Cricket 1899

F eb . 23, 1899. CRICKET : A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. 29 A T T H E S IG N O F T H E W I C K E T . B r F, S. As jiley-Cooper, CURIOSITIES OF FIEST-CLASS CRICKET, Continued from 'page 16, 1881.—Gentlemen v. Player*, at Brighton, August 8th, 9th and 10th. The Players won by one run. Score: Players 201 and 112, Gentlemen 204 and 111. Surrey v. Yorkshire, at the Oval, August 11th, 12th and 13th. Mr. J. J. Paifitt, of Surrey, obtained a tick et with the first ball he ever delivered in a first-class county match. 1882.—New South Wales v. Victoria, at Sydney, Feb­ ruary 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th. The former’s total of 775 included three individual scores of over a hundred, W . L Murdoch 321, T. W . Garrett 163, and S. P. Jones 109. Murdoch’s 321 is the largest score ever made in a first- class match in Australia. G. E. Palmer (76 not out) and W . H. Cooper (29) added 100 runs for the last wicket of Victoria. Ten of Victoria had a turn with the ball during New South W ales’ big innirgs. Altogether 1,412 runs were scored in this match for the loss of 30 wickets. Australians v. Oxford University, at Oxford, May 15th, 16th and 17th. Mr. H. H.Maesie’ s first innings for an Australian team in Eng­ land realistd 206. Going in first he was out at 265, and whilst making his second hundred his partners scored but 12. Australians v. Sussex, at Brighton. May 18lh, 19th and 20th. For the former Mr. W. L. Murdoch made 286 not out, this being the largest score ever made in matches between English and Australian Elevens. Australia won by an innings and 355 runs; their innings amounting to 631. Under Thirty v. Over Thirty, at Lord’s, May 29th and 30th. W . Bates (144 not out) and E. Peate (48) added 121 runs whilst together for the former’s tenth wicket. M.C.C. and Ground v. Leicestershire, at Lord’s, June 1st and 2nd, 1882. For the former W . Barnes (266) and W . Midwinter (187) put on 454 runs whilst together for the third wicket. Barnes’s 266 is the highest individual score ever made at Lord’s, with the exception of Mr W illiam W ard’s memorable 278 in 1820. [N otb . —The above performance, although achieved in a match not strictly first-class, was such an extraordinary one that it has been considered worthy of mention.] Lancashire v. Somersetshire, at Manchester, June 8th, 9th and 10th. In the first innings of Som reetshire G. Nash obtained four wickets in an over of four balls. Lantashire v. Cambridge University, at Man­ chester, June 12th and 13th, Snow fell during this match. M.C.C. and Ground v. Nottinghamshire, at Lord’s, June 15th and 16th. rJhe county won by one wicket at eight minutes to eight o’clock on the evening of the second day. Gentlemen v. Plajers, at the O^al, June 29th, 30th and July 1st. For the former Mr. A. P. Lucas batted over two hours and three- quarters in his first innings for 20 runs. At one time he was batting an hour without n aking any addition to his score. Nottinghamshire v. Lancashire, at Notting­ ham, July 6th, 7th and 8th. In the second innings of Lancashire R. G. Parlow went in firtt and carried his bat through the inn.ngs for five runs, obtained in two hours and a-half. A t one time he was in an hour and twenty minutes without scoring. In his first innings he vaa at the wickets an hour and ten minutes for eight. Somersetshire v. M.C.C. and Ground, at Lord’s, August 4th and 5th. Playing for the former .M r. W . H. Fowler drove a ball 157 yards. M.C.C. and Ground v. Somerfcetshn e, at Taunton, August 11th and 12th. A t one time the M.C.C. obtained 160 runs in 52 minutes.; Australians v. I Zingari, at Scarborough, Sep­ tember 7th, 8th and 9th. G. J. Bonnor made 20 runs off an over of four balls delivered by Mr. A. P. Lucas—6, 4, 4 and 6. 18S3.