Cricket 1887

t)EC. 29, 1887. CR IC K E T : A W E E K L Y RECORD OF THE GAME . 4 0 !) had made amistake, for Mr. Stoddartran back­ wards and made a brilliant catch with two hands high over his head. (3—15—99.) Black­ ham and Trumble vigorously rattled the score up to 129, when Blackham was sharply run out by Peel and Bates in attempting a short run. Trumble did not survive him long, being easily caught at extra mid-off. With the score still unaltered, Musgrove was caught in the same way, and Boyle was run out through the smartness of Peel. Four wickets had thus fallen at 129. H. Trumble (a younger brother of J. W. who visited England in 1886), who stands 6ft. 3in. in his stockings, broke the spell by cutting Bates for 2. M’Shane, at the other end, made the runs, but at 142 further disaster overtook the Victorians. Trumble under-estimated Attewell's smartness, and was run out just after Mr. Newton had missed a chance of stumping him. (8—2—142.) M’Shane 7 runs afterwards was bowled in trying to pull oae, and 3 runs later the innings wasterminated by Mr. Newton catching Worrall. The Vic­ torian batting after the dismissal of M’llwraith was tame in the extreme. The fielding of the Englishmen was again first-class. There were only twenty-five minutes left, and Abel and Mr. Stoddart were sent in. The little man, although he made the first 6 runs, was rather uneasy, and H. Trumble eventually bowled him. Peel filled the vacancy. Mr. Stod­ dart then began to score, and had made 13 when play was abandoned for the day, the total being 23 for one wicket. S ec o n d D a y — T h u r sd a y , N o v e m b e r 10. The weather was very threatening, and onty 1,500 people were present, including his Excellency SirH. Lock. Mr. Stoddartand Peel continued batting, H. Trumble and Spofforth again being entrusted with the ball. The batsmen soon warmed to their work, and the board registered 49 when Boyle undertook the attack instead of Spofforth. Mr. Stoddart was in fine form, hitting all round with tellingeffect. With 65up|J. W. Trumble relieved his brother. Mr. Stoddart lifted one fromBoyle, but neither Horan nor Musgrove could reach it. A double change was tried at 90, Worrall and M’Shane going on. Just after an hour’s batting Peel caused the 100 to be hoisted by a cut off M’Shane for 3. Still the runs came quickly, and H. Trumble was put on again. At luncheon time the score was 129, Mr. Stoddart 68and Peel 50. J. W. Trumble and M’Shane continued the attack after luncheon. When the score had reached 143, a “ yorker ” from Trumble found its way into Peel’ s wicket. Peel had not missed any chance of scoring, and his runs were well got. Mr. Read’s appear­ ance was the signalfor loud applause. Mr. Stod dart, who had been stuck up a bit by M’Shane, now got on to that bowler with a vengeance, scoring 9 in one over. His score was within half a dozen of three figures when he snicked a fast ball into the hands of H. Trumble. Mr. Stoddart had not given a chance, and his play was deserving of the highest praise. Bates began by twice driving M’Shane for 4, while Mr. Read was batting in hismost finished style, At 187 Boyle relieved M’Shane. Bates cracked his first to leg for 4, but Musgrove nearly got within reach of an uppish hit in the same over. At half-past three steady rain began, and play was stopped for three-quarters of an hour. On resuming, Boyle clean bowled Bates and Mr. Read, displacing the latter’ middle stump. (Four for 197.) Messrs. Hawke and O’Brien were now associated and treated the bowling most unceremoniously, though Mr. O’Brien had a life, Musgrove dropping a hot one at mid-off. Spofforth went on again at 223, and Mr. O’Brien skied his first ball. Still runs came at an alarming rate, the spectators showing their appreciation by applauding every hit. At 211Mr. O’Brien played a fast ball on to his leg - stump. Immediately after Rawlin’s appearance Mr. Hawke was well caught by Blackham, after an excellent innings. Rawlin was just beginning to open his shoulders when he pulled a ball on his wicket (8—9—265). Mr. Newton and Attewell had some luck. Musgrove did not attempt a possible catch from Attewell off Spofforth, who was out of luck, as Mr. Newton played aball on to the wicket without removing the bails. The amateur hit out, and had made 17 before he skied a ball, and was caught at point. Only 5 runs later Attewell tried a short run, but was thrown out by H. Trumble. The fielding was very moderate, several catches being missed. J. W. Trumble and Spofforth both trundled well, but, as" stated before, the latter was un­ fortunate. T h ir d D ay — F r id a y , N o v e m b e r 11. There were but few spectators to see the finish of the match, although the Governor was again present. Several showers fell, and the wicket was not in the best condition. M’llwraith, after scoring a single, was had at the wicket off Beaumont. With the score at 5, Houston was bowled and Beaumont also bowled Horan off his pad, so that three of the best wickets were down for 5 runs. Blackham tie in, and in his accustomed style began to punish the bowling. Trumble also got runs and the score went to 31, when Attewell again caught Trumble at mid-off. Blackham continued to pile on the runs, scor­ ing 11 off one of Beaumont’s overs, driving him for 4 and getting 4 more for a square leg hit. The score stood at 48 when Attewell displaced Beaumont, and with the total unchanged M’Shane was caught at cover-point off Bates, who had relieved Peel. Musgrove made 5 before he was out lbw. to Attewell. (Six for 55 ) Three runs later an adjournment was made for luncheon. Boyle, on resuming, was