Cricket 1914

J a n u a r y , 1914. THE WORLD OF CRICKET. 13 Haigh is the fortunate possessor of a fine collection of silver, acquired through his prowess in the cricket field. During the eighteen seasons in which he was a regular member of the side Yorkshire was eight times the Champion County. On the last six occasions the County Committee recognised the services of the professionals by presenting to each a handsome piece of silver, suitably inscribed with the recipient’s name and the record of the county in the championship, fn 1900 Haigh received a silver rose-bowl; in 1901 a coffee p o t; in 1902 a tea service ; in 1905 a tea-tray and set of cutlery ; in 1908 a fruit dish ; and in 1912 a flower vase. He has also a silver inkstand, presented to him by the amateurs taking part in the Scarborough Festival, which bears the simple inscription “ ‘ Scof.’ 1895-1913.” He showed the writer a silver tobacco-box, saying : " What do you think I got this for ? Making 8 not o u t ! ” ft bears the legend " To Schofield Haigh ; from W. D. Russell. In remembrance of Waterloo Day, 1910.” The allusion is to the thrilling finish of the Middlesex match at Lord’s that year, when Haigh made the winning hit off the fifth ball of what in any case would have been the last over of the game, and his side won a memorable victory by two wickets. A silver mug has an exceptional interest of its own. On it is engraved : “ Reginald Erskine Haigh ; from R. E. Foster, July 25, 1907 ” ; and it is a christening gift to the famous bowler’s second son from his god-father, who was Captain of the England X I in the year his little namesake was born. In taking leave of this great and most popular cricketer with thanks for his kindness in answering so many questions in so interesting a manner, the writer suggested that the life of a county cricketer must be a very pleasant one. “ Yes,” was the reply, ‘‘ but it has many disappointments, too. Y o u ’re up one day and down the next. I ’ve had a good innings myself, though perhaps you don’t quite realise what a nice time you're having, till the great umpire cries ‘ Over !’ ” A. C. D en h am . N o te .— A summary of Haigh’s batting and bowling in first- class cricket, compiled by Mr. /’ . O. Edwards, will appear in the next issue— crowded out this. N EW SOUTH W ALE S v. V ICTOR IA . Just before going to press we have to hand a report of the return match between New South Wales and Victoria, in which we learn th at the former have scored a magnificent victory by an innings and 32 runs. New South Wales, who were the first to bat, totalled 675 Macartney making 201, Kelleway 138, Collins 68, Mailey 66, and Barbour 65 (not out). Armstrong took four wickets for 127 runs. Victoria, in their first innings, compiled 332, the largest scores being Armstrong 87 and Matthews 62. In the follow-on they were all out for 311, Baring making 71 and Matthews 43 (not out). Six wickets for 93, in Victoria’s first innings, and four for 75 in their second, were taken by Massie. New South Wales have now secured the Sheffield Shield for the Inter-State Championship. G LOU CE STER SH IR E COUNTY CLUB. The annual meeting of the above club took place at Chelten­ ham on Thursday, 29th inst. The gathering was presided over by Canon Waterfield. When announcing the financial position of the club, the chairman of the committee, Mr. Beloe, stated that there was a debit balance owing to the bank amounting to /670, but that, on the other hand, the club possessed shares to the value of £ i 5 °< which reduced the above debit balance to the sum of £32o. The captain, Mr. C. O. H. Sewell, who was very optimistic as to the prospects of the club, said that he hoped to be able to put six amateurs into the field in each match during the ensuing season. Their hopes were largely centred in their professional, Gange, who, he was of the opinion, should develop into a very fine fast bowler. He had also had a promise that Mr. E. T. B. Studd, a gocd batsmen, would play. The Duke of Beaufort was elected to the presidency of the club. V * H. Gradidge & Sons, Manufacturers and Exporters of all requisites for Cricket, Lawn Tennis, Racquets, Squash Racquets. &c. Artillery Place, Woolwich, PRICE LISTS & SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FREE. All Goods Carriage Paid to any part of the United Kingdom. Sole Makers of the “ Imperial Driver ” & “ Improved Gradidge ” Lawn Tennis Racquets. Factory : Reblading Cricket Bats & Restringing Tennis Bats a Special Feature. Every other requisite for Cricket, including balls, leg guards, batting gloves, gauntlets, stumps, nets, &c. Patentees and Sole Makers of the “ IMPERIAL DRIVER” CRICKET BATS. Made in Men’s, Small Men's College, 6 , 5, 4, & 3 sizes.