Cricket 1885

F e b . 26,1885. CRICKET; A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. 23 six, Peel was bowled for 5. Since he had joined Briggs 44 runs had been added, of which the 11midget ” had made 39. The stumps were then drawn, the total being 303 for nine wickets—Briggs not out 65. S econd D ay , J a n . 2. In brilliant and glorious weather the match was resumed at a quarter-past twelve. Con­ trary to all expectations, Hunter and Briggs kept their wickets intact for exactly an hour, putting on 98 runs, when no one had dreamed of more than 20 being added ; Hunter, who sometimes astonishes his friends with a good score, was however on this day in rare form, while Briggs, if possible, was even more dashing than on the previous evening. The latter wasmissed at mid-off when he had scored 104—this was his first chance—and he was again let off at short slip at 117. His innings of 121, though, was as grand a display of batting as ever was seen, and he was enthusiastically cheered by all present, when he had to retire from one of the finest catches at square-leg possible to conceive, Horan standing very deep and securing the ball just as he fell flat on his back. The vigorous batting of these two men, seemed to demoralise both the bowling and fielding of the Colonials, who were completely astonished at the extraordinary cricket shown by Briggs, who is, without doubt, the hardest hitter for his inches in the world. The combined team began batting at a quarter-past two, and at a quarter-past four only 74 runs had been made, when a brief interval was taken for refreshments. In the next 100 minutes 77 more were made, or 151 in three hours and forty minutes, or only at the rate of about 40 the hour. Peel and Attewell started the bowling, while Barnes, Ulyett, Flowers, and Bates each took a turn during the afternoon. The glaring sky was against the Englishmen’s fielding, and Barnes missed Horan at extra cover - point when he had scored 30. Attewell let off Trumble also in the same position, while Barnes was again at fault just before time, onoe more missing an easy chance, this time from Trumble. Flowers also had a chance of catching the same batsman at shoit-leg, but this was difficult. Horan’s 63 was made in his usual patient, safe style. Trumble’s score was not marked by any brilliant hitting, but his defence was perfect. Jones was not seen at his best, but Jarvis, who oniy had fifteen minutes to play, was very free. Though the attendance showed a falling off, it was still very large, considering it was an off day and there were over 5,000 present. At a quarter past twelve Briggs and Hunter continued the batting, to the bowl­ ing of Jones and Bruce. After a couple of singles to Briggs, Hunter drove Bruce twice for 4, and in the following over sent him clean out of bounds—a grand straight drive, the only 5 made up to this time. Morris now tried instead of Bruce, while Trumble went on at the other end. Briggs, however, hit both bowlers unmercifully, making no less than eight 4’s in as many overs. A shout announced when he had made his 100. Still runs were put on rapidly, and several changes of bowling were tried without avail, till at length the splendid catch mentioned above sent back Briggs, the innings closing for 401. Jones was by far the most suc­ cessful bowler, taking four wickets for 47 runs. Morris and Jones opened the batting for Australia. Morris hit Attewell’s first ball to leg for 4, but the last ball of the over he played with his leg instead of his bat, and had to retire “ leg before.” Horan followed, and opened his account with a couple to leg from Attewell. Jones also started his inn­ ings with a brace to leg from Peel, and in the course of the next half-dozen overs made five more 2’s, all from Peel. Horan then be­ came busy, getting Peel to leg for 3, and soon after driving him to the Grand Stand fence for 4. With the score at 46 Jones tried to hit a straight one from Peel to leg, and miss­ ing was out “ leg before.” Trumble joined his captain, and as a long stand was made, at 65 Flowers took the ball from Attewell, while Barnes relieved Peel. Buns came very slowly till the score had reached 74, when a hard hit of Horan’s split Briggs’ little finger, and the fieldsman retired to have it bound up. On resuming 80 soon appeared, followed by 90, and Trumble then drove Barnes to the fence for 4. With the total at 96, Ulyett replaced Flowers, and Horan playing his first ball to leg for 4 the 100 was hoisted amidst great applause. Peel again took the ball from Barnes, and runs continued to come, chiefly at Ulyett’s expense. Horan drove Peel for 4, and Ulyett for 3, but in Peel’s next over was caught at point for 63. (Three for 124). On Jarvi3’ appearance, Bates went on at Ulyett’s end, and from the last ball of his first over Barnes badly missed Trumble. After some small hits, the stumps were drawn, the score being 151 for the loss of three wickets. T hird D ay , J a n 3. The match was continued, the weather again being beautifully fine though fearfully h ot; indeed, but for the day being so oppressively warm, the attendance would probably have been much greater. At four o’clock 