James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Annual 1896

l i l l y w t i i t b ’ k c r i c k e t e r s ’ a n n u a l . II alleybuuy E leven in 18 %.— E, F. Long: A capital bat, but somewhat uncertain. First rate field. Sometimes useful with a lob. A good and careful captain. * / ’. I\ (,< <r<s : lias proved himself a useful and painstaking bowler, unfrequeutly shows a stubborn defence with the bat, in a style all his own. / Fatter: Very much improved with the bat and still promises well. A ust inl, but rather plain bowler. Excellent field. A thoroughly hard-working cricketer. *N. L. liarhe: With pains may make a first-rate bat; plays stiaight and strong, and cuts well. A good point. Can bowl an ugly ball on occasions. *7.*. U. Lee : Slightly disappointing as a bowler, and, though pi rilous to the batsman, is expensive to Ins own side. A lively run-getter, and good mid-olf and thrower. 1L F. T. Phillips: Has played some pluckv innings and lidded well at short slip. Moderate bowler. IF. Bennett: Has a hesitating and unaifecting style with the bat, but occasionally scores. </. / / . B. h ast r : Still very uncertain in the field and at the wicket. Has huge gaps in his defence, but can hit lustily to the off. II. Jupp: An excellent and very steady bowler. Improving rapidly with the bat. hair field. N. IS. A . Harri­ son Cain make huge hits, but is innocent of all defence at present. A fair wicket keep. Without hard woik will prove a great disappointment. CiHitlington: Promises very well with tlie bat when he gets stronger, work at his fielding. H A R R O W S C H O O L . Captain for 1895.—J. H. Stogdon. R e s u l t s o f M a t c h e s . Matches played, 11; iron, 1; draicn , 3; lost , 4. 11. J. Must Opponents. ,1 i _________ _ i „ 1 Club. Opnts. Won by. > iiere pmycu. n neupiayea. 1st Ins. 2nd Ins. 1st 2nd Ins. Ins. Mntchrs J1 "on (4). j • C. E. Bowen's X I . Harrow May 18 154 •43 152 2 runs ; * 1 w d Household Ihigude Harrow ... May 25 202 120 •29 82 runs ; * 4 w d Town ......................... Haimw Jun e11 211 183 28 runs Lords and Commons ... 11arrow- June 15 251 126 125runs; *7 w d Mnt>h*s Jfntwn (3). Jiemnrks. Fret* Foresters ............. Harrow ... 1 June 15 202 •131 •7 wkts. d 1 Zingnn ... 11anow June 26 185 220 Eton .............. IxjrdV July 12, 13 32(3 •75 260 +283 *9 wd; +9 wd, i.c. AJrltr/t*ft f.ast (1). JjOift by. M.C/\ and Ground Harrow- ... 1 June 8 184 222 39 runs Harlequins ........... Harrow June 18 105 *224 119 runs Quidnunc* .............. Harrow June 27 164 221 67 runs Old liartovuin*.............. Harrow > July 1 l 192 •219 27 runs; *8 w d B<)W IJNCi AVERAGES Oven*. Maidens. Runs. Wickets. Average. J. 11. Mogdon . 4 0 « » « • • • » * ^ o 14 119 10 11*9 It. K. i 'rume • 9 • « « • 22 120 7 17*5 B. it. <E Cole • • » .«* « 1 ]H• 22 591 32 18*4 It. E. ViImi t vl 7 » » • • » 0 • ■ • 4 l 60 490 26 IS*8 E. M. lx»w><»n 4 *• i•• i,• 1H4 67 17 21 Tin- following ulsu bowled :—F. W A. Rattigan, 178-10—17*8; G. F. N. Arthur.