Cricket 1904

94 CRICKET A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. A pril 28, 1904. 28. Leyton, Essex v. Middlesex 28. Hull, Yorkshire v. South Africans 29. Lord’s, Cheltenham v. Haileybury AUGUST. 1. (Bank Holiday)—Canterbury, Kent v. Essex (Canterbury week) 1. Trent Bridge, Amateurs v. Professionals of Notts 1. Norwich, Norfolk v. London County C.C. 1. Oval, Surrey v. Notts 1. Leeds, Yorkshire v. Lancashire (Hirst's Benefit) 1. Worcester, Worcestershire v. Warwickshire 1. Derby, Derbyshire v. Hampshire 1. Taunton, Somerset v. Middlesex 1. Bristol, Gloucestershire v. Sussex 1. Leicester, Leicestershire v. South Africans 1. Manchester, Lancashire (2nd XI.) v. York­ shire (2nd XI.) 4. Canterbury, Kent v. Surrey (Canterbury week) 4. Brighton, Sussex v. Hampshire 4. Birmingham, Warwickshire v. Derbyshire 4. Leicester, Leicestershire v. Yorkshire 4. Leyton, Essex v. Notts 4. Bristol, Gloucestershire v. Midd’esex 4. Manchester, Lancashire v. South Africans 4. Oval, Young Amateurs v. Young Profes­ sionals of Surrey 5. Northampton, Northants v. Surrey (2nd XI.) 8. Sheffield, Yorkshire v. Middlesex 8. Taunton, Somerset v. Worcestershire 8. Oval, Surrey v. Warwickshire 8. Bristol, Gloucestershire v. Kent 8. Brighton, Sussex v. Lancashire 8. Nottingham, Notts v. South Africans 8. Stoke, Staffordshire v. Yorkshire (2nd X I.) 8. Chesterfield, Derbyshire v. London County C.C. 11. Lord’s, M.C.C. a"d v. South ' fricans 11. Nottingham, Notts v. Middlesex 11. Bristol, Gloucestershire v. Worcestershire 11. Huddersfield, Yorkshire v. Warwickshire 11. Southampton, Hampshire v. Leicestershire 11. Oval, Surrey v. Sussex 11. Leyton, Essex v. Lancashire 11. Taunton, Somerset v. Kent. 15. Lord's, Middlesex v. Lancashire 15. Leeds, Yorkshire v. Essex 15. Worcester, Worcestershire v. Kent 15. Portsmouth, Hampshire v. Sussex 15. Derby, Derbyshire v. South Africans 17. Cardiff, Glamorganshire v. Surrey (2nd XI.) 18. Lord's, Middlesex v. Surrey 18. Brighton, Sussex v . m Yorkshire 18. Manchester, Lancashire v. Notts 18. Worcester, Worcestershire v. Gloucester­ shire 18. Tonbridge, Kent v. Hampshire 18. Leicester, Leicestershire v. Essex 19. Chippenham, W iltshire v. Surrey (2nd XI.) 22. Lord’s, Middlesex v. Kent 22. Taunton, Somerset v. Surrey 22. Liverpool, Lancashire v. Leicestershire 22. Cheltenham, Gloucestershire v. Yorkshire 22. Crystal Palace, London County C.C. v. Warwickshire 22. Brighton, Sussex v. South Africans 22. Oval, Surrey (2nd X I.) v. W iltshire 24. Ovalj Surrey (2nd X I.) v. Northampton­ shire 25. Manchester, Lancashire v. Derbyshire 25. In Sussex, Sussex v. Middlesex 25. Taunton, Somerset v. Yorkshire 2'. Cheltenham, Gloucestershire v. Surrey 25. Worcester, Worcestershire v. Leicestershire 25. Bournemouth, Hampshire v. Warwickshire (Bournemouth Festival) 25. Canterbury, Kent v. South Africans 29. Bournemouth, Hampshire v. Somerset (Bournemouth Festival) 29. Derby, Derbyshire v. Leicestershire 29. Hastings, Sussex v. Kent 29. Scarborough, Yorkshire v. M.C.C. and Ground (Scarborough Festival) 29. Oval, Surrey v. South Africans 29. Crystal Palace, London County C.C. v. W iltshire SE PTEM BER , 1. Oval, Surrey v. Kent 1. Lord’s, W . H. Slatter’s Benefit 1. Bournemouth, Gentlemen of the South v. Players of the South (Bournemouth Fes­ tival) 1. Scarborough, Yorkshire v. South Africans (Scarborough Festival) 5. Oval. Surrey v. Leicestershire 5, Scarborough, Mr. P. F. Warner’s X I. v. Mr. C. I. Thornton’s X I. (Scarborough Festival) 5. Hastings, South of England v. South Africans (Hastings Festival) 8. Hastings, North v. South (Hastings Fes­ tival) 12. Oval, Champion County v. Rest of Eng­ land (four days) CRICKET BAG S . Under the title o f “ May Models in Cricket Baps,” Mr. C. B. Fry refers in the “ Captain” for May to the cricket bags of several famous cricketers. A few of his comments are given below :— “ F. S. J .” —A great, big, aristocratic- looking bag is one you may come across on any of the big Yorkshire railway stations; it has three letters on it, “ F . S. J .” Better runs than come out o f that bag so very consistently it would be very difficult to fin d ; with the ball, too, who can do better on his day ? What a model to take as your o w n ; spotless flannels, blue