Cricket 1901

?0 CRICKET : A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. A p r i l 18, 1901. seven p.m . This always used to be the case at Lord’s, and I think also at the Oval and most other county grounds. The change to 6-30 was, I believe intro­ duced b y the Australians, but it should have been confined to their matches. But I was honified to find, last year, that there was an adjournment for tea ! Shades of bygone heroes, what do you think of this ? It is enough to make you turn in your graves. “ T ea-tim e” is supposed to be limited to fifteen minutes— m y experience was that it was never less than twenty and frequently more before play began again. If this innovation were done away with, and the alterations I have mentioned above effected, at least three or four hours more would be added to the time for play, which would cer­ tainly enable many matches to be finished which are now drawn. I should add that the umpires ought to be instructed to be strict in requiring adherence to the rule that only two minutes is to be allowed after the fall of a wicket for the next batsman to come in. This rule was flagrantly infringed during the last University match at Lord’s. This letter has reached much too great a length, but I am sure that if the three matters I have referred to were carefully considered and corrected, there would be no necessity for the proposed alteration in the “ l.b .w .” rule, which I cannot too strongly condemn. Yours faithfully, Jamaica. A. W . L . H emm in g . March 25, 1901. TH E F IX T U R E S FOR 1901. APRIL. 21.Leyton, EsBex County C.C. Annual Meeting and Dinner 24. Nottingham, Notts Colts’ Match 29. Oxford, Oxford University Seniors’ Match 29. Cambridge, Cambridge Seniors’ Match 30. Oval, Surrey: The Eleven v. Next Fourteen M AY. 1. Lord’s, M.C.C. Annual MeetiDg and Dinner 1. Lord’s, M.C.C. and Ground v. Notts 2. Crystal Palace, London County v. Surrey 2. Oval, Surrey County C.C. Annual Meeting 2. Cambridge, Cambridge University Freshmen’s Match 2. Oxford, Oxford University Freshmen’s Match 3. Oval, Surrey Colts v. Croydon Amateur 6. Lord’s, M.C.C. and Ground v. Yorkshire 6. Portsmouth, Hampshire v. Lancashire 6. Oval, Surrey v. London County 6. Sheffield, Yorkshire Colts v. Notts Colts 6. Oxford, Oxford University Trial Match 6. Cambridge. Cambridge University 1st X II. v. Next X V I 9. Lord’s, M.C.C. and Ground, v. Lancashire 9. Bristol, Gloucestershire v. Yorkshire 9. Birmingham, Warwickshire v. London County 9. Oval, Surrey v. Hampshire 9. Cambridge, Cambridge University v. Mr. A . J. Webbe’s X I. 10. Leyton, Essex (2nd X I.) v. Surrey (2nd X I.) 13. Loro’s, M.C.C. and Ground v. Sussex 13. Crystal Palace, London County v. Derbyshire 13. Manchester, Lancashire v. W orcestershire 13. Taunton, Somerset v. Yorkshire 13. Bristol, Gloucestershire v. Notts 13. Leicester, Leicestershire v. Surrev 13. Oxford, Oxford University 1st X I. v. Next X IV . 16. Lord’s, M.C.C. and Ground v. Leicestershire ] 6. Oval, Surrey v. Derbyshire 16. Leyton, Essex v. Sussex 16. Manchester, Lancashire v. Warwickshire 16. Dewsbury, Yorkshire v. Worcestershire 16. Southampton, Hampshire v. South Africans 16. Oxford, Oxford University v. Mr. A . J. Webbe’s 20 Lord’s, M.C.C. and Ground v. Kent 20. Crystal Palace, London County v. South Africans 20. Oval, Surrey v. Gloucestershire 20. Brighton, Sussex v. Worcestershire 20. Huddersfield, Yorkshire v. Derbyshire 20. Nottingham, Notts v. Lancashire iO. Birmingham, Warwickshire v. Essex 20. Oxford, Oxford University v. M.C.C. and Ground 23. Lord’s, M.C.C. and Ground v. Derbyshire 23. Oxford, Oxford University v. Surrey 23. Beckenham, Kent. v. South Africans 23. Cambridge, Cambridge University v. Yorkshire 23. Worcester, Worcestershire v. Lancashire 23. Leyton, Essex v. Gloucestershire 27. (W hit Monday.) Lord’s, Middlesex v. Somerset (W . Gunn’s Benefit) 27. Nottingham, Notts v. Surrey 27. Brighton, Sussex v. Gloucestershire 27. Worcester, Worcestershire v. Warwickshire 27. Southampton, Hampshire v. Derbyshire 27. Leyton, Essex v. Kent 27. Manchester, Lancashire v. Yorkshire 27. Leicester, Leicestershire v. South Africans 27. Cambridge, Cambridge University v. London County 27. Oval, Surrey (2nd X I.) v. Lancashire (2nd X I.) 30. Lord’s, Middlesex v. Gloucestershire 30. Brighton, Sussex v. Somerset 30. Derby, Derbyshire v. Surrey 30. Manchester, Lancashire v. Kent 30. Leicester, Leicestershire v. Yorkshire 30. Nottingham, Notts v. Essex 30. Birmingham, Warwickshire v. South Africans 30. Cambridge, Cambridge University v. Worcester 30. Oval, Surrey (2nd X I.) v. Essex (2nd X I.) 30. Oxford, Oxford University Trial Match JUNE. 3. Lord’s, M.C.C. and Ground v. S-uth Africans 3. Oval, Surrey v. Somerset 3. Gravesend, Kent v. Gloucestershire 3. Birmingham, Warwickshire v. Lancashire 3. Bournemouth, Hampshire v. Yorkshire 3. Worcester, Worcestershire v. Leicestershire 3. Portsmouth, M.C.C. and Ground v. United Services 6. Lord’s, Middlesex v. Yorkshire 6. Cambridge, Cambridge University v. Surrey 6. Leylon, Essex v. Warwickshire 6. Bournemouth, Hampshire v. Kent 6. Leicester, Leicestershire v. Lancashire 6. Nottingham, Notts v. Sussex 6. Derby, Derbyshire v. South Africans 6. Oxford, Oxford University v. Somerset 7. Swindon, Wiltshire v. London County 7. Oval, Surrey Club and Ground v. Wanderers 8. Brighton, Sussex (2nd X I.) v. Middlesex (2nd XI.) 10. Lord’s, Middlesex v. Notts 10. Bradford, Yorshire v. Surrey 10. Bristol, Gloucestershire v. Worcestershire 10. Leicester, Leicestershire v. Sussex 10. Leyton, Essex v. Derbyshire 10. Liverpool, Lancashire v. Hampshire 10. Cambiidge, Cambridge University v. South Africans 10. Oxford, Perambulators v. Etceteras 10. OvaJ, Sum y Colts v. Wandsworth 11. Marlborough, Marlborough College v. Chelten­ ham College 13. Worcester, Worcestershire v. Derbyshire 13. Manchester, Lancashire v. Surrey 13. Birmingham, Warwickshire v. Yorkshire 13. Catford Bridge, Kent v. Notts 13. Taunton, Somerset v. South Africans 13. Lord’s, M.C C. and Ground v. London County 13. Brighton, M.C.C. and Ground v. The College 17. Lord’s, M.C.C. and Ground, v. Minor Counties 17. Oval, Surrey v. Worcestershire 17. Southampton, Hampshire v. Leicestershire 17. Bristol, Gloucestershire v. Derbyshire 17. Leeds, Yorkshire v. Essex 17. Tonbridge, Kent v. Middlesex. (Tonbridge Week.) (Walter W right’s Benefit) 17. Brighton, Sussex v. Notts 17. Crystal Palace, London County v. Cambiidge University 18. Dublin, Gentlemen of Ireland v. South Africans 18. Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury School v. Rossall School 20. Lord’s, M.C.C. and Ground v. Worcestershire 20. Derby, Derbyshire v. Warwickshire 20. Nottingham, Notts v. Yorkshire 20. Manchester, Lancashire v. Essex 20. Tonbridge, Kent v. Sussex. (Tonbridge Week) 20. Oval, Surrey v. Cambiidge University 20. Dublin, Dublin University v. South Afiicans 20. Eton, M.C.C. and Ground v. The College 21. Newport, M.C.C. and Ground v. Monmouthshire 22. WokiDgham, M.U.C. and Ground v. W okingham 22. Hairow, M.C.C. and Ground v. The School 24. Oval, Surrey v. Oxford University 24. Biighton, Sussex v. Cambridge University 24. Leicester, Leicestershire v. Essex 24. Sheffield, Yorkshire v. Kent 24. Gloucester, Gloucestershire v. Lancashire 24. Balh, Somerset v. Worcestershire 24. Liverpool, Liverpool and District v. South Africans 26. Lord’s, Gentlemen cf M.C.C. v. The Navy 27. L oid’s, M.C.C. and Ground v. Cambridge University 27. Leyton, Essex v. Surrey 27. Glossop, Derbyshire v. Yorkshire 27. Bath, Somerset v. Lancashire 27. Maidstone, Kent v. Worcestershire 27. Bristol, Gloucestershire v. Warwickshire 27. Brighton, Sussex v. Oxford University 