Cricket 1885

86 CRICKET; A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. “ D e m o n w a s afterwards watched with keen anticipation, a3 though a mo3t sensa­ tional batsman instead of a howler was at the wickets. Again Spofforth lifted one out near th« boundary, the ball re­ bounding over the fence in front of the pavilion. Then, with the score 163, the great bowler tried to play a puzzling ball from Attewell several different ways, and was clean bowled. After the wicket was rolled the Australians took the field, Barnes and Scotton batting to the bowling of Giffen and Bruce. Bruce was much too erratic, and the batsmen got several fours from his bowling, two of them being fine leg-hits to Barnes, who brought the first 20 up by cutting the bowler to the boundary. Horan persevered with Bruc 9 until 30 appeared on the board, although for every ball the left-hander bowled on the wicket he put several off. Spofforth then went on, and Giffen clean bowled Barnes, though he was as unfortunate as in Sydney, when he caught Maurice Bead under the same circumstances, for “ no-ball” had been called. The batsmen had brought 40 up, when stumps were drawn. S econd D ay , On Monday, March 23rd, the game was resumed in very warm weather, but again there was only a small attendance. Barnes and Scotton resumed their .places at the wicket to the bowling of Giffen and Bruce. The ground was in fine order for batting, and it was thought that there was added prospect of the Englishmen making a heavy score, Barnes opaned with a cut for 4, all run ; then there were several overs from each end, from which nothing was scored. The game continued to be very slow, and in half-an- hour’s batting only a dozen runs were scored. At last when the total had reached 61, Bruce, who troubled Scotton a good deal, clean bowled him for 27. Maurice Rea 1was the next man in, Shrewsbury having consider­ ably altered the order of going in. Pour were run for a hit of Barnes’s through mismanage­ ment in the field. Bruce nearly bowled Bead but the batsman suoceeded in getting the ball away flukily to leg. Barnes got 3 in the same directiou and brought 70 up, after neply an hour’s play. Barnes then lifted Giifen to squai'J leg for 4, and shortly afterwards 80 came up. The Englishmen stole some short runs very neatly, and showed good judgment in running. When our report left the game stood as under. D EA TH OF AN A U S T R A L IA N C R ICK E T E R . A ustralia . Brace, c Briggs, b P e e l ................. .. 15 Bannerman, c PeeltJ*b Ulyett .. .. ... 5 Giffen, bUlyett .. ..1 3 Horan, lb w b Ulyett 0 Jones, 1b w, b Peel .'. 0 Walters, b Ulyett .. 7 Jarvis, c Hunter, b Peel 15 Trumble, not out .. 34 McShane, c Hunter, b Barnes ..................9 Garrett, o Briggs, b Barnes ..................6 Spofforth, b Attewell.. 50 E x tr a s ................. 9 T o ta l...............163 E ngland . Barnes, not out .. Scotton, b Bruco Read, b Giffen .. Ulyett, b Spofforth Extra i .. .. Total . BOWLING ANALYSIS. A ustralia . Peel .. U lyett.. Barnes.. B. R. M.W. 164 28 26 3 102 53 7 4 112 47 12 2 B. R. M .W . Flowers 36 9 6 0 Attewell 2J 18 1 1 Banns bowled 3 no-balls. Tiis Melbourne World of March 20 says that all cricketers and lovers of the game Will learn with regret that Mr. E. Elliott, who was to have occupied the responsible position of umpire for Australia in the match against England, to be commenced at Melbourne on the following day, expired suddenly on the 19th of March. Mr. Elliott returned from Sydney the day prior to his death, where he had been acting as umpire in the international match concluded at that place rtwo days previous. On the home journey by rail he exhibited signs of faint­ ness, brought on no doubt by the intense heat of the weather, and daring the night after his arrival he became much worse, and expired shortly after seven o’clock the follow­ ing morning. Mr. Elliott was a thorough cricketer, and for many years took an active part in the game he loved so well. He cast in his lot with the East Melbourne Club, for the first eleven of which he for many years acted in the capacity of wicket-keeper, while as a batsman he had few compeers. Some four or five years ago Mr. Elliott was compelled, owing to an affection of the heart, to retire from any active participation in the game, and since then he has frequently occupied the post of umpire in international and intercolonial matches. His strict integrity and impartiality, combined with a thorough knowledge of the game, lendering his services in that capacity invaluable. His last performance as a cricketer in an inter-colonial match between New South Wales and Victoria will still bG within the recollection of many. The latter colony had over 40 runs to make in order to score a win with but two wickets to fall. An extract from Messrs. Boyle and Scott’s Guide for 1880-81 will best explain the value of the services