Cricket 1892

MAY 12, 1892 CEICKET: A WEEKLY BECOKD OF THE GAME. 115 THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN 1892. ('Continuedfrom last number.) T he prospects of a good season at Brad­ field College, if not very bright, are still not very gloomy. Three excellent bats are left from last year’s team, Burnell ,*(capt.), Rey­ nolds, and Tyndall, as well as two rapidly im­ proving players in Duke and Hinde, and a very promising wicket-keeper in Anderson. Of these six, three can bowl straight always, two sometimes. Two of the straight bowlers have also got heads. As to new bowlers, there are some hopes of Cautley, who makes the ball do something, and of Pain, who has a good delivery, which goes a long way. The batting of the eleven it is expected will be far more level, if not here and there so good as last year, for all the candidates have got runs in them, and Lydell especially might, with care and tuition, turn out a dangerous batsman. In addition to Millward, of Wor­ cestershire, who is coaching once more, the School will have the assistance of Wells, a son of the once famous little Sussex professional. The prospects of Tonbridge School for the coming season seem at the present time to be very encouraging. Of last year’seleven there remain five members, namely, Biass, Ronald, Clarke, Wood, and Bannon. These five form a strong foundation, and there is every reason to believe that there is plenty of material from which to fill up the six vacant places. As usual in school teams, the weakest point seems likely to be the bowling. Clarke, Wood, and Ronald remain from last year, and the second of these should prove of great service, as he keeps a good length, and on his days is very puzzling. Clarke probably over-bowled him­ self last season, since his performances during the latter part of the year quite belied his early promise. Ronald may prove a useful fast bowler, though he is somewhat erratic. He has a laboured action, but this drawback is partly discounted by his strength, and the former might be counteracted by practice. Of bowlers outside the eleven, perhaps the most promising is Cooper, who on last year’ s form should be certain of a place in the team, being a useful bat, and really good in the field. Latham bowls a fair length, but has a bad habit of keeping continually on the leg side. Carlton may develop into a useful bowler. He had a good reputation last year on the second ground, but is weak as a bat aDd in the field. Of good batsmen there is a better supply than usual. In addition to members of the last season’s eleven, Cooper and Latham will almost certainly find places in the team, while Hodson ought at any rate to have a trial, as he will save runs and may make them. Diligent practice might develop the partially latent powers of Hill, and perhaps of W. H. White­ head, while Hartley and H. Hilary come up with a good reputation from the “ second.’* Besides these we have hopes of Hubbard and Kennington, the former having been in the second eleven here, and the latter at,St. Paul’s. It will be a pity if the team contains no hard hitter, of which there ought to be a specimen in every eleven. One can hardly expect to see a repetition of last year’ s scoring when the eleven was at its best, but with Biass, Bannon, Ronald, and Wood, it is hoped that the average score will be good. As usual in school teams there is no one to keep wicket, and it is generally supposed that Bain will take the gloves himself. The Uppingham Captain expects to have a very fair season. With that most