Cricket 1910

F e b . 24, 19 10 . CRICKET : A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. 29 Staten Island Cricket and Tennis Club, the New York Veterans Cricket Asso­ ciation and the Bellevue C.C. of Upper Montclair, N.J. I f the new Association is a success, and it can easily be made so, some of the older clubs will have to dis- . band, but that will be of no consequence if the members join the clubs in the new Association, for cricket would thereby improve. ____________________ CRICKET IN SOUTH AFRICA. MARITZBURG v. DURBAN.—Played at Maritz- burg on January 1 and 3, and won by Durban by eight wickets. Score and analysis : D urban . First innings. Second innings. F. N. Miller, b Forder ... 9 II. W. Taylor, b Samuelson 17 b Samuelson ... 0 W. K. Thomson, not out ... 51 c S tu rg e s s , b Anderson ... 5 L. R. Tuckett, b Hime ... 14 not out ........ 5 T. T. Cradock, c Saville, b Barnes................................17 L. D. Dalton, b Samuelson 0 D. Taylor, b Samuelson ... 5 not out .......37 G. H. Whyte, c Hime, b Forder ........................27 H. W. Chapman, c Stur­ gess, b Sam uelson............ 0 D. J. Nicol, b Samuelson... 0 P. C. Lilburn, run ont ... 0 B 14, lb 4 ...........18 B 4, lb 2 ... 6 Total .158 Total (2 wkts) 53 M aritzburc First innings. C. E. Forder, b Lilburn ... 0. C. Anderson, c Chap­ man, b Cradock .......... C. D. Saville, c Chapman, b Cradock........................... O. Pearse, b L ilburn........... R. H. Blake, b Tuckett ... M. H. Forder, b Lilburn ... L. J. Conway, c Lilburn, b Dalton ........................... F. Barnes, b Tuckett........... H. G. B. Ilim e, run out ... P.J.Sturgess, lbw,b Tuckett B 6 , lb 1, nb 1 Total ... 6 Second innings c Chapman b Lil­ burn .................. 0 0 c Whyte, b Lil­ burn .................. 6 0 c Dalton, b Lil­ burn ................. 58 17 c Chapman, b Lilburn ........... 22 0 b Lilburn ........... 2 0 b Lilburn ........... 3 9 b Lilburn ........... 25 7 c Nicol, b Chap­ man .................. 10 4 b Chapman 1 0 run out ........... 14 0 not out ........... 0 8 B 7, lb 10 ... 17 Samuelson Anderson... H im e.......... Forder Saville Barnes Cradock Lilbum Tuckett Dalton D urban . lings. Second innings. O. M. R. W. O. M. R. W. 26 8 53 5 ... ... 8 0 33 1 8 3 13 0 ... ... 143 4 10 1 8 3 19 1 ... ... 4 0 4 0 13 4 32 2 ... 4 0 13 0 ... 2 0 10 1 ... M aritzburg . O. M. R. W. O. M. R. W. 3 0 11 2 ... ... 3 1 10 ii 7 0 18 3 ... ... 20-5 8 39 7 7 5 5 3 ... ... 14 5 29 0 3 1 9 1 ... ... 4 0 26 0 Chapman ... 15 2 37 2 THE FIRST FINE DAY. What angel has been working all this day ; Making a sweep of murkiness and gloom, Rousing the pallid countenance to bloom, Chasing the temple-furrowers away ? What sense elusive is it that obtains ; Like soul dissociated of the theme, Past recollection, of a scattered dream ; Swelling with joyful ardour languid veins ? The first fine day this year! It must recall The laughing youth and vigour that held sway When both surrendered, on a long-spent day, To the yet-welcome reign of bat and ball! H. P.-T. THE M.C.C.’ S TEAM SOUTH AFRICA . (Continued from page 15.) IN 6 t h M a tch .— v. SOUTH AFRICA. ( t h e f ir st t e s t .) Plnyed at Johannesburg on Jan. 1, 3, 4 and 5. fa u lk n e r ’s a ll-r o u n d form . South Africa won by 19 runs. Notwithstanding the very heavy defeat sustained by the Englishmen at the hands of the Transvaal two days before, much interest was centred in this match, and during the afternoon of the first day over 12,000 spectators were on the groui.d. Tufnell, Wynyard and Blythe were omitted from the English side, and, although a capital wicket was provided, the absence of the last-named was much criticised. Snooke won the toss, and the South Africans com­ menced batting with Zulch and Strieker to the bowling of Buckenham and Hobbs. That the latter should start the attack created much surprise, for he did nothing beyond keep a good length ; when he had sent down four overs he was relieved by Simpson-Hayward, who bowled Zulch with his fifth ball with the total 25. With the score unchanged Faulkner might have been stumped, but the chance was not an easy one. At 33 Strieker fell to Bucken­ ham, and the outlook was not bright when Nourse joined Faulkner. The pair played a w’atchful game and brought on Thompson, Rhodes, Hobbs, Buckcn- ham, Woolley and Bird in turn, but exactly 100 were added for the third wicket in 75 minutes ere Nourse was caught at square-leg for a very valuable innings of 53, which Contained ten 4’s. Twenty-two runs later—at 155—Buckenham with consecutive balls dismissed Snooke and Gordon White, the latter falling to a superb catch low down at slip by Woolley. The rest of the innings was noteworthy for the success of Simpson-Hayward’s lobs, only Vogler (10) of the remaining players reaching double-figures, and the innings, after lasting three and a-half hours, closing for 208—a poor total on such awicket. Faulk­ ner played a splendid innings and hit a dozen 4’s whilst scoring 78 out of 101 in 150 minutes. Except for the chance to Strudwick before making a run, his display was faultless. Simpson-Hayward varied his break and pace well, and obtained his six wickets for a fraction over seven runs each. England had an hour and three-quarters’ batting at the end of the day, and during that time placed themselves in a very strong position by making 147 without loss. Of that number Hobbs claimed 77 and Rhodts 57, the runs being obtained against Snooke, Nourse, Faulkner,Vogler, White, Sinclair and Schwarz. It was a very successful day for the visitors. The wicket was still good on the Monday, but only 12 had been added when Rhodes was yorked. Of the 159 runs made for the first wicket iu 112 minutes his share was 60. He hit ten 4's and offered no chance, but was overshadowed by the brilliancy of Hobbs. The Surrey player remained whilst only 31 more were added, and was then caught at the wicket for a faultless and excellent innings of 89, made out of 190 in 140 m inutes: he hit seven 4’s. The capital start made by the side was not maintained ; in fact, the longest stand recorded during the rest of the innings was 35 by Simpson- Hayward and Strudwick for the last wicket. Fane played very steadily for 23, but Simpson-Hayward hit out powerfully, and, taking every risk, was missed four times. In getting rid of Denton, Fane and Bird, Vogler mado three admirable catches, and but for his fine work in the field it is probable that England would have led by far more than 102 runs on the innings. As on the first day, Zuleh and Strieker made but a moderate start for the South Africans, the total being only 30 when the latter was bowled by Simpson-Hayward, who had gone on for Thompson at 13. White played a free game, scoring 39 out of 58 in 05 minutc-s, but he was caught at second slip at 88 and seven later Zulch was lbw. to Buckenham. At this point, with only seven wickets in hand, the South Africans were still behind, but their position was improved by Nourse and Campbell, who put on 29 together without further loss by the end of the day, when the side were 22 runs on. On the third morning Campbell was bowled at 129, and 14 later Nourse, who had hit a 5 and three 4’s, was caught at the wicket for 34 made out of 55 in 70 minutes. Upon his dismissal Snooke joined Faulkner and a most valuable stand was made. Both were careful for some time, but they gradually settled down and caused many changes in the attack. Snooke, however, when 33 was lucky to escape being caught at slip, but that was the only fault which could be found with his display ; he hit six 4’s and twenty singles in making 47 out of 99 in an hour and a-half, and with Faulkner put on 99 for the sixth wicket. Sinclair was bowled five later, but Commaille proved very useful, for whilst Faulkner played a free game he was contcnt to keep up his wicket. The pair were together an hour, and, though Commaille scored only 19, the eighth wicket put on 74. Eleven later at 332— Faulkner’s fine innings was ended by Bird. He scored 123 out of 216 in 170 minutes without a mistake of any kind, making some excellent cuts and hitting seventeen 4’s ; the fact that he made his runs at a critical time—all the while he was playing an up hill game - added value to his display. After his departure the innings soon closed, leaving England 244 to win. Bird