rendered by Elliott on that occasion. Victorian supporters were very downcast. Allan joined his captain, and with the score at 74 Campbell was caught by Garrett. M'Shane took his place, and with the total at 82 he was caught at point. Everyone now thought that it was all over with Vic­ toria, with Allan, Elliott, and Cooper to bat and 43 runs still wanted. Elliott joined Allan, and from this to the finish the excite­ ment was very great. Both batsmen played sterling cricket, and never missed an oppor­ tunity of scoring. Evans bowled grandly, and the team backed him up in the field. The score gradually crept up till Allan finished the match by making the winning hit. Allan and Elliott were carried into the pavilion in triumph, and the Victorians con- gratulatedon pulling the match out of the fire. Evan 3 again bowled splendidly, getting five wickets for 31. Allan and Elliott were pre­ sented with valuable trophies for their splendid play, and thus ended ore of the most exciting matches between the two colonies. Allan scored 35 not out, Elliott 20 not out.” A good cricketer, an impartial and pains­ taking umpire, a genial companion, and one who was universally respected by all who knew him, has been suddenly taken from our midst. JRequiesccit in pace. I n a match between East Melbourne and Fifteen of South Yarra, on the former’s ground East Melbourne were in all day scoring 359. H. Musgrove contributed 113 H. F. Boyle 70. LAW CLUB. May 2, at Willesden Green, v. Guy’s Hospital May 9, at Willesden Green,v. Hampstead Nondescripta May 16, at Willesden Green, v. Blackbeath Morden May 19, at Willesden Green, v. Hornsey May 23, at WiUesden Green, v. Wimbledon May 25, at Willesden Green, v. Marlborough Blues May 26, at WiUesden Green, v. M.C.C. & G. May 30, at Willesden Green,v. Merchant Taylors’ School June 6, at Chessington, v. Ne’er-do-Weels June 6, at Willesden Green, v. Messrs. Bircham & Co, June 9, at Piaistow, v. Plaistow June 13,at Willesden Green,XI Underv.XVIIIOver 35 June 20, at Eltham, v. Eltham June 2\ at Wi lesden Green, v Hon. Artillery Company June 27, at B'ackhenth, v. Blackheath Morden June 30, at Bushey Park, v. Hampton Wick C. & G. July 4, at Willesden Given, v. Croydon July 7, at Willesdf n Green, v. Addiscombe July 11, at Willesden Green, v, St. Tkomaa’ Hospital July 18, at Willesden Green, v. Granville July 21, at Bickley, v. Bickley Park July 25, at Willesden Green, V. Emeriti July 30, at Richmond, v. Richmond Aug. 1, at Hisshgate School Ground, v. A Highgatc XI. Aug. 3, at Willesden O’reen, v. Old Brucians Aug. 8, at Croydon, v. Croydon H ome W eek . Aug. 10, at Willesden Green, v. Hampton Wick C. & G Aug. 11, at Willesden Green, v. Pallingswi- k Aug. 12, at Willesden Green, v. Chariton Park Aug. 13, at Willesden Green, v. Ne’er-do-Weels Aug. 14,15, at Willesden Green, v. Rochester K ent T our . Aug. 17,18, at Rochester, v. Rochester Aug. 19, at Sittingbouwe, v. Gore Court Aug. 20, at Faversham, v. Faversham Aug. 21, 22, at Westgate, v. Westgate-on-Sea LINDEN CLUB. April 25, at Honor Oak, Captain v« Vice Captain May 2, at Brown’s, v. Alpha May 2, at Honor Oak, v. Avondale May 9, at Honor O tk, v. Forest Gate May 16, at Honor Oak,v. Waverley May 16, at Honor Oak, v. St. George’s May 23, at Honor Oak, v. Victoria May 23, at Honor Oak, v. Perseverance May 23, at Honor Oak, v. Forest Gate May 30, at Honor Oak, v. Rye College June 6, at Honor Oak, v. Hornets June 6, at Brown’s, ▼. Orpheus Jun§ 13, at Honor Oak, v. Lorne June 20, at Honor Oak, v. Cliftonville June 20, at Honor Oak, v. Park Road June 27, at Honor Oak, v. Eclectic June 27, at Honor Oak, v. Ivanhoe July 4, at Honor Oak, v. Orpheus July 4, at Honor Oak, v. Vic oria July li, at Honor Oak, v. Rye College July 18 at Honor Oak, v. Forest Gate July 18, at Honor Oak, v. Perseverance July 25, at Honor Oak, v. Lorne Aug. 1, at Honor Oak, v. x\.lpha Aug. 1, at Honor Oak, v. Avondale Aug. 3, at Hon >rOik, v. Mutual Aug. 8, at Regent’s Park, v. Hornets Aug. 8, at Honor O.iV, v. Park Road Aug. 15, at Honor Oak, v. Waverlay Aug. 15, at Honor Oik, v. J. T. Morton Aug. 22, at Honor Oik, v. Ciiftonville Aug. 22, at Honor Oak, v. eclectic Aug. 29, at Honor Oak, v. Sc. George's Aug. 29, at Honor Oak, v. Iv.inhoe Sept. 5, at Honor Oak. v. J. T. Morton Sept. 12, at Honor Oak, v, Mutual S h e ffie ld A ssociation . —The following is the draw for the Challenge Cup :—Tinsley Park v. Attercliffe New Wanderers ; Owlerton v. Pitsmoor United ; Manor Grange v. Dar- nall Wellington ; St. Barnabas v. Exchange ; Wadsley Bridge v. Kodgers and Sons; Staveley Works v.Barnes Green ; Eckington Half-way House v. Broompark Mission ; St. Mark’s v. Wincobank ; Brimington v. Lock­ wood Bros.; Carbrook v. Swinton ; All Saints v. Meadow Hail ; Kimberworth v. Heeley ; Neepsend v. Tinsley. The clubs toss for choice of grounds. Elsecar and Wortley have joined the association, but do not compete for the Cup.