Cricket 1904

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AGENTS A L L OVER TH E WORLD. A T TH E SIGN OF TH E W IC K E T - By F. S. A sh ley -C ooper . FEATS, FACTS AND FIGURES OF 1903. (Continued from page 52). Sussex v. Gloucestershire, at Brighton, June 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.—For the latter G. L. Jessop made 286—out of 355 whilst ia—in 175 minutes. He reached 50 in 30 minutes, 100 in 70 minutes, and 200 in 120 minutes. In the first innings of Sussex C. B. Fry (83), when he had made 78, trod down his wicket in commencing to run. The umpire, Mycroft (T.), rightly gave a decision of “ not out.” Cambridge University v. Worcestershire, at Cambridge, June 4th, 5th, and 6th.—Only Cuffe (J.) and Solly (C.) bowled, whilst Cambridge University scored 208 for one wicket in their second innings. Middlesex v. Yorkshire, at Lord’s, June 4th, 5th, and 6th.—After luncheon on the first day, in ihe first innings of Yorkshire, the last six wickets fell for eight runs in thirty minutes in 61 balls. Notts v. Essex, at Nottingham, June 4th, 5th, and 6th. —On the last day, in the second innings of Essex, Gunn (J.) and Hallam (A. W .) bowled unchanged for nearly three hours and three-quarters. Gloucestershire v. Lancashire, at Bristol, June 8th, 9th, and 10th.—For Gloucestershire, G. L. Jessop made 168—out of 272 obtained whilst in - in 175 minutes. He reached 60 in 45 minutes, and 100 in 115 minutes. M.C.C. and Ground v. Leicestershire, at Lord’s, June 8th, 9th, and 10th,—At one time in the first innings of M.C.C. and Ground, Braund, L. C. (42) and Trott, A. E. (54) added 60 runs in twenty minutes. Cambridge University v. Philadelphians, at Cambridge, June 8th, 9th, and 10th.—At one time, in the second innings of the Phila­ delphians, J. A. Lester batted fifty minutes without making a run. Essex v. Sussex, at Leyton, June 11th, 12th and 13th.—At one time in the first innings of Sussex, Mead (W.) obtained four wickets without a run being made from him. Yorkshire v. Cambridge University, at Sheffitld, June 15th and 16th.—In the second innings of the latter (39) the first seven wickets fell for 16 runs. Kent v. Sussex, at Tonbridge, June 15th, 16th and 17th.—This match was abandoned without a ball being bowled, owing to rain. So saturated was the ground that the decision was arrived at on the second afternoon. Somerset v. Hampshire, at Bath, June 15th, 16th and 17th.—This match was aban­ doned without a ball being bowled, owing to rain. On the second day the water was three feet deep on part of the enclosure, and on the last day four feet, owing to the over­ flowing of the Avon. It was altogether re­ markable that, in the circumstances, the decision to abandon the match was not announced until the third day. Middlesex v. Essex, at Lord’s, June 15th, 16th and 17th.—This match was abandoned without a ball leing bowled, owing to rain. Worcestershire v. Kent, at Worcester, June 18th, 19th and 20th.— In the first innings of Hampshire (30) the last seven wickets fell for three runs, the last five falling with the score unaltered. Sussex v. Cambridge University, at Brighton, June 22nd, 23rd and 24th.—Set 322 to win, Cambridge University obtained that number for the loss of eight wickets, winning by two wickets four minutes before time. Derbyshire v. Leicestershire, at Derby, June 25th, 26th and 27th. — In the first innings of Derbyshire, Gill (G.) bowled fourteen no-balls, being called for stepping over the crease. Hampshire v. Worcestershire, at South­ ampton, June 29th, 30th and July 1st.—In the second innings of Hampshire the name of Webb (A.) appears thus in the score-sheet: “ Webb (A.), hit wicket, b Wilson (G. A.), 1.” He played the ball and the bat slipped from his grasp, going high in the air over his head and falling on his wicket. Yorkshire v. Surrey, at Sheffield, June 29th, 30th, and July 1st.—In the first innings of Yorkshire, Richardson (T.), whilst bowling, hit the middle and leg stumps very hard indeed without dislodging a bail, and the ball went away to the boundary at fine-leg at a rare pace. Richardson sent back Hirst (G. H.) and Rhodes (W.) with his two following deliveries, and so very narrowly escaped the hat-trick. When Tunnicliffe (J.) was bowled by Richardson in the second innings of Yorkshire, a bail was driven into a pocket of his trousers, and the batsman walked back to the pavilion unaware of its resting-place. The bail was brought in by the next man in, Smith (F.). Somerset v. Gloucestershire, at Bath, July 2nd and 3rd.—In the second innings of Gloucestershire, G. L. Jessop made 62 out of 67 in 25 minutes and, in all, 81 out of 89 in 40 minutes. He reached 40 in 14 minutes. Notts v. Lancashire, at Nottingham, July 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.—When stumps were drawn on the last day it was discovered that Gunn (J.) was 49 not out. In order that he might obtain his 50, the players returned to their places in the field, the wickets were reset, and a couple of balls sent down, from which the batsmen named obtained the single. Worcestershire v. Somerset, at Worcester, July 6th, 7th, and 8th.—On the first day 570 runs were obtained for the loss of twelve wickets, Somerset being dismissed for 143 and Worcestershire replying with 472 for two wickets. The Worcestershire total was advanced from 200 to 400 in 70 minutes, from 200 to 300 occupying 35 minutes. H. K. Foster, who made five four’s from consecutive balls delivered by North ( ), at one time increased his score by 50 in 18 minutes, making 48 from three consecutive overs. H. K. Foster (216) and Bowley, F. (148) added 250 rnns for the second wicket in 110 minutes. On the first day Foster scored 2L0* in 135 minutes out of 310 obtained whilst in. Lancashire v. Philadelphians, at Man­ chester, July 6th, 7th, and 8th.— On the first day of the match the wind was so strong that soap was used in order that the bails might be kept in position. In the second innings of Lancashire, J. B. King at one time took five wickets (all clean bowled) for seven runs in fifteen balls. On three occasions during the innings he took two wickets with consecutive balls, obtaining the last three in five balls. In the second innings of the Philadelphians, N. Z. Graves (103*) made his last 60 runs out of 70 obtained whilst in in 30 minutes. Gentlemen v. Players, at Lord’s, July 6th, 7th, and 8th.—In the second innings ot the Gentlemen, C. B. Fry (232*) and A. C.