white cricket pads and boots, a cool, firm head, with a pair of most resourceful eyes, ready to bat or bow l on any wicket. Watch F. S. Jack­ son, and learn how to play all-round cricket as it should be played, “ W . G .” —Domineering the whole railway station sits a bag waiting with the initials “ W . G .” Beautifully balanced bats live in this bag—bats that murmur softly as the bail glides or drives for four. A powerful, splendid model is William Gunn for anyone who has the sense to observe his method. To begin with, he has the knack of making his bat appear to have such a very broad face for the bowler. Perhaps he is the most correct playing model at the present time for a boy. “ W . R .” — His bag contains princi­ pally a b a ll; could you handle it as he does you would find teams stretching wide their arms to beg you to play for them every match. Find out by watching him the secret of his success; it lies in his length and command of the ball. Practise len gth ; don’t try to break as the only thing that is worth practising. When the team is being selected and talked over, remember the man “ who can bow l a length ” is nearly always inquired after. Rhodes with bat, ball, and in the field, will be a very good model for you. A genuine all-round cricketer. “ J. T. H .” — Another far-away-land bag. Many trips has it been to India and to Australia, this old b a g; a ball always lives in this bag. A beautiful run and length, and an almost perfect knowledge of the Lord’s cricket grou nd; watch and learn from him. There is a bat in the bag if you keep your eye on it. It is there, and one that helps Hearne to keep in very good practice. “ T. H .” —Gaze on it steadily, resting at the Oval, this way-worn bag, so honourably filled with good bats and runs. Simply “ T. H .” on its side. Tom Hayward it belongs to. Watch him play, and be content to get a quarter of his runs in a season. A fine player ; you may come early and go late, and may chance on a day Hayward has selected to spend at the w icket; that will be your chance to learn. “ J. T. T .” —This is a keen, alert, daring-looking b a g ; the very leather of it might have been the hide of a very good hunter. Every kind of neat daring have the bats inside this bag taken from their owner, both in this country and in Australia. After John has been at the wicket for ten minutes, I recommend him to you if you are quick of eye and foot, as a model. Tyldesley is here really as a field for boys—a most beautiful field; go and observe him ; he nearly always fields in the country, so you will have a chance of watching closely ; see him always on his toes, always anticipating, never slack or napping. THE METROPOLITAN CLUBS IN 1904. Among the opponents of the A d d is ­ com b e C.C. are Beckenham, Mitcham, Granville, London County, and Brixton Wanderers. C. Kenward is the captain of the first eleven, H . A. Flint captain of the second eleven, while the honorary secretary is F. W . Robarts, 23, Oliver Grove, South Norwood. From August 8th to August 20th inclusive the Addis­ combe Wanderers, with A . Cecil Beaton, 39, Lebanon Road, Croydon, as honorary secretary, will be touring, chiefly in Devonshire. The Addiscombe C.C. has a selection committee, consisting of C. Kenward, H . A. Flint, F. W. Robarts, and F. S. Long. MAY. 7. Sutton, y. Sutton 14. East Dulwich, v. Brixton Wanderers 23. Frant Road, v. Croydon JUNE. 4. Beckenham, v. Beckenham 8. Mitcham, v. Mitcham 11. Kenley, v. Kenlty 18. Oxted, v. Oxted 26. Wandsworth, v. Spencer JULY. 2. Norwood, v. Norwood 9. Lee, v. Granville (Lee) 16. Forest Hill, v. Forest Hill 30. Palace, v. London County AUGU8T. 1. Wandsworth, v. Spencer 6. Kenley, v. Kenley 13. Norbury, v. Norbury SEPTEMBER. 3. Mitcham, v. Mitcham 17. Palace, v. London County The honorary secretary o f the A r k l e y C.C. is G. G. Dumbelton, Organ Hall, Elstree. He 1has arranged matches against the best teams in the neighbour­ hood, as well as the M .C.C., the Stoics, Hampstead, Kensington Park, and Herts Club and Ground. The cricket week takes place in June. Howard Williams is the captain, and Chappellow is the ground bowler. MAY. 14. Arkley, v. Radlett 18. Btanmore, v. Stanmore Park 23. Mill Hill, v. Mill Hill School 28. Barnet, v. Barnet