Cricket 1886

MAT 6,1898 CRICKET: A WEEKLY RECORD OP THE GAME. 108 him partly of the strain. Jaryis accordingly goes, andm one of the >trial matches showed his powers by getting rid of five batsmen be- sides'making 70 or 80 runs. It was curious to see Blackham anywhere in the field except behind the sticks, and when he let a ball go right between his legs he was greeted with cheers and good-humoured laughter all round the ground. We entertain hopes that Scott will rival Murdoch’s exploits, andhe is already looked upon by a good many as the best bats­ man in Australia. He is certainly the best in the team, though Bruce would perhaps be a good second. Another man who hasmade great advance with the willow since the last visit is Palmer, who sometimes bats in first-rate style, while he and the demon Spofforth continue as skilful as ever with the ball. The other mem­ bers of the company—Jones, Garrett, and Giffen—are all first-class in both departments, so that with a team which includes nine good bowlers, ten good batsmen, and two first-rate wicket-keepers, and in which there is no bad fielder, Australia Felix may fairly hope to re­ tain the reputation shehas won by her prowess in the cricket field. In another sense the pre­ sent team may be looked upon as more repre­ sentative than former ones, for I believe every one of its members is a native born inthe land of the kangaroo and wallaby.” TH E A U S T R A L I A N C R IC K E T E R S At the time the last number of C ricket was published only seven of the thirteen cricketers forming the Fifth Australian Team had reached England. Friday night witnessed the arrival of three more of the party, Messrs. Blackham, Evans, and Jones, who were fol­ lowed on the following evening by the remain­ ing members, Messrs. Mcllwraith, Trumble, and Bruce. Saturday night thus found the team at last complete, we should fancy to the satisfaction of their manager, Mr. B. J. War­ dill. The six last named, it will be remem­ bered, had left the“ Austral ”at Naples with a view to visit- several of the chief places of interest on the way to England. Though their visit to Rome was a nying One they enjoyed their trip overland very much, and all expressed their hearty enjoyment of the journty. Saturday last was utilised by the majority of those already in England to get a little practice. Messrs.Scott, the captain,Jarvis and Palmer took part in the match between Surrey C. and G.andBroadwater at Godalming, where Mr. Bonnor, who missed the train, ought also to have performed. Another detachment consisting of Messrs. Blackham, Garrett, Evans and Jones, with Mr. J. G. Sutherland, a mate of the Australian skipper’s in the Melbourne University Eleven, journeyed to Erith to assist the local club against Bickley Park. On the previous night amajority of the team had been, we may add, at the Strand Theatre, having accepted an invitation to witness one of the final performances of Miss Minnie Palmer in My Sweetheart. The entertainment was thoroughly appreciated, and those of the team who were present subse­ quently enjoyed the hospitality of “ Tina,” who, in her forthcoming tour through the Colonies, will have the advantage at least of knowing some of her Australian Cousins. The team had the choice either of Mr. J. W. Hobbs’ ground at Norbury Hall, Streat­ ham, or of Chiswick Park for practice, and the latter was selected as being more easy of access. With the exception of Spofforth, all were present there on Monday, and had several hours of really hard work. The chief interest of course centred in the form shown by the four new men, Messrs. Evans, Mcllwraith, Trumble, and Bruce, though there were only a very few spectators to watch their play. Criticism on their cricket under the circum­ stances would not be reliable, and indeed, until they settle down a little, judgment on their respective merits must be deferred. Evans, the veteran of the team, was suffering from a badly blistered hand, and therefore could not be seen to the best advantage. He bowls medium round right, with an easy delivery, and even on Monday there was plenty of evidence to confirm the reputation he has gained in Australia for extraordinary accuracy of pitch. He bats with great care and is a splendid field. Trumble is about six feet in height, and as his delivery is high, his success as a bowler can readily be understood. His action is not unlike that of Mr.W. S. Patterson or Mr. C. T. Studd, though he is apparently a little faster. He has, too, great command over the ball. He bats in neat style, and gives one the impression of a useful all-round player. Bruce, the youngster of theparty, looks a thorough cricketer. He bats and bowls left handed, and has been successful in each department. He plays in very neat form and is strong on the off-side in particular. In bowling he is not unlike Wootton in delivery, and gets a lot of work on to the ball. He is, too, a very fine field. Very smart, as well as a safe catch, he is sure to make himself conspicuous in this branch of the game. Mcllwraith had an exceptionally good record during the Australian season just over as abatsman. His play reminds one a little of Charles Bannerman, and as he hits well all-round he is sure to make runs fast if allowed to get set. Tuesday was an off-day, as the team were present at the opening of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition by the Queen, and practice was not resumed till yesterday. Chiswick Park will continue to be the