Cricket 1907

322 CRICKET : A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. A ug . 8, 1907. so long drawn out, and therefore attract more spectators. But the British attend the cricket-matches, which in America are as great a function as they are in some cases over here. The game, how­ ever, is not so popular generally out there as it is in South Africa, for instance. In America there is not so great a leisured class as over here; hence, there are fewer patrons than there might be. Almost everybody out there is greatly absorbed in business pursuits, and very few find it possible to devote very muoh time to the game in consequence. One of tbe keenest cricketers we have in the Western States is Charles Lawrence, a son of the fimous old Surrey cricketer of the same name who went out to Aus­ tralia with Stephenson’ s Team—the first —in 1861-2, and remained behind in Sydney to teach the game: the father brought over the team of Aboriginals in 1868, and is still alive and well. The son is now settled at Boise, in Idaho, where he occupies a very good position. He has made many large scores for the Alameda and Portland clubs, and has done a great deal for the game out there. Where I am living at present—at Sioux Falls, a town of 15,000 souls—the boys are not at all keen on cricket, but I hope to be able to give a better account of them ere long.” “ Do you consider that the game has changed much since your previous visit to England f ” “ This is only my second visit in forty years, and I think the game is every whit as good now as it was when I was a boy. I mention this because some of us old fellows, as you know, are always saying how the game has deteriorated and that ‘ there were giants in those days’—presumably inferring that there are only pigmies now ! I certainly had my idols when I was a youth—what boy has not ?—but this year I saw two innings played at Lord’s which would alone have fully repaid me for my long journey across tne American continent and the Atlantic. One was Hayward’s 146 not out in the Gentlemen v. Players match, and the other Sherwell’s 115 against England. Hayward’s display was the perfection of cricket, and I have no patience whatever with those who thought it slow. I preferred it to Sher- well’s innings, as it was more polished, but each was worth going miles to see. It was many years since I had seen such fine cricket, which, coupled with com­ plete absence of business cares, made me feel quite a boy again in spirits and en­ thusiasm. I shall return to America more in love than ever with the game, for, with Lord Harris, I believe that cricket is not only a game but a school of the greatest social importance. In addition, it is of incalculable benefit in the education of boys, and at the present time much attention should be bestowed upon the training of English youth. During my recent tour through Europe I could not help being impressed by the unanimity with which people regarded the next big war as far from remote. They spoke about it openly as a thing quite beyond doubt. In the event of their surmise proving correct, let us hope that it may. truthfully be said afterwards that England won her battles on the cricket-field.” THE FINAL TEST. (Extracted from future number of T he S portsman .) Tuesday, August 20.—The third and last Testmatch began yesterday at the Oval before a large attendance. As our readers know, it has been agreed to play this match to a finish in the event of the usual three days allotted not being sufficient. It is as well that this is so, for very little play was practicable yester­ day. Indeed, no sooner had Fry taken guard, and Yogler commenced his run up to the wicket, when rain came down in torrents, and play had to be abandoned for the day. . . Thursday, August 22.—As we write these words the rain has ceased, and there is every prospect of a fine day to-morrow. If this is so, the attendance should prove a record one, as the game has been left in a very interesting position. Fry and Hayward are in, and Fry has taken guard. Vogler will be the bowler. Wednesday, August 28.—Kain, which had been continuous since eleven o’clock last Thursday, suddenly stopped at 6.15 on Tuesday evening. The umpires immediately examined the pitch, and, to the intense disappointment of the few spectators present, declared that the wicket was too wet for play. Thursday, August 29.—The umpireshaving inspected the wicket every half-hour through the night decided at five o’clock yesterday morning that no play would be possible till next Monday. Tuesday, September 17.