27. Darlington, Durham v. South Africans 58. Vincent Square, Westminster v. Charterhouse 28. Eton, Eton v. Winchester JULY. 1. Lord’s, M.C.C. and Ground v. Oxford University (two days) 1. Oval, Surrey v. Kent 1. Bristol, Gloucestershire v. Somerset 1. Bradford, Yorkshire v. Sussex 1. Nottingham, Notts v. Leicestershire 1. Manchester, Lancashire v. South Afiicans 1. Chesterfield, Derbyshire v. London County 1. Southampton, Hampshire v. Worcestershire 4. Lord’s, Oxford University v. Cambridge U ni­ versity 4. Oval, Surrey v. Warwickshire 4. Scarborough, Yorkshire v. Leicestershire 4. Manchester, Lancashire v. Sussex 8. Lord’s, Gentlemen v. Players 8. Oval, Surrey v. South Africans 8. Birmingham, Warwickshire v. Leicestershire 8. Liverpool, Liverpool and District v. Cambridge University 8. Barnsley, Yorkshire (2nd X I.) v. Lancashire (2nd X I ) 8. Dublin, Dublin University v. Oxford University 8. Nottingham, Notts Colts’ Match 11. Oval, Uentlemen v. Players 11. Worcester, W . rcestrrshire v. Yorkshire 11. Manchester, Lancashire v. Somerset 11. Hastings, bussex v. Leicestershire 11, Nottingham, Notts v. South Africans 11. Dublin, Dublin University v. Cambridge Univ. 12. Lord’s, Eton v. Harrow (two days) 12. Marlborough, M.C.C. and Ground v. The College 12. Cheltenham, Cheltenham College v. Clifton College 15. Lord’s, Middlesex v. Surrey 15. Brighton, Sussex v. Eesex 15. Birmingham, Warwickshire v. Gloucestershire 15. Leicester, Leicestershire v. Hampshire 15. Tunbridge Wells, Kent v. Lancashire 15. Leeds, Yorkshire v. Somerset 15. Derby, Derbj shire v. Notts 15. Worcester, Worcestershire v. South Africans 15. Crystal Palace, London County v. Wiltshire 16. Plymouth, Devon v. Dorset 18. Lord’s, Middlesex v. fcussex 18. Worcester, Worcestershire v. Surrey 18. Gloesop, Derbyshire v. Leicestershire 18. Nottingham, Notts v. Gloucestershire 18. Bradford, Yorkshire v. Warwickshire 18. Leyton,Essex v. Lancashire. (Carpenter’s benefit) 18. Northampton, Northamptonshire v. South Africans 18. St. Alban’s, Hertfordshire v. M.C.C. and Ground 18. Leamington, M.t'.C. and Ground v. Leamington Town 22. Lord’s, Gentlemen of M.C.C. v. Royal Artillery 22. Brighton, Sussex v. Surrey 22. Portsmouth, Hampshire v. Somerset 22. Derby, Derbj shire y. Gloucestershire 22. Worcester, Worcestershire v. Kent 22. Sheffield, Yorkshire v. Notts 22. Liverpool, Lancashire v. Middlesex 22 . Crystal Palace, London County v. Leicestershire 22. Stoke, Staifordshire v. South AfricaLS 24. Lord’s, Gentlemen of M.C.C. v. Household .brigade 25. Oval, Surrey v. Yorkshire (Lockwood’s Benefit) 25. Worcester, Worcestershire v. Somerset 25. Eastbourne, Sussex v. Hampshire 25. Leyton, Essex v. Leicestershire 25. Nottingham, Notts v. Kent 25. Manchester, Lancashire v. Gloucestershire 26. Swindon, Y\iltsbire v. South Afiicans 26. Lord’s, Gentlemen cf M.C.C. v. Koyal Engineers 29. Lord’s, M.C.C. and Ground v. Bedf rdshire 2J. Biimingham, Warwickshire v. Surrey 29. Catfoid, Kent v. Somerset 29. Derby, Derby shire v. Lancashire 29. Hull, Yorkshire v. Gloucestershire 29. Leicester, Leicestershire v. Notts 29. Manchester, Lancashire ( 2 nd X I.) v. Yorkshire (2nd X I.) 31. Lord’s, Kugby v. Marlborough 31. Biighton, Sussex (2nd X I.) v. Kent (2nd X I.) AUGUST. 1. Southampton, Hampshire v. Surrey 1. Worcester, Worcesteishire v. Sussex 1. Leyton, Essex v. Middlesex 1. Harrogate, Yorkshire v. South Africans 1. Aigburth, Liverpool and district v. Mr. G. L. Jessop’s Gloucestershire X I. 2. Lord’s, Cheltenham v. Haileybury 5. (Bank Holiday.) Oval, Surrey v. Notts 5. Canterbury, Kent v. Essex. (Canterbury Week) 5. Birmingham, Warwickshire v. Worcestershire 5. Derby, Derbyshire v. Hampshire 5. Leeds, Yorkshire v. Lancashire. (J. T. Brown’s benefit) 5. Bristol, Gloucestershire v. Sussex 5. Leicester, Leicestershire v. London County 5. Taunton, Somerset v. Middlesex