6,000 people must have been on the ground, and all felt the full value of the trees encircling it in sheltering them from the fierce rays of the sun. Jarvis and Trumble looked very much like making a prolonged stay, till a good catch by Barnes from his own bowling sent back Trumble. The total at that time was 190 ; but when Pope and Marr were both disposed of for nothing, the hopes of the Colonials’ saving the “ follow-on ” sank to zero. With still Wor­ rall and Musgrove—the heroes of the Ballarat match—to come, however, hopes were yet entertained that a good stand would be made, and so it proved. Musgrove, however, after making 4, was well caught at long-on, but Worrall and Jarvis gave a lot of trouble, the latter being splendidly caught by Briggs for a fine innings of 82. Worrall was soon after clean bowled, and Bruce had no chance of distinguishing himself before Bobertson was caught at slip, the innings closing at 279. Bruce and Jones started the second innings, and Bruce hit so freely that Jones and Horan only were out for 66 at the call of “ Time 1” At ten minutes past twelve, Jarvis and Trumble took up their positions at the wicket, Peel and Bates bowling. Buns came slowly, although the field was placed to tho off and the balls bowled for the bats­ men to hit out at, in hopes of a catch being sent, as it was almost impossible on the per­ fect wicket to think of bowling a man with a good defence. After taking the total to 190, Trumble was caught and bowled by Barnes from a hard drive, having been in over three hours for 59. Pope, who followed, after playing several maiden overs, let out at Attewell, who had just gone on at Peel’s end, and skied the ball to cover point, where Flowers was in waiting. Marr, who followed Pope, was out the first ball in a very unlucky manner, playing the ball on to his foot, from which it rolled back into the wicket, just hard enough to dislodge the bail. (Six for 193.) After luncheon Musgrove partnered Jarvis, but his stay was brief, being well taken at long-on by Read from Barnes. (Seven for 203.) Worrall joined Jarvis, and these two gave the Englishmen lots of trouble. A crack for 4 by Jarvis was followed by a loud cheer, which announced that he had passed Horan’s score. Runs now coming fast, Flowers went on instead of Barnes, and Peel at his old end. Several drives for 4 by Worrall from Flowers followed, Flowers having four men out in the field, and tossing the ball very high and slow for catches. At last Jarvis, in hitting to leg, got under the ball, and hitting it high behind mid-on, Briggs ran back, and held a very difficult catch, for which he was heartily applauded. Jarvis had not given the ghost of a chance in compiling his 82, and he was deservedly cheered on retiring. After this the innings soon came to a close. Worrall was bowled by Flowers for 34, and Robertson failing to score, the innings closed for 279. Being 122 behind, they of course had to follow on, Bruce and Jones starting the second innings, with Peel and Flowers bowl­ ing. Bruce was soon busy, getting 20 out of the 29 made when Ulyett, who had gone on at Peel’s end, sent Jones’s leg stump fly­ ing out of the ground. Horan, as usual, came next, and Briggs took the ball from Flowers. Bruce made 5 from his first over, and 5 more from his third, while Ulyett also was scored freely from. Attewell, with the score at 50, relieved the latter, and Barnes went on for Briggs shortly after. The last change worked, as Horan, just be­ fore time, was taken at the wicket, the tele­ graph board showing— “ 2—16—66,” with 56 runs still being wanted to save the one- innings’ defeat. It will be seen that only 192 runs were made during the day, but more time was wasted than usual for re­ freshments, owing to the extraordinary heat. One of the bandsmen playing on the ground fell down from sunstroke about four o’clock. On Sunday the wind had again shifted to the south, and it was much cooler. (Continued on Page 28.) UPPINGHAM ROVERS. T h e following matches will form the annual tour of the Uppingham Rovers for the coming season:— July 27, 28—At Leicester, v. Leicestershire. ,, 29,30—At Stoke, v. Staffordshire. ,, 31, August 1—At Stockport, v. Cheshire. Augusts, 4—At Liverpool, v. Liverpool Club and Ground. August 5, 6—At Huddersfield, v. Huddersfield Club and Ground. August 7 ,8—At Bradford, v. Bradford Club and Ground. August 10,11—At Southampton, v. Hampshire. „ 12,13—At Portsmouth, v. United Service Club and Ground. August 14,15—At Brighton, v. Gentlemen of Sussex ROYAL ENGINEERS. May 9—At Chatham, v. Hundred of Hoo. „ 15,16—At Chatham, v. Royal Artillery, Shoe- buryness. May 23—At Sandhurst, v. R. M. C., Sandhurst. „ 25, 26 — At Chutham, V. Civil Service. June 5 ,6—At Chatham, v. R. M. A., Woolwich. „ 12,13—At Wo:)lwich, v, R.A. „ 19, 20—At Chatham, v. B B. ,, 26,27—At Chatham, v. Yorkshire Gentlemen, July 8, 9—At Chatham, v. Harlequins. „ 17,18—At Aldershot, v. Aldershot Division. ,, 24,25—At Chatham, v. Royal Artillery. ,, 31, August 1—At Mote Park, v. Mote Park. August 7, 8—At Chatham, v. I Zingari. „ 14,15—At Chatham, v. Royal Marines. „ 19—At Cobham, v. Cobham. Next issue of Cricket March 26-