Cricket 1905

84 CRICKET: A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. A pril 27, 1905. Worcestershire v. Oxford University, at Worcester, July 7th. 8th, 9th.—Set 400 to win in 245 minutes, Oxford University made 403 for 7 wickets in 241 minutes—G. G. M. Bennett scoring 131 and J. E. Raphael 111— after Worcestershire had declared at 254 for 6 wickets. The ’Varsity really won by four wickets, before C. D. Melver was out, there evidently being a misunderstanding in the score-box. Kent v. Sussex, at Tunbridge Wells, July 11th, 12th, 13th.—In the first innings of Sussex, Blythe (C.) delivered his first 12 overs (72 balls) for 1 run, that being all that was scored from his bowling in an hour. In the second innings of Sussex K. S. Ranjitsinhji made 50 out of 64 in 40 minutes, 60 out of 77 in 55 minutes, 100 out of 137 in 95 minutes, 118 out of 155 in 110 minutes, and, in all, 135 out of 179 in 125 minutes. Warwickshire v. Surrey, at Edgbaston, July 11th, 12th, 13th.—In the first innings of Surrey, Hayward (T.) made 64 of the first 77 runs obtained and was then dismissed. Middlesex v. Essex, at Lord’s, July 11th, 12th, 13th.—C. C. Pilkington fielded the whole of the first day for Middlesex, but on the second day made way for J. H. Stogdon, who scored 23* and 96. Derbyshire v. Lancashire, at Derby, July 14th, 15th, 16th.—In the first innings of Der­ byshire W. Brearley took four wickets in an over (of six balls), G. Curgenven and Cadman falling to the first two and A. E. Lawton and Warren (A. R.) to the last two. Somerset v. Hampshire, at Taunton, July 14th, loth, 16th.—In the second innings of Somerset H. Martyn (68) and A. E. Newton (28*) added 90 runs for the eight wicket in 30 minutes. Captain 0. H. Palmer, who re­ appeared for Hampshire after an absence of three years, had assisted Worcestershire against Oxford University, at Worcester, on July 7th, 8th, 9th. Leicestershirev.Warwickshire,at Leicester, July 18th, 19th, 20th.—On the first day of the match T. S. Fishwick (113) obtained his hundred before lunch. Notts v. Gloucestershire, at Nottingham, July 18th, 19th, 20th.—On the first day Gloucestershire scored 591 for nine wickets in 330 minutes. G. L. Jessop made 206 out of 317 in 150 minutes, reaching 50 in 30 mins., 100 in 70 mins., and 200 in 140 mins. Jessop (206) and L. D. Brownlee (94) added 111 runs—Jessop 54 and Brownlee 67—for the fourth wicket in 45 minutes, 100 being scored in 35 minutes. Derbyshire v. Essex, at Chesterfield, July 18th, 19th, 20th.—On the first day Essex scored 524 for eight wickets. P. A. Perrin, whilst making 343*, took part in three partnerships of 100 or more runs, adding 120 for the second wicket with F. L. Fane (63), 126 for the fourth with Rev. F. H. Gilling­ ham (43), and 141 for the eighth with J. W . H. T. Douglas (47). On the second day 519 runs were made for six wickets, Essex scoring 73 for two and Derbyshire 446 for four. Perrin in his 343* hit 68 fours. Reeves was clean bowled by the first ball he received in each innings — from Warren (A. R.) in the first and from Bestwick (W.) in the second. Derbyshire (548 and 149 for one) beat Essex (597 and 97) by nine wickets, after the latter had led off with a score of 597. Surrey v. Yorkshire, at the Oval, July 18th, 19th 20th.—Each side was captained by a lord--Surrey by Lord Dalmeny and York­ shire by Lord Hawke. Sussex v. Surrey, at Brighton, July 21st, 22nd, 23rd.—In his innings of 112 Hayward (T.) made 43 out of 50 in 35 mins., 50 out of 71 in 45 mins., 100 out of 149 in 90 mins., and 112 out of 167 in 100 mins. It was his second hundred in the match. Surrey v. Somerset, at the Oval, July 25th, 26th, 27th.—In the first innings of Surrey the fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth wickets fell for 1 rnn, Abel (R.) being out at 99, and Less (W. S.), Stedman (F.), H. C. McDonell and Gooder (L.) at 100. Surrey v. Notts, at the Oval, August 1st, 2nd, 3rd.—On the first day of the match the first 10 runs made by Notts were extras. On the first day £99 16s. 6d. was collected for Abel (R-), and on the second £57 10s. 2d. There was no collection on the third day. Somerset v. Middlesex, at Taunton, August 1st, 2nd, 3rd.—J. Douglas (114), on the first day, completed his hundred before lunch. Yorkshire v. Lancashire, at Leeds, August 1st, 2nd, 3rd.