Cricket 1907

A ug . 1, 1907. CRICKET : A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. 317 T H E S O U T H AFRICANS. 19 th M a tc h o f th e T o u r . ENGLAND v. SOUTH AFRICA.. ( second test m a t c h .) Played at Leeds on July 29, 30, and 31. England won by 53 runs. It was a disappointment to all concerned that fine weather was not enjoyed for this important match. There had been rain during the previous night, and at half-past ten on the first morning a shower fell and made the wicket very soft. To such an extent did the ball beat the bat during the first day that twenty wickets went down for 211 runs, England, when stumps were drawn being nine runs behind with all their wickets in hand. The play was very keen and exciting throughout, and was witnessed by quite ten thousand people in the afternoon. The South African team was precisely the same as that which proved so successful against the M.C.C. eighteen months ago, whilst, except that Knox dis­ placed Crawford, the England side was identical with the one which took the field at Lord’s at the begin­ ning of the month. The omission of Crawford, after his all-round success against the visitors in the Surrey match at the Oval, .and with the wicket as it was, came as a great surprise. England won the toss, but just as they were about to go in another shower fell and caused a short delay. Hayward and Fry com­ menced tfce batting against Vogler and Schwarz, and runs came from the very start, six being obtained off the former’s first over, Hayward making a two and a three, and Fry a single. With only nine scored, however, the latter was bowled by the first ball— almost a full pitch—of Vogler’s second over. When Tyldesley went in, Hayward, seeing that the wicket would become more difficult, hit out, and when play had been in progress half-an-hour, claimed 20 of the 26 runs scored. Ten minutes later, when 34 had been made, there was another shower, and no further play was possible before lunch. As events proved, England did well to obtain first innings, the wicket being easier before the adjournment than at any other time during the day. After the interval Faulkner bowled to Tyldesley, who obtained a three to leg off the first ball, and Hayward a single. Off the next ball, a no-ball, Tyldesley was caught by Schwarz in the slips, having then made 11. The cir­ cumstance had little bearing upon the game, how­ ever, as the batsman was beaten by the first ball of Faulkner’s succeeding over. The second wicket, which had realised 32, fell at 41. With only a single added, Foster pulled a ball from Sinclair into his wicket, aud at the same total Hayward jumped into a ball from Faulkner, missed it, and was stumped ; he had batted an hour, and had scored his 24 out of 42 obtained whilst in. Hirst was the next man, and he quickly made a single and then pulled an off-ball from Faulkner round to the square-leg boundary ; he had evidently made up his mind to force the game. Braund appeared to be always ill at ease, and it came as no surprise when he was out Lb.w., for he had repeatedly used his pads in order to guard his wicket. With his departure half the wickets were down for 53. Jessop’s arrival gave rise to much expectancy, but, after cutting the first ball and having it well fielded by Schwarz, he was caught at the wicket off the next. Arnold then came in, and, after Hirst had cut Sinclair to the ring, played-on to Faulkner, who at this point had taken five wickets for a dozen runs. As though to welcome the arrival of Lilley, Hirst got Sinclair away to leg for 3, but just afterwards was sent back by a fine catch at short-leg by Hathorn. He had played a very valuable game, and was the only member of the side who showed any confidence when facing Faulkner; he made his 17 out of 21 in thirty-five minutes, and was eighth out at 63. With the score unaltered, Lillev skyed a ball and was caught in the slips, after which Knox and Blythe hit successfully for a few minutes and added 13 for the last wicket ere the former was caught at mid-off, the innings then closing for 76, after lasting an hour and fifty-five minutes. The fielding was of a very high standard throughout, and so destructive was the bowling that after lunch nine wickets went down for 42 in an hour and a- quarter. Faulkner achieved the best performance of his life, turning the ball both ways and disguising his break very cleverly : he took six wickets for 17 runs. When the South Africans went in, Sherwell and Tancred were opposed to Hirst and Blythe. Hirst opened with a maiden, and when only 4 runs had been scored, had the mortification of seeing Sherwell, then 3, missed by Arnold at short leg. Events proved the blunder to be a serious