—Thanks to the enterprise of the S p o r t sm a n , the public have been kept informed of the progress of the third Test match. The score yesterday stood at 3 for one, Fry having been bowled by Schwarz exactly a fortnight ago. Yesterday afternoon play was again possible for a few minutes, thanks to the influence of a drying wind. In that short time some exciting cricket transpired, Hayward being stumped by Sherwell off Faulkner, and Tyldesley caught off a no-ball. Score, 4 for two. Saturday, September 28.—A disgraceful incident took place yesterday. There had been no rain for a week (to account for which various theories have been put forward by scientists), but the umpires inspected the wicket at 12 o’clock, and decided that no play would be possible for 5 minutes. Although the umpires are the sole judges of such matters, the crowd immediately began to dig up the pitch. He was removed in custody. Thursday, October 24.—With the idea of snatching a victory before Christmas, Foster declared his innings closed at 15 for thrte, and when weather permits the South Africans will begin their venture. Meanwhile they have joined the Amateur Football Association. Wednesday, November 20. — An extra­ ordinary occurrence, unique in the annals of cricket, transpired yesterday. Only one over was possible, and off the last ball Sherwell was caught. He immediately declared the innings closed, the score being none for one. It appears that many of the team have busi­ nesses or families at home in South Africa, and they wish to finish the match as soon as possible. This is all very well, but is it cricket ? The decision having been made to play the match to a finish, both sides should endeavour to abide by that arrangement. Wednesday, December 25.—Possessing the useful lead of 15, Fry and Hayward started England’s second innings to-day before a small but representative company (“ Wan­ derer,” of The Sportsman). A surprise, how­ ever, was in store, for when the umpire had called “ play ” it was seen that there was no South African in the field. It eventually transpired that they had left secretly for the Cape exactly a month ago. Accordingly the rule which decrees that the Bide refusing to play shall lose the match came into force, and England was declared the winner of a keeidy contested game. After this, the detractors of the Selection Committee will have to hide their heads. — Punch. CRICKET IN INDIA. BOMBAY GYMKHANA v. ELPHIN- STONE COLLEGE. Played at Bombay on July 13. Elphinstone College won by seven wickets. Chothia made his runs in seventy-five minutes, and hit twenty 4’s. B ombay G ymkhana . Lieut. Philbrick, lbw, b Neksatkhan..........27 A. R. Burney, b Wagle 0 Gillett, st Mulla, b Antia........................ 3 E. Lermitt, b Antia ... 3 Y. S. Milne, b Antia... 26 S. N. Powell, b Wagle 24 E. E. Coombes, c Cho­ thia, b A n tia ..........14 C. D. Baker, c Wagle, b Antia .................16 F. P.West, lbw,b Tata 7 G. de Rhe Philipe, not out ........................18 P. M. 1). Sanderson, lbw, b A n tia.......... 0 Extras ......... 5 Total ...152 E lphinstone C ollege . G. D. Modi, c Milne, b West ................. 3 S.N. Chothia,notout...109 H. Mulla, c Philbrick, b Milne ................. 0 Neksatkhan,cPhilipe, b Milne ................. 0 Y. Antia, notout ... 42 Extras .......... 0 Total (3 wkts)!54 Wagle, Gini, Modak, Antia, Shroff and R. Y. Tata did not bat. SOUTHGATE v. HORNSEY.-Played at Southgate on August 3. H ornsey . J. L. Tate, b Cranfield 21 B. W. Thornton, c Cran­ field, b F. S. Lewis... 30 A. E. Tarbeville, b F. S. Lewis ......... J. H. Nicholls, b F. S. Lewis........................ P. Boundy, lbw, b F. S. Lewis................. ... F. B. Dent, b F. S. Lewis........................ 15 W. E. Jack, b Darling­ ton ........................ 1 S. M. Banker, c Crari- field, b Darlington 32 J. M. Mirylees, b Dar­ lington ................. 4 H. G. Maudling, c Rowley, b Cranfield 33 Brown, not out ... 4 B 7, lb 1, w 1 ... 9 Total ...157 S outhgate . R. B. Hcygate, c Boundy, b Tate ... 1 F. S. Lewis, c Maud­ ling b Tate ......... 36 S. D arlington, c Boundy, b Brown ... 15 R.S.Dickson,cBoundy, b Thornton ... ... 45 L.R.Lewis,bThomton, 35 J. C. Bevington, c Banker, b Nicholls... 13 D. Armidel, b Brown 2 T. H. C. Levick, run out ........................ 0 G. W. Cranfield, b Banker ................. 9 H. G. Rowley, notout 10 R. A. Maude, c and b N icholls.................11 B 5, lb 1, w 1, nb3 10 Total ..187 T ENTS, TENTS.—Suitable for Garden, Cricket or Camping out, 40ft. in circumference, pure linen, with pegs, poles and lines complete for 35s. each; price list of Marquees, any size, post free; write for Lists of Fancy Garden Tents.—H. J. Gasson, Government Contractor, Rye.