Cricket 1892

APRIL 28, 1892 CRICKET: A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME* 85 LANCING COLLEGE. May 16—Lancing, v. Mr. G. Head’s XI May 19—Lancing, News v. H. M. H. (Housematch) May 21—LanciDg, v. Mr. R. A. Ingram’s XI May 28—Lancing, Sixth v. School (Inter-school match) June 4—Lancing, v. Masters June 11—Lancing, v. Tonbridge School June 14—Lancing, v. M.C.C. June 18—Lancing, Choir v. School (Inter school match) June 23—Hurst, v. Hurst College June 23—Lancing, v. Hurst College (2nd eleven) Jane 29—Lancing, News v. H. M. H. (Housematch) July 2—Lancing, v. Old Boys Ju y 9—Lancing, v. Brighton C. C. July 14—Lancing, v. Brighton College July 14—Brighton, v. Brighton College (2nd eleven) July 21—Lancing, v. Bluemantles MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE. May 28—Marlborough, v. Cirencester June 6, 7—Marlborough, v. Liverpool Tune 11—Marlborough, v. Beading June 17,18—Marlborough, v. Marlborough Blues June 24, 25—Marlborough, v. M.C.C. & G. July 2—Marlborough, v. Streatham July 8, 9—Cheltenham, v. Cheltenham College July 16—Cheltenham, v. Mr. Laverton’s XI. July 27, 28—Lord’s, v. Rugby School ROSSALL SCHOOL. May 7—Rossall, Classical v. Modern May 14—Rossall, Monitors v. Pcbool May 20, 21—Rospall, v. Common Room May 28—Rossall, v. Lytham C.C. June 1—Rossall, v. Leylands C. & G. June 3. 4—Rossall, v. Shrewsbury 8chool June 8—Rossall, v. Cheatham Hill C.C. June 10,11—Rossall, v. Loretto June 13,14—Rossall, v. M.C.C. & G. June 18—Rossall, v. 14th P.WN0 . Regt. June 22—Rossall, v. Preston C. & G. June 29—Rossall, v. Liverpool C.C. July 1, 2—Rossall, v. Mr. A. N. Hornby’s XI July 6—RosBall, v. Western C.C. July 8, 9—Rossall, v, O. R. RUGBY SCHOOL. May 17—Rugby, v. New College, Oxford May 28—Rugby, v. Trinity College, Oxford June 6, 7—Rugby, v. Rugby Club June 13,14—Rugby, v. F4:ee Foresters June 16—Rugby, v. Balliol College, Oxford June 28, 24—Rugby, v. Old Rugbeiaws July 4,5—Rugby, v. M.C.C. and Oround July 9—Rugby, v. Newbold Revel July 11,12—Rugby, v. Butterflies July 16—Rugby, v. Whalley Range Ju'y 27,28—Lord's, v. Marlborough^College WELLINGTON COLLEGE. May 14—Wellington, v. Hampshire Hogs May 21—Wellington, v. Old Wykehamists May 28—Wellington, v. Old Carthusians June 4—Wellington, v. I Zingari June 11—Wellington, v. Free Foresters June 20—Wellington, v. M.C.C. & G. June 25—Wellington, v. Old Wellingtonians July 2—Wellington, v. Staff College July 6, 7— Wellington, v. Haileybury July 16—Wellington, v. Charterhouse W INCHESTER COLLEGE. May 12—Winchester, v. Green Jackets May 17—Winchester, v. Oriel College May 19—Winchester, v. Magdalen Oolleee May 24—Winchester, v. A. J. Webbe’s XI. May 26—Winchester, v. New College (2nd XI) May 31—Winchester, v. I Zingari June 2—Winchester, v. Hampshire Hogs June 6, 7—Winchester, v. Old Wykehamists (2nd XI) June 9—Winchester, v. United Services June 14—Winchester, v. Butterflies June 16—Winchester, v. Free Foresters June 21—Winchester, v. M.C.C. & G. June 24, 25—Winchester, v. Eton July 5—St. Cross, v. Green Jackets CRICKETERS— B est G oods City Agents — bear this M ark . —Advt. P arton & L ester , 94, Q ueen S t ., C heapbide , TH E LONDON CLUBS IN 1892. (Concluded from last number .) The kind and prompt response to our ap­ plication for information by the various secretaries, enables us to give a comprehen­ sive outline of the arrangements made for the season now practically begun, on behalf of the principal Clubs within the home circuit. This time, too, we have been able to place them in alphabetical order, which will con­ duce to ease of reference. Of the thirty-four fixtures which con­ stitute the programme of the B arnes C lub , the most important in the neigh­ bourhood of London are against the Surrey Colts, Teddington, Private Banks, Richmond, Guildford, London Scottish. A week in the Isle of Wight represents the outing. During the six days commencing on August 15th, the team will play Yentnor, Newport, Isle of W ight County at Shanklin (two days), Yentnor, and Ryde. Since last season there has been a change in the direction of the B eckenham C lub , Mr. F. C. Chater having retired from the post of Honorary Secretary, which is now held by Mr. Arthur Pearse, of Bexley House, S mthend Road, Beckenham. E. Tate, who has for several years had charge of the ground, is still in control. The committee have, in addition, engaged the services of F. E. Huish, who has had the benefit of an experience of several seasons at the Oval, as ground bowler and umpire. He met with considerable success as a fast left- handed bowler in Surrey Club matches, and it is said Kent, for which county he is now qualified by residence, will give him a trial this summer. A good deal of money has been spent on the Beckenham ground in the hope of making it suitable for important fixtures. Bad luck and bad weather have, however, interfered with the matches which the Kent eleven have played there, and this summer first-class cricket will be conspicuous only by its absence. Still, the county will not be un­ represented, as the committee of the Becken­ ham Club have placed their ground gratuit­ ously at the disposal of the Kent Club for a match between the Gentlemen and Players of the county on July 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. The twenty - six engagements of Beckenham consist of, with one exception—that with the