Cricket 1902

396 CRICKET : A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. S e p t . 4, 1902. NOTES FROM SCOTLAND. (B y O u r S p e c ia l C o r r e s p o n d e n t .) Uddingston and Greenock met at Uddingston in the deciding match for the Western District Cham­ pionship on the 27th ult. Prior to the match, Greenock had sustained one reverse, while Udding­ ston were s' ill unbeaten. The latier team opened the batting, and a very good start they made, Hirst (S.) and J. H. Paterson—both of whom did so well against Gloucester—putting on 64 before Hirst left for 27. W . Downs (41) also gave J. H. Paterson able assist­ ance, the score being taken to 168, when tbe latter was sent back for a capital 77. Uddingston continued to bat grandly, and when 292 was reache 1 for the loss of six wickets they closured. AH the players got into double figures, A. Downs (31) and D. Ferrier (50 not out), of the later batsmen, especially distinguishing themselves. The Greenock fielding was very poor indeed. On Greenock going in to bat a draw was inevitable. They opened well, Jenner playing good cricket for 21, as also did J. M. Kerr (16) and J. R. Kerr, who was not out with 23 to his credit. When “ tim e” arrived, Greenock, having three down for 69, were 223 behind with seven wickets in hand. Uddingnton thus won the Western District Championship for the fourth year in succession. The M.C.C. played the first of their two matches in Aberdeenshire on the 26th and 27th ult., at Aboyne. The opposition was furnished by Lord Huntly’s (Deeside) X I. W . E. Harrison and Major Greenway opened for M.C.C., and the former had to retire at 17. After 67 appeared, Greenway (37) was sent back, but K. C. Lea (19), of Hants, helped Captain bmith to hoist the century. Captain Smith played a fine innings of 42, and after he left five were down for 139. The “ tail” was very pronounced—only E. T Heaven (31) getting “ doubles and the M.C.C. were all out f ->r 184. Johnson had four for 44, and W . Webster a lik j number for 63. Lord Huntly’s X I. made a good beginning with W. Webster and R. T. Reid. When the first-named left for 17, Reid (35) continued to play well, but got little assistance from the others, of whom only Johnson (13) could make anything of Captain Smith, who had eight for 49. The Dees de X I. being all dismissed for 80 followed on 104 to the bad, and had lost three for 19 on stumps being drawn for the day. Next morning the rot continued for some time, seven being down for 60, of which a vigorous 32 came from G. O. Gauld. Johnson (35) and D. Kyd (31 not out), however, greatly improved matters, Lord Huntly’s X I. even­ tually being disp osed of for 132. The M.C.C. required 29 to win, which they accomplished by six wickets. The M.C.C. also played Aberdeenshire at Aberdesn on the 29th and 80th ult. The home team winning the toss sent the M.C.C. in to bat. The Englishmen commenced very well, the first three batsmen—W. E. Harrison (19), Major Greenway (23), and Paish (16) — all getting “ doubles.” The best display was by E. C. Lee, the Hants amateur, who made a splendid 82, in which good cutting and clean driving were the features. Of the others, only G. Crosdale (17) and Commander Greatorex (14) did anything, the M.C.C. totalling 212. Aberdeenshire made a good opening, R. T. Reid (16) and J. A . Scharenquival batting nicely. For the third wicket J. A/Scharenquival (43; and G. O. Gould (88) made a fine stand, and when play ceased for the day, the home team had four wickets down for 119. Next morning Aberdeenshire continued to bat in grand style, Johnson (64) and W. Webster (33) playing splendid cricket. J . F. Christie also did well for 16, the Aberdeenshire total reaching 280. The M.C.C. began their second venture 18 to the bad, and soon lost Greenway, Paish and E. C. Lee. W . E. Harrison (88) and E. T. Heaven (20) made a good stand, and after they were disposed of, G. Cros­ dale (42 not out) and Commander Greator^x (22) also played good cricket, the M.C.C. reaching 167 