practice ground until the first match, which will be at Sheffield Park, commencing on Thursday next. Several of the team, though, will take part in matches on Saturday next. Messrs. Scott, Bruce, Trumble, and Mcllwraith, it is said, will play atEsher for Broadwater, against Esher, while others will again help the Erith Club. No definite arrangements have, as yet, been made to fill up the date’sleft vacant before each of the three England matches, though it is said that there is some probability of a fix­ ture at Chiswick Park, on July 1 and two fol­ lowing days. The following particulars respecting the different members of the team, procured especially for C ricket , will be of interest. Blackham, John McCarthy (Victoria). Born at Fitzroy, near Melbourne, on May 11,1855. Has been over here with each of the five Australian teams which have visited this country in 1878, ’80, ’82, ’84, and ’86. Bonnor, George John (Victoria). Born at Bathurst (N.S.W.), on Feb. 25, 1855. Came first to England in 1880, with the second team, and has since been here with the others in 1882, ’84, ’86. Bruce, William (Victoria). Born at South Yarra, near Melbourne, on May 22, 1864. His first appearance in England. Evans, Edward (New South Wales). Born at Emu Plains, near Penrith, N.S.W., March 26,1849. Though asked to visit England with previous teams has not, as yet, represented Australia on an English ground. Garrett, Thomas William(NewSouthWales). Born at Wollongong, near Sydney, on July 26, 1858. A member of the First Australian team (1878), and also came over here with the third in 1882. Giffen, George (South Australia). Born at Adelaide, on March 27,1852. Has been here with each of the last three Australian teams. Jarvis, Arthur Harwood (South Australia). Born at Hindmarsh, near Adelaide, on Oct. 18,1860. This is his second visit to England, having'been here in 1880 for the first time. Jones, Samuel Percy. Born at Sydney, in August, 1861. Has only been in England once before in 1882. Mcllwraith, John (Victoria). His first visit to England. Particulars of birth not yet to hand. Palmer, George Eugene (Victoria). Born at Albury, N.S.W., on February 22, 1860. A member of each of the Australian teams except the first. Scott, Henry James Herbert (Victoria.) Born at Toorak, near Melbourne, on December 26,1858. Made his first appearance in England under Murdoch’s captaincy in 1884. Spofforth, Frederick Robert (Victoria). Born at Balmain, near Sydney, September 9, 1855. Has visited England five times with each of the Australian teams. Trumble, John William (Victoria). Born on September 16, 1863. Has yet to make his mark on English grounds. ERITH v. BICKLEY PARK. Four of the Australian team assisted the local club in the match played at Erith on Saturday last. Mr. J. G. Sutherland, amember of the Melbourne University team, who had accompanied the Australians to England, was also opposed to Bickley Park, each side playing twelve men. Erith went in first, and were not out until the total had reached 244. Of these the Colonial contingent contributed no less than 211 out of 231 from the bat. Jones played in excellent form for his 57, and Blackham his freely for his 59. Evans, although suffering from a blistered hand, was the highest scorer on the Side with 60. He was in two hours and a half for his runs. Bickley Park, though the twelve included four well-known Kent amateurs: Rev. R. T. Thornton, and Messrs. J. N. Tonge, A. M. Streatfield, andR. S. Jones, could do nothing with the bowling of the two Australians, and were all dismissed for 37. Garrett in particular was in fine form. He took eight wickets in fifteen overs for only 16 runs. Erith won by 207 runs. Score E r it h . Dr. Ward, st H. E. f Bouch, b Evans ... 0 J H. Nuttall, c Hilder, b J. A. S. Jones ... 3 I S. P. Jones, b H. E. Bouch .................57 E. Evans, b Martin 60 J. M’C. Blackham, 1 b w, b J. A. S. Jones ........ ... 59 Capt. Pocock* c Thornton, b H. E. Bouch ................. 9 T. W. Garrett, b H. E. Bouch......... ... 12 H. H. Hyslop, run out 0 J G. Sutherland, c H. E. Bouch, b J. A. S. Jones.................23 F. Corbett, c E. R. Bouch, b J. A S. Jones ................. 4 T. M’Roberts, b Evans ................. 1 J. Lambert, not out... 3 B 4,1 b 7, w 2 ... 13 Total ...244 B ick ley P ark . J. N. Tonge, b w, b G. C. Boosey, b G a rre tt.............. . 3 Garrett ................. 1 A. M. Streatfield, c E R. Bouch, c Black­ Evans, b Garrett 2 ham, b Evans 1 Rev. R. T. Thornton, O. Evans, b Evans ... 1 b Garrett ... 3 C. Simmond8, b H.E.Bouch,cNuttall, Garrett .................. 1 b Garrett .......... 4 C. U. W. Biggs, not R. S. Jones, bGarrett 12 o u t................. ... 2 J. A. S. Jones, c R. Hilder, b Garrett 0 Sutherland, b B ... ................. 6 Evans ..; .......... 1 T o t a l......... 37 The bowling analysis in Bickley Park innings was as under. O. M. R. W . I Garrett ... 15 9 16 8 Evans O. M. R. W. 16 7r 15 3 ISLINGTON ALBION v. BOUND’S GREEN Played at Alexandra Park on May 1. I slington A lbio n . • E. Smith, b Kane ... 18 R. Nicholls, b Dann... 14 J. H. Oxlcy, b Ansell 11 H. Collet, b Clether ... 12 P.H.Myhill.b Thomp­ son .......... .......... 0 H.Pizey,lbw,b Clether 3 W. H. A. Gow, b Ansell 24 A. George, t & b Dann 3 H.H.Brown,b Thomp­ son T. Male, b Ansell C. Nibloe, not out B 10, lb 5, w 4 Total ... . 16 ... 7 ,. 9 ... 19 136 B ou n d ’s G ree n .— H. Dann, c Collet, b Nicholls, 0. J. Ashwell (not out) 3, P. Clether (not out) 1.— Total, 4.