James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Annual 1898

1 7 6 LILLYWHITE'S CRICKETERS' ANNUAL. UPPINGHAMELEVENIN 1897.-H. F. Terry (captain ) : A batsmanof great scoring power, hitting very hard on the off, cutting well and driving well . A t times is too apt to rund o w nthe pitch at wideballs. H a snotbowledm u c h, but generally gets a wicket whenhe goes on ; keeps a good length and breaks a gooddeal . Aclean vigorous field , and safe catch . *A. E. Hind: Themain- stay of the team with both bat and ball . Hasfully deserved his position at the top of the averages by steady and consistent scoring all through the season . N o t so successful with the ball as last year, but is nevertheless at the head of the bowling averages . Is a safe field , and altogether will be hard to replace . *C. E. Wilson : A brilliant bat all round the wicket . Has plenty of confidence andscores very fast ; especially brilliant in his cutting andoff -drives . Started exceedingly well,but wasunlucky later on. Hasbeen invaluable with his lobs . Slowin the field . *H. Alexander : A batsman who makes full use of his great hitting powers, and who always gives the bowlers some trouble whenset ; very reliable and consistent , and always encouraged his side by his vigorous and determined play. A good field at mid-off . *C. G. Bishop : A steady , pains- taking bat, but inclined to be too cautious . Plays back too much. Improved later on in the season and batted with more confidence . A good field . C. E. Winter: Awicket -keeper decidedly above the average . Hasfilled the post with the greatest success . As a batsmanwas unlucky at first , butsoon showedgreat improvement, developing some fine cuts . Will be valuable next year. G. H. S. Fowke: A n excellent change bowler of the greatest use to his side ; has batted consistently and well , as a glance at the averages will show. Treats leg balls with vigour and has a good off -drive . Rather slow in the field . G. Harris : Showed himself thoroughly worth his place in the team. Hits hard on both sides of the wicket and plays a fine innings . A good field in the country. Should be of great assistance next season . H. Willey : A useful memberof the team, who fully justified his rather late selection . Plays a free gameand has plenty of confidence , invariably making runs . A plucky field at point . *J. G. Brown: Did not have enough opportunities for displaying his capabilities , being not out so manytimes ,but hit freely whenhe hadthe chance. A useful left -handed bowler, mediumpace, and a smart field at extra -cover . *T. Castle : A fair bat, but did not fulfil expectations . Fielded well at cover- point , andcan also keep wicket . W E L L I N G T O N C O L L E G E . Captain for 1897.-W. M. Turner. R e s u l t so f M a t c h e s . Matchesplayed, 10; won, 1 ; drawn, 3 ; lost , 6. Club. Opnts. Whereplayed . Whenplayed . 1st 2nd 1st 2nd I n s. I n s. Ins. I n s.. W o nb y. Opponents. Matches W o n(1) . StaffM a s t e r s Wellington M a y15 1 7 5 7 9 9 6r u n s MatchesD r a w n(3) R e m a r k s. HAILEYBURYCOLLEGE.. StaffCollege Wellington J u n e4,5 206*146 142+157 *7 w d; +8 w d Wellington J u n e2 6 *1 7 9 + 2 5 1 M.C.C.andG r o u n d July1 7 *1 7 5 + 2 6 0 *3 w d; 17 w d MatchesLost (6) . *9 wkts.; +9 wd Lostb y. B e r k s h i r eC.C. Wellington M a y22 1 6 7 *283 Prince Christian's X I.... Wellington M a y25 1 5 4 2 6 1 1 1 6runs; *7w d 1 0 7r u n s O l dWykehamists Wellington M a y29 9 0 *2 4 4 154runs; *5w d C H A R T E R H O U S ECHOOL Charterhouse June10 1 6 2*7 7 1 6 7 5runs; *4w d F r e eForesters Wellington July12 1 0 1 2 2 0 1 1 9r u n s OldWellingtonians Wellington J u n e1 9 1 2 1 1 8 3 6 2runs