for seven when the closure was applied. Aberdeenshire requir­ ing 150 to win, had only an hour at their disposal for batting. They quickly lost Reid, Scharenquival and Johnson, but G. O. Gauld (29 not out) and W. Webster remained together till “ tim e” was called, Aberdeenshire, with three down for 60, were thus 100 behind with more than half their wickets to fall. The principal “ centuries ” during August were as follow s:—K . Buchanan (Hon. J. C. Burns’ X I.), 140; Hirst, S. (Uddingston), 132 not out; R. H. de Montmorency (Lord Eglinton’ s X I.), 119 ; A. Linton (Selkirk), 118 not out; R. S. Darling (Hon. J. C. M. Scott’s X L ), 118; Street, A . E. (Lord Eglinton’s X I .), 112 not ou t; R. T. Reid (Aberdeenshire), 110; Lavender, C. H. (Royal High School F. P.), 109 not out; L. Muirhead (Dalkeith), 108 notout; Street, A. E., 108; W. R. Sharp (Arbroath United), 105not ou t; C. T. Mannes (Drumpellier), 103 not out; and J. O. Hirst (Drumpellier), 101 not out. C RICKET Report Sheets, lOd. per dozen, post free. Order of Going-ln Cards, 7d. per dozen, post free. Cricket Score Books, 6d. and Is. each ; postage, 2d. extra.—To be obtained at the Office of Cricket, 168, Upper Thames Street, London, E.C. A CORONATION INCIDENT IN AMERICA. The members and guests of the Metro­ politan District Cricket League, to the number of over eight Jhundred, celebrated the Coronation of King Edward the VII. on August 9th, with a Coronation Smoking Concert. The President, Arthur E. Rendle, in the Chair. The celebration took place in the Murray Hill Lyceum, in 34th Street, New York City. All the popular songs that Englishmen know, from “ God Save the King” to “ He’s a Jolly Good Fellow,” were sung several times, whilst speeches weremade by Mayor Hinchcliffe, of Paterson ; David A. Munro, Editor of North American Review; and Dr. Erwin, President of the British Schools and University Club. A novel idea of the President’s was the giving away of a pipe and Union Jack Flag, as a souvenir of the occasion. The stupendous success of the affair, nothing like it ever before taking place, is due to the efforts of the President, who devoted considerable time and money with this object in view. Mr. Rendle first saw the light of day in the historical old town of Plymouth, England, in 1853, and first crossed the Atlantic in 1871, and immediately identified himself with the game over here by becoming Secretary of of the Collingwood Club in Canada in 1881. He crossed the borders and located in New York, the Metropolis of the country, and became a member of the Staten Island Club, and is to-day associated with the Knickerbocker Athletic Club. In the matter of entertaining foreign teams, who are generally seen in America every year, he has always been to the front, and, as Presi, dent of the New York Club, defrayed all the expenses incidental to the visit of Harry Trott’s Australian team. In connection with Warner’s and Bosanquet’s visits he was appointed Chairman of the Entertainment Committee, to look after their interests in New York. Mr. Rendle is also an en­ thusiast as a yachtsman, golfer, billiards, tennis, and squash ; he is also quite a fisher­ man, and a lover of dogs. During the evening, the following cable was sent to His Majesty, King Edward VII., London:—“ The Cricketers of New York assembled to-night to celebrate the glorious event of your Majesty’s Coronation, wish your Majesty a long and happy life, and a long and glorious reign.” —Arthur E. Rendle, President. And the following reply was received : — Arthur Rendle, League of Cricketers, New York. “ The King thanks you sincerely for your kind telegram of congratulation.’