Cricket 1907

J u l y 11, 1907. CRICKET : A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. 267 O B ITU ARY . M r . J . A . M u r d o c h . Mr. John Alexander Murdoch, who died of cancer in the throat at 17, Elm Tree Road, St. John’sWood, on Saturday morning last, was born on November 3rd, 1846, and was therefore in his sixty- iirst year at the time of his decease. In 1871 he succeeded the late Sidney Dark as Assistant Secretary to the M.C.C., and seven years later was appointed to a similar position in connection with the Middlesex County C.C. Each of the posts he continued to occupy until his death, fulfilling his duties with much ability, and becoming very popular with all. In September, 1886, he received as a testimonial tbe part profits accruing from the match between the Australians and an England Eleven at Lord’s, whilst this year the Middlesex v. Essex match was set aside as a benefit for him, the M.C.C. themselves heading the subscrip­ tion list with five hundred pounds. Duting 1903-4 Mr. Murdoch accom­ panied the M.C.C.’s team to Australia as Manager, but the trip did not effect as much improvement in him as was ex­ pected. A “ Chat ” with him appeared in the December number of Cricket in 1904. The funeral will take place at Paddington to-day at 3 p.m. D r . 0 . L a t h a m . Dr. Charles Latham, who died at Sandbach, in Cheshire, on Saturday last, in his ninety-first year, was a very keen cricketer all his life, and when over eighty years of age journeyed to London in order to see the Australians play. Last year, upon completing his ninetieth birthday, he was presented with a birthday-cake with a representation on the top of a bat, wicket, and ball, and the inscription “ 90 and not out.” He was father of the late Mr. William Henry Latham, surgeon, who appeared at various times for the Gentlemen of Yorkshire, the Gentlemen of Stafford­ shire, the Gentlemen of Cheshire, the Gentlemen of Shropshire, and the Gentle­ men of Derbyshire. During his latter years he used to attend the local matches in a bath-chair. © o r m p o r t B e i t c * . The Editor does not hold himself responsible for the opinions of his correspondents. TESTIMONIAL TO MR. G. H. S. TROTT. To the Editor of C R IC K E T . Silt,—At the meeting held at the Beehive Exchange on the 3rd inst. it was unani­ mously decided to tend to Mr. G. H. S. Trott, the well-known cricketer, who was captain of the 1896 Australian team, a testimonial. It was thought by those present that it should take the form of a national undertaking. Thinking that numerous English friends of his would like to subscribe to the fund, we have taken the liberty of drawing your attention to the matter. Thanking you in anticipation, — We remain, yours, etc., H. C. BOYDELL. G. FAUCKNER. (Joint Secs.) Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, May 30. GENTLEMEN v. PLAYERS. Played at Lord’s on July 8, 9, and 10. Drawn. There were two changes from the adver­ tised sides, Napier appearing in place of Mason, who was indisposed, and Buckenham being given the preference over Wass. The weather on the first day was dull and cheer­ less, the absence of the sunshine detracting much from the enjoyment of the game. Hayward’s innings, however, compensated for the unpleasant conditions, and, if not a very bright display, it was certainly a sound one and, perhaps, the best seen during the season. He was at times very cautious, but his methods were excusable considering that the Gentlemen’ s bowling was always of a very high standard and never became mastered. Hobbs, going in first, was bowled by Brearley for a couple, his downfall being obviously due to over-anxiety to score. With only 27 on the board, Tyldesley was sent back by means of a brilliant catch at third man by Jones, whilst at 48 Braund fell to a catch at the wicket off Napier. With Tarrant in, the play became rather slow, but the pair succeed­ ed in adding 32 for the fourth wicket ere another good catch by Jones disposed of the Australian. A little later an appeal was made against the light, but after some dis­ cussion was disallowed. Sharp, who never appeared at ease, was bowled at 101, half the side then being out, and eight runs later lunch was taken, Hayward then being 59. After the interval Hirst rendered his captain much assistance, their association resulting in 117 being added for the sixth wicket. At times the play was rather slow, but always inter­ esting, the bowling being so good and steady that no liberties could be taken with it. At 218 Hirst, who hit eleven 4’s, most of them fine strokes to leg, in his 57, was out to another brilliant catch in the slips by Jones. Arnold remained whilst 37 were added, being seventh out at 255, but at 264 Rhodes and Buckenham were bowled by Brearley with consecutive balls, and eight later Oates also fell a victim to him. Hayward was left to carry out his bat for a perfect 146, made out of 278 in two hundred and seventy-five minutes. He