Cricket 1911

178 C E IC K E T : A W EEK LY RECORD OF THE GAME. May 27, 1911. H- ft- Ha rwo od . Born at Eltham— September 16, 1887—and trained for a time at the Tonbridge Nursery, Robert Allnutt Haywood, seeing, one may suppose, that vacancies in the Kent team were not likely to be many for some time to come, made up bis mind three years or so back to qualify for another county, and get a berth with Northamptonshire. The county authorities stationed him at Peteiborough during his qualifying period, and he did great work for Ihe Peterborough elub, scoring largely in nearly every match, and taking a lot of wickets too. By the courtesy of the Philadelphian captain, he had his first chance in big cricket in 1908, but did nothing of note. Again allowed to play, by Mr. Noble, against the iustralians in May, 1909, he shaped very nicely indeed at his second attempt for 39, the highest score in the side’s second innings. W ith the beginning of last season he became fully qualified, but it must be admitted that Photo by ] [Hawkins and Co., Brighton. R. A. HAYWOOD, (INorthants.) the form he showed in 1910 was very disappointing. His only innings of any note were 49 not out v. Yorkshire at Sheffield, and 40 not out v. Derbyshire at Northampton. The former was an achievement of considerable merit, however, helping his side to a victory that counted for a great deal, seeing they had never beaten Yorkshire before, and atoning for some of his failures. In making 153 against Gloucestershire at Northampton on Saturday last, the young batsman gave no chance, scored well all round the wicket, obtaining a six and 18 fours, and played really exhilarating cricket. Though he has as yet had few chances of proving his value as a bowler in first-class company, Haywood can send down quite a useful fast-medium ball. He is also a good field, and, now that he has broken his spell of small scores, he should be of great value to Ms side. J.N.P. The Somerset Scheme. AN OFFICIAL EXPLANATION. In the last issue of C r ic k e t attention was drawn to the fact that, obviously owing to an oversight, the Somerset resolution, which had been passed by the Advisory C o m ­ mittee and the M .C .C ., failed to express the intention of those who proposed and supported it. This statement has been completely verified by the receipt of the following letter, dated from Lord’s on May 23rd :—- I have been directed to say that the question of percentages was raised at the Advisory County Cricket Committee meeting and it was intended that results should be ascertained on the basis of percentages of matches played. . Yours faithfully, F: E. Lacey. Secretary, M.C.C. Such a pronouncement was absolutely necessary, for in the resolution referred to no reference was made to the question of percentages, and no resolution which has the force of law can be worded too carefully. t lj£ E d w a r d s M i l l s G r a c e — “ t h e L i t t l e D o c t o r ’’— b o r n N o v e m b e r 2 8 , 1 8 4 1 , d ie d M a y 2 0 , 1 9 1 1 . I n t e r r e d a t D o w n - END, NEAR BRISTOL, M AY 2 4 , 1 9 H . All but seventy years old, yet still young at the heart of him— With a boy’s zest for warfare of bat and of ball— Loving the game until cricket seemed part of him— Ah, it’s hard to believe he lies under that pall ! Outspoken and brusque, yet a friend leal and trusty— Teller of tales that moved many to mirth— Cold and silent he lies who was ever so lusty. Hark ! on his coffin-lid rattles the earth. ‘ •Ted, Fred, and Gilbert”— in days that are distant, Trio of Graces the seventies knew— Grand fieldsmen all, bowlers all, scorers persistent Of centuries in seasons when centuries were few ; Matchless the three in the ranks of great Gloucester, A marvellous brotherhood out of the West ; Walker and Lyttelton, Studd, Ford, Steel, Foster, Great honoured clans all—but the Graces were best! Thrice ten summers have flown since Fred passed to the farther shore— Passed in his prime, mourned by all he had known. Now the good grey little man leaves this world’s stress and war ; Our well-loved old Champion’s left standing alone. All hearts go out to him in this great, bitter grief, As they did in the days when he grieved in the past; Eyes grow misty that look on bowed head of the warrior-chief— Of that matchless trio the greatest— the last ! G E O R G E L E W I N & (Established 1869.) Club Colour Specialists SiAthletic Clothing Manufacturers OUTFITTERS BY APPOINTMENT To the M.C.C. West Indian XI., 1911 ; M.C.C. South African X I., 1909-10 ; the Australians, 189G, 1899 and 1902 ; Mr. Stoddart’s XI., 1894-1895, 1897-1898 ; Mr. MacLaren’s XI., 1901-1902 ; West Indian XI., 1900 and 1906 ; South African X L , 1901 and 1907 ; and M.C.C., Lancashire, Kent, Surrey and Sussex Counties, Wanderers, Stoics, Bromley, Sutton, and all Public Schools’ Old Boys’ Clubs, and Queen’s Club.—Write for E stim ates F r e e . WORKS '.-CAMBERWELL. Telephone; P.O. Oity607 . 8, CROOKED LANE, MONUMENT, LONDON BRIDGE, E.C.