--Murdofh’B Australian Eleven v. Hon. Ivo Bligh’s English Eleven, at Sydney, January 26th, 27th, i9th and 30th. On the second day of the match Mr. W . L. Murdoch lodged a protest against Barlow playing in ths match with large spikes in his boots, on the ground that they t«.re up the wicket. Surrey v. Bampshire, at the Oval, May 24th, i5th and 26th. Surrey’s innings amounted to 650. Surrey v. Cambridge University, at the Oval, June 14th, 15th and 16th. During the first innings of the University Mr. C. W . Wright, turning round to hit a ball of Barratt’s, trod on his wicket and removed one of the bails. The batsman ran two tuns, and, as on the appeal of the Surrey captain, both umpire* declaj-ed they had not witnessed the removal of the bail, Mr. W right continued his innings. North v. South, at the Oval, June 21st, 22nd and 23rd. In the second innings of the North W . Bates hit a ball from Mr. W . R. Gilbert with such force against the railings of the pavilion that it rebounded close to the bowler. Gentlemen v. Playeis, at the Oval, June 28th, 29th and £0th. This match resulted in a tie, the Players scoring 203 and 181 and the Gentlemen 235 and 149. Yorkshire v. Surrey, at Leeds, July 53rd and 24th. In the first innings of Surrey E. Peate bowled 64 balls for 5 runs and 8 wickets. Nottinghamshire v. Glou< estershire, at Nott­ ingham, August 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Walter W right’s innings of 127 not out for the former lasted part of all three days. Middlesex v. Gloucesteishire, at Clifton, August 16th, 17th and 18th. Hon. A. Lyttelton (181) and Mr. I. D. Walker (145) added 324 for the second wicket of Middlesex, at one time adding 226 in an hour and three- quarters. 1884.—Fourth Australian Team v. C( mbined Austra­ lia, at Melbourne, January 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Towards the former’s total of 6 9 W . L. Murdoch contributed 279 rot out, his innings lasting a portion of each of the ihree dajs. Fourth Australian Team v. Comtined Austra- lia, at Sydney, February 15th, 16th and 18th. In the second inniDgs of the latter G. Giffen obtained all ten wicaets at a cost of 66 runs, this beir g the only instance of the kind in a first-class match in the colonies. The Australians v. Lord Sheffield’s X I., at Sheffitld Park, Sussex, May 12th and 13th. Mr. W . G. Grace called for a gauge to test the bats of Percy M ’Donnell and A . C. Banneiman. >x’Donnell’ s was found to be a trifle too wide. It was then suggested that one of W . G.’s bats should be put through the gauge, and much amusemant was caused when it was found that the very first one would not pass mus* er. S u m y v. Essex, at the Oval, May 15th, 16th and 17th. G. J ones (85) and E. Barratt added 105 runs for the last wicket of Surrey, of which number Barratt claimed 12 not out. The Australians v. Oxford University, at Oxford, May i5th, 16th, and 17th In the two innings of the former Mr. B. E Nicholls caught out seven at short-slip. M.C.C. and Ground v. Australians, at Lord’s, May .2nd and 23rd. There were three indi­ vidual centuiies in the M.C.C. innings. Mr. A . G. Steele 131, W Baines 105 not out, and Mr. W . G. Grace 101. The Australians v. A n England Eleven, at Bir­ mingham, May 26th. This match was com­ pleted in one day. Surrey v. leicestershire. at the Oval, May 26th and 27th. Mr. W . W Read (162 not out) and E. Barratt (3?) made 1(3 runs for Surrey’s last wicket. Yorkshire v. Cambiidge Univerity, at Cam­ bridge, May 26th. 27th and ‘28th. rJhere weie thr» e individual centuries in Yorkshire's inn­ ings : W . Bates 133, L. Ball li6, and I. Giimshaw 115. Sus?ex v. Nottinghnnshire, at Brighton, June 26tb, 27th and i8tb. Ten of former bowled in one innings against the latter, for whom A . Shrewsbury made i09. The Australians v. An Eleven of England, at t udderafleld, July 3id, 4th and 6th. W . H. Scotton (134) assisted in three separate three- figure p&itnerships in one innings. Mr. E. T. Hirst (71) assisted him to add 10b for the third wicket, W . Attewell (84) 133 for the fourth, and I. Grimshaw (77) 136 for the sixth. Kent v. Sussex, at Brighte n, July 3rd, 4th and 5th. All eleven of the foim er had a turn with the ball while Sussex compiled 464. The Austialians v. Players of Eng and, at the Oval, July 31st and August lat. On the second day lunch was taken when the Aus­ tralians required but 11 runs to win. The crowd objected, tearing up the stumps and holding possession of the ground for seme considerable time. Nottinghamshire v. Gloucestershire, at Nott­ ingham, July 81st and August 1st. Alfred Shaw performed the hat-trick in each innings of Gloucestershire. Hampshire v. Somersetshire, at Southampton, August 7th, 8th, and 9th. Ten of the latter bowled in one innings, whilst Bampshire compiled 645. England v. Australia, at the Oval, August 11th, 12th and 13th. Australia’s innings contained three individual centuiies : W . L. Mur och 211, P. S. M ’ Donnell 103, and H. J. H. Scott 102. All eleven of England bowled while Australia made 551. On the England side Mr. W . W . Read, going ja tenth, scored 117. Nottinghamshire v. Middlesex, at Notting­ ham, August 14th, 15th and 16th. Whilst bowling for Middlesex Mr. I. D. Walker’s hat slipped from his head, and 8cotton driving the balJ straight back they came in contact, for which the batsman was adjudged five runs. Yorkshire v. Middlesex, at Sheffield, August Igth, 19th ai d 20th. Ten of the latter bowled in one innings against the former. 