hit well all round the wicket, his driving being especially noteworthy ; his chief hits were eighteen 4’s, four 3’s, and thirteen 2’s. The features of the innings, apart from Hayward’s display, were the fine fielding of Jones and the untiring energy of Brearley, who took seven of the wickets for 103. At the end of the day, Warner and Fane made 28 together without loss against Buckenham and Hirst, the former making a couple of capital hits to leg off the Essex bowler. On Tuesday, the wicket assisted the attack to such an extent that twenty-two wickets fell for 311 runs, Arnold and Tarrant for the one side and Napier and Brearley for the other performing ex­ cellently. The overnight not-outs remained together until 47, when Fane was caught in the slips. Hill was bowled by the second ball he received, but Warner remained until 76, when he was third out for a chanceless innings of 36, which lasted eighty - five minutes. Ten later Foster misjudged a ball, and gave the easiest of catches to Braund, and at 90, after the innings had been in progress an hour and three-quarters, Jones was caught at the wicket, half the side then being out. Jessop and Crawford made a useful stand, but the former was missed low down in the slips by Braund when he had made only 5. Crawford was the first to leave, at 107, but Jessop followed fifteen runs later, and Douglas was eighth out at 126. Napier then went in, and, playing a strictly defensive game, rendered MacGregor much assistance. It was during their partnership that the first change in the bowling was made, Buckenham and Rhodes going on for Arnold and Tarrant. The pair were together for half-an-hour, and during that period put on 33 for the ninth wicket. MacGregor played a steady and most service­ able game, succeeding where better men had failed, and making his runs at a time when runs were of moment to his side. When Brearley was bowled, last man, at 160, lunch was taken. Arnold and Tarrant each took four wickets, bu,t their bowling was better than their figures would suggest. The Players, holding the very useful lead of 118, lost Hobbs, who never appeared comfortable, at 21, Tylde&ley at 37, and Hayward at 58. The last-named seemed to be very unenterprising—he was certainly slow—and when he was bowled by Napier at 58 had been in fifty-five minutes for 16. Braund and Tarrant, who was more free than usual, and who was twice missed early in his innings, added 40 in twenty-five minutes. Both were disposed of by brilliant catches by Jones, who sent Tarrant back by taking the ball left-handed at arms length. Hirst suc­ cumbed first ball, Sharp was lbw at 116, and Arnold run out one later. The last two wickets added 21, leaving the Gentlemen 257 to win. Napier bowled splendidly, and thoroughly deserved his success. He was very accurate and got up quickly off the pitch, and was very well supported in the field. The light was poor when Warner and Fane went in, but not bad enough in the opinion of the umpires to justify an adjourn­ ment. Warner was the first to leave, at 37, and four later Fane played on. With the score unaltered, stumps were drawn, the Gentlemen, with eight wickets in hand, then requiring 216 to win. Yesterday no play was possible on account of rain, a very interesting match being spoilt in consequence. Score and analysis :— P layers . First innings. Hayward (Surrey), not out 146 Hobbs (Surrey), b Brearley 2 Tyldesley (Lancashire), c Jones, b Brearley ..........14 Braund (Somerset), c Mac­ Gregor, b Napier .......... Tarrant(Middlesex),cJones, b Napier ... ..........11 Sharp(Lancashire),bNapier 1 Hirst (Yorkshire), c Jones, b Brearley.......... ..........57 Arnold (Worcestershire), c MacGregor, b Brearley ... 13 Rhodes ( Yorkshire), b Brearley ........................ 2 Buckenham (Essex), b Brearley ........................ 0 Oates (Notts), b Brearley ... 1 B 12, lb 3, nb 3 ..........18 Second innings. b Napier ......... 16 c MacGregor, b Brearley.......... 9 c MacGregor, b Napier ..........11 10 c Jones, b Napier 27 c Jones, b Napier 29 lbw, b Napier ... 5 c Foster, b Napier 0 run out .......... 9 b Brearley.......... 6 b Brearley.......... 7 not out................. 8 B3,lb 2,wl,nb5 11 Total ...138 Total ... ..........278 G entlemen . P. F. Warner (Middle: ex), b Tarrant........................ 36 b Hirst F.L.Fane (Essex),c Braund, b Tarrant........................19 b Tarrant A.J.L.Hill (Hants), b Arnold 1 R.E.Foster(Worcestershire), c Braund, b Arnold ... 19 A. O. Jones (Notts), c Oates, b Tarrant........................ 7 notout... G. L. Jessop (Gloucester­ shire), b Arnold .......17 J. N. Crawford (Surrey), b Arnold......... .......14 J. W. H. T. Douglas (Essex), c Hirst, b Tarrant ......... 8 notout... G. MacGregor (Middlesex), b Rhodes ..................... 30 G. G. Napier (Cambridge University), not out ... 3 W .Brearley (1-ancashire), b Buckenham ............... 1 B 4, lb 1 ................. 5 19 18 Total ...160 Total (2 wkts) 41