Cricket 1891

80 CHICKET: A WEEKLY EECOED OP THE GAME. APBIL 30,1891 to represent the Gentlemen against the Players at the Oval. Here his luck failed him with the bat, at all events, and he was not able to get a run in either innings. Whether he might not have been tried more with the ball, on the other hand, is open to question. Still, it must be remembered that the bowlers were helped considerably by the wicket, and the amateur certainly failed to utilise it as much as might have been ex­ pected. His resolute hitting for Past and Present of Cambridge against the Australian team, at Leyton, will be well remembered. The uncertainty of cricket was, indeed, most forcibly illustrated in this particular case. Twice missed at the wicket the two first balls he received, he utilised his double escape to some purpose, and by brilliant hitting knocked up 145before he was dismissed. Mr. Streatfeild’s qualification had, we need hardly add, not been overlooked by the Surrey authorities, and an invitation to join the Eleven having been accepted, he took his place for the first time on August 18th last at the Oval for the return match with Lanca­ shire. With a wicket to favour the bowlers, too, he made his mark effectually, and his bowling (eight wickets for fifty-four runs) contributed in no small degree towards the first victory Surrey had been able to claim over Lancashire at the Oval since 1885. A few days later, too, he did another good per­ formance, getting the last four wickets of Yorkshire at a cost of only three runs. Though only able to take part in Surrey’ s closing fixtures, Mr. Streatfeild had still sufficient opportunity for showing that he will be invaluable to the eleven. Surrey is, in fact, particularly fortunate in being able to utilise the services of an all-round player of such exceeding promise, and everyone will look forward hopefully to the distinguished part he is likely to play in County cricket in the future. Mention of his performances in 1890 would be incomplete without reference to his doings for the Old Carthusians. These were duly enumerated in C ricket of August 28 last, and it will be sufficient now to repeat the figures referred to then. In the Old Carthusians’ tour he took thirty-five wickets at an average cost of just over six run, while in proof of his capabilities as a run- getter, in minor matches in August at one time he had an aggregate of 546 runs, including a score of 225 not out against Reigate, in nine completed innings. As we have already said, Mr. Streatfeild’s record of 1890 affords every justification for the belief that he will play a still more prom­ inent part in important matches. He has everything in his favour to warrant such a prediction. Standing as he does 6 feet 1 inch in height, he has all the advantage of reach for batting, and as he has a good eye and can hit with great freedom all round the wicket, he has in him the making of a really first-class batsman. He bowls slow round arm (right) and varying his pace and pitch with great judgment, requires constant watching. He does not, too, mind being hit, and on certain wickets is most difficult, making the ball Bometimes do a great deal. Ha is, too, an excellent field. Nor are Mr. Streatfeild’s credentials as an athlete confined to the cricket field alone. He represented Charterhouse in the Public Schools Racquet Competition in 1888, and was in fact one of the winning pair, helping to beat Harrow in the final. As an Association footballer, too, he has acquitted himself well. As a half­ back he has done good service during the season just over at Cambridge. Just lately, as many are aware, he has figured prom­ inently for the Old Carthusians in their many struggles for the London Charity Cup competition. Mr. Streatfeild, we may add, is brother to Mr. A. M. Streatfeild-Moore, who has played occasionally for Kent. Our portrait is from a photograph by Hawkins &Co., 108, King’s Boad, Brighton. OXFORD UN IVERSITY SENIORS’ MATCH. After three full days’ cricket, this match in the Parks at Oxford ended yesterday in a draw. Each side played thirteen, the teams being captained by Mr. J. St. F . Fair, Old Harrovian, and Mr. L. R. Wilkinson, Old Carthusian, respectively. Mr. Wilkinson’s side left off with the advantage, as with three wickets in hand their opponents still wanted 75 runs to win when time was called. The principal scorers were Messrs. Taberer,Wood, and A. Ross for Mr. Fair, and Messrs. Case, Watson, and Richards for Mr. Wilkinson. Mr. L. R. W ilkinson ’ s S id e . First Innings. Mr.T.B. Case, Magdalen, b Taberer ........................53 Mr.H. D.Watson, Balliol, b Taberer.......................... 29 Mr.G.R.Richards, Exeter, b Taberer......................... 2 Mr E. L. Metcalf, Christ Church.b Cuming......... 7 MrJj.R. Wilkinson, Christ Church, b Cuming..........10 Mr. C. G. Chambers, Lin­ coln, run out ................. 0 Mr. F. Atkinson, St. Cath­ erine’s, b Cuming ... .. 5 Mr. G. M. Hall, St. John’s, c Hill, b Taberer .......... 5 Mr. G.R.Theobald, Exeter, c Malden, b Tapsfield ... 3 Mr. W. H. Brain, Oriel, b Wilson ........................ 4 Mr. W. C. Clegg,Magdalen, b Wilson ........................46 Mr. A. Somers-Cocks, Oriel, c Ross, b Wilson... 26 Mr. J* E. Jones, Jesus, not out ........................ 