Cricket 1896

26 CRICKET : A WEEKLY RECORD OE THE GAME. F e b . 27, 1896. worthy of reproduction in this column, will show how it was done. P ad din gto n . Maenamara, c Jones, b E. Rogers ..........122 A. C. Bannerman, c Ashdown, bM ’Leodl22 A. C Mackenzie, c Meares, b M’Leod ..155 M. A. Noble, lbw, bE . Rogers ...........113 R. Alderson (retired) 113 J. J. Kelly, not out...108 Hogan, not o u t..........22 Byes .................48 Total (5 wkts) ...725 Burwood scored 161. A cc o r d in g to “ F e lix ,” o f the Australasian , J. M. Blackham was very nearly struck by lightning during a terrific thunderstorm on the night of the 10th January. He was hastening to seek shelter under a verandah on the Sydney Road, when what seemed to him a b a ll of fire struck the ground about a yard in front of him. He could not speak for a quarter of an hour, and the shock sent him about 3 ft. in the air. John McCarthy reckons it one of the very narrowest shaves he has ever had of quitting this earthly scene. A veteran of cricket veterans went to his long home on the first of this month. A contemporary of Fred Ponsonby and Bob Grimston, William Buckingham went to Harrow in 1829. He was in the Har­ row Eleven of 1834, and played against Eton. R. Broughton, another cricket veteran, who was playing, in a sympa­ thetic notice in The Harrovian, describes an incident at the close of that match. In the first innings when the last Eton boy came in the game was a tie. Broughton was bowling, and Buckingham standing shortleg. Intryingfor a catch, their heads came into collision, and with such violence that both were carried into the pavilion and laid on the table till they recovered. T h e r e is reason to believe that the Haverford College team may visit England during the coming summer, with the object of meeting some of the principal School Elevens over here. So far as I know the announcement that they have actually decided to come is premature. Haverford College has done much as a nursery for Philadelphian cricket, and its eleven may be sure of a hearty reception on this side. Woodcock, the Leicester­ shire fast bowler, was professional there for some years. T h e death of Mr. J. R . Jackson, who has not only been captain but the guide, philosopher and friend of the Willingdon Club for some years, removes another liberal supporter of Sussex cricket. East Sussex has been singularly unfortunate of late in having grounds like Windmill Hill, where the late Mr. H. M. Curteis maintained cricket so long, Warnhain Court, the home of the Lucases, and now Willingdon, which is to be no longer available for cricket, it is stated closed to the game. Fortunately, Lord Sheffield remains as ever a munificent patron of the game in Sussex. T h e Incog, dinner to Sir A. W. L. Hemming last Thursday night, as a leave taking in anticipation of his departure to represent Great Britain in British Guiana, successful as it was, lost some of its enjoyment from the enforced absence of Lieut.-Colonel Bircham, to his familiar friends “ Woodcock.” Always appre­ ciative of Bobert Thoms’ devotion to the Club, a special invitation was sent him to the function. As it was Thoms sent a respectful apology for his absence, to the effect that he was afraid of something more than his digestion being upset in hearing of and responding to the past, and that although unable to be personally present he would be with the Incogs, in spirit. Con­ sidering that he has been connected with the club from its very start, when the late lamented Mr. Pincott Hemming was its first Hon. Sec., Robert Thoms’ diffi­ dence about assisting at this farewell can be well understood. M r . H a r r y M u s g r o v e who was elected Manager of the ninth Australian team, at the meeting of the Australian Cricket Council, by the casting vote of the chairman, is a brother of Mr. George Musgrove, of the well-known Australian theatrical firm of Williamson and Mus­ grove, for whom he as acted as manager. His selection seems to have given satis­ faction in Australian Cricket circles, where he is very popular. A few years ago, too, he was one of the best and most attractive batsmen in Victoria. He represented his Colony against New South Wales in 1885, and in the first innings was caught and bowled, by the veteran E. W. Garrett, after making thirteen. M y old friend G. H. Wood, the Secretary of the Eastbourne C.C., is well ahead of time in respect of the arrange ments for the match which is to be played at Eastbourne, on May 21st and two following days, between the Australians and the South of