*—Knollys. ( K o r r o s p o n O e n c e . The Editor does not hold himself resp msible <or the opinions of his correspondents. TEST MATCH RECO -D3. To the Editor of C r i c k e t . D e a r S ir , —In your issue of June 19th (No. 603, Yol. xxi.), there appears a chat about R. A. Duff, and therein you say “ he made top score in each innings, which is, so far , without aparallel in a test match ; ” and again, “ more than that, his second innings of 104 is the only instance of a batsman making a hundred in his first test match. ” In the records enclosed herewith, you will note, in both instances, your statements areincorrect; of the two performances, the former has been achieved thirteen times, and the latter five times. Ranjitsinhji and Graham having performed the double feat of making a century in each of their first test matches in England and Australia - the former’s per­ formances being particularly noteworthy, as the records will show. The only record Duff is entitled to is the double feat of making top score in both innings, and making a century in his first test match —as the records enclosed herewith will show, that this had been achieved no less than six times previously—though not on a first appearance; although Ward put up a much better performance in his first test match in Australia , he having previously played in two tests in England entitles him to the Australian record only. As I am on the subject of notable first appearances, the following “ test ” records on the matter may be of interest:— Bat smen who have in their first test match in England or Australia aggregated 100 runs, for the match without scoring the century in eithei innings : In England. ITC. M'Leod, Oval, August, 1899—31* and 77=108. In Australia. A. E. Trott, Adelaide, Jan., 1895-38* and 72*=U0. ITW . Bates, Melbourne, Dec., 1881—58 and 47=105. IT Had played previously in tests in Australia. Bowlers who have taken 10 wickets or more in their first test match : J. Brigga, Lord’s, July, 1886—289 balls, 39 maidens, 74 runs, 11 wickets, average 6‘72 J. Martin, Oval, August, 1890—287 balls, 21 maidens, 102 runs, 12 wickets, average 8*50. T. Richardson, Manchester, August, 1893 - 289 balls, 20 maidens, 156 rhns, 10 wickets, average 15*60. No Australian bowler has won a place on this list; nor has the feat been performed in Australia. I am, yours faithfully, R. H. C a m p b e l l , 388, Albert Street, July 30th, 1902. E. Melbourne. GOLDSMITHS’ INSTITUTE 7. BROMLEY TO WN.—Played at New Cross on August 30. B r o m le y T o w n . E.J.Gedney,b Baldwin 41 F.H. Gedney, not out 108 F.J.Darby,lbw,bBald- win .......................... 5 F. W. Gedney, b Bald­ win ........................... 7 W . E. Sharpe, b W al­ dron ...........................19 S. Pearce, b Peter ... 25 C. Neale, not out ... 4 B 11, lb 4 ...........15 Total (5 wkts) 224 A. E. Davis, W . Tapper, H. Bailey and W iley did not bat. * Innings declared closed. G oldsmith ’ s . W. Falkner, b Bailey 10 I P. Burke, c Pearce, b M. Birley, c & b Bailey 9 H. Murrell, not ou t... 37 E. Cotton, b Bailey ... 0 A. Baldwin, c W iley, b Davis ................... 7 F. Bowler, L. M. Waldron, Windebank did not bat. Davis . S. R. Best, not out ... 6 B 3, w 1 ........... 4 Total (6 wkts) 78 F. Peter and R. GOLDS MI fH 8’ INS r ii'U r E “ A ” v. BROMLEY TOWN (2).—Played at Bromley on August 30. Brom ley Town (2). 3 H. He Jworth, st Dray, b Good .................. T. Green, b Good F. S. Darby, b E. Med­ way .......................... L. Beeston, c Dray, b G o o d .......................... 6 H. L. Dyke, b G ood... 24 P. W . Hool, c White- stone, b G ood........... 0 G o ld s m i th s ’ I n s t i t u t e “ A.' R. Fawsitt, b Good ... Williams, run out ... H. Harding, b Martin L. Newland, b Martin Mason, not o u t ........... Byes ................... Total ...........I W . F. Dray, c Green, J. C. Green, b Dyke .. 9 b Darby ................... 2 E. M. Medway, c Dar­ A. S. Medway, c Harby, b Dvke ........... W. A. Knapton, not 18 ding, b Darby........... 14 B. R. Scully, b Darby 11 out ........................... 4 A . M. Holmes, b FawR. N. Martin, c Bee­ sitt ........... .......... 41 ston, b Dyke ........... 5 R. L. Whitestone, b B 5, lb 3 ........... 8 Darby ................... 10 — A . E. Mouncher, b Total (9 wkts) 145 D yk e.......................... 23 J. A. T. Good did not bat.