Cricket 1912

A p r i l 27, 1912. CRICKET: A WEEKLY EECOED OF THE GAME. 83 W. T. Greswell, the old Reptonian, spent two and a-half years in Ceylon (October, 1909, to March, 1912), and during that time took 438 wickets at an average of 6 runs per wicket! He ought to be a tower of strength to Somerset this year, and should have quite a good chance of figuring in some of the tests. Jack Board is expected back at Napier, N.Z., next off­ season. He is a great favourite there, and makes no end of runs. Australian Cricket Chronology and Memorabilia, (Continued from page 63.) 1859-60. William Smith, of Gravesend, who played a few times for Kent between 1840 and 1857, emigrated to Australia about 1858 or 1859. He was known as “ Pads and Gloves ” Smith, as he was the first player to don such articles in South Australia. In first innings (56) of Victoria v. New South Wales, at Melbourne, B. Murray took 5 wickets for 13 runs. T. W. Wills had 6 for 23 in the first innings (44) of New South Wales and G. Elliott similar figures in the second (42). 1860-61. In second innings (44) of New South Wales v. Victoria, at Sydney, S. Cosstick took six wickets for 23. 1861-62. Visit of the first English team—under the leadership of H. H. Stephenson, of Surrey— to Australia. They played 12 matches, all against odds, of which they won 6, lost 2 and drew 4. (Their defeats were by 12 wickets v. X X I I . of New South Wales and Victoria at Sydney, and by 3 wickets v. X X II. of Castlemaine.) England beat X V III. of Victoria, at Melbourne, by an innings and 96 runs in the first match ever played by an English team in Australia. In the second innings of the home side, T. Sewell, jun., bowled 104 balls for 20 runs and 7 wickets. So great an attraction did the visitors prove that the takings on the first day covered the expenses of the whole tour. England v. X X II. of the “ Ovens,” at Beechworth.—- The latter were dismissed for 20 (W. Caffyn, 9 for 9 ; G. Bennett, 11 for 10) and 53 (G. Wells, 8 for 10 ; 0. Lawrence, 11 for 38), and beaten by an innings and 191 runs. A local “ poet ” wrote :— “ If they had only won the match, they’d have thought themselves in heaven ; So three cheers for the “ Ovens ” men and three for the Eleven.” After the “ match ” proper, George Griffith played single- handed against eleven of the locals, whom he dismissed for a single—a no-ball. He then scored 8 himself— 6 from the bat and 2 wides, winning easily. England v. X X II. of Victoria and New South Wales, at Melbourne.—W . Caffyn took 7 wickets for 27 runs in the first innings (153) of the X X II., and H. H. Stephen­ son 6 for 23 and R. Iddison 5 for 19 in the second (144). England v. X X II. of Geelong, at Geelong.— In the second innings of the home side T. Sewell, jun., took 15 wickets for 27 runs. England v. X X II. of New South Wales, at Sydney.— T. Sewell, jun., took 9 wickets for 28 runs in first innings of N .S.W ., and G. Griffith 11 for 22 in the second. England v. X X II. of New South Wales and Victoria, at Sydney.— In the second innings (35 for 9 wickets) of the X X II., W. Caffyn took 6 wickets for 16 runs. England v. X X II. of Tasmania, at Hobart.— In the first innings of the X X II., R. Iddison obtained 8 for 32. (In the match he had 19 for 95.) The World (in Australia) v. Surrey (in Australia), at Melbourne.—Playing for the former G. Bennett took 15 wickets for 115 runs— 7 for 30 and 8 for 85. He also scored 72 in his only innings. For England v. X X II. of Bendigo, at Bendigo, G. Bennett took 23 wickets for 81 runs-—13 for 40 and 10 for 41. In the first innings, W. Caffyn had 8 for 29. For X X II. of Castlemaine v. England, at Castlemaine, J. W . Amos bowled 89 balls for 13 runs and 7 wickets in the latter’^ first innings of 80. For England, G. Griffith took 22 wickets for 46 runs— 13 for 18 and 9 for 28— in the match, and C. Lawrence 7 for 22 in the second innings. England v. X X II. of Victoria, at Melbourne.—- R. Iddison took 22 wickets for 105 runs— 9 for 37 and 13 for 68. During the match each of the team planted an elm tree (recently removed, to meet modern require­ ments) on the ground. ( To be continued.) I ' b £l Cricket in Scotland. What a lovely day we had to start the season ! Unlike the experience of most opening days—I can remember a few years ago the matches being abandoned owing to a heavy fall of snow—the weather was of quite a genial description, and cricket took place under really pleasant conditions. Play was not general. May will be here before that is the case. But the clubs which entered the field got in a valuable bit of practice. There were few games of any importance, three in the West, one in the East, and another in Fife. The Borderers have not yet given up Rugby, and north of the Forth they are never in a hurry. The most interesting game was that played at Inverleith between Stewart’s College (F.P.) and Carlton, the latter of whom are this year celebrating their jubilee, and consequently are looking forward to a great season. Chief interest centred in the initial appearance of Stewart’s new coach, T. Stead, who hails from Leeds; and he made a very promising debut indeed, contributing 70 before being caught on the boundary. Though favoured with a bit of luck, he showed strong defence and ought to turn out more than useful. A. S. Cairns, of Carlton, who has represented Scotland on various occasions, showed some of his wonted form in gathering 50, and W. F. Turnbull on the other side obtained 47 in good style, making it plain that he will again have to be considered when honours are going round. Want of practice was naturally in evidence, and there was little enterprise shown on a splendid fast wicket. The result was a tame draw, Stewart’s having rather the best of matters at the finish. In the West Stenhousemuir easily got the better of Poloc at Shawholm. J. Graham bowled his slows with all his old skill, and surely he must be given an opportunity this summer of proving his worth in big cricket. He will probably be included in the Trial Match to be played at Broughty Ferry on 1st June. His analysis on Saturday was 6 wickets for 22. At Coatbridge, Kelburne made short work of Drumpellier. All out for 40 ! A nasty knock, certainly. But Drumpellier will make up for this. The havoc was wrought by G. Shingler, of Leicester, Kelburne’s new professional, who obtained 6 wickets for 21. The veteran T. Wilson had the other 4 for 19. In his fifteen seasons with Kelburne he has captured almost 800 wickets. A pretty good record for club cricket. Glasgow Academicals commenced a more ambitious programme than usual by making a very creditable draw with Clydesdale. This is a club I should like to see do well, and I trust they will not have to place too much reliance on Cobley, their coach, a capital all-round cricketer. This reminds me that no new professional of note has been brought North this year. The best known is perhaps Albert Nash, of Glamorgan County, who has been secured by Uddingston. Broadbent, the Yorkshireman, served them for many years in this capacity ; but he has thrown over the calling, and taken up business in Aberdeen, where he will play as an amateur. Wanted. By young public school man, good bat and field, who has played with success for second-class county, engagement as Secretary or Assistant Secretary to a cricket or general sports club of good standing.— Addesss to, “ F .T .,” c/o Mr. J. N. Pentelow, Malvern, Steyning, Sussex. “ O Y A L B A ’ ’ R E I D ’ S O V A L - W H I T E . D R IE S A D A ZZL IN G SN OW W H IT E . Ovalba is the finest dressing in the world for Cricket, Tennis and Yachting Bools. 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