Cricket 1907

20 CRICKET : A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. F eb . 28, 1907. Somerset v. Warwickshire, at Taunton, May 17th and 18th.— In the first innings of Somerset, Field (F. E .), whilst bowling, put out his elbow. Warwickshire’ s total of 44 in their second innings is their lowest in first-class cricket. Bailey (A. E.) at one time took six wickets for two runs. Derbyshire t . Lancashire, at Derby, May 21st, 22nd and 23rd.— In the second innings of Lancashire, Sharp, J. (69), when 26, had his wicket hit by a ball from Warren (A. R .), but no bail fell. Leicestershire v. Derbyshire, at Leicester, May 24th and 25th.—During the course of this match A . E , Lawton, the Derbyshire captain, received a wire from some members of the Committee, asking him, in the name of the Committee, not to try bowling experi­ ments in the match then in progress. (A. E. Lawton during the week had himself gone on early against both Lancashire and Leicestershire), In consequence of the message, Lawton resigned the captaincy, to which, on May 30th, L. G. W right was appointed. Essex v. Kent, at Leyton, May 24th, 25th and 26th.— In the second innings of Kent on three occasions two batsmen found themselves at the same wicket, and each time Kent, instead of experiencing the loss of a wicket, had their score augmented by an overthrow. Lancashire v. Surrey, at Manchester, May 24th, 25th and 26th.— Cuttell (W . R.) at one time bowled for 75 minutes whilst only three runs were scored off him. Middlesex v. Sussex, at Lord’s, May 24th. 25th and 26th.— In the second innings of Sussex, when C. B. Fry and Vine (J.) had made 54 together without being separated for ihe fir«*t wicket, the former, in attempting a run off Hearne (J. T .), damaged the tendon Achilles in his left leg, fell, and was run out. The Middlesex men assisted him into the Pavilion. Fry did not play in a great match again duriLg the season. Sussex v. Derbyshire, at Brighton, May 28th and 29th.— On his first appearance for Sussex in an inter-County match, Dwyer (E. B.) made 22 not out and 14 and took one wicket for 29 runs and nine for 35. Surrey v. Gloucestershire, at the Oval, May 28th and 29th. —In the firbt innings (77) of Gloucestershire the last seven wickets fell for 15 runs in 30 minutes, five wickets going down in three overs for a couple. Set 122 to win, Surrey made that number without loss, Hayward and J. E. Raphael each scoring 61 not out. Lancashire v. Nottinghamshire, at Liver- nool, May 28th and 29th. —In the first innings (48) of Nottinghamshire the last eight wickets fell for 11 runs in 32 minutes. During the first day Wass (T.) took sixteen wickets for 69 runs— eight for 25 and eight for 44. Although all forty wickets fell ior only 260 runs, nobody obtained spectacles. M .C.C. and Ground v. Leicestershire, at Lord’s, May 28th and 29th.— In the first innings of Leicestershire, Mtad (W .) at one time took five wickets for 7 runs, including four for 1. In the second innings of M.C.C. and Ground (118) the last seven wickets fell for 25 runs, Uill (G.) taking six for 16, and Leicestershire thereby winning a close game by 16 runs. Essex v. Derbyshire, at Leyton, May 31st, June 1st and 2nd.— In the second innings of Essex, the wind was so strong that a bowling screen was blown down. Middlesex v. Gloucestershire, at Lord’s, May 31st, June 1st and 2nd.—During the first quarter of an hour of this match Gloucestershire made no runs from the bat, J£. Barnett ajid Wrathall (H .) in. Yorkshire v. Lancashire, at Bradford, June 4th and 5th.— In the first innings of Yorkshire, Grimshaw (C. H .) battea 40 minutes ere making a run. Essex v. Gloucestershire, at Leyton, June 4th and 5th.—In the first innings of Gloucestershire, G. L . Jessop (34), when 16, was bowled by Buckenham (C. P.), but given not out by the umpire, who thought that, as the bail took so long to fall, it was disturbed by the breeze, and not by the impact of the ball with the wicket. Hampshire v. Derbyshire, at Southampton, June 4th, 5th and 6th.— In the second innings of Hampshire A. J. L. Hill made an 8, including a four overthrow. Middlesex v. Somerset, at Lord’s, June 4th, 5th and 6th.—During the first afternoon a little excitement was caused by a small fire breaking out on the grand stand. It was not serious, however, and had been got under by the time two fire-engines arrived upon the scene. Lancashire v. Kent, at Manchester, June 7th, 8th and 9th.— T . Ainscough re-appeared for Lancashire in this match, after an absence of twelve years. Tyldesley (J. T.) made the highest individual innings (295 not out) of the season, scoring 52 out of 96 in 65 minutes. 100 „ 205 „ 125 150 „ 290 „ 170 200 „ 381 „ 225 250 „ 467 „ 280 295 „ 520 „ 315„ Nottinghamshire v. Essex, at Nottingham, June 7th, 8th and 9th.— In the first innings of Nottinghamshire, Buckenham (C. P.) bowled A . O. Jones with a ball which smashed the leg-stump. Whilst J. W . H. T. Douglas and C. P. McGahey were together in the second innings of Essex the crowd objected so strongly to their defensive tactics, and became so abusive, that play was sus­ pended for ten minutes, the umpires and players reclining on the ground until the disturbance had subsided. Surrey v. Sussex, at the Oval, June 11th, 12th and 13th.