28................ 203 Rock, C. W., King’s and Clare, Cam­ bridge, L.Y.C. v. St.John’s L.V.C., July 30..................................................*202 Sainsbury, E., Abbotts Langley v. Stan- more, July 26......................................*242 Shipton, W.L., Buxton v. Friars, August 13 211 Shrewsbury, A., Notts v. Sussex, June 27........................... ............................. 209 Sidgwick, R. H. S., Shipton v. Keigh­ ley Albion, June 4 ............................. *203 Steel, D., Liverpool v. Sefton, July 9 ... .226 Sugg, F. H., Sheffield v.L.Wallgate’sXI., September 13 ..................................... 207 Toppin, C., St. John’s v. Emmanuel, Cambridge, May 28........................... 232 Thornton, Rev. R. T., Blue Mantles v. Shorncliffe Camp, June 27................ 207 Watson, T., Grimsby Worsley v. Bur- brook, July 22................................... 263 Webbe, A. J., Free Foresters v. Aider- shot Division, August 28.............. 214 Young, Capt., R.E. v. Royal Marines, August 16........................................... 204 C H A R L E S M OR TON C U N L IF F E . A “ Man of Kent ” has sent us the follow­ ing tribute to the memory of the popular Kentish Amateur, whose early death was briefly noticed by the writer of “ Pavilion Gossip,” in C ricket of Oct. 30:— His bowling had the peculiarity of a dis­ tinct curl in its flight from hand to pitch. So marked was this that on one occasion at Canterbury both batsman and wicket-keeper repeatedly reached in vain for balls which ap­ peared to curl away from them and go to short slip. As he became more accurata and more successful in putting on the off-break, much of this curl disappeared, though it was still noticeable in his last season. When he first came out he gave great promise as a batsman, but, as frequently happens with those who can both bat and bowl, ne was not suc­ cessful in both departments in the same year. That, however, he could have been a really first-class bat had he confined his attention to defence rather than attack, those who saw his innings of 37 not out and 47 againstDerbyshire at Maidstone,in 1878 canhave no doubt. Hick- ton, Mycroft, and Hay all bowled their fastest, and the ground was as dangerous as the Mote can be in a dry season, but he never lost nerve, andthose two performances of his will long live in our memories as two of the pluckiest we have ever seen. It is easy to call to mind the frequent occasions, taking into account his short career, upon which he has helped his county with bat or with ball,and we can hardly realise that his assistance is to be looked for no more. It is not so easy to remember that the bright smile, the cheery laugh that were always ready to congratulate us in victory or cheer us in defeat, and the amiable friendship of which he was so lavish to all he knew, re­ main to us only as memories. Notwith­ standing his ill-health it could not keep him away from the cricket-field, especially where- ever there was a Kent countymatch. He came to Canterbury for the Week—the scene of almost his last great success for his county— and was as eager as if he had been one of the team, for a victory over the Australians; but none of his friends—and they were many, for he endeared himself to everyone he met— could entertain hopes of seeing him at another Canterbury Week. Kent has suffered several severe losses of late years, but by those who played at the same time not one will be more deeply and truly regretted than that of their fellow-cricketer and friend, Charles Morton Cunliffe. T he latest work on Cricket.— T he empire of the Jftt-tites. L ast season Mr. Charles Absolon. the veteran cricketer, scored 1,190 runs in 65 innings (Average 22.34), and took 263 wickets at an average cost of 4.51. This is a great performance for a player in his sixty - eighth year. For the Holloway United Club he made 610 runs and took 127 wickets. Against Hatfield he took the last five wickets in six balls, and against Bedford Town, in addition to taking his bat through the innings he secured eight of the ten Bedford wickets. For the Spiders against the Royal Naval College, he carried his bat again through the innings for 36, and for Waterloo Wanderers took fifteen wickets of Twenty-two of Hounslow and District. For Cheam against Banstead, he also got five wickets with six balls. Mr. Absolon was born at Wallingford, on May 30, 1817. T he Annual Dinner of the Dalston Albert C.C. took place at the Holborn Restaurant, on Friday, the 21st instant. Mr. J. Page, the President, was in the chair. After the usual loyal toasts the prizes were presented to G. Cashford, A. Cole, J. Bastow, and Harry Moore, The Club was well represented, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. I ndex to S cores and B io g ra ph ies . —The Index to the Biographies which appeared in C ricket during last winter, will be published shortly in book form. Only a limited num­ ber will be printed, and those desirous of securing copies (price one shilling) should communicate at once with the manager of this paper. R avensbourne C ricket and A thletic C lu b . —The annual dinner of this club was held at the Holborn Restaurant on Friday, the 14th inst. Under the genial presidency of Mr. G. Wigley, a most enjoyable evening was spent by a large company, numbering over a hundred and fifty members, in addition to guests representing almost every part of our English possessions. One of the most pleasant features of the gathering was the excellent feeling and complete accord which existed between the exponents of all the different out-door sports, so liberally en­ couraged by the firm of Cook, Son & Co. Among the guests of the Club were Messrs. C. W. Alcock, Secretary of the Surrey County Cricket Club, W. H. Patterson, the well- known Kentish Amateur, and Tomkins, Captain of the Surrey Bicycle Club. During the evening the prizes won during last season were presented to the successful competitors. First Eleven, Batting, A. T. Pearce (Aver. 23.5); Second Eleven, R . James (10.3). Bowling, First Eleven, G. Wigley (Aver 6.5), Second Eleven, P. Williams (3). Mr. J. G. Howe’s batting prize for the highest score made against the Bow Church Yard Club was won by G. Pragnell, with a score of 33, and an extra bowling prize for the Second Eleven was given to J. T. Tirrell, who took eighteen wickets for 48 runs, an average of 2 12 runs per wicket. pR IC K E T GROUND, with dressing-room, WANTED ^ for next eeason, within six miles o f City. Re­ freshment bar would be an advantage. Apply by letter to A., care of Messrs. Street Brothers, 5, Serle Street, Lincoln’s Inn. pR IC K E T GROUND-MAN REQUIRED, from about April, 1885. Must be a fair bowler, also thoroughly understand keeping a ground in order. Apply by letter to G. Layton, Cambridge Road, Bromley, Kent.* T\7ANTED a PRIVATE GROUND, for season 1885, ’ * must be convenient to the City. S. W. Pringle, Finsbury Stationery Works, E.C. T \ 7 ANTED, V o lu m es N os . 1, 2, 8 and 4, of “ Lillv- ** white’s Scores and BiograpDies.” Reply, giving lowest price for all or any of these numbers, to B . Smith, Tra?ersloes Cottage, Exmouth, Devon. PALLINGSW ICK CRICKET CLUB.—The SMOKING A CONCERT will take place on T uesday , Deo. 26th, at S t . J am e s ’ H a l l , Regent St., at 8 o’clock. Tickets, 2/6, can be had of the Secretary, A. W. Graham, 14, Norland Sq., N. RICHARD HUMPHREY, Member of Surrey and Australian Elevens. Begs to inform the Cricket public that he has taken premises at 16, K IN G ’S RD ., BO YCE ’ S A V E N U E CLIFTON, BRISTOL, where he will commence business as a Cricket Outfitter after the necessary altera­ tions have been completed. He regrets that his acceptance of a per­ manent engagement at Clifton College will prevent his giving any instruction in Cricket as hitherto during the winter. Printed lor the Proprietor by W RIGHT & Co., Cricket Press, 41, St. Andrew’s Hill, Doctors’ Commons. London, B.C., N ot . 27, 1881. Next issue of Cricket Dec. 25-