bowled after making 6, by Peel. At three o’clock more rain fell, and play was stopped for an hour and a quarter. Worrall went in with Blackham, and the pair pulled up the runs, which came very rapidly. Finally, when 114 had been reached Worrall lifted one from Peel to the chains. Mr. Stoddart at first misjudged the catch, but altered his mind, ran back and caught the ball with one hand. This is said to be the finest catch seen in Melbourne for a couple of seasons. Trumble came in, only to see Blackham caught in the slips after a fault­ less innings. After he had made a couple of good strokes, Spofforth was caught well out in the deep field, and the Englishmen won by an innings and 18 runs in hand. Scores :— V ic t o r ia . First Innings. J. M ’llwraith, c Stoddart, b Beaumont .................. R. Houston, c O’Brien, b Peel .................................. T. Horan, c Stoddart, b Peel .................................. J. W. Trumble, c Attewell, b Bates .......................... J. M. Blackham, run out... 11 H. Musgrove, c Attewell, b Beaumont .................. P. G. M’Shane, b Ba es ... H. F. Boyle, run o u t ........... H. Trum ble, run out.......... J. W orrall, c Newton, b B a te s .................................. F. R. Spofforth, not out ... Extras .......................... Total .................. Second Innings 60 c Newton, b Beaumont ... 1 17 b Beaum ont ... 1 15 b Beaum ont ... 0 19 c Attewell, b Bates ........... 10 4 c A b e l , b Attewell 68 ft lbw, b Attewell 5 15 o O Brien, b Bates ........... 3 ft b P e e l................... 6 2 not out ........... 4 6 c Stoddart, b Peel.................. 21 0 c Hawke, b Peel 4 4 Extras........... 3 152 Total ...126 M r . V ern on ’ s T e a m . Abel, b H. Trumble ... 6 Mr. A. E. Stoddart, c H. Trumble, b J. W . T ru m b le ..................94 Peel, b J. W. Trumble 55 Mr. W . W . Read, b B oy le..........................12 Bates, b J. W. Trum ­ ble ..........................24 Hon. M. B Hawke, c Blackham, b Spof­ forth ..........................20 Mr. T. C. O’Brien, b Spofforth..................... 27 Rawlin, bJ.W . Trum ­ ble .......................... Mr. A. E. Newton, c H ouston, b Spof­ forth .............................17 Attewell, run out ... 20 Beaumont, not out E xtras.................. Total...........296 BOW LING ANALYSIS. V icto r ia n s . First Innings. Second Innings. B. M. R. W. B. M. R. W . Peel ................................. 75213492 ........................ 979283 Beaumont... 172 2.) 34 2 ........... 64 3 34 3 Attewell ... 112 18 16 0 ........... 1.54 9 40 2 B a te s ........... 123 14 3o 3 ........... 72 8 21 2 Rawlin ... 2) 1 12 0 Abel ........... 8 1 1 0 Beaumont bowled two no balls. M r . V e r n o n ’ s T eam . B. M. B. W. Spofforth... 116 8 67 3 H .Trum ble 72 4 40 1 Boyle ... 60 3 42 1 J.W. Trum ­ ble ........... 172 17 68 4 i Spofforth bowled one no-ball and H. Trum ble two B. M. P. W. W orrall... ?8 1 15 0 M’Shane...104 8 54 0 Horan ... 2) 2 2 0 THIRD MATCH—v. XXII. OF CASTLE­ MAINE. F ir s t D a y — M o n d a y , N o v e m b e r 14. After defeating the Victorian Eleven, Mr. Vernon and his party took train for Castle­ maine, a somewhat large town which sprui.g up at the time of the rush to the Mount Alexander gold fields. The visitors met with a very hearty reception. The game was played on the local reserve. Keast won the toss from Mr. Hawke, and sent liis men to bat on a fair.y good wicket. Muirhead and Costello were the only men who reached double figures. Costello played even more carefully than his partner, his score including 14 singles. I he remainder of the team batted tamely, without confidence, though it may be added that both the bowling and fielding of the Englishmen were alike good. The English- men made p> bad start, Costello, a fairly fast bowler, upsetting their calculations. Abel was bowled, and before Mr. Stoddart got his eye in he was caught. Mr. Read failed altogether, and Mr. Hawke did not last long. Bates hit out well, but Spooner bowled him just on tnne,^ and five wickets were down for 53. S e c o n d D a y — T u e s d a y , N o v e m b e r 15. Onresumingon Tuesday, Peel andMr. Newto made a good stand, the left-hander, especially e hitting well. At length, with 72 up, th Oxford man was bowled. Rawlin staye while Peel scored, and Mr. Bowden, who followed, hit well. Attewell also rattled up 21 quickly. Peel played a splendid innings, and had it not been for him the visitors would have been in a sorry plight. Costello came out with a remarkably good average. Iho local men then went in again, and when stumps were drawn had made 134 for twenty wickets. Mr. Stoddart was put on to bowl towards the end and was very successful, as the bowling figures will show. Cotter and Todd both batted well, the former playing freely, while Todd was very careful. The game was drawn, as it was only arranged to play for two days. The attendance at the match was not large. After the match Mr. Vernon’s team were banquetted by the local club, and a very pleasant evening was spent. M r . V e r n o n ’ s E l e v . n . Mr. A. V. Newton, b C ostello..................13 Mr. M. Bowden, c Donovan, b Cotter 20 Attewell, c Donovan, b Taylor.....................21 J.Ecaum >nt, not out 1 R. Abel, b Costello ... 13 Mr. A. E. Stoddart, c Cotter, b C ostello... 7 H on.M . B. Hawke, c M’Pherson, b Cos­ tello ........................... 8 Mr. W . W . Read, c Laver, b Costello ... 0 W . Bates, b Spooner 16 R.Peel c A. Muirhead, Total b Taylor .................. 63 J. T. Rawlin, b A. Laver...........................10 Continued on page 473. N E X T IS SU E , JANUARY 26.