met with unexpected success with the ball, taking three wickets for 11 runs, whilst Buckenham obtained four at reasonable cost. The fielding throughout the innings u as of a high standard: Although the task set the visitors was not a particularly heavy one, only during one period of their innings did it appear likely that they would make the runs. Vogler proved to be in fine form with the ball, and English wickets went down quickly. At 36 he got rid of Rhodes for 2 (which took 15 minutes to make), at 47 dismissed Hobbs and Fane, bowled Woolley at 91 and four later caught Denton off his own bowling. In this way half the side were out for 94. Eight later Bird was out to a fine catch by Snooke off Faulkner, and at 108 the all-conquering Vogler bowled Buckenham. With seven wickets down Leveson- Gower joined Thompson and, by very steady cricket, put on 36 without further loss by the end of the day, when, with three wickets in hand, 100 runs were still wanted to win. On the fourth morning the pair continued their plucky fight, and so long as they remained together there was always a chance that England would pull off the game. A t 178, however, Levcson-Gower, who had given a couple of chances, was bowled by Faulkner after putting on 70 in an hour with Thompson. Siinpson-Hayward, playing carefully, had helped to add 32 for the ninth wicket when he skied a ball to cover-point and was caught. When Strudwick went in, last man, 34 runs were still required. The newcomer devoted his attention to keeping up his wicket, rightly preferring that his partner, who was well set, should make the runs. When 14 had been added Thompson was bowled, giving South Africa the victory by 19 runs. Thompson plaj’ed a sound, steady and faultless innings, which it would be difficult to praise too highly. lie hit nine 4’s in making 63 out of 133 in 115 minutes and was deservedly cheered for his plucky play. There was a scene of much enthusiasm at the dose, and Faulkner, whose all-round cricket had contributed so much to the result was carried round the ground. About 29,600 persons watched the match and the takings were approximately £3,ICO, of which the Wanderers take 17$ per cent. Score and analysis:— S outh A First innings. J. W. Zulch, b Simpson- Dayward .......................... L. Strieker, b Buckcnham G. A. Faulkner, lbw, b Simpson-Hayward........... A. D. Nourse, c Leveson- Gowcr, b Rhodes ........... S. J. Snookc, c Strudwick, b Buckcnham .................. G. C. White, c Woolley, b Buckenham ................... J. H. Sinclair, b Simpson- Hayward ........................... M. Commaille st Strud­ wick, b S.-Hayward It. O. Schwarz, b Simpson- Hayward .................. ... Vogler, c Denton, b Simp­ son-Hayward .................. T. A. Campbell, not out ... B 2, lb 1, nb 2 ........... Total .................. ‘ FRICA. Second innings, lbw, b Bucken- 19 h a m ..................27 12 b Simpson-Hay­ ward... ........17 78 b B ird ...... ...123 c Strudwick, b 53 Buckenham ... 34 c Rhodes, b Buck- 12 enham ......... 47 c W o o lle y , b 0 Buckenham ... 39 b Simpson-IIay- 3 w a rd .................. 0 8 b B ird .............. 19 0 notout............... 6 10 c Rhodes, b Bird14 8 b Thompson ... 8 5 B 2, w 1, nb 8 11 208 Total...........345 First innings. Hobbs, c Campbell, b Vogler 89 Rhodes, b Vogler................... 66 D e n t o n , c Vogler, b Faulkner ..............................28 F. L. Fane, c Vogler, b Faulkner ......................... 23 Woolley, c Schwarz, b Vogler........... ... ...........14 Thompson, lbw, b Vogler... 16 M. C. Bird, c Vogler, b F a u lk n er......................... 4 Buckenham, b Faulkner ... 0 H. D. G. Leveson-Gower, c Campbell, b Faulkner .. 17 G. H. Simpson-Hayward, not out ..............................29 Strudwick, b V ogler............ 7 B 9, lb 8 ......................17 Total ...310 Second innings. b Vogler ...........35 c Nourse,b Vogler 2 c and b Vogler ... 26 Ibw, b Vogler ... 0 b Vogler ...........25 b Faulkner...........63 c S n o o k e , b Faulkner........... 5 b Vogler ........... 1 b Faulkner...........31 c White, b Vogler 14 not out.................. 1 B 14,lb2,wl,nb4 21 Total......... 224