James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Annual 1878

1 3 L B ow l i n g A v e r a g e s . J. M. Moore . . . Bails. Maidens. Runs. Wickets. Wides. Avers . . . 1470 117 461 99 0 4-65 L . Fu ller............... . . 882 73 26c; 38 3 6-37 T. A. Mostyn . . . . . . 251 20 7 « 18 I 4.6 F . E. Mostyn. . . . . . 160 10 66 3 0 22 W . Udall............ . . . 30 3 7 3 4 2.1 G. D. Keogh . . . . . . IO 0 3 0 0 0 T he O scott E leven in 1877.— *J. M. Moore (captain), has this season made better use of his extraordinary hitting powers, which, backed up by a good eye, atone somewhat for defective style; as captain of the eleven has given general satisfaction; when well set hits brilliantly, very punishing on the off side, and can drive magnificently ; a§ a bowler was not so successful as last year ; a splendid field anywhere, a sure catch. *R. A . Gradwell, is a useful man in an eleven, being a tip top longstop against any bowling, very quick with good return; has improved in batting since last year, though unfortunate this season, at times however shows considerable freedom, and seldom fails to turn leg balls to account; would make a useful left round arm bowler if he gave proper attention to it. W . T J d a l l has improved greatly on last year's style of play; is a very good bat, with strong defence and good hitting powers; played several good and useful innings during the season;, generally scoring well, manages to field and catch well, although he occasion­ ally gives way to mental contemplations; has been known to bowl. A . y . B e e c h , the wicket-keeper of the eleven, and in this department generally gave satisfaction; is a very torpid bat, has a strong defence and moderate style, but never makes any use of his great height. F . E . , unfortunately failed to realise the high expectations formed of him, at the beginning of the season ; came out as a bowler at the end of the season, very straight, but requires pitch to be successful; and good field, and throws well, though at times a little t o o e r r a t i c . T . A . M o s t y n would be a great cricketer if he could,, played several very good innings during the season in house matches, but was unsuccessful abroad; a good change bowler on a hard wicket, but is apt to lose his head if he does not come off at first, must be careful not to overbowl himself in practice; should pay a little more attention to the game in the field. J . M a n n e r s has lost all that dash which characterised his play last year, and has no one to blame for it but himself; goes in for nothing but s l o g g i n g , in which he has succeeded but poorly; a useful field at point. J . C u l l i m a n , a tame bat with good defence, but makes little or no use of his height, and seems always afraid to touch balls off the wicket, principally those to the “ off” ; a very poor field and generally goes to sleep at short-leg. * j . F u l l e r is only a half fledged cricketer, owes his place in the eleven to his bowling, and in this department fulfilled the expectations formed of him; can­ not be relied on as a bat; has little style and less defence ; slow in the field. A . O ' B r i e n though the smallest yet the prettiest bat in the eleven, cuts neatly behind point, a smart runner between wickets ; a good field and catch. G. D . K eo g h , must put more elasticity in his wrists if he wishes to succeed as a bat; bowls slow round with a puzzling break from leg, and at times is rather difficult to play, but is otherwise expensive ; has kept wicket on several occasions with great success; an improving field. The following members of the above elevens are now, or will be before the commencement of the season of 1878, in residence at one or other of the Universities. A. H. Evans (Clifton). R. L. Knight (Clifton). H. F. Fox (Clifton). W. H. F. Adams (Shrewsbury). O xford . E. H. Hill (Malvern). L. W. Matthews (Eton). A . H. Rooper (Winchester). A. H. Trevor (Winchester).