capable of cricket instructors, H. H. Stephenson, it is quite certain that the fullest use will be made of the raw material. There are six old Blues left—G. R. Bardswell, the Captain, W. M. Hemingway, A. P. Whitwell, C. E. M. Wilson, S. A. Sharp, and O. Smith. Heming­ way is a very dangerous batsman, of whom great things are expected this year. He cuts very clean, and hits hard all-round, and in addition is also an excellent field. Whitwelljis a sound batsman, who plays in very good style, while Wilson is a capital all-round cricketer, whose length is all that could be desired in the bowling department. Sharp is also a really good fast bowler, with capital length and some break back, as well as an improving bat. Smith is a dangerous cricketer, hitting hard, and bowling a good fast ball. At present there has been no chance of testing the capacities of the players who have yet to get their colours, Still, with so many old choices there should at least be the nucleus of a good working side. BRADFIELD COLLEGE. May 16—Bradfield, v. W. H. P. Stephen’s XI. May 24—Bradfield, v. Magdalen College, Oxford May 28—Bradfield, v. Old Wykehamists June 2 - Bradfield, v. Highclere Park June 4 —Bradfield, v. Reading June 6—Bradfield, v. Old Boys Jnne 11—Bradfield, v. Radley College June 14—Bradfield, v. Brighton College July 2—Bradfield, v. M.C.C. & Ground July 8, 9—Bradfield, v. Sherborne School The dates for matches v. S.C.R. Masters’ XI., Bath College, and Keble College, Oxford, are not yet fixed. ETON COLLEGE. May 28—Eton, v. Household Brigade June 2—Eton, v. Christ Church June 11—Eton, v. free Foresters June 16—Eton, v. Quidnuncs June 18—Eton (2nd XI.), v. W. R. Campion’s XI, June 20—Eton, v. M.C.C. JuDe 24, 25—Eton, v. Winchester College June 29—Eton, v. Eton Ramblers July 2—Eton, v. I Zingari July 8,9—Lord’s, v. narrow Schoo FETTES COLLEGE. May 14—Mavis Bank, v. Lasswade May 21—Fettes, v. Brunswick May 2G—Fettes, v. Clackmannan C.C.C May 28—Fettes, v. Dalkeith May 31—Fettes, v. Collegiate June 4—Raeburn Place, v. Academy June 11—Merchiston, v Merchiston June 18 -Fettes, v. Blair Lodge June 21—Fetfces, v. Edinburgh University June 25, 27—Fettes, v. Old Fettesians July 2—Fettes, v. Glenalmond July 16—Fettes, v. Lasswade July 20, 21—Fettes. v. Loretto July 23—Fettes, v. Grange July 27—Fettes, v. 3rd Royal Scots SHREWSBURY SCHOOL. May 28—Shrewsbury, v. Ludlow June 3, 4—Rossall, v. Rossall School June 11—Shrewsbury, v. Oswestry June 15—Shrewrbnry, v. Rock Ferry June 21,22—Shrewsbury, v. Derby Friars July 2—Shrewsbury, v. Welshpool July 5, 6—Shrewsbury, v. Old Salopians July 9—Shrewsbury, v. Boughton Hall July 14—Shrewsbury, v. New Brighton C.C. July 22, 23—Shrewsbury, v. M.C.C. Aug. 1-Shrewsbury, v. Shropshire ST. PAUL’S SCHOOL. May 7—Kensington, Trial Match May 14—Kensington, v. Stoics C.C. May 21—Kensington, v. Epsom College May 28—Dulwich, v. Dulwich College June 11—Kensington, v. M.C.C. June 18—Highgate, v. Highgata School June 25—Kensington, v. Peripatetics C.C. July 2—Kensington/v. Old Paulines July 9 —Kensington, v. Bedford Grammar School July 16—Kensington, v. Mercers’ Company C.C. July 23 —Kensington, v. Incogniti C.C. UPPINGHAM SCHOOL. May 19, 20—Uppingham, v. 8ucbiton May 25.26—Uppingham, v. Mr. E. Kewley’s XT. June 6. 7—Uppingham, v. Mr.\. B. Crosby’s XI. June 16,17—Uppingham, v. Mr. W. Orfoids’ XL June 23,24—Uppingham, v. Old Boys July 1, 2—Uppingham, v. Mr. S. Christopherson’s XI. July 5, 6—Uppingham, v. Repton School July 12, 13—Uppingham, v. Haileybury College CRICKETERS— B e s t < C C B ^ Goods City Agents - b e a r t h is M ark .