England. The follow­ ing have already been invited to represent the South, K. S. Banjitsinhji, G. Brann, C. J. Kortright, F. J. Ford, J. II. Mason, J. Brown, Butt, Mead, A. Hearne, and Martin. Should all the ten named be able to play the combination should render a good account of itself. ‘ 1Banji ’’ is to Captain tho eleven, I understand. T h e marked improvement in the con­ dition of Derbyshire cricket, as shown in the report presented at the recent Annual General Meeting of the County Club, last week, will give united satisfaction to those, iu this case the entire cricket community, who have followed with appreciation the plucky way with which the executive have faced and overcome difficulties of no mean order. It is said that “ the Gods look down on a brave man struggling with adversity and smile.” If this be true they must have been having a good smile over Derbyshire cricket up Olympus way. W h il e 1895 was going out, so far as cricket was concerned iu Australia, in a blaze of triumph India', too, was doing its own level best also in the shape of high scoring. Madras, at all events, was finishing the year with a flourish Of trumpets and no mistake. The Mofussils had a pleasant outing on December 27th, as they had to field while the eleven, representing the Madras C.C., piled up 462 for the loss of only six wickets. Of this total B. E. Eirth was responsible for 162not out, and R. J. H. Arbuthnot 158. The latter will, no doubt, be recognised as the amateur who kept wicket occa­ sionally for Kent some years back. During recent visits to England he played for M.O.C. and the Surrey County C.C. He is also, if I mistake not, an old Incog. CR ICKET IN ZU LU LAN D . CIVIL SERVICE- ^ ALL-COMERS. Civil Service v. All-Comers. Played at Eshowe on January 25th. The Service made up 82 runs, the principal scorer being Mr. J. Windham (34, not out). With six wickets down for 73 runs it looked like a certain win for the All- Comers. The remaining four wickets though only managed to put on three, thus allowing the Service to secure the victory by the narrow margin of six runs. Scores:—■ C ivil S ervice . F. Flower, run out ... 20 Dr. Balfe, b Cooper ... 0 A. J. Campbell, e Broekwell, b Cooper 5 D. Deane, b Cooper... 0 J. Windham, not out 34 Commandant Mansel, b Cooper................. 2 C. F. Hignet, b Cooper 2 W . E. Goldby, b Brodie ................. V. Robinson, b Brodie A. Edmondstone, b Brodie ................. C. Alexander, 'c Har­ per, b Brodie.......... Extras ................. Total A ll -C omers . Capt. Hayward, run out ........................15 D. Brodie, b Windham 1 W . Cooper, c Alex­ ander, e Windham 6 W . T. Brockwell, b Deane .................16 A. J. van der Wagen, b Deane .................13 Sergt. Springelt, b Campbell................. 0 Lieut. X. Turner, b Deane ................. 6 Lieut. A. England, not out ........................ H. Bloefeld, e Deane, b "Windham ......... Pvt. Mason, b Deane . Sergt. Harper, b Windham................. Extras ................. Total .......... AU STR A L IAN TEAM OF 1896. May 11. Sheffield Park v. Lord Sheffield’s Team. May 14. Leyton, Australians v. Essex. May 18. Crystal Palace v. England X I. May 21. Eastbourne v. South. May 25. Sheffield, Australians v. Yorkshire. May 28. Manchester, Australians v. Lancashire. June 1. Oxford, Australians v. Oxford University. June 4. Bristol, Australians v. Gloucestershire. June 8. Wembley Park v. England XI. June 11. Lord’s, Australians v. M.C.C. and Ground. June 15. Leeds, Australians v. Yorkshire. June18. Birmingham, Australians v. Gentlemen. June 22. Lord’s, England v. Australia. June 25. Nottingham. Australians v. Notts. June 29. Bradford, Australians v. Yorkshire. July 2. Manchester, Australians v. North. July 6. Southampton v. Hants. July 9. Leyton, Australians v. Players. July 13. Leicester, Australians v. Leicestershire. July 16. Manchester, Australia v. England. July 20. Derby, Australians v. Derbyshire. July 23. Lord’s, Australians v. M.C.C. and Ground. July 27. Oval, Australians v. Surrey. July 30. Bexhill, Australians v. Earl De La Warr’s XL Aug. 3. Birmingham, Australians v. Warwickshire. Aug. 6. Canterbury, Australians v. Kent. Aug. 10. Oval, Australia v. England. Aug. 13. Brighton, Australians v. Sussex. Aug. 17. Oval, Australians v. Surrey. Aug. 20. Cheltenham, Australians v. Gloucestershire Aug. 24. Taunton, Australians v. Somersetshire. Aug. 27. Liverpool, Australians v. Lancashire. Aug. 31. Scarboro’, Australians v. England XI. Sept. 3. Hastings, Australians v. South. NEXT ISSUE, THURSDAY, MARCH 26th.