0 B 10, lb 3, wl ...14 Second Innings. b c Browning, Taberer ... b Taberer ... c Browning, Hill b Cuming ... b Cuming ... b Tapsfield... c Cuming, b ... 65 ... 11 ... 4 ... 1 i f r Tapsfield c Browning, b Cuming.......... 0 c Jones, b Hill... 13 not out................. 8 not out ......... 5 B 15, w 1 ... 16 Total , ...204 Total ...192 M r . J. S t . F air ’ s S ide . First Innings. Mr. R. T. Jones, New, b Cocks...............................15 Second Innings. c Theobald, b J. E. Jones..........2 Mr.A.W. Malden, Queen’s, c Wilkinson, b Cocks ... 8 b Cocks ..........18 Mr. A. Leechman,Corpus,b C legg...............................10 c Jones, b Theo- Mr.J.B.Wood,Balliol,cMet- calfe, b Theobald.......... 8 bald... c Chambers, Clegg ... Mr. H. M. Taberer, Keble, c Brain, b Clegg .............75 b J. E. Jones Mr. J. St. F. Fair, Magda­ len. b Cocks .................. 0 b Clegg Mr. V. T. Hill, Oriel, b Theobald........................ 5 b Richards Mr. A. Latter, Trinity, b Theobald......................... 1 b Clegg Mr. F. H. Browning, Mag­ dalen, c Wilkinson, b Jones...............................13 b Clegg.......... Mr.A.Ross,Christ Church, c Theobald, b Jones ... 24 ... 25 b ... 61 ... 0 ... 16 ... 37 ... 12 Mr. G. Cuming, Keble, c Richards, b Atkinson... Mr. T. S. B. Wilson, Trinity, not out .......... Mr. H. A. Tapsfield, Mag­ dalen, c Theobald, b C legg............................... B ................. - ... c Jones, b Theo­ bald.................26 b Clegg................. 1 c Clegg, b Jones 10 not out ......... 7 B 25, lb 7 ... 32 Total ...187 Total ...5 E leven v . T wenty - two was played on the Christ Church Ground at Oxford University, on April 20, 21. The scores were: Twenty- two, 114 (Rogers 84) and 82 for four wickets g jabouchere 88 not out); the Eleven, 198 (R.E. liver 42 not out, H. A. Rhodes 36). For the eleven, Hurst took eight wickets for 26 runs. CRICKETERS— B e st < C C B « G oods City Agents — b e a r t h is M a r k . —Advt. P a r t o n & L e s t e r 94, Q u e e n S t ., C h e a p s id e . LEICESTERSHIRE ELEVEN v. FOURTEEN OF DISTRICT. In opening the season on the Leicestershire County Ground on Monday, it was intended to make a two days’ fixture between the County Eleven and Fifteen of the District. The Eleven, however, had matters so much their own way—scoring 93 against 62 and 78 (for ten wickets) by the locals, and Rylott taking eight wickets for 25 runs—that it was determined to commence a new match on Tuesday, the Eleven being now pitted against Fourteen. As will be seen from the score, the County men remained in all day, having put together when the stumps and match were drawn on Tuesday evening the big total of 381. Warren’ s innings was one of the best he has ever played, though he was missed rather badly in the slips when had got 50, whilst he received most useful assistance from Mr. De. Trafford, Holl ind, and Pougher. Of the eight bowlers tried, Hallam secured six wickets for 68 runs. C ounty E leven . Wheeler, hw, b Hal­ lam ........................26 Warren, c Mounten- nay, b Hallam ...121 J. Powers, lbw, b Hallam ................. 1 Pougher, b Walton... 42 C. E. De Trafford, c L. Turner, b Hal­ lam ........................47 Tomlin, b Hallam ... 8 Holland, notout ... 76 8 W.Arnall, bHayward Finney, c Mount en- nay, b Handford ... 20 J.M’Robie, c Mount- ennay, b Hayward 13 Rylotfc, c Chapman, b Hallam.................12 B 4, lb 3 .......... 7 Total ..381 KENSINGTON PARK CLUB . F ixtures for 1891. May 13—Hampstead, v. Hampstead May 16—Vincent Square, v. Westminster School May 18—At Home, v. Ne’er-do-Weels May 23—Hounslow, v. Hounslow Garrison May 27—Bedford, v. Bedford Grammar School May 80—At Home, v. Uxbridge June 3—Bickley, v. Bickley Park June 6—Cooper’s Hill, v. R.I.E.C. June 13—At Hoire, v. Guy’s Hospital June 17—Harrow Weald, v. E. A. Blackwell’s XI June 20—At Home, r. M.C.C. and Ground June 24—At Home, v. Bickley Park June 27—Kenley, v. Henley July 1—At Home, v. Inrogniti July 4—Haileybury, v. Haileybury July 8—At Home, v. Surbiton July 11—Crystal Palace, v. Crystal Palace July 15—At Homo, v. Hounslow Garrison July 18—Uxbridge, v. Uxbridge July 22—Claysmore, Enfield, v. Col. Bosanquet’BXI July 25—Highgate. v. Highgate School July 28—Tooting, v. Upper Tooting July 31—Surbiton, v. Surbiton Aug. 3—West Kensington, v. Queen’s Club S aturday H alp -D ay M atches . May 2—At Home, v. St. Mary’s Hospital May 9—At Home, v. St. Bartholomew’s Hospital May 16—At Home, v. University College School May 23—At Home, v. Upper Tooting May 30—Hampton Wick, v. Hampton W ick June 6—At Home, v. The Emeriti June 13—Catford BridRe, v. Bank of England June 27—At Home, v. The Gryphons July 4—At Home, v. Pallingswick July 11—At Home, v. Streatham July 25—At Home. v. Ealing Aug. 22—At Home, v. The Gryphons Aug. 29—At Home, v. MarlboroughBluss PRINCIPAL EVENTS FOR NEXT WEEK. T hursday , A pril 30. —Cambridge, University Freshmen's Match ; Nottingham, Notts Colts’ Match; Newport, Monmouthshire County Trial M atch; Oxford, University Freshmen’s Match. F rid ay , M ay 1.—Kennington Oval, Surrey Colts v. Barnes Club; Cardiff, Gloucestershire C. & G. v. Glamorganshire C. & G .; Oldham. Lancashire Eleven v. Eighteen of District. S aturday , M ay 2.—Bickley, Surrey C. & G. v. Bickley Park. M onday , M ay 4— Kennington Oval, Surrey v. Leicestershire.