one, for the visiting captain remained in until the total had been taken to 56. With only six runs on the board, Tancred was stumped, and three later Hathorn was caught at the wicket before he had scored. With Nourse and Sherwell together, a better front was presented to the bowling, so that at 24 Arnold dis­ placed Hirst. In his first over the new bowler twice appealed unsuccessfully for lbw. against Sherwell who was playing a capital game. Nourse, when he had reached 18, was twice let off—by Foster at slip off Blythe, who also failed to hold a straight return —but, fortunately for England, the mistakes did not prove expensive, as off the very next ball he was caught by third man from a skyer. The third wicket fell at 34, and White, the next man in, remained until 47, when he was caught at the second attempt at mid-off. Sinclair obtained a couple and was then stumped, the fifth wicket falling at 49. At 53 Knox went on for Arnold, and three ru i» later, play was suspended for ten minutes owing to a shower. Without any addition, Sherwell was lbw. to Blythe after batting for seventy minutes for a capital 26, which was marked by only the one blemish mentioned. His score was the highest of the day, and, all things considered, probably the best. Three runs later, at 59, Faulkner was caught in the slips, seven wickets then being down, and the game in a most even state. Snooke and Shalders rendered their side good service by adding 14, and later Shalders and Vogler hit so well that their part­ nership for the ninth wicket realised 29 in twenty minutes. Both plen drove finely, but Voglcr was fortunate in skying a ball and having it misjudged by Lilley: two were run for the hit. Shalders was last out for a very valuable 21. He made his runs at a most opportune time, and showed the best form of the whole side against Blythe. The Kent left - hander bowled superbly, and, though not enjoying the best of luck, took eight of the wickets for 59, In a minority of 34, England scored 25 without loss in a bad light at the end of the day, Hayward making 13 and Fry 12, the home side, with all their wickets in hand, being then 9 runs behind. Fry had one good piece of very good fortune, playing a ball on to his wicket without removing a bail. On Tuesday only seventy minutes play was possible, and during that time England scored 85 for four wickets, being then 76 runs on with six wickets in hand. The total had reached only 37 when Hayward was again stumped, End when Tyldesley went in the home side were only three runs on. Fry played an aggressive game, and showed much confidence. When 56 had been made, a shower caused an interruption of half-an-hour, and shortly after resuming Faulkner was punished for 16 in two overs. Tyldesley, when 22, was caught by Snooke off a no-ball delivered by Schwarz, but no importance attached to the occurrence. Fry com­ pleted his 50 out of 96 in sixty-five minutes, but almost directly afterwards was lbw for 54 with the total exactly a hundred. He had played a most valuable innings, and hit four 4’s. Foster then came in, but when he had scored a single rain came down again and interrupted the game for ten minutes. At 106 Tyldesley was caught at mid-on in endeavour­ ing to pull a ball from Schwarz: he batted fifty minutes for his runs, and hit a couple of 4’s. Braund, who followed, made a single and then offered an easy catch in the slips which was eagerly accepted. Hirst, though obviously not comfortable, remained in until the total had reached 110 , when rain descended and caused another delay. At a-quarter to three another heavy shower fell, and at twenty minutes to five rain came down so heavily that ten minutes later play was abandoned for the day. The wicket had not been anything like so difficult as on Monday, the frequent showers tending to keep it easy. Yesterday, the game was resumed in showery weather, and only 5 had been added when Hirst was bowled by White. Jessop, who followed, made 10 in four strokes off eight balls and was caught at long-on. Arnold made a valuable dozen before being caught at slip, and almost immediately afterwards both Lilley and Foster were sent back. The last named was in almost an hour and a-qaarter for his 22, during which time he hit only one 4. Blythe and Knox quickly added 8 , and then the innings closed, leaving the visitors 129 to win. Both White and Faulkner bowled better than their figures would suggest, the former especially. It was no easy task the South Africans had before them, taking the state of the wicket into consideration, as Blythe soon proved. Before a run had been made Tancred attempted to score for ahit to Jessop at cover, and the inevitable result happened. Directly afterwards