— Advt. P a rto n & L e s te r , 94, Q u een S t., C heapside. WESTMINSTER SCHOOL v. INCOGNITI. Played at Vincent Square on May 7. W estm inster . First Innings. Second Inning3. E. Berens,cSeton.bHorner 1 st Gilbert, b Copland... 5 W. F. D’Arcy, c Seton, b Horner ........................ 17 b Horner ... 0 F. B. Sherring, c Colman, b Gilbert ........................ 19 b Copland... 7 J.S. Shearme, c Gilbert, b Horner ........................ 0 c Horner, Copland ... b 0 D. Fitzmauricc.cPrinsep, b Horner ........................ 9 c Copland, Horner ... b 13 C. E. Page, b Horner 3 b Coplan 1... 12 A. R. Severn, b Giibert ... 0 b Copland... 6 J. F. More, c Prinsep, b Copland ........................ 31 b Horner .. ... 0 W. Armstrong, b Horner 1 b Copland ... 6 R. Balfour, not o u t .......... 28 c Martyn, bCop- land.......... 0 D. Shearme, b Copland ... 3 not cut ... 0 Extras........................ 12 Extras ... ... 5 Total .................124 I n c o g n it i . Total ... 51 C. A. W. Gilbert, b Berens .................11 D. C.Lee,bJ.Shearme 14 W. E. Maityn, st Sherring, b Berens 17 G. E.Bonner,bBerens 0 W. J. Seton, b J. Sh^arme................. 7 E. Cop’and. run out 9 Rev.H.S.Prinsep, not out ........................12 J. J. Colman, b Shearme................ R. K. Causton, c Sherring, b Berens J. E.Raven, lbw, b J. Shearme................. C. E. Horner, b J. Shearme................ Extras................. Total .. 101 BRIXTON WAND ERE RS (2) v. TOWNLEY PARK (2). Played at Denmark Hill on May 7. T o w n ley P abk . Boyle, lbw, b Keppel 10 P*rker, c Rider, b Preston ................. 0 Haddon, c Puckle, b Keppel ................. 6 R. H. Hughes, c H. Odc’l, b Rider ... 8 Eaton, c Maclauch- lan, b Keppel... Fitch, b H. Odell ... 22 Hewett, b Keppell 0 H. Avery, not out Halfpenny, b Ode 1 ................. Hutchinson, b H. Odell ................. White, b Keppell ... Extras................ Total .......... B r ix t o n W a n d e r e r s . C. Hogg, c Hewett, b White................. «8 Extras ..........17 F. Odell, b Haddon .. 20 I H. Pres on, c Avery, b Hughes................. 0 M. Smith, not out ... 32 H. Odell, b Haddon... 0 > Total ..........129 T. li. Rider, b White 42 > D. H. Maclauchlan, M. E. Plumpton, H. L. Puckle, H. J. Fox-Keppel, and A. W. Keppel did not bat. CLAPIIAM WANDERERS v. CHISWICK PARK, Played at Cniswick Park on May 7. CLArHAM WANDERER8. S.Colman.b Bodding- ton ........................43 F. E. Saunders, c Stenhouse, b Lor­ raine ...........................35 G. E. Bicknell, c Baxter, b Sich ... 25 A. H. Behrend, c W. Lorraine, b N. Lor­ raine ......................... 3 R. B. Brooks, c Bax­ ter, b Boldington... 13 H. Urwick, c Sich, b N. Lorraine..........85 J. 8. McArthur, c N. Lorraine, b Sich 0 L. Pare, b Groves ... 5 C. E. Jones, b W. Lorraine .......... 4 A. Winter, not o u t.. 1 Extras................35 Total ..2 0 C h is w ic k P a r k . Rev. F. H. Baxter, b Co'man .................20 J.*R. Green, c Saun­ ders, b Urwick ... 57 G. J. Groves, c Col­ man. b Bicknell ... 12 P. E. Boddington, b Bicknell ................. 0 H. E. Sich, c Pare, b Bicknell .................13 N. A. Lorraine, st Total ..........157 *-Brooks, b Colman 25 Mr. W. T. G raburn , the Surrey Cricket Instructor, is Vice Captain, not Captain, of the Thames Ditton C.C. Colls, c Bickncll, b Colm an.................21 D. Stenhouse, lbw, b Co’m a n ................. 0 W. H Tee. c Col­ man, b Bicknell .. 4 W. H. Lorraine, not out ................ ... 0 Extras................. 5