Incogniti, one-day, in addition to five half-day. The card, in which most of the chief club matches round London figure, does not include either a home week or a tour. The Managers of the Beckenham Matches will be—A. J. Baker, G. F. Browne, F . C. Chater, G. H. Collier, G. J. Gulliver, A. M. Inglis, W. F. Noakes, P. Northcote, A. Pearce, and F. Sturges. B ickley P ark always has a strong and at­ tractive programme. Thirty-six matches would represent a rather heavy list, were it not for tne fact that the popularity of the Bickley ground with so many of our best Amateurs ensures as a rule opponents of more than average strength, and obviates any difficulty in getting up teams. The Bickley Park week extends from July 4 to July 9, and is made up of three two-days matches, against the Oxford University Authentics, Incogniti, and M.C.C. and G. respectively. Messrs. E. R. Boucb, C. M. Baker, A. Boosey, R. Helder, C. T. Boosey, A. S. Gedge, T. P . Helder, jr., C. V. B. Davy, H. E. Bouch; J. N. Tonge, and W. B. Pattison, will choose the teams for the different matches. T. Groombridge has charge of the ground, with H. Foxley as ground bowler. The B lackheath C lub , with Mr. Malcolm Christopherson as Hon. Sec., has every prospect of a most successful season. The batting will be especially strong, if the bowling seems likely to be weak. The Rev. G. T. Oldham, of Incog fame, who has trained so many first-rate cricketers at his school at Blackheath, has turned out one more in the ptrson of B. F. Hanson, of the Clifton eleven of 1890. He will play for the club this year, and is sure to prove an invaluable addition. J. W . Smith, the ground bowler, comes with an excellent reputation from Cambridge. He is qualified for Kent, and the County would do well to watch him. The match between Kent and Middlesex on June 2nd and two following days will be the chief attraction of the season. Irrespective of this, though, there should be no lack of good cricket with the twenty-three whole-day and nineteen half-day engagements made for the club. The M.C.C. will send a team to Rectory Field as usual, and the wandeiing clubs will be represented by the Incogniti, the Band of Brothers, and the Emeriti. G. A. Street, son of George Street, the old Surrey player, who had charge of the Oval so long, retains the position he has held for some years now as ground man. H. Draper, the old Kent cricketer and well- known umpire, is bowler to the B romley C lub , a position he has occupied for several years. The Bromley Club is one of the oldest in the district, and has a strong following numbering over two hundred mem­ bers. The season does not commence until May 7th, and ends with a club match on September 3rd. During the four months thirty - one fixtures are down for de­ cision. Beckenham, Bickley Park, Crys­ tal Palace, and Northbrook are Bromley’s most formidable antagonists for this sum­ mer. In addition to the ordinary fixtures Draper generally arranges a match for his benefit, in which the Kent Eleven oppose Twenty-two of the District. The ground, which is in the Ordmore Road, extends over seven acres, and is one of the best in the County. W ith the advantage of one of the best as well as the most picturesque enclosures round London, C hiswick P ark has always been able to attract good clubs to its ground. Nor is there this year any falling off. On the contrary the programme is the most extensive the club has as yet arranged, and as there is a promise of an addition to the playing strength every­ thing augurs well for a good season. Of the thirty-four matches made for the first eleven no less than twenty-one are to be played at Chiswick Park. M.O.C., the Incogniti, the Peripatetics, the Erratics, Richmond, Black- heatn, Hornsey, Wimbledon, and Hampstead will all find their way to Chiswick. The Birkenhead Victoria Club is also down to make its appearance there on August 5. The middle of August is reserved for a tour on the South Coast. In this the Chiswick Park team will meet the South Saxons, Willingdon, Robertsbridge, Hastings and St. Leonards, as well as Eastbourne. A match with Hackwood Park, at Basingstoke, on August 27 will bring the season to a close. Albert Colls has been engaged as the professional for the year. C lapton , with the advantage of a lease, is, as has already been stated in C ricket , enlarging its field of operations. The fund of two hundred and fifty pounds, as recom­ mended at the general meeting, has been raised, and the new fence and ladies’ pavilion in compliance with such recommendation have been duly erected. Honor Oak has the privilege next Saturday of opening the Clapton season, which will close with the time-honoured contest between Married and Single on September 10th. M.C.C. does not figure in the card, but an efficient substi­ tute is provided in the Essex Club, which, with its ground, will tax the full strength of the Clapton Club. The card, which includes just under fifty fixtures, is made up—with a few exceptions, the most notable of which are Streatham and Burlington Wanderers— of engagements with Clubs on the North side of the Thames. A tour on the South Coast, in the middle of August, will give the Clap- tonians a pleasant outing. It is restricted to a week commencing on August 15th, and consists of three matches, against South Saxons, Eastbourne, and Brighton Bruns­ wick respectively.