—Played for the benefit of Hirst (G. H.). During the three days 78,792 persons passed the turnstiles, 31,826 on the first day, 61,579 on the second, and 15,387 on the third. As many as 54,458 paid for admission. A collection on the first day realised £63 4s. 6d. and on the second £40 3s. There was no collection on the third day. The subscription listamountedto£1,442 8s. Id. Altogether the total receipts were £4,887 12s., and the payments £1,184 10s., soHirst netted £3,703 2s. (Other big Yorkshire benefits have been Brown (J. T.) £2,465; Peel (R.) £2,200; Hunter (D.) £1,950; Tunnicliffe (J.) £1,700; and Wainwright (E.) £1,366). On the second day A. C. MacLaren batted 85 minutes for 5 runs. It was stated, as a curious fact, that during the three days the spectators consumed 135,000 bananas. Leicestershire v. South Africans, at Leices­ ter, August 1st, 2nd, 3rd.—In the second innings of Leicestershire Gill (G.) made 38 runs (four 6’s, three 4’s and a 2) from two consecutive overs delivered by Middleton (J.). Altogether, he hit 62 out of 83 in 35minutes. (To be continued.) TH E METROPOL ITAN CLUBS IN 1905. ( Continued from Page 78.) The honorary secretary of the B ic k l e y P a r k C.C. is Mr. T. E. Hodgson, Oak Cottage, Lake Avenue, Bromley. He has arranged an excellent list of matches, and among opposing teams are The Wanderers, Incogniti, Sidcup, Tonbridge, Eastbourne, Nondescripts, Blackheath, London County, Beckenham, the Mote (Maidstone); indeed all the matches are against strong teams. The teams will be selected by Messrs. L. A. Shuter, the old Surrey County player, F. de L. Solb6 the old Kent player, A. Jeffery, E. R. Bouch, A. W. Bowley, T. P. Hilder, T. E. Hodgson, F. W. Simmonds, and E. A. Willett. H. Foxley is the ground man. APRIL. 29. 'Bickley, v. Wanderers MAY. 1. Bickley, v. Incogniti 6. Bickley, v. Sidcup 13. Tonbridge, v. Tonbridge 20. Blackheath, v. Blackheath 27. Bickley, v. Beckenham JUNE. 3. Bickley, v. Hayes 7. Tonbridge, v. Tonbridge School 10. Bickley, v. Mote 12, Bromley, v. Bromley 17. Bickley, v. Beckenham 24. Bickley, v. Blackheath JULY. 1. Bickloy, v. Eltham 5. Maidstone, v. Mote 8. Sidcup, v. Sidcup 14. Eastbourne, v. Eastbourne* 19. Beckenham, v. Beckenham 22. Bickley, v. Granville 29. Bickley. v. Keston AUGUST. 5. Bickley, v. Tonbridge 7. Bickley, v. Bromley 12. Bickley, v. London County 19. Bickley, v. Streatham 26. Bickley, v. Bromley SEPTEMBER. 2. Bickley, v. Coachmen and Gardeners Most of the best clubs in the neigh­ bourhood of Bromley are encountered by the B rom le y C.C., whose honorary secretaries are Messrs. A. E. Eamshaw, “ Wilmington,” Durham Avenue, and F. M. Smith, “ Fairnbourne,” Hoiwood Road. Mr. Eamshaw is also the captain, while the ground man is H. Smith. The managers of matches are Messrs. A. E. Earnshaw, A. H. Bennett, E. A. Bumie, A. H. Hewett, R. H. Hayne, O. L. Gregory, R. Stuart, R. R. Barker, A. E. Brooks, J. Weeks and R. How-Smith. Among the opposing teams are Granville, Nondescripts, Lessness Park, Blackheath, Bickley Park, Beckenham, The Wan­ derers, Whitgift Wanderers, Charlton Park and Sidcup. APRIL. 29. Bromley, v. Eltham MAY. 6. Lee, v. Granville 13. Bromley, v. Nondescripts 20. Sydenham, v. Ibis 27. Abbey Wood, v. I^essness Park JUNE. 3. Bromley, v. Blackheath 10. Bromley, v. Granville 12. Bromley, v. Bickley Park* 17. Bromley, v. l^essness Park 21. Beckenham, v. Beckenham* 24. Sidcup, v. Sidcup 29. Bromley, v. Wanderers* JULY. 8. Bromley, v. Ibis 15. Bromley, v. Barnes 22. Eltham, v. Eltham 29. Bromley, v. Whitgift Wanderers AUOUST. 5. Bromley, v. Dulwich 7. Bickley, v. Bickley Park* 12. Bromley, v. Sidcup 19. Bromley, v. Beckenham 26. Bickley, v. Bickley Park SEPTEMBER. 2. Bromley, v. Charlton Park * One-day matches. A strong list of matches is on the card of the C h is w ic k P a r k C.O., of which Mr. W. H. L. Horton is the.honorary secretary, 13, Blenheim Road, Bedford Park, W. Among opposing clubs are Kensington Park, Richmond, M.C.C., H.A.C., Surbiton, Marlborough Blues, Hampstead, London County, Incogniti and Upper Tooting, from which it will be seen that the club has need to put a strong eleven in the field. The Home Week takes place in the middle of July. APRIL. 29. Chiswick Park, v. Kensington Park MAY. 6. Richmond, v. Richmond 13. Ealing, v. Ealing 20. Chiswick Park, v. St. Thomas’s Hospital 27. Hounslow, v. Hounslow Garrison JUNE. 3. Cliiswick^IIouse, v. Chiswick House 10. Chiswick Park, v. St. Thomas’s Hospital 12. Chiswick Park, v. Teddington 13. Chiswick Park, v. Upper Tooting 17. Chiswick Park, v. Old Cranleighans 24. Surbiton, v. Surbiton