Sherwell was caughtat point off Blythe in endeavour­ ing to play a ball to leg. During the luncheon interval, when the score was 10 for two wickets, there was a very heavy fall of rain, and it was not until three o’clock that play could be resumed. To Blythe’s second delivery Nourse was lbw, and at 16 Hathorn played-on, four wickets then being down. Sinclair hit well, but was rather lucky : but- he helpsd Faulkner to put on 20 before being caught in the slips. The last- named shaped very well, and played a useful game, but did not receive very much support except from Snooke, who was last out at 75. Blythe again bowled admirably, aud made his record for the match the splendid one of fifteen wickets for 99. To him the victory was chiefly due. There was naturally much enthusiasm at the finish. Score and analysis:— E ngland . First innings. O. B. Fry (Sussex), b Vogler 2 Hayward (Surrey), st Sher­ well, b Faulkner ..........24 TyldeRley (Lancashire), b Faulkner ........................12 B. E.Foster(Worcestershire), b Sinclair ....................... 0 Braund (Somerset), lbw, b Faulkner ........................ 1 Hirst(Yorkshire),c Hathorn, b Sinclair........................17 Q. L. Jessop (Gloucester­ shire), c Sherwell, b Faulkner ................. Arnold (Worcestershire), b Faulkner ........................ Lilley (Warwickshire), c Schwarz, b Faulkner ... Blythe (Kent), not out N.A.Knox (Surrey),c Faulk­ ner, b Sinclair ... ......... B 1, lb 2, nb 1 .......... ... 0 Second innings, lbw, b White ... 54 st Sherwell, b Vogler ....... 15 c S n o o k e , b Schwarz.......30 lbw, b Faulkner 22 c S ch w a rz , b White ......... 0 b White ......... 2 c Hathorn, b Faulkner ... 10 c S ch w a rz , b Faulkner ... 12 lbw, b White ... 0 not out............... 4 run out ........ 5 B 7, lb 1 ... 8 Total 76 Total .........162 S outh A pricans . First innings. L.J. Tancred (Transvaal), st Lilley, b Blythe .......... 0 P. W. Sherwell (Transvaal), lbw, b Blythe .................26 M. Hathorn (Transvaal), c Lilley, b H irst................. 0 A.D.Nourse(Natal),cArnold, b Blythe ................. 18 G. O. White (Transvaal), c Hirst, b Blythe................. 3 J.H. Sinclair (Transvaal, st Lilley, b Blythe ........... 2 O. A. Faulkner (Transvaal, c Braund, b Blythe......... 6 S. J. Snooke (Western Pro­ vince), c Lilley, b Knox .. 13 W. A. Shalders (Transvaal), c Fry. b Blythe..................21 A. E. Voi;ler (Transvaal), c Hayward, b Blythe............11 R. O Schwarz (Transvaal), not o u t.............................. 5 B 3, lb 1, nb 1 .......... 5 Total ................. 110 Second innings. run out .......... 0 c Foster, b Blythe 1 b Arnold .......... 7 lbw, b Blythe ... 2 c Arnold,bBlythe 7 cBraund,bBlythe 15 c Foster, b Blythe 11 c Hir->t, b Blythe 14 lbw, b Hirst ... 5 c Tyldesley, b Blythe .......... 9 not out.. ... ... 0 B 3, nb 1......... 4 Total ..........75 Vogler Schwarz . Faulkner Sinclair .. E ngland . First innings. O. M. R. W. .......... 8 3 14 1... ... 7 0 18 0 ... ... 11 4 17 6 ...........20 ... 10.8 2 23 3 .......... 4 W hite......... Ifr Faulkner bowled a no-ball. Second innings. O. M. R. w . 4 0 18 5.4 0 18 10 3 58 0 13 3 47 S outh A frica . Second innings. O. M. R. W. O M. R. W. Hirst......... ... 9 3 22 1 ... ... 9 2 21 1 Blythe ... ... 15.5 1 59 8 ... ... 22.4 9 •10 7 Arnold ... ... 4 1 11 0 ... .. 13 7 10 1 Knox ... 3 0 13 1 Hirst bowled two oo-balls. HAMPSHIRE v. MIDDLESEX. Playtd at Southampton on July 29, 30, and 31. Hampshire won by 161 runs. Middlesex took the field with only a moderate side, neither Bosanquet, MacGregor, nor Beldam playing, but for the home side Llewellyn made a welcome re-appearance. After Mead had been dismissed at 13, all of which came from his bat, Sprot and Hill gave Bowell capital assistance, the former remaining in whilst 61 were added in sixty-five minutes for the second wicket, and the latter fifty-five minutes whilst 111 were put on for the third. During the latter partnership the cricket was very bright and attractive, both men making good strokes and scoring freely. Bowell, after batting one hundred and forty minutes and hitting a five and twelve 4’s, was third out at 185 ; he gave only one chance—to Tarrant at slip when he had made 38. Hill continued to hit freely, driving with much power and cutting crisply, and it was not until he had been in just over a couple of hours that he was sent back for a most attractive innings of 116. He hit a couple of 6 ’s (out of the ground) and sixteen 4’s, and made only one mistake, offering a chance to Murrell in the slips when he had scored 115. The good work was con­ tinued by Badcock who, hitting thirteen 4’s, made his 74 in sixty-five minutes. In response to the