— In the first innings of Sussex N. A. Knox bowled Leach (G.) with a ball which broke a stump, and in the second innings, when bowling Cox (G.), sent a bail 45 yards. Kent v. Somerset, at Gravesend, June 11th and 12th.— In the second innings of Somerset H . Martyn hit two balls out of the ground, a third having to be requibitioned. Middlesex v. Nottinghamshire, at Lord’s, June 11th, 12th and 13th.—Set 399 to win, Middlesex, with Murrell (H. R.) absent, injured, scored 346. Surrey v. Kent, at the Oval, June 14th and 15th.— In the second innings of Kent when the last man—Fielder (A.) went in and joined Woolley (F. E.) 19 runs were required, and these were obtained, Kent winning by one wicket. Leicestershire v. Nottinghamshire, at Leicester, June 18th and 19th.— In the first innings of Nottinghamshire six men were leg-before-wicket. Set 117 to win, Notting­ hamshire made that number without loss, A. O. Jones scoring 74 not out and Ire- monger (J.) 42. Derbyshire v. Warwickshire, at Derby, June 18th and 19th.— In the first innings of Derbyshire Hargreave (S.), on the first day, bowled 31 balls for five runs and five wickets. Kent v. Hampshire, at Tonbridge, June 18th and 19th.—After luncheon on the first day play was suspended for half-an-hour while the funeral of Herbert Hearne, who placed for Kent in 1884-5-6, was taking place at Chalfont St. Giles, in Bucks. Gloucestershire v. Surrey, at Bristol, June 18th and 19th.— Toogood, of Clifton, after an absence of six years, re-appeared for Gloucestershire. By the end of the first day Surrey, after disposing of Glouceslershire for 242, had made 127 (two extras) for three wickets, of which number Hayward (T.) claimed 100 not out—the only double figure. M.C.C. and Ground v. Worcestershire, at Lord’ s, June 21st, 22nd and 23rd.— In the first innings of the former Humphries (J.) hit eleven 4’ s in his 53. Gloucestershire v. Lancashire, at Glouces­ ter, June 21st, 22nd and 23rd.— Percy H. Ford, who was making his debut for Gloucestershire, was Gft. 6in. in height. In the first innings of Gloucestershire, Board, J. H. (76 not out), when he had made 19, was so severely hurt by a ball bowled by Harry (F.) that he fell to the ground in agony. A local doctor, who chanced to be present, ran to his assistance, but was prevented from attending to the injured player by the Lancashire captain, A. H. Hornby, who endeavoured to forcibly remove him. G. L. Jessop then appeared upon the ground, and acting upon his suggestion, the doctor retired, but afterwards requested the honorary manager of the match to order the withdrawal of the whole Lancashire team from the field! Leicestershire v. Essex, at Leicester, June 21st, 22nd and 23rd.— In the first innings of Essex J. W . H. T. Douglas batted an hour for nine—all singles. In the first innings of the home side V. F. S. Crawford hit Mead (W .) over the Pavilion twice in succession. Kent v. Middlesex, at Tonbridge, June 21st, 22nd and 23rd.—At the end of the match Huish (F. H .), lame, went in last man twelve minutes before time and, with K. L. Hutchings, successfully played out time. Nottinghamshire v. Yorkshire, at Notting­ ham, June 21st, 22nd and 23rd.— In the first inuings of Yorkshire Denton, D. (107) made his first 50 by means of ten 4’ s and ten singles. Surrey v. West Indians, at the Oval, June 25th and 26th.—In the first innings of Surrey J. E. Raphael made 42 singles in his score of 71. As many as five men were run out in the second innings of the West Indians. After the conclusion of the match A. E. Harragin threw the ball 119 yds. 2ft. M.C.C. and Ground v. Cambridge Uni­ versity, at Lord’s, June 25th, 26th and 27th. — In the second innings of Cambridge C. C. Page was dismissed in an unusual manner. Wnilst backing up, his partner (L. G. Colbeck^ drove back a ball which glanced off the hand of the bowler (Mead, \V.) into the wicket, Page at ihe time being out of tis ground. Yorkshire v. Kent, at Sheffield, June 25th, 26th and 27th.— in the first innings of York­ shire Tunnicliffe (J.) was bowled by a ball from Fielder (A.) which sent a bail 45 yards. In the same innings Fielder bowled Lord Hawke, and C. H . B. Martham, the Kent captain, invited the batsman to resume his innings, as the bails had been blown off ere the wicket was struck; the request was not acceded to. In the first innings of Kent Hirst (G. H .), in bowling Seymour (Jas.), broke a stump. Leicestershire v. Kent, at Leicester, June 28th, 29th and 30th.—This was the first match ever played between the two sides. Worcestershire v. Kent, at Worcester, July 2nd, 3rd and 4th. —After losing the toss 17 times in succession, Kent won it. Oxford University, v. Cambridge Uni­ versity, at Lord’s, July 5th, 6th and 7th.— During the first innings of Cambridge E. G. Martin was no-balled by Carlin (J.) for going over the crease, but the bowler hearing