Cricket 1888

CKICKET: A WEEKLY RECORD 01’ THE GAME. JAN . 26, 1888. had a terrific return from M'Donnell, who had made 9G, bub the Notts man was unequal to holding the ball. Still the runs came until 151 was telegraphed. M ‘DonneH’s sensational innings then closed, Mr. Vernon catching him close to the boundary. M ‘Donnell ha't batted brilliantly for two hours and a quarter. His innings included eleven 4’s, five 3’s, lifteen 2’s, and twenty-three singles. His leg hitting, cutting, and driving were equally powerful, and the three possible chances he gave were very warm ; in fact, the first two could hardly be called chances. Allen joined Moses, and they were not separated when stumps were drawn. When Allen had made 15 he sent one from Bates to Attewell at mid-off, but most unexpectedly the catch was not accepted. One of the fieldsman’s fingers was so hurt he had to temporarily retire. Rain stopped the play at twenty minutes to six. The total was 18(5 for two wickets—Moses 47 not out, Allen 17 not out. F ourth D a y — T uesday , N o vem ber 29. There was an attendance of about 4,000, in ­ cluding Lord and Lady Carington. When Moses and Allen continued batting the pitch was in good order, and played excellently. Allen started vigorously, and very soon the second century was posted, Moses only having added one single. It was now the latter’s turn, and some good hitting caused Peel to retire in favour of Attewell, while Bates took the ball from Beaumont. The score crept to 224, when Peel had Allen, Moses not respond­ ing to his partner’s call for a run. Jones partnered Moses, and the scoring was steady. At 245 an effective change was tried, Mr. Stoddart relieving Bates. The new bowler clean bowled Moses, who had played a fault­ less innings. He certainly has a strong claim to the title of “ champion left-hand bats­ man in the world,” and he is perhaps a better man than any left-hander who has been before the public during this decade. He scores all round the wicket, and can accommodate him ­ self to the state of the ground, hitting well at times on a good wicket, and playing extremely cautiously when it helps the bowlers. After luncheon play was continued at a quarter- past two, Hiddleston going to the assistance of Jones, who had made a “ baker’s dozen.” At first runs came slowly, but J ones got more offensive as a light, drizzling rain cleared off. At 269 Beaumont was substitued for Mr. Stoddart, and at 278 Attewell resigned his end to Peel. After an hour and a quarter’s play 300 was hoisted, amidst cheers. Both batsmen were now well set, and Peel and Rawlin were brought to the attack. There was a quarter of an hour’s adjournment for refresh­ ment at four o’clock. The break in the play served the Englishmen, as immediately on re­ suming Jones was bowled. He had played a fine innings, although at the outset unusually careful. Two runs only had been added,making the total 337, when Hiddleston was given out as stumped, a decision he did not seem to relish. Garrett joined Turner, who was blaz­ ing away merrily. The new-comer only made 13 before putting one up to slip. Evans was content to see Turner add 21 to the total, and then allowed Peel to bowl him . W ith 381 up, Turner was caught at point, after a dashing innings, though he gave Peel an easy chance when he had made 25. Ferris, the last man, hit Peei to leg for 4 before Bates missed an eaiy catch—to the surprise of his comrades Burton brought 400 in sight with a drive for 3, amidst applause, and when play ceased for the day they weie still together, with the aggregate at 403. F i f t h D ay —W ednesday , N ovem ber 30. Though rain was falling heavily when play was resumed, there was a large gathering of spectators. The wicket was much worn, and the rain (lid not improve it. Atteweil’s first hall beat Ferris, and the New South Wales innings ended with 68 runs to the good. Mr. Stoddart and Abel opened the second innings of the Englishmen, to the bowling of Turner and Ferris. The amateur began freely, while his partner played care­ fully. Twenty-three runs had been registered before Abel was dismissed by the same two men and in the same way as in the first in n ­ ings. Luncheon here intervened,_ and on resuming Bates continued the innings with Mr. Stoddart. Turner, who has been given the sobriquet of “ The Terror,” clean bowled Mr. Stoddart with his second ball. Bates did not add to the score, and his captain only made 2. (Four for 30). Peel and Mr. Read cautiously took the total to 45, when the Surrey crack was smartly stumped. Mr. Newton re­ mained till 59 runs were telegraphed, and then let in Attewell. The two bowlers of the team made a useful stand, Peel playing dashing cricket, while Attewell was more careful. When within 2 of 100 Jones, who had relieved Turner, had the Notts professional caught at the wickets. Mr. Vernon, who succeeded, paid the penalty of driving Ferris to the boundary by being caught off the next ball he received. Rawlin and Beaumont did not last long, and the innings concluded for 106. Peel batted splendidly for 34, never giving a chance. Ferris was in rare trim , using his head with consummate judgment. New South Wales only required 39 to win, and M ’Donnell started with a couple, but placing Peel’s third ball hard over Attewell’s head at forward cover, Attewell put up his left hand and effected a brilliant catch. Moses and Allen made the necessary runs by safe cricket. The win was well deserved. There has been an impression that Turner and Ferris would be no good on a wicket favouring the batsmen. Ferris was certainly expensive in the first inn­ ings, but Turner’s figures stamp him as a trundler of the first water. Score :— E n g l ish XI. First Innings. Second Innings. Mr. A. E . Stoddart, b Turner .........................55 b Turner Abel, c Bannerman, b F erris................................ ... 16 Bates, b Garrett................. 28 Mr. W . W . Read, 1 b w, b Turner ......................... 8 Hon. M. B. Hawke, b Turner .........................48 Peel, c and b Turner ... 54 Mr. A. E. Newton, b Turner .........................30 Mr. G. F.Vernon, c Moses, b Ferris ......................... 3 Attewell, not out ..........13 Raw lin, b Turner .......... 4 Beaumont, b Turner ... 2 Extras ......................... 7 Total c Bannerman, b Ferris .......... 5 c Hiddleston, b Ferris .......... 0 st Burton, b Ferris .......... 14 c Evans,b Ferris 2 not out ..........34 c Allen, b Ferri3 5 c Evans,bFerris 4 c Burton, b Jones ..........17 b Turner ..........• b Ferris .......... 1 Extras Total ...106 N ew S outh W a les . First Innings. T. W . Garrett, Abel, b Peel ... , E . Evans, b Peel . Burton, not out Ferris, b Attewell . Extras.......... , Total 13 0 13 12 10 ...408 P. S. M ‘Donnell, c Vernon, b Attewell 112 A. C. Bannerm an, b Peel ........................ 8 H. Moses, b Stoddart 77 Allen, run out ..........34 S. P Jones, b Peel ... 6J Hiddleston, st New­ ton, b R aw lin ... 37 C.T.B.Turner, cRead, b Attewell ..........32 In the Second Innings Allen scored (not out) 2-2, M ‘Donnell, c Attewell, b Peel, 2, Moses (not out) 15; extra 1.—Total, 40. B O W L IN G ANA LYSIS. E n g lish X I. First In nin gs. Second Innings. B. M. R . W. B. M. R . W . Turner 311 36 106 7 .........121 12 40 2 Ferris . 2dJ 21 135 2 ..........133 15 49 7 Garrett ... 96 8 4) 1 .......... 24 2 7 0 A lle n ... . . 21 3 10 0 Evans . 60 6 24 0 Jones... . . 52 3 18 0 .......... 12 0 7 1 N.S.W . First Innings. Second Innings. B. M. R . W . B. M. R W . B eaum ont. 184 1288 0 .......... 36 8 4 0 Peel .......... 320 4498 4 .......... 6'J 6 17 1 Raw lin ... 320 1053 1 Bates.......... 184 1575 0 .......... 36 4 9 0 Attewell ... 325 4964 3 .......... 52 7 9 0 Stoddart ... CO 820 1 Beaumont bowled 1 no-ball, a i l S-oddart and Peel each bowled a wide. SEVENTH MATCH—v. E IGH T EEN OF PARRAMATTA. F irst D ay — F r id a y , D ecem b er 2. Leaving Sydney, the M.C.O. elevenjourneyed to Parramatta to meet eighteen players of that district, and a warm reception was accorded them at the railway station. Rain, which fell overnight and in the early morning, left the wicket in a soddened condition, but Rice and Brodie made a good start, 29 being the total when Rice was caught at long-off. Brodie, the captain, continued to score. After 25 minutes’ shelter from a light rain, Brodie was bowled by Peel after a comparatively free innings. Walford was batting well, when at three o’clock a heavy shower flooded the ground and stopped the game for an hour and a half. When play was continued Attewell bowled splendidly, and wicket after wicket fell in quick succession. Walford, assisted by luck, knocked up 37, and was only dismissed just before time, the total then being 122 for thirteen wickets. S econd D ay — S aturday , D ece m b er 3. Tnere were about 1,000 people present to see the Englishmen knock up a score on a fairly good wicket. The local men were soon finished off, the total only reaching 141. Bates and Mr. Stoddart started the visitors’ innings. Bates began by lifting Docker over the boundary, and then played all round a leg- break. (1—5— 8 .) Mr. Stoddart was the next to go, the umpire deciding against the amateur just when he was shaping nicely. Mr. Read and Peel raised the score to 36. Tne latter was twice missed in the first two overs he had, but he did not do much afterwards, and was eventually caught at leg. (3 — 3 — 36.) Mr. Read was caught at long off, and four wickets were down for 46. Abel endeavoured to stop the procession, but Thorpe was bowling undeniably well, and the Surrey sticker had to go. The skipper hit his wicket, and Mr. Vernon making a bad stroke soon left. (7 — 0 — 72.) Rawlin and Mr. Newton then made a good stand, though luncheon inter­ rupted them for a time. On continuing, 15 runs had been added ere Mr. Newton found Thorpe too good for him. The Somersetshire amateur played with more confidence than any of his comrades. Attewell began badly by running out Rawlin, who had batted very carefully after being missed early in his innings. Attewell rattled up 16 merrily and was then stumped. The innings thus closed for 116, or 28 behind the score of the locals. Thorpe bowled splendidly and with consider­ able judgment. His seven wickets only cost 41 runs, and he bowled right through the innings. Seven guineas was raised in the Pavilion and given to him. The Eighteen went in again, and Ric -3 soon lost Byrnes and Thompson. He was joined by Waiford with the board showing 25, and for two hours these two men resisted all the bowling. Seven bowlers were tried, and at last Peel had Walford caught behind the wicket. The retiring batsman had been lucky in compiling his 51. Only seven ruus had beeu added before Peel got one past Rice. This young cricketer batted very well after being let off early in the day. He made some splendid hits, including two overthe boundary. None of the others did much, and the game was drawn, the Eighteen having 166 for six wickets when play was stopped. Mr. Stoddart was the only i Englishman who fielded up to form. NEXT ISSUE, FEBRUARY 28.