1885.—Cambridge University v. Mr. C. I. Ihornton’s X I., at Cambridge, May 18th, 19th and 20ih. After two wickets of the latter had fallen it wan found that the ground was a yard and a half too long, and the game had to be recom­ menced M.C.C. and Ground v. Yorkshire, at Lord’ s, June 1st and 2nd. W . Gunn (205) and W . Barnes (140 not out) added 330 for the fouith wicket of the former. Gentlemen of South v. Players of South, at the Oval, June 1st and 2nd. Ten of former bowled in one innings against the latter. Middlesex v. Gloutestershiie, at Lord’s, June 18th and 19 h. On the first day 62i runs wers scored for the loss o f 17 wickets. Surrey v. Sussex, at the Oval, June 29th, 30th and July 1st. Surrey scored 631, of which number Mr. W . E. Roller scored 204. I ancashire v. Surrey, at Liverpool, July 16th and 17th. J. Briegs (186) and R. Pilling (61 notout) added 173 runs whilst together for th® tenth wicket of 1he former. Lancashire v. Sussex, at Manchester, July 27th and 28th. At one time during the latter’s first innings K. G. Barlow bowled 60 minutes and during that time only one run was scored from his deliveries. Yorl- shire v. Kent, at Canterbury, August 3rd, 4th and 5th. In his second innings L. Hall was at the wickets two hours and three- quarters for 12 not out, and at one period was lully an hour and ten minutes Without in­ creasing his score. Surrey v. Somersetshire, at the Oval. August 10th, 11th and 12th. Surrey scored 635. Gloucestershiie v. Lancashire, at Clifion, August 13th, 14th and 15th. The game wss interrupted ly a sea-gull hovering over the wickets, the players indulging in shies at it with the tall. Yorkshire v. 8ussex, at Brighton, August 24th, 25th and 26th. In the first innir gs of Y< rk- shire L. Ball (87) and G. Ulyett (82) made 123 for the first w cket, and in *he second 108, Hall making 37 and Ulyett 91. Shaw’s Australian Team v. An Eleven of Ingland, at Barrogate, September 10th, 11th and 12th. For the latter Mr. W . G. Grace scored 51 out of the first 53 runs. Shaw’s Australian Team v. L. Hall’s X I., at Bradford, September 15th and 16th. When the last man on the latter side went in 28 runs were required to save the follow-on. Shaw’s Team, however, bowled and fielded very carelessly, seeming to * ish their oppo­ nents to save the follow-on in order that their own men might go in a second time. Just when it appeared that the follow-on would be saved E. Peate intentionally hit his wicket after the ball had passed. A dispute there­ upon arose, in consequence of 'which forty minutes of valuable time was wasted. H all’s X I. eventually followed on. Victoria v. New South Wales, at Melbourne, December 26th, 28th, 29>h and 30th. J. M ’ll- wraith made his first appearance for Victoria and scored 133. ]886.—lifth Australian Team v. Victoria, at Mel­ bourne, January 1st, 2nd and 4th. A t one time during the first innings of the latter, J. W . Trumble bowled nineteen consecutive maiden overs. M.C.C. and Ground v. Lancashire, at Lord’s, May 18th. This match was completed in one day. Noith v. South, at Lord’s, June 14th and 15th. J. Parnham (90 not out) and White (62) added 157 for the former’s last wicket. M.C.C. and Ground v. Oxford University, at Oxford, June 21st and 22nd. For the former Dr. W . G. Grace scored 104 and obtained all ten wickets in the second innings of his oppo­ nents at a cost of 49 runs. Australians v. Yorkshire, at Sheffield, July 12th, 13th and 14. H. J. H. Scott hit 22 runs (6, 4, 6, 6) off an over of four balls delivered by Saul Wade, and thus sensationally finished the match. Surrey v. Australians, at Kennington Oval, July 29th, 30th and list. R. Abel (144) and J. M. Read (186) added 241 runs whilst together for Surrey’s fourth wicket, this being the lorgest partnership ever made against Australian bowling in this country. Abel tatted on each of the three days for bis score of 144.