Cricket 1894

DEC. 28 , 1894 c e ic k e T : a W e e k l y r e c o r d o p t h e g a m e , 401 but he, Giffen, and Jarvis were all out by 44, and the game seemed to be very open. Then G. Giffen and Reedman came together, and were not separated before stumps were drawn. Both, and especially Reedman, played fine cricket without giving a chance. F ifth D ay — W ed n esd ay , Nov. 14. The weather for the fifth and conclud­ ing day was again bright and fine, and when play commenced there must have been nearly a thousand people present. With the total at 164 for three wickets, Reedman (not out 76) and G. Giffen (not out 42) resumed their innings to the bowling of Richardson and Humphreys. Wanting only 60 runs, it was generally regarded as a certain win for the colony. Reedman at once began to force the pace, but when his total had reached 83 he returned one to the lob bowler and retired. His innings was a faultless one, and his clean and judicious hitting had practically won the game for his side. Darlingjoined Giffen, and also adopted forcing tactics, and without further loss the runs were hit off. South Australia thus won with six wickets to spare. That they thoroughly deserved their victory their opponents were generous enough to admit. They had to play an uphill game from the start of their first innings, and their success was, therefore, the more creditable. E ng lish T eam . First Innings. W. H. Lockwood, c A. Jatvis, b Giffen ..........39 A. Ward, b Giffcn ..........41 Mr. A. E. Stoddart, c Hill, b Lyons ........................66 J. T. Brown, c F. Jarvis, b Giffen..............................115 W. Brockwell, c Darling, b Jarvis.............................. 45 K, Peel, b Giffen................ 0 Mr. K. G. J. irord, c A. Jar­ vis, b Jone3 .................68 J. Briggs, c Dyer, b Giffen 38 Mr. L. H. Gay, not oat — 39 W. Humphreys, c A., b I'. Jarvis............................... 0 T. Richardson, b F. Jarvis 14 B 6, lb 6, nb 1 ..........18 Total ...476 Second Innings. b Giffen ... ... 14 b Jones ... ... 11 c W., b G. Giffen 9 c Dyer, b Giffen 20 c A. Jarvis, b Giffen ......... 1 lbw, b Jarvis ... 15 b Giffen ... ... 16 lbw, b Giffen ... 8 st A., b F. Jarvis £9 e Blinman, b Jarvis .......... 4 rot out .......... 2 W................. 1 Total .. 130 S o u th A u s t r a lia . First Innings. 3. J. Lyons, c Ford, b Peel .......................ay W. F. Giffen, b Peel... 14 A. H. Jarvip, b Peel ... 10 J. Reedman, c Peel, b Humphreys ..........29 G. Giffen, o Stoddart, b Humphreys......... 61 J. Darling, b Richard­ son ........................117 H. Dyer, b Brings ... 23 F. Jarvis, st Gay, b Briggs .................35 H. Blinman, not out 19 C. Hill, b P eel.........20 E. Jones, c Hum­ phreys, b Peel ... 0 B 7, 10 7, nb 9 ... 23 Total .383 In the Pecond Innings Lyons scored c Lockwood, b Peel 32, W. Giffen, b Richardson 3, A. Jarvis, st Gay. h Peel 9, Reedman, c and b Humphreys, 83, G. Giffen (not out) 58, Darling (not out) 37 : b 2 lb 2.—Total, 226. BOWLING ANALYSIS. E nglish T e a m . First Innings. Second Innings. O. M. R. W. o. M. R. w Jones ........... 35 5 1091 ............. 11 2 42 1 V. JirVis........... 33 8 118 3 ........... 13 1 38 3 Giffen ........... 63 7 1745 ........... 23 7 49 5 Reedman ... 5 1 22 0 Lyons ........... 9 1 40 1 Lyons bowled one no-ball. S outh A u stb alia . First Innings. Second Innings O. M. R. W.O. M. it. W. Richardson... 33 9 851 ............ 13 4 41 1 Peel................ 36.5 14 69 5 ... ... 27.26 62 2 Lockwood ... 2i 3 700 ............ 7 0 32 0 Hunphreys... 22 3 632 ............ 18 8 51 1 Briggs .......... 25 8 742 ........... 8 2 23 0 Brockwell 6 0 10 0 As the match was concluded at 1.15 the team left by the daily express train for Melbourne at 4.30, and were seen off by a large and enthusiastic crowd, amongst whom were the members of the South Australian team and representa­ tives of the Cricket Association. After three hearty cheers had been given the Englishmen they left Adelaide behind, carrying with them many kindly recollec­ tions of the numerous courtesies extended them during their stay. The Railway Commissioners had placed the depart­ mental travelling car at their service, and the party comprising the team were thus comfortably “ fixed up ” for the long journey to Melbourne, which was reached next morning (Thursday, November 15), at 9.20. Here they were met at Spencer Street by a numerous and representative gathering of Victorian cricketers, who accorded them a hearty reception. Sub­ sequently the visitors were entertained at the Town Hall by the Mayor, who wel­ comed them to Melbourne, amongst the guests being Sir William Man­ ning, mayor of Sydney. After driving round the city the English team visited the Melbourne cricket ground at the invitation of the committee, by whom they were entertained at luncheon. Mr. Frank Grey Smith, president of the Melbourne Cricket Club, presided, and in proposing the healths of Mr. Stoddart and his companions, stated that from the time at which the proposal to invite an English eleven to visit Australia under the auspices of the respective leading cricket institutions of New South Wales and Victoria first emanated from Mr. Philip Sheridan, of Sydney, the negotia­ tions had proceeded without a hitch, and with complete satisfaction to all con­ cerned. Mr. Smith expressed very forcibly his conviction that the thanks of the M.C.C. and of the trustees of the Sydney Association ground were due to Mr. Stoddart for the energy and judg­ ment he had displayed in selecting the team, a sentiment which was heartily endorsed by Mr. Sheridan. Both at the Town Hall and at the lun­ cheon Mr. Stoddart feelingly expressed his pleasure at being again amongst Australian friends, from whom he had in the past received kindnesses which were numbered with the happiest of his ex periences, and which would always hold a place amongst his most pleasant re­ collections. THIRD MATCH—v. VICTORIA. F irst D ay — F rid a y , N ovem ber 16. The Melbourne cricket ground pre­ sented a beautiful appearance, the turf being good enough to make a wicket upon anywhere on the ground, and as level as a billiard table. Lockwood and Mr. Ford stood out. Mr. Stoddart again had the good fortune to win the toss from Black­ ham, and Ward and Mr. Maciaren opened the batting to the bowling of C. McLeod, brother of R. McLeod (fast medium right hand), and A. E. Trott, brother of G. H. S. Trott (fast medium right hand). When the total had reached 12, Ward cut a ball on to the wicket keeper’s knee, and it rebounded to G. H. Trott at pointi With Mr. Stoddart in, run-getting com­ menced in earnest. Mr. Maciaren, how­ ever, scored faster than his captain, and at lunch time, after an hour and a quarter's play, the total was 113 for one wicket, Maciaren sixty-five and Stoddart forty-three. Upon resuming at 2.25, the sky was overcast and had all the appearance of rain, but the after­ noon remained fine. Both batsmen played attractive and correct cricket until the total reached 193, Mr. Maciaren having just previously completed his century. Mr. Stoddart’s innings was here closed with a bad stroke. He tried to hit one of G. H. S. Trott’s slow leg breaks (which only pitched half way) round to square leg, and was clean bowled. His seventy- seven was another of his best innings, though a trifle slower than usual, and he made some brilliant cuts. Brown did not stay long, as in cutting at a fast ball from A. Trott, Palmer, after trying twice at slip to secure it, knocked it to Laver at extra slip, where it was held. Brockwell made four and then fell to G. H. Trott, caught at slip (fcsur for 248). Mr. Maciaren at this point was one hundred and forty- one not out, and the four o ’clock interval was now taken, Peel resumed with Mr. Maciaren, and played steadily, while the young Lancastrian continued to hit, and at 5.20, afGer batting three hours and three- quarters, had completed his second “ century.” From that point until the drawing of stumps, he played steadily. His long innings had taken a lot out of him, and he visibly tired an hour before play ceased. He only ga\e one chance, and that when his score stood atone hun­ dred and fifty-eight, and that was one of catching to Blackham at the wicket off C. McLeod.Peel also was indebtel to Blackham for a life when his score stood at twenty-eight. At the close of the day’s play both batsmen were together with the score standing at 379 for four wickets. S econd D ay — S atu rd ay , N ovem ber 17. Play was resumed under a bright clear sky, but the sun’s rays were tempered by a cool southerly breeze. The general anticipation that the England total would be largely increased was not realised, as with only four runs added to the total Peel’s off stump was disturbed by A. Trott with a fast straight one. Briggs was unfortunate, as in the same over he snicked one that went from Blackham’s glove to It. McLeod at short slip (five and six wickets for 383). With only 10 added Maclaren’s long innings came to a close, as he was smartly caught at point by G. H. Trott. As he had made two hundred and twenty-eight out of 393, his share of the total will give some idea of the rate he scored. The actual time he was batting wap four hours and ten minutes, and when Mr. Stoddart was with him he scored one-fourth faster than his captain, His cutting and off strokes were all perfectly executed, and his placing on the on side was also a treat to watch. With the exception of the chance referred to at one hundred and fifty-eight, his innings was faultless